• Air date: 14 Sep '20 168 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 (168)
    • 26. Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

      28 Oct '20
      Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.
    • 27. Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

      29 Oct '20
      Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.
    • 28. Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

      30 Oct '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
    • 29. John Oliver, Cher, Jojo

      02 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.
    • 30. Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

      04 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.
    • 31. Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

      05 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.
    • 32. Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire

      06 Nov '20
      Network presentation of The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special, The hosts of "The Circus": Alex Wagner, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, and a musical performance by Arcade Fire.
    • 33. Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch

      09 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.
    • 34. Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson

      10 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.
    • 35. Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

      11 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.
    • 36. Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell

      12 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.
    • 37. Jake Tapper, BENEE

      16 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.
    • 38. Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli

      17 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.
    • 39. 11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)

      18 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
    • 40. 11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

      19 Nov '20
      Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.
    • 41. Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

      23 Nov '20
      Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid
    • 42. President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

      24 Nov '20
    • 43. Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

      25 Nov '20
      Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
    • 44. President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

      30 Nov '20
      President Barack Obama, Vol. 2
    • 45. Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

      01 Dec '20
      Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush
    • 46. Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

      02 Dec '20
      Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson
    • 47. Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

      03 Dec '20
      Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza
    • 48. Common, Andrea Bocelli

      04 Dec '20
      Common, Andrea Bocelli
    • 49. Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

      07 Dec '20
      Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton
    • 50. John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

      08 Dec '20
      John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet