Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, Food, Health, and Happiness. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from The Barber of Seville.
Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses Underworld: Blood Wars and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses Live by Night and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses Just Keep Livin'.
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses CBS This Morning, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses Nashville, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses Booze Traveler.
Andrew Garfield discusses Silence. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album Tell Me I'm Pretty.
Jude Law discusses The Young Pope. Gabrielle Union discusses Being Mary Jane. Thomas L. Friedman discusses Thank You for Being Late and the incoming administration.
Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses Blue Bloods and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends.
The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses Gold. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck.
Billy Eichner discusses Billy on the Street. Mel B discusses Chicago, her experience with the Spice Girls, and practices the Chicago accent with Stephen. RejecTED Talks. Gilbert Gottfried discusses Amazing Colossal Podcast and his comedy.
Sunny Pawar makes a cameo appearance. The Werd (Stephen Colbert summarizes the presidency of Barack Obama). Johnny Galecki discusses Rings. Chris Matthews discusses Hardball and the presidential transition. Bash & Pop performs "On the Rocks" from their album Anything Could Happen.
Late Show Family Meeting with Leslie Mann. Leslie Mann discusses The Comedian and her family life, with her spouse Judd Apatow making a cameo appearance. Lewis Black discusses Rock Dog and recent politics. Dan Levy discusses Schitt's Creek.
Dr. Phil McGraw offers his diagnosis for America, in addition to sorting out the differences between Stephen and Paul Dinello's dog. The Late Show Waxing Presidential. Michael Bolton discusses Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special, in addition to performing "Every Day is Groundhog Day" with Stephen. Maren Morris performs "My Church" from her album Hero.
The Big Furry Hat. Priyanka Chopra discusses Quantico and Indian cinema. Thomas Sadoski discusses Life in Pieces and fatherhood. Pat Brown gives a stand-up performance.
Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Robert De Niro discusses The Comedian and goes souvenir shopping with Stephen. Jake Tapper discusses The History of Comedy and recent politics. Ezra Edelman discusses O.J.: Made in America.
"53 Years Ago Tonight", with Matthew Broderick making a cameo appearance. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. David Oyelowo discusses A United Kingdom and his acting career. Taran Killam discusses his comedy. Rae Sremmurd performs "Black Beatles" from their album SremmLife 2, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
First Drafts. Will Arnett discusses The Lego Batman Movie. Pete Holmes discusses Crashing and his recent engagement. Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance.
Piano-1-O-Fun with Jon Batiste: How to Love. Shailene Woodley discusses Big Little Lies and her activism. Laverne Cox discusses Doubt. Marty & Rick Lagina discuss The Curse of Oak Island.
Bob Odenkirk discusses Girlfriend's Day. The Late Show: The Movie with Bob Odenkirk as Stephen Colbert as Bob Odenkirk. Tatiana Maslany discusses The Other Half. George Saunders discusses Lincoln in the Bardo.
The Big Furry Hat. Sally Field discusses The Glass Menagerie. Maggie Siff discusses Billions. Lady Antebellum performs "You Look Good", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
Julie Andrews discusses Julie's Greenroom and her career, in addition to re-enacting scenes from My Fair Lady with Stephen. Christina Hendricks discusses Fist Fight. The Umbilical Brothers give a comedy performance.
The Late Show Presidential Leak-crets. Kelly Ripa discusses Live with Kelly and her family. Billy Gardell discusses Sun Records. The Lemon Twigs performs "I Wanna Prove to You" from their album Do Hollywood.
Rescue Dog Rescue with Aubrey Plaza. Aubrey Plaza discusses Legion. Bradley Whitford discusses Get Out. Lupe Fiasco performs "Jump" from his album Drogas Light, featuring Gizzle.
Late Show Best Picture Poster Recap. Stephen visits the NASA. Allison Williams discusses Get Out. Cush Jumbo discusses The Good Fight. Carmen Lynch gives a stand-up performance.
Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Patrick Stewart discusses Logan. Chris Colfer discusses Stranger Than Fanfiction. Roy Wood Jr. discusses Father Figure and recent politics.
The Late Show Presidential Leak-crets. Hugh Jackman discusses Logan. Condola Rashād discusses Billions. The Flaming Lips perform "There Should Be Unicorns" from their album Oczy Mlody.
Kevin Kline discusses Present Laughter. Jerrod Carmichael discusses The Carmichael Show. Michael Hayden discusses recent politics and Playing to the Edge.
Stephen and a team of expert builders get started on Trump's wall. Felicity Huffman discusses American Crime. Jurnee Smollett-Bell discusses Underground. Anthony DeVito gives a stand-up performance.
The Werd (Stephen Colbert discusses President Donald Trump's new budget). Rescue Dog Rescue with Bryan Cranston. Bryan Cranston discusses Power Rangers. Audra McDonald discusses Beauty and the Beast. Greer Barnes gives a stand-up performance.
Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda discuss Grace and Frankie. Jay Chandrasekhar discusses Super Troopers 2 and Mustache Shenanigans. Aimee Mann performs "Goose Snow Cone" from her album Mental Illness, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
The Late Show Presidential Leak-crets. Marisa Tomei discusses How to Transcend a Happy Marriage and acts out a Lady Gaga biopic with Stephen. Hugh Dancy discusses The Path. Broken Social Scene performs "Halfway Home".
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Susan Sarandon discusses Feud. Joey McIntyre discusses Return of the Mac. Robert Klein discusses Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg.
"One Average Moment", with Jason Sudeikis. Jason Sudeikis discusses Colossal. Jennifer Esposito discusses NCIS. Lyrics We Can Afford To Songs We Love with Green Day. Joey Bada$$ performs "Land of the Free" from his album All-Amerikkkan Badass.
Louis C.K. discusses The Dana Carvey Show and 2017, his new stand-up special. Ernie Johnson Jr. discusses Inside the NBA and his new book, Unscripted. Father John Misty performs "Ballad of the Dying Man" from his album Pure Comedy.
Steve Martin teaches Stephen how to do comedy. Stephen goes undercover as an H&R Block tax pro. Sigourney Weaver discusses The Assignment. Celebrity Pet Peeves. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss Pod Save America.
Mandy Patinkin discusses Homeland and the refugee crisis. Zosia Mamet discusses Girls. Jerrod Carmichael discusses The Carmichael Show (interview rebroadcast from March 7 episode).
Brain Fight with Tuck Buckford. Jennifer Hudson discusses Sandy Wexler. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, A Colony in a Nation. Christian Borle discusses Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Alec Baldwin discusses Saturday Night Live and his new book, Nevertheless. The Late Show Presents: Too Much Exposition Theatre with Alec Baldwin. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and his new book, Black Privilege.
The Big Furry Hat. Elisabeth Moss discusses The Handmaid's Tale. Anthony Atamanuik discusses The President Show. Sheryl Crow discusses her new album, Be Myself, and performs "Halfway There".
Allison Janney discusses Six Degrees of Separation. Late Show New Vocal Warm-ups with Allison Janney. Sheryl Sandberg discusses LeanIn.Org and her new book, Option B. Marty Stuart performs "Time Don't Wait" from his album Way Out West.
Dr. John sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Brain Fight with Tuck Buckford. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up In Your Faith. John Legend discusses Time 100. John Legend Makes Mundane Things Sound Sexy. Kelly Osbourne discusses her book There Is No F*cking Secret. John Legend performs "Surefire" from his album Darkness and Light.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. America Ferrera discusses Superstore. "Attention, Shoppers" with America Ferrera. Thomas Middleditch discusses Silicon Valley. Dave & Virginia Grohl discuss her book, From Cradle to Stage.
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. LL Cool J discusses NCIS: Los Angeles. Phillipa Soo discusses Hamilton and Amélie. Gorillaz perform "Let Me Out" from their album Humanz, featuring Mavis Staples and Pusha T.
A History Lesson for the President. Chris Pratt discusses Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft and his new book, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. Ryan Adams performs "Outbound Train" from his album Prisoner.
The Dap-Kings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Charles Barkley discusses the NBA Playoffs and American Race. Debra Winger discusses The Lovers. Sarah Tollemache gives a stand-up performance.
The Late Show Presents: Stephen Colbert's Quest for The Greatest Show on Earth, with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Richard Gere discusses The Dinner. Maria Bamford discusses Old Baby, her new comedy special. Perfume Genius performs "Slip Away" from his album No Shape.
The Daily Show reunion. A Daily Show Flashback. Jon Stewart discusses recent politics. Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms and Rob Corddry reminisce their years together at Comedy Central with Stephen.
Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman discuss Summer of 69: No Apostrophe. Seth Meyers discusses Late Night with Seth Meyers. Dave Matthews discusses his career and the Fyre Festival disaster. Matthews performs "Samurai Cop" with Tim Reynolds.
Stephen reacts to Donald Trump calling him "a no-talent guy". First Drafts: Mother's Day Cards. Mayim Bialik discusses The Big Bang Theory and her new book, Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular. Andy Karl discusses Groundhog Day. Ramy Youssef gives a stand-up performance.
Tracy Morgan remembers his years at Saturday Night Live and discusses Staying Alive, his new stand-up special. Timothy Simons discusses Veep. The Big Furry Hat. Dan Auerbach performs "Shine On Me" from his album Waiting on a Song.
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Brad Pitt). Gina Rodriguez discusses Jane the Virgin. Ben Falcone discusses his new book, Being a Dad Is Weird. The Jesus and Mary Chain performs "The Two of Us" from their album Damage and Joy, featuring Sky Ferreira.
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Julie Chen discusses The Talk and Big Brother. Matt Walsh discusses Veep. David Ortiz discusses his new book, Papi: My Story.
Late Show Teen Secrets. Ricky Gervais discusses his "Humanity" tour. Corey Hawkins discusses Six Degrees of Separation. The xx perform "I Dare You" from their album I See You.
Brain Fight with Tuck Buckford. Jennifer Garner remembers babysitting for Stephen's children in the 90's, and discusses Wakefield. Demetri Martin discusses Dean. Paula Poundstone discusses Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and her new book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness.
The Trump Postcards. Rachel Maddow discusses The Rachel Maddow Show and recent politics. Ben Platt discusses Dear Evan Hansen and performs "For Forever".
Paul Simon performs an updated version of "The 59th Street Bridge Song" with Stephen. Robin Wright discusses Wonder Woman and House of Cards. Hannibal Buress discusses his first years in comedy and Baywatch. Simon discusses his upcoming tour and performs "Questions for the Angels" with Bill Frisell.
The Trump Postcards – Part Due. Late Show First Drafts: Graduation Day Cards. Gordon Ramsay discusses The F Word. Stephen makes a PBJ sandwich and has Ramsay yelling at him. David Sedaris discusses his collection of diaries, Theft By Finding. Pixies perform "Tenement Song" from their album Head Carrier.
Kevin Hart discusses the NBA Finals, his new book, I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons, and his beginnings in comedy. Ali Wentworth discusses Nightcap. The War on Drugs performs "Holding On" from their album A Deeper Understanding.
Tilda Swinton discusses Okja and her acting career. Andy Cohen discusses Love Connection and his new book, Superficial: More Adventures from the Andy Cohen Diaries. Jordan Klepper discusses his work as a correspondent for The Daily Show and his new comedy special, Jordan Klepper Solves Guns.
Galino & Farnes. Jim Gaffigan discusses his new comedy album, Cinco. Anna Chlumsky discusses Veep. Louie Anderson gives a stand-up performance and discusses Baskets.
A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Olivia Wilde discusses 1984. Eddie Izzard discusses his new memoir, Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds perform "Rings of Saturn" from their album Skeleton Tree.
Stephen acknowledges the Congressional baseball shooting. Trevor Noah discusses recent politics and his new book, Born a Crime. Ilana Glazer discusses Rough Night. Sam Richardson discusses Veep.
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Milo Ventimiglia discusses This Is Us. Judy Greer watches a rejected pilot shot with Stephen in 2002 for the first time and discusses Casual. Keith Alberstadt gives a stand-up performance.
A Father's Day Message from the Late Show (with Milo Ventimiglia). First Drafts: Father's Day Cards. Scarlett Johansson discusses Rough Night. Bill Burr discusses F Is for Family. Fleet Foxes perform "Third of May" from their album Crack-Up.
The Big Furry Hat. Ice Cube gives Stephen a rap name and discusses BIG3. Marc Maron discusses WTF with Marc Maron and GLOW. Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit perform "Hope the High Road" from their album The Nashville Sound.
Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Jeffrey Tambor discusses his beginnings in acting, his new memoir, Are You Anybody?, and Transparent. John Benjamin Hickey discusses Six Degrees of Separation. Lake Street Dive performs "Close to Me" from their album Side Pony.
Stephen Goes to Russia. Michael Keaton discusses Spider-Man: Homecoming. Zoe Kazan discusses The Big Sick. Tom Shillue discusses his days as a correspondent for The Daily Show and his new book, Mean Dads for a Better America.
Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Eric Stonestreet discusses Modern Family. John McEnroe clarifies his remarks on Serena Williams and discusses his new book, But Seriously. Lillie Mae performs "Over the Hill and Through the Woods" from her album Forever and Then Some.
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Naomi Watts discusses Gypsy and her acting career. Ari Graynor discusses I'm Dying Up Here. Swet Shop Boys perform "T5" from their album Cashmere.
Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Naomi Watts and Brian Greene. Michael Keaton discusses Spider-Man: Homecoming (new footage from June 26 episode). John McEnroe clarifies his remarks on Serena Williams and discusses his new book, But Seriously (interview rebroadcast from June 27 episode).
Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski discuss recent politics and Donald Trump's tweets against them. Andy Serkis discusses War for the Planet of the Apes and reads Trump's tweets as Gollum from The Lord of the Rings. Scarborough performs "Monkey House" from his album Mystified.
John Oliver discusses recent politics and Last Week Tonight. Mike Birbiglia discusses his career in comedy and his tour, "The New One". Michael Showalter discusses The Big Sick and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.
Late Show Teen Secrets. Ashton Kutcher discusses his investments and The Ranch. Rob Corddry discusses Ballers. The New Pornographers perform "Whiteout Conditions" from their album of the same name.
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Late Show Battle of the Presidents: Stephen vs. John Oliver (new footage from July 12 episode). Woody Harrelson discusses Lost in London and War for the Planet of the Apes (interview rebroadcast from July 10 episode). Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys perform "Pilgrim" (performance rebroadcast from July 10 episode).
The Late Show celebrates Russia Week: Stephen hits the streets of Saint Petersburg and appears on Ivan Urgant's late-night talk show. Al Gore discusses An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. Issa Rae discusses Insecure. Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner & James McAlister perform "Mercury" from their album Planetarium.
The Late Show celebrates Russia Week: Stephen hits the streets of Saint Petersburg and goes to the White Nights Festival. Keegan-Michael Key discusses Hamlet and Friends from College. Luther, Barack Obama's anger translator, returns. Cillian Murphy discusses Dunkirk.
The Late Show celebrates Russia Week: Stephen meets with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov. James McAvoy discusses Atomic Blonde. Matteo Lane gives a stand-up performance.
The Late Show celebrates Russia Week: Stephen explores the infamous Ritz Carlton presidential suite in Russia. Jason Bateman discusses Ozark and takes over as host of the Late Show. Muse performs "Dig Down".
Kenneth Branagh stars as Mr. Will, a middle-aged William Shakespeare. The Late Show celebrates Russia Week: Stephen teaches American culture to Russians in Moscow. Branagh discusses Dunkirk. Cara Delevingne discusses Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Late Show Presents: best moments of Russia Week, including segments with Al Gore, Keegan-Michael Key, Issa Rae and Jason Bateman.
Paul Bettany discusses Manhunt: Unabomber. Laura Benanti discusses her Melania Trump impression for The Late Show. Tyler, The Creator discusses his career and performs "911" from his album Flower Boy, featuring Steve Lacy.
Michael Moore discusses recent politics and his new Broadway show, The Terms of My Surrender. Sutton Foster discusses Younger. 6LACK performs "Free" from his album Free 6LACK.
Samantha Bee discusses Full Frontal and recent politics. Gillian Jacobs discusses Love. Spoon performs "Can I Sit Next to You" from their album Hot Thoughts.
Al Gore's Climate Change Pick-Up Lines. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses his career in journalism, his recovery from mitral valve repair surgery and his Vladimir Putin interviews (interview rebroadcast from July 25 episode). Jessica Williams remembers meeting J. K. Rowling (interview rebroadcast from July 25 episode) and Stephen updates the story. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Michael Moore, Tyler, The Creator and Laura Benanti.
Matthew McConaughey discusses The Dark Tower. "Making Matthew's Dream Come True": McConaughey and Stephen recreate "Quad Cities Times", a sketch from Exit 57. Vanessa Bayer shares an e-mail she wrote Stephen in 2004 and he answers back.
The Purge: White House. Senator Al Franken discusses recent politics and his new book, Giant of the Senate. Adam Conover discusses Adam Ruins Everything. Randy Newman performs "Putin" from his album Dark Matter.
Dave Chappelle celebrates his 30th anniversary in comedy, discusses his residency at Radio City Music Hall and updates his "Give Trump a Chance" statement. James Van Der Beek discusses What Would Diplo Do?. Joe Walsh discusses his new non-profit Veterans organization, VetsAid.
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Senator Al Franken discusses recent politics and his new book, Giant of the Senate (interview rebroadcast from August 1 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Dave Chappelle, Matthew McConaughey, James Van Der Beek and Elizabeth Olsen. Joe Walsh performs "Life's Been Good" from his album But Seriously, Folks..., with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment (new footage from August 2 episode).
The Late Show's "WTF Is Up With Millennials?" Laura Dern discusses Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Big Little Lies. Leah Remini discusses Scientology and the Aftermath and Kevin Can Wait. Trombone Shorty performs "Here Come the Girls" from his album Parking Lot Symphony, with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.
An anchor from the BBC could not fake interest. Christoph Waltz discusses Tulip Fever and Austrian traditions. Chris O'Dowd discusses Get Shorty. Sean Evans and Stephen do a "Hot Ones" interview, eating progressively spicier chicken wings.
The Big Furry Hat. Millie Bobby Brown discusses Stranger Things. Jim Jefferies discusses The Jim Jefferies Show. Zeshan B performs "Cryin' in the Streets" from his album Vetted.
A Song of Leaks & Spoilers. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dave Chappelle celebrates his 30th anniversary in comedy, discusses his residency at Radio City Music Hall and updates his "Give Trump a Chance" statement (interview rebroadcast from August 2 episode). Chris O'Dowd discusses Get Shorty (interview rebroadcast from August 8 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Millie Bobby Brown, Niecy Nash and Sean Evans.
Daniel Craig confirms his involvement in Bond 25; he also discusses Logan Lucky and his cameo as a stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Tiffany Haddish discusses Girls Trip and her new comedy special, She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood. Blackberry Smoke performs "Waiting for the Thunder" from their album Like an Arrow.
Rescue Dog Rescue with Ellie Kemper. Ellie Kemper discusses Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and performs a ballad inspired by her baby's toy. Andrew Dice Clay discusses Dice. Peter Serafinowicz discusses his redubs for the Sassy Trump YouTube video series and The Tick.
Stephen announces his new book. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Anthony Scaramucci discusses President Trump's response to the events in Charlottesville and his tenure as White House Communications Director (interview rebroadcast from August 14 episode). Tiffany Haddish discusses Girls Trip and her new comedy special, She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood (interview rebroadcast from August 15 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with John Dickerson, Ellie Kemper, Daniel Craig and Michael Rapaport.
Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses The Deuce. Graham Norton discusses The Graham Norton Show and his new book, Holding. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform "Find Yourself" from their eponymous album.
Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses Ray Donovan. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, Lucky #######. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses Star Trek: Discovery.
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses Outlander. The National performs "Day I Die" from their album Sleep Well Beast.
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Jessica Biel discusses The Sinner. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses Star Trek: Discovery (new footage from September 6 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Senator Bernie Sanders, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton and Liev Schreiber.
Special
September 18, 2017 (2017-09-18)
Second Anniversary Special
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Backstage at the 69th Emmy Awards, Stephen presents a selection of his favorite moments from the last two years, including segments with Oprah Winfrey, Jessica Alba, Daniel Craig, Tom Hanks, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, Robert De Niro, Anthony Scaramucci, Michelle Obama, Russell Crowe & Ryan Gosling and Congressman John Lewis. Best flirts with Jeff Daniels, Tyler, The Creator, Helen Mirren, Andrew Garfield, Sally Field, Nick Kroll, Tiffany Haddish and Allison Janney. Best Trump impressions with Alec Baldwin, Anthony Atamanuik, Peter Serafinowicz, Andy Serkis and Laura Benanti. Best comedy bits with Craig, Hanks, Leslie Mann, Stewart, Bruce Willis, Jude Law, Brad Pitt, Scarlett Johansson, Will Smith, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry and Michelle & Barack Obama. Best songs with James Corden, Paul Simon, Run the Jewels, Jack Black, Steve Carell, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Steve Martin and Michael Stipe & James Franco. Best "outside moments", including Stephen taking the MBTI and visiting NASA, Wrigley Field, New Orleans, Russia (with Mikhail Prokhorov), the Democratic National Convention, the Butterball headquarters, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and H&R Block.
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. Jeff Bridges discusses Kingsman: The Golden Circle and shows Stephen how to relax with clay. Senator Jeff Flake discusses the Graham-Cassidy bill and his new book, Conscience of a Conservative. Miguel performs "Sky Walker" from his album War & Leisure.
After Lawrence O'Donnell's leaked meltdown tape, Stephen releases his own. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions, including a confession by Hillary Clinton (new footage from September 19 episode). Bobby Moynihan discusses his tenure in Saturday Night Live and Me, Myself & I. Tatiana Maslany discusses Stronger and sings "Heaven On Their Minds" from Jesus Christ Superstar with Stephen. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Clinton, Emma Stone, Jeff Bridges and Pamela Adlon.
Sterling K. Brown discusses This Is Us and Marshall. Chance the Rapper discusses his work with Chicago Public Schools and his beliefs, and performs a new unreleased song with Daniel Caesar.
Late Show Family Meeting with Nick Kroll. Kroll discusses Big Mouth. Kroll and Stephen launch the hashtag "#PuberMe" in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Michael Bloomberg discusses recent politics and his new book, Climate of Hope. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim discuss Bedtime Stories.
Stephen becomes Steven Seagal. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Steve Martin discusses The Long-Awaited Album, his new album with The Steep Canyon Rangers. Mark Feuerstein discusses 9JKL. Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers perform "Caroline".
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Jerry Seinfeld discusses Jerry Before Seinfeld, his new comedy special. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Sofía Vergara, Nick Kroll and Chance the Rapper.
Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Pierce Brosnan discusses The Foreigner. Jason Alexander discusses Hit the Road. Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the protests happening in the NFL and his new book, We Were Eight Years in Power.
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Neil deGrasse Tyson). Michael Weatherly discusses Bull. Natasha Leggero discusses Dice. Weatherly and Leggero also show their own awkward puberty photos. Paul Weller performs "Woo Sé Mama" from his album A Kind Revolution.
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Kerry Washington discusses Scandal. Russell Brand discusses his new book, Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions. St. Vincent performs "New York" from her album Masseduction.
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Stephen and Nick Kroll announce a $1 million donation. Morgan Freeman discusses Madam Secretary and The Story of Us. Grace Gummer discusses Mr. Robot.
Donald Trump's pick-up lines in the '90s. Supreme Genetics. Kathy Bates discusses Disjointed. Nathan MacIntosh gives a stand-up performance. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Morgan Freeman, Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Stephen Colbert's interview of Mike Huckabee's interview of President Trump. Jon Stewart makes a cameo appearance, attempting to give President Trump "equal time". Trombone Shorty sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jackie Chan discusses The Foreigner and confirms the development of Rush Hour 4. Bob Schieffer discusses his new book, Overload. Piano-1-O-Fun with Jon Batiste: New Orleans.
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Tracee Ellis Ross discusses Black-ish. Luke Evans discusses Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. Jade Bird performs "Cathedral" from her album Something American.
Stephen Colbert's interview of Sean Hannity's interview of President Trump. Bill Murray discusses New Worlds, his new album with Jan Vogler. Claire Foy discusses The Crown and Breathe. Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform a medley of songs from West Side Story, included in the album.
President Trump and Rex Tillerson enter the Thunderdome. Potential border walls. Conan O'Brien discusses his career in late night, Conan on the road, and his special week of shows in New York. Tig Notaro discusses One Mississippi.
Stephen Colbert's interview of Maria Bartiromo's interview of President Trump. The O'Reilly Factors. Anna Faris discusses her new book, Unqualified. Amy Sedaris discusses At Home with Amy Sedaris. Tyminski performs "Southern Gothic" from his album of the same name.
Cork a Sock in It. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Shemar Moore discusses S.W.A.T.. Khalid performs "Young Dumb & Broke" from his album American Teen.
Skeletons in the Cabinet. Hugh Laurie discusses Chance. Gretchen Carlson discusses her new book, Be Fierce. Adam Savage & Michael Stevens perform a song from their new show, Brain Candy Live!.
Stephen Colbert's interview of Lou Dobbs's interview of President Trump. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Julianne Moore discusses Suburbicon. Jermaine Fowler discusses Superior Donuts. Fleet Foxes performs "Fool's Errand" from their album Crack-Up.
Russian Roundup. Stephen's own lifestyle brand, Covetton House, gets its own magazine. Dr. Phil McGraw discusses sex addictions (inspired by the Harvey Weinstein case) and fighting a bully. The Late Show Halloween Wiggle, featuring Run the Jewels. Captain Scott Kelly discusses his year-long mission for the NASA and his new book, Endurance.
Stephen acknowledges the terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan. Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mark Ruffalo discusses Thor: Ragnarok. Chris Matthews discusses recent politics and his new book, Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit. Gilbert Gottfried discusses Gilbert.
Rugs: A Public Service Announcement. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Nicole Kidman). Nicole Kidman discusses Big Little Lies and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Jonathan Groff discusses Hamilton and Mindhunter. Jonathan Groff and Stephen present Mindhunter: The Musical. Whitaker Media Rights Holding Company LLC World.
Spain't Misbehaving. Whoopi Goldberg discusses her love for holidays, recent politics and sexual abuse scandals, and her new line of sweaters. Kathryn Hahn discusses A Bad Moms Christmas. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile perform "Over Everything" from their album Lotta Sea Lice.
John Kelly's Asia Trip Itinerary. The "Colbert Emoji" is finally online. Ronan Farrow discusses his investigative report into the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. Marvel's next breakout superhero: "Street Vendor" (starring Zach Cherry). Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, Leonardo Da Vinci. Kelsea Ballerini performs "I Hate Love Songs" from her album Unapologetically.
World premiere of the trailer for The Post. Jason Segel discusses his new book, Otherworld. Jeff Fager & Lesley Stahl discuss 60 Minutes's 50th anniversary and the new book accompanying it, Fifty Years of 60 Minutes. Mavis Staples performs "Build a Bridge" from her album If All I Was Was Black, with Jeff Tweedy, Jon Batiste and Louis Cato providing musical accompaniment.
Sean Astin is Paul Manafort in House Arrest. Jon Stewart reveals Stephen's prize in Night of Too Many Stars. Norman Reedus discusses Ride. Sean Astin discusses Stranger Things. Pat McGann gives a stand-up performance.
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm: Sex Robot Edition. William H. Macy discusses Shameless. Jay Pharaoh discusses White Famous. Rationale performs "Fuel to the Fire" from his eponymous album.
The Trump Postcards: Asia Edition. There Are Too Many "Bad" Movies (with appearances from Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Jessica Williams, Andy Serkis, Chris O'Dowd and Bob Odenkirk). John Mulaney discusses Kid Gorgeous. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Coming Soon, with Jason Segel (new footage from November 7 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Lawrence O'Donnell, Jay Pharaoh, Sean Astin and Jon Stewart.
Tyler Perry discusses his new book, Higher Is Waiting, and Backseat. Anthony Atamaniuk discusses I Came Up with Christmas: A President Show Christmas, the Christmas special for The President Show. John Avlon discusses his new book, Washington's Farewell.
Stephen takes issue with the latest "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Stephen Colbert's Bench Warmers. Jordan Peele discusses Get Out. Alia Shawkat discusses Arrested Development and Search Party. Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance.
Ben Affleck discusses Justice League, the upcoming 20th anniversary of Good Will Hunting and recent sexual harassment accusations in Hollywood. Greta Gerwig discusses Lady Bird. Dead & Company perform "Jack Straw".
Go Fund Yourself. Norah O'Donnell discusses CBS This Morning. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Alia Shawkat, Joe Biden and Jordan Peele. Dead & Company perform "Uncle John's Band".
Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics and recent sexual harassment accusations in the country. Desus & Mero discuss their late-night show on Viceland. Vic Mensa performs "We Could Be Free" from his album The Autobiography.
Happy Thanksgiving (featuring Tony Robbins). The Big Furry Hat. John Leguizamo discusses Latin History for Morons. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Tips. Elton John performs "Bennie and the Jets".
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Kate Winslet discusses her career, Wonder Wheel and the upcoming 20th anniversary of Titanic. Wolf Alice performs "Sadboy" from their album Visions of a Life.
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Carol Burnett discusses the upcoming 50th anniversary of The Carol Burnett Show and her new book, In Such Good Company. Lewis Black discusses recent politics and sexual harassment accusations, and his new comedy tour, Joke's on US.
Holiday Collusion Season. Galino & Farnes: The Attorney Guys. Billy Bush confirms the authenticity of the Access Hollywood bus tape and discusses what happened with his career because of it. Gwendoline Christie discusses Star Wars: The Last Jedi. A The Late Show Holiday Classic (cameo appearance by Liam Neeson).
Hallmark Cards: The Roy Moore Collection. Saoirse Ronan discusses Lady Bird. Van Jones discusses recent politics and his new book, Beyond the Messy Truth. Michelle Wolf discusses her stand-up special, Nice Lady.
Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Ed Helms discusses The Fake News with Ted Nelms and Father Figures. Christopher Jackson discusses Bull. Christopher Jackson and Stephen present Bull: The Musical. Bleachers performs "I Miss Those Days" from their album Gone Now.
Stephen acknowledges the wildfires burning across California. Late Show's American Voices -- and also Faces. Sarah Paulson discusses The Post. Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches (with John Hodgman). John Hodgman discusses his new book, Vacationland.
Letters to Santa from The Trumps. Lost Star Wars footage of Luke Skywalker at the Mos Eisley cantina. Mark Hamill discusses Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Bobby Flay discusses his new book, Fit, and prepares some healthy holiday treats. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Michelle Wolf, Billy Bush, Van Jones, John Hodgman, Saoirse Ronan and Sarah Paulson.
Stephen acknowledges the bombing at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Matt Damon discusses the 20th anniversary of Good Will Hunting and Downsizing. Rahm Emanuel, mayor of Chicago, discusses recent politics and his podcast, Chicago Stories. Juanes performs "Es Tarde" from his album Mis Planes Son Amarte.
Mac DeMarco sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Tom Hanks discusses The Post and his new book, Uncommon Type (Some Stories). Katy Tur discusses recent politics and her new book, Unbelievable.
The Late Show Presents: The Legend of Roy Moore. Rescue Dog Rescue with Nick Jonas. Nick Jonas discusses Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Dennis Rodman discusses his relationship with North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. Jeezy performs "Like Them" from his album Pressure, featuring Tory Lanez.
Brain Fight with Tuck Buckford. Adam Driver discusses Star Wars: The Last Jedi. John Early discusses Search Party. A special holiday performance: Jon Batiste performs "Winter Wonderland" from his new album, Christmas with Jon Batiste.
^Louis C.K. was originally scheduled to appear on this date, but canceled hours before ahead of a New York Times story where five women accused him of sexual misconduct, which C.K. later confirmed to be true. Macy was brought in as a last-minute replacement.[1]
