• 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)
    • 126. Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

      12 May '21
      Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.
    • 127. Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

      13 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.
    • 128. Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

      14 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.
    • 129. Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

      17 May '21
      Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.
    • 130. Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

      18 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.
    • 131. Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

      19 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.
    • 132. John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma

      20 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.
    • 133. Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

      24 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.
    • 134. Gayle King, BTS

      25 May '21
      Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.
    • 135. Will Arnett, Brockhampton

      26 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.
    • 136. Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

      27 May '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.
    • 137. Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

      07 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.
    • 138. Clive Owen, Ziwe

      08 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.
    • 139. Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

      09 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.
    • 140. Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

      10 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.
    • 141. Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

      14 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.
    • 142. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

      15 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.
    • 143. Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

      16 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
    • 144. Nathan Lane, Griff

      17 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.
    • 145. Andrew Garfield, Lorde

      21 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.
    • 146. Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

      22 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.
    • 147. Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

      23 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.
    • 148. Robert Duvall

      24 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.
    • 149. Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

      28 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.
    • 150. Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd

      29 Jun '21
      Stephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan.