Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S1 - E20
Stephen welcomes Senator John McCain, special guest Yo-Yo Ma, plus an interview with and performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 1 - 70 Episode s
1x1 - George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
September 8, 2015
Stephen welcomes George Clooney, Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush, plus a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human with special guests.
1x2 - Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar
September 9, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Space X and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, plus an interview with and musical performance by Kendrick Lamar.
1x3 - Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
September 10, 2015
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, plus a musical performance by Toby Keith.
1x4 - Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)
September 11, 2015
Stephen welcomes comedian Amy Schumer, author Stephen King, plus an interview with and performance by Troubled Waters.
1x5 - Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather
September 14, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, plus a performance by The Dead Weather.
1x6 - Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio
September 15, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Apple CEO Tim Cook, plus a performance by Run the Jewels with TV on the Radio.
1x7 - Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson
September 16, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Spacey, TV legend Carol Burnett, plus a performance and interview with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp.
1x8 - Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton
September 17, 2015
Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, plus a musical performance by Chris Stapleton.
1x9 - Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)
September 18, 2015
Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong’o, Senator Bernie Sanders, plus an interview with and performance by “An American in Paris’” Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, and Leanne Cope
1x10 - Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley
September 21, 2015
Stephen welcomes NBA MVP Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, plus a musical performance by Don Henley.
1x11 - Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
September 22, 2015
Stephen welcomes Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz, plus a musical performance by Raury.
1x12 - Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
September 23, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman with founder of the Global Poverty Projects Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, plus an interview with and musical performance by Pearl Jam.
1x13 - Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste
September 24, 2015
Stephen welcomes author Andrew Sullivan, journalist and activist Maria Shriver, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, plus a musical performance by the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste.
1x14 - Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
September 25, 2015
Stephen welcome Pakistani activist Malala Yousadzai, American actress Kerry Washington, plus Dan Auerbach's band The Arcs.
1x15 - First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
September 28, 2015
Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and singer John Legend.
1x16 - Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox
September 29, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, actor Jesse Eisenberg, plus inventor and designer Dominic Wilcox.
1x17 - John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran
September 30, 2015
Stephen welcomes John Oliver, founder of Snapchat Evan Spiegel, plus an interview with singer-songwriter Bill Withers and a performance by Ed Sheeran.
1x18 - John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
October 1, 2015
Stephen welcomes Secretary of State John Kerry, actress Claire Danes, and YouTube comedian PewDiePie.
1x19 - Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray
October 2, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman, executive producer of the CBS series “Madam Secretary,” actress Ruth Wilson, plus an interview with and demonstration by Hello Games founder Sean Murray.
1x20 - Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
October 5, 2015
Stephen welcomes Senator John McCain, special guest Yo-Yo Ma, plus an interview with and performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.
1x21 - Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
October 6, 2015
Stephen welcomes Former President Bill Clinton, comic Billy Eichner, plus a musical performance by Florence and the Machine.
1x22 - Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
October 7, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Gina Rodriguez, economist Ben Bernanke, plus musical guest Tame Impala.
1x23 - Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
October 8, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Dartmouth's Robotic MVP.
1x24 - James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
October 9, 2015
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, Vice Media CEO Shane Smith, plus a musical performance by Halsey.
1x25 - Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
October 12, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Carey Mulligan, musician Elvis Costello, plus a musical performance by Darlene Love.
1x26 - Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses
October 13, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Silverman, actor Elijah Wood, plus a musical performance by Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.
1x27 - Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance
October 14, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Jack Black, CEO of GoPro Nick Woodman, plus a dance performance by Michelle Dorrance.
1x28 - Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill
October 15, 2015
Stephen welcomes media proprietor Oprah Winfrey, podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, plus a musical performance by Judith Hill.
1x29 - Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach House
October 16, 2015
Stephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Kimmel, “Crimson Peak” cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Mia Wasikowska, with director Guillermo Del Toro, a performance by Beach House, plus Vance Joy performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
1x30 - Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper
October 26, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Sienna Miller, “Supergirl” Melissa Benoist, plus a performance by Chance the Rapper.
1x31 - Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La Havas
October 27, 2015
Stephen welcomes presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, chef Anthony Bourdain, author Carrie Brownstein, plus Lianne La Havas performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
1x32 - Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes
October 28, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, author Jonathan Franzen, plus a musical performance by Alabama Shakes.
1x33 - Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
October 29, 2015
Stephen welcomes musical guest Seth MacFarlane and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
1x34 - Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost
October 30, 2015
Stephen welcomes “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, author Stacy Schiff, a musical performance by Ghost, plus the Zombies sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
1x35 - Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho
November 2, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Allison Janney from the CBS comedy “Mom,” comedian Colin Quinn, plus an interview with and performance by comic Margaret Cho.
1x36 - Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving
November 3, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, and author John Irving.
1x37 - Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng
November 4, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig, author Elizabeth Gilbert, plus an interview with and demonstration by Dr. Eugenia Cheng.
1x38 - Bryan Cranston, Shamir
November 5, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, plus a musical performance by Shamir.
1x39 - Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard
November 6, 2015
Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, GOP candidate John Kasich, plus a musical performance by Glen Hansard.
1x40 - Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
November 9, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, Senator Claire McCaskill & Senator Amy Klobuchar, plus a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
1x41 - Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless
November 10, 2015
Stephen welcomes comic Aziz Ansari, TV producer Shonda Rhimes, and actors Bruce Campbell & Lucy Lawless.
1x42 - Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra
November 11, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Viola Davis, physicist Brian Greene, plus a musical performance by George Ezra.
1x43 - Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet
November 12, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Connelly, director Judd Apatow, plus a musical performance by The Internet.
1x44 - Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley
November 13, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, actor John Cleese, plus an interview with and performance by Michael Flatley.
1x45 - Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats
November 16, 2015
Stephen welcomes Bill Maher, Medal of Honor Recipient Army Captain Florent Groberg, author Shepard Fairey, plus a special performance by The Acro-Cats.
1x46 - Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd
November 17, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Burt Reynolds, a musical performance by Public Image Ltd, plus CeeLo Green sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
1x47 - Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor
November 18, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone, actor Justin Theroux, plus a musical performance by James Taylor.
1x48 - Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber
November 19, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, an interview with and performance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, plus young guitarist Brandon Niederauer sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
1x49 - Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots
November 20, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Caine, comic Larry Wilmore, a musical performance by Boots, plus Vulfpeck sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
1x50 - Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket
November 23, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Sylvester Stallone, author Ted Koppel, plus a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
1x51 - Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
November 24, 2015
Stephen welcomes director Spike Lee, Bravo's Andy Cohen, plus a musical performance by Carly Simon.
1x52 - Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud
November 25, 2015
Stephen welcomes musician Gloria Estefan, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens with former Marine Sgt. Jake Wood, and chef Daniel Boulud.
1x53 - Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson
December 7, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, plus an interview with and performance by Jennifer Hudson from the Broadway production of “The Color Purple.”
1x54 - Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
December 8, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Marion Cotillard, author George Saunders, plus a musical performance by Joanna Newsom.
1x55 - Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile
December 9, 2015
Stephen welcomes “Downton Abbey” cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Allen Leech, director Adam McKay, plus a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
1x56 - Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
December 10, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Bruce Willis, author Michael Lewis, plus a musical performance by Lizzo.
1x57 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
December 11, 2015
Stephen welcomes playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Ike Barinholtz, plus a musical performance by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
1x58 - Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
December 14, 2015
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, plus a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
1x59 - Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze
December 15, 2015
Stephen welcomes director Quentin Tarantino, actor Jonathan Groff, plus a musical performance by Squeeze.
1x60 - Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins
December 16, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro, author Daniel Gilbert, plus an interview with and comical music performance by Henry Rollins.
1x61 - Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus
December 17, 2015
Stephen welcomes director Michael Moore, US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, actor Michael C. Hall, plus a musical performance from the cast of the musical “Lazarus.”
1x62 - Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges
December 18, 2015
Stephen welcomes actor Mandy Patinkin, Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour, plus a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
1x63 - Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey
January 4, 2016
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.
1x64 - John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals
January 5, 2016
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.
1x65 - Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day
January 6, 2016
Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.
1x66 - Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team
January 7, 2016
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.
1x67 - Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves
January 8, 2016
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
1x68 - Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY
January 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.
1x69 - Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay
January 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.
1x70 - Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney
January 13, 2016
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.