Season 6
All Episodes
Episode 1
Bob Woodward, Luke Combs
September 14, 2020
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.
Episode 2
Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff
September 15, 2020
Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.
Episode 3
Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang
September 16, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.
Episode 4
Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton
September 17, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.
Episode 5
Moment of Ruth
September 21, 2020
Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.
Episode 6
Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac
September 22, 2020
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.
Episode 7
Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens
September 23, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.
Episode 8
Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo
September 24, 2020
Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.
Episode 9
Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County
September 28, 2020
Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.
Episode 10
Cory Booker, Public Enemy
September 29, 2020
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.
Episode 11
John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter
September 30, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.
Episode 12
Fears of a Clown
October 1, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.
Episode 13
Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson
October 2, 2020
Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.
Episode 14
Jon Bon Jovi
October 5, 2020
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.
Episode 15
Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai
October 6, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.
Episode 16
Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands
October 7, 2020
Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Episode 17
Mindy Kaling, John Brennan
October 8, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.
Episode 18
West Winging It!
October 9, 2020
Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.
Episode 19
Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
October 19, 2020
Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Episode 20
Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign
October 20, 2020
Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.
Episode 21
Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria
October 21, 2020
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.
Episode 22
Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger
October 22, 2020
Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.
Episode 23
Sam Waterston
October 23, 2020
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.
Episode 24
Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy
October 26, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.
Episode 25
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper
October 27, 2020
Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.
Episode 26
Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello
October 28, 2020
Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.
Episode 27
Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith
October 29, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.
Episode 28
Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson
October 30, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Episode 29
John Oliver, Cher, Jojo
November 2, 2020
Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.
Episode 30
Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye
November 4, 2020
Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.
Episode 31
Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti
November 5, 2020
Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.
Episode 32
Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire
November 6, 2020
Network presentation of The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special, The hosts of "The Circus": Alex Wagner, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, and a musical performance by Arcade Fire.
Episode 33
Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch
November 9, 2020
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Episode 34
Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson
November 10, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.
Episode 35
Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue
November 11, 2020
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.
Episode 36
Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell
November 12, 2020
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.
Episode 37
Jake Tapper, BENEE
November 16, 2020
Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.
Episode 38
Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli
November 17, 2020
Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.
Episode 39
11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)
November 18, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
Episode 40
11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)
November 19, 2020
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.
Episode 41
Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid
November 23, 2020
Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid
Episode 43
Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
November 25, 2020
Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
Episode 50
John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet
December 8, 2020
John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet
Episode 54
Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti
December 14, 2020
Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti
Episode 55
Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
December 15, 2020
Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
Episode 57
Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste
December 17, 2020
Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste
Episode 59
Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris
January 4, 2021
Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris
Episode 61
Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods
January 6, 2021
Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods
Episode 63
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats
January 8, 2021
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats
Episode 64
Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone
January 11, 2021
Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone
Episode 68
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs
January 15, 2021
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs
Episode 69
Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song
January 18, 2021
Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song
Episode 71
It's Joe Time!
January 20, 2021
Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost
Episode 72
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz
January 21, 2021
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz
Episode 73
Serena Williams, Dayglow
January 25, 2021
Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.
Episode 74
Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker
January 26, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.
Episode 75
Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier
January 27, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).
Episode 76
Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow
January 28, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.
Episode 77
Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris
January 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Episode 78
Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton
February 1, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.
Episode 79
Zendaya, James Martin
February 2, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.
Episode 80
Salma Hayek, Mark Harris
February 3, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.
Episode 81
Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.
February 4, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Episode 82
Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica
February 7, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.
Episode 83
Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun
February 8, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.
Episode 84
John Oliver, Ingrid Andress
February 9, 2021
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.
Episode 85
Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds
February 10, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.
Episode 86
Blake Shelton
February 11, 2021
Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.
Episode 87
Bill Gates, Tune-Yards
February 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.
Episode 88
Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman
February 23, 2021
Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.
Episode 89
Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste
February 24, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.
Episode 90
Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter Cottontale
February 25, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, a special appearance by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and a musical performance by Vic Mensa featuring Wyclef Jean and Peter Cottontale.
Episode 91
Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward
March 1, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.
Episode 92
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste
March 2, 2021
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Episode 93
Paul Bettany, Metallica
March 3, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.
Episode 94
Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of Leon
March 4, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.
Episode 95
Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon
March 8, 2021
Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.
Episode 96
Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe
March 9, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.
Episode 97
Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere
March 10, 2021
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.
Episode 98
Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive
March 11, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Episode 100
Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti
March 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
Episode 101
Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman
March 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.
Episode 102
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre
March 17, 2021
Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.
Episode 103
Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO
March 18, 2021
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.
Episode 104
Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa
March 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.
Episode 105
Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons
March 23, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.
Episode 106
Sharon Stone, Ken Burns
March 24, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Episode 107
John Cena, Tammy Duckworth
March 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Episode 108
Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile
April 6, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.
Episode 109
Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku
April 7, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.
Episode 110
Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick
April 8, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.
Episode 116
Cher, Bradley Whitford
April 20, 2021
Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.
Episode 117
Ed Helms, Susan Page
April 21, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.
Episode 118
Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha
April 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.
Episode 119
Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross
April 26, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.
Episode 120
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan
April 27, 2021
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.
Episode 121
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels
April 28, 2021
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.
Episode 122
Mila Kunis, Sara Kays
April 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.
Episode 123
Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims
April 30, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.
Episode 124
Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish
May 10, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.
Episode 126
Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz
May 12, 2021
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.
Episode 127
Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
May 13, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.
Episode 128
Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys
May 14, 2021
Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.
Episode 129
Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez
May 17, 2021
Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.
Episode 130
Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro
May 18, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.
Episode 131
Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory
May 19, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.
Episode 132
John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma
May 20, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.
Episode 133
Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins
May 24, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.
Episode 134
Gayle King, BTS
May 25, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.
Episode 135
Will Arnett, Brockhampton
May 26, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.
Episode 136
Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson
May 27, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.
Episode 137
Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo
June 7, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.
Episode 139
Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi
June 9, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.
Episode 140
Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen
June 10, 2021
Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.
Episode 141
Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey
June 14, 2021
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.
Episode 142
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno
June 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.
Episode 143
Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney
June 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
Episode 144
Nathan Lane, Griff
June 17, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.
Episode 145
Andrew Garfield, Lorde
June 21, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.
Episode 146
Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin
June 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.
Episode 147
Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun
June 23, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.
Episode 149
Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers
June 28, 2021
Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.
Episode 150
Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd
June 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan.
Episode 151
Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis
June 30, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.
Episode 152
Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer
July 1, 2021
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.
Episode 153
Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I
July 12, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.
Episode 154
Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
July 13, 2021
Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
Episode 155
Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram
July 14, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.
Episode 156
Hugh Jackman, Lorde
July 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.
Episode 157
Joy Reid, Alessia Cara
July 19, 2021
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.
Episode 158
Jason Sudeikis, Yola
July 20, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.
Episode 159
Emily Blunt, Bob Costas
July 21, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.
Episode 160
Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone
July 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.
Episode 161
Stephen King, Winston Duke
August 9, 2021
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.
Episode 162
Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine
August 10, 2021
Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.
Episode 163
Planes, Trains & Bipartisan Deals!
August 11, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.
Episode 164
Jennifer Hudson
August 12, 2021
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.
Episode 165
Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe
August 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.
Episode 166
Amanda Peet, Roger Bennett
August 17, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.
Episode 167
Three-For-All!
August 18, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.
Episode 168
Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded House
August 19, 2021
Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.