• Air date: 03 Sep '19 173 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 (173)
    • 26. John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

      10 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
    • 27. Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds

      21 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
    • 28. John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

      22 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
    • 29. Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

      23 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
    • 30. Steve Carell, Toby Keith

      24 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
    • 31. Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

      25 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
    • 32. Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

      28 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
    • 33. Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

      29 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
    • 34. Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

      30 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
    • 35. Nancy Pelosi

      31 Oct '19
      Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
    • 36. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

      01 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
    • 37. Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

      04 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
    • 38. Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

      05 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
    • 39. Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

      06 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
    • 40. John Dickerson, King Princess

      07 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
    • 41. Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

      12 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
    • 42. Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

      13 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
    • 43. Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

      14 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
    • 44. David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

      15 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
    • 45. Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

      18 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
    • 46. Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

      19 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
    • 47. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

      20 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
    • 48. Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

      21 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
    • 49. Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

      22 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
    • 50. Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

      25 Nov '19
      Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.