Season 1

Season 1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 Episodes
7.6

Episodes

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George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
EP 1
45m

George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

9/8/2015
6.5

The show opens with Stephen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner", ending with a cameo by Jon Stewart as an umpire yelling "Play ball!". Later he allows himself to eat one Oreo cookie and share one Donald Trump news story, before spiraling out of control and eating several cookies and showing several Trump stories. George Clooney discusses his career and his "new movie", ‘Decision Strike’. Governor Jeb Bush discusses his presidential campaign. The musical segment of the show features a cast of celebrities joining the band singing "Everyday People".

Guest Stars

George ClooneyJeb BushMavis Staples
Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar
EP 2
45m

Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

9/9/2015
3.5

Stephen explains the technical difficulties he experienced during the making of his first show. The Big Furry Hat. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Scarlett Johansson). Elon Musk discusses SpaceX and his other projects. Kendrick Lamar performed a medley of songs from his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly’.

Guest Stars

Scarlett JohanssonElon MuskKendrick Lamar
Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
EP 3
45m

Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

9/10/2015

Joe Biden and Stephen discuss how the tragic losses of family members affected their lives. Travis Kalanick discusses 'Uber. Toby Keith performed "Rum is the Reason" off his album '35 MPH Town’.

Guest Stars

Joe BidenToby Keith
Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)
EP 4
45m

Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

9/11/2015
6.0

Stephen endorses Yesterday's Coffee. Amy Schumer discusses her new standup special, ‘Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo’. Stephen Colbert's Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Stephen King discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘The Bazaar of Bad Dreams’. Troubled Waters performs "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" with Stephen, as well as "American Tune" during the episode's outro.

Guest Stars

Amy SchumerStephen King
Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather
EP 5
45m

Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

9/14/2015
3.8

Stephen faces off against Novak Djokovic. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Emily Blunt discusses 'Sicario’, in addition to having a vomit-off with Stephen. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Court and the World’. The Dead Weather performs "I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)" from their album 'Dodge and Burn’.

Guest Stars

Emily BluntStephen Breyer
Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio
EP 6
45m

Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

9/15/2015
6.0

The Hungry for Power Games (Rick Perry). Jake Gyllenhaal discusses 'Everest’. Tim Cook discusses the iPhone 6S. Run the Jewels & TV on the Radio perform "Angel Duster" from the album 'Run the Jewels 2’.

Guest Stars

Tim CookJake Gyllenhaal
Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson,  Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson
EP 7
45m

Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

9/16/2015
6.0

Carol Burnett discusses 'The Carol Burnett Show’. Kevin Spacey discusses 'House of Cards’. Planet of the Apps. Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp discuss Willie's Reserve and Farm Aid, and perform "Night Life".

Guest Stars

Kevin SpaceyCarol Burnett
Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton
EP 8
45m

Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

9/17/2015
6.0

Trevor Noah discusses 'The Daily Show’ and the Republican Party presidential debate. Stephen launches his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Ban Ki-moon discusses recent politics. Chris Stapleton performs "Nobody to Blame" from his album 'Traveller’

Guest Stars

Ban Ki-moonNaomi WattsTrevor Noah
Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope
EP 9
45m

Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope

9/18/2015
6.0

Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Eclipsed’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Bernie Sanders discusses his presidential campaign. Christopher Wheeldon discusses ‘An American in Paris’, as Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope perform a selection from the play.

Guest Stars

Lupita Nyong'oBernie Sanders
Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley
EP 10
45m

Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

9/21/2015

Stephen Curry discusses 'NBA 2K16’. Stephen vs. Stephen (Stephen and Stephen Curry). Ted Cruz discusses his presidential campaign. Don Henley performs "Too Much Pride" from his album 'Cass County’.

Guest Stars

Stephen CurryTed Cruz
Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
EP 11
45m

Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

9/22/2015

The Hungry for Power Games (Scott Walker). Donald Trump discusses his presidential campaign. Trump or Colbert? Ernest Moniz discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Raury performs "Devil's Whisper" from his album ‘All We Need’.

Guest Stars

Donald Trump
Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
EP 12
45m

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

9/23/2015

Jon Batiste presents his "new book": ‘Underneath the Chuckles: Life, Laughs, Loss, Love and Learning’. Jackman and Evans discuss 'the Global Poverty Project. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the problems with the government. Pearl Jam discusses the Global Citizen Festival and performs "Mind Your Manners", plus a cover of "Rockin' in the Free World" joined by Stephen on vocals.

Guest Stars

Hugh JackmanElizabeth Warren
Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste
EP 13
45m

Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

9/24/2015

The Dope on the Pope. Jim Gaffigan, Maria Shriver, Andrew Sullivan and Archbishop Thomas Wenski discuss Pope Francis's visit to America and Catholicism. YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform a rendition of the Hoyt Axton/Three Dog Night song "Joy to the World".

Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
EP 14
45m

Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

9/25/2015

Stephen Colbert's All-Inclusive Wedding Cake Toppers. Malala Yousafzai discusses the right to education for women and her new documentary, ‘He Named Me Malala’; she also performs a magic trick for Stephen. Kerry Washington discusses 'Scandal and the Global Citizen Festival. The Arcs performed "Outta My Mind" from their album 'Yours, Dreamily,’.

Guest Stars

Malala YousafzaiKerry Washington
First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
EP 15
45m

First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

9/28/2015

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the "Let Girls Learn" initiative, her life and recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes the MBTI). John Legend discusses the "FreeAmerica" initiative and performs a duet of "America the Beautiful" with Stephen.

Guest Stars

John LegendMichelle ObamaMindy Kaling
Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox
EP 16
45m

Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

9/29/2015

Elliot Page discusses ‘Freeheld’ and LGBT progress. Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories’. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Stephen demonstrates Dominic Wilcox's inventions.

Guest Stars

Elliot PageJesse Eisenberg
John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran
EP 17
45m

John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

9/30/2015
8.0

Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Tom Hanks). John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Evan Spiegel discusses Snapchat. Bill Withers and Ed Sheeran discuss Withers' induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Sheeran performs "Ain't No Sunshine".

Guest Stars

Bill WithersEd SheeranJohn Oliver
John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
EP 18
45m

John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

10/1/2015

John Kerry discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Claire Danes discusses ‘Homeland’. PewDiePie discusses his YouTube channel and his new book, ‘This Book Loves You’.

Guest Stars

PewDiePieJohn KerryClaire Danes
Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray
EP 19
45m

Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

10/2/2015
6.0

Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’. Ruth Wilson discusses ‘The Affair’. Sean Murray demonstrates ‘No Man's Sky’.

Guest Stars

Ruth WilsonMorgan Freeman
Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
EP 20
45m

Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

10/5/2015

Yo-Yo Ma sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Whole Foods Apologies. Senator John McCain discusses recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes a polygraph test). Misty Copeland discusses her new documentary, ‘A Ballerina's Tale’. Copeland also performs the courante from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Cello Suite No. 2" with Ma. The Late Show celebrates Ma's 60th birthday.

Guest Stars

John McCainMisty CopelandYo-Yo Ma
Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
EP 21
45m

Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

10/6/2015

Stephen Colbert's Pander Express. Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Foundation, its projects, and the 2016 election. Billy Eichner discusses ‘Billy on the Street’. Florence and the Machine performs "What Kind of Man" from their album 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.

Guest Stars

Bill ClintonBilly EichnerFlorence Welch
Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
EP 22
45m

Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

10/7/2015

The Big Furry Hat. Gina Rodriguez discusses ‘Jane the Virgin’. Stephen Colbert's Esophagorge. Ben Bernanke discusses the 2008 financial crisis and his new book, ‘The Courage to Act’. Tame Impala performs "The Less I Know the Better" from their album 'Currents’.

Guest Stars

Gina RodriguezBen BernankeKevin Parker
Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
EP 23
45m

Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

10/8/2015

Stephen Colbert's Digital Doo. Cate Blanchett discusses ‘Truth’. Brian Chesky discusses Airbnb. Buddy Teevens and Elliot Kastner of the Dartmouth Big Green demonstrate their Tackle Dummy.

Guest Stars

Cate Blanchett
James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
EP 24
45m

James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

10/9/2015

Life Hacked. James Corden discusses ‘The Late Late Show’ and his appointment as Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Corden performs "Me and My Shadow" with Stephen. Shane Smith discusses VICE Media. Halsey performs "New Americana" from her album ‘Badlands’.

Guest Stars

HalseyJames Corden
Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
EP 25
45m

Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

10/12/2015

Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Carey Mulligan discusses ‘Suffragette’ and the British women’s suffrage movement. Stephen takes a meeting with her producer. Elvis Costello discusses his new memoir, ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’, and his father’s influence. Darlene Love performs “Forbidden Nights”, from her album ‘Introducing Darlene Love’, with Costello.

Guest Stars

Carey MulliganDarlene LoveElvis Costello
Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses
EP 26
45m

Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

10/13/2015

Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Sarah Silverman discusses ‘I Smile Back’ and reads bad jokes written by kids with Stephen. Elijah Wood talks ’The Lord of the Rings’ with Stephen and discusses ‘The Last Witch Hunter’. Orchestral performance by ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’.

Guest Stars

Sarah SilvermanElijah Wood
Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance
EP 27
45m

Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

10/14/2015

Jack Black discusses his years with Tenacious D and Goosebumps. Black performs "My Kind of America" with Stephen. Nick Woodman discusses GoPro. Michelle Dorrance discusses her career and performs a tap dance, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing accompaniment.

Guest Stars

Jack BlackMichelle Dorrance
Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill
EP 28
45m

Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

10/15/2015
10.0

Oprah Winfrey discusses spirituality with Stephen and ‘OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)’. Stephen’s pre-show rituals. Judith Hill performs "Cry, Cry, Cry" from her album ’Back in Time’. Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor discuss ’Welcome to Night Vale’.

Guest Stars

Oprah Winfrey
Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House
EP 29
45m

Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House

10/16/2015
10.0

Jimmy Kimmel discusses ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and his agent, same as Stephen’s, before having a cook-off. Guillermo Del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska discuss ’Crimson Peak’. Beach House performs "One Thing" from their album ’Thank Your Lucky Stars’.

Guest Stars

Jimmy Kimmel
Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper
EP 30
45m

Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

10/26/2015
10.0

The Hungry for Power Games (Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee), with a cameo appearance by Stanley Tucci. Miller discusses ‘Burnt’. Benoist discusses ‘Supergirl’. Chance the Rapper performs "Angels" from his mixtape ’Coloring Book’.

Guest Stars

Sienna MillerMelissa BenoistChance the Rapper
Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein
EP 31
45m

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

10/27/2015

Lianne La Havas sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Hillary Clinton discusses her presidential campaign. Anthony Bourdain discusses ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ and his new graphic novel, ’Get Jiro’. Carrie Brownstein discusses her new memoir, ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’.

Guest Stars

Anthony BourdainCarrie BrownsteinLianne La HavasHillary Clinton
Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes
EP 32
45m

Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

10/28/2015

Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Good Wife’. Jonathan Franzen discusses ‘Purity’. Alabama Shakes performs "Joe" from their album ’Sound & Color’. Franzen reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

Guest Stars

Jonathan FranzenJulianna Margulies
Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
EP 33
45m

Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

10/29/2015

Seth MacFarlane discusses his new album, ‘No One Ever Tells You’. Focus on the Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses ‘StarTalk’ and the latest scientific discoveries. MacFarlane performs "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)".

Guest Stars

Seth MacFarlaneNeil deGrasse Tyson
Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost
EP 34
45m

Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

10/30/2015

The Late Show celebrates Halloween. The Zombies sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rob Gronkowski. Charlie Rose comes out as Frankenstein and discusses ‘Charlie Rose’. Late Show Pumpking Carving Tips. Stacy Schiff comes out as a cat lady and discusses her new book, ‘The Witches: Salem, 1692’. Heavy metal band Ghost performs "Cirice" from their album ‘Meliora’, making their first appearance on a US TV show.

Guest Stars

Charlie Rose
Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho
EP 35
45m

Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

11/2/2015

Allison Janney discusses ‘Mom’. Colin Quinn discusses ‘Colin Quinn: The New York Story’. Margaret Cho discusses her new special, ‘Psycho’, and performs "Lice" from her album ‘Cho Dependent’.

Guest Stars

Allison JanneyMargaret ChoColin Quinn
Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving
EP 36
45m

Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

11/3/2015

Stephen Colbert Gazes into the Infinet. Antonio Banderas discusses ‘The 33’. Reed Hastings discusses Netflix. John Irving discusses his works and his new book, ‘Avenue of Mysteries’, and reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

Guest Stars

Antonio Banderas
Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng
EP 37
45m

Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

11/4/2015

The Hungry for Power Games (Lawrence Lessig). Daniel Craig discusses ‘Spectre’. Craig rents a new car. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the creative process and her new book, ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’. Dr. Eugenia Cheng discusses baking and mathematics.

Guest Stars

Daniel Craig
Bryan Cranston, Shamir
EP 38
45m

Bryan Cranston, Shamir

11/5/2015

Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Bryan Cranston discusses ‘Trumbo’. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Bryan Cranston). Jon Batiste and Stephen visit New Orleans. Shamir performs "On the Regular" from his album ‘Ratchet’.

Guest Stars

Bryan Cranston
Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard
EP 39
45m

Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

11/6/2015

Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Spoilers. Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Whoopi Goldberg discusses ‘The View’ and her new book, ‘If Someone Says "You Complete Me", RUN!’. Governor John Kasich discusses his presidential campaign. Glen Hansard performs "Lowly Deserter" from his album ‘Didn’t He Ramble’.

Guest Stars

John KasichGlen HansardWhoopi Goldberg
Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
EP 40
45m

Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

11/9/2015

Stacie Orrico sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rainn Wilson. Ethan Hawke discusses the New York City Marathon and his new book, ‘Rules for a Knight’. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Senators Claire McCaskill and Amy Klobuchar discuss women in the United States Senate and their books, ‘Plenty Ladylike’ and ‘The Senator Next Door’. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform "I Need Never Get Old" from their eponymous album.

Guest Stars

Ethan HawkeClaire McCaskillNathaniel RateliffAmy Klobuchar
Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless
EP 41
45m

Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

11/10/2015

Candy Crush Saga "movie clip" with Liam Neeson. Aziz Ansari discusses ‘Master of None’, with an appearance from his father. Shonda Rhimes discusses her new book, ‘Year of Yes’. Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless discuss ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’.

Guest Stars

Lucy LawlessShonda RhimesBruce CampbellAziz Ansari
Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra
EP 42
45m

Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

11/11/2015

Viola Davis discusses ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Darlene Love and Stephen wishes Jon Batiste a happy birthday. Brian Greene discusses physics. George Ezra performs "Blame It on Me" from his album ‘Wanted on Voyage’.

Guest Stars

Viola DavisBrian GreeneGeorge Ezra
Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet
EP 43
45m

Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

11/12/2015

An appearance from John Dickerson. Jennifer Connelly discusses ‘Shelter’. Judd Apatow discusses his comeback to standup comedy and his new book, ‘Sick in the Head’. The Internet performs "Under Control" from their album ‘Ego Death’.

Guest Stars

Judd ApatowJennifer Connelly
Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley
EP 44
45m

Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

11/13/2015

Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Spotlight’. The Big Furry Hat (with John Cleese). John Cleese discusses his career in comedy and his new book, ‘So, Anyway…’. Michael Flatley discusses ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’, followed by a tap dance performance. Stephen acknowledges the terrorists attacks in France in the episode’s outro.

Guest Stars

Mark RuffaloJohn CleeseMichael Flatley
Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats
EP 45
45m

Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

11/16/2015

Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs discusses the terrorists attacks in France. Bill Maher discusses religion and the presidential election. Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses the War in Afghanistan. Shepard Fairey discusses his art and his new book, ‘Covert to Overt’. A performance by The Acro-Cats.

Guest Stars

Bill MaherShepard FaireyFlorent Groberg
Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd
EP 46
45m

Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

11/17/2015
10.0

CeeLo Green sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Julianne Moore discusses ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ and her new book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry’. Burt Reynolds discusses his acting career and his new book, ‘But Enough About Me’. Public Image Ltd performs "Double Trouble" from their album ‘What the World Needs Now…’.

Guest Stars

Julianne MooreBurt Reynolds
Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor
EP 47
45m

Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

11/18/2015
10.0

The Hungry for Power Games (Bobby Jindal). Sharon Stone discusses ‘Agent X’. Justin Theroux discusses ‘The Leftovers’ and has an eyebrow acting contest with Stephen. James Taylor performs "Montana" from his album ‘Before This World’, an updated version of "Fire and Rain" with Stephen and a folk rendition of "La Marseillaise".

Guest Stars

Sharon StoneJustin TherouxJames Taylor
Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber
EP 48
45m

Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

11/19/2015
10.0

12-year-old Brandon Niederauer sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jane Fonda discusses ‘Youth, Grace and Frankie’ and her career. Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the musical and performs excerpts from his works with Stephen and Jon Batiste.

Guest Stars

Andrew Lloyd WebberJane Fonda
Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots
EP 49
45m

Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

11/20/2015

Vulfpeck sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Michael Caine discusses ‘Youth’ and his career. Larry Wilmore discusses ‘The Nightly Show’ and his new book, ‘I’d Rather We Got Casinos’. Boots performs "C.U.R.E." from his album ‘AQUΛRIA’.

Guest Stars

Michael CaineLarry Wilmore
Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket
EP 50
45m

Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

11/23/2015

An appearance from 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. Sylvester Stallone discusses ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’. Ted Koppel discusses his new book, ‘Lights Out’. My Morning Jacket performs "Tropics" from their album ‘The Waterfall’.

Guest Stars

Sylvester StalloneTed Koppel
Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
EP 51
45m

Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

11/24/2015

Spike Lee discusses ‘Chi-Raq’. Andy Cohen discusses ‘Then and Now’ and his new book, ‘The Andy Cohen Diaries’. Carly Simon discusses her new memoir, ‘Boys in the Trees’ and performs "Mockingbird" with Stephen. Simon also performs "I Can’t Thank You Enough" from her greatest hits album ‘Songs from the Trees

Guest Stars

Spike LeeAndy CohenCarly Simon
Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud
EP 52
45m

Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

11/25/2015

The Late Show celebrates Thanksgiving. Gloria Estefan discusses ‘On Your Feet!’ and her Cuban heritage. Stephen says goodbye to Zobo, the Late Show Joke-Testing Ape. Eric Greitens and Jake Wood discuss ‘The Mission Continues’ and ‘Team Rubicon’. Daniel Boulud presents his new book, ‘Daniel: My French Cuisine’, and prepares turkeys with Stephen.

Guest Stars

Gloria Estefan
Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson
EP 53
45m

Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

12/7/2015

Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and Taylor Hill eat buffalo wings. Steve Carell discusses ‘The Big Short’ and sings "Dance With Me" with Stephen. Jennifer Hudson discusses ‘The Color Purple’. Morgan Freeman’s announcer audition. Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple perform "Push Da Button".

Guest Stars

Steve CarellJennifer Hudson
Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
EP 54
45m

Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

12/8/2015

Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs "Leaving the City" from her album ‘Divers’. Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

Guest Stars

Marion CotillardGeorge Saunders
Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile
EP 55
45m

Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

12/9/2015

Michelle Dockery, Alan Bonneville and Allen Leech discuss ‘Downton Abbey’ and perform a scene with Stephen. Stephen changes a lightbulb outside the Ed Sullivan Theater. Adam McKay discusses ‘The Big Short’. Kurt Vile performs "Pretty Pimpin" from his album ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down…’.

Guest Stars

Michelle DockeryHugh BonnevilleAllen LeechAdam McKay
Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
EP 56
45m

Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

12/10/2015

Jon Stewart makes an appearance to discuss the Zadroga Act. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Bruce Willis discusses ‘Misery’. Stephen doesn’t believe Willis does his own stunts and a fight ensues. Michael Lewis discusses ‘The Big Short’. Andrew Delbanco and Stephen ride a rollercoaster and discuss ‘Moby-Dick’. Lizzo performs "Ain’t I" from her album ‘Big Grrrl Small World’.

Guest Stars

Bruce WillisMichael Lewis
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
EP 57
45m

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

12/11/2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘Hamilton’, New York and his influences. Miranda and Stephen present "Button! The American Musical". Ike Barinholtz discusses ‘Sisters’. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform "8 Days (of Hanukkah)" from their album ‘It’s a Holiday Soul Party’.

Guest Stars

Lin-Manuel MirandaIke Barinholtz
Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
EP 58
45m

Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

12/14/2015

Stephen says goodbye to oil. Jennifer Lawrence discusses ‘Joy’ and being human. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Jennifer Lawrence). Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the presidential election. The Late Show Presents: Quotable Notables’ Quotables. Sleater-Kinney performs "Bury Our Friends" from their album ‘No Cities to Love’.

Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze
EP 59
45m

Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

12/15/2015
10.0

Stephen auditions as Han Solo (appearances by Harrison Ford and J. J. Abrams). Quentin Tarantino discusses ‘The Hateful Eight’ and his career. The Big Furry Hat. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and teaches Stephen his King George III walk. Squeeze performs "Happy Days" from their album ‘Cradle to the Grave’, with Jon Batiste & Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins
EP 60
45m

Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

12/16/2015
10.0

Hashtag: #SpoilerSpoilers. Robert De Niro discusses ‘Joy’ and his career. De Niro also enjoys a cold martini (and silence) with Stephen. Daniel Gilbert discusses his new book, ‘Stumbling on Happiness’. Henry Rollins discusses ‘He Never Died’ and performs A Very Rollins Christmas with Stephen.

Guest Stars

Robert De NiroDaniel GilbertHenry Rollins
Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus
EP 61
45m

Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

12/17/2015
10.0

Crunchy the Squirrel presents Oatie-O’s. Michael Moore discusses ‘Where to Invade Next’ and takes a more positive look at the world. Samantha Power discusses her position as Ambassador to the United Nations. Michael C. Hall discusses ‘Lazarus’. The Late Show Holiday Gift Guide. Hall and the cast of Lazarus perform the title track of the play.

Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges
EP 62
45m

Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

12/18/2015
10.0

The Late Show celebrates Christmas. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘Homeland’ and has some thoughts on the world, fear and humanity. Christmas Party Apologies. Kayvon Beykpour discusses ‘Periscope’. Leon Bridges performs Sam Cooke’s "Jesus Gave Me Water".

EP 63
45m

Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

1/4/2016

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.

EP 64
45m

John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

1/5/2016

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.

EP 65
45m

Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

1/6/2016

Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.

EP 66
45m

Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

1/7/2016

Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.

EP 67
45m

Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

1/8/2016

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

EP 68
45m

Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

1/11/2016

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.

EP 69
45m

Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

1/12/2016

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.

EP 70
45m

Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

1/13/2016

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.

EP 71
45m

Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

1/14/2016

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

EP 72
45m

Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

1/15/2016

Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.

EP 73
45m

Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

1/18/2016

Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.

EP 74
45m

Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

1/19/2016

Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.

Guest Stars

Charlie DayColin HanksMargo Price
EP 75
45m

James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

1/20/2016

Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.

EP 76
45m

Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

1/21/2016

Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.

EP 77
45m

Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

1/22/2016
EP 78
45m

Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

1/25/2016

Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.

EP 79
45m

Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

1/26/2016

Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

EP 80
45m

Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer

1/27/2016

Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.

EP 81
45m

Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers

1/28/2016

Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.

EP 82
45m

John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland

2/1/2016

Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.

EP 83
45m

David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

2/2/2016

Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

EP 84
45m

Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

2/3/2016

Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.

EP 85
45m

Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

2/4/2016

Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.

EP 86
45m

Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

2/5/2016

Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.

EP 87
45m

Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele

2/7/2016
6.0

Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.

EP 88
45m

Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

2/8/2016

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

EP 89
45m

Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

2/9/2016
6.0

Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

EP 90
45m

Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

2/10/2016

Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.

Guest Stars

Bernie Sanders
EP 91
45m

Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers

2/11/2016

Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.

EP 92
45m

Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

2/15/2016

Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.

Guest Stars

Scott WaitesCraig FergusonCory Booker
EP 93
45m

Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

2/16/2016

Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

EP 94
45m

Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

2/17/2016

Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

EP 95
45m

Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

2/18/2016

Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

EP 96
45m

Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

2/19/2016

Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

EP 97
45m

Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

2/22/2016

Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.

EP 98
45m

Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

2/23/2016

Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.

EP 99
45m

Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

2/24/2016

Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.

EP 100
45m

Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell

2/25/2016

Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .

EP 101
45m

Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt

2/29/2016

Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.

EP 102
45m

Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage

3/1/2016

Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."

EP 103
45m

Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius

3/2/2016

Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.

EP 104
45m

Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne

3/3/2016

Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.

EP 105
45m

Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield

3/7/2016

Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.

EP 106
45m

Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S

3/8/2016

Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.

EP 107
45m

Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding

3/9/2016

Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.

EP 108
45m

Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon

3/10/2016

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.

EP 109
45m

Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald

3/11/2016

Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.

EP 110
45m

John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order

3/14/2016

Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.

EP 111
45m

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel

3/15/2016

Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.

EP 112
45m

Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson

3/16/2016

Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.

EP 113
45m

William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi

3/17/2016

Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.

EP 114
45m

Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit

3/28/2016

Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.

EP 115
45m

Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

3/29/2016

Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.

Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren
EP 116
45m

Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

3/30/2016

An interview with Cartoon Donald Trump. Eric Stonestreet discusses 'Confirmation and Modern Family’. Jason Jones discusses 'The Detour’. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the presidential race.

EP 117
45m

Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes

3/31/2016

Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.

EP 118
45m

Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'

4/1/2016

Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."

EP 119
45m

Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic

4/4/2016

Stephen welcomes Matthew Perry from the CBS comedy series "The Odd Couple," Nick Offerman, a musical performance by Explosions In The Sky, and Parliament-Funkadelic sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

EP 120
45m

Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL

4/5/2016

Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.

EP 121
45m

Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux

4/6/2016

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.

EP 122
45m

Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns

4/7/2016

Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

EP 123
45m

Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter

4/18/2016

Stephen welcomes Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series "Scorpion," a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson, and Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

EP 124
45m

Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval

4/19/2016

Stephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

EP 125
45m

Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath

4/20/2016

Stephen welcomes Dennis Quaid, actor Matt Walsh, a musical performance by Charles Bradley, and Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

EP 126
45m

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes

4/21/2016
6.0

Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

EP 127
45m

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril

4/22/2016

Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.

EP 128
45m

Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould

4/25/2016

Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.

EP 129
45m

J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace

4/26/2016

Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.

EP 130
45m

Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen

4/27/2016

Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.

EP 131
45m

Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight

4/28/2016

Stephen welcomes the cast of the CBS drama series "The Good Wife": Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Matt Czuchry, also Hank Azaria, and Nike Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight.

EP 132
45m

Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani

4/29/2016

Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.

EP 133
45m

Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter

5/2/2016

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.

EP 134
45m

Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

5/3/2016

Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

EP 135
45m

Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell

5/4/2016

Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

EP 136
45m

Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell

5/5/2016

Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.

EP 137
45m

Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton

5/6/2016

Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.

EP 138
45m

Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National

5/9/2016

Stephen welcomes Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," author and podcast host Dan Savage, and a musical performance by The National.

EP 139
45m

Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God

5/10/2016
EP 140
45m

Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner

5/11/2016
EP 141
45m

Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective

5/12/2016
EP 142
45m

Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin

5/13/2016
EP 143
45m

Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly

5/16/2016
EP 144
45m

Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay

5/16/2016
EP 145
45m

Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses

5/18/2016
EP 146
45m

Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic

5/19/2016
EP 147
45m

Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade

5/20/2016
EP 148
45m

Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo

5/23/2016
EP 149
45m

Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black

5/24/2016
EP 150
45m

James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene

5/25/2016
EP 151
45m

Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps

5/26/2016
EP 152
45m

Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

5/27/2016
EP 153
45m

James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie

6/6/2016
EP 154
45m

Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper

6/7/2016
EP 155
45m

Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

6/8/2016
EP 156
45m

Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld

6/9/2016
EP 157
45m

David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov

6/10/2016
EP 158
45m

Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock

6/13/2016
EP 159
45m

Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS

6/14/2016
EP 160
45m

Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio

6/15/2016
EP 161
45m

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas

6/16/2016
EP 162
45m

Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups

6/17/2016
EP 163
45m

Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley

6/20/2016
EP 164
45m

Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern

6/21/2016
EP 165
45m

Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria

6/22/2016
EP 166
45m

Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts

6/23/2016

Guest Stars

Bernie Sanders
EP 167
45m

Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles

6/24/2016
EP 168
45m

Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley

6/27/2016
EP 169
45m

Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly

6/28/2016
EP 170
45m

Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q

6/29/2016
EP 171
45m

Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists

6/30/2016
EP 172
45m

Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz

7/1/2016
EP 173
45m

Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182

7/4/2016
EP 174
45m

Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness

7/5/2016
EP 175
45m

Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters

7/13/2016
EP 176
45m

Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts

7/14/2016
EP 177
45m

Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane

7/15/2016
EP 178
45m

RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind

7/18/2016
EP 179
45m

RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF

7/19/2016
EP 180
45m

RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean

7/20/2016
EP 181
45m

RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney

7/21/2016
EP 182
45m

Jennifer Saunders

7/22/2016
EP 183
45m

DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams

7/25/2016
EP 184
45m

DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora

7/26/2016
EP 185
45m

DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC

7/27/2016
EP 186
45m

DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre

7/28/2016
EP 187
45m

DNC Highlights

7/29/2016
EP 188
45m

Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna

8/1/2016

Guest Stars

Declan McKennaViola DavisSimon Helberg
EP 189
45m

Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett

8/2/2016
EP 190
45m

John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville

8/3/2016
EP 191
45m

Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays

8/4/2016
EP 192
45m

Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad

8/5/2016
EP 193
45m

Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins

8/22/2016
EP 194
45m

Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon

8/23/2016
EP 195
45m

Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore

8/24/2016
EP 196
45m

Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest

8/25/2016
EP 197
45m

Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten

8/26/2016
EP 198
45m

Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen

8/29/2016

Guest Stars

Pedro PascalAngel OlsenRiz Ahmed
EP 199
45m

John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones

8/30/2016
EP 200
45m

Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere

8/31/2016
EP 201
45m

Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha

9/1/2016
EP 202
45m

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

9/2/2016

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.