Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra
Viola Davis discusses ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Darlene Love and Stephen wishes Jon Batiste a happy birthday. Brian Greene discusses physics. George Ezra performs "Blame It on Me" from his album ‘Wanted on Voyage’.
Episodes
41
Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless 45
Candy Crush Saga “movie clip” with Liam Neeson. Aziz Ansari discusses ‘Master of None’, with an appearance from his father. Shonda Rhimes discusses her new book, ‘Year of Yes’. Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless discuss ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’.
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Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra 45
Viola Davis discusses ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Darlene Love and Stephen wishes Jon Batiste a happy birthday. Brian Greene discusses physics. George Ezra performs “Blame It on Me” from his album ‘Wanted on Voyage’.
43
Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet 45
An appearance from John Dickerson. Jennifer Connelly discusses ‘Shelter’. Judd Apatow discusses his comeback to standup comedy and his new book, ‘Sick in the Head’. The Internet performs “Under Control” from their album ‘Ego Death’.
44
Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley 45
Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Spotlight’. The Big Furry Hat (with John Cleese). John Cleese discusses his career in comedy and his new book, ‘So, Anyway…’. Michael Flatley discusses ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’, followed by a tap dance performance. Stephen acknowledges the terrorists attacks in France in the episode’s outro.
45
Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats 45
Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs discusses the terrorists attacks in France. Bill Maher discusses religion and the presidential election. Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses the War in Afghanistan. Shepard Fairey discusses his art and his new book, ‘Covert to Overt’. A performance by The Acro-Cats.
46
Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd 45
CeeLo Green sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Julianne Moore discusses ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ and her new book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry’. Burt Reynolds discusses his acting career and his new book, ‘But Enough About Me’. Public Image Ltd performs “Double Trouble” from their album ‘What the World Needs Now…’.
47
Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor 45
The Hungry for Power Games (Bobby Jindal). Sharon Stone discusses ‘Agent X’. Justin Theroux discusses ‘The Leftovers’ and has an eyebrow acting contest with Stephen. James Taylor performs “Montana” from his album ‘Before This World’, an updated version of “Fire and Rain” with Stephen and a folk rendition of “La Marseillaise”.
48
Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber 45
12-year-old Brandon Niederauer sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jane Fonda discusses ‘Youth, Grace and Frankie’ and her career. Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the musical and performs excerpts from his works with Stephen and Jon Batiste.
49
Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots 45
Vulfpeck sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Michael Caine discusses ‘Youth’ and his career. Larry Wilmore discusses ‘The Nightly Show’ and his new book, ‘I’d Rather We Got Casinos’. Boots performs “C.U.R.E.” from his album ‘AQUΛRIA’.
50
Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket 45
An appearance from 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. Sylvester Stallone discusses ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’. Ted Koppel discusses his new book, ‘Lights Out’. My Morning Jacket performs “Tropics” from their album ‘The Waterfall’.
51
Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon 45
Spike Lee discusses ‘Chi-Raq’. Andy Cohen discusses ‘Then and Now’ and his new book, ‘The Andy Cohen Diaries’. Carly Simon discusses her new memoir, ‘Boys in the Trees’ and performs “Mockingbird” with Stephen. Simon also performs “I Can’t Thank You Enough” from her greatest hits album ‘Songs from the Trees
52
Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud 45
The Late Show celebrates Thanksgiving. Gloria Estefan discusses ‘On Your Feet!’ and her Cuban heritage. Stephen says goodbye to Zobo, the Late Show Joke-Testing Ape. Eric Greitens and Jake Wood discuss ‘The Mission Continues’ and ‘Team Rubicon’. Daniel Boulud presents his new book, ‘Daniel: My French Cuisine’, and prepares turkeys with Stephen.
53
Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson 45
Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and Taylor Hill eat buffalo wings. Steve Carell discusses ‘The Big Short’ and sings “Dance With Me” with Stephen. Jennifer Hudson discusses ‘The Color Purple’. Morgan Freeman’s announcer audition. Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple perform “Push Da Button”.
54
Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom 45
Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs “Leaving the City” from […]
55
Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile 45
Michelle Dockery, Alan Bonneville and Allen Leech discuss ‘Downton Abbey’ and perform a scene with Stephen. Stephen changes a lightbulb outside the Ed Sullivan Theater. Adam McKay discusses ‘The Big Short’. Kurt Vile performs “Pretty Pimpin” from his album ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down…’.
56
Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo 45
Jon Stewart makes an appearance to discuss the Zadroga Act. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Bruce Willis discusses ‘Misery’. Stephen doesn’t believe Willis does his own stunts and a fight ensues. Michael Lewis discusses ‘The Big Short’. Andrew Delbanco and Stephen ride a rollercoaster and discuss ‘Moby-Dick’. Lizzo performs “Ain’t I” from her album ‘Big Grrrl […]
57
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings 45
Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘Hamilton’, New York and his influences. Miranda and Stephen present “Button! The American Musical”. Ike Barinholtz discusses ‘Sisters’. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform “8 Days (of Hanukkah)” from their album ‘It’s a Holiday Soul Party’.
58
Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney 45
Stephen says goodbye to oil. Jennifer Lawrence discusses ‘Joy’ and being human. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Jennifer Lawrence). Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the presidential election. The Late Show Presents: Quotable Notables’ Quotables. Sleater-Kinney performs “Bury Our Friends” from their album ‘No Cities to Love’.
59
Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze 45
Stephen auditions as Han Solo (appearances by Harrison Ford and J. J. Abrams). Quentin Tarantino discusses ‘The Hateful Eight’ and his career. The Big Furry Hat. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and teaches Stephen his King George III walk. Squeeze performs “Happy Days” from their album ‘Cradle to the Grave’, with Jon Batiste & Stay Human […]
60
Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins 45
Hashtag: #SpoilerSpoilers. Robert De Niro discusses ‘Joy’ and his career. De Niro also enjoys a cold martini (and silence) with Stephen. Daniel Gilbert discusses his new book, ‘Stumbling on Happiness’. Henry Rollins discusses ‘He Never Died’ and performs A Very Rollins Christmas with Stephen.
