• 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)
    • 76. Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

      21 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.
    • 77. Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

      22 Jan '16
    • 78. Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

      25 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.
    • 79. Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

      26 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
    • 80. Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer

      27 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.
    • 81. Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers

      28 Jan '16
      Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.
    • 82. John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland

      01 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.
    • 83. David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

      02 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
    • 84. Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

      03 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.
    • 85. Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

      04 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.
    • 86. Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

      05 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.
    • 87. Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele

      07 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.
    • 88. Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

      08 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
    • 89. Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

      09 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
    • 90. Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

      10 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.
    • 91. Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers

      11 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.
    • 92. Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

      15 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.
    • 93. Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

      16 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
    • 94. Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

      17 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
    • 95. Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

      18 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
    • 96. Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

      19 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
    • 97. Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

      22 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.
    • 98. Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

      23 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.
    • 99. Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

      24 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.
    • 100. Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell

      25 Feb '16
      Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .