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!
Interview with and performance by James Taylor.Valentine's Day "First Drafts" with Evie McGee Colbert.
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s2026e20Jennifer Garner2026-02-1704:35⌄
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Jennifer Garner
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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.
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s2026e21Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson2026-02-1804:35⌄
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Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson
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Kaitlan Collins.Walter Isaacson.
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s2026e22Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat2026-02-1904:35⌄
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Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat
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Senator Jon Ossoff.Kyle MacLachlan.Thundercat sitting in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.
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s2026e23Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan2026-02-2004:35⌄
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Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan
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Melissa McCarthy.Michael Pollan.
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s2026e24Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong2026-02-2404:35⌄
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Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong
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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.
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s2026e25John Dickerson, Mitski2026-02-2504:35⌄
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John Dickerson, Mitski
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John Dickerson.Performance by Mitski.LIVE ET/Delayed PT.
s2026e28Brett McGurk, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee Younger2026-03-0304:35⌄
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Brett McGurk, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee Younger
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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.
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s2026e29Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford2026-03-0404:35⌄
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Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford
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Jake Gyllenhaal.Maria Bamford.
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s2026e30Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive2026-03-0504:35⌄
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Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive
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Steve Carell.Performance by Hozier and Lake Street Dive."Late Show Home Shopping" with Steve Carell.
s2026e52Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, Jon Stewart2026-04-2303:35⌄
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Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, Jon Stewart
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Pete Buttigieg.Andy Serkis.Home Shopping with Jon Stewart.
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s2026e53Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe2026-04-2403:35⌄
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe
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Senator Elizabeth Warren.Interview with and performance by Michael Stipe.
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s2026e54Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters2026-05-0503:35⌄
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Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
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Christopher Nolan.Dave Grohl.Performance by Foo Fighters.
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s2026e55Barack Obama2026-05-0603:35⌄
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President Barack Obama.
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s2026e56Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert2026-05-0703:35⌄
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Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert
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Sally Field.Performance by Chris Stapleton.Mother's Day "First Drafts" with Evie McGee Colbert.
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s2026e57John Krasinski2026-05-0803:35⌄
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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.
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s2026e58The Hosts of "Strike Force Five"2026-05-1203:35⌄
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The Hosts of "Strike Force Five"
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Stephen welcomes the hosts of "Strike Force Five" – Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.
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s2026e59Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal2026-05-1303:35⌄
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal
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Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and actor Pedro Pascal.
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s2026e60Barack Obama, Tom Hanks2026-05-1403:35⌄
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Barack Obama, Tom Hanks
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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.
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s2026e61David Letterman, The Strokes2026-05-1503:35⌄
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David Letterman, The Strokes
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Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman with a performance by The Strokes.
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s2026e62The Worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Not a Clip Show!)2026-05-1903:35⌄
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The Worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Not a Clip Show!)
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Stephen looks back at the worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Not a clip show!
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s2026e63Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne2026-05-2003:35⌄
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Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne
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Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, filmmaker Steven Spielberg with a performance by David Byrne.
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s2026e64Bruce Springsteen2026-05-2103:35⌄
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Bruce Springsteen
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Stephen welcomes Bruce Springsteen and a very memorable edition of "The Colbert Questionert" with special guests.
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s2026e65The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Series Finale2026-05-2203:35⌄
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Series Finale
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THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT Series Finale featuring special guests.
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