• Air date: 04 Sep '18 195 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 (195)
    • 101. Jeff Goldblum, Jacques Torres, The Marcus King Band

      15 Feb '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, chef Jacques Torres, with musical guest The Marcus King Band.
    • 102. Jake Tapper, Amy Sedaris, The Claypool Lennon Delirium

      18 Feb '19
      Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest The Claypool Lennon Delirium.
    • 103. Andrew McCabe, Dan Levy, Sigrid

      19 Feb '19
      Stephen welcomes former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, actor Dan Levy, with musical guest Sigrid.
    • 104. Reba McEntire, Margaret Brennan

      20 Feb '19
      Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Reba McEntire and TV host Margaret Brennan.
    • 105. Annette Bening, Ana Navarro, Ben Platt

      21 Feb '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Annette Bening, political commentator Ana Navarro, with musical guest Ben Platt.
    • 106. Don Cheadle, Colin Quinn

      22 Feb '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and comic Colin Quinn.
    • 107. Julianne Moore, Thomas Lennon, Bebe Rexha

      04 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Thomas Lennon, with musical guest Bebe Rexha.
    • 108. Kit Harington, Amber Tamblyn, Hozier

      05 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Kit Harington, actress Amber Tamblyn, with musical guest Hozier.
    • 109. Willie Geist, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dwayne Perkins

      06 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes TV personality Willie Geist, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and comic Dwayne Perkins.
    • 110. Gayle King, Pamela Adlon, Mumford & Sons

      07 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.
    • 111. Cory Booker, Matt Ingebretson, Jake Weisman

      08 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and actors Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman.
    • 112. Damian Lewis, Tulsi Gabbard, Ellie Goulding

      11 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.
    • 113. John Turturro, Andrew Rannells, Robyn

      12 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, actor Andrew Rannells, with musical guest Robyn.
    • 114. Patricia Arquette, Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires

      13 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, actor Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, with musical guests Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.
    • 115. Christine Baranski, Adam Kinzinger, Aparna Nancherla

      14 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and comic Aparna Nancherla.
    • 116. Laura Benanti, Donnie Wahlberg, Heidi Schreck, Christine Baranski

      15 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, actor Donnie Wahlberg, playwright Heidi Schreck, and actress Christine Baranski.
    • 117. Lupita Nyong'o, Vicky Ward, Spike Jonze, Karen O, Danger Mouse

      18 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o, author Vicky Ward, with musical guests Spike Jonze directs aance by Karen O and Danger Mouse.
    • 118. Chris Hayes, Nico Parker

      19 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Nico Parker.
    • 119. Paul Giamatti, Doug Jones, Aparna Nancherla, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

      20 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, Senator Doug Jones, comic Aparna Nancherla, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
    • 120. Elizabeth Warren, Tony Hale

      25 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor Tony Hale.
    • 121. Keri Russell, Martha Stewart

      26 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Keri Russell and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart.
    • 122. Charles Barkley, Tig Notaro

      27 Mar '19
      Stephen welcomes sports analyst Charles Barkley and actress Tig Notaro.
    • 123. Nathan Lane, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Tan France

      01 Apr '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane, TV personalities Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, and Karamo Brown and Tan France.
    • 124. Emilia Clarke, Henry Winkler, H.E.R.

      02 Apr '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Emilia Clarke, actor Henry Winkler, with musical guest H.E.R..
    • 125. John Lithgow, Stacey Abrams, Kevin Garrett

      03 Apr '19
      Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, politician Stacey Abrams, with musical guest Kevin Garrett.