• 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)
    • 76. John Mulaney

      22 Jan '20
      Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.
    • 77. Chris Cuomo / David Alan Grier

      23 Jan '20
      Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a musical performance by Algiers.
    • 78. Antonio Banderas / Jay Hernandez

      28 Jan '20
      Stephen welcomes Antonio Banderas and Jay Hernandez
    • 79. Steve Martin

      29 Jan '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
    • 80. Samantha Bee / Michael Stipe

      30 Jan '20
      Stephen welcomes TV host Samantha Bee and singer-songwriter Michael Stipe.
    • 81. Edie Falco / Fortune Feimster

      31 Jan '20
      Stephen welcomes Edie Falco and Fortune Feimster
    • 82. James Taylor / Rob McElhenney

      03 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
    • 83. John Leguizamo / Philip Rucker / Carol Leonnig

      04 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
    • 84. Jim Carrey

      05 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.
    • 85. Pete Buttigieg / Patton Oswalt

      06 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
    • 86. Joe Mantegna / Coyote Peterson

      07 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Joe Mantegna and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
    • 87. John Oliver / Alex Ebert

      10 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
    • 88. Julia Louis-Dreyfus

      11 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
    • 89. Will Ferrell

      12 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.
    • 90. James Marsden / Sam Heughan / John Oliver

      13 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden and actor Sam Heughan.
    • 91. Rahm Emanuel / Hailee Steinfeld

      24 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
    • 92. Chris Christie / Nathaniel Rateliff

      25 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
    • 93. Jason Segel / Charlotte Alter

      26 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel and journalist Charlotte Alter.
    • 94. John Turturro / KALEO

      27 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and a musical performance by KALEO.
    • 95. Tyra Banks / Coyote Peterson

      28 Feb '20
      Stephen welcomes TV personality Tyra Banks and TV host Coyote Peterson.
    • 96. Ty Burrell / John Heilemann / James Taylor

      02 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
    • 97. Anthony Mackie / Susan Glasser

      03 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and journalist Susan Glasser.
    • 98. Chris Hayes / David Chang

      04 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
    • 99. Keith Urban / Casey Wilson

      05 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Keith Urban, and actress Casey Wilson.
    • 100. Neil deGrasse Tyson / Hannah Einbinder

      06 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Hannah Einbinder.