• 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)
    • 51. Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

      24 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes director Spike Lee, Bravo's Andy Cohen, plus a musical performance by Carly Simon.
    • 52. Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

      25 Nov '15
      Stephen welcomes musician Gloria Estefan, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens with former Marine Sgt. Jake Wood, and chef Daniel Boulud.
    • 53. Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

      07 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, plus an interview with and performance by Jennifer Hudson from the Broadway production of “The Color Purple.”
    • 54. Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

      08 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Marion Cotillard, author George Saunders, plus a musical performance by Joanna Newsom.
    • 55. Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

      09 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes “Downton Abbey” cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Allen Leech, director Adam McKay, plus a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
    • 56. Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

      10 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Bruce Willis, author Michael Lewis, plus a musical performance by Lizzo.
    • 57. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

      11 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Ike Barinholtz, plus a musical performance by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
    • 58. Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

      14 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, plus a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
    • 59. Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

      15 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes director Quentin Tarantino, actor Jonathan Groff, plus a musical performance by Squeeze.
    • 60. Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

      16 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro, author Daniel Gilbert, plus an interview with and comical music performance by Henry Rollins.
    • 61. Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

      17 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes director Michael Moore, US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, actor Michael C. Hall, plus a musical performance from the cast of the musical “Lazarus.”
    • 62. Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

      18 Dec '15
      Stephen welcomes actor Mandy Patinkin, Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour, plus a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
    • 63. Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

      04 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.
    • 64. John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

      05 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.
    • 65. Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

      06 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.
    • 66. Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

      07 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.
    • 67. Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

      08 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
    • 68. Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

      11 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.
    • 69. Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

      12 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.
    • 70. Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

      13 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.
    • 71. Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

      14 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
    • 72. Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

      15 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.
    • 73. Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

      18 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.
    • 74. Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

      19 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.
    • 75. James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

      20 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.