Season 7

Episodes • 2021

Stephen Colbert
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

1. Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

45 min

Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

2. Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

45 min

Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.

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Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

3. Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

45 min

Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.

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Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

4. Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

45 min

Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.

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Justice Stephen Breyer

5. Justice Stephen Breyer

45 min

Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

6. Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

45 min

The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.

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Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

7. Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

45 min

Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.

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The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

8. The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

45 min

The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).

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Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

9. Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

45 min

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.

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Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

10. Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

45 min

Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.

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Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

11. Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

45 min

Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.

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Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

12. Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

45 min

Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.

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Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

13. Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

45 min

The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

14. Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

45 min

Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

15. John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

45 min

Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.

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Rebecca Ferguson

16. Rebecca Ferguson

45 min

Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.

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Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

17. Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

45 min

Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.

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Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

18. Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

45 min

The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.

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Bret Baier, Susie Essman

19. Bret Baier, Susie Essman

45 min

Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

20. Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

45 min

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

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The cast of "Succession"

21. The cast of "Succession"

45 min

Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.

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Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

22. Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

45 min

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

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Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

23. Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

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Issa Rae, H.E.R.

24. Issa Rae, H.E.R.

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

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Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

25. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

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Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

26. Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

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Bruce Springsteen

27. Bruce Springsteen

45 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

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Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

28. Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

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Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

29. Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

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John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

30. John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

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Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

31. Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

45 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

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David Byrne, Huma Abedin

32. David Byrne, Huma Abedin

45 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

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Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

33. Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

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Andy Cohen, Thundercat

34. Andy Cohen, Thundercat

45 min

Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

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Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

35. Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

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Tony Hale, Snail Mail

36. Tony Hale, Snail Mail

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

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Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

37. Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

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Quentin Tarantino

38. Quentin Tarantino

45 min

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

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Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

39. Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

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Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

40. Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

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Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

41. Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

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Paul Rudd, Sting

42. Paul Rudd, Sting

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

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Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

43. Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

45 min

Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

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Adam Driver, America Ferrera

44. Adam Driver, America Ferrera

45 min

The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.

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Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

45. Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

45 min

Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.

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Andrew Garfield, José Andres

46. Andrew Garfield, José Andres

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

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Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

47. Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

45 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

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Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

48. Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

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Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

49. Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

45 min

Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

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Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

50. Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”

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Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

51. Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

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Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

52. Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

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Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

53. Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

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Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

54. Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

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Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

55. Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

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Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

56. Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

45 min

Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.

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Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

57. Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

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Sting, David Alan Grier

58. Sting, David Alan Grier

45 min

Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

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Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

59. Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

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Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

60. Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

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Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

61. Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

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Anderson Cooper

62. Anderson Cooper

45 min

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

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Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

63. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

45 min

Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

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Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

64. Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

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Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

65. Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

45 min

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John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

66. John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

45 min

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Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

67. Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

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Gayle King, Tig Notaro

68. Gayle King, Tig Notaro

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

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Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

69. Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

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Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

70. Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

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Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

71. Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

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Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

72. Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

73. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

45 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

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Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

74. Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

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Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

75. Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

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Dionne Warwick, David Cross

76. Dionne Warwick, David Cross

45 min

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

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Elvis Costello

77. Elvis Costello

45 min

Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

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Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

78. Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

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Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

79. Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

45 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

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Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

80. Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

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Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

81. Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

45 min

Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

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Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

82. Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

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Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

83. Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

45 min

Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

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Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

84. Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

45 min

Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

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Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

85. Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

45 min

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

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Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

86. Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

45 min

Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

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Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

87. Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

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John Oliver, Future Islands

88. John Oliver, Future Islands

45 min

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

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Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

89. Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

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Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

90. Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

45 min

Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

91. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

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John Turturro, John Avlon

92. John Turturro, John Avlon

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

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John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

93. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

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Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

94. Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

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Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

95. Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

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Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

96. Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

97. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

45 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

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Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

98. Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.

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Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

99. Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

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Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

100. Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

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John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

101. John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

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Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

102. Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

45 min

Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

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Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

103. Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

45 min

Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

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Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

104. Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

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Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

105. Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

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Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

106. Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

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Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

107. Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

45 min

Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

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Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

108. Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

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Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

109. Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

45 min

Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

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Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

110. Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

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Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

111. Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

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John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

112. John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

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Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

113. Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

45 min

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

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Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

114. Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

45 min

Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

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Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

115. Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

45 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

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Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

116. Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

45 min

Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

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Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

117. Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

45 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

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Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

118. Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

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Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

119. Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

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Hugh Laurie, Spoon

120. Hugh Laurie, Spoon

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

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Josh Brolin, The Who

121. Josh Brolin, The Who

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

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Julia Roberts, Wilco

122. Julia Roberts, Wilco

45 min

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

123. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

45 min

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

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Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

124. Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

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Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

125. Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

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Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

126. Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

45 min

Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

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Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

127. Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

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Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

128. Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

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Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

129. Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

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Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

130. Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

45 min

Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

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Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

131. Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

45 min

Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

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Antony Blinken, TWICE

132. Antony Blinken, TWICE

45 min

Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

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Mike Myers, Minha Kim

133. Mike Myers, Minha Kim

45 min

Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.

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Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

134. Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

45 min

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

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Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

135. Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

45 min

Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

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Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

136. Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

45 min

Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

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Michael Che, James Stavridis

137. Michael Che, James Stavridis

45 min

Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

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Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

138. Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

45 min

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

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Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

139. Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

45 min

Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.

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Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

140. Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

45 min

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.

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Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

141. Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

45 min

"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.

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Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

142. Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

45 min

Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.

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Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

143. Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

45 min

U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way.

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Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

144. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

45 min

Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…

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Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

145. Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

45 min

First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please.

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Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

146. Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

45 min

Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.

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Cory Booker, The Lumineers

147. Cory Booker, The Lumineers

45 min

Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.

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Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

148. Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

45 min

Fast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.

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Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

149. Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

45 min

War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.

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Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

150. Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

45 min

Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.

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Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

151. Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

45 min

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

152. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

45 min

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.

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Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

153. Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

45 min

Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.

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Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

154. Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

45 min

Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.

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Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

155. Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

45 min

Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.

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Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

156. Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

45 min

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.

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Ice-T, Michael Pollan

157. Ice-T, Michael Pollan

45 min

Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.

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Chris Hayes, Jack White

158. Chris Hayes, Jack White

45 min

Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.

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Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

159. Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

45 min

Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.

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Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

160. Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

45 min

5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.

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Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

161. Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

45 min

St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

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Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

162. Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

45 min

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.

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Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

163. Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

45 min

James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.

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Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

164. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

45 min

James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.

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Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

165. Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

45 min

James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.

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James Taylor, Colman Domingo

166. James Taylor, Colman Domingo

45 min

Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.

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Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

167. Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

45 min

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.

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Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

168. Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

45 min

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.

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Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

169. Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

45 min

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.

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Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

170. Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

45 min

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.

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