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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

TV Series2015 – 20261h12 seasons · 100 episodes
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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late-night. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show broadcasts from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. 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. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer, and writer of The Late Show on Sept. 8, 2015.  Colbert is best known for his work as a television host, writer, actor, and producer, and lest known for his charity work teaching English as a second language on Tunisian date farms. Before joining the CBS family -- and being officially adopted by network president Les Moonves -- Colbert helmed The Colbert Report, which aired nearly 1,500 episodes and required Stephen to wear nearly 1,500 different neckties. The program received two Peabody Awards, two Grammy Awards, and several unwelcome shoulder massages. It won two Emmys for Outstanding Variety Series in 2013 and 2014, both of which appear to have been lost in the move. Colbert is pronounced koʊlˈbɛər, according to Wikipedia. His understudy is William Cavanaugh, who will be hosting The Late Show approximately one-third of the time. Good luck, Bill!

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E1Ethan Hawke, Julia IoffeJan 5, 2026 · 1h · Ethan Hawke. Julia Ioffe.Not rated yet
E2Jodie Foster, Tracy LettsJan 6, 2026 · 1h · Jodie Foster. Tracy Letts.Not rated yet
E3Chris Hayes, RobynJan 7, 2026 · 1h · Chris Hayes. Performance by Robyn.Not rated yet
E4Tom Hiddleston, Terry GrossJan 8, 2026 · 1h · Tom Hiddleston. Terry Gross.Not rated yet
E5Jimmy Kimmel, Gov. Abigail SpanbergerJan 12, 2026 · 1h · Jimmy Kimmel takes "The Colbert Questionert." Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.Not rated yet
E6Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo MaJan 13, 2026 · 1h · Amanda Seyfried. Interview with and performance by Yo-Yo Ma. "Community Calendar" with Amanda Seyfried.Not rated yet
E7Paul Giamatti, Ryan CooglerJan 14, 2026 · 1h · Paul Giamatti – STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY (Paramount+). Ryan Coogler.Not rated yet
E8Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren HaynesJan 15, 2026 · 1h · Stellan Skarsgård. Scott Galloway. Warren Haynes sitting in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.Not rated yet
E9Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda WilliamsJan 20, 2026 · 1h · Senator Bernie Sanders. Performance by Lucinda Williams.TVmaze 8.5
E10Jane Fonda, Jessica WilliamsJan 21, 2026 · 1h · Jane Fonda. Jessica Williams.Not rated yet
E11Chance the Rapper, Maria StephanJan 22, 2026 · 1h · Interview with and performance by Chance the Rapper. Political scientist Maria Stephan.Not rated yet
E12Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and TreatyJan 26, 2026 · 1h · Governor Josh Shapiro. Musical performance by The War and TreatyNot rated yet
E13Sam Rockwell, George SaundersJan 27, 2026 · 1h · Sam Rockwell. George Saunders.TVmaze 8.0
E14Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasaJan 28, 2026 · 1h · Bad Bunny takes "The Colbert Questionert." Katherine LaNasa.TVmaze 7.5
E15Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob SoboroffJan 29, 2026 · 1h · Alexander Skarsgård. Jacob Soboroff.Not rated yet
E16John OliverFeb 2, 2026 · 1h · John Oliver. "Late Show Home Shopping" with John Oliver.TVmaze 8.7
E17Mark Ruffalo, Father James MartinFeb 3, 2026 · 1h · Mark Ruffalo. Father James Martin. "Community Calendar" with Mark Ruffalo.Not rated yet
E18Ian McKellen, I'm With Her, Laura BenantiFeb 4, 2026 · 1h · Ian McKellen. Performance by I'm With Her. Special appearance by Laura Benanti.TVmaze 8.5
E19James Taylor, Evie McGee ColbertFeb 5, 2026 · 1h · Interview with and performance by James Taylor. Valentine's Day "First Drafts" with Evie McGee Colbert.Not rated yet
E20Jennifer GarnerFeb 16, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Garner and remembers the late Robert Duvall with a look back at his most recent appearance on The Late Show. Stephen explains why his network would not let him air an interview with James Talarico, due to pressure by Trump's FCC, the interview was released only on Youtube.TVmaze 10.0
E21Kaitlan Collins, Walter IsaacsonFeb 17, 2026 · 1h · Kaitlan Collins. Walter Isaacson.TVmaze 9.5
E22Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, ThundercatFeb 18, 2026 · 1h · Senator Jon Ossoff. Kyle MacLachlan. Thundercat sitting in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.TVmaze 9.0
E23Melissa McCarthy, Michael PollanFeb 19, 2026 · 1h · Melissa McCarthy. Michael Pollan.TVmaze 8.5
E24Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory WongFeb 23, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes comedian Ray Romano, actress Emma Thompson takes "The Colbert Questionert", and Cory Wong sits in with Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine.Not rated yet
E25John Dickerson, MitskiFeb 24, 2026 · 1h · John Dickerson. Performance by Mitski. LIVE ET/Delayed PT.Not rated yet
E26Teyana Taylor, Bradley WhitfordFeb 25, 2026 · 1h · Teyana Taylor. Bradley Whitford.Not rated yet
E27Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, CMATFeb 26, 2026 · 1h · Kurt and Wyatt Russell. Performance by CMAT.TVmaze 7.5
E28Brett McGurk, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee YoungerMar 2, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal, Former special presidential envoy Brett McGurk, and Brandee Younger sitting in with Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine.Not rated yet
E29Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria BamfordMar 3, 2026 · 1h · Jake Gyllenhaal. Maria Bamford.Not rated yet
E30Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street DiveMar 4, 2026 · 1h · Steve Carell. Performance by Hozier and Lake Street Dive. "Late Show Home Shopping" with Steve Carell.TVmaze 9.0
E31Jimmy Fallon, Harvey GuillénMar 5, 2026 · 1h · Jimmy Fallon. Harvey Guillén. "Rescue Dog Rescue" with Jimmy Fallon.Not rated yet
E32John Lithgow, Paul RieckhoffMar 9, 2026 · 1h · John Lithgow. Paul Rieckhoff.Not rated yet
E33Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave MatthewsMar 10, 2026 · 1h · Michelle Pfeiffer – THE MADISON (Paramount+). Interview with and performance by Dave Matthews.Not rated yet
E34Clarissa Ward, Pete HolmesMar 11, 2026 · 1h · Clarissa Ward. Pete Holmes.Not rated yet
E35Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy ReederMar 12, 2026 · 1h · Wanda Sykes. Robert Smigel. Performance by Dan & Peggy Reeder.TVmaze 6.5
E36Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew RannellsMar 16, 2026 · 1h · Trey Parker, Matt Stone & Robert Lopez. Andrew Rannells Performance by the Broadway cast of "The Book of Mormon."Not rated yet
E37Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea MicheleMar 17, 2026 · 1h · Elijah Wood. David Alan Grier. Performance by Lea Michele and the Broadway cast and orchestra of "Chess."Not rated yet
E38Edward Norton, Chef José AndrésMar 18, 2026 · 1h · Edward Norton. Cooking demo with José Andrés.Not rated yet
E39John Mulaney, David ByrneMar 30, 2026 · 1h · John Mulaney. Interview with and performance by David Byrne.TVmaze 8.7
E40Nathan Lane, Arsenio HallMar 31, 2026 · 1h · Nathan Lane. Arsenio Hall.TVmaze 8.0
E41Meryl Streep, Maggie RogersApr 1, 2026 · 1h · Meryl Streep. Performance by Maggie Rogers.TVmaze 7.0
E42Paul Simon, Ramy YoussefApr 2, 2026 · 1h · Interview with and performance by Paul Simon. Ramy Youssef.TVmaze 8.5
E43Keanu Reeves, Jack WhiteApr 6, 2026 · 1h · Keanu Reeves. Jack White.Not rated yet
E44Oprah Winfrey, Brandi CarlileApr 7, 2026 · 1h · Oprah Winfrey. Interview with and performance by Brandi Carlile.Not rated yet
E45Bryan Cranston, Robert PlantApr 8, 2026 · 1h · Bryan Cranston. Performance by Robert Plant.Not rated yet
E46Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams, Rachel DratchApr 13, 2026 · 1h · Maya Rudolph. Nick Offerman and Jeff Tweedy. Performance by Hayley Williams and Jeff Tweedy. Special appearance by Rachel Dratch.TVmaze 7.5
E47Billy Crystal, Ina GartenApr 14, 2026 · 1h · Billy Crystal. Ina Garten.Not rated yet
E48Anne Hathaway, Josh JohnsonApr 15, 2026 · 1h · Anne Hathaway. Josh Johnson. The Late Show's Women's Hotline with Rachel DratchTVmaze 7.0
E49Anderson Cooper, Patton OswaltApr 16, 2026 · 1h · Anderson Cooper. Patton Oswalt.TVmaze 8.5
E50Don Cheadle, Jake TapperApr 20, 2026 · 1h · Don Cheadle. Jake Tapper.TVmaze 7.0
E51Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYEApr 21, 2026 · 1h · Neil deGrasse Tyson. Performance by RAYE.TVmaze 7.7
E52Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, Jon StewartApr 22, 2026 · 1h · Pete Buttigieg. Andy Serkis. Home Shopping with Jon Stewart.TVmaze 8.5
E53Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael StipeApr 23, 2026 · 1h · Senator Elizabeth Warren. Interview with and performance by Michael Stipe.TVmaze 8.5
E54Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo FightersMay 4, 2026 · 1h · Christopher Nolan. Dave Grohl. Performance by Foo Fighters.TVmaze 8.0
E55Barack ObamaMay 5, 2026 · 1h · President Barack Obama.TVmaze 8.5
E56Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee ColbertMay 6, 2026 · 1h · Sally Field. Performance by Chris Stapleton. Mother's Day "First Drafts" with Evie McGee Colbert.TVmaze 8.0
E57John KrasinskiMay 7, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes John Krasinski and "Kids Pitch" with special appearances by Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden and The Avett Brothers.TVmaze 7.5
E58The Hosts of "Strike Force Five"May 11, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes the hosts of "Strike Force Five" – Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.TVmaze 9.2
E59Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro PascalMay 12, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and actor Pedro Pascal.TVmaze 9.0
E60Barack Obama, Tom HanksMay 13, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes President Barack Obama with "The Colbert Questionert", actor Tom Hanks, and a special Broadway performance featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt & Patrick Wilson.TVmaze 9.0
E61David Letterman, The StrokesMay 14, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman with a performance by The Strokes.TVmaze 10.0
E62The Worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Not a Clip Show!)May 18, 2026 · 1h · Stephen looks back at the worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Not a clip show!TVmaze 8.6
E63Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David ByrneMay 19, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, filmmaker Steven Spielberg with a performance by David Byrne.TVmaze 9.3
E64Bruce SpringsteenMay 20, 2026 · 1h · Stephen welcomes Bruce Springsteen and a very memorable edition of "The Colbert Questionert" with special guests.TVmaze 9.3
E65The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Series FinaleMay 21, 2026 · 1h 19m · THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT Series Finale featuring special guests.TVmaze 10.0
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Premiered
September 8, 2015
Ended
May 21, 2026
Status
Ended
Network
CBS
Country of origin
United States
Language
English
Episode runtime
1h
TVmaze ID
2756

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