The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeason 62020 · 168 episodesEpisodes1Bob Woodward, Luke CombsStephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.2Janelle Monae, Jacob SoboroffStephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.3Drew Barrymore, Lang LangStephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.4Sarah Paulson, PJ MortonStephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.5Moment of RuthStephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.6Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake IsaacStephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.7Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat StevensStephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.8Rep. Katie Porter, Tony RomoStephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.9Mariah Carey, Rex Orange CountyStephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.10Cory Booker, Public EnemyStephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.11John Lithgow, Jonathan AlterStephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.12Fears of a ClownStephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.13Dr. Jon LaPook, John DickersonStephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.14Jon Bon JoviStephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.15Jerry Seinfeld, Ella MaiStephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.16Pete Buttigieg, Future IslandsStephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.17Mindy Kaling, John BrennanStephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.18West Winging It!Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.19Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIStephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.20Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ignStephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.21Bruce Springsteen, Eva LongoriaStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.22Andrew Cuomo, Matt BerningerStephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.23Sam WaterstonThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.24Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff TweedyStephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.25Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah CooperStephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.26Jaime Harrison, Elvis CostelloStephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.27Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam SmithStephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.28Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse TysonStephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.29John Oliver, Cher, JojoStephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.30Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky DayeStephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.31Larry Wilmore, Laura BenantiStephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.32Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade FireNetwork presentation of The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special, The hosts of "The Circus": Alex Wagner, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, and a musical performance by Arcade Fire.33Stacey Abrams, Thomas MiddleditchStephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.34Hugh Grant, Sturgill SimpsonStephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.35Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie MinogueStephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.36Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve CarellStephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.37Jake Tapper, BENEEStephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.38Lewis Hamilton, Andrea BocelliStephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.3911/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.4011/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.41Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, KhalidGlenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid42President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard43Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José AndrésRob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés44President Barack Obama, Vol. 2President Barack Obama, Vol. 245Bryan Cranston, Cori BushBryan Cranston, Cori Bush46Kate Winslet, Michael Eric DysonKate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson47Christopher Krebs, Aubrey PlazaChristopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza48Common, Andrea BocelliCommon, Andrea Bocelli49Meryl Streep, Chris StapletonMeryl Streep, Chris Stapleton50John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van FleetJohn Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet51Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee StallionRachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion52James Corden, Fleet FoxesJames Corden, Fleet Foxes53New Zealand SpecialNew Zealand Special54Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura BenantiChance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti55Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy CohenWhoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen56Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.57Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon BatisteJoseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste58George ClooneyGeorge Clooney59Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren MorrisStacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris60Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-JoyDr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy61Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila WoodsAmy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods62Rachel Brosnahan, Julien BakerRachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker63George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain GoatsGeorge Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats64Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss StoneChris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone65James Comey, Lili ReinhartJames Comey, Lili Reinhart66Samantha Bee, Paul MescalSamantha Bee, Paul Mescal67Bernie Sanders, FINNEASBernie Sanders, FINNEAS68John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On DrugsJohn Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs69Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity SongCory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song70Jason Segel, Black PumasJason Segel, Black Pumas71It's Joe Time!Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost72Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank OzPriyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz73Serena Williams, DayglowStephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.74Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne LenkerStephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.75Billy Crystal, Jackie SpeierStephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).76Viggo Mortensen, Charles BlowStephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.77Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala HarrisStephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.78Ethan Hawke, Mickey GuytonStephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.79Zendaya, James MartinStephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.80Salma Hayek, Mark HarrisStephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.81Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.82Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, MetallicaStephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.83Queen Latifah, Steven YeunStephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.84John Oliver, Ingrid AndressStephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.85Kristen Wiig, Rebecca BreedsStephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.86Blake SheltonStephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.87Bill Gates, Tune-YardsStephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.88Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake ShermanStephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.89Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, CelesteStephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.90Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter CottontaleStephen welcomes actress Regina King, a special appearance by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and a musical performance by Vic Mensa featuring Wyclef Jean and Peter Cottontale.91Andy Samberg, Clarissa WardStephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.92Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon BatisteStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.93Paul Bettany, MetallicaStephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.94Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of LeonStephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.95Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of LeonStephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.96Riz Ahmed, Janelle MonáeStephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.97Emmanuel Acho, Gina YashereStephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.98Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street DiveStephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.99Dr. Anthony FauciStephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.100Ringo Starr, Laura BenantiStephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.101Lupita Nyong'o, Martin FreemanStephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.102Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric AndreStephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.103Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCOStephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.104Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, GuaynaaStephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.105Dana Carvey, Imagine DragonsStephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.106Sharon Stone, Ken BurnsStephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.107John Cena, Tammy DuckworthStephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.108Ronan Farrow, Brandi CarlileStephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.109Leslie Odom Jr., Michio KakuStephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.110Hank Azaria, Cheap TrickStephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.111John Boehner, Shelley112Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift113Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova114Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde115Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono116Cher, Bradley WhitfordStephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.117Ed Helms, Susan PageStephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.118Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe RexhaStephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.119Anthony Mackie, Terry GrossStephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.120Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlanStephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.121Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia MichaelsStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.122Mila Kunis, Sara KaysStephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.123Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy SwimsStephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.124Jake Tapper, Billie EilishStephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.125Michelle ObamaStephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.126Elizabeth Warren, David BoreanazStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.127Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon RandallStephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.128Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black KeysStephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.129Cindy McCain, MJ RodriguezStephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.130Morgan Freeman, Tig NotaroStephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.131Lisa Kudrow, Tamika MalloryStephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.132John Krasinski, Yo-Yo MaStephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.133Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis CollinsStephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.134Gayle King, BTSStephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.135Will Arnett, BrockhamptonStephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.136Bradley Whitford, Carlos WatsonStephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.137Chris Matthews, Cynthia ErivoStephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.138Clive Owen, ZiweStephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.139Samuel L. Jackson, Padma LakshmiStephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.140Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth RogenStephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.141Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana CarveyStephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.142Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita MorenoStephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.143Anderson Cooper, Sleater-KinneyStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.144Nathan Lane, GriffStephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.145Andrew Garfield, LordeStephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.146Wanda Sykes, Craig MelvinStephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.147Christine Baranski, Joy OladokunStephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.148Robert DuvallStephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.149Pete Buttigieg, Katja HerbersStephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.150Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy BoydStephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan.151Harvey Keitel, Randall OtisStephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.152Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John MayerStephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.153Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and IStephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.154Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes NortonStephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.155Mindy Kaling, Wally BaramStephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.156Hugh Jackman, LordeStephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.157Joy Reid, Alessia CaraStephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.158Jason Sudeikis, YolaStephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.159Emily Blunt, Bob CostasStephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.160Hannah Einbinder, Alex FalconeStephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.161Stephen King, Winston DukeStephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.162Brian Stelter, Big Red MachineStephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.163Planes, Trains & Bipartisan Deals!Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.164Jennifer HudsonStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.165Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi AbeStephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.166Amanda Peet, Roger BennettStephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.167Three-For-All!Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.168Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded HouseStephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11
