The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 5
1 - Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
Air Date: September 3, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
2 - Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
Air Date: September 4, 2019
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
3 - Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
Air Date: September 5, 2019
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
4 - Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
Air Date: September 9, 2019
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
5 - Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
Air Date: September 10, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
6 - James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
Air Date: September 11, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
7 - Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
Air Date: September 12, 2019
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
8 - Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
Air Date: September 16, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
9 - Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
Air Date: September 17, 2019
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
10 - Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
Air Date: September 18, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
11 - Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
Air Date: September 19, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
12 - The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
Air Date: September 20, 2019
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
13 - Paul McCartney
Air Date: September 23, 2019
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.
14 - Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Air Date: September 24, 2019
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
15 - Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
Air Date: September 25, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
16 - Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
Air Date: September 26, 2019
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
17 - Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
Air Date: September 27, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
18 - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
Air Date: September 30, 2019
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
19 - Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
Air Date: October 1, 2019
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
20 - Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
Air Date: October 2, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
21 - Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
Air Date: October 3, 2019
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
22 - Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
Air Date: October 4, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
23 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
Air Date: October 7, 2019
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
24 - Will Smith, Andrew Scott
Air Date: October 8, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
25 - Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
Air Date: October 9, 2019
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
26 - John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
Air Date: October 10, 2019
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
27 - Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds
Air Date: October 21, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
28 - John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews
Air Date: October 22, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
29 - Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage
Air Date: October 23, 2019
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
30 - Steve Carell, Toby Keith
Air Date: October 24, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
31 - Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
Air Date: October 25, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
32 - Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones
Air Date: October 28, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
33 - Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch
Air Date: October 29, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
34 - Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert
Air Date: October 30, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
35 - Nancy Pelosi
Air Date: October 31, 2019
Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
36 - Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
Air Date: November 1, 2019
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
37 - Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown
Air Date: November 4, 2019
Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
38 - Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar
Air Date: November 5, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
39 - Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
Air Date: November 6, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
40 - John Dickerson, King Princess
Air Date: November 7, 2019
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
41 - Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids
Air Date: November 12, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
42 - Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace
Air Date: November 13, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
43 - Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke
Air Date: November 14, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
44 - David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
Air Date: November 15, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
45 - Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern
Air Date: November 18, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
46 - Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
Air Date: November 19, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
47 - John Heilemann, Alex Wagner
Air Date: November 20, 2019
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
48 - Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum
Air Date: November 21, 2019
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
49 - Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe
Air Date: November 22, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
50 - Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
Air Date: November 25, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
51 - Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
Air Date: November 26, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
52 - LL Cool J, José Andrés
Air Date: November 27, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
53 - Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
Air Date: December 4, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
54 - Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd
Air Date: December 5, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
55 - Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd
Air Date: December 6, 2019
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
56 - Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw
Air Date: December 9, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
57 - Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste
Air Date: December 10, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
58 - Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett
Air Date: December 11, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
59 - Rep. Adam Schiff
Air Date: December 12, 2019
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.
60 - Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
Air Date: December 13, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
61 - Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel
Air Date: December 16, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
62 - Jamie Foxx
Air Date: December 17, 2019
Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.
63 - Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart
Air Date: December 18, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
64 - Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
Air Date: December 19, 2019
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
65 - Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert
Air Date: January 6, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
66 - Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett
Air Date: January 7, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
67 - Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez
Air Date: January 8, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
68 - Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
Air Date: January 9, 2020
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
69 - Laura Dern, Kesha
Air Date: January 10, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
70 - Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Air Date: January 13, 2020
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
71 - Michael Bloomberg
Air Date: January 14, 2020
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
72 - Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany
Air Date: January 15, 2020
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
73 - Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang
Air Date: January 16, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
74 - Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer
Air Date: January 20, 2020
Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
75 - Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
Air Date: January 21, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
76 - John Mulaney
Air Date: January 22, 2020
Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.
77 - Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart
Air Date: January 23, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
78 - Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez
Air Date: January 28, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
79 - Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
Air Date: January 29, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
80 - Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey
Air Date: January 30, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
81 - Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'
Air Date: January 31, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”
82 - James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
Air Date: February 3, 2020
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
83 - John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig
Air Date: February 4, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
84 - Jim Carrey
Air Date: February 5, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.
85 - Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt
Air Date: February 6, 2020
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
86 - James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka
Air Date: February 7, 2020
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
87 - John Oliver, Alex Ebert
Air Date: February 10, 2020
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
88 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney
Air Date: February 11, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
89 - Will Ferrell
Air Date: February 12, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.
90 - James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
Air Date: February 13, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
91 - Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
Air Date: February 24, 2020
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
92 - Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
Air Date: February 25, 2020
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
93 - Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren
Air Date: February 26, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
94 - John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO
Air Date: February 27, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
95 - Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
Air Date: February 28, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
96 - Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor
Air Date: March 2, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
97 - Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier
Air Date: March 3, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
98 - Chris Hayes, David Chang
Air Date: March 4, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
99 - Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
Air Date: March 5, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
100 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell
Air Date: March 6, 2020
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
101 - John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray
Air Date: March 9, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
102 - Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
Air Date: March 10, 2020
Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
103 - Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura
Air Date: March 11, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
104 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Air Date: March 12, 2020
Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
105 - John Oliver
Air Date: March 30, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.
106 - Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
Air Date: March 31, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
107 - Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
Air Date: April 1, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
108 - Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys
Air Date: April 2, 2020
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
109 - Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James
Air Date: April 6, 2020
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
110 - Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
Air Date: April 7, 2020
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
111 - Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile
Air Date: April 8, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
112 - Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews
Air Date: April 9, 2020
Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.
113 - Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt
Air Date: April 13, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
114 - Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
Air Date: April 14, 2020
Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
115 - Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger
Air Date: April 15, 2020
Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
116 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
117 - Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
Air Date: April 20, 2020
Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
118 - Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge
Air Date: April 21, 2020
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
119 - Nathan Lane, José Andrés
Air Date: April 22, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.
120 - Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
Air Date: April 23, 2020
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
121 - John Mulaney, John Fogerty
Air Date: April 27, 2020
Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
122 - Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward
Air Date: April 28, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
123 - Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim
Air Date: April 29, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
124 - Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti
Air Date: April 30, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
125 - Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney
Air Date: May 1, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
126 - Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
Air Date: May 4, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
127 - Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
Air Date: May 5, 2020
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
128 - Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
Air Date: May 6, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
129 - Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
Air Date: May 7, 2020
Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
130 - Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
Air Date: May 11, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
131 - Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
Air Date: May 12, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
132 - Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
Air Date: May 13, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
133 - John Lithgow, Alison Roman
Air Date: May 14, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
134 - Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo
Air Date: May 18, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
135 - Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
Air Date: May 19, 2020
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
136 - Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll
Air Date: May 20, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
137 - Vice President Joe Biden
Air Date: May 21, 2020
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
138 - Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
Air Date: June 1, 2020
Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
139 - Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore
Air Date: June 2, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
140 - Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
Air Date: June 3, 2020
Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
141 - Cory Booker, Brian Wilson
Air Date: June 4, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
142 - Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter
Air Date: June 5, 2020
Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
143 - Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
Air Date: June 9, 2020
Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
144 - Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips
Air Date: June 10, 2020
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
145 - Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow
Air Date: June 11, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
146 - John Dickerson, Black Pumas
Air Date: June 15, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
147 - Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Air Date: June 16, 2020
Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
148 - Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
Air Date: June 17, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
149 - Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia
Air Date: June 18, 2020
Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
150 - James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes
Air Date: June 22, 2020
Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
151 - John Bolton
Air Date: June 23, 2020
Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.
152 - Jon Stewart
Air Date: June 24, 2020
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.
153 - Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
Air Date: June 25, 2020
Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
154 - Norah O'Donnell, IDK
Air Date: July 13, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
155 - Tom Hanks
Air Date: July 14, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.
156 - Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
Air Date: July 15, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
157 - W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
Air Date: July 16, 2020
Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
158 - Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers
Air Date: July 20, 2020
Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
159 - Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key
Air Date: July 21, 2020
Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
160 - Mary Trump
Air Date: July 22, 2020
Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.
161 - Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
Air Date: July 23, 2020
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
162 - Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5
Air Date: August 10, 2020
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
163 - Laura Linney
Air Date: August 11, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.
164 - April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
Air Date: August 12, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
165 - Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
Air Date: August 13, 2020
Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
166 - Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow
Air Date: August 17, 2020
Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
167 - Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
Air Date: August 18, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
168 - Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
Air Date: August 19, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
169 - Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
Air Date: August 20, 2020
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
170 - Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti
Air Date: August 24, 2020
Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
171 - Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter
Air Date: August 25, 2020
Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
172 - Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
Air Date: August 26, 2020
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
173 - Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter
Air Date: August 27, 2020
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.