The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) season 3 - episode list, synopsis, cast and crew

Episode 1

05 September 2017 - Maggie Gyllenhaal/Graham Norton/Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Deuce (2017)); comic Graham Norton (The Graham Norton Show (2007)); Lukas Nelson and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform.

Episode 2

06 September 2017 - Liev Schreiber/Joe Buck/Sonequa Martin-Green/Sheila E.

Actor Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan (2013) and Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017)); sportscaster Joe Buck; actress Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead (2010)); Sheila E. performs.

Episode 3

07 September 2017 - Bernie Sanders/Caitriona Balfe/The National

Sen. Bernie Sanders (Ind-Vt.); actress Caitriona Balfe (Outlander (2014)); The National perform.

Episode 4

08 September 2017 - Donald Trump Jr. Testifying to Congress/Jessica Biel/Sonequa Martin-Green

Stephen's take on the news of the day; actress Jessica Biel (The Sinner (2017) and BoJack Horseman (2014)).

Episode 5

15 September 2017 - THE LATE SHOW's Second Anniversary Special

The Late Show's second anniversary special.

Episode 6

19 September 2017 - Hillary Clinton/Emma Stone

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; actress Emma Stone (Battle of the Sexes (2017)).

Episode 7

20 September 2017 - Jeff Bridges/Jeff Flake/Miguel

Actor Jeff Bridges (Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)); Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) (book, "Conscience of a Conservative"); Miguel performs.

Episode 8

21 September 2017 - Jim Parsons/Pamela Adlon/The Killers

Actor Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory (2007)); actress Pamela Adlon (Better Things (2016)); The Killers perform.

Episode 9

22 September 2017 - Bobby Moynihan/Tatiana Maslany

Actor Bobby Moynihan (Me, Myself and I (2017)); actress Tatiana Maslany (Stronger (2017)).

Episode 10

25 September 2017 - Sterling K. Brown/Chance The Rapper

Actor Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us (2016) and Marshall (2017)); Chance the Rapper performs.

Episode 11

26 September 2017 - Sofia Vergara/David Boreanaz/Ken Burns

Actress Sofía Vergara (Modern Family (2009)); actor David Boreanaz (Bones (2005)); documentarian Ken Burns (The Vietnam War (2017)).

Episode 12

27 September 2017 - Nick Kroll/Michael Bloomberg/Tim Heidecker/Eric Wareheim

Actor Nick Kroll (Big Mouth (2017) and The House (2017)); businessman Michael Bloomberg; comics Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim.

Episode 13

28 September 2017 - Steve Martin/Mark Feuerstein/Steep Canyon Rangers

Actor Steve Martin; actor Mark Feuerstein (9JKL (2017)); Steve Martin performs with The Steep Canyon Rangers.

Episode 14

29 September 2017 - Jerry Seinfield

Comic Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017)).

Episode 15

02 October 2017 - Pierce Brosnan/Jason Alexander/Ta-Nehisi Coates

Actor Pierce Brosnan (The Foreigner (2017)); actor Jason Alexander (Hit the Road (2017)); author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Episode 16

03 October 2017 - Michael Weatherly/Natasha Leggero/Paul Weller

Actor Michael Weatherly (Bull (2016)); actress Natasha Leggero (Dice (2016)); Paul Weller performs.

Episode 17

04 October 2017 - Kerry Washington/Russell Brand/St. Vincent

Actress Kerry Washington (Scandal (2012)); author Russell Brand (book, "Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions"); St. Vincent performs.

Episode 18

05 October 2017 - Morgan Freeman/Grace Gummer/Nathan Macintosh

Actor Morgan Freeman (Just Getting Started (2017)); actress Grace Gummer (Mr. Robot (2015)); comic Nathan Macintosh.

Episode 19

06 October 2017 - Kathy Bates

Actress Kathy Bates (Disjointed (2017));

Episode 20

09 October 2017 - Jackie Chan/Tig Notaro/Bob Schieffer/Trombone Shorty

Actor Jackie Chan (The Foreigner (2017)); comic Tig Notaro (One Mississippi (2015)); Bob Schieffer (CBS News); Trombone Shorty sits in with Jonathan Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 21

10 October 2017 - Tracee Ellis Ross/Luke Evans/Jade Bird

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish (2014)); actor Luke Evans (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017)); Jade Bird performs.

Episode 22

11 October 2017 - Andrew Garfield/Tracy Ullman/Wolf Parade

Actor Andrew Garfield (Breathe (2017)); actress Tracey Ullman (Tracey Breaks the News (2017)); Wolf Parade perform.

Episode 23

12 October 2017 - Bill Murray/Claire Foy/Jan Vogler

Actor Bill Murray; actress Claire Foy (Breathe (2017) and The Crown (2016)); Bill Murray performs with Jan Vogler and Friends.

Episode 24

13 October 2017 - Conan O'Brien/Tig Notaro

TV talk show host Conan O'Brien (Conan (2010)); comic Tig Notaro (One Mississippi (2015)).

Episode 25

23 October 2017 - Anna Faris/Amy Sedaris/Tyminski

Actress Anna Faris (Mom (2013)); actress Amy Sedaris (BoJack Horseman (2014)); Dan Tyminski performs.

Episode 26

24 October 2017 - Jake Tapper/Shemar Moore/Khalid

Journalist Jake Tapper (The Lead with Jake Tapper (2013)); actor Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T. (2017)); Khalid performs.

Episode 27

25 October 2017 - Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens

Actor Hugh Laurie (Chance (2016)); TV personality Gretchen Carlson (book, "Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back"); TV personality Adam Savage (MythBusters (2003)); YouTube personality Michael Stevens.

Episode 28

26 October 2017 - Julianne Moore/Jermaine Fowler/Fleet Foxes

Actress Julianne Moore (Suburbicon (2017)); actor Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts (2017)); Fleet Foxes perform.

Episode 29

27 October 2017 - Dr. Phil McGraw/Scott Kelly

Dr. Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil (2002)); retired astronaut Scott Kelly.

Episode 30

30 October 2017 - Billy Eichner/Anna Camp/Weezer

Actor Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street with Billy Eichner (2011)); actress Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)); Weezer perform.

Episode 31

31 October 2017 - Mark Ruffalo/Chris Matthews/Gilbert Gottfried/Thundercat

Actor Mark Ruffalo (Thor: Ragnarok (2017)); Chris Matthews (Hardball with Chris Matthews (1997)); actor Gilbert Gottfried; Thundercat sit in with Jonathan Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 32

01 November 2017 - Nicole Kidman/Jonathan Groff/Walter Isaacson

Actress Nicole Kidman (The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)); actor Jonathan Groff (Mindhunter (2017)); author Walter Isaacson;

Episode 33

02 November 2017 - Whoopi Goldberg/Kathryn Hahn/Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile

Whoopi Goldberg (The View (1997)); actress Kathryn Hahn (A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)); Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile perform.

Episode 34

03 November 2017 - Ronan Farrow/Walter Isaacson/Kelsea Ballerini

Journalist Ronan Farrow (Ronan Farrow Daily (2014)); author Walter Isaacson; Kelsea Ballerini performs.

Episode 35

06 November 2017 - Josh Gad/Lawrence O'Donnell/Derek DelGaudio

Actor Josh Gad (Murder on the Orient Express (2017)); TV host Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)); magician Derek DelGaudio.

Episode 36

07 November 2017 - Jason Segel/Jeff Fager/Lesley Stahl/Mavis Staples

Actor Jason Segel; producer Jeff Fager and journalist Lesley Stahl (60 Minutes (1968)); Mavis Staples performs.

Episode 37

08 November 2017 - Norman Reedus/Sean Astin/Pat McGann

Actor Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead (2010)); actor Sean Astin (Stranger Things (2016) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)); comic Pat McGann performs.

Episode 38

09 November 2017 - William H. Macy/Jay Pharoah/Rationale

Louis C.K.; actor Jay Pharoah (White Famous (2017)); Rationale perform.

Episode 39

10 November 2017 - John Mulaney/Jason Segel

Comic John Mulaney (Big Mouth (2017)); actor Jason Segel.

Episode 40

13 November 2017 - Joe Biden/Elton John

Former Vice President Joe Biden (book, "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose"); Elton John performs.

Episode 41

14 November 2017 - Tyler Perry/Anthony Atamanuik/John Avlon

Tyler Perry (The Star (2017)); actor Anthony Atamanuik (Tracey Breaks the News (2017)); journalist John Avlon.

Episode 42

15 November 2017 - Jordan Peele/Alia Shawkat/Paul Mecurio

Actor Jordan Peele ("Get Out"); actress Alia Shawkat ("Arrested Development" and "Search Party"); comic Paul Mecurio performs.

Episode 43

16 November 2017 - Ben Affleck/Greta Gerwig/Dead & Company

Actor Ben Affleck ("Justice League" (2017)); writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Lady Bird" (2017)); Dead and Company perform.

Episode 44

17 November 2017 - Norah O'Donnell/Dead & Company

TV hostess Norah O'Donnell (CBS This Morning (1992)); Dead & Company perform.

Episode 45

20 November 2017 - Elizabeth Warren/Desus & Mero/Vic Mensa

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass); comics Desus Nice and The Kid Mero; Vic Mensa performs.

Episode 46

21 November 2017 - Gayle King/Daveed Diggs/Gregory Porter

TV personality Gayle King (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Daveed Diggs (Wonder (2017)); Gregory Porter performs.

Episode 47

22 December 2017 - John Leguizamo/Elton John

Actor John Leguizamo (play, "Latin History for Morons"); Elton John performs.

Episode 48

29 November 2017 - Justin Timberlake/Carmen Yulín Cruz

Actor Justin Timberlake; Carmen Yulin Cruz, mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Episode 49

30 November 2017 - Kate Winslet, Laura Benanti, Wolf Alice

Actress Kate Winslet (Wonder Wheel (2017)); actress Laura Benanti (The Detour (2016)); Wolf Alice perform.

Episode 50

01 December 2017 - Carol Burnett, Lewis Black

Actress Carol Burnett (The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special (2017)); comic Lewis Black (The President Show: Joe Cirincione (2017)).

Episode 51

04 December 2017 - Billy Bush, Gwendoline Christie

TV personality Billy Bush; actress Gwendoline Christie (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017));

Episode 52

05 December 2017 - Saoirse Ronan, Van Jones, Michelle Wolf

Actress Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird); author Van Jones; comic Michelle Wolf performs.

Episode 53

06 December 2017 - Ed Helms, Christopher Jackson, Bleachers

Actor Ed Helms (Father Figures (2017)); actor Chris Jackson (Bull (2016)); Bleachers perform.

Episode 54

07 December 2017 - Sarah Paulson/John Hodgman

Actress Sarah Paulson (The Post (2017)); humorist John Hodgman.

Episode 55

08 December 2017 - Mark Hamill/Bobby Flay

Actor Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); chef Bobby Flay;

Episode 56

11 December 2017 - Matt Damon/Rahm Emanuel/Juanes

Actor Matt Damon ("Downsizing"); Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; Juanes perform.

Episode 57

12 December 2017 - Tom Hanks/Katy Tur/Mac DeMarco

Actor Tom Hanks ("The Post"); journalist Katy Tur; Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 58

13 December 2017 - Nick Jonas/Dennis Rodman/Jeezy/Tory Lanez

Actor Nick Jonas (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)); retired basketball player Dennis Rodman; Jeezy performs with Tory Lanez.

Episode 59

14 December 2017 - Adam Driver/John Early/Jon Batiste

Actor Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); actor John Early (The Disaster Artist (2017)); Jonathan Batiste performs.

Episode 60

15 December 2017 - Jodie Foster/Tom Hanks

Actress Jodie Foster (Becoming Iconic (2018)); actor Tom Hanks (The Post (2017));

Episode 61

02 January 2018 - Anderson Cooper/Maz Jobrani/Margo Price

Journalist Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)); actor Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts (2017)); Margo Price performs.

Episode 62

03 January 2018 - America Ferrera/David Harbour/Julien Baker

Actress America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Julien Baker performs.

Episode 63

04 January 2018 - 50 Cent/Rachel Brosnahan/Gary Vider

Actor 50 Cent (Power (2014)); actress Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)); comedian Gary Vider performs.

Episode 64

05 January 2018 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Episode 65

08 January 2018 - Liam Neeson/Michael Wolff/Andra Day/Common

Actor Liam Neeson (The Commuter (2018)); author Michael Wolff (book, "Fire and Fury"); Andra Day and Common perform.

Episode 66

09 January 2018 - James Franco/Lena Waithe/Anderson East

Actor James Franco (The Disaster Artist (2017)); actress Lena Waithe (The Chi (2018)); Anderson East performs.

Episode 67

10 January 2018 - Sarah Jessica Parker/Pete Holmes/Jack Black

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce (2016)); comic Pete Holmes (Crashing (2017)); Jack Black performs.

Episode 68

11 January 2018 - Molly Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith

Actress Molly Shannon; actor Thomas Lennon; stand-up comedy performance by Owen Smith

Episode 69

12 January 2018 - Laurie Metcalf

Actress Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird (2017) and Roseanne (1988)).

Episode 70

15 January 2018 - John Lithgow, Chuck Schumer, Black Eyed Peas

Actor John Lithgow (The Crown (2016)); Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); The Black Eyed Peas perform.

Episode 71

16 January 2018 - Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Sinclair

Musician Jon Bon Jovi; actor Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther (2018)); actor Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance (2016));

Episode 72

17 January 2018 - Ricky Gervais, Matt Czuchry, Jon Bon Jovi

Actor Ricky Gervais ("Blazing Samurai"); actor Matt Czuchry ("The Resident"); Jon Bon Jovi performs.

Episode 73

18 January 2018 - Sharon Stone, Rob Riggle, Fall Out Boy

Actor Sharon Stone ("Mosaic"); actor Rob Riggle ("12 Strong"); Fall Out Boy performs.

Episode 74

19 January 2018 - J.K. Simmons/Rob Riggle

Actor J.K. Simmons (Counterpart (2017)); actor Rob Riggle (12 Strong (2018));

Episode 75

22 January 2018 - James Corden/Ann Curry

TV host James Corden (The 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017) and The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); journalist Ann Curry.

Episode 76

23 January 2018 - John Dickerson/Eugene Levy/Midland

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek (2015)); Midland perform.

Episode 77

24 January 2018 - Willem Dafoe/RuPaul Charles/Roy Wood Jr.

Willem Dafoe; RuPaul Charles (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012)); Roy Wood Jr. (This Is Not Happening (2015)).

Episode 78

25 January 2018 - Gwyneth Paltrow/Ben McKenzie/Thirty Seconds to Mars

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Ben McKenzie (Gotham (2014)); Thirty Seconds to Mars perform.

Episode 79

26 January 2018 - Kyle MacLachlan/Deon Cole/Miley Cyrus/Julia Michaels

Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks (2017)); Deon Cole (Black-ish (2014)); Miley Cyrus salutes Elton John. Also: Julia Michaels performs.

Episode 80

29 January 2018 - Julie Chen/Joel Kinnaman/Talib Kweli feat. B.J. the Chicago Kid

TV hostess Julie Chen (Big Brother (2000) and The Talk (2010)); actor Joel Kinnaman (Altered Carbon (2018)); Talib Kweli performs with BJ the Chicago Kid;

Episode 81

30 January 2018 - Pod Save America/Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson/Chris Stapleton

Podcast hosts Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett (Pod Save America (2017)); Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens (2018)); Chris Stapleton performs.

Episode 82

31 January 2018 - Rose McGowan/Rand Paul/Jacob Williams/Curtis Harding

Actress Rose McGowan (Citizen Rose (2018) and book, "Brave"); Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.); comedian Jacob Williams; Curtis Harding sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 83

01 February 2018 - Michael Shannon/Meghan McCain/John Mellencamp

Actor Michael Shannon ("The Shape of Water"); TV hostess Meghan McCain ("The View"); John Mellencamp performs.

Episode 84

02 February 2018 - Uma Thurman/Jacob Williams

Actress Uma Thurman (The War with Grandpa (2019)); comic Jacob Williams performs.

Episode 85

05 February 2018 - Claire Danes/Bernadette Peters/Lil Uzi Vert

Actress Claire Danes (A Kid Like Jake (2018) and Homeland (2011)); Bernadette Peters (Mozart in the Jungle (2014)); Lil Uzi Vert performs.

Episode 86

06 February 2018 - Wanda Sykes/Thomas Haden Church/June Diane Raphael/Soul Rebels

Actress Wanda Sykes (Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)); actor Thomas Haden Church (Divorce (2016)); actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie (2015)); The Soul Rebels sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 87

07 February 2018 - John Oliver/Beanie Feldstein/Wolfgang Puck

Comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); actress Beanie Feldstein (The Female Brain (2017) and Lady Bird (2017)); chef Wolfgang Puck;

Episode 88

08 February 2018 - Joel McHale/Yara Shahidi/Joywave

Actor Joel McHale (A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) and [The X-Files"]); actress Yara Shahidi ("Grown-ish" and "Black-ish"); Joywave perform.

Episode 89

09 February 2018 - Nathan Lane/John Oliver

Actor Nathan Lane; comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)).

Episode 90

20 February 2018 - Kirsten Gillibrand/Chris Gethard/Portugal. The Man

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.); comic Chris Gethard; Portugal. The Man perform.

Episode 91

21 February 2018 - Sam Rockwell/J.J. Abrams/BØRNS

Actor Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)); director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)); Børns performs;

Episode 92

22 February 2018 - Christine Baranski/Constance Zimmer/Bon Jovi

Actress Christine Baranski (The Good Fight (2017) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); actress Constance Zimmer (UnREAL (2015)); Bon Jovi perform.

Episode 93

26 February 2018 - Jennifer Lawrence/Patton Oswalt/MGMT

Actress Jennifer Lawrence (Red Sparrow (2018)); actor Patton Oswalt (Happy! (2017)); MGMT perform.

Episode 94

27 February 2018 - Kiefer Sutherland/Zoe Lister-Jones/John McWhorter

Actor Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor (2016)); actress Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces (2015)); American linguist John McWhorter;

Episode 95

28 February 2018 - Donald Glover/Omarosa Manigault-Newman/Ibeyi

Actor Donald Glover (Atlanta (2016)); reality-TV personality Omarosa Manigault-Newman (Celebrity Big Brother (2018)); Ibeyi perform.

Episode 96

01 March 2018 - Jeff Daniels/Krysten Ritter/Noah Kahan

Actor Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower (2018)); actress Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones (2015)); Noah Kahan performs.

Episode 97

02 March 2018 - Steve Buscemi/Sebastian Maniscalco

Actor Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers (2019)); comic Sebastian Maniscalco;

Episode 98

05 March 2018 - David Oyelowo/Chelsea Clinton/Martha Stewart

Actor David Oyelowo (A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Gringo (2018)); author Chelsea Clinton; lifestyle expert Martha Stewart;

Episode 99

06 March 2018 - Oprah Winfrey/Justin Hartley

Actress Oprah Winfrey (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); actor Justin Hartley (This Is Us (2016));

Episode 100

07 March 2018 - Reese Witherspoon/Adam Rippon/Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite

Actress Reese Witherspoon (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon; Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite perform;

Episode 101

08 March 2018 - Mindy Kaling/Chris Hayes/Amberia Allen

Actress Mindy Kaling (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); journalist Chris Hayes; comic Amberia Allen;

Episode 102

09 March 2018 - Helen Mirren/David Byrne

Helen Mirren (The Leisure Seeker (2017)); David Byrne is interviewed and performs.

Episode 103

12 March 2018 - Tom Brady/Sean Bean/Emmy Blotnick

Professional football player Tom Brady (Tom vs. Time (2018)); actor Sean Bean; Emmy Blotnick performs stand-up.

Episode 104

13 March 2018 - Angela Bassett/Jimmy O. Yang/Jack Johnson

Actress Angela Bassett (Black Panther (2018), 9-1-1 (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Jimmy O. Yang (Life of the Party (2018)); Jack Johnson performs;

Episode 105

14 March 2018 - Paul Giamatti/Sean Bean/Brandi Carlile

Actor Paul Giamatti ("Billions", "The Catcher Was a Spy" and "I Think We're Alone Now"); actor Sean Bean ("The Oath"); Brandi Carlile performs;

Episode 106

19 March 2018 - Drew Barrymore/Adam DeVine/Moby

Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actor Adam Devine (Modern Family (2009) and When We First Met (2018)); Moby performs;

Episode 107

20 March 2018 - Hilary Swank/Thomas Middleditch/Rory Albanese

Actress Hilary Swank (Trust (2018)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Replicas (2018)); comic Rory Albanese;

Episode 108

21 March 2018 - Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys/Mindy Kaling/Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys (The Americans (2013)); Mindy Kaling ("A Wrinkle in Time" and "Champions"). Also: Stephen works out with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Episode 109

26 March 2018 - Sean Penn/Sara Gilbert/Bishop Briggs

Actor Sean Penn (The Professor and the Madman (2019)); actress Sara Gilbert (Roseanne (1988)); Bishop Briggs performs;

Episode 110

27 March 2018 - Samantha Bee/Leslie Odom Jr./Tom Segura

Comic Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); actor Leslie Odom Jr. (The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)); comic Tom Segura;

Episode 111

28 March 2018 - Dana Carvey/Simon Pegg

Dana Carvey (Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)); Simon Pegg (Ready Player One (2018)).

Episode 112

29 March 2018 - Emily Blunt/John Heilemann & Alex Wagner/Kacey Musgraves

Actress Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place (2018) and Sherlock Gnomes (2018)); journalist John Heilemann and TV hostess Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning: Saturday (2012)); Kacey Musgraves performs.

Episode 113

30 March 2018 - Bryan Cranston/President Jimmy Carter

Actor Bryan Cranston (Isle of Dogs (2018)); former President Jimmy Carter.

Episode 114

09 April 2018 - Amy Schumer/Madeleine Albright/Giada De Laurentiis

Actress Amy Schumer (I Feel Pretty (2018)); former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; chef Giada De Laurentiis;

Episode 115

10 April 2018 - James Spader/Katie Couric/Louie Anderson

Actor James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); journalist Katie Couric; comic Louie Anderson ("Baskets" and book "Hey Mom");

Episode 116

11 April 2018 - Martin Short/Aisha Tyler

Actor Martin Short (Love, Gilda (2018) and Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)); actress Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds (2005) and Archer (2009));

Episode 117

12 April 2018 - Diane Sawyer/Joshua Jackson/John Prine ft. Sturgill Simpson & Brandi Carlile

Journalist Diane Sawyer; actor Joshua Jackson (The Affair (2014)). Also: John Prine performs with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile.

Episode 118

13 April 2018 - Aubrey Plaza/Cookie Monster/Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Aubrey Plaza (Legion (2017) and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)); Cookie Monster (book "The Joy of Cookies") joins Stephen for Midnight Confessions. Also: Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs.

Episode 119

16 April 2018 - John Dickerson/Charlamagne Tha God/Nell Scovell

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); TV personality Charlamagne Tha God; author Nell Scovell;

Episode 120

17 April 2018 - James Comey/Jason Aldean

Former FBI director James Comey (book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership"). Also: Jason Aldean performs.

Episode 121

18 April 2018 - Cynthia Nixon/Alan Cumming/Franz Ferdinand

Actress Cynthia Nixon discusses her campaign for Governor of New York; Alan Cumming (Instinct (2018)). Also: Franz Ferdinand performs with James Chance.

Episode 122

19 April 2018 - Antonio Banderas/Senator Kamala Harris/Snow Patrol

Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso: Chapter One (2018)); Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). Also: Snow Patrol performs.

Episode 123

20 April 2018 - James Marsden/Coyote Peterson

Actor James Marsden (Westworld (2016)); wildlife expert Coyote Peterson;

Episode 124

23 April 2018 - Jeffrey Wright/Ali Wentworth/Cheech & Chong/Brothers Osborne

Jeffrey Wright (Westworld (2016)); Alexandra Wentworth (book "Go Ask Ali"); Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong comment on drug legalization. Also: Brothers Osborne perform.

Episode 125

24 April 2018 - Hank Azaria/Ronan Farrow/Grace VanderWaal

Actor Hank Azaria (Brockmire (2017)); author Ronan Farrow; Grace VanderWaal performs;

Episode 126

25 April 2018 - Lucy Liu/Henry Winkler/Run the Jewels

Actress Lucy Liu (Future World (2018)); actor Henry Winkler (Barry (2018)); Run the Jewels perform;

Episode 127

26 April 2018 - Rachel Weisz/Ann Dowd

Actress Rachel Weisz (Disobedience (2017)); actress Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale (2017)).

Episode 128

27 April 2018 - Mandy Patinkin/H. Jon Benjamin

Mandy Patinkin (Homeland (2011) and Life Itself (2018)); H. Jon Benjamin (Archer (2009)).

Episode 129

30 April 2018 - David Duchovny/Margaret Brennan/Robert Smigel

Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)); journalist Margaret Brennan (Face the Nation (1954)); actor Robert Smigel (The Week Of (2018));

Episode 130

01 May 2018 - Helen Hunt/Kevin Smith/Paramore

Actress Helen Hunt (Candy Jar (2018)); filmmaker Kevin Smith (Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (2018)); Paramore perform;

Episode 131

02 May 2018 - Jim Gaffigan/Michael Avenatti/David Chang

Comic Jim Gaffigan; attorney Michael Avenatti; restaurateur David Chang;

Episode 132

03 May 2018 - Charlize Theron/Ron Howard/J.J. Abrams

Charlize Theron (Tully (2018)); director Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)). Also: Producer J.J. Abrams ("The Play That Goes Wrong") joins Stephen for a crosstown adventure.

Episode 133

04 May 2018 - Chris O'Donnell, Jack White

Actor Chris O'Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); Jack White performs;

Episode 134

07 May 2018 - Jim Parsons, Alexis Ohanian, Lake Street Dive

Jim Parsons, from the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory"; Co-Founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian; musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

Episode 135

08 May 2018 - Michael B. Jordan, Matt Walsh, Heather Pasternak

Actor Michael B. Jordan; actor Matt Walsh; stand-up comedy performance by Heather Pasternak.

Episode 136

09 May 2018 - Gayle King, Anna Wintour

Gayle King, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning"; Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Winter.

Episode 137

10 May 2018 - Annette Bening, Wyatt Cenac, Leon Bridges

Actress Annette Bening; comic Wyatt Cenac; musical performance by Leon Bridges.

Episode 138

11 May 2018 - Mayim Bialik, Melissa McCarthy, Daniel Boulud, Run the Jewels

Actress Mayim Bialik, from the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY; chef Daniel Boulud; special appearance by actress Melissa McCarthy; Run the Jewels celebrate Stephen Colbert's birthday.

Episode 139

14 May 2018 - Anthony Anderson, Glenda Jackson, Michael Pollan

Actor Anthony Anderson; Actress Glenda Jackson; Author Michael

Episode 140

15 May 2018 - Jamie Foxx, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

Actor Jamie Foxx; musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

Episode 141

16 May 2018 - Chadwick Boseman, Erik Bergstrom

Actor Chadwick Boseman; stand-up comedy performance by Erik Bergstrom

Episode 142

17 May 2018 - Jake Tapper, Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin

Journalist Jake Tapper; musical performance by Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin.

Episode 143

18 May 2018 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Mary Gallagher

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch; stand-up comedy performance by Mary Gallagher

Episode 144

21 May 2018 - Zachary Quinto, Vanessa Bayer, Dean Baquet

Actor Zachary Quinto; actress Vanessa Bayer; Executive Editor of "The New York Times," Dean Baquet.

Episode 145

22 May 2018 - Andrew Garfield, David Cross, Jon Stewart, The Kills

Actor Andrew Garfield; actor/comic David Cross; special appearance by Jon Stewart; musical performance by The Kills.

Episode 146

23 May 2018 - Jason Bateman, Stephen King, Jim James

Actor Jason Bateman; author Stephen King; musical performance by Jim James.

Episode 147

24 May 2018 - Anne Hathaway, David Sedaris, Ahmed Bharoocha

Actress Anne Hathaway; author David Sedaris; stand-up comedy performance by Ahmed Bharoocha.

Episode 148

04 June 2018 - Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette, Jeff Arcuri

Actor Ethan Hawke; actress Toni Collette; stand-up comedy performance by Jeff Arcuri.

Episode 149

05 June 2018 - Bill Clinton, James Patterson, Tig Notaro

President Bill Clinton & Author James Patterson; comic Tig Notary.

Episode 150

06 June 2018 - Mandy Moore, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Meghan Trainor

Actress Mandy Moore; Hosts of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, singers Sara Bareilles & Josh Groan; musical performance by Meghan Trainor.

Episode 151

07 June 2018 - Nick Offerman, Niecy Nash, Lykke Li

Actor Nick Offerman; actress Niecy Nash; musical performance by Lykke Li.

Episode 152

08 June 2018 - Penelope Cruz, David Koechner, Interpol

Actress Penelope Cruz; actor David Kouchner; musical performance by Interpol.

Episode 153

11 June 2018 - Chris Matthews/Alicia Silverstone/Eels

TV host Chris Matthews ("Hardball with Chris Matthews"); actress Alicia Silverstone ("American Woman"); Eels perform;

Episode 154

12 June 2018 - Ed Helms/Michael K. Williams/Tom Papa

Actor Ed Helms (Tag (2018)); actor Michael Kenneth Williams (SuperFly (2018)); comic Tom Papa performs;

Episode 155

13 June 2018 - Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Avenatti/Chromeo feat. DRAM

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and attorney Michael Avenatti. Also: Chromeo performs with D.R.A.M.

Episode 156

14 June 2018 - Natalie Portman/Marc Maron/Alt-J/Pusha T

Actress Natalie Portman (Eating Animals (2017)); actor Marc Maron (GLOW (2017)); Alt-J and Pusha T perform;

Episode 157

15 June 2018 - Thandie Newton/Betty Gilpin

Actress Thandie Newton ("Westworld"); actress Betty Gilpin ("GLOW");

Episode 158

18 June 2018 - Benicio Del Toro/Alison Brie/Robin Thede

Actor Benicio Del Toro (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Alison Brie (GLOW (2017)); actress Robin Thede (The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)).

Episode 159

19 June 2018 - Josh Brolin/Ruth Negga/Walk The Moon

Actor Josh Brolin (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Ruth Negga (Preacher (2016)); Walk the Moon perform.

Episode 160

20 June 2018 - Trevor Noah/Liza Koshy/Two Feet

Comedian and television host Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); actress Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand (2018)); Two Feet performs;

Episode 161

21 June 2018 - Don Lemon/Mike Colter/Death Cab for Cutie

TV host Don Lemon (CNN Tonight (2014)); actor Mike Colter (Luke Cage (2016)); Death Cab for Cutie perform.

Episode 162

22 June 2018 - Seth Rogen/Danny Jolles

Actor Seth Rogen (Like Father (2018)); stand-up comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)).

Episode 163

25 June 2018 - Jessica Chastain/Romesh Ranganathan/Scott Rogowsky

Actress Jessica Chastain (Woman Walks Ahead (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019)); comedian Romesh Ranganathan; comedian Scott Rogowsky.

Episode 164

26 June 2018 - Hugh Grant/Margaret Hoover/Sean Donnelly

Actor Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal (2018)); political commentator Margaret Hoover (Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)); actress Laura Benanti. Also: Sean Donnelly performs stand-up.

Episode 165

27 June 2018 - Paul Rudd/Ken Jeong/Florence + the Machine

Actor Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); actor Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)); musical performance by Florence and the Machine.

Episode 166

28 June 2018 - Michael Moore/Eric Andre & Derrick Beckles/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez/Jon Stewart

Director Michael Moore; writers and comedians Eric Andre and Derrick Beckles; politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also: A special appearance by Jon Stewart.

Episode 167

09 July 2018 - Gordon Ramsay/Andrew Rannells/Junun: Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express

Chef Gordon Ramsay; actor Andrew Rannells ("A Simple Favor"). Also: Shye Ben-Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express perform as Junun.

Episode 168

10 July 2018 - Will Arnett/Neve Campbell/Marcus Samuelsson

Actor Will Arnett (The Gong Show (2017)); actress Neve Campbell (Skyscraper (2018)); chef Marcus Samuelsson;

Episode 169

11 July 2018 - Dwayne Johnson/Alessia Cara

Actor Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper (2018)); Alessia Cara performs;

Episode 170

12 July 2018 - Lawrence O'Donnell/Liv Tyler/Young the Giant

TV host Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)); actress Liv Tyler (Harlots (2017)); Young the Giant perform;

Episode 171

13 July 2018 - Carey Mulligan/Kate the Chemist

Actress Carey Mulligan (Collateral (2018)). Also: Experiments with Kate the Chemist (Kate Biberdorf).

Episode 172

16 July 2018 - Armie Hammer/Colleen Ballinger/Paula Poundstone

Actor Armie Hammer ("Sorry to Bother Your"); actress Colleen Ballinger (Haters Back Off! (2016)); comic Paula Poundstone performs;

Episode 173

17 July 2018 - Chrissy Metz/Lewis Black/Luke Combs

Actress Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"); comic Lewis Black; Luke Combs performs;

Episode 174

18 July 2018 - Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen/Dominic Cooper/Beck

TV personalities Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)) and Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens: Live (2009)); actor Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); Beck performs;

Episode 175

19 July 2018 - Denzel Washington/Joe Kennedy III/Carmen Lagala

Actor Denzel Washington (The Equalizer 2 (2018)); Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass); comic Carmen Lagala performs;

Episode 176

20 July 2018 - Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe (Welcome to Marwen (2018)) talks and performs.

Episode 177

23 July 2018 - Eric Holder/John Cleese/Arctic Monkeys

Former Attorney General Eric Holder; actor John Cleese; Arctic Monkeys perform;

Episode 178

24 July 2018 - Tatiana Maslany/Michael McFaul/Brian Huskey

Actress Tatiana Maslany; Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia; actor Brian Huskey;

Episode 179

25 July 2018 - John Dickerson/Michaela Watkins

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actress Michaela Watkins (Casual (2015));

Episode 180

26 July 2018 - Jake Tapper/Michael Pena/Dua Lipa

Journalist Jake Tapper; actor Michael Peña (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); Dua Lipa performs;

Episode 181

27 July 2018 - Laura Linney/Sasheer Zamata/Lin-Manuel Miranda

Laura Linney (Ozark (2017)); Sasheer Zamata performs stand-up. Also: A special performance from Stephen and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Episode 182

30 July 2018 - Judd Apatow/Jace Norman/OneRepublic

Filmmaker Judd Apatow; actor Jace Norman (Henry Danger (2014)); OneRepublic perform;

Episode 183

31 July 2018 - Paul Giamatti/Ronda Rousey/Paul Mecurio

Actor Paul Giamatti (Billions (2016)); professional wrestler Ronda Rousey ("Mile 22"); comic Paul Mecurio performs;

Episode 184

01 August 2018 - Ewan McGregor/Adam Pally/Katie Hannigan

Actor Ewan McGregor ("Christopher Robin"); actor Adam Pally ("Dog Days"); comic Katie Hannigan performs;

Episode 185

02 August 2018 - Chloe Grace Moretz/Bobcat Goldthwait/Katie Hannigan

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz (The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)); actor Bobcat Goldthwait (Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters (2018)); comic Katie Hannigan performs;

Episode 186

03 August 2018 - Rob Reiner/Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Actor-director Rob Reiner (Shock and Awe (2017)). Also: Stephen looks back at his workout date with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Episode 187

06 August 2018 - Chris Hayes/Rob Corddry/Regina Spektor

Political commentator Chris Hayes (All In with Chris Hayes (2013)); actor Rob Corddry (Dog Days (2018) and Ballers (2015)); Regina Spektor performs;

Episode 188

07 August 2018 - Joe Manganiello/Cory Booker/Michael Palascak

Actor Joe Manganiello (Drunk Parents (2019)); Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); comic Michael Palascak performs;

Episode 189

08 August 2018 - Jim Acosta/Nina Dobrev

Journalist Jim Acosta; actress Nina Dobrev (Dog Days (2018));

Episode 190

09 August 2018 - Issa Rae/Darren Criss/Ronnie Chieng

Actress Issa Rae (Insecure (2016)); actor Darren Criss (American Crime Story (2016)); comic Ronnie Chieng performs;

Episode 191

13 August 2018 - Nicki Minaj/Guy Pearce/Mac Miller

Rapper Nicki Minaj; actor Guy Pearce (The Innocents (2018)); Mac Miller performs;

Episode 192

14 August 2018 - Mark Wahlberg/Bernie Sanders

Actor Mark Wahlberg ("Mile 22"); Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.);

Episode 193

15 August 2018 - Jessica Biel/W. Kamau Bell/Elle King

Actress Jessica Biel ("Shock and Awe" and "The Sinner"); comic W. Kamau Bell ("Sorry to Bother You"); Elle King performs;

Episode 194

16 August 2018 - Pod Save America/Constance Wu

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor (Pod Save America (2017)); Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)). Also: A tribute to Aretha Franklin.

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Jon Stewart
Sound	Musician	Louis Cato
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