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