The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015Comedy, TalkTV-1411 Seasons1789 Episodes

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

202 Episodes • 2015

Season 2

Season 2

206 Episodes • 2016

Season 3

Season 3

194 Episodes • 2017

Season 4

Season 4

195 Episodes • 2018

Season 5

Season 5

173 Episodes • 2019

Season 6

Season 6

168 Episodes • 2020

Season 7

Season 7

170 Episodes • 2021

Season 8

Season 8

107 Episodes • 2022

Season 9

Season 9

129 Episodes • 2023

Season 10

Season 10

153 Episodes • 2024

Season 11

Season 11

95 Episodes • 2025

Episodes - Season 1

George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

1. George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

45m

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".

Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

2. Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

45m

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’.

Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

3. Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

45m

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’.

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

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

45m

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.

Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

5. Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

45m

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’.

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

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

45m

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’.

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

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

45m

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".

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

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

45m

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’

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

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

45m

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.

Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

10. Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

45m

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’.

Created by: Jon Stewart, Tom Purcell, Chris Licht, Stephen Colbert

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Stephen Colbert

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