The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of…
Season 11
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John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski
Stephen unveils his ‘Funko Pop!’ figure. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony
Shrimp-mergency. Jamie Lee Curtis takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 29, 2025 episode). Carmelo Anthony discusses ‘NBA 2K26’ and his induction to the Naismith…
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3
Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.
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4
Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell
It Was All a Dream: Ten Years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (special appearances by Julianne Moore and John Oliver). Stephen acknowledges Late Show…
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5
Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Just Shine!: How To Be A Better You’. Eugene Levy discusses ‘The Reluctant Traveler’.
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6
Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman
Stephen acknowledges the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Russian Drones Are on the March. Rescue Dog Rescue with Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston discusses ‘The Morning Show’. Cooper…
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7
Usher, Mac DeMarco
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Usher discusses his career as a singer and the Ralph’s Club New York fragrance. Jim Hoskinson discusses his career as a director…
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Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat
The Clown. Stephen acknowledges ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Brandi Carlile discusses…
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Ron Howard, Gary Oldman
Fast & Furious 11: London Drift… Off to Sleep. Mooooon Newwwws. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Presents: Under the Chimpfluence. Ron…
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10
Jake Tapper, St. Vincent
Stephen Colbert, former host of The Colbert Report, returns to television to do a special segment of "The Wørd" with "Shhhhhh!". Jake Tapper discusses recent politics…
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Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly
Trump Hospital. Scarlett Johansson discusses ‘Eleanor the Great’. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics.
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12
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley
Prescott Pharmaceuticals Bite Stick. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent politics. Priscilla Presley discusses her new book, ‘Softly, As I Leave You’.
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13
Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson
"Escalator Sabotage". Escalator Investigator. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics. Lainey Wilson discusses the deluxe edition of her album…
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14
Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston
Escalator Investigator. Escalator Investigator Presents: Triple Sabotage at the U.N. Escalator Investigator Presents: Teleprompter Investigompter. Escalator Investigator Presents: Ineffective Acoustics Detective Sleuth-Fix. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile.…
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15
Conan O’Brien
Senior Alert Warning System. Waregon. Conan O’Brien discusses his career, ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ and ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’. The cast of ‘Ragtime’…
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16
Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith
Jimmy Kimmel discusses his suspension and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, makes a special appearance. Sam Smith discusses their residency, "To Be Free: New…
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17
Julia Roberts, Sam Smith
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses ‘After the Hunt’. Sam Smith performs "To Be Free".
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18
Lady Gaga
Trump Rx. Lady Gaga discusses ‘Mayhem’ and her concert tour, "The Mayhem Ball" (interview pre-taped at The Bitter End in the Greenwich Village).
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19
Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D
Stephen acknowledges the death of Diane Keaton. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discuss ‘Waiting for Godot’, ‘Adulthood’ and ‘Good Fortune’. JID performs "Glory" from his new…
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20
Bette Midler, Tim Meadows
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bette Midler discusses the New York Restoration Project’s annual "Hulaween" charity event. Tim Meadows discusses ‘DMV’.
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21
Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames
Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and All There Is, Live’. Mason Thames discusses ‘Black Phone 2’.
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22
Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff
Nathaniel Rateliff sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. David Ellison Appreciation Cam. Community Calendar: Minooka, Illinois with Nick Offerman. Nick Offerman discusses his…
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23
Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti
The Santoshank Redemption. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Jeremy Renner discusses ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and his new book, ‘My Next Breath’. Karine…
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24
Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy
Michael J. Fox discusses the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future and his new book, ‘Future Boy (interview pre-taped without an audience). Jeff Tweedy discusses…
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25
Emma Stone, Alex Wagner
So You Think You American, with Late Show writer Felipe Torres Medina. Emma Stone discusses ‘Bugonia’. Alex Wagner discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Runaway…
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26
Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro
"Ballroom Grift". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’. Tig Notaro discusses ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’.
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27
Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf
Emma Thompson discusses ‘Down Cemetery Road’. Judd Apatow discusses his new book, ‘Comedy Nerd’. Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf performs "Children of the Baked Potato".
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28
Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe
Squirlert! Stephen Colbert’s Chubby Rodent Chonk-stery. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Colin Farrell discusses ‘Ballad of a Small Player’. Cameron Crowe discusses ‘The Uncool’.
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29
Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego
Halloween 14: Ice Scream. Squirlert: Monkey ’Mergency. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘All’s Fair’. Senator Ruben Gallego discusses recent…
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30
Anthony Hopkins
Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses his new book, ‘We Did OK, Kid’ (interview pre-taped at a house in Los Angeles).
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31
Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples
Tom Hanks discusses ‘This World of Tomorrow’. Mavis Staples performs "Human Mind" from her new album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’.
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32
Michelle Obama, Robert Plant
First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book, ‘The Look’. Robert Plant discusses his new album, ‘Saving Grace’.
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33
Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’. Gary Cole discusses the ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Origins’ crossover event.
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34
Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein’s Monster Energy Drink (special appearance by Guillermo del Toro). CSI: Criminal Sandwich Investigation. Sydney Sweeney discusses ‘Christy’. Patti Smith discusses her new…
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35
Demi Moore, Ken Burns
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Demi Moore discusses ‘Landman’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The American Revolution’.
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36
Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses ‘The Beast in Me’. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, ‘The First Eight’.
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37
Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A.I. Love Country. Cyborgasm. Jonathan Karl discusses his new book, ‘Retribution’. Pete Townshend discusses ‘Quadrophenia,…
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38
Julia Roberts, John Fogerty
Now That’s What I Declare Is Music. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Guess Which State This Happened In? Never Mind It’s Florida. Julia Roberts takes…
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39
Ted Danson, Alison Roman
Stephen Colbert Sits on Your Babies (special appearance by Charli XCX and Anderson Cooper)! Ted Danson discusses ‘A Man on the Inside’. Alison Roman steps into…
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Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles
The Late Show’s Refreshing Change of Subject. Benedict Cumberbatch discusses ‘The Thing with Feathers’. Patton Oswalt discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Black Coffee and Ice Water’.…
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings
TURKzempic. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Billy Strings performs "Leaning on a Travelin’ Song" from his new album, ‘Highway Prayers’.
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42
Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig
RFK Jr.'s Magnetic Poetry. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Daniel Craig). Lady Gaga takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 2, 2025 episode).…
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Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell
Election Night in America! Inside Entertainwood: Access Denied (special appearance by Robert De Niro). Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Rachel Maddow Presents:…
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44
Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Scarface 2: The Pardoning. Raccoon Noos. A special appearance by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Michael Shannon discusses ‘Nuremberg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’. Jessie Buckley discusses…
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Jen Psaki, “Weird Al” Yankovic
The Late Show Presents: A Holiday Message from "Weird Al". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile (special appearance by Tenafly High School students). Jen Psaki discusses recent politics…
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46
Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sigourney Weaver discusses ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘The Artist’. Tiler Peck performs "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from…
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47
Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert
The John Deere Donald Trump Model Lawn Mower. First Drafts: Holiday Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Laura Dern discusses ‘Palm Royale’ and ‘Is This Thing On?’.…
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift discusses ‘The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The End of an Era’, and ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final…
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49
Kate Winslet; Ben Cohen; Jerry Greenfield
The Trump Platinum Card. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet discusses ‘Goodbye June’. Ben & Jerry discuss Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream.
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50
Paul Rudd, Lesley Manville
Stephen acknowledges the 2025 Bondi Beach and Brown University shootings and the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. Noo Raccoon Noos. Late Show Home Shopping:…
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51
Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, the Mountain Goats, Laura Benanti
The Hand Bag. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discuss their upcoming coverage of CNN's ‘New Year's Eve…
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52
Kumail Nanjiani, St. Vincent
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Night Thoughts’. Late Show Under the Covers (St. Vincent performs “Young Americans”).
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53
Hugh Jackman, Nick Offerman
Stephen acknowledges the final broadcast of John Dickerson as co-anchor of the CBS Evening News. The Late Show Presents: ‘Colbert’s Cancelled Christmas: The Last Noel’ (narrated…
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54
Ethan Hawke, Julia Ioffe
Grandparent Nickname Database. Endea Owens’ Flushable Towels. Louis Cato's ‘Speed’ Taco Truck. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘Blue Moon’. Julia Ioffe discusses recent politics and her new book,…
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55
Jodie Foster, Tracy Letts
Pardon City. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Jodie Foster discusses ‘A Private Life’. Tracy Letts discusses ‘Bug’.
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56
Chris Hayes, Natalie Portman, Robyn
Stephen acknowledges the killing of Renee Good. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Sirens’ Call’. Natalie Portman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new…
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57
Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gross
Gros. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tom Hiddleston discusses ‘The Night Manager’. Terry Gross discusses ‘Fresh Air’.
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58
Jimmy Kimmel, Abigail Spanberger
Lego Trophy Set. Monkey 'Mergency. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jimmy Kimmel takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 30, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger discusses…
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59
Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo Ma
Community Calendar: Allentown, Pennsylvania with Amanda Seyfried. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’. Yo-Yo Ma discusses his new podcast, Our Common Nature. Yo-Yo Ma…
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60
Paul Giamatti, Ryan Coogler
Trump-Tosterone. Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’. Ryan Coogler discusses ‘Sinners’.
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61
Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren Haynes
Warren Haynes sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Sentimental Value’. Jon Meacham discusses his new book,…
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62
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda Williams
CSI: Ooh La La. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Lucinda Williams performs "The World's Gone Wrong" from her new album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong’, featuring Brittney…
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63
Jane Fonda, Jessica Williams
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jane Fonda discusses the Committee for the First Amendment. Jessica Williams discusses ‘Shrinking’.
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64
Chance the Rapper, Maria Stephan
Chance the Rapper discusses the 10th anniversary of ‘Coloring Book’ and his new album, ‘Star Line’. Maria J. Stephan discusses recent politics. Chance the Rapper performs…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and Treaty
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Governor Josh Shapiro discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Where We Keep the Light’. The War and Treaty performs "I'm Still…
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Sam Rockwell, George Saunders
Sam Rockwell discusses his career and ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’. George Saunders discusses ‘Vigil’.
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Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasa
Claus & Order: Santa Victims Unit. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 22, 2025 episode). Katherine LaNasa discusses…
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Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob Soboroff
A musical tribute to the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lord of the Rings’: "#1 Trilly" (special appearances by Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood,…
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69
John Oliver
The Trump Epstein Files. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with John Oliver)! John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’.
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70
Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin
Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Crime 101’. Father James Martin discusses his new book, ‘Work in Progress’.
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71
Ian McKellen, I’m With Her, Laura Benanti
A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Ian McKellen discusses his career and ‘An Ark’. I'm with Her performs "The Obvious Child" from their…
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James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert
First Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. James Taylor discusses his career as a singer-songwriter and performs "You Can Close Your Eyes", with his…
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73
Jennifer Garner
Stephen explains why you can only see his interview with Rep. James Talarico on the show's Youtube channel, interviews Jennifer Garner and replays a 2021 interview…
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74
Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson
Kaitlan Collins discusses ‘The Source’. Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written’.
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75
Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat
Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Basilica Snack Bar. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Awww. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator…
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Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan
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Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong
- 78 John Dickerson, Mitski
- 79 Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford
- 80 Kurt & Wyatt Russell, CMAT
- 81 Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee Younger
- 82 Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford
- 83 Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive
- 84 Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Guillén
- 85 John Lithgow, Paul Rieckhoff
- 86 Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave Matthews
- 87 Clarissa Ward, Pete Holmes
- 88 Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder
- 89 Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, the Broadway cast of “The Book Of Mormon”
- 90 Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea Michele, the Broadway cast and orchestra of “Chess”
- 91 Edward Norton, José Andrés
- 92 John Mulaney, David Byrne
- 93 Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall
- 94 Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers
- 95 Paul Simon, Ramy Youssef
- 96 Keanu Reeves, Jack White
- 97 Oprah Winfrey, Brandi Carlile
- 98 Bryan Cranston, Robert Plant
- 99 Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams
- 100 Billy Crystal, Ina Garten
- 101 Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson
- 102 Anderson Cooper, Patton Oswalt
- 103 Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper
- 104 Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYE, John Kerry
- 105 Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis
- 106 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe
- 107 Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
- 108 Barack Obama
- 109 Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert
- 110 John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, the Avett Brothers
- 111 Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson
- 112 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal
- 113 Barack Obama, Tom Hanks
- 114 David Letterman, the Strokes
- 115 The Worst of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (Not A Clip Show!)
- 116 Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne
- 117 Bruce Springsteen
- 118 Hello Goodbye
Cast
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Stephen Colbert
Self - Host
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Evelyn McGee-Colbert
Self - Guest
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John Oliver
Paul McCartney
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Anderson Cooper
Self
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Laura Benanti
Juror 11
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Bernie Sanders
Self - United States Senator
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John Dickerson
Self
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Elizabeth Warren
Self - United States Senator
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
Self
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Jon Stewart
Self
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Kamala Harris
Self - Guest
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Pete Buttigieg
Self - Guest
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Robert De Niro
Self - Guest
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Jon Batiste
Self - Musical Guest
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Hillary Clinton
Self - Guest
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James Taylor
Self - Guest
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Andy Cohen
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Aubrey Plaza
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Eliana Kwartler Self -
John Krasinski
Self - Guest