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10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
Episode number: 1
Overview: Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
Episode number: 2
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
Episode number: 3
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.
10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
Episode number: 4
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
Episode number: 5
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
Episode number: 6
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
Episode number: 7
Overview: Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
Episode number: 8
Overview: Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
Episode number: 9
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
Episode number: 10
Overview: Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
Episode number: 11
Overview: Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
Episode number: 12
Overview: Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
Episode number: 13
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.
10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
Episode number: 14
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
Episode number: 15
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.
11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)
Episode number: 16
Overview: Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.
11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)
Episode number: 17
Overview: Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.
11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)
Episode number: 18
Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.
11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)
Episode number: 19
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.
11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)
Episode number: 20
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)
Episode number: 21
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)
Episode number: 22
Overview: Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.
11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)
Episode number: 23
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)
Episode number: 24
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)
Episode number: 25
Overview: Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.
12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)
Episode number: 26
Overview: Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)
Episode number: 27
Overview: Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.
12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)
Episode number: 28
Overview: Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)
Episode number: 29
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.
12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)
Episode number: 30
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.
12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)
Episode number: 31
Overview: Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.
12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)
Episode number: 32
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.
1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)
Episode number: 33
Overview: Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.
1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
Episode number: 34
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
Episode number: 35
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
Episode number: 36
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)
Episode number: 37
Overview: Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.
1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
Episode number: 38
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.
1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
Episode number: 39
Overview: Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
Episode number: 40
Overview: Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
Episode number: 41
Overview: Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
Episode number: 42
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
Episode number: 43
Overview: Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
Episode number: 44
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
Episode number: 45
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.
1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
Episode number: 46
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
2/1/24 (John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake)
Episode number: 47
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.
2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
Episode number: 48
Overview: Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
Episode number: 49
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
Episode number: 50
Overview: Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
Episode number: 51
Overview: Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
Episode number: 52
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.
2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
Episode number: 53
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)
Episode number: 54
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
Episode number: 55
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
Episode number: 56
Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
Episode number: 57
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.
2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
Episode number: 58
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
Episode number: 59
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
Episode number: 60
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
Episode number: 61
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
Episode number: 62
Overview: Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
Episode number: 63
Overview: Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.
3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
Episode number: 64
Overview: Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.
3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
Episode number: 65
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
Episode number: 66
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
3/13/24 (Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega)
Episode number: 67
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
3/14/24 (Paul Simon)
Episode number: 68
Overview: Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
Episode number: 69
Overview: Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
Episode number: 70
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.
3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
Episode number: 71
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)
Episode number: 72
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.
4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)
Episode number: 73
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
Episode number: 74
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.
4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
Episode number: 75
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
Episode number: 76
Overview: Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.
4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
Episode number: 77
Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
Episode number: 78
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)
Episode number: 79
Overview: Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
4/16/24 (Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers)
Episode number: 80
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.
4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)
Episode number: 81
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)
Episode number: 82
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)
Episode number: 83
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.
4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)
Episode number: 84
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
Episode number: 85
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)
Episode number: 86
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.
5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)
Episode number: 87
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)
Episode number: 88
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.
5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)
Episode number: 89
Overview: Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.
5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)
Episode number: 90
Overview: Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.
5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)
Episode number: 91
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.
5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)
Episode number: 92
Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.
5/15/24 (George Stephanopoulos, Michelle Buteau)
Episode number: 93
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.
5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)
Episode number: 94
Overview: Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")
Episode number: 95
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)
Episode number: 96
Overview: Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.
5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)
Episode number: 97
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)
Episode number: 98
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.
6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)
Episode number: 99
Overview: Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.
6/4/24 (Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke, a performance from Broadway's "Illinoise")
Episode number: 100
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”
6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)
Episode number: 101
Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.
6/6/24 (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier)
Episode number: 102
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.
6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)
Episode number: 103
Overview: Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.
6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
Episode number: 104
Overview: Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.
6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)
Episode number: 105
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.
6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
Episode number: 106
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
Episode number: 107
Overview: Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.
6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)
Episode number: 108
Overview: Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)
Episode number: 109
Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)
Episode number: 110
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.
7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)
Episode number: 111
7/9/24 (Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy)
Episode number: 112
7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)
Episode number: 113
7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)
Episode number: 114
7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)
Episode number: 115
7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)
Episode number: 116
7/17/24 (Glen Powell, Charlamagne Tha God)
Episode number: 117
7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)
Episode number: 118
7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)
Episode number: 119
7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)
Episode number: 120
7/24/24 (Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson)
Episode number: 121
7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)
Episode number: 122
8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)
Episode number: 123
Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.
8/13/24 (Bowen Yang, Nick Cave)
Episode number: 124
Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.
8/14/24 (Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky)
Episode number: 125
Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.
8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)
Episode number: 126
8/19/24 (Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
Episode number: 127
8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)
Episode number: 128
8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)
Episode number: 129