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3 September 2024 · 153 episodes
1. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, KAYTRANADA, Rayvn Lenae, Channel Tres
3 September 2024
Stephen welcomes Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and a musical performance by KAYTRANADA featuring Rayvn Lenae & Channel Tres.
2. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jack Lowden
4 September 2024
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and actor Jack Lowden.
3. Stephen Curry, Senator Mark Kelly
5 September 2024
Stephen welcomes basketball player Stephen Curry and Senator Mark Kelly.
4. Jim Parsons, Natasha Rothwell
9 September 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Parsons and writer Natasha Rothwell.
10 September 2024
Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by Tems.
6. Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Ryan
11 September 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and actress Amy Ryan.
7. Jeff Bridges, Evie McGee Colbert
12 September 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges and a cooking demo by Stephen Colbert & Evie McGee Colbert.
8. Jeremy Strong, Dr. Francis Collins
17 September 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Strong and Dr. Francis Collins.
18 September 2024
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Shaboozey.
19 September 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sting.
11. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, RuPaul Charles
23 September 2024
Stephen welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and RuPaul Charles takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
24 September 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Kate Winslet and Jude Law takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
25 September 2024
Stephen welcomes former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates and primatologist Jane Goodall.
14. Sarah Silverman, Chris Stapleton
26 September 2024
Stephen welcomes comic Sarah Silverman plus an interview with and musical performance by Chris Stapleton.
15. Don Cheadle, Malcolm Gladwell
30 September 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and author Malcolm Gladwell.
16. Chris Hayes, Brittany Howard
1 October 2024
Stephen welcomes political commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
17. Andrew Garfield, Ina Garten
2 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef Ina Garten.
18. Chris Wallace, Yotam Ottolenghi, Justin Hartley
3 October 2024
Stephen welcomes broadcast journalist Chris Wallace, chef Yotam Ottolenghi, and actor Justin Hartley.
20. Kathy Bates, Pamela Anderson, Grace Bowers
14 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Kathy Bates and actress Pamela Anderson, and Grace Bowers sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
21. Jason Segel, Rep. Jasmine Crockett
15 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel and Representative Jasmine Crockett.
22. Stanley Tucci, Harvey Guillén
16 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Stanley Tucci and actor Harvey Guillén.
23. Bob Woodward, Wyatt Flores
17 October 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Wyatt Flores.
24. Brian Cox, Yulia Navalnaya
21 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and Russian political leader Yulia Navalnaya.
25. Sen. John Fetterman, Alfonso Cuarón
22 October 2024
Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón.
26. Anna Kendrick, Matty Matheson
23 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick and chef Matty Matheson.
27. Jonathan Alter, JHAYCO, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
24 October 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Alter and a musical performance by JHAYCO. Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes “The Colbert Questionert”.
28. Robin Wright, Nicole Scherzinger
28 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Robin Wright and singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger.
29. Tom Hanks, Rachel Zegler, Jack Antonoff, featuring the Cast of Romeo and Juliet
29 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks, Rachel Zegler and Jack Antonoff perform with the cast of Romeo and Juliet.
30. Kieran Culkin, Ta-Nehisi Coates
30 October 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates.
31. Seth Meyers, Mohanad Elshieky
31 October 2024
Stephen welcomes talk show host Seth Meyers and a stand up performance by Mohanad Elshieky.
32. Gov. Tim Walz, John Oliver
4 November 2024
Stephen welcomes Governor Tim Walz and TV host John Oliver.
33. John Dickerson, Lenny Kravitz
6 November 2024
Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by Lenny Kravitz.
34. Paul Bettany, Mike Birbiglia, Robert Zemeckis
7 November 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany, actor Mike Birbiglia, and a special appearance by filmmaker Robert Zemeckis and actor Tom Hanks.
35. Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
11 November 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a special appearance by Chris Evans, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson takes “The Colbert Questionert”.
36. PEOPLE's “Sexiest Man Alive”, Francis Ford Coppola
12 November 2024
Stephen welcomes PEOPLE’s “Sexiest Man Alive” and film director Francis Ford Coppola.
13 November 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Zoe Saldaña and filmmaker Ken Burns.
38. Billy Bob Thornton, Sharon Horgan
14 November 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Bob Thornton and actress Sharon Horgan.
39. Josh Brolin, Kacey Musgraves
18 November 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves.
40. Bill Clinton, Kacey Musgraves
19 November 2024
Stephen welcomes former President Bill Clinton and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
41. Paul Mescal, Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett, The Coward Brothers
20 November 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Mescal, singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, guitarist T Bone Burnett, and a musical performance by The Coward Brothers.
42. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Jeffrey Wright
21 November 2024
Stephen welcomes House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, actor Jeffrey Wright and Tarriona Tank Ball sits in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.
43. Daniel Craig, Auli'i Cravalho
2 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Auli’i Cravalho.
3 December 2024
Stephen welcomes singer & actress Selena Gomez and Seth Meyers takes “The Colbert Questionert”.
45. Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen, Doechii
4 December 2024
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen with a musical performance by Doechii.
46. Kate McKinnon, Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Folds
5 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actress/comedian Kate McKinnon, actor Peter Sarsgaard, and Ben Folds sitting in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.
47. Billy Crystal, Arooj Aftab
9 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Arooj Aftab.
48. Mindy Kaling, Saul Trujillo
10 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling with stand-up comedy from Saul Trujillo.
11 December 2024
Stephen welcomes singer songwriter Dua Lipa and singer songwriter Jon Batiste.
50. Timothée Chalamet, Sabrina Carpenter
12 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter.
51. Nicole Kidman, Bill Skarsgård
16 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Nicole Kidman and actor Bill Skarsgård.
52. Elton John & Brandi Carlile
17 December 2024
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriters Elton John & Brandi Carlile.
53. Adrien Brody, Ben Schwartz
18 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and actor Ben Schwartz.
54. Edward Norton
19 December 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Edward Norton, a special holiday performance by Louis Cato & the Late Show Band, and “It’s A Worm-derful Life.”
55. Adam Kinzinger, Jon Batiste
6 January 2025
Stephen welcomes former Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
56. Tilda Swinton, Isabella Rossellini
7 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Tilda Swinton and actress Isabella Rossellini.
57. Alan Cumming, Diane Morgan
8 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Alan Cumming and actress Diane Morgan.
9 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller and actress June Squibb.
59. David Schwimmer, Kwame Alexander
13 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actor David Schwimmer and author Kwame Alexander.
15 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Scott and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen.
62. Kate Winslet, Jharrel Jerome
16 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Jharrel Jerome and Kate Winslet takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
63. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jalen Ngonda
20 January 2025
Stephen welcomes the hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor. Plus, a musical performance by Jalen Ngonda.
64. Michelle Yeoh, Britt Lower
21 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Yeoh and actress Britt Lower.
65. John Dickerson, Willow Avalon
22 January 2025
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Willow Avalon.
66. Drew Brees, Morris Chestnut
23 January 2025
Stephen welcomes football quarterback Drew Brees and actor Morris Chestnut.
26 January 2025
Stephen welcomes football coach Deion Sanders and a musical performance by Kane Brown.
68. Chris Hayes, Nicole Scherzinger
27 January 2025
Stephen welcomes commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Nicole Scherzinger from “Sunset Blvd.”
69. Drew Barrymore, Brandon Scott Jones
28 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and actor Brandon Scott Jones.
29 January 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell and a musical performance by FLO.
71. Nicole Kidman, Jacob Soboroff
30 January 2025
Stephen welcomes journalist Jacob Soboroff and Nicole Kidman takes The Colbert Questionert.
72. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald
3 February 2025
Stephen welcomes composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and actress Audra McDonald.
73. Miles Teller, W. Kamau Bell, Samantha Power
4 February 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Miles Teller, comic W. Kamau Bell, and a special appearance by former USAID Administrator Samantha Power.
74. Damon Wayans Jr., Daniel Boulud, Evie McGee Colbert
5 February 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Damon Wayans Jr., a cooking demo with chef Daniel Boulud, and Valentine’s Day “First Drafts” with Evie McGee Colbert.
75. Elton John, Melanie Lynskey, Leon Thomas
6 February 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Melanie Lynskey, a musical performance by Leon Thomas, and Elton John takes The Colbert Questionert.
76. John Oliver, The War and Treaty
17 February 2025
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with a performance by The War and Treaty.
77. George Clooney, Alan Ritchson
18 February 2025
Stephen welcomes actor George Clooney and actor Alan Ritchson.
78. Robert De Niro, Tamara Tunie
19 February 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Tamara Tunie.
20 February 2025
Stephen welcomes TV personality Al Roker and activist Monica Lewinsky.
80. Woody Harrelson, Wendell Pierce, Sam Waterston
24 February 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Woody Harrelson, actor Wendell Pierce, and a special appearance by actor Sam Waterston.
81. Drew Barrymore, Bong Joon Ho
25 February 2025
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Bong Joon Ho and Drew Barrymore takes “The Colbert Questionert”.
26 February 2025
Stephen welcomes restaurateur/author Guy Fieri and reporter Pamela Brown.
83. RZA, Paul Mecurio, Father John Misty
27 February 2025
Stephen welcomes rapper RZA, comedian Paul Mecurio, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
84. Brian Tyree Henry, Tony Hawk, Laura Benanti
3 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Tyree Henry, skateboarder Tony Hawk, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
5 March 2025
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Paris Paloma.
87. Sterling K. Brown, Reid Hoffman
6 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Sterling K. Brown and entrepreneur Reid Hoffman.
88. Cate Blanchett, Tramell Tillman
10 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, actor Tramell Tillman and Peter Frampton sits in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.
11 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and journalist Ezra Klein.
90. Michael Fassbender, Uzo Aduba, The Voidz
12 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Fassbender, actress Uzo Aduba, and a musical performance by The Voidz.
92. Jake Gyllenhaal, Roxane Gay
24 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and writer Roxane Gay.
93. Jenna Ortega, Erin Maguire, Megan Moroney
25 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Jenna Ortega, stand-up comedy from Erin Maguire, and a musical performance by Megan Moroney.
94. Seth Rogen, Chris Hemsworth
26 March 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and Chris Hemsworth takes The Colbert Questionert.
95. Chuck Schumer, Michelle Buteau
27 March 2025
Stephen welcomes Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and comedian Michelle Buteau.
96. Maurice DuBois, Jonathan Groff
31 March 2025
Stephen welcomes CBS Evening News anchorman Maurice DuBois and actor Jonathan Groff.
97. Michelle Williams, Max Thieriot
1 April 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams and actor Max Thieriot.
98. Pierce Brosnan, Hannah Einbinder
2 April 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Pierce Brosnan and actress Hannah Einbinder.
100. Senator Cory Booker, Jalen Brunson
7 April 2025
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and basketball player Jalen Brunson.
101. Woody Harrelson, Michael Lewis
8 April 2025
Stephen welcomes author Michael Lewis, and Woody Harrelson takes The Colbert Questionert.
102. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paul W. Downs, Scowl
9 April 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, actor Paul W. Downs, and a musical performance by Scowl.
103. Sarah Snook, Melinda French Gates
14 April 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Snook and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
104. David Oyelowo, Finn Wolfhard, OK Go
15 April 2025
Stephen welcomes actor David Oyelowo, actor Finn Wolfhard, and a musical performance by OK Go.
105. Senator Elizabeth Warren, St. Vincent, Evie McGee Colbert
16 April 2025
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by St. Vincent.
106. Senator Raphael Warnock, Joe Manganiello
17 April 2025
Stephen welcomes Senator Raphael Warnock and actor Joe Manganiello.
28 April 2025
Stephen welcomes comedian Wanda Sykes and comedian Cole Escola.
108. Will Ferrell, Amber Ruffin, Jonathan Groff & the company from “Just in Time”
29 April 2025
Stephen welcomes writer Amber Ruffin, Will Ferrell takes The Colbert Questionert, and Jonathan Groff & the company from “Just in Time” perform.
109. Jen Psaki, d4vd
30 April 2025
Stephen welcomes TV political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by d4vd.
110. Walton Goggins, John McWhorter
1 May 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Walton Goggins and linguist John McWhorter.
111. Jim Gaffigan, Suleika Jaouad
5 May 2025
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and writer Suleika Jaouad.
112. Rachel Maddow, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings
6 May 2025
Stephen welcomes television host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings.
113. Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård
7 May 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actor Stellan Skarsgård.
114. Bill Gates, Paula Poundstone, Evie McGee Colbert
8 May 2025
Stephen welcomes businessman Bill Gates, stand-up comedy from Paula Poundstone, and First Drafts with Evie McGee Colbert.
115. Ryan Reynolds, Representative Jasmine Crockett
12 May 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds and Representative Jasmine Crockett.
116. Alexander Skarsgård, Professor Brian Cox, Father James Martin
13 May 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, Professor Brian Cox and a special appearance by Father James Martin.
118. Senator Bernie Sanders, Pavement
15 May 2025
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Pavement.
119. Angela Bassett, Bradley Whitford
19 May 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Angela Bassett and actor Bradley Whitford.
120. James Comey, Meghann Fahy
20 May 2025
Stephen welcomes lawyer James Comey and actress Meghann Fahy.
121. Natalie Portman, Dawn Staley, Wednesday
21 May 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Natalie Portman, basketball coach Dawn Staley, and a musical performance by Wednesday.
122. Paul Giamatti, Audra McDonald & the Broadway company of “Gypsy”
22 May 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and a musical performance by Audra McDonald & the Broadway company of “Gypsy”.
123. Jean Smart, Governor Josh Stein
2 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and Governor Josh Stein.
124. Jacinda Ardern, King Princess
3 June 2025
Stephen welcomes Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with a musical performance by King Princess.
125. Mark Hamill, Cristin Milioti
4 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Hamill and actress Cristin Milioti.
126. Cynthia Erivo, Tony Gilroy
5 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actress/singer Cynthia Erivo, screenwriter Tony Gilroy, and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.
127. Neil deGrasse Tyson & William Shatner, The Doobie Brothers, Evie McGee Colbert
9 June 2025
Stephen welcomes Neil deGrasse Tyson & William Shatner, with a musical performance by The Doobie Brothers, and First Drafts with Evie McGee Colbert.
128. Nicolle Wallace, Cyndi Lauper
10 June 2025
Stephen welcomes political analyst Nicolle Wallace and singer Cyndi Lauper.
129. Colman Domingo, Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce
11 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Colman Domingo, actor Gary Oldman, actor Jack Lowden, actress Kristin Scott Thomas, and actor Jonathan Pryce.
130. John C. Reilly, Eva Victor
12 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Eva Victor.
131. Mariska Hargitay, Tammy Duckworth
16 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Mariska Hargitay and Senator Tammy Duckworth.
132. Nate Bargatze, Kerry Condon
17 June 2025
Stephen welcomes comic Nate Bargatze and actress Kerry Condon.
133. Allison Williams, Damson Idris, Model/Actriz
18 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Allison Williams, actor Damson Idris, and a musical performance by Model/Actriz.
134. Paul Simon, Representative Maxwell Frost
19 June 2025
Stephen welcomes Paul Simon and Representative Maxwell Frost.
135. Idris Elba, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani
23 June 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, New York City comptroller Brad Lander, and assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
137. Clarissa Ward, Michael C. Hall, Sienna Spiro
25 June 2025
Stephen welcomes journalist Clarissa Ward, actor Michael C. Hall, and a musical performance by Sienna Spiro.
138. Stephen A. Smith, Liza Colón-Zayas
14 July 2025
Stephen welcomes TV personality Stephen A. Smith and actress Liza Colón-Zayas.
139. Joaquin Phoenix, Megan Stalter
15 July 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Joaquin Phoenix and actress Megan Stalter.
140. Owen Wilson, Dr. Francis Collins
16 July 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Owen Wilson with “The Colbert Questionert” and Dr. Francis Collins.
141. Senator Adam Schiff, Anthony Carrigan, Noah Cyrus
17 July 2025
Stephen welcomes Senator Adam Schiff, actor Anthony Carrigan, and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus.
22 July 2025
Stephen welcomes rapper Bad Bunny and actress Leanne Morgan.
144. Steve Buscemi, Molly Gordon
23 July 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and actress Molly Gordon.
145. Governor Josh Shapiro, Alex G
24 July 2025
Stephen welcomes Governor Josh Shapiro and a musical performance by Alex G.
146. Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang, Ocean Vuong
28 July 2025
Stephen welcomes podcasters Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang and author Ocean Vuong.
147. Jamie Lee Curtis, Rachael & Vilray
29 July 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Jamie Lee Curtis and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
148. Liam Neeson, Senator Elissa Slotkin
30 July 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and Senator Elissa Slotkin.
149. Vice President Kamala Harris, Renée Rapp
31 July 2025
Stephen welcomes former Vice President Kamala Harris with a musical performance by Renée Rapp.
150. Julia Garner, Robert Reich
4 August 2025
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Garner and former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
151. Fred Armisen, J.B. Pritzker
5 August 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Fred Armisen and Governor J.B. Pritzker.
152. Josh Brolin, The Black Keys
6 August 2025
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Black Keys.
153. Senator Alex Padilla, John Scofield & Marcus Miller
7 August 2025
Stephen welcomes Kids Pitch, with appearances by John Oliver, Amanda Seyfried, Judy Greer, Lizzy Caplan, Matthew Rhys, Steve Buscemi, Tituss Burgess, Tramell Tillman, and Walton Goggins. The guests are Senator Alex Padilla with a musical performance by Louis Cato, John Scofield & Marcus Miller.