7x1 - Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

September 7, 2021

Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.

7x2 - Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

September 8, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.

7x3 - Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

September 9, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.

7x4 - Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

September 13, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.

7x5 - Justice Stephen Breyer

September 14, 2021

Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

7x6 - Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

September 15, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.

7x7 - Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

September 16, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.

7x8 - The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

September 20, 2021

A look back celebrating Season 6.

7x9 - Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

September 21, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

7x10 - Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

September 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.

7x11 - Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

September 23, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.

7x12 - Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

September 27, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.

7x13 - Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

September 28, 2021

Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.

7x14 - Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

September 29, 2021

Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.

7x15 - John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

September 30, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.

7x16 - Rebecca Ferguson

October 1, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.

7x17 - Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

October 4, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

7x18 - Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

October 5, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.

7x19 - Bret Baier, Susie Essman

October 6, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.

7x20 - Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

October 7, 2021

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

7x21 - The cast of "Succession"

October 8, 2021

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

7x22 - Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

October 18, 2021

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

7x23 - Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

October 19, 2021

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

7x24 - Issa Rae, H.E.R.

October 20, 2021

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

7x25 - Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

October 21, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

7x26 - Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

October 22, 2021

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

7x27 - Bruce Springsteen

October 25, 2021

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

7x28 - Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

October 26, 2021

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

7x29 - Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

October 27, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

7x30 - John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

October 28, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

7x31 - Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

October 29, 2021

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

7x32 - David Byrne, Huma Abedin

November 1, 2021

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

7x33 - Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

November 2, 2021

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

7x34 - Andy Cohen, Thundercat

November 3, 2021

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

7x35 - Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

November 4, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

7x36 - Tony Hale, Snail Mail

November 5, 2021

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

7x37 - Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

November 8, 2021

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

7x38 - Quentin Tarantino

November 9, 2021

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

7x39 - Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

November 10, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

7x40 - Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

November 11, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

7x41 - Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

November 12, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

7x42 - Paul Rudd, Sting

November 15, 2021

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

7x43 - Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

November 16, 2021

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

7x44 - Adam Driver, America Ferrera

November 17, 2021

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

7x45 - Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

November 19, 2021

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

7x47 - Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

November 23, 2021

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

7x48 - Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

November 24, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

7x49 - Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

November 29, 2021

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

7x50 - Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

November 30, 2021

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

7x51 - Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

December 1, 2021

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

7x52 - Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

December 2, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

7x53 - Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

December 3, 2021

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

7x54 - Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

December 6, 2021

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

7x55 - Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

December 7, 2021

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

7x56 - Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

December 8, 2021

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

7x57 - Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

December 9, 2021

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

7x58 - Sting, David Alan Grier

December 10, 2021

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

7x59 - Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

December 13, 2021

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

7x60 - Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

December 14, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

7x61 - Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

December 15, 2021

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

7x62 - Anderson Cooper

December 16, 2021

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

7x63 - Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

January 3, 2022

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

7x64 - Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

January 4, 2022

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

7x65 - Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

January 5, 2022

7x66 - John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

January 6, 2022

7x67 - Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

January 7, 2022

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

7x68 - Gayle King, Tig Notaro

January 10, 2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

7x69 - Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

January 11, 2022

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

7x70 - Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

January 12, 2022

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

7x71 - Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

January 13, 2022

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

7x72 - Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

January 14, 2022

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

7x73 - Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

January 17, 2022

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

7x74 - Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

January 18, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

7x75 - Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

January 19, 2022

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

7x76 - Dionne Warwick, David Cross

January 20, 2022

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

7x77 - Elvis Costello

January 21, 2022

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

7x78 - Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

January 24, 2022

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

7x79 - Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

January 25, 2022

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

7x80 - Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

January 26, 2022

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

7x81 - Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

January 27, 2022

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

7x82 - Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

January 28, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

7x83 - Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

January 31, 2022

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

7x84 - Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

February 1, 2022

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

7x85 - Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

February 2, 2022

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

7x86 - Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

February 3, 2022

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

7x87 - Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

February 14, 2022

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

7x88 - John Oliver, Future Islands

February 15, 2022

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

7x89 - Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

February 16, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

7x90 - Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

February 17, 2022

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

7x91 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

February 21, 2022

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

7x92 - John Turturro, John Avlon

February 22, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

7x93 - John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

February 23, 2022

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

7x94 - Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

February 24, 2022

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

7x95 - Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

February 25, 2022

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

7x96 - Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

February 28, 2022

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