• Air date: 06 Sep '16 206 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 (206)
    • 1. Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove

      06 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, and a musical performance by Grouplove.
    • 2. Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

      07 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, and Captain Sully Sullenberger.
    • 3. Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

      08 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, and George Takei.
    • 4. Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

      09 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, and Adam Richman.
    • 5. Dr. Phil McGraw, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

      12 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, Executive Producer of the CBS drama series "Bull", Alan Cumming, and a musical performance by Leithauser + Rostam.
    • 6. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

      13 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actress Millie Bobby Brown, and a musical performance by The Head and The Heart.
    • 7. Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

      14 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, and Chris Gethard.
    • 8. Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

      15 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, and a musical performance by Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak.
    • 9. John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

      16 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes John Slattery, Oliver Stone, and a stand-up comedy performance by Jon Fisch.
    • 10. Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

      19 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, from the CBS drama series "NCIS: New Orleans", and Frederik the Great, the World's Most Handsome Horse.
    • 11. First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

      20 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama, and America Ferrera.
    • 12. Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

      21 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, a musical performance by Wilco, and Nile Rodgers sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
    • 13. Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

      22 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, and a musical performance by The Kills.
    • 14. Bruce Springsteen; Emma Willmann

      23 Sep '16
      Musician Bruce Springsteen; comic Emma Willmann.
    • 15. Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

      26 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Rob Lowe from the CBS drama series "Code Black", actor Kal Penn, and comedian Emma Willmann.
    • 16. Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

      27 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
    • 17. Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

      28 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, from the CBS drama series, "Blue Bloods," and a musical performance by John Prine.
    • 18. Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World

      29 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Morgan Freeman, Executive Producer of the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary," Judith Light, and a musical performance by Jimmy Eat World.
    • 19. Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

      30 Sep '16
      Stephen welcomes Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, and actor Asa Butterfield.
    • 20. Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

      03 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, comedian Gary Owen, and a musical performance by Sum 41.
    • 21. John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

      04 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, and Melissa Etheridge sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
    • 22. Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

      05 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Armie Hammer, Lindsey Vonn, and a musical performance by Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra.
    • 23. Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

      06 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, and a musical performance by Phantogram.
    • 24. Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

      07 Oct '16
      Stephen Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, and a stand-up comedy performance by Alingon Mitra.
    • 25. President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

      17 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, and a musical performance by Bob Weir.