• 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)
    • 176. Sofía Vergara, David Cross, Tove Lo

      17 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Sofía Vergara, comic David Cross, with musical guest Tove Lo.
    • 177. Norah O'Donnell, Topher Grace

      18 Jul '19
      News anchor Norah O'Donnell and actor Topher Grace appear as guests. Ahamed Weinberg performs stand-up comedy.
    • 178. John Oliver, Joe Namath

      19 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and retired professional football player Joe Namath.
    • 179. Jake Gyllenhaal, Marianne Williamson, Daniel Simonsen

      22 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, and stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen.
    • 180. Julián Castro, Tony Hale, Nilüfer Yanya

      23 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro, actor Tony Hale, with musical guest Nilüfer Yanya.
    • 181. Chris Wallace, Jamie Bell

      24 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Wallace and actor Jamie Bell.
    • 182. Jeff Goldblum, Aisha Tyler

      25 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Aisha Tyler.
    • 183. John Leguizamo, Ricky Gervais, Candice Thompson

      26 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, actor Ricky Gervais, and comic Candice Thompson.
    • 184. Idris Elba, Maude Apatow, Perry Farrell

      29 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, actress Maude Apatow, with musical guest Perry Farrell.
    • 185. Jeff Daniels, Katy Tur, Jacob Soboroff

      30 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff.
    • 186. Rahm Emanuel, Michael Ian Black

      31 Jul '19
      Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and actor Michael Ian Black.
    • 187. Meek Mill, Nicholas Braun

      01 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes rapper Meek Mill and actor Nicholas Braun.
    • 188. Brian Cox,Hannah Gadsby, and Shane Torres.

      05 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox, comic Hannah Gadsby, and stand-up comedian Shane Torres.
    • 189. Amanda Seyfried, Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon, Keith L. Williams

      06 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actors Jacob Tremblay, and Brady Noon and Keith L. Williams (“Good Boys”).
    • 190. Tiffany Haddish, Jared Harris, The Smashing Pumpkins

      07 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish, actor Jared Harris, with musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins.
    • 191. Ron Burgundy

      08 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes special guest Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell).
    • 192. Cate Blanchett, Marc Maron

      12 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett and actor Marc Maron.
    • 193. Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Goo Goo Dolls

      13 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, with musical guest Goo Goo Dolls.
    • 194. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jillian Bell, Tori Kelly

      14 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, actress Jillian Bell, with musical guest Tori Kelly.
    • 195. Kirsten Dunst, Adam Devine, Lee Pace

      15 Aug '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor Adam Devine, and actor Lee Pace.