• 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)
    • 151. John Bolton / Noah Cyrus / Billy Ray Cyrus

      23 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes john Bolton, former national security adviser, and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
    • 152. Jon Stewart

      24 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.
    • 153. Ibram X. Kendi / Patton Oswalt

      25 Jun '20
      Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comic Patton Oswalt.
    • 154. Norah O'Donnell / IDK

      13 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
    • 155. Tom Hanks / Noah Cyrus / Billy Ray Cyrus

      14 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
    • 156. Ricky Gervais / W. Kamau Bell

      15 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes comic Ricky Gervais and comic W. Kamau Bell.
    • 157. The Chicks

      16 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by The Chicks.
    • 158. Andy Cohen / Phoebe Bridgers

      20 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
    • 159. Greta Thunberg / Keegan-Michael Key

      21 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
    • 160. Mary Trump

      22 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes author Mary Trump.
    • 161. Ava DuVernay / Kristen Bell / Ben Folds

      23 Jul '20
      Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
    • 162. Jon LaPook / Maroon 5

      10 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
    • 163. Laura Linney

      11 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.
    • 164. Jason Sudeikis / April Ryan

      12 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and journalist April Ryan.
    • 165. Mark McKinnon / Alex Wagner / Baby Rose

      13 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
    • 166. Susan Rice / Sheryl Crow

      17 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
    • 167. Elizabeth Warren / Regina Spektor

      18 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
    • 168. Bernie Sanders

      19 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders.
    • 169. Hillary Rodham Clinton

      20 Aug '20
      Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
    • 170. Jon Favreau / Jon Lovett / Tommy Vietor

      24 Aug '20
    • 171. Keanu Reeves / Alex Winter / Representative Trey Gowdy

      25 Aug '20
    • 172. Speaker Nancy Pelosi

      26 Aug '20
    • 173. Governor Chris Christie

      27 Aug '20