• 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)
    • 51. Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells

      30 Nov '16
      Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama 'Madam Secretary,' Lauren Cohan, and a musical performance by Sleigh Bells.
    • 52. Lauren Graham, Justin Long

      01 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Lauren Graham, and Justin Long.
    • 53. Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie

      02 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, and a musical performance by Fergie.
    • 54. Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis

      05 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, and Author Michael Lewis.
    • 55. Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled

      06 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden and DJ Khaled.
    • 56. Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus

      07 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, and a dance performance by Pilobolus.
    • 57. Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott

      08 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, and a musical performance by Travis Scott.
    • 58. Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa

      09 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, and a stand-up comedy performance by Tom Papa.
    • 59. John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones

      12 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes John Goodman, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
    • 60. Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert

      13 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
    • 61. Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally

      14 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Neil Patrick Harris and Megan Mullally.
    • 62. James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh

      15 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes James Franco, Michael Stipe, and a stand-up comedy performance by Gad Elmaleh.
    • 63. Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste

      16 Dec '16
      Stephen welcomes Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
    • 64. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Tom Hanks, OK Go

      19 Dec '16
      Tom Hanks, OK Go
    • 65. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Bruce Springsteen, David Duchovny, Bryan Cranston

      20 Dec '16
      Bruce Springsteen, David Duchovny, Bryan Cranston
    • 66. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Millie Bobby Brown

      21 Dec '16
      Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Millie Bobby Brown
    • 67. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Will Smith, Anna Kendrick

      22 Dec '16
      Will Smith, Anna Kendrick
    • 68. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Chris Pratt, Jason Bateman, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Stevie Wonder

      23 Dec '16
      Chris Pratt, Jason Bateman, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Stevie Wonder
    • 69. Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende

      03 Jan '17
      Media proprietor Oprah Winfrey; Pretty Yende performs.
    • 70. Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman

      04 Jan '17
      Actress Kate Beckinsale; actor Chris Messina; comic Jen Kirkman.
    • 71. Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney

      05 Jan '17
      Actor Adam Driver; actress Alexa Davalos; Whitney performs.
    • 72. Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell

      06 Jan '17
      TV host Charlie Rose; actress Hayden Panettiere; TV personality Jack Maxwell.
    • 73. Billy Joel, Josh Holloway

      09 Jan '17
      Singer Billy Joel; actor Josh Holloway.
    • 74. Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant

      10 Jan '17
      Actor Andrew Garfield; sportscaster Erin Andrews; Cage the Elephant performs.
    • 75. Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman

      11 Jan '17
      Actor Jude Law; actress Gabrielle Union; journalist Thomas L. Friedman.