• Air date: 07 Sep '21 170 episodes
      Improv actor and comic Stephen Colbert leaves his "The Colbert Report" character behind as he makes his long-awaited return to television. As the host of The Late Show franchise redux -- taped at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre at New York -- Colbert talks to actors, athletes, politicians, comics, artists and musicians as himself for the first time. Loyal fans, however, will also be treated to consistency as Colbert remains backed by many members of his writing and digital team from his former venture. Julliard-trained Jon Batiste serves as the bandleader.
  • List of Episodes (170)
    • 126. Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

      03 May '22
      Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
    • 127. Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

      04 May '22
      Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
    • 128. Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

      05 May '22
      Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
    • 129. Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

      06 May '22
      Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
    • 130. Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

      16 May '22
      Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
    • 131. Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

      17 May '22
      Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
    • 132. Antony Blinken, TWICE

      18 May '22
      Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
    • 133. Mike Myers, Minha Kim

      19 May '22
      Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
    • 134. Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

      20 May '22
      Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
    • 135. Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

      23 May '22
      Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
    • 136. Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

      24 May '22
      Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
    • 137. Michael Che, James Stavridis

      25 May '22
      Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
    • 138. Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

      26 May '22
      Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
    • 139. Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

      06 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, and comedian Joel Kim Booster.
    • 140. Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

      07 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.
    • 141. Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

      08 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
    • 142. Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

      09 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.
    • 143. Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

      13 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.
    • 144. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

      14 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.
    • 145. Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

      15 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.
    • 146. Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

      16 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
    • 147. Cory Booker, The Lumineers

      20 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
    • 148. Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

      21 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.
    • 149. Taika Waititi , David Sedaris

      22 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.
    • 150. Beto O’Rourke , Matilda Lawler

      23 Jun '22
      Stephen welcomes former Rep. Beto O’Rourke and actress Matilda Lawler.