The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 2
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’.
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".
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.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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$’.
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.
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’.
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.
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’.
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'.
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.
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’.
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.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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.
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.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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.
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.
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’.
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’.
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.
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.
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…’.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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.
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’.
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.
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’.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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’.
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'.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
79 - Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried
Air Date: January 17, 2017
Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.
80 - Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson
Air Date: January 18, 2017
Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.
81 - Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop
Air Date: January 19, 2017
Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.
82 - Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers
Air Date: January 20, 2017
Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.
83 - Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy
Air Date: January 30, 2017
Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.
84 - Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids
Air Date: January 31, 2017
Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.
85 - Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain
Air Date: February 1, 2017
Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.
86 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris
Air Date: February 2, 2017
Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.
87 - Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown
Air Date: February 3, 2017
Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.
88 - Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect
Air Date: February 6, 2017
Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.
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.
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.
91 - David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd
Air Date: February 9, 2017
Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.
92 - Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio
Air Date: February 10, 2017
Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.
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.
94 - Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer
Air Date: February 14, 2017
Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.
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.
96 - Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum
Air Date: February 16, 2017
Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.
97 - Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers
Air Date: February 17, 2017
Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.
98 - Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss
Air Date: February 20, 2017
Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.
99 - Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown
Air Date: February 21, 2017
Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
100 - Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs
Air Date: February 22, 2017
TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.
101 - Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco
Air Date: February 23, 2017
Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.
102 - Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch
Air Date: February 24, 2017
Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.
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.
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.
105 - Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.
Air Date: March 1, 2017
Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.
106 - Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips
Air Date: March 2, 2017
Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.
107 - Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer
Air Date: March 3, 2017
Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.
108 - Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna
Air Date: March 6, 2017
Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.
109 - Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden
Air Date: March 7, 2017
Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.
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.
111 - Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes
Air Date: March 9, 2017
Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.
112 - Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito
Air Date: March 10, 2017
Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.
113 - Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins
Air Date: March 13, 2017
Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.
114 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry
Air Date: March 14, 2017
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.
115 - Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Air Date: March 15, 2017
Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.
116 - Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes
Air Date: March 20, 2017
Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.
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.
118 - Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin
Air Date: March 22, 2017
Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.
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.
120 - Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903
Air Date: March 28, 2017
Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.
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.
122 - Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene
Air Date: March 30, 2017
Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.
123 - Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein
Air Date: March 31, 2017
Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.
124 - Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$
Air Date: April 3, 2017
Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.
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.
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.
127 - Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Air Date: April 6, 2017
Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold
128 - Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael
Air Date: April 7, 2017
Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.
129 - Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle
Air Date: April 17, 2017
Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.
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.
131 - Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey
Air Date: April 19, 2017
Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.
132 - Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow
Air Date: April 20, 2017
Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.
133 - Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher
Air Date: April 21, 2017
Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.
134 - Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart
Air Date: April 24, 2017
Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.
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.
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.
137 - LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz
Air Date: April 27, 2017
Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.
138 - Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov
Air Date: April 28, 2017
Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.
139 - Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams
Air Date: May 1, 2017
Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.
140 - Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe
Air Date: May 2, 2017
Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.
141 - Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer
Air Date: May 3, 2017
Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.
142 - Charles Barkley, Debra Winger
Air Date: May 4, 2017
Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.
143 - Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius
Air Date: May 5, 2017
Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.
144 - Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters
Air Date: May 8, 2017
Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.
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.
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.
147 - Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef
Air Date: May 11, 2017
Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.
148 - Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach
Air Date: May 12, 2017
Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.
149 - Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica
Air Date: May 15, 2017
Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.
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.
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.
152 - Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx
Air Date: May 18, 2017
Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.
153 - Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone
Air Date: May 19, 2017
Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.
154 - Rachel Maddow, Ben Platt
Air Date: May 22, 2017
155 - Kevin Spacey, Terry Crews, Rob Huebel
Air Date: May 23, 2017
156 - Robin Wright, Hannibal Buress, Paul Simon, Bill Frisell
Air Date: May 24, 2017
157 - Oscar Isaac, Laurie Metcalf, April Ryan
Air Date: May 25, 2017
158 - Gordon Ramsay, David Sedaris, Pixies
Air Date: May 26, 2017
159 - Kevin Hart, Ali Wentworth, The War on Drugs
Air Date: June 5, 2017
160 - Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist
Air Date: June 6, 2017
161 - Tilda Swinton, Andy Cohen, Jordan Klepper
Air Date: June 7, 2017
162 - John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey
Air Date: June 8, 2017
163 - Jim Gaffigan, Anna Chlumsky, Louie Anderson
Air Date: June 9, 2017
164 - Uzo Aduba, T.J. Miller, Oliver Stone
Air Date: June 12, 2017
165 - Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave
Air Date: June 13, 2017
166 - Trevor Noah, Ilana Glazer, Sam Richardson
Air Date: June 14, 2017
167 - Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt
Air Date: June 15, 2017
168 - Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes
Air Date: June 16, 2017
169 - Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band
Air Date: June 19, 2017
170 - Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Air Date: June 20, 2017
171 - Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Dive
Air Date: June 21, 2017
172 - Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue
Air Date: June 26, 2017
173 - Eric Stonestreet, John McEnroe, Lillie Mae
Air Date: June 27, 2017
174 - Josh Duhamel, Justin Bartha, Brian Greene
Air Date: June 28, 2017
175 - Naomi Watts, Ari Graynor, Swet Shop Boys
Air Date: June 29, 2017
176 - Michael Keaton, John McEnroe
Air Date: June 30, 2017
177 - Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys
Air Date: July 10, 2017
178 - Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis
Air Date: July 11, 2017
179 - John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter
Air Date: July 12, 2017
180 - Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, The New Pornographers
Air Date: July 13, 2017
181 - John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Air Date: July 14, 2017
182 - Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week
Air Date: July 17, 2017
183 - Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues
Air Date: July 18, 2017
184 - James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed
Air Date: July 19, 2017
185 - Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week
Air Date: July 20, 2017
186 - Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week
Air Date: July 21, 2017
187 - Paul Bettany; Laura Benanti; Tyler, The Creator
Air Date: July 24, 2017
188 - Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks
Air Date: July 25, 2017
189 - Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK
Air Date: July 26, 2017
190 - Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon
Air Date: July 27, 2017
191 - Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Air Date: July 28, 2017
192 - Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer
Air Date: July 31, 2017
193 - Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman
Air Date: August 1, 2017
194 - Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh
Air Date: August 2, 2017
195 - Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Arcade Fire
Air Date: August 3, 2017
196 - Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Air Date: August 4, 2017
197 - Laura Dern, Leah Remini, Trombone Shorty
Air Date: August 7, 2017
198 - Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans
Air Date: August 8, 2017
Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.
199 - Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Niecy Nash
Air Date: August 9, 2017
200 - Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B
Air Date: August 10, 2017
201 - Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Air Date: August 11, 2017
202 - Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher
Air Date: August 14, 2017
203 - Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, Blackberry Smoke
Air Date: August 15, 2017
204 - Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz
Air Date: August 16, 2017
205 - John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear
Air Date: August 17, 2017
206 - Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Air Date: August 18, 2017