• 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)
    • 26. Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph

      18 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, and Morgan Spurlock.
    • 27. Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver

      19 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, and Nate Silver.
    • 28. Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos

      20 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, and Jorge Ramos.
    • 29. Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean

      21 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Matt LeBlanc, from the CBS comedy series "Man With a Plan," Joy Bryant and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and a musical performance by Wyclef Jean.
    • 30. Tom Hanks, Adam Conover

      24 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks and TV host Adam Conover.
    • 31. Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski

      25 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, from the CBS drama series "Pure Genius," Comedian Wyatt Cenac, and Mitski sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
    • 32. Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser

      26 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Joel McHale, from the CBS comedy series "The Great Indoors," Abbi Jacobson, and Comedian Jon Glaser.
    • 33. Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company

      27 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, and a musical performance by The Record Company.
    • 34. Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco

      28 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Drew Carey, host of the CBS daytime series "The Price is Right," actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith, and a stand-up comedy performance by Sebastian Maniscalco.
    • 35. Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers

      31 Oct '16
      Stephen welcomes Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, and the Ghost Brothers.
    • 36. Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara

      01 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, and a musical performance by Tegan and Sara.
    • 37. Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis

      02 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, and a musical performance by Aaron Lewis.
    • 38. Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind

      03 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, and Ron Suskind.
    • 39. Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani

      04 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, and a stand-up comedy performance by Maz Jobrani.
    • 40. Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston

      07 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, and Katherine Waterston.
    • 41. Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

      09 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.
    • 42. Sting, Thandie Newton

      10 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Sting, and Thandie Newton.
    • 43. Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile

      14 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, and Chris Thile sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
    • 44. Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard

      15 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, and Chris Gethard.
    • 45. Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam

      16 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, and a musical performance by Dwight Yoakam.
    • 46. Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson

      17 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Amy Adams, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, and Jeff "The Bear Man" Watson.
    • 47. William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers

      18 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, and a musical performance by Drive-By Truckers.
    • 48. Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders

      21 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Michael Weatherly, from the CBS drama series "Bull," Carrie Fisher, and a musical performance by The Pretenders.
    • 49. James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters

      22 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes James Marsden, NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, and John Waters.
    • 50. Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go

      23 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, and a musical performance by OK Go.