• 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)
    • 126. Anderson Cooper / Mark Foster

      04 May '20
      Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
    • 127. Stephen King / Sheryl Crow

      05 May '20
      Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
    • 128. Robert De Niro / Randy Newman

      06 May '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
    • 129. Governor Andrew Cuomo / Christine and the Queens

      07 May '20
      Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
    • 130. Jake Tapper / Tame Impala

      11 May '20
      Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
    • 131. Christine Baranski / Ellie Kemper

      12 May '20
      Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
    • 132. Hugh Laurie / Benjamin Gibbard

      13 May '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
    • 133. John Lithgow / Alison Roman

      14 May '20
      Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
    • 134. Kumail Nanjiani / Andra Day

      18 May '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and special appearance by Elmo.
    • 135. Gayle King / Amy Sedaris

      19 May '20
      Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
    • 136. Steve Carell / Wilco

      20 May '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
    • 137. Vice President Joe Biden

      21 May '20
      Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
    • 138. Killer Mike / Chris Hayes

      01 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
    • 139. Keegan-Michael Key / Wes Moore

      02 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
    • 140. Charlamagne tha God

      03 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
    • 141. Cory Booker / Brian Wilson

      04 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
    • 142. Karen Bass / Andrew Ross Sorkin

      05 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
    • 143. Chris Wallace / Emmanuel Acho

      09 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
    • 144. Stacey Abrams / Megan Rapinoe / The Flaming Lips

      10 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
    • 145. Wesley Lowery / Judd Apatow

      11 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
    • 146. John Dickerson / Black Pumas

      15 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
    • 147. Hasan Minhaj / Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

      16 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
    • 148. Sen. Kamala Harris / Milky Chance & Jack Johnson

      17 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
    • 149. Sherrilyn Ifill / Mike Birbiglia

      18 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
    • 150. James Corden / Laura Benanti / Bright Eyes

      22 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.