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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Season 9

2023130 episodes8.8/10 (55 votes)

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 (130)

10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
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1. 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

Aired 2 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
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2. 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

10.0

Aired 3 October 2023 • 41 min

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

10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
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3. 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

10.0

Aired 4 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
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4. 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

10.0

Aired 5 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
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5. 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

10.0

Aired 9 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
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6. 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

10.0

Aired 10 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
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7. 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

10.0

Aired 11 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
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8. 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

10.0

Aired 12 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
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9. 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

10.0

Aired 16 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
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10. 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

10.0

Aired 23 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
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11. 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

10.0

Aired 24 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
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12. 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

10.0

Aired 25 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
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13. 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

10.0

Aired 26 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
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14. 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

10.0

Aired 30 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
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15. 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

10.0

Aired 31 October 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson
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16. Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson

10.0

Aired 1 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson
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17. Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson

10.0

Aired 2 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

Barbra Streisand
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18. Barbra Streisand

10.0

Aired 13 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams
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19. Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams

10.0

Aired 14 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
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20. Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth

10.0

Aired 15 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)
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21. Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)

10.0

Aired 16 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

David Letterman, The National
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22. David Letterman, The National

Aired 20 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

Bradley Cooper, José Andrés
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23. Bradley Cooper, José Andrés

10.0

Aired 21 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro
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24. Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro

Aired 22 November 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo
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25. Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo

10.0

Aired 11 December 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
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26. Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

10.0

Aired 12 December 2023 • 41 min

Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel
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27. Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel

10.0

Aired 13 December 2023 • 41 min

Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)
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28. 12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)

10.0

Aired 14 December 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.

12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)
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29. 12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)

10.0

Aired 18 December 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.

12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)
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30. 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)

10.0

Aired 19 December 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)
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31. 12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)

Aired 20 December 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.

12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)
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32. 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)

10.0

Aired 21 December 2023 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)
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33. 1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)

5.5

Aired 8 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.

1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
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34. 1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)

10.0

Aired 9 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
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35. 1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

10.0

Aired 10 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.

1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
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36. 1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

10.0

Aired 11 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)
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37. 1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)

5.5

Aired 16 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.

1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
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38. 1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

10.0

Aired 17 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.

1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
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39. 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

10.0

Aired 18 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
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40. 1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

10.0

Aired 22 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.

1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
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41. 1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

10.0

Aired 23 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.

1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
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42. 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

10.0

Aired 24 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
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43. 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

Aired 25 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
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44. 1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

10.0

Aired 29 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.

1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
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45. 1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

Aired 30 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.

1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
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46. 1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

10.0

Aired 31 January 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.

John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake
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47. John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake

5.5

Aired 1 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.

2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
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48. 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

Aired 5 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
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49. 2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

10.0

Aired 6 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.

2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
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50. 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

10.0

Aired 7 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
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51. 2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

9.0

Aired 8 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.

2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
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52. 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

9.5

Aired 11 February 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
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53. 2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

10.0

Aired 12 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.

2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)
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54. 2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)

Aired 13 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.

2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
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55. 2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

10.0

Aired 14 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.

2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
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56. 2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

Aired 15 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.

2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
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57. 2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

Aired 26 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.

2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
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58. 2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

Aired 27 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.

2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
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59. 2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

Aired 28 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.

2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
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60. 2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

Aired 29 February 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
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61. 3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

Aired 4 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
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62. 3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

Aired 5 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.

3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
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63. 3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

Aired 6 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.

3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
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64. 3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

Aired 7 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.

3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
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65. 3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

Aired 11 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.

3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
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66. 3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

Aired 12 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega
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67. Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega

Aired 13 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.

3/14/24 (Paul Simon)
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68. 3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

Aired 14 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.

3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
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69. 3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

Aired 25 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.

3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
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70. 3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

Aired 26 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
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71. 3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

Aired 27 March 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.

4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)
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72. 4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)

Aired 1 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.

4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)
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73. 4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)

Aired 2 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.

4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
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74. 4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)

1.0

Aired 3 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.

4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
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75. 4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)

Aired 4 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.

4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
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76. 4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)

Aired 8 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.

4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
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77. 4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)

Aired 9 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.

We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
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78. We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)

Aired 10 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

79
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79. 4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)

Aired 15 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

80
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80. Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers

Aired 16 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.

81
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81. 4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)

Aired 17 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)
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82. 4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)

Aired 18 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.

4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)
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83. 4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)

Aired 29 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.

4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)
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84. 4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)

Aired 30 April 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
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85. 5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)

Aired 1 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”

5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)
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86. 5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)

Aired 2 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.

5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)
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87. 5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)

Aired 6 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)
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88. 5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)

Aired 7 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.

5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)
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89. 5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)

Aired 8 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.

5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)
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90. 5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)

Aired 9 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.

5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)
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91. 5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)

Aired 13 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.

5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)
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92. 5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)

Aired 14 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.

George Stephanopoulos/Michelle Buteau
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93. George Stephanopoulos/Michelle Buteau

Aired 15 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.

5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)
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94. 5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)

Aired 16 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")
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95. 5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")

Aired 20 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”

5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)
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96. 5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)

Aired 21 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.

5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)
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97. 5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)

Aired 22 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)
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98. 5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)

Aired 23 May 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.

6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)
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99. 6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)

Aired 3 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.

Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke
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100. Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke

Aired 4 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”

6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)
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101. 6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)

Aired 5 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier
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102. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier

Aired 6 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.

6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)
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103. 6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)

Aired 10 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.

6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
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104. 6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)

Aired 11 June 2024 • 41 min

Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.

6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)
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105. 6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)

Aired 12 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.

6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
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106. 6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)

Aired 13 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
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107. 6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)

Aired 17 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.

6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)
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108. 6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)

Aired 18 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)
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109. 6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)

Aired 19 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)
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110. 6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)

Aired 20 June 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.

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111. 7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)

Aired 8 July 2024 • 41 min

112
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112. Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy

Aired 9 July 2024 • 41 min

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113. 7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)

Aired 10 July 2024 • 41 min

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114. 7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)

Aired 11 July 2024 • 41 min

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115. 7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)

Aired 15 July 2024 • 41 min

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116. 7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)

Aired 16 July 2024 • 41 min

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117. 7/17/24 (Glen Powell, Charlamagne Tha God)

Aired 17 July 2024 • 41 min

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118. 7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)

Aired 18 July 2024 • 41 min

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119. 7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)

Aired 22 July 2024 • 41 min

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120. 7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)

Aired 23 July 2024 • 41 min

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121. 7/24/24 (Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson)

Aired 24 July 2024 • 41 min

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122. 7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)

Aired 25 July 2024 • 41 min

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123. 8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)

Aired 12 August 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.

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124. Bowen Yang, Nick Cave

Aired 13 August 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.

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125. 8/14/24 (Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky)

Aired 14 August 2024 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.

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126. 8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)

Aired 15 August 2024 • 45 min

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127. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Aired 19 August 2024 • 41 min

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128. 8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)

Aired 20 August 2024 • 41 min

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129. 8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)

Aired 21 August 2024 • 41 min

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130. 8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)

Aired 22 August 2024 • 45 min

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