The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeason 112025 · 118 episodesEpisodes1John Oliver, Joe DombrowskiStephen unveils his ‘Funko Pop!’ figure. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.2Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo AnthonyShrimp-mergency. Jamie Lee Curtis takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 29, 2025 episode). Carmelo Anthony discusses ‘NBA 2K26’ and his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.3Drew Barrymore, Katherine MaherLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.4Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will FerrellIt Was All a Dream: Ten Years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (special appearances by Julianne Moore and John Oliver). Stephen acknowledges Late Show director Jim Hoskinson’s first Emmy win for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. A Fond Look Back on the Things Stephen Chooses to Remember. Will Ferrell discusses ‘Zoolander 2’ and "rare animals" (footage from February 7, 2016 episode). Cillian Murphy discusses ‘Steve’. Lady Gaga performs "Vanish into You" from her album ‘Mayhem’.5Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene LevySupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Just Shine!: How To Be A Better You’. Eugene Levy discusses ‘The Reluctant Traveler’.6Jennifer Aniston, Cooper HoffmanStephen acknowledges the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Russian Drones Are on the March. Rescue Dog Rescue with Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston discusses ‘The Morning Show’. Cooper Hoffman discusses ‘The Long Walk’.7Usher, Mac DeMarcoLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Usher discusses his career as a singer and the Ralph’s Club New York fragrance. Jim Hoskinson discusses his career as a director and his retirement from ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’. Mac DeMarco performs "Shining" from his album ‘Guitar’.8Brandi Carlile, Samin NosratThe Clown. Stephen acknowledges ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Brandi Carlile discusses her new album, ‘Returning to Myself’. Samin Nosrat steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love’.9Ron Howard, Gary OldmanFast & Furious 11: London Drift… Off to Sleep. Mooooon Newwwws. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Presents: Under the Chimpfluence. Ron Howard discusses the 30th anniversary re-release of ’Apollo 13’. Gary Oldman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 13, 2025 episode).10Jake Tapper, St. VincentStephen Colbert, former host of The Colbert Report, returns to television to do a special segment of "The Wørd" with "Shhhhhh!". Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Race Against Terror’. David Remnick discusses recent politics and his new film, ’The New Yorker at 100’.11Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark KellyTrump Hospital. Scarlett Johansson discusses ‘Eleanor the Great’. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics.12Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla PresleyPrescott Pharmaceuticals Bite Stick. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent politics. Priscilla Presley discusses her new book, ‘Softly, As I Leave You’.13Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson"Escalator Sabotage". Escalator Investigator. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics. Lainey Wilson discusses the deluxe edition of her album ‘Whirlwind’. Lainey Wilson performs "Somewhere Over Laredo".14Jeremy Strong, Carrie PrestonEscalator Investigator. Escalator Investigator Presents: Triple Sabotage at the U.N. Escalator Investigator Presents: Teleprompter Investigompter. Escalator Investigator Presents: Ineffective Acoustics Detective Sleuth-Fix. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jeremy Strong discusses ‘The White House Effect and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’. Carrie Preston discusses ‘Elsbeth’.15Conan O'BrienSenior Alert Warning System. Waregon. Conan O’Brien discusses his career, ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ and ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’. The cast of ‘Ragtime’ (Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis) performs "Wheels of a Dream".16Jimmy Kimmel, Sam SmithJimmy Kimmel discusses his suspension and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, makes a special appearance. Sam Smith discusses their residency, "To Be Free: New York City".17Julia Roberts, Sam SmithLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses ‘After the Hunt’. Sam Smith performs "To Be Free".18Lady GagaTrump Rx. Lady Gaga discusses ‘Mayhem’ and her concert tour, "The Mayhem Ball" (interview pre-taped at The Bitter End in the Greenwich Village).19Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.DStephen acknowledges the death of Diane Keaton. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discuss ‘Waiting for Godot’, ‘Adulthood’ and ‘Good Fortune’. JID performs "Glory" from his new album, ‘God Does Like Ugly’.20Bette Midler, Tim MeadowsLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bette Midler discusses the New York Restoration Project’s annual "Hulaween" charity event. Tim Meadows discusses ‘DMV’.21Anderson Cooper, Mason ThamesAnderson Cooper discusses recent politics and All There Is, Live’. Mason Thames discusses ‘Black Phone 2’.22Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel RateliffNathaniel Rateliff sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. David Ellison Appreciation Cam. Community Calendar: Minooka, Illinois with Nick Offerman. Nick Offerman discusses his new book, ‘Little Woodchucks’. Chef José Andrés steps into the kitchen with Stephen and Nick Offerman and discusses his new restaurant, ‘Bazaar Meat’.23Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura BenantiThe Santoshank Redemption. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Jeremy Renner discusses ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and his new book, ‘My Next Breath’. Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book, ‘Independent’.24Michael J. Fox, Jeff TweedyMichael J. Fox discusses the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future and his new book, ‘Future Boy (interview pre-taped without an audience). Jeff Tweedy discusses his new album, ‘Twilight Override’. Jeff Tweedy performs "Enough".25Emma Stone, Alex WagnerSo You Think You American, with Late Show writer Felipe Torres Medina. Emma Stone discusses ‘Bugonia’. Alex Wagner discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Runaway Country’.26Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro"Ballroom Grift". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’. Tig Notaro discusses ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’.27Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi WolfEmma Thompson discusses ‘Down Cemetery Road’. Judd Apatow discusses his new book, ‘Comedy Nerd’. Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf performs "Children of the Baked Potato".28Colin Farrell, Cameron CroweSquirlert! Stephen Colbert’s Chubby Rodent Chonk-stery. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Colin Farrell discusses ‘Ballad of a Small Player’. Cameron Crowe discusses ‘The Uncool’.29Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben GallegoHalloween 14: Ice Scream. Squirlert: Monkey ’Mergency. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘All’s Fair’. Senator Ruben Gallego discusses recent politics.30Anthony HopkinsSir Anthony Hopkins discusses his new book, ‘We Did OK, Kid’ (interview pre-taped at a house in Los Angeles).31Tom Hanks, Mavis StaplesTom Hanks discusses ‘This World of Tomorrow’. Mavis Staples performs "Human Mind" from her new album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’.32Michelle Obama, Robert PlantFirst Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book, ‘The Look’. Robert Plant discusses his new album, ‘Saving Grace’.33Tiffany Haddish, Gary ColeLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’. Gary Cole discusses the ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Origins’ crossover event.34Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del ToroGuillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein’s Monster Energy Drink (special appearance by Guillermo del Toro). CSI: Criminal Sandwich Investigation. Sydney Sweeney discusses ‘Christy’. Patti Smith discusses her new book, ‘Bread of Angels’. Patti Smith performs "Peaceable Kingdom".35Demi Moore, Ken BurnsLate Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Demi Moore discusses ‘Landman’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The American Revolution’.36Claire Danes, Rep. James ClyburnLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses ‘The Beast in Me’. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, ‘The First Eight’.37Jonathan Karl, Pete TownshendPete Townshend sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A.I. Love Country. Cyborgasm. Jonathan Karl discusses his new book, ‘Retribution’. Pete Townshend discusses ‘Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet’.38Julia Roberts, John FogertyNow That’s What I Declare Is Music. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Guess Which State This Happened In? Never Mind It’s Florida. Julia Roberts takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 1, 2025 episode). John Fogerty discusses his new album, ‘Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years’. John Fogerty performs a medley of "Up Around the Bend", "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", "Fortunate Son", and "Proud Mary".39Ted Danson, Alison RomanStephen Colbert Sits on Your Babies (special appearance by Charli XCX and Anderson Cooper)! Ted Danson discusses ‘A Man on the Inside’. Alison Roman steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Something from Nothing’.40Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse WellesThe Late Show’s Refreshing Change of Subject. Benedict Cumberbatch discusses ‘The Thing with Feathers’. Patton Oswalt discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Black Coffee and Ice Water’. Jesse Welles performs "Join ICE" from his new single, ‘No Kings’.41Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy StringsTURKzempic. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Billy Strings performs "Leaning on a Travelin’ Song" from his new album, ‘Highway Prayers’.42Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel CraigRFK Jr.'s Magnetic Poetry. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Daniel Craig). Lady Gaga takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 2, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Mike Sherrill discusses recent politics. The cast of ‘The Queen of Versailles’ (Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz) perform "This is Not the Way".43Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason IsbellElection Night in America! Inside Entertainwood: Access Denied (special appearance by Robert De Niro). Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Hell No, I Ain’t Happy" from their album, ‘The Definitive Decoration Day’, featuring Jason Isbell.44Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley, Prince Harry, Duke of SussexScarface 2: The Pardoning. Raccoon Noos. A special appearance by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Michael Shannon discusses ‘Nuremberg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’. Jessie Buckley discusses ‘Hamnet’.45Jen Psaki, "Weird Al" YankovicThe Late Show Presents: A Holiday Message from "Weird Al". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile (special appearance by Tenafly High School students). Jen Psaki discusses recent politics and ‘The Briefing with Jen Psaki’. "Weird Al" Yankovic discusses his tour, ‘Bigger & Weirder’.46Sigourney Weaver, Mandy PatinkinLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sigourney Weaver discusses ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘The Artist’. Tiler Peck performs "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker", with musical accompaniment by Andrew Litton.47Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee ColbertThe John Deere Donald Trump Model Lawn Mower. First Drafts: Holiday Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Laura Dern discusses ‘Palm Royale’ and ‘Is This Thing On?’. Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses his new book, ‘1929’.48Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift discusses ‘The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The End of an Era’, and ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show’.49Kate Winslet; Ben Cohen; Jerry GreenfieldThe Trump Platinum Card. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet discusses ‘Goodbye June’. Ben & Jerry discuss Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream.50Paul Rudd, Lesley ManvilleStephen acknowledges the 2025 Bondi Beach and Brown University shootings and the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. Noo Raccoon Noos. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with Paul Rudd)! Paul Rudd discusses ‘Anaconda’. Lesley Manville discusses ‘Oedipus’.51Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, the Mountain Goats, Laura BenantiThe Hand Bag. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discuss their upcoming coverage of CNN's ‘New Year's Eve Live’ show. The Mountain Goats perform "Cold at Night" from their new album, ‘Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan’, featuring Tommy Stinson.52Kumail Nanjiani, St. VincentLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Night Thoughts’. Late Show Under the Covers (St. Vincent performs “Young Americans”).53Hugh Jackman, Nick OffermanStephen acknowledges the final broadcast of John Dickerson as co-anchor of the CBS Evening News. The Late Show Presents: ‘Colbert’s Cancelled Christmas: The Last Noel’ (narrated by Nick Offerman). Hugh Jackman discusses ‘Song Sung Blue’. Louis Cato and The Late Show Band perform "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".54Ethan Hawke, Julia IoffeGrandparent Nickname Database. Endea Owens’ Flushable Towels. Louis Cato's ‘Speed’ Taco Truck. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘Blue Moon’. Julia Ioffe discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Motherland’.55Jodie Foster, Tracy LettsPardon City. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Jodie Foster discusses ‘A Private Life’. Tracy Letts discusses ‘Bug’.56Chris Hayes, Natalie Portman, RobynStephen acknowledges the killing of Renee Good. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Sirens’ Call’. Natalie Portman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from May 21, 2025 episode). Robyn performs "Sexistential" from her new album of the same name.57Tom Hiddleston, Terry GrossGros. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tom Hiddleston discusses ‘The Night Manager’. Terry Gross discusses ‘Fresh Air’.58Jimmy Kimmel, Abigail SpanbergerLego Trophy Set. Monkey 'Mergency. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jimmy Kimmel takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 30, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger discusses recent politics.59Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo MaCommunity Calendar: Allentown, Pennsylvania with Amanda Seyfried. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’. Yo-Yo Ma discusses his new podcast, Our Common Nature. Yo-Yo Ma performs a medley of the prelude from Bach's first Cello Suite and "Over the Rainbow".60Paul Giamatti, Ryan CooglerTrump-Tosterone. Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’. Ryan Coogler discusses ‘Sinners’.61Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren HaynesWarren Haynes sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Sentimental Value’. Jon Meacham discusses his new book, ‘American Struggle’.62Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda WilliamsCSI: Ooh La La. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Lucinda Williams performs "The World's Gone Wrong" from her new album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong’, featuring Brittney Spencer.63Jane Fonda, Jessica WilliamsLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jane Fonda discusses the Committee for the First Amendment. Jessica Williams discusses ‘Shrinking’.64Chance the Rapper, Maria StephanChance the Rapper discusses the 10th anniversary of ‘Coloring Book’ and his new album, ‘Star Line’. Maria J. Stephan discusses recent politics. Chance the Rapper performs "The Negro Problem"65Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and TreatyLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Governor Josh Shapiro discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Where We Keep the Light’. The War and Treaty performs "I'm Still Standing", featuring Willie Blount.66Sam Rockwell, George SaundersSam Rockwell discusses his career and ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’. George Saunders discusses ‘Vigil’.67Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasaClaus & Order: Santa Victims Unit. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 22, 2025 episode). Katherine LaNasa discusses ‘The Pitt’.68Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob SoboroffA musical tribute to the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lord of the Rings’: "#1 Trilly" (special appearances by Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Anna Kendrick, Method Man, Killer Mike, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving; footage from December 15, 2021 episode). Alexander Skarsgård discusses ‘Pillion’. Jacob Soboroff discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Firestorm’.69John OliverThe Trump Epstein Files. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with John Oliver)! John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’.70Mark Ruffalo, Father James MartinMark Ruffalo discusses ‘Crime 101’. Father James Martin discusses his new book, ‘Work in Progress’.71Ian McKellen, I'm With Her, Laura BenantiA cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Ian McKellen discusses his career and ‘An Ark’. I'm with Her performs "The Obvious Child" from their new album, ‘Sing Me Alive’.72James Taylor, Evie McGee ColbertFirst Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. James Taylor discusses his career as a singer-songwriter and performs "You Can Close Your Eyes", with his son Henry providing musical accompaniment.73Jennifer GarnerStephen explains why you can only see his interview with Rep. James Talarico on the show's Youtube channel, interviews Jennifer Garner and replays a 2021 interview with the late Robert Duvall.74Kaitlan Collins, Walter IsaacsonKaitlan Collins discusses ‘The Source’. Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written’.75Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, ThundercatThundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Basilica Snack Bar. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Awww. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Jon Ossoff discusses recent politics. Kyle MacLachlan discusses ‘Fallout’ and his new podcast, ‘What Are We Even Doing?’76Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan77Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong78John Dickerson, Mitski79Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford80Kurt & Wyatt Russell, CMAT81Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee Younger82Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford83Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive84Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Guillén85John Lithgow, Paul Rieckhoff86Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave Matthews87Clarissa Ward, Pete Holmes88Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder89Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, the Broadway cast of "The Book Of Mormon"90Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea Michele, the Broadway cast and orchestra of "Chess"91Edward Norton, José Andrés92John Mulaney, David Byrne93Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall94Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers95Paul Simon, Ramy Youssef96Keanu Reeves, Jack White97Oprah Winfrey, Brandi Carlile98Bryan Cranston, Robert Plant99Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams100Billy Crystal, Ina Garten101Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson102Anderson Cooper, Patton Oswalt103Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper104Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYE, John Kerry105Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis106Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe107Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters108Barack Obama109Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert110John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, the Avett Brothers111Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson112Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal113Barack Obama, Tom Hanks114David Letterman, the Strokes115The Worst of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" (Not A Clip Show!)116Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne117Bruce Springsteen118Hello GoodbyeSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10
