Season 9
All Episodes
Episode 1
10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
October 2, 2023
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
Episode 2
10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
October 3, 2023
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
Episode 3
10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
October 4, 2023
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.
Episode 4
10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
October 5, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
Episode 5
10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
October 9, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
Episode 6
10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
October 10, 2023
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
Episode 7
10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
October 11, 2023
Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
Episode 8
10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
October 12, 2023
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
Episode 9
10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
October 16, 2023
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
Episode 10
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks
October 23, 2023
Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Episode 11
10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
October 24, 2023
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
Episode 12
10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
October 25, 2023
Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
Episode 13
10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
October 26, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.
Episode 14
10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
October 30, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Episode 15
10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
October 31, 2023
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.
Episode 16
Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson
November 1, 2023
Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.
Episode 17
Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson
November 2, 2023
Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.
Episode 19
Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams
November 14, 2023
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.
Episode 20
Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
November 15, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
Episode 21
Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford
November 16, 2023
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
Episode 22
David Letterman, The National
November 20, 2023
Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.
Episode 23
Bradley Cooper, José Andrés
November 21, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
Episode 24
Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro
November 22, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
Episode 25
Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo
December 11, 2023
Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.
Episode 26
Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
December 12, 2023
Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
Episode 28
Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott
December 14, 2023
Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
Episode 29
Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert
December 18, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.
Episode 30
Adam Driver, Jon Batiste
December 19, 2023
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Episode 31
Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson
December 20, 2023
Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.
Episode 32
Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
December 21, 2023
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.
Episode 33
Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson
January 8, 2024
Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.
Episode 34
Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
January 9, 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Episode 35
1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
January 10, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
Episode 36
1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
January 11, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Episode 37
Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson
January 16, 2024
Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.
Episode 38
1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
January 17, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.
Episode 39
1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
January 18, 2024
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
Episode 40
1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
January 22, 2024
Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
Episode 41
1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
January 23, 2024
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
Episode 42
1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
January 24, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Episode 43
1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
January 25, 2024
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
Episode 44
1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
January 29, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
Episode 45
1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
January 30, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.
Episode 46
1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
January 31, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
Episode 47
John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake
February 1, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.
Episode 48
2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
February 5, 2024
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
Episode 49
2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
February 6, 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
Episode 50
2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
February 7, 2024
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
Episode 51
2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
February 8, 2024
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
Episode 52
2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
February 11, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.
Episode 53
2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
February 12, 2024
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
Episode 54
Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock
February 13, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
Episode 55
2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
February 14, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
Episode 56
2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
February 15, 2024
Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
Episode 57
2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
February 26, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.
Episode 58
2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
February 27, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
Episode 59
2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
February 28, 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
Episode 60
2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
February 29, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
Episode 61
3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
March 4, 2024
Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
Episode 62
3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
March 5, 2024
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
Episode 63
3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
March 6, 2024
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.
Episode 64
3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
March 7, 2024
Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.
Episode 65
3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
March 11, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
Episode 66
3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
March 12, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
Episode 67
Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega
March 13, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
Episode 68
3/14/24 (Paul Simon)
March 14, 2024
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
Episode 69
3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
March 25, 2024
Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
Episode 70
3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
March 26, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.
Episode 71
3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
March 27, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
Episode 72
Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham
April 1, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.
Episode 73
Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson
April 2, 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
Episode 74
4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
April 3, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.
Episode 75
4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
April 4, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Episode 76
4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
April 8, 2024
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.
Episode 77
4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
April 9, 2024
Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
Episode 78
We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
April 10, 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Episode 79
4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)
April 15, 2024
Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Episode 80
Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers
April 16, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.
Episode 81
4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)
April 17, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Episode 82
Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe
April 18, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
Episode 83
4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)
April 29, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.
Episode 84
4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)
April 30, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Episode 85
5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
May 1, 2024
Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
Episode 86
John Leguizamo, Laura Coates
May 2, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.
Episode 87
Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer
May 6, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
Episode 88
Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino
May 7, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.
Episode 89
5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)
May 8, 2024
Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.
Episode 90
5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)
May 9, 2024
Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.
Episode 91
5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)
May 13, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.
Episode 92
5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)
May 14, 2024
Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.
Episode 93
Up For Debate!
May 15, 2024
Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.
Episode 94
5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)
May 16, 2024
Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
Episode 95
Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along"
May 20, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
Episode 96
Billie Eilish
May 21, 2024
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.
Episode 97
5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)
May 22, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
Episode 98
5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)
May 23, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.
Episode 99
6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)
June 3, 2024
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.
Episode 100
Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke
June 4, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”
Episode 101
6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)
June 5, 2024
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.
Episode 102
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier
June 6, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.
Episode 103
6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)
June 10, 2024
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.
Episode 104
6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
June 11, 2024
Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.
Episode 105
6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)
June 12, 2024
Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.
Episode 106
6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
June 13, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Episode 107
6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
June 17, 2024
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.
Episode 108
6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)
June 18, 2024
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Episode 109
6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)
June 19, 2024
Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Episode 110
6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)
June 20, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.
Episode 111
7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)
July 8, 2024
Episode 123
Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins
August 12, 2024
Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.
Episode 124
Bowen Yang, Nick Cave
August 13, 2024
Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.
Episode 125
Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky
August 14, 2024
Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.
Episode 126
8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)
August 15, 2024
Episode 130
8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)
August 22, 2024