Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary…
Episodes
1
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs 45
Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s “Excuses Song” featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform “Living Proof” from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show […]
2
Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor 45
Animal Earth. Italy Cam. “Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!” Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.
3
Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves 45
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.
4
Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson 45
Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.
5
Justice Stephen Breyer 45
Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
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Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim 45
The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.
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Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham 45
Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs “On the Wrong Side” from his self-titled album.
8
The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! 45
The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes “The Colbert Questionert” (new footage from March 2 episode).
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Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges 45
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs “Motorbike” from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.
10
Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner 45
Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, “Summer of Love”. Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.
11
Anderson Cooper, John Mayer 45
Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs “Wild Blue” from his album ‘Sob Rock’.
12
Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart 45
Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes “The Colbert Questionert” (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.
13
Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson 45
The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside […]
14
Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola 45
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
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John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean 45
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs “State of the Union 444” from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.
16
Rebecca Ferguson 45
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.
17
Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith 45
Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs “Old School” from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.
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Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band 45
The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs “Out in the Middle” from their album ‘The Comeback’.
19
Bret Baier, Susie Essman 45
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, […]
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Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve 45
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
