Season 6

Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

September 14, 2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.

Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

September 15, 2020

Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

September 16, 2020

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.

Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

September 17, 2020

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.

Moment of Ruth

September 21, 2020

Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.

Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac

September 22, 2020

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.

Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

September 23, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

September 24, 2020

Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.

Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

September 28, 2020

Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.

Cory Booker, Public Enemy

September 29, 2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.

John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

September 30, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

Fears of a Clown

October 1, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

October 2, 2020

Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.

Jon Bon Jovi

October 5, 2020

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.

Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

October 6, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.

Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

October 7, 2020

Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.

Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

October 8, 2020

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.

Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin

October 9, 2020

Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.

Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

October 19, 2020

Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

October 20, 2020

Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.

Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

October 21, 2020

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.

Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

October 22, 2020

Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.

Sam Waterston

October 23, 2020

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.

Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

October 26, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

October 27, 2020

Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.

Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

October 28, 2020

Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.

Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

October 29, 2020

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.

Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

October 30, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

John Oliver, Cher, Jojo

November 2, 2020

Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.

Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

November 4, 2020

Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.

Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

November 5, 2020

Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.

Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire

November 6, 2020

Network 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.

Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch

November 9, 2020

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson

November 10, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.

Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

November 11, 2020

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.

Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell

November 12, 2020

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.

Jake Tapper, BENEE

November 16, 2020

Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.

Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli

November 17, 2020

Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.

11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)

November 18, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

November 19, 2020

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

November 23, 2020

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

November 24, 2020

Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

November 25, 2020

Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

November 30, 2020

President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

December 1, 2020

Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

December 2, 2020

Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

December 3, 2020

Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

Common, Andrea Bocelli

December 4, 2020

Common, Andrea Bocelli

Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

December 7, 2020

Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

December 8, 2020

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

December 9, 2020

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

James Corden, Fleet Foxes

December 10, 2020

James Corden, Fleet Foxes

New Zealand Special

December 11, 2020

New Zealand Special

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

December 14, 2020

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

December 15, 2020

Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

December 16, 2020

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

December 17, 2020

Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

George Clooney

December 18, 2020

George Clooney

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

January 4, 2021

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

January 5, 2021

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

January 6, 2021

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

January 7, 2021

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

January 8, 2021

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

January 11, 2021

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

James Comey, Lili Reinhart

January 12, 2021

James Comey, Lili Reinhart

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

January 13, 2021

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

January 14, 2021

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

January 15, 2021

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

January 18, 2021

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

January 19, 2021

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

January 20, 2021

Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

January 21, 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

Serena Williams, Dayglow

January 25, 2021

Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.

Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker

January 26, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.

Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier

January 27, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).

Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow

January 28, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.

Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris

January 29, 2021

Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton

February 1, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.

Zendaya, James Martin

February 2, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.

Salma Hayek, Mark Harris

February 3, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.

Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.

February 4, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.

Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica

February 7, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.

Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun

February 8, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.

John Oliver, Ingrid Andress

February 9, 2021

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.

Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds

February 10, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.

Blake Shelton

February 11, 2021

Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.

Bill Gates, Tune-Yards

February 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.

Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman

February 23, 2021

Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.

Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste

February 24, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.

Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter Cottontale

February 25, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, a special appearance by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and a musical performance by Vic Mensa featuring Wyclef Jean and Peter Cottontale.

Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward

March 1, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste

March 2, 2021

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

Paul Bettany, Metallica

March 3, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.

Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of Leon

March 4, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon

March 8, 2021

Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe

March 9, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.

Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere

March 10, 2021

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.

Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive

March 11, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

Dr. Anthony Fauci

March 12, 2021

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti

March 15, 2021

Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.

Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman

March 16, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre

March 17, 2021

Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.

Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO

March 18, 2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.

Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa

March 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.

Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons

March 23, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.

Sharon Stone, Ken Burns

March 24, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.

John Cena, Tammy Duckworth

March 29, 2021

Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile

April 6, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.

Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku

April 7, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.

Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick

April 8, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.

John Boehner, Shelley

April 12, 2021

Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift

April 13, 2021

Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

April 14, 2021

Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde

April 16, 2021

Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

April 19, 2021

Cher, Bradley Whitford

April 20, 2021

Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.

Ed Helms, Susan Page

April 21, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.

Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

April 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.

Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

April 26, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

April 27, 2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

April 28, 2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.

Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

April 29, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.

Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

April 30, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.

Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

May 10, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.

Michelle Obama

May 11, 2021

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.

Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

May 12, 2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.

Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

May 13, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.

Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

May 14, 2021

Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.

Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

May 17, 2021

Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.

Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

May 18, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

May 19, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.

John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma

May 20, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

May 24, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.

Gayle King, BTS

May 25, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.

Will Arnett, Brockhampton

May 26, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.

Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

May 27, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.

Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

June 7, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.

Clive Owen, Ziwe

June 8, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.

Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

June 9, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.

Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

June 10, 2021

Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.

Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

June 14, 2021

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

June 15, 2021

Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.

Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

June 16, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

Nathan Lane, Griff

June 17, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.

Andrew Garfield, Lorde

June 21, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.

Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

June 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.

Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

June 23, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.

Robert Duvall

June 24, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.

Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

June 28, 2021

Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.

Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd

June 29, 2021

Stephen 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.

Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis

June 30, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.

Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer

July 1, 2021

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.

Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I

July 12, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.

Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton

July 13, 2021

Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram

July 14, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.

Hugh Jackman, Lorde

July 15, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.

Joy Reid, Alessia Cara

July 19, 2021

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.

Jason Sudeikis, Yola

July 20, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.

Emily Blunt, Bob Costas

July 21, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.

Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone

July 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.

Stephen King, Winston Duke

August 9, 2021

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.

Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine

August 10, 2021

Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.

Planes, Trains & Bipartisan Deals!

August 11, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.

Jennifer Hudson

August 12, 2021

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.

Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe

August 16, 2021

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.

Amanda Peet, Roger Bennett

August 17, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.

Daniel Radcliffe, Dan + Shay

August 18, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.

Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded House

August 19, 2021

Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.