• 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)
    • 101. Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman

      16 Mar '21
      Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.
    • 102. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre

      17 Mar '21
      Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.
    • 103. Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO

      18 Mar '21
      Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.
    • 104. Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa

      22 Mar '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.
    • 105. Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons

      23 Mar '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.
    • 106. Sharon Stone, Ken Burns

      24 Mar '21
      Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.
    • 107. John Cena, Tammy Duckworth

      05 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.
    • 108. Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile

      06 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.
    • 109. Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku

      07 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.
    • 110. Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick

      08 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.
    • 111. John Boehner, Shelley

      12 Apr '21
    • 112. Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift

      13 Apr '21
    • 113. Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

      14 Apr '21
    • 114. Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde

      16 Apr '21
    • 115. Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

      19 Apr '21
    • 116. Cher, Bradley Whitford

      20 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.
    • 117. Ed Helms, Susan Page

      21 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.
    • 118. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

      22 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.
    • 119. Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

      26 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.
    • 120. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

      27 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.
    • 121. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

      28 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.
    • 122. Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

      29 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.
    • 123. Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

      30 Apr '21
      Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.
    • 124. Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

      10 May '21
      Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.
    • 125. Michelle Obama

      11 May '21
      Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.