Wanda Sykes, Cole Escola
Stephen acknowledges the death of Pope Francis. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses recent politics and her stand-up tour, ‘Please & Thank You’. Cole Escola discusses ‘Oh, Mary!’.
Episodes
61
Adam Scott, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen 41
Cyborgasm. Adam Scott discusses ‘Severance’. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen discusses recent politics.
62
Kate Winslet, Jharrel Jerome 41
Stephen acknowledges the death of David Lynch. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet takes “The Colbert Questionert” (new footage from September 24, 2024 episode). Jharrel Jerome discusses ‘Unstoppable’.
63
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jalen Ngonda 41
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Jalen Ngonda performs “If You Don’t Want My Love” from his album ‘Come Around and Love Me’.
64
Michelle Yeoh, Britt Lower 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Yeoh discusses ‘Star Trek: Section 31’. Britt Lower discusses ‘Severance’.
65
John Dickerson, Willow Avalon 41
Stephen Colbert Hates All Children! (special appearance by Janet Yellen). John Dickerson discusses recent politics. Willow Avalon performs “Homewrecker” from her album ‘Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell’.
66
Drew Brees, Morris Chestnut 41
Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen’s wife, Evie. Drew Brees discusses this season’s NFL playoffs. Morris Chestnut discusses ‘Watson’.
67
Deion Sanders, Kane Brown 41
Special episode following the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. ‘Air Lithgow’ (special appearance by John Lithgow). Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Deion Sanders discusses ‘Coach Prime’. Kane Brown performs “Fiddle in the Band” from his album ‘The High Road’.
68
Chris Hayes, Nicole Scherzinger 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Sirens’ Call’. Nicole Scherzinger performs “As If We Never Said Goodbye” from ‘Sunset Boulevard’.
69
Drew Barrymore, Brandon Scott Jones 41
Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘Hollywood Squares’. Brandon Scott Jones discusses ‘Ghosts’.
70
Will Ferrell, FLO 41
Will Ferrell discusses You’re Cordially Invited and the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Bewitched’. FLO performs “AAA” from their album ‘Access All Areas’.
71
Nicole Kidman, Jacob Soboroff 41
Stephen acknowledges the mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Nicole Kidman takes “The Colbert Questionert” (new footage from December 16, 2024 episode). Jacob Soboroff discusses the Southern California wildfires and ‘Separated’.
72
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘All In: Comedy About Love’. Audra McDonald discusses ‘Gypsy’.
73
Samantha Power, Miles Teller, W. Kamau Bell 41
Samantha Power discusses the Department of Government Efficiency’s intention of shutting down the United States Agency for International Development. Miles Teller discusses The Gorge. W. Kamau Bell discusses his new comedy tour, Who’s With Me?
74
Damon Wayans Jr., Daniel Boulud 41
First Drafts: Valentine’s Day Cards, with Stephen’s wife, Evie. Damon Wayans Jr. discusses ‘Poppa’s House’. Daniel Boulud steps into the kitchen with Stephen.
75
Elton John, Melanie Lynskey, Leon Thomas 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Elton John takes “The Colbert Questionert” (new footage from December 17, 2024 episode). Melanie Lynskey discusses ‘Yellowjackets’. Leon Thomas performs “MUTT” from his album of the same name.
76
John Oliver, The War and Treaty 41
Late Show Family Meeting with John Oliver. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. The War and Treaty perform “Mr. Fun” from their album ‘Plus One’.
77
George Clooney, Alan Ritchson 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Animal in the Human Place: All Seals Edition! George Clooney discusses ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’. Alan Ritchson discusses ‘Reacher’.
78
Robert De Niro, Tamara Tunie 41
New Black History Month (special appearance by Tim Meadows). Prove It! Robert De Niro discusses the 40th anniversary of ‘Brazil’ and ‘Zero Day’. Tamara Tunie discusses ‘Beyond the Gates’.
79
Al Roker, Monica Lewinsky 41
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Al Roker discusses his new book, ‘Recipes to Live By’. Monica Lewinsky discusses her new podcast, ‘Reclaiming’.
80
Woody Harrelson, Wendell Pierce 41
Stephen acknowledges the death of Roberta Flack. A special edition of Rescue Dog Rescue (special appearance by Sam Waterston). Woody Harrelson discusses ‘Last Breath’. Wendell Pierce discusses ‘Elsbeth’.
