The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert brings signature satire and comedy to late night, chatting with an eclectic mix of guests about what’s new across politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. The show features bandleader Jon Batiste and broadcasts from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
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E1
10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
Oct 2, 2023 -
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E2
10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
Oct 3, 2023 -
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E3
10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.
Oct 4, 2023 -
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E4
10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
Oct 5, 2023 -
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E5
10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
Oct 9, 2023 -
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E6
10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
Oct 10, 2023 -
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E7
10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
Oct 11, 2023 -
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E8
10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
Oct 12, 2023 -
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E9
10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
Oct 16, 2023 -
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E10
10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Oct 23, 2023 -
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E11
10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
Oct 24, 2023 -
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E12
10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
Oct 25, 2023 -
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E13
10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.
Oct 26, 2023 -
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E14
10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Oct 30, 2023 -
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E15
10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.
Oct 31, 2023 -
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E16
Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.
Nov 1, 2023 -
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E17
Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.
Nov 2, 2023 -
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E18
Barbra Streisand
Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.
Nov 13, 2023 -
19
E19
Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.
Nov 14, 2023 -
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E20
Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
Nov 15, 2023 -
21
E21
Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
Nov 16, 2023 -
22
E22
David Letterman, The National
Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.
Nov 20, 2023 -
23
E23
Bradley Cooper, José Andrés
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
Nov 21, 2023 -
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E24
Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
Nov 22, 2023 -
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E25
Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo
Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.
Dec 11, 2023 -
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E26
Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
Dec 12, 2023 -
27
E27
Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel
Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.
Dec 13, 2023 -
28
E28
12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)
Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
Dec 14, 2023 -
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E29
12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)
Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.
Dec 18, 2023 -
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E30
12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Dec 19, 2023 -
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E31
12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)
Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.
Dec 20, 2023 -
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E32
12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.
Dec 21, 2023 -
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E33
1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)
Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.
Jan 8, 2024 -
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1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Jan 9, 2024 -
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1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
Jan 10, 2024 -
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1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Jan 11, 2024 -
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1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)
Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.
Jan 16, 2024 -
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E38
1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.
Jan 17, 2024 -
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E39
1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
Jan 18, 2024 -
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E40
1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
Jan 22, 2024 -
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E41
1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
Jan 23, 2024 -
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E42
1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Jan 24, 2024 -
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E43
1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
Jan 25, 2024 -
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E44
1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
Jan 29, 2024 -
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E45
1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.
Jan 30, 2024 -
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E46
1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
Jan 31, 2024 -
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E47
John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake
Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.
Feb 1, 2024 -
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E48
2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
Feb 5, 2024 -
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E49
2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
Feb 6, 2024 -
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E50
2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
Feb 7, 2024 -
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E51
2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
Feb 8, 2024 -
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E52
2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.
Feb 11, 2024 -
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E53
2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
Feb 12, 2024 -
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E54
2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
Feb 13, 2024 -
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E55
2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
Feb 14, 2024 -
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E56
2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
Feb 15, 2024 -
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E57
2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.
Feb 26, 2024 -
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E58
2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
Feb 27, 2024 -
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E59
2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
Feb 28, 2024 -
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2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
Feb 29, 2024 -
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E61
3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
Mar 4, 2024 -
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3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
Mar 5, 2024 -
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E63
3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.
Mar 6, 2024 -
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E64
3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.
Mar 7, 2024 -
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E65
3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
Mar 11, 2024 -
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3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
Mar 12, 2024 -
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E67
Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
Mar 13, 2024 -
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3/14/24 (Paul Simon)
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
Mar 14, 2024 -
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3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
Mar 25, 2024 -
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3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.
Mar 26, 2024 -
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3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
Mar 27, 2024 -
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4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.
Apr 1, 2024 -
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E73
Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson
Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
Apr 2, 2024 -
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4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.
Apr 3, 2024 -
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4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Apr 4, 2024 -
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4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.
Apr 8, 2024 -
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E77
4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
Apr 9, 2024 -
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We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Apr 10, 2024 -
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4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)
Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Apr 15, 2024 -
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E80
Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers
Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.
Apr 16, 2024 -
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4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Apr 17, 2024 -
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E82
4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
Apr 18, 2024 -
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E83
4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)
Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.
Apr 29, 2024 -
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4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Apr 30, 2024 -
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E85
5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
May 1, 2024 -
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5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.
May 2, 2024 -
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E87
5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
May 6, 2024 -
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E88
5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.
May 7, 2024 -
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E89
5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)
Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.
May 8, 2024 -
90
E90
5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)
Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.
May 9, 2024 -
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E91
5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.
May 13, 2024 -
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E92
5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)
Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.
May 14, 2024 -
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E93
George Stephanopoulos/Michelle Buteau
Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.
May 15, 2024 -
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E94
5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)
Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
May 16, 2024 -
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5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
May 20, 2024 -
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E96
5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.
May 21, 2024 -
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E97
5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)
Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
May 22, 2024 -
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E98
5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.
May 23, 2024 -
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E99
6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.
Jun 3, 2024 -
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Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”
Jun 4, 2024 -
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6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.
Jun 5, 2024 -
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E102
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.
Jun 6, 2024 -
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E103
6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.
Jun 10, 2024 -
104
E104
6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.
Jun 11, 2024 -
105
E105
6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)
Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.
Jun 12, 2024 -
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E106
6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Jun 13, 2024 -
107
E107
6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.
Jun 17, 2024 -
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E108
6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Jun 18, 2024 -
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6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)
Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Jun 19, 2024 -
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E110
6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.
Jun 20, 2024 -
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7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)
Jul 8, 2024 -
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E112
Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy
Jul 9, 2024 -
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7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)
Jul 10, 2024 -
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7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)
Jul 11, 2024 -
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7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)
Jul 15, 2024 -
116
E116
7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)
Jul 16, 2024 -
117
E117
Vance Party!
Jul 17, 2024 -
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7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)
Jul 18, 2024 -
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7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)
Jul 22, 2024 -
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7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)
Jul 23, 2024 -
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Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson
Jul 24, 2024 -
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7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)
Jul 25, 2024 -
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8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)
Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.
Aug 12, 2024 -
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Bowen Yang, Nick Cave
Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.
Aug 13, 2024 -
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Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky
Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.
Aug 14, 2024 -
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8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)
Aug 15, 2024 -
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Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Aug 19, 2024 -
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8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)
Aug 20, 2024 -
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8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)
Aug 21, 2024 -
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8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)
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