• 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)
    • 101. John Krasinski / Rachael & Vilray

      09 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
    • 102. Charles Barkley / Peter Sarsgaard

      10 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
    • 103. Hank Azaria / Suzy Nakamura

      11 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
    • 104. Sanjay Gupta

      12 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
    • 105. John Oliver

      30 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes stephen Colbert from home and TV host John Oliver.
    • 106. Daniel Radcliffe / Jonathan Karl

      31 Mar '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and journalist Jonathan Karl.
    • 107. Ryan Reynolds

      01 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds.
    • 108. Alicia Keys

      02 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
    • 109. Lady Gaga / Chance The Rapper / Jim James

      06 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
    • 110. Conan O'Brien / Michael Stipe

      07 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
    • 111. Senator Bernie Sanders / Brandi Carlile

      08 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders.
    • 112. Jon Meacham

      09 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes presidential historian Jon Meacham.
    • 113. Matthew McConaughey / Sam Hunt

      13 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
    • 114. Dr. Jonathan LaPook / Cate Blanchett

      14 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan LaPook and actress Cate Blanchett.
    • 115. Shaquille O'Neal / Jessica Meir / Matt Berninger

      15 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes retired professional basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.
    • 116. Phoebe Waller-Bridge / Steve Martin

      16 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
    • 117. Trevor Noah / José Andrés / Willie, Lukas and Micah Nelson

      20 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
    • 118. Michael Moore / Brett Eldredge

      21 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes Michael Moore.
    • 119. Nathan Lane / José Andrés

      22 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes Nathan Lane.
    • 120. Bill Gates / Claire Danes / Mandy Patinkin

      23 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes Bill Gates, Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin.
    • 121. John Mulaney / John Fogerty

      27 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
    • 122. Jake Gyllenhaal / M. Ward

      28 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
    • 123. Amy Klobuchar / Pete Buttigieg / Haim

      29 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
    • 124. Paul Giamatti

      30 Apr '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti.
    • 125. Thandie Newton / Ina Garten

      01 May '20
      Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton and chef Ina Garten.