Episode 1
John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.
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Comedy• Talk
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · ★ 6.1
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Season 4
Episode 2
Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan
Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.
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Episode 3
Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.
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Episode 4
Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock
Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.
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Episode 5
Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.
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Episode 6
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.
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Episode 7
Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart
Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.
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Episode 8
John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.
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Episode 9
Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie
Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.
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Episode 10
“Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”
A celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.
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Episode 11
Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.
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Episode 12
Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.
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Episode 13
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani
Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.
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Episode 14
Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.
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Episode 15
America Ferrera, Nas
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.
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Episode 16
Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste
Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.
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Episode 17
Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.
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Episode 18
Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.
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Episode 19
Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels
Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.
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Episode 20
Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki
Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.
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Episode 21
Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.
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Episode 22
Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.
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Episode 23
Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott
Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.
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Episode 24
Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson
Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.
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Episode 25
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti
Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.
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Episode 26
Peter Dinklage, Busy Philipps, Noname
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actress Busy Philipps, with musical guest Noname.
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Episode 27
Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Laura Benanti, The Revivalists
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough with musical guests Mika Brzezinski, actress Laura Benanti, and The Revivalists.
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Episode 28
Robin Wright, Caitlin Peluffo, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Melissa McCarthy
Stephen welcomes actress Robin Wright, comic Caitlin Peluffo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Melissa McCarthy.
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Episode 29
Sarah Silverman, Scott Bakula, Transviolet
Stephen welcomes comic Sarah Silverman, actor Scott Bakula, with musical guest Transviolet.
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Episode 30
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Charlamagne Tha God
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, and TV personality Charlamagne Tha God.
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Episode 31
Gerard Butler, Rowan Atkinson, Ina Garten
Stephen welcomes actor Gerard Butler, actor Rowan Atkinson, and author Ina Garten.
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Episode 32
Gayle King, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King with musical guests Andrea and Matteo Bocelli.
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Episode 33
Phil McGraw, Kayli Carter, Janelle Monáe
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Kayli Carter, with musical guest Janelle Monáe.
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Episode 34
Kerry Washington, Taylor Mac
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and talks with musical guest Taylor Mac.
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Episode 35
Sarah Jessica Parker, Nancy Pelosi, Christine & the Queens
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Jessica Parker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- Calif.), with musical guests Christine and the Queens.
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Episode 36
Mike Myers, Christiane Amanpour
Stephen welcomes actor Mike Myers and journalist Christiane Amanpour.
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Episode 37
Chris Wallace, Cole Sprouse, Tony Bennett
Stephen welcomes TV anchor Chris Wallace, actor Cole Sprouse, with musical guest Tony Bennett.
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Episode 38
Billy Eichner, Itzhak Perlman
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and talks with musical guest Itzhak Perlman.
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Episode 39
Jude Law, Amy Klobuchar
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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Episode 40
John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Hasan Minhaj
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, and comic Hasan Minhaj. (A live broadcast for election night.)
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Episode 41
Chris Pine, Major Garrett
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pine, Major Garrett, and CBS News chief White House correspondent.
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Episode 42
Billy Crystal, Kirsten Gillibrand, Big Red Machine
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, with musical guest Big Red Machine.
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Episode 43
Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Big Red Machine
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, with musical guest Big Red Machine.
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Episode 44
Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy, Six-String Soldiers
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy talks and performs, and Six-String Soldiers sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
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Episode 45
Rachel Weisz, Jason Mantzoukas, Demetri Martin, Dolph Lundgren
Stephen welcomes actress Rachel Weisz, actor Jason Mantzoukas, comic Demetri Martin, and actor Dolph Lundgren.
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Episode 46
Ricky Gervais, Bianna Golodryga, Flynn McGarry
Stephen welcomes comic Ricky Gervais, TV personality Bianna Golodryga, and chef Flynn McGarry.
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Episode 47
Ben Stiller, Jemele Hill, Jorja Smith
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller, sports journalist Jemele Hill, with musical guest Jorja Smith.
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Episode 48
Timothée Chalamet, Sonia Sotomayor, Graham Kay
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and comic Graham Kay.
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Episode 49
Millie Bobby Brown, Anthony Salvanto, Josh Groban
Stephen welcomes actress Millie Bobby Brown, CBS News anchor Anthony Salvanto, with musical guest Josh Groban.
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Episode 50
Michael Douglas, Ben Sasse
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Douglas and Senator Ben Sasse.
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Episode 51
Connie Britton, George R.R. Martin, José Andrés
Stephen welcomes actress Connie Britton, author George R.R. Martin, and chef José Andrés.
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Episode 53
Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jake Tapper, Kerry Washington, Charlamagne Tha God
Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, journalist Jake Tapper, actress Kerry Washington, and comic Charlamagne Tha God.
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Episode 54
Eric McCormack, David Alan Grier, Sara Bareilles
Stephen welcomes actor Eric McCormack, actor David Alan Grier, with musical guest Sara Bareilles.
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Episode 55
Garth Brooks, Tim Meadows
Stephen welcomes singer Garth Brooks and actor Tim Meadows.
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Episode 56
Michelle Obama, Common
Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama with musical guest Common.
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Episode 57
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lucas Hedges, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
Stephen welcomes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Lucas Hedges, with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
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Episode 58
Julia Roberts, Patrick Wilson
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and actor Patrick Wilson.
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Episode 59
Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and actress Emily Mortimer.
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Episode 60
Bernie Sanders, Chris Gethard
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and comic Chris Gethard.
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Episode 61
Kathy Griffin, Emma Willmann
Stephen welcomes comic Kathy Griffin and comic Emma Willmann.
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Episode 62
Bryan Cranston, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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Episode 63
Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Pally, Jungle
Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, actor Adam Pally, with musical guest Jungle.
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Episode 64
Leslie Mann, Brandon Micheal Hall, Lil' Wayne
Stephen welcomes actress Leslie Mann, actor Brandon Micheal Hall, with musical guest Lil’ Wayne.
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Episode 65
Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Julián Castro, Ira Madison III
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, and writer Ira Madison III.
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Episode 66
Tony Shalhoub, Joe Wong, Bryan Cranston, Laura Linney, Rachel Dratch, John Oliver, Nick Kroll
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Shalhoub, comic Joe Wong, actor Bryan Cranston, actress Laura Linney, actress Rachel Dratch, TV host John Oliver, and actor Nick Kroll.
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Episode 67
Sandra Bullock, Barry Jenkins
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and director Barry Jenkins.
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Episode 68
Emily Blunt, Adam Schiff, St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Rep. Adam Schiff, with musical guest St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
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Episode 69
Steve Carell, KiKi Layne
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and actress KiKi Layne.
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Episode 70
John C. Reilly, Sen. Jeff Flake
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and Senator Jeff Flake.
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Episode 71
Laura Benanti, Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, comic Jon Stewart, with musical guest Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
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Episode 72
Ethan Hawke, Jon Glaser, Taylor Bennett
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, actor Jon Glaser, with musical guest Taylor Bennett.
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Episode 73
Keegan-Michael Key, Josh Hutcherson
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and actor Josh Hutcherson.
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Episode 74
Kevin Hart, Nicole Byer
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Hart and comic Nicole Byer.
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Episode 75
Kamala Harris, Bradley Whitford, Gary Clark Jr.
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris, actor Bradley Whitford, with musical guest Gary Clark Jr..
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Episode 76
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jamie Oliver
Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and chef Jamie Oliver.
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Episode 77
James McAvoy, Sonequa Martin-Green, Kane Brown
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, with musical guest Kane Brown.
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Episode 78
Kirsten Gillibrand, M. Night Shyamalan
Stephen welcomes Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.
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Episode 79
Jake Gyllenhaal, Pete Holmes
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, comic Pete Holmes.
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Episode 80
Sarah Paulson, Killer Mike, Future
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, rapper Killer Mike, with musical guest Future.
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Episode 81
William H. Macy, Rebecca Traister
Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy and author Rebecca Traister.
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Episode 82
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Method Man
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Method Man.
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Episode 83
Drew Barrymore, Mo Rocca, Maggie Rogers
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore, TV personality Mo Rocca, with musical guest Maggie Rogers.
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Episode 84
Matthew McConaughey, Better Oblivion Community Center
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey with musical guest Better Oblivion Community Center.
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Episode 85
Michael Moore, Ken Marino, Dermot Kennedy
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, actor Ken Marino, with musical guest Dermot Kennedy.
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Episode 86
John Goodman, Samantha Ruddy
Stephen welcomes actor John Goodman and comic Samantha Ruddy.
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Episode 87
Cliff Sims, Paul Simon
Stephen welcomes the former special assistant to President Donald Trump, Cliff Sims, with musical guest Paul Simon.
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Episode 88
Chris Christie, Yvette Nicole Brown
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
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Episode 89
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Max Greenfield
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political consultant Mark McKinnon, journalist Alex Wagner, and actor Max Greenfield.
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Episode 90
Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Django Gold
Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Editor-in-Chief of “Vanity Fair”, and comic Django Gold.
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Episode 91
Super Bowl Edition, with Conan O'Brien, James Taylor
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien, James Taylor performs, and surprise guests.
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Episode 92
Taraji P. Henson, Matt Walsh, Marie Kondo
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Matt Walsh, and TV personality Marie Kondo.
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Episode 93
Live broadcast following the State of the Union
Stephen welcomes journalists Norah O’Donnell, John Dickerson, Gayle King and Bianna Golodryga, and filmmaker Spike Lee.
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Episode 94
Steve Buscemi, Bret Baier, Sasha Sloan
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi, TV personality Bret Baier, with musical guest Sasha Sloan.
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Episode 95
Chris Pratt, Meghan McCain, Beirut
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pratt, TV personality Meghan McCain, with musical guest Beirut.
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Episode 96
Glenn Close, Byron Bowers
Stephen welcomes actress Glenn Close and comic Byron Bowers.
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Episode 97
John Oliver, BLACKPINK
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with musical guest BLACKPINK.
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Episode 98
Regina King, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Jena Friedman
Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, and comic Jena Friedman.
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Episode 99
Trevor Noah, Natasha Lyonne
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and actress Natasha Lyonne.
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Episode 100
Bradley Cooper, Pete Buttigieg
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg.
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Episode 101
Jeff Goldblum, Jacques Torres, The Marcus King Band
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, chef Jacques Torres, with musical guest The Marcus King Band.
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Episode 102
Jake Tapper, Amy Sedaris, The Claypool Lennon Delirium
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest The Claypool Lennon Delirium.
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Episode 103
Andrew McCabe, Dan Levy, Sigrid
Stephen welcomes former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, actor Dan Levy, with musical guest Sigrid.
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Episode 104
Reba McEntire, Margaret Brennan
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Reba McEntire and TV host Margaret Brennan.
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Episode 105
Annette Bening, Ana Navarro, Ben Platt
Stephen welcomes actress Annette Bening, political commentator Ana Navarro, with musical guest Ben Platt.
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Episode 106
Don Cheadle, Colin Quinn
Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and comic Colin Quinn.
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Episode 107
Julianne Moore, Thomas Lennon, Bebe Rexha
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Thomas Lennon, with musical guest Bebe Rexha.
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Episode 108
Kit Harington, Amber Tamblyn, Hozier
Stephen welcomes actor Kit Harington, actress Amber Tamblyn, with musical guest Hozier.
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Episode 109
Willie Geist, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dwayne Perkins
Stephen welcomes TV personality Willie Geist, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and comic Dwayne Perkins.
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Episode 110
Gayle King, Pamela Adlon, Mumford & Sons
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.
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Episode 111
Cory Booker, Matt Ingebretson, Jake Weisman
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and actors Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman.
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Episode 112
Damian Lewis, Tulsi Gabbard, Ellie Goulding
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.
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Episode 113
John Turturro, Andrew Rannells, Robyn
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, actor Andrew Rannells, with musical guest Robyn.
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Episode 114
Patricia Arquette, Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, actor Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, with musical guests Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.
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Episode 115
Christine Baranski, Adam Kinzinger, Aparna Nancherla
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and comic Aparna Nancherla.
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Episode 116
Laura Benanti, Donnie Wahlberg, Heidi Schreck, Christine Baranski
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, actor Donnie Wahlberg, playwright Heidi Schreck, and actress Christine Baranski.
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Episode 117
Lupita Nyong'o, Vicky Ward, Spike Jonze, Karen O, Danger Mouse
Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o, author Vicky Ward, with musical guests Spike Jonze directs aance by Karen O and Danger Mouse.
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Episode 118
Chris Hayes, Nico Parker
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Nico Parker.
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Episode 119
Paul Giamatti, Doug Jones, Aparna Nancherla, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, Senator Doug Jones, comic Aparna Nancherla, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Episode 120
Elizabeth Warren, Tony Hale
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor Tony Hale.
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Episode 121
Keri Russell, Martha Stewart
Stephen welcomes actress Keri Russell and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart.
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Episode 122
Charles Barkley, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Charles Barkley and actress Tig Notaro.
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Episode 123
Nathan Lane, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Tan France
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane, TV personalities Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, and Karamo Brown and Tan France.
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Episode 124
Emilia Clarke, Henry Winkler, H.E.R.
Stephen welcomes actress Emilia Clarke, actor Henry Winkler, with musical guest H.E.R..
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Episode 125
John Lithgow, Stacey Abrams, Kevin Garrett
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, politician Stacey Abrams, with musical guest Kevin Garrett.
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Episode 126
Sandra Oh, Zachary Levi, Nina Nesbitt
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Zachary Levi, with musical guest Nina Nesbitt.
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Episode 127
Hank Azaria, Henry Louis Gates Jr, Emilia Clarke, Jeff Goldblum
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria, literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr, actress Emilia Clarke, and actor Jeff Goldblum.
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Episode 128
Zach Galifianakis, Eric Swalwell, Ellie Goulding
Stephen welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, Rep. Eric Swalwell, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.
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Episode 129
Michelle Williams, Emily Bazelon, Oscar the Grouch
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams, journalist Emily Bazelon, and a special appearance by Oscar the Grouch.
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Episode 130
Anderson Cooper, Ruth Wilson, Ilhan Omar
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, actress Ruth Wilson, and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
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Episode 131
Molly Shannon, Gary Cole, Paul Simon, Trevor Noah
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon, actor Gary Cole, Paul Simon performs, and TV host Trevor Noah.
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Episode 132
Laurie Metcalf, Ramy Youssef, Cage the Elephant
Stephen welcomes actress Laurie Metcalf, actor Ramy Youssef, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.
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Episode 133
Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman, The Lumineers, “The Avengers” & Peter Grosz
Stephen welcomes journalists Anna Palmer with musical guests Jake Sherman & The Lumineers, special appearances by the cast of “Avengers: Endgame”, and actor Peter Grosz.
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Episode 134
Samantha Bee, Retta, Neal Katyal, Cage the Elephant
Stephen welcomes TV host Samantha Bee, actress Retta, lawyer Neal Katyal’s analysis of the Mueller Report, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.
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Episode 135
Robert De Niro, Beth Behrs
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Beth Behrs.
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Episode 136
Seth Rogen, Ronda Rousey, Jessica Yellin
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen, professional wrestler Ronda Rousey, and author Jessica Yellin.
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Episode 137
Christina Applegate, Van Jones, Bear Grylls
Stephen welcomes actress Christina Applegate, author Van Jones, and adventurer Bear Grylls.
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Episode 138
Mariska Hargitay, Thomas Middleditch, Hootie & the Blowfish
Stephen welcomes actress Mariska Hargitay, actor Thomas Middleditch, with musical guest Hootie & the Blowfish.
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Episode 139
Chris Cuomo, Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, James Taylor
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor Nicholas Hoult, actress Lily Collins, with musical guest James Taylor.
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Episode 140
Craig Ferguson, Ronda Rousey
Stephen welcomes actor Craig Ferguson and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey.
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Episode 141
Common, Rachel Dratch, Maren Morris
Stephen welcomes actor Common, actress Rachel Dratch, with musical guest Maren Morris.
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Episode 142
Anne Hathaway, Ari Melber
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and attorney Ari Melber.
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Episode 143
Bryan Cranston, RuPaul Charles, Bonnie Raitt
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, TV host RuPaul Charles, with musical guest Bonnie Raitt.
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Episode 144
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, Clea DuVall
Stephen welcomes actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, and Sarah Sutherland and Clea DuVall (“Veep”).
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Episode 145
Keanu Reeves, Santino Fontana
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, actor Santino Fontana, and a special appearance by actor Bryan Cranston.
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Episode 146
Bill Hader, James Bay
Stephen welcomes actor Bill Hader with musical guest James Bay.
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Episode 147
Gayle King, Anthony Mason, Tony Dokoupil, Pete Holmes, The National
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason with musical guests Tony Dokoupil, comic Pete Holmes, and The National.
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Episode 148
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, BTS
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and talks with musical guests Tommy Vietor, and BTS.
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Episode 149
The Cast of The Big Bang Theory, Barenaked Ladies
Stephen welcomes actors Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch (from “The Big Bang Theory”), with a musical performance by Barenaked Ladies.
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Episode 150
Olivia Wilde, Scott Pelley, BTS
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde, journalist Scott Pelley, with musical guest BTS.
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Episode 151
Julianna Margulies, Adm. William McRaven, The Broadway cast of 'The Prom'
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, retired Adm. William McRaven, and performance from the cast of “The Prom.”
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Episode 153
Senator Kamala Harris, Kaitlyn Dever
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and actress Kaitlyn Dever.
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Episode 154
Conan O'Brien, Jim Sciutto, The National
Stephen welcomes talk show host Conan O’Brien, journalist Jim Sciutto, with musical guest The National.
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Episode 155
Wanda Sykes, Vanessa Bayer
Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and actress Vanessa Bayer.
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Episode 156
Emma Thompson, Adam Scott, Spiritualized
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson, actor Adam Scott, with musical guest Spiritualized.
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Episode 157
James Corden, Zoë Kravitz, Lewis Capaldi
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, actress Zoë Kravitz, with musical guest Lewis Capaldi.
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Episode 158
Mindy Kaling, Seth Green
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and actor Seth Green.
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Episode 159
Elisabeth Moss, Matt Bomer, Steven Rogers
Stephen welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, actor Matt Bomer, and comic Steven Rogers.
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Episode 160
Samuel L. Jackson, Ash Carter
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
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Episode 161
Tim McGraw, Jon Meacham, Tessa Thompson, Jessie Reyez ft. 6lack
Stephen welcomes singer Tim McGraw, historian Jon Meacham, actress Tessa Thompson, with musical guests Jessie Reyez and 6lack.
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Episode 162
Beto O'Rourke, Billy Porter
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke and actor Billy Porter.
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Episode 163
Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson, Lykke Li
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson talks, with musical guests and with Lykke Li.
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Episode 164
Aubrey Plaza, Dan Abrams
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Dan Abrams.
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Episode 165
Dax Shepard, Preet Bharara, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Stephen welcomes actor Dax Shepard, lawyer Preet Bharara, with musical guest Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
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Episode 166
Chris Matthews, Jessie Buckley
Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Matthews and talks with musical guest Jessie Buckley.
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Episode 168
Russell Crowe, The Raconteurs
Stephen welcomes actor Russell Crowe with musical guest The Raconteurs.
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Episode 169
Naomi Watts, Lori Lightfoot, The Raconteurs
Stephen welcomes actress Naomi Watts, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with musical guest The Raconteurs.
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Episode 170
Tom Holland, Andrew Yang, Jenny Lewis
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Holland and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, with musical guest Jenny Lewis.
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Episode 171
Zendaya, Julian Edelman
Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and professional football player Julian Edelman.
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Episode 172
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Incubus
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with musical guest Incubus.
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Episode 173
Chris Christie, Carly Zakin, Danielle Weisberg
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and the Skimm founders Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg.
45 min Track
Episode 174
Ricky Gervais, X Ambassadors
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais with musical guest X Ambassadors.
45 min Track
Episode 175
Awkwafina, Donny Deutsch, The Mountain Goats
Stephen welcomes actress Awkwafina, TV personality Donny Deutsch, with musical guest The Mountain Goats.
45 min Track
Episode 176
Sofía Vergara, David Cross, Tove Lo
Stephen welcomes actress Sofía Vergara, comic David Cross, with musical guest Tove Lo.
45 min Track
Episode 177
Norah O'Donnell, Topher Grace
News anchor Norah O'Donnell and actor Topher Grace appear as guests. Ahamed Weinberg performs stand-up comedy.
45 min Track
Episode 178
John Oliver, Joe Namath
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and retired professional football player Joe Namath.
45 min Track
Episode 179
Jake Gyllenhaal, Marianne Williamson, Daniel Simonsen
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, and stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen.
45 min Track
Episode 180
Julián Castro, Tony Hale, Nilüfer Yanya
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro, actor Tony Hale, with musical guest Nilüfer Yanya.
45 min Track
Episode 181
Chris Wallace, Jamie Bell
Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Wallace and actor Jamie Bell.
45 min Track
Episode 182
Jeff Goldblum, Aisha Tyler
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Aisha Tyler.
45 min Track
Episode 183
John Leguizamo, Ricky Gervais, Candice Thompson
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, actor Ricky Gervais, and comic Candice Thompson.
45 min Track
Episode 184
Idris Elba, Maude Apatow, Perry Farrell
Stephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, actress Maude Apatow, with musical guest Perry Farrell.
45 min Track
Episode 185
Jeff Daniels, Katy Tur, Jacob Soboroff
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff.
45 min Track
Episode 186
Rahm Emanuel, Michael Ian Black
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and actor Michael Ian Black.
45 min Track
Episode 187
Meek Mill, Nicholas Braun
Stephen welcomes rapper Meek Mill and actor Nicholas Braun.
45 min Track
Episode 188
Brian Cox,Hannah Gadsby, and Shane Torres.
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox, comic Hannah Gadsby, and stand-up comedian Shane Torres.
45 min Track
Episode 189
Amanda Seyfried, Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon, Keith L. Williams
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actors Jacob Tremblay, and Brady Noon and Keith L. Williams (“Good Boys”).
45 min Track
Episode 190
Tiffany Haddish, Jared Harris, The Smashing Pumpkins
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish, actor Jared Harris, with musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins.
45 min Track
Episode 192
Cate Blanchett, Marc Maron
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett and actor Marc Maron.
45 min Track
Episode 193
Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Goo Goo Dolls
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, with musical guest Goo Goo Dolls.
45 min Track
Episode 194
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jillian Bell, Tori Kelly
Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, actress Jillian Bell, with musical guest Tori Kelly.
45 min Track
Episode 195
Kirsten Dunst, Adam Devine, Lee Pace
Stephen welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor Adam Devine, and actor Lee Pace.
45 min Track
Cast
Stephen Colbert
Self - Host
Crew
Riley Mellon
Other
Brendan Hurley
Other
Larry Hartman
Production Design
Jim Fenhagen
Production Design
Brandon Marianacci
Producer
Adam Wager
Supervising Producer
Matt Lappin
Co-Executive Producer
Ariel Dumas
Supervising Producer
Megan Gearheart
Producer
Tanya Michnevich
Co-Executive Producer
Opus Moreschi
Co-Executive Producer
Lou Grieci
Line Producer
Gabe Gronli
Producer
Bjoern Stejskal
Supervising Producer
Ballard C. Boyd
Producer
Sara Vilkomerson
Supervising Producer
Jay Katsir
Supervising Producer
Emily Gertler
Supervising Producer
Aaron Cohen
Supervising Producer
Michael Brumm
Producer
Jake Plunkett
Producer
Paige Kendig
Producer
Paul Dinello
Supervising Producer
Barry Julien
Co-Executive Producer
Tom Purcell
Executive Producer
Stephen Colbert
Executive Producer
Louis Cato
Musician
Jon Stewart
Executive Producer