The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Season 2
About this season
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Episodes (206)
1. Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove
7.0Aired 6 September 2016 • 45 min
Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’.
2. Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger
Aired 7 September 2016 • 45 min
Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".
3. Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei
Aired 8 September 2016 • 45 min
Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.
4. Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman
Aired 9 September 2016 • 45 min
The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discusses 'Secret Eats’.
5. Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
Aired 12 September 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’.
6. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
Aired 13 September 2016 • 45 min
Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.
7. Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
Aired 14 September 2016 • 45 min
Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’.
8. Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
Aired 15 September 2016 • 45 min
Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
9. John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch
Aired 16 September 2016 • 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.
10. Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
Aired 19 September 2016 • 45 min
Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance.
11. First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera
Aired 20 September 2016 • 45 min
The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.
12. Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
Aired 21 September 2016 • 45 min
Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’.
13. Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
Aired 22 September 2016 • 45 min
Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’.
14. Bruce Springsteen
Aired 23 September 2016 • 45 min
Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.
15. Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann
Aired 26 September 2016 • 45 min
Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma Willmann gives a stand-up performance.
16. Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
Aired 27 September 2016 • 45 min
Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.
17. Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
Aired 28 September 2016 • 45 min
Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams.
18. Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World
6.0Aired 29 September 2016 • 45 min
Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.
19. Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
5.0Aired 30 September 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.
20. Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
Aired 3 October 2016 • 45 min
Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.
21. John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
Aired 4 October 2016 • 45 min
Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’.
22. Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
Aired 5 October 2016 • 45 min
Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance.
23. Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram
6.0Aired 6 October 2016 • 45 min
Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.
24. Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra
Aired 7 October 2016 • 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.
25. President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
Aired 17 October 2016 • 45 min
A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’.
26. Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph
Aired 18 October 2016 • 45 min
Nick Offerman discusses his new book, 'Good Clean Fun'. Wayne Gretzky discusses his new book, '99: Stories of the Game' and his career. Morgan Spurlock discusses 'Rats NYC'.
27. Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver
Aired 19 October 2016 • 45 min
Special live episode after the presidential debate. Hugh Laurie discusses 'Chance’ and the presidential race. Paul Reiser discusses the presidential race. Nate Silver discusses the presidential race.
28. Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos
Aired 20 October 2016 • 45 min
Tiger Woods discusses his career and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Elijah Wood discusses 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency’. Jorge Ramos discusses 'Hate Rising’.
29. Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean
Aired 21 October 2016 • 45 min
The Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Revolt’. Wyclef Jean performs "If I Was President", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
30. Tom Hanks, Adam Conover
6.0Aired 24 October 2016 • 45 min
Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.
31. Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski
Aired 25 October 2016 • 45 min
Mitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney discusses 'Pure Genius’. Wyatt Cenac discusses 'People of Earth’.
32. Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser
Aired 26 October 2016 • 45 min
The Werd. Joel McHale discusses ‘The Great Indoors’. Abbi Jacobson discusses her new book, ‘Carry This Book’. Jon Glaser discusses ‘Jon Glaser Loves Gear’.
33. Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company
Aired 27 October 2016 • 45 min
World premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and the presidential race. The Record Company performs "On the Move" from their album 'Give It Back to You’.
34. Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco
Aired 28 October 2016 • 45 min
Aimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘The Crown’. Sebastian Maniscalco gives a stand-up performance.
35. Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers
Aired 31 October 2016 • 45 min
Ruth Wilson discusses 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House’. J. B. Smoove discusses 'Almost Christmas’. The Ghost Brothers discuss ghost hunting.
36. Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara
Aired 1 November 2016 • 45 min
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Mel Gibson). Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey discuss ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Tegan and Sara perform "Stop Desire" from their album 'Love You to Death’.
37. Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis
Aired 2 November 2016 • 45 min
Piano One-O-Fun (How to Vote) with Jon Batiste. Michael Strahan discusses 'Religion of Sports’. Nick Kroll discusses 'Oh, Hello and Loving’. Aaron Lewis performs "That Ain't Country" from his album 'Sinner’.
38. Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind
Aired 3 November 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Tinfoil Hat. Aaron Eckhart discusses 'Bleed for This’. Tig Notaro discusses her Southern heritage. Ron Suskind discusses 'Life, Animated’.
39. Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani
Aired 4 November 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the presidential race. Maz Jobrani gives a stand-up performance.
40. Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston
Aired 7 November 2016 • 45 min
Special live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential race. Stevie Wonder discusses the presidential race, in addition to performing "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing". Katherine Waterston discusses 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, with an appearance by Sam Waterston.
41. Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Aired 9 November 2016 • 45 min
Special live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Universe’ and the presidential race. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discusses 'Triumph's Election Special 2016’.
42. Sting, Thandie Newton
Aired 10 November 2016 • 45 min
Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.
43. Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile
Aired 14 November 2016 • 45 min
Highlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" animated sketch. Jeff Goldblum reflects on the election results. Elle King performs. Stephen seeks to find things all Americans have in common.
44. Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard
Aired 15 November 2016 • 45 min
Anna Kendrick discusses 'Scrappy Little Nobody’ in addition to performing "I'm Still Here" with Stephen. Mahershala Ali discusses 'Moonlight’. Chris Gethard gives a stand-up performance.
45. Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam
Aired 16 November 2016 • 45 min
Marion Cotillard discusses 'Allied’. Dev Patel discusses 'Lion’. Dwight Yoakam performs "Gone (That'll Be Me)" from his album 'Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…’.
46. Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson
Aired 17 November 2016 • 45 min
Amy Adams discusses 'Nocturnal Animals’. The Late Show Eyebrow Theater with Amy Adams. Simone Biles discusses 'Courage to Soar’. Jeff Watson discusses bear-handling.
47. William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers
Aired 18 November 2016 • 45 min
The Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Protest" from their album 'American Band’.
48. Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders
Aired 21 November 2016 • 45 min
Michael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The Pretenders perform "Holy Commotion" from their album 'Alone’, featuring Dan Auerbach.
49. James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters
Aired 22 November 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips. James Marsden discusses 'Westworld’. Jimmie Johnson discusses his victorious NASCAR season. John Waters discusses his "A John Waters Christmas" tour.
50. Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go
Aired 23 November 2016 • 45 min
Post-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his new career as a soccer referee. OK Go performs "The One Moment" from their album 'Hungry Ghosts’.
51. Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells
Aired 30 November 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Tim Daly discusses 'Madam Secretary’ and the presidential race. Lauren Cohan discusses 'The Walking Dead’. Sleigh Bells performs "I Can Only Stare" from their album 'Jessica Rabbit’.
52. Lauren Graham, Justin Long
Aired 1 December 2016 • 45 min
Good News Bananas! Lauren Graham discusses 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ and ‘Talking as Fast as I Can’. Justin Long discusses 'Frank & Lola’.
53. Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie
Aired 2 December 2016 • 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. Matthew Broderick discusses 'Rules Don't Apply’. Matthew Broderick's job offers. Ali Wentworth discusses 'Nightcap’. Fergie performs "Life Goes On" from her album 'Double Dutchess’.
54. Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis
Aired 5 December 2016 • 45 min
Jason Bateman discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Padma Lakshmi discusses her new books, ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices’ and ‘Herbs and Love, Loss, and What We Ate’. Michael Lewis discusses 'The Undoing Project’.
55. Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled
Aired 6 December 2016 • 45 min
The Late Show Family Meeting with Joe Biden. Joe Biden discusses the presidential race and the fight against cancer. DJ Khaled discusses his new book, 'The Keys’.
56. Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus
Aired 7 December 2016 • 45 min
Sigourney Weaver discusses the presidential race and ‘A Monster Calls’. Andy Cohen discusses 'Watch What Happens: Live and Superficial’. Pilobolus gives a modern dance performance.
57. Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott
Aired 8 December 2016 • 45 min
First Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebumps") from his album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’.
58. Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa
Aired 9 December 2016 • 45 min
Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.
59. John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones
Aired 12 December 2016 • 45 min
"Christmas is Now". John Goodman discusses 'Patriots Day’. Denée Benton discusses 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’. Norah Jones performs "Peace" from her album 'Day Breaks’.
60. Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert
Aired 13 December 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mark Wahlberg discusses 'Patriots Day’. Lee Daniels discusses 'Star’. Miranda Lambert performs "Highway Vagabond" from her album 'The Weight of These Wings’.
61. Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally
Aired 14 December 2016 • 45 min
The Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan Mullally discusses 'Why Him?’. Smooshed: Holiday Edition with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
62. James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh
Aired 15 December 2016 • 45 min
"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art. Gad Elmaleh gives a stand-up performance.
63. Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste
Aired 16 December 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Batiste and assorted musicians perform a medley of holiday songs.
64. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!
Aired 19 December 2016 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert introduces highlight clips from the past year, including a post-election monologue, Tom Hanks, Midnight Confessions and a performance by OK Go.
65. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2
Aired 20 December 2016 • 45 min
Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston.
66. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3
Aired 21 December 2016 • 45 min
Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown.
67. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4
Aired 22 December 2016 • 45 min
Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.
68. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5
Aired 23 December 2016 • 45 min
Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election
69. Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende
Aired 3 January 2017 • 45 min
Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from ‘The Barber of Seville’.
70. Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman
Aired 4 January 2017 • 45 min
Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by Night’ and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses 'Just Keep Livin'.
71. Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney
Aired 5 January 2017 • 45 min
Trump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Community Calendar: Mishawaka, Indiana. Alexa Davalos discusses 'The Man in the High Castle’. Whitney performs "Golden Days" from their album 'Light Upon the Lake’.
72. Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell
Aired 6 January 2017 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses 'Booze Traveler’.
73. Billy Joel, Josh Holloway
Aired 9 January 2017 • 45 min
Billy Joel discusses his career and ranks his top five songs. True Stories Behind the Hits with Billy Joel. Billy Joel performs "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". Josh Holloway discusses 'Colony’.
74. Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant
Aired 10 January 2017 • 45 min
Andrew Garfield discusses 'Silence’. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album 'Tell Me I'm Pretty’.
75. Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman
Aired 11 January 2017 • 45 min
Jude Law discusses 'The Young Pope’. Gabrielle Union discusses 'Being Mary Jane’. Thomas L. Friedman discusses 'Thank You for Being Late’ and the incoming administration.
76. Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob
Aired 12 January 2017 • 45 min
Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends’.
77. Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman
Aired 13 January 2017 • 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and his acting career. Rupert Friend discusses 'Homeland’. Gary Gulman gives a stand-up performance.
78. Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck
Aired 16 January 2017 • 45 min
The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck.
79. Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried
Aired 17 January 2017 • 45 min
Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.
80. Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson
Aired 18 January 2017 • 45 min
Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.
81. Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop
Aired 19 January 2017 • 45 min
Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.
82. Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers
Aired 20 January 2017 • 45 min
Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.
83. Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy
Aired 30 January 2017 • 45 min
Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.
84. Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids
Aired 31 January 2017 • 45 min
Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.
85. Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain
Aired 1 February 2017 • 45 min
Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.
86. Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris
Aired 2 February 2017 • 45 min
Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.
87. Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown
Aired 3 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.
88. Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect
Aired 6 February 2017 • 45 min
Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.
89. John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers
Aired 7 February 2017 • 45 min
TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.
90. Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White
Aired 8 February 2017 • 45 min
Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
91. David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd
Aired 9 February 2017 • 45 min
Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.
92. Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio
Aired 10 February 2017 • 45 min
Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.
93. Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina
6.0Aired 13 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.
94. Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer
Aired 14 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.
95. Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders
Aired 15 February 2017 • 45 min
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.
96. Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum
Aired 16 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.
97. Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers
Aired 17 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.
98. Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss
Aired 20 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.
99. Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown
Aired 21 February 2017 • 45 min
Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
100. Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs
Aired 22 February 2017 • 45 min
TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.
101. Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco
Aired 23 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.
102. Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch
Aired 24 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.
103. Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna
Aired 27 February 2017 • 45 min
Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.
104. Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock
Aired 28 February 2017 • 45 min
Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.
105. Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.
Aired 1 March 2017 • 45 min
Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.
106. Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips
Aired 2 March 2017 • 45 min
Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.
107. Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer
Aired 3 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.
108. Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna
Aired 6 March 2017 • 45 min
Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.
109. Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden
Aired 7 March 2017 • 45 min
Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.
110. Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy
Aired 8 March 2017 • 45 min
Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.
111. Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes
Aired 9 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.
112. Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito
Aired 10 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.
113. Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins
Aired 13 March 2017 • 45 min
Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.
114. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry
Aired 14 March 2017 • 45 min
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.
115. Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Aired 15 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.
116. Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes
Aired 20 March 2017 • 45 min
Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.
117. Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day
Aired 21 March 2017 • 45 min
Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.
118. Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin
Aired 22 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.
119. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann
Aired 27 March 2017 • 45 min
Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.
120. Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903
Aired 28 March 2017 • 45 min
Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.
121. Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley
Aired 29 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.
122. Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene
Aired 30 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.
123. Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein
Aired 31 March 2017 • 45 min
Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.
124. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$
Aired 3 April 2017 • 45 min
Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.
125. Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty
Aired 4 April 2017 • 45 min
Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.
126. Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon
Aired 5 April 2017 • 45 min
Actress Sigourney Weaver; podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
127. Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Aired 6 April 2017 • 45 min
Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold
128. Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael
Aired 7 April 2017 • 45 min
Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.
129. Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle
Aired 17 April 2017 • 45 min
Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.
130. Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'
Aired 18 April 2017 • 45 min
Actor Alec Baldwin; radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Moshe Kasher; Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
131. Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey
Aired 19 April 2017 • 45 min
Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.
132. Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow
Aired 20 April 2017 • 45 min
Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.
133. Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher
8.0Aired 21 April 2017 • 45 min
Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.
134. Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart
Aired 24 April 2017 • 45 min
Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.
135. John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John
Aired 25 April 2017 • 45 min
Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
136. America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band
Aired 26 April 2017 • 45 min
Actress America Ferrera; actor Thomas Middleditch; author Virginia Grohl and musician Dave Grohl; Preservation Hall Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
137. LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz
Aired 27 April 2017 • 45 min
Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.
138. Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov
6.0Aired 28 April 2017 • 45 min
Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.
139. Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams
Aired 1 May 2017 • 45 min
Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.
140. Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe
Aired 2 May 2017 • 45 min
Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.
141. Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer
Aired 3 May 2017 • 45 min
Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.
142. Charles Barkley, Debra Winger
Aired 4 May 2017 • 45 min
Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.
143. Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius
Aired 5 May 2017 • 45 min
Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.
144. Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters
Aired 8 May 2017 • 45 min
Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.
145. Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry
Aired 9 May 2017 • 45 min
Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.
146. Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds
Aired 10 May 2017 • 45 min
Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.
147. Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef
Aired 11 May 2017 • 45 min
Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.
148. Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach
Aired 12 May 2017 • 45 min
Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.
149. Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica
Aired 15 May 2017 • 45 min
Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.
150. Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain
6.0Aired 16 May 2017 • 45 min
Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.
151. Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz
Aired 17 May 2017 • 45 min
Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.
152. Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx
Aired 18 May 2017 • 45 min
Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.
153. Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone
Aired 19 May 2017 • 45 min
Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.
154. Rachel Maddow, Ben Platt
Aired 22 May 2017 • 45 min
155. Kevin Spacey, Terry Crews, Rob Huebel
Aired 23 May 2017 • 45 min
156. Robin Wright, Hannibal Buress, Paul Simon, Bill Frisell
Aired 24 May 2017 • 45 min
157. Oscar Isaac, Laurie Metcalf, April Ryan
Aired 25 May 2017 • 45 min
158. Gordon Ramsay, David Sedaris, Pixies
Aired 26 May 2017 • 45 min
159. Kevin Hart, Ali Wentworth, The War on Drugs
Aired 5 June 2017 • 45 min
160. Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist
Aired 6 June 2017 • 45 min
161. Tilda Swinton, Andy Cohen, Jordan Klepper
Aired 7 June 2017 • 45 min
162. John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey
Aired 8 June 2017 • 45 min
163. Jim Gaffigan, Anna Chlumsky, Louie Anderson
Aired 9 June 2017 • 45 min
164. Uzo Aduba, T.J. Miller, Oliver Stone
Aired 12 June 2017 • 45 min
165. Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave
Aired 13 June 2017 • 45 min
166. Trevor Noah, Ilana Glazer, Sam Richardson
Aired 14 June 2017 • 45 min
167. Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt
Aired 15 June 2017 • 45 min
168. Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes
Aired 16 June 2017 • 45 min
169. Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band
Aired 19 June 2017 • 45 min
170. Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Aired 20 June 2017 • 45 min
171. Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Dive
Aired 21 June 2017 • 45 min
172. Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue
Aired 26 June 2017 • 45 min
173. Eric Stonestreet, John McEnroe, Lillie Mae
Aired 27 June 2017 • 45 min
174. Josh Duhamel, Justin Bartha, Brian Greene
Aired 28 June 2017 • 45 min
175. Naomi Watts, Ari Graynor, Swet Shop Boys
Aired 29 June 2017 • 45 min
176. Michael Keaton, John McEnroe
Aired 30 June 2017 • 45 min
177. Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys
Aired 10 July 2017 • 45 min
178. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis
Aired 11 July 2017 • 45 min
179. John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter
Aired 12 July 2017 • 45 min
180. Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, The New Pornographers
Aired 13 July 2017 • 45 min
181. John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aired 14 July 2017 • 45 min
182. Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week
Aired 17 July 2017 • 45 min
183. Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues
Aired 18 July 2017 • 45 min
184. James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed
Aired 19 July 2017 • 45 min
185. Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week
Aired 20 July 2017 • 45 min
186. Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week
Aired 21 July 2017 • 45 min
187. Paul Bettany; Laura Benanti; Tyler, The Creator
Aired 24 July 2017 • 45 min
188. Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks
Aired 25 July 2017 • 45 min
189. Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK
Aired 26 July 2017 • 45 min
190. Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon
Aired 27 July 2017 • 45 min
191. Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aired 28 July 2017 • 45 min
192. Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer
Aired 31 July 2017 • 45 min
193. Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman
Aired 1 August 2017 • 45 min
194. Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh
Aired 2 August 2017 • 45 min
195. Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Arcade Fire
Aired 3 August 2017 • 45 min
196. Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aired 4 August 2017 • 45 min
197. Laura Dern, Leah Remini, Trombone Shorty
Aired 7 August 2017 • 45 min
198. Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans
Aired 8 August 2017 • 45 min
Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.
199. Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Niecy Nash
Aired 9 August 2017 • 45 min
200. Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B
Aired 10 August 2017 • 45 min
201. Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aired 11 August 2017 • 45 min
202. Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher
Aired 14 August 2017 • 45 min
203. Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, Blackberry Smoke
Aired 15 August 2017 • 45 min
204. Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz
Aired 16 August 2017 • 45 min
205. John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear
Aired 17 August 2017 • 45 min
206. Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aired 18 August 2017 • 45 min