Episode 1
10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
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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 9
Episode 2
10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
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Episode 3
10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.
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Episode 4
10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
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Episode 5
10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
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Episode 6
10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
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Episode 7
10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
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Episode 8
10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
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Episode 9
10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
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Episode 10
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks
Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
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Episode 11
10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
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Episode 12
10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
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Episode 13
10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.
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Episode 14
10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
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Episode 15
10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.
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Episode 16
Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.
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Episode 17
Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.
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Episode 19
Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.
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Episode 20
Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
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Episode 21
Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
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Episode 22
David Letterman, The National
Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.
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Episode 23
Bradley Cooper, José Andrés
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
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Episode 24
Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
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Episode 25
Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo
Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.
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Episode 26
Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
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Episode 28
Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott
Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
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Episode 29
Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert
Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.
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Episode 30
Adam Driver, Jon Batiste
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.
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Episode 31
Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson
Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.
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Episode 32
Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.
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Episode 33
Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson
Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.
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Episode 34
Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
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Episode 35
1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
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Episode 36
1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
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Episode 37
Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson
Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.
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Episode 38
1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.
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Episode 39
1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
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Episode 40
1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
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Episode 41
1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
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Episode 42
1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
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Episode 43
1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
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Episode 44
1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
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Episode 45
1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.
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Episode 46
1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
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Episode 47
John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake
Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.
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Episode 48
2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
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Episode 49
2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
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Episode 51
2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
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Episode 52
2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.
Episode 53
2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
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Episode 54
Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
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Episode 55
2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
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Episode 56
2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
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Episode 57
2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.
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Episode 58
2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
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Episode 59
2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
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Episode 60
2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
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Episode 61
3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
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Episode 62
3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
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Episode 63
3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.
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Episode 64
3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.
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Episode 65
3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
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Episode 66
3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
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Episode 67
Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
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Episode 68
3/14/24 (Paul Simon)
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
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Episode 69
3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
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Episode 70
3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.
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Episode 71
3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
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Episode 72
Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.
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Episode 73
Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson
Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
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Episode 74
4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.
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Episode 75
4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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Episode 76
4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.
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Episode 77
4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
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Episode 78
We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
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Episode 79
4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)
Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
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Episode 80
Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers
Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.
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Episode 81
4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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Episode 82
Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
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Episode 83
4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)
Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.
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Episode 84
4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
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Episode 85
5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
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Episode 86
John Leguizamo, Laura Coates
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.
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Episode 87
Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
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Episode 88
Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.
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Episode 89
5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)
Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.
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Episode 90
5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)
Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.
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Episode 91
5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.
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Episode 92
5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)
Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.
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Episode 93
Up For Debate!
Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.
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Episode 94
5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)
Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
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Episode 95
Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along"
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
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Episode 96
Billie Eilish
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.
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Episode 97
5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)
Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
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Episode 98
5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.
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Episode 99
6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.
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Episode 100
Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”
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Episode 101
6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.
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Episode 102
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.
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Episode 103
6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.
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Episode 104
6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.
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Episode 105
6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)
Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.
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Episode 106
6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
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Episode 107
6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.
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Episode 108
6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
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Episode 109
6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)
Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
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Episode 110
6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.
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Episode 111
7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)
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Episode 123
Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins
Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.
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Episode 124
Bowen Yang, Nick Cave
Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.
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Episode 125
Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky
Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.
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Episode 126
8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)
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Episode 130
8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)
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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