• Air date: 08 Sep '15 202 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 (202)
    • 26. Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

      13 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Silverman, actor Elijah Wood, plus a musical performance by Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.
    • 27. Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

      14 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Jack Black, CEO of GoPro Nick Woodman, plus a dance performance by Michelle Dorrance.
    • 28. Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

      15 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes media proprietor Oprah Winfrey, podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, plus a musical performance by Judith Hill.
    • 29. Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach House

      16 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Kimmel, “Crimson Peak” cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Mia Wasikowska, with director Guillermo Del Toro, a performance by Beach House, plus Vance Joy performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
    • 30. Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

      26 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Sienna Miller, “Supergirl” Melissa Benoist, plus a performance by Chance the Rapper.
    • 31. Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La Havas

      27 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, chef Anthony Bourdain, author Carrie Brownstein, plus Lianne La Havas performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
    • 32. Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

      28 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, author Jonathan Franzen, plus a musical performance by Alabama Shakes.
    • 33. Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

      29 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes musical guest Seth MacFarlane and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
    • 34. Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

      30 Oct '15
      Stephen welcomes “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, author Stacy Schiff, a musical performance by Ghost, plus the Zombies sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
    • 35. Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

      02 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Allison Janney from the CBS comedy “Mom,” comedian Colin Quinn, plus an interview with and performance by comic Margaret Cho.
    • 36. Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

      03 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, and author John Irving.
    • 37. Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

      04 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig, author Elizabeth Gilbert, plus an interview with and demonstration by Dr. Eugenia Cheng.
    • 38. Bryan Cranston, Shamir

      05 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, plus a musical performance by Shamir.
    • 39. Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

      06 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, GOP candidate John Kasich, plus a musical performance by Glen Hansard.
    • 40. Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

      09 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, Senator Claire McCaskill & Senator Amy Klobuchar, plus a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
    • 41. Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

      10 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes comic Aziz Ansari, TV producer Shonda Rhimes, and actors Bruce Campbell & Lucy Lawless.
    • 42. Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

      11 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Viola Davis, physicist Brian Greene, plus a musical performance by George Ezra.
    • 43. Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

      12 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Connelly, director Judd Apatow, plus a musical performance by The Internet.
    • 44. Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

      13 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, actor John Cleese, plus an interview with and performance by Michael Flatley.
    • 45. Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

      16 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes Bill Maher, Medal of Honor Recipient Army Captain Florent Groberg, author Shepard Fairey, plus a special performance by The Acro-Cats.
    • 46. Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

      17 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Burt Reynolds, a musical performance by Public Image Ltd, plus CeeLo Green sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
    • 47. Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

      18 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone, actor Justin Theroux, plus a musical performance by James Taylor.
    • 48. Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

      19 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, an interview with and performance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, plus young guitarist Brandon Niederauer sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
    • 49. Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

      20 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Michael Caine, comic Larry Wilmore, a musical performance by Boots, plus Vulfpeck sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
    • 50. Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

      23 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Sylvester Stallone, author Ted Koppel, plus a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.