Episode 1
Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove
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’.
Episode 2
Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger
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".
Episode 3
Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei
September 8, 2016
Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.
Episode 4
Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman
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’.
Episode 5
Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
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’.
Episode 6
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
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’.
Episode 7
Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
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’.
Episode 8
Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
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.
Episode 9
John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch
September 16, 2016
The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 10
Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
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.
Episode 11
First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera
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’.
Episode 12
Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
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’.
Episode 13
Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
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’.
Episode 14
Bruce Springsteen
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.
Episode 15
Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann
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.
Episode 16
Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
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’.
Episode 17
Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
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.
Episode 18
Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World
September 29, 2016
Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.
Episode 19
Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
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’.
Episode 20
Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
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’.
Episode 21
John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
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$’.
Episode 22
Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
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.
Episode 23
Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram
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’.
Episode 24
Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra
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.
Episode 25
President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
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’.
Episode 26
Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph
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'.
Episode 27
Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver
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.
Episode 28
Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos
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’.
Episode 29
Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean
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.
Episode 30
Tom Hanks, Adam Conover
October 24, 2016
Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.
Episode 31
Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski
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’.
Episode 32
Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser
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’.
Episode 33
Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company
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’.
Episode 34
Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco
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.
Episode 35
Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers
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.
Episode 36
Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara
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’.
Episode 37
Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis
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’.
Episode 38
Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind
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’.
Episode 39
Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani
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.
Episode 40
Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston
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.
Episode 41
Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
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’.
Episode 42
Sting, Thandie Newton
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’.
Episode 43
Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile
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.
Episode 44
Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard
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.
Episode 45
Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam
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…’.
Episode 46
Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson
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.
Episode 47
William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers
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’.
Episode 48
Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders
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.
Episode 49
James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters
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.
Episode 50
Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go
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’.
Episode 51
Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells
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’.
Episode 52
Lauren Graham, Justin Long
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’.
Episode 53
Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie
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’.
Episode 54
Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis
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’.
Episode 55
Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled
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’.
Episode 56
Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus
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.
Episode 57
Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott
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’.
Episode 58
Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa
December 9, 2016
Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 59
John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones
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’.
Episode 60
Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert
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’.
Episode 61
Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally
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.
Episode 62
James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh
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.
Episode 63
Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste
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.
Episode 64
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!
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.
Episode 65
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2
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.
Episode 66
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3
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.
Episode 67
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4
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.
Episode 68
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5
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
Episode 69
Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende
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’.
Episode 70
Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman
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'.
Episode 71
Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney
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’.
Episode 72
Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell
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’.
Episode 73
Billy Joel, Josh Holloway
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’.
Episode 74
Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant
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’.
Episode 75
Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman
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.
Episode 76
Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob
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’.
Episode 77
Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman
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.
Episode 78
Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck
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.
Episode 79
Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried
January 17, 2017
Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.
Episode 80
Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson
January 18, 2017
Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.
Episode 81
Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop
January 19, 2017
Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.
Episode 82
Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers
January 20, 2017
Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.
Episode 83
Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy
January 30, 2017
Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.
Episode 84
Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids
January 31, 2017
Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.
Episode 85
Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain
February 1, 2017
Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.
Episode 86
Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris
February 2, 2017
Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.
Episode 87
Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown
February 3, 2017
Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.
Episode 88
Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect
February 6, 2017
Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.
Episode 89
John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers
February 7, 2017
TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.
Episode 90
Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White
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.
Episode 91
David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd
February 9, 2017
Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.
Episode 92
Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio
February 10, 2017
Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.
Episode 93
Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina
February 13, 2017
Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.
Episode 94
Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer
February 14, 2017
Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.
Episode 95
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders
February 15, 2017
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.
Episode 96
Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum
February 16, 2017
Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.
Episode 97
Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers
February 17, 2017
Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.
Episode 98
Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss
February 20, 2017
Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.
Episode 99
Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown
February 21, 2017
Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
Episode 100
Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs
February 22, 2017
TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.
Episode 101
Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco
February 23, 2017
Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.
Episode 102
Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch
February 24, 2017
Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.
Episode 103
Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna
February 27, 2017
Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.
Episode 104
Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock
February 28, 2017
Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.
Episode 105
Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.
March 1, 2017
Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.
Episode 106
Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips
March 2, 2017
Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.
Episode 107
Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer
March 3, 2017
Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.
Episode 108
Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna
March 6, 2017
Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.
Episode 109
Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden
March 7, 2017
Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.
Episode 110
Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy
March 8, 2017
Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.
Episode 111
Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes
March 9, 2017
Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.
Episode 112
Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito
March 10, 2017
Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.
Episode 113
Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins
March 13, 2017
Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.
Episode 114
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry
March 14, 2017
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.
Episode 115
Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
March 15, 2017
Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.
Episode 116
Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes
March 20, 2017
Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.
Episode 117
Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day
March 21, 2017
Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.
Episode 118
Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin
March 22, 2017
Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.
Episode 119
Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann
March 27, 2017
Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.
Episode 120
Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903
March 28, 2017
Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.
Episode 121
Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley
March 29, 2017
Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.
Episode 122
Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene
March 30, 2017
Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.
Episode 123
Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein
March 31, 2017
Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.
Episode 124
Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$
April 3, 2017
Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.
Episode 125
Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty
April 4, 2017
Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.
Episode 126
Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon
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.
Episode 127
Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
April 6, 2017
Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold
Episode 128
Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael
April 7, 2017
Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.
Episode 129
Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle
April 17, 2017
Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.
Episode 130
Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'
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.
Episode 131
Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey
April 19, 2017
Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.
Episode 132
Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow
April 20, 2017
Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.
Episode 133
Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher
April 21, 2017
Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.
Episode 134
Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart
April 24, 2017
Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.
Episode 135
John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John
April 25, 2017
Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Episode 136
America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band
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.
Episode 137
LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz
April 27, 2017
Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.
Episode 139
Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams
May 1, 2017
Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.
Episode 141
Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer
May 3, 2017
Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.
Episode 142
Charles Barkley, Debra Winger
May 4, 2017
Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.
Episode 143
Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius
May 5, 2017
Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.
Episode 144
Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters
May 8, 2017
Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.
Episode 145
Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry
May 9, 2017
Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.
Episode 146
Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds
May 10, 2017
Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.
Episode 147
Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef
May 11, 2017
Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.
Episode 148
Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach
May 12, 2017
Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.
Episode 149
Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica
May 15, 2017
Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.
Episode 150
Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain
May 16, 2017
Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.
Episode 151
Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz
May 17, 2017
Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.
Episode 152
Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx
May 18, 2017
Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.
Episode 153
Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone
May 19, 2017
Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.
Episode 169
Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band
June 19, 2017
Episode 181
John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
July 14, 2017
Episode 182
Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week
July 17, 2017
Episode 184
James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed
July 19, 2017
Episode 191
Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
July 28, 2017
Episode 196
Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
August 4, 2017
Episode 198
Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans
August 8, 2017
Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.
Episode 201
Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
August 11, 2017
Episode 206
Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
August 18, 2017
