The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 2

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Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove

1 - Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove

Air Date: September 6, 2016

Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’.

Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

2 - Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

Air Date: September 7, 2016

Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".

Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

3 - Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

Air Date: September 8, 2016

Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.

Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

4 - Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

Air Date: September 9, 2016

The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discusses 'Secret Eats’.

Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

5 - Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

Air Date: September 12, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

6 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

Air Date: September 13, 2016

Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.

Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

7 - Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

Air Date: September 14, 2016

Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’.

Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

8 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

Air Date: September 15, 2016

Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

9 - John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

Air Date: September 16, 2016

The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.

Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

10 - Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

Air Date: September 19, 2016

Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance.

First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

11 - First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

Air Date: September 20, 2016

The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.

Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

12 - Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

Air Date: September 21, 2016

Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’.

Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

13 - Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

Air Date: September 22, 2016

Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’.

Bruce Springsteen

14 - Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: September 23, 2016

Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.

Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

15 - Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

Air Date: September 26, 2016

Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma Willmann gives a stand-up performance.

Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

16 - Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

Air Date: September 27, 2016

Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.

Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

17 - Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

Air Date: September 28, 2016

Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams.

Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World

18 - Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World

Air Date: September 29, 2016

Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.

Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

19 - Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

Air Date: September 30, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.

Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

20 - Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

Air Date: October 3, 2016

Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.

John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

21 - John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

Air Date: October 4, 2016

Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’.

Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

22 - Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

Air Date: October 5, 2016

Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance.

Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

23 - Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

Air Date: October 6, 2016

Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.

Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

24 - Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

Air Date: October 7, 2016

The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.

President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

25 - President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

Air Date: October 17, 2016

A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’.

Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph

26 - Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph

Air Date: October 18, 2016

Nick Offerman discusses his new book, 'Good Clean Fun'. Wayne Gretzky discusses his new book, '99: Stories of the Game' and his career. Morgan Spurlock discusses 'Rats NYC'.

Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver

27 - Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver

Air Date: October 19, 2016

Special live episode after the presidential debate. Hugh Laurie discusses 'Chance’ and the presidential race. Paul Reiser discusses the presidential race. Nate Silver discusses the presidential race.

Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos

28 - Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos

Air Date: October 20, 2016

Tiger Woods discusses his career and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Elijah Wood discusses 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency’. Jorge Ramos discusses 'Hate Rising’.

Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean

29 - Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean

Air Date: October 21, 2016

The Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Revolt’. Wyclef Jean performs "If I Was President", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

Tom Hanks, Adam Conover

30 - Tom Hanks, Adam Conover

Air Date: October 24, 2016

Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.

Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski

31 - Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski

Air Date: October 25, 2016

Mitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney discusses 'Pure Genius’. Wyatt Cenac discusses 'People of Earth’.

Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser

32 - Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser

Air Date: October 26, 2016

The Werd. Joel McHale discusses ‘The Great Indoors’. Abbi Jacobson discusses her new book, ‘Carry This Book’. Jon Glaser discusses ‘Jon Glaser Loves Gear’.

Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company

33 - Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company

Air Date: October 27, 2016

World premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and the presidential race. The Record Company performs "On the Move" from their album 'Give It Back to You’.

Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco

34 - Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco

Air Date: October 28, 2016

Aimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘The Crown’. Sebastian Maniscalco gives a stand-up performance.

Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers

35 - Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers

Air Date: October 31, 2016

Ruth Wilson discusses 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House’. J. B. Smoove discusses 'Almost Christmas’. The Ghost Brothers discuss ghost hunting.

Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara

36 - Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara

Air Date: November 1, 2016

Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Mel Gibson). Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey discuss ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Tegan and Sara perform "Stop Desire" from their album 'Love You to Death’.

Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis

37 - Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis

Air Date: November 2, 2016

Piano One-O-Fun (How to Vote) with Jon Batiste. Michael Strahan discusses 'Religion of Sports’. Nick Kroll discusses 'Oh, Hello and Loving’. Aaron Lewis performs "That Ain't Country" from his album 'Sinner’.

Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind

38 - Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind

Air Date: November 3, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Tinfoil Hat. Aaron Eckhart discusses 'Bleed for This’. Tig Notaro discusses her Southern heritage. Ron Suskind discusses 'Life, Animated’.

Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani

39 - Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani

Air Date: November 4, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the presidential race. Maz Jobrani gives a stand-up performance.

Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston

40 - Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston

Air Date: November 7, 2016

Special live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential race. Stevie Wonder discusses the presidential race, in addition to performing "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing". Katherine Waterston discusses 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, with an appearance by Sam Waterston.

Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

41 - Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Air Date: November 9, 2016

Special live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Universe’ and the presidential race. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discusses 'Triumph's Election Special 2016’.

Sting, Thandie Newton

42 - Sting, Thandie Newton

Air Date: November 10, 2016

Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.

Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile

43 - Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile

Air Date: November 14, 2016

Highlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" animated sketch. Jeff Goldblum reflects on the election results. Elle King performs. Stephen seeks to find things all Americans have in common.

Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard

44 - Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard

Air Date: November 15, 2016

Anna Kendrick discusses 'Scrappy Little Nobody’ in addition to performing "I'm Still Here" with Stephen. Mahershala Ali discusses 'Moonlight’. Chris Gethard gives a stand-up performance.

Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam

45 - Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam

Air Date: November 16, 2016

Marion Cotillard discusses 'Allied’. Dev Patel discusses 'Lion’. Dwight Yoakam performs "Gone (That'll Be Me)" from his album 'Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…’.

Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson

46 - Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson

Air Date: November 17, 2016

Amy Adams discusses 'Nocturnal Animals’. The Late Show Eyebrow Theater with Amy Adams. Simone Biles discusses 'Courage to Soar’. Jeff Watson discusses bear-handling.

William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers

47 - William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers

Air Date: November 18, 2016

The Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Protest" from their album 'American Band’.

Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders

48 - Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders

Air Date: November 21, 2016

Michael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The Pretenders perform "Holy Commotion" from their album 'Alone’, featuring Dan Auerbach.

James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters

49 - James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters

Air Date: November 22, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips. James Marsden discusses 'Westworld’. Jimmie Johnson discusses his victorious NASCAR season. John Waters discusses his "A John Waters Christmas" tour.

Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go

50 - Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go

Air Date: November 23, 2016

Post-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his new career as a soccer referee. OK Go performs "The One Moment" from their album 'Hungry Ghosts’.

Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells

51 - Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells

Air Date: November 30, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Tim Daly discusses 'Madam Secretary’ and the presidential race. Lauren Cohan discusses 'The Walking Dead’. Sleigh Bells performs "I Can Only Stare" from their album 'Jessica Rabbit’.

Lauren Graham, Justin Long

52 - Lauren Graham, Justin Long

Air Date: December 1, 2016

Good News Bananas! Lauren Graham discusses 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ and ‘Talking as Fast as I Can’. Justin Long discusses 'Frank & Lola’.

Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie

53 - Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie

Air Date: December 2, 2016

The Big Furry Hat. Matthew Broderick discusses 'Rules Don't Apply’. Matthew Broderick's job offers. Ali Wentworth discusses 'Nightcap’. Fergie performs "Life Goes On" from her album 'Double Dutchess’.

Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis

54 - Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis

Air Date: December 5, 2016

Jason Bateman discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Padma Lakshmi discusses her new books, ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices’ and ‘Herbs and Love, Loss, and What We Ate’. Michael Lewis discusses 'The Undoing Project’.

Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled

55 - Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled

Air Date: December 6, 2016

The Late Show Family Meeting with Joe Biden. Joe Biden discusses the presidential race and the fight against cancer. DJ Khaled discusses his new book, 'The Keys’.

Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus

56 - Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus

Air Date: December 7, 2016

Sigourney Weaver discusses the presidential race and ‘A Monster Calls’. Andy Cohen discusses 'Watch What Happens: Live and Superficial’. Pilobolus gives a modern dance performance.

Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott

57 - Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott

Air Date: December 8, 2016

First Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebumps") from his album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’.

Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa

58 - Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa

Air Date: December 9, 2016

Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.

John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones

59 - John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones

Air Date: December 12, 2016

"Christmas is Now". John Goodman discusses 'Patriots Day’. Denée Benton discusses 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’. Norah Jones performs "Peace" from her album 'Day Breaks’.

Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert

60 - Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert

Air Date: December 13, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mark Wahlberg discusses 'Patriots Day’. Lee Daniels discusses 'Star’. Miranda Lambert performs "Highway Vagabond" from her album 'The Weight of These Wings’.

Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally

61 - Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally

Air Date: December 14, 2016

The Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan Mullally discusses 'Why Him?’. Smooshed: Holiday Edition with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.

James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh

62 - James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh

Air Date: December 15, 2016

"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art. Gad Elmaleh gives a stand-up performance.

Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste

63 - Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste

Air Date: December 16, 2016

Stephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Batiste and assorted musicians perform a medley of holiday songs.

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!

64 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!

Air Date: December 19, 2016

Stephen Colbert introduces highlight clips from the past year, including a post-election monologue, Tom Hanks, Midnight Confessions and a performance by OK Go.

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2

65 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2

Air Date: December 20, 2016

Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston.

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3

66 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3

Air Date: December 21, 2016

Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown.

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4

67 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4

Air Date: December 22, 2016

Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5

68 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5

Air Date: December 23, 2016

Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election

Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende

69 - Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende

Air Date: January 3, 2017

Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from ‘The Barber of Seville’.

Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman

70 - Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman

Air Date: January 4, 2017

Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by Night’ and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses 'Just Keep Livin'.

Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney

71 - Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney

Air Date: January 5, 2017

Trump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Community Calendar: Mishawaka, Indiana. Alexa Davalos discusses 'The Man in the High Castle’. Whitney performs "Golden Days" from their album 'Light Upon the Lake’.

Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell

72 - Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell

Air Date: January 6, 2017

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses 'Booze Traveler’.

Billy Joel, Josh Holloway

73 - Billy Joel, Josh Holloway

Air Date: January 9, 2017

Billy Joel discusses his career and ranks his top five songs. True Stories Behind the Hits with Billy Joel. Billy Joel performs "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". Josh Holloway discusses 'Colony’.

Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant

74 - Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant

Air Date: January 10, 2017

Andrew Garfield discusses 'Silence’. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album 'Tell Me I'm Pretty’.

Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman

75 - Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman

Air Date: January 11, 2017

Jude Law discusses 'The Young Pope’. Gabrielle Union discusses 'Being Mary Jane’. Thomas L. Friedman discusses 'Thank You for Being Late’ and the incoming administration.

Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob

76 - Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob

Air Date: January 12, 2017

Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends’.

Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman

77 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman

Air Date: January 13, 2017

The Big Furry Hat. Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and his acting career. Rupert Friend discusses 'Homeland’. Gary Gulman gives a stand-up performance.

Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck

78 - Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck

Air Date: January 16, 2017

The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck.

Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried

79 - Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried

Air Date: January 17, 2017

Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.

Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson

80 - Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson

Air Date: January 18, 2017

Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.

Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop

81 - Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop

Air Date: January 19, 2017

Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.

Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers

82 - Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers

Air Date: January 20, 2017

Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.

Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy

83 - Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy

Air Date: January 30, 2017

Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.

Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids

84 - Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids

Air Date: January 31, 2017

Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.

Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain

85 - Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain

Air Date: February 1, 2017

Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.

Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris

86 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris

Air Date: February 2, 2017

Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.

Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown

87 - Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown

Air Date: February 3, 2017

Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.

Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect

88 - Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect

Air Date: February 6, 2017

Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.

John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers

89 - John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers

Air Date: February 7, 2017

TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.

Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White

90 - Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White

Air Date: February 8, 2017

Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd

91 - David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd

Air Date: February 9, 2017

Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.

Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio

92 - Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio

Air Date: February 10, 2017

Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.

Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina

93 - Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina

Air Date: February 13, 2017

Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.

Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer

94 - Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer

Air Date: February 14, 2017

Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.

Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders

95 - Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders

Air Date: February 15, 2017

Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.

Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum

96 - Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum

Air Date: February 16, 2017

Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.

Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers

97 - Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers

Air Date: February 17, 2017

Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.

Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss

98 - Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss

Air Date: February 20, 2017

Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.

Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown

99 - Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown

Air Date: February 21, 2017

Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs

100 - Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs

Air Date: February 22, 2017

TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.

Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco

101 - Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco

Air Date: February 23, 2017

Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.

Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch

102 - Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch

Air Date: February 24, 2017

Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.

Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna

103 - Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna

Air Date: February 27, 2017

Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.

Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock

104 - Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock

Air Date: February 28, 2017

Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.

Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.

105 - Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.

Air Date: March 1, 2017

Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.

Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips

106 - Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips

Air Date: March 2, 2017

Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.

Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer

107 - Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer

Air Date: March 3, 2017

Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.

Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna

108 - Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna

Air Date: March 6, 2017

Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.

Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden

109 - Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden

Air Date: March 7, 2017

Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.

Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy

110 - Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy

Air Date: March 8, 2017

Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes

111 - Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes

Air Date: March 9, 2017

Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.

Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito

112 - Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito

Air Date: March 10, 2017

Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.

Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins

113 - Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins

Air Date: March 13, 2017

Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry

114 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry

Air Date: March 14, 2017

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.

Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

115 - Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

Air Date: March 15, 2017

Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.

Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes

116 - Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes

Air Date: March 20, 2017

Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.

Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day

117 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day

Air Date: March 21, 2017

Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.

Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin

118 - Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin

Air Date: March 22, 2017

Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.

Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann

119 - Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann

Air Date: March 27, 2017

Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.

Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903

120 - Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903

Air Date: March 28, 2017

Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.

Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley

121 - Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley

Air Date: March 29, 2017

Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.

Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene

122 - Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene

Air Date: March 30, 2017

Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.

Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein

123 - Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein

Air Date: March 31, 2017

Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.

Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$

124 - Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$

Air Date: April 3, 2017

Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.

Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty

125 - Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty

Air Date: April 4, 2017

Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.

Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon

126 - Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon

Air Date: April 5, 2017

Actress Sigourney Weaver; podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

127 - Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

Air Date: April 6, 2017

Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold

Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael

128 - Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael

Air Date: April 7, 2017

Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.

Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle

129 - Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle

Air Date: April 17, 2017

Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.

Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'

130 - Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'

Air Date: April 18, 2017

Actor Alec Baldwin; radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Moshe Kasher; Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey

131 - Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey

Air Date: April 19, 2017

Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.

Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow

132 - Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow

Air Date: April 20, 2017

Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.

Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher

133 - Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher

Air Date: April 21, 2017

Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.

Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart

134 - Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart

Air Date: April 24, 2017

Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.

John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John

135 - John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John

Air Date: April 25, 2017

Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band

136 - America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band

Air Date: April 26, 2017

Actress America Ferrera; actor Thomas Middleditch; author Virginia Grohl and musician Dave Grohl; Preservation Hall Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz

137 - LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz

Air Date: April 27, 2017

Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.

Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov

138 - Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov

Air Date: April 28, 2017

Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.

Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams

139 - Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams

Air Date: May 1, 2017

Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.

Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe

140 - Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe

Air Date: May 2, 2017

Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.

Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer

141 - Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer

Air Date: May 3, 2017

Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.

Charles Barkley, Debra Winger

142 - Charles Barkley, Debra Winger

Air Date: May 4, 2017

Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.

Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius

143 - Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius

Air Date: May 5, 2017

Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.

Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters

144 - Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters

Air Date: May 8, 2017

Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.

Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry

145 - Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry

Air Date: May 9, 2017

Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.

Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds

146 - Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds

Air Date: May 10, 2017

Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.

Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef

147 - Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef

Air Date: May 11, 2017

Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.

Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach

148 - Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach

Air Date: May 12, 2017

Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.

Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica

149 - Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica

Air Date: May 15, 2017

Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.

Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain

150 - Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain

Air Date: May 16, 2017

Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.

Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz

151 - Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz

Air Date: May 17, 2017

Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.

Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx

152 - Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx

Air Date: May 18, 2017

Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.

Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone

153 - Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone

Air Date: May 19, 2017

Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.

Rachel Maddow, Ben Platt

154 - Rachel Maddow, Ben Platt

Air Date: May 22, 2017

Kevin Spacey, Terry Crews, Rob Huebel

155 - Kevin Spacey, Terry Crews, Rob Huebel

Air Date: May 23, 2017

Robin Wright, Hannibal Buress, Paul Simon, Bill Frisell

156 - Robin Wright, Hannibal Buress, Paul Simon, Bill Frisell

Air Date: May 24, 2017

Oscar Isaac, Laurie Metcalf, April Ryan

157 - Oscar Isaac, Laurie Metcalf, April Ryan

Air Date: May 25, 2017

Gordon Ramsay, David Sedaris, Pixies

158 - Gordon Ramsay, David Sedaris, Pixies

Air Date: May 26, 2017

Kevin Hart, Ali Wentworth, The War on Drugs

159 - Kevin Hart, Ali Wentworth, The War on Drugs

Air Date: June 5, 2017

Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist

160 - Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist

Air Date: June 6, 2017

Tilda Swinton, Andy Cohen, Jordan Klepper

161 - Tilda Swinton, Andy Cohen, Jordan Klepper

Air Date: June 7, 2017

John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey

162 - John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey

Air Date: June 8, 2017

Jim Gaffigan, Anna Chlumsky, Louie Anderson

163 - Jim Gaffigan, Anna Chlumsky, Louie Anderson

Air Date: June 9, 2017

Uzo Aduba, T.J. Miller, Oliver Stone

164 - Uzo Aduba, T.J. Miller, Oliver Stone

Air Date: June 12, 2017

Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave

165 - Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave

Air Date: June 13, 2017

Trevor Noah, Ilana Glazer, Sam Richardson

166 - Trevor Noah, Ilana Glazer, Sam Richardson

Air Date: June 14, 2017

Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt

167 - Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt

Air Date: June 15, 2017

Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes

168 - Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes

Air Date: June 16, 2017

Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band

169 - Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band

Air Date: June 19, 2017

Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

170 - Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Air Date: June 20, 2017

Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Dive

171 - Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Dive

Air Date: June 21, 2017

Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue

172 - Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue

Air Date: June 26, 2017

Eric Stonestreet, John McEnroe, Lillie Mae

173 - Eric Stonestreet, John McEnroe, Lillie Mae

Air Date: June 27, 2017

Josh Duhamel, Justin Bartha, Brian Greene

174 - Josh Duhamel, Justin Bartha, Brian Greene

Air Date: June 28, 2017

Naomi Watts, Ari Graynor, Swet Shop Boys

175 - Naomi Watts, Ari Graynor, Swet Shop Boys

Air Date: June 29, 2017

Michael Keaton, John McEnroe

176 - Michael Keaton, John McEnroe

Air Date: June 30, 2017

Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys

177 - Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys

Air Date: July 10, 2017

Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis

178 - Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis

Air Date: July 11, 2017

John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter

179 - John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter

Air Date: July 12, 2017

Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, The New Pornographers

180 - Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, The New Pornographers

Air Date: July 13, 2017

John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

181 - John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: July 14, 2017

Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week

182 - Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week

Air Date: July 17, 2017

Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues

183 - Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues

Air Date: July 18, 2017

James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed

184 - James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed

Air Date: July 19, 2017

Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week

185 - Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week

Air Date: July 20, 2017

Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week

186 - Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week

Air Date: July 21, 2017

Paul Bettany; Laura Benanti; Tyler, The Creator

187 - Paul Bettany; Laura Benanti; Tyler, The Creator

Air Date: July 24, 2017

Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks

188 - Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks

Air Date: July 25, 2017

Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK

189 - Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK

Air Date: July 26, 2017

Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon

190 - Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon

Air Date: July 27, 2017

Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

191 - Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: July 28, 2017

Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer

192 - Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer

Air Date: July 31, 2017

Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman

193 - Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman

Air Date: August 1, 2017

Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh

194 - Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh

Air Date: August 2, 2017

Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Arcade Fire

195 - Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Arcade Fire

Air Date: August 3, 2017

Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

196 - Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: August 4, 2017

Laura Dern, Leah Remini, Trombone Shorty

197 - Laura Dern, Leah Remini, Trombone Shorty

Air Date: August 7, 2017

Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans

198 - Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans

Air Date: August 8, 2017

Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.

Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Niecy Nash

199 - Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Niecy Nash

Air Date: August 9, 2017

Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B

200 - Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B

Air Date: August 10, 2017

Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

201 - Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: August 11, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher

202 - Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher

Air Date: August 14, 2017

Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, Blackberry Smoke

203 - Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, Blackberry Smoke

Air Date: August 15, 2017

Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz

204 - Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz

Air Date: August 16, 2017

John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear

205 - John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear

Air Date: August 17, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

206 - Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: August 18, 2017