The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeason 52019 · 173 episodesEpisodes1Jim Gaffigan, Ann CurryStephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.2Vice President Joe Biden, PixiesStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.3Pete Buttigieg, Graham NortonStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.4Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, BanksStephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.5Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan TwoheyStephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.6James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire WeekendStephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.7Jake Tapper, Jon LovettStephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.8Tom Hiddleston, Marie OsmondStephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.9Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan OlsenStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).10Billy Crystal, Thomas RhettStephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.11Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin CamiaStephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.12The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!A recap of the best moments of Season 4.13Paul McCartneyStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.14Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi CoatesStephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.15Renée Zellweger, Walton GogginsStephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.16Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany HowardStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.17Patricia Heaton, Tegan and SaraStephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.18Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, WilcoStephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.19Rachel Maddow, Thom YorkeStephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.20Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah BonnemaStephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.21Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason MewesStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.22Jon Hamm, Pete AlonsoStephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.23Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan RiceStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.24Will Smith, Andrew ScottStephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.25Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete ButtigiegStephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.26John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big ThiefStephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.27Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan ReynoldsStephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.28John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie AndrewsStephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.29Ronan Farrow, Andrea SavageStephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.30Steve Carell, Toby KeithStephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.31Eddie Murphy, Ree DrummondStephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.32Queen Latifah, Radhika JonesStephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.33Jennifer Aniston, Thomas MiddleditchStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.34Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda LambertStephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.35Nancy PelosiStephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.36Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob CorddryStephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.37Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod BrownStephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.38Elizabeth Banks, Amy KlobucharStephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.39Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” ContestantsStephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.40John Dickerson, King PrincessStephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.41Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War KidsStephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.42Tim Robbins, Nicole WallaceStephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.43Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom YorkeStephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.44David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron TveitStephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.45Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda ArdernStephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.46Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzieStephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.47John Heilemann, Alex WagnerStephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.48Kamala Harris, Lady AntebellumStephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.49Daniel Craig, Lena WaitheStephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.50Robert De Niro, J.J. AbramsStephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.51Paul Rudd, Adrienne WarrenStephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.52LL Cool J, José AndrésStephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.53Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell WilliamsStephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.54Scarlett Johansson, The WeekndStephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.55Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The WeekndStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.56Saoirse Ronan, Tom BrokawStephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.57Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon BatisteStephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.58Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas RhettStephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.59Rep. Adam SchiffStephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.60Mark Harmon, Caitlin WeierhauserStephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”61Aaron Paul, Idina MenzelStephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.62Jamie FoxxStephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.63Charlize Theron, Martha StewartStephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.64Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah JonesStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.65Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda LambertStephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.66Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate WillettStephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.67Larry David, Pedro GonzalezStephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.68Bernie Sanders, Penn BadgleyStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.69Laura Dern, KeshaStephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.70Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner MusicalStephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”71Michael BloombergStephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.72Andrew Yang, Abby McEnanyStephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.73Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, EarthgangStephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.74Jim Gaffigan, Tom SteyerStephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.75Patrick Stewart, Dick CavettStephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.76John MulaneyStephen welcomes John Mulaney.77Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon StewartStephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.78Antonio Banderas, Jay HernandezStephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.79Steve Martin, Steep Canyon RangersStephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.80Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana CarveyStephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.81Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”82James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic DogStephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.83John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol LeonnigStephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.84Jim CarreyStephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.85Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton OswaltStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.86James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael KiwanukaStephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.87John Oliver, Alex EbertStephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.88Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses SumneyStephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.89Will FerrellStephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.90James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John OliverStephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.91Rahm Emanuel, Hailee SteinfeldStephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.92Chris Christie, Nathaniel RateliffStephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.93Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth WarrenStephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.94John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEOStephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.95Tyra Banks, Coyote PetersonStephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.96Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James TaylorStephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.97Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan GrierStephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.98Chris Hayes, David ChangStephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.99Keith Urban, Casey WilsonStephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.100Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty BurrellStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.101John Krasinski, Rachael & VilrayStephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.102Charles Barkley, Peter SarsgaardStephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.103Hank Azaria, Suzy NakamuraStephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.104Dr. Sanjay GuptaStephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.105John OliverStephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.106Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John PrineStephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.107Ryan Reynolds, Keith UrbanStephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.108Nancy Pelosi, Alicia KeysStephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.109Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim JamesStephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.110Conan O'Brien, Michael StipeStephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.111Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi CarlileStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.112Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave MatthewsStephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.113Matthew McConaughey, Sam HuntStephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.114Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate BlanchettStephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.115Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt BerningerStephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.116Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve MartinStephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.117Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah NelsonStephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.118Michael Moore, Brett EldredgeStephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.119Nathan Lane, José AndrésStephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.120Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy PatinkinStephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.121John Mulaney, John FogertyStephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.122Jake Gyllenhaal, M. WardStephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.123Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, HaimStephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.124Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul GiamattiStephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.125Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John MulaneyStephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.126Anderson Cooper, Mark FosterStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.127Stephen King, Sheryl CrowStephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.128Robert De Niro, Randy NewmanStephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.129Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the QueensStephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.130Jake Tapper, Tame ImpalaStephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.131Christine Baranski, Ellie KemperStephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.132Hugh Laurie, Benjamin GibbardStephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.133John Lithgow, Alison RomanStephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.134Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, ElmoStephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.135Gayle King, Amy SedarisStephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.136Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick KrollStephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.137Vice President Joe BidenStephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.138Killer Mike, Chris HayesStephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.139Keegan-Michael Key, Wes MooreStephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.140Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde AdebimpeStephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.141Cory Booker, Brian WilsonStephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.142Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace PotterStephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.143Chris Wallace, Emmanuel AchoStephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.144Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming LipsStephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.145Wesley Lowery, Judd ApatowStephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.146John Dickerson, Black PumasStephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.147Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 UnitStephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.148Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack JohnsonStephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.149Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike BirbigliaStephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.150James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright EyesStephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.151John BoltonStephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.152Jon StewartStephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.153Ibram X. Kendi, Patton OswaltStephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.154Norah O'Donnell, IDKStephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.155Tom HanksStephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.156Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray CyrusStephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.157W. Kamau Bell, The ChicksStephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.158Andy Cohen, Phoebe BridgersStephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.159Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael KeyStephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.160Mary TrumpStephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.161Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben FoldsStephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.162Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.163Laura LinneyStephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.164April Ryan, Jason SudeikisStephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.165Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby RoseStephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.166Susan Rice, Sheryl CrowStephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.167Elizabeth Warren, Regina SpektorStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.168Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel RateliffStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.169Hillary Rodham Clinton, The KillersStephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.170Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura BenantiStephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.171Bland of OpportunityStephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.172Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda WilliamsStephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.173Governor Chris Christie, Gregory PorterStephen welcomes former Gov. 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