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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Episode 1 | Bob Woodward/Luke Combs

Journalist/author Bob Woodward (book, "Rage"); Luke Combs performs;

Episode 2 | Janelle Monáe/Jacob Soboroff

Singer/songwriter/actress Janelle Monae (Antebellum (2020) and Homecoming (2018)); journalist Jacob Soboroff;

Episode 3 | Clown Hall

Actress/TV host Drew Barrymore (The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)); Triumph the Insult Comic Dog; Lang Lang performs;

Episode 4 | Sarah Paulson/PJ Morton

Actress Sarah Paulson ("Ratched"); PJ Morton performs;

Episode 5 | Moment of Ruth

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (book, "Battlegrounds"), former national security advisor; actor Laurence Fishburne ("Black-ish");

Episode 6 | Desus Nice/The Kid Mero/Jake Isaac

TV hosts/authors Desus Nice and The Kid Mero ("Desus and Mero", book "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx"); Jake Isaac performs;

Episode 7 | Jeff Daniels/Yusuf/Cat Stevens

Actor Jeff Daniels ("The Comey Rule" and "Rust"); Yusuf/Cat Stevens performs;

Episode 8 | Katie Porter/Tony Romo

Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif); sports analyst Tony Romo ("The NFL on CBS");

Episode 9 | Mariah Carey/Rex Orange County

Singer/songwriter/author Mariah Carey (memoir "The Meaning of Mariah Carey"); Rex Orange County performs;

Episode 10 | Sen. Cory Booker/Public Enemy

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); Public Enemy perform;

Episode 11 | John Lithgow/Jonathan Alter

Actor John Lithgow ("Perry Mason", "The Crown"); journalist Jonathan Alter;

Episode 12 | Fears of a Clown

Actor Ethan Hawke ("The Good Lord Bird"); prosecutor Andrew Weissmann;

Episode 13 | Dr. Jon LaPook/John Dickerson

Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent; journalist John Dickerson;

Episode 14 | Jon Bon Jovi/Laura Benanti/Bon Jovi

Singer/songwriter Jon Bon Jovi; actress Laura Benanti; Bon Jovi perform;

Episode 15 | Don't Mask, Don't Tell

Comic Jerry Seinfeld; Ella Mai performs;

Episode 16 | Kamala Drops The Mike!

Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind.; Future Islands perform;

Episode 17 | Ill Advised!

Actress Mindy Kaling; John Brennan, former CIA director.

Episode 18 | West Winging It!

Actors Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and writer Aaron Sorkin;

Episode 19 | Getting Rally Nervous!

Journalist Joy Reid ("The ReidOut"); actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II ("The Trial of the Chicago 7");

Episode 20 | Dolly Parton/Ty Dolla Sign

Singer/songwriter Dolly Parton; Ty Dolla Sign performs;

Episode 21 | Bruce Springsteen/Eva Longoria

Singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen; actress Eva Longoria;

Episode 22 | The Final Shout Down!

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.); Matt Berninger performs;

Episode 23 | Campaign Trail Mix

Actor Sam Waterston;

Episode 24 | Sacha Baron Cohen/Jeff Tweedy

Actor Sasha Baron Cohen ("Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"); singer/songwriter Jeff Tweedy;

Episode 25 | Dr. Sanjay Gupta/Sarah Cooper

Dr. Sanjay Gupta; author Sarah Cooper;

Episode 26 | Jaime Harrison/Elvis Costello

Jaime Harrison, 2020 Democratic South Carolina U.S. Senate nominee; Elvis Costello talks and performs;

Episode 27 | Julie Andrews/Amy Walter/Sam Smith

Actress Julie Andrews; political analyst Amy Walter (Cook Political Report); Sam Smith performs;

Episode 28 | Neil deGrasse Tyson/Jon Stewart

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson ("Cosmos: Possible Worlds"); actor Jon Stewart ("The Daily Show");

Episode 29 | Cher/John Oliver/JoJo

Cher; TV host John Oliver ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"); JoJo performs;

Episode 30 | Shepard Smith/Leon Bridges/Lucky Daye

Journalist Shepard Smith (The News with Shepard Smith (2020)); Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye perform;

Episode 31 | Larry Wilmore/Laura Benanti

Comic Larry Wilmore ("Wilmore"); Laura Benanti performs;

Episode 32 | The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special

TV hosts Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, and Mark McKinnon ("The Circus"); radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Jena Friedman; comic Maz Jobrani; Arcane Fire perform;

Episode 33 | Stacey Abrams/Thomas Middleditch

Stacey Abrams; actor Thomas Middleditch ("B Positive" and "Solar Opposites");

Episode 34 | Hugh Grant/Sturgill Simpson

Actor Hugh Grant ("The Undoing"); Sturgill Simpson performs;

Episode 35 | Olivia Colman/Gillian Anderson/Kylie Minogue

Happy Veterans Day; actresses Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson (The Crown (2016)); Kylie Minogue (album "Disco") performs;

Episode 36 | Michael Moore/Sara Bareilles

Director Michael Moore; Sara Bareilles performs;

Episode 37 | Jake Tapper/Benee

Journalist Jake Tapper ("State of the Union with Jake Tapper" and "The Lead with Jake Tapper"); Benee performs;

Episode 38 | Lewis Hamilton/Andrea Bocelli

Race car driver Lewis Hamilton; Andrea Bocelli performs;

Episode 39 | Matthew McConaughey/Cedric the Entertainer

Actor/author Matthew McConaughey (memoir, "Greenlights"); actor Cedric the Entertainer (CBS' "The Neighborhood");

Episode 40 | LL Cool J/Dave Grohl/Foo Fighters

Actor LL Cool J (CBS' NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); musician Dave Grohl; Foo Fighters perform;

Episode 41 | Glenn Close/Kane Brown/Swae Lee/Khalid

Actress Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy"); Kane Brown, Swae Lee, and Khalid perform;

Episode 42 | Barack Obama/Brittany Howard

Former U.S. President Barack Obama (book, "A Promised Land"); Brittany Howard performs;

Episode 43 | Rob Corddry/José Andrés

Actor Rob Corddry ("The Unicorn"); chef Jose Andres; actor John Lithgow ("Perry Mason");

Episode 45 | Bryan Cranston/Cori Bush

Actor Bryan Cranston ("Your Honor"); Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush;

Episode 46 | Kate Winslet/Michael Eric Dyson

Actress Kate Winslet (Ammonite (2020)); author Michael Eric Dyson (book, "Long Time Coming; Reckoning with Race in America");

Episode 47 | Christopher Krebs/Aubrey Plaza

Christopher Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; actress Aubrey Plaza ("Happiest Season");

Episode 48 | Common/Andrea Bocelli

Rapper Common; Andrea Bocelli performs;

Episode 49 | Meryl Streep/Chris Stapleton

Actress Meryl Streep ("The Prom"); Chris Stapleton performs;

Episode 50 | John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz/Greta Van Fleet

Podcast hosts John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz (podcast "Political Gabfest"); Greta Van Fleet performs;

Episode 51 | Rachel Maddow/Megan Thee Stallion

TV hostess Rachel Maddow ("The Rachel Maddow Show"); rapper Megan Thee Stallion performs;

Episode 52 | James Corden/Fleet Foxes

TV host/actor James Corden ("The Late Late Show with James Corden" and "The Prom"); Fleet Foxes perform;

Episode 53 | Stephen Colbert's Return to New Zealand: A Magical World Where Hugs Still Happen

Stephen travels to New Zealand;

Episode 54 | Christopher Walken/Chance the Rapper

Music artist Chance the Rapper; actor Christopher Walken ("Wild Mountain Thyme" and "The War with Grandpa"); actress Laura Benanti ("Worth" and "Here Today");

Episode 55 | Anderson Cooper/Andy Cohen/Whoopi Goldberg/Father James Martin

TV hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen; actress/TV hostess Whoopi Goldberg ("The Stand" and "The View");

Episode 56 | Tom Hanks/Leslie Odom Jr.

Actor Tom Hanks (News of the World (2020)); Leslie Odom Jr. performs;

Episode 57 | Joe Biden/Jill Biden/Jon Batiste

President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden; Jon Batiste performs;

Episode 58 | George Clooney

Actor George Clooney (The Midnight Sky (2020));

Episode 59 | Stacey Abrams/RuPaul/Maren Morris

Voting rights activist Stacey Abrams; TV personality RuPaul Charles ("RuPaul's Drag Race"); Maron Morris performs;

Episode 60 | Dr. Sanjay Gupta/Anya Taylor-Joy

Author Dr. Sanjay Gupta; actress Anya Taylor-Joy ("The Queen's Gambit" and "Last Night in Soho");

Episode 61 | Amy Klobuchar/Adam Kinzinger

TV host Samantha Bee ("Full Frontal with Samantha Bee"); actor Paul Mescal ("The Deceived" and "The Lost Daughter"); Jamila Wood performs;

Episode 62 | Rachel Brosnahan/Julien Baker

Actress Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)); Julien Baker performs;

Episode 63 | George Clooney/Tom Hanks/Meryl Streep/The Mountain Goats

"The Colbert Questionnert" featuring George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep; The Mountain Goats perform;

Episode 64 | Chris Rock/Joss Stone

Comic Chris Rock ("Everybody Love Chris Rock" and "Spiral"); Joss Stone performs;

Episode 65 | James Comey/Lili Reinhart

Author James Comey (book, "Saving Justice"); actress Lili Reinhart (Riverdale (2017));

Episode 66 | Samantha Bee/Paul Mescal

TV hostess Samantha Bee ("Full Frontal with Samantha Bee"); actor Paul Mescal ("The Deceived" and "The Lost Daughter");

Episode 67 | Sen. Bernie Sanders/FINNEAS

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.); Finneas performs;

Episode 68 | John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri/War on Drugs

TV hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, and Jennifer Palmieri ("The Circus"); The War on Drugs perform;

Episode 69 | Sen. Corey Booker/Infinity Song

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); Infinity Song performs;

Episode 70 | Jason Segel/Black Pumas

Actor Jason Segel ("Our Friend"); Black Pumas perform;

"Pod Save America" hosts Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, and Tommy Vietor; Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Kofi Lost perform;

Episode 72 | Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Derek DelGaudio/Frank Oz

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas ("The White Tiger"); magician Derek DelGaudio; actor Frank Oz;

Episode 73 | Serena Williams/Dayglow

Serena Williams, professional tennis player; Dayglow perform;

Episode 74 | Colin Firth/Stanley Tucci/Adrianne Lenker

Actor Colin Firth and actor Stanley Tucci ("Supernova"); Adrianne Lenker performs;

Episode 75 | Billy Crystal/Rep. Jackie Speier

Actor Billy Crystal ("Here Today"); Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif);

Episode 76 | Viggo Mortensen/Charles Blow

Actor Virgo Mortensen ("Falling"); journalist Charles Blow;

Episode 77 | Best of President Biden & Vice President Harris

The best of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris;

Episode 78 | Ethan Hawke/Mickey Guyton

Actor Ethan Hawke ("The Guilty" and "Tonight at Noon"); Mickey Guyton performs;

Episode 79 | Zendaya/Father James Martin

Actress Zendaya ("Malcolm and Marie"); Father James Martin;

Episode 80 | Salma Hayek/Mark Harris

Actress Salma Hayek ("Bliss"); journalist Mark Harris;

Episode 81 | Tiffany Haddish/H.E.R.

Actress Tiffany Haddish; H.E.R. performs;

Episode 82 | Super Show Sunday

Actor Robert Downey Jr.; actress Tiffany Haddish; Metallica perform;

Episode 83 | Queen Latifah/Steven Yeun

Actress Queen Latifah (CBS' "The Equalizer"); actor Steven Yeun ("Minari");

Episode 84 | John Oliver/Ingrid Andress

TV host John Oliver ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"); Ingrid Andress performs;

Episode 85 | Kristen Wiig/Rebecca Breeds

Actress Kristen Wiig (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)); actress Rebecca Breeds (CBS' Clarice (2021));

Episode 86 | Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton talks and performs;

Episode 87 | Bill Gates/Tune-Yards

Business magnate Bill Gates; Tune-Yards perform;

Episode 88 | Billie Eilish/Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman

Singer Billie Eilish; Punchbowl News founders Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman;

Episode 89 | Arsenio Hall/Celeste

Actor Arsenio Hall ("Coming 2 America"); Celeste performs;

Episode 90 | Regina King/Vic Mensa & Wyclef Jean

Actress/director Regina King ("One Night in Miami"); Vic Mensa and Wyclef Jean perform;

Episode 91 | Andy Samberg/Clarissa Ward

Actor Andy Samberg ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine"); journalist Clarissa Ward;

Episode 92 | Neil deGrasse Tyson/Jon Batiste

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson; Jon Batiste performs;

Episode 93 | Paul Bettany/Metallica

Actor Paul Bettany ("WandaVision"); Metallica perform;

Episode 94 | Jane Fonda

Actress Jane Fonda; the hosts of "Virtue Signal" on "Tooning Out the News"; Kings of Leon perform;

Episode 95 | Nicolle Wallace/Michaela Coel/Kings of Leon

TV hostess Nicolle Wallace ("Deadline: White House"); actress Michaela Coel; Kings of Leon perform;

Episode 96 | Riz Ahmed/Janelle Monae

Actor Riz Ahmed ("Sound of Metal"); Janelle Monae performs;

Episode 97 | Emmanuel Acho/Gina Yashere

Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho; actress Gina Yashere ("Bob Hearts Abishola");

Episode 98 | Aaron Paul/Lake Street Dive/Billy Crystal

Actor Aaron Paul ("The Coldest Case"); Lake Street Dive perform; actor Billy Crystal;

Episode 99 | Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical advisor and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director;

Episode 100 | Ringo Starr

Musician Ringo Starr; actor Eric Andre ("Bad Trip");

Episode 101 | Lupita Nyong'o/Martin Freeman

Actress Lupita Nyong'o; actor Martin Freeman;

Episode 102 | Earvin 'Magic' Johnson/Eric André

Businessman Earvin 'Magic' Johnson; actor Eric Andre ("Bad Trip").

Episode 103 | Chuck Schumer/Jared Leto/LANCO

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader; actor Jared Leto ("House of Gucci"); Lanco perform;

Episode 104 | Robert Downey Jr./Walter Isaacson/Sebastian Yatra & Guaynaa

Actor Robert Downey Jr ("Sherlock Holmes 3" and "Make Earth Cool Again"); author Walter Isaacson; Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa perform;

Episode 105 | Dana Carvey/Imagine Dragons

Actor Dana Carvey; Imagine Dragons perform;

Episode 106 | Sharon Stone/Ken Burns

Actress Sharon Stone ("Here Today" and "Beauty"); filmmaker Ken Burns ("Hemingway");

Episode 107 | John Cena/Tammy Duckworth

TV host John Cena ("Wipeout"); Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill);

Episode 108 | Ronan Farrow/Brandi Carlile

Journalist Ronan Farrow; singer Brandi Carlile;

Episode 109 | Leslie Odom Jr./Michio Kaku

Actor Leslie Odom Jr. ("Music" and "One Night in Miami"); physicist Dr. Michio Kaku;

Episode 110 | Trigger Warning

Actor Hank Azaria ("The Simpsons"); Cheap Trick perform;

Episode 111 | John Boehner/Shelley

Former U.S. Speaker of the House/author John Boehner (R-Ohio) (book, "On the House"); Shelley perform;

Episode 112 | Daniel Kaluuya/Lucy Dacus/Taylor Swift

Actor Daniel Kaluuya ("Judas and the Black Messiah"); Lucy Dacus performs; a special appearance by Taylor Swift;

Episode 113 | Willie Geist/Maria Bakalova

Journalist Willie Geist ("Sunday Today with Willie Geist"); actress Maria Bakalova ("Borat Subsequent Moviefilm");

Episode 114 | Amanda Seyfried/Ashley McBryde

Actress Amanda Seyfried (Mank (2020)); Ashley McBryde performs.

Episode 115 | Anthony Hopkins & Florian Zeller/Sen. Mazie Hirono

Actor Anthony Hopkins and director Florian Zeller (The Father (2020)); Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii).

Episode 116 | Cher; Sam Williams

Singer Cher ("Cher and the Loneliness Elephant"); actor Bradley Whitford; Sam Williams performs;

Episode 117 | Vax Evasion!

Actor Ed Helms ("Together Together" and "Rutherford Falls"); journalist Susan Page;

Episode 118 | Planet Fitness!

TV hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski (Morning Joe (2007)); Bebe Rexha performs;

Episode 119 | Anthony Mackie/Terry Gross

Actor Anthony Mackie ("The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and "The Woman in the Window"); radio show hostess Terry Gross;

Episode 120 | Sen. Amy Klobuchar/Kyle MacLachlan

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.); actor Kyle MacLachlan ("Atlantic Crossing");

Episode 121 | Sen. Bernie Sanders/Julia Michaels

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt); Julia Michaels performs;

Episode 122 | Mila Kunis/Sara Kays

Actress Mila Kunis ("Four Good Days"); Sara Kays performs;

Episode 123 | Jane Fonda/John Oliver/Ringo Starr/Teddy Swims

Actress Jane Fonda; TV personality John Oliver ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"); musician Ringo Starr; Teddy Swims performs;

Episode 124 | Jake Tapper/Billie Eilish

Journalist Jake Tapper ("The Lead with Jake Tapper"); musician Billie Eilish;

Episode 125 | Michelle Obama

Former first lady Michelle Obama;

Episode 126 | Sen. Elizabeth Warren/David Boreanaz

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass); actor David Boreanaz ("SEAL Team");

Episode 127 | Seth Rogen/Jack Ingram/Miranda Lambert/Jon Randall

Actor Seth Rogen; Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, and Jon Randall perform.

Episode 128 | Billy Crystal/Tiffany Haddish/Black Keys

Director/actor Billy Crystal and actress Tiffany Haddish ("Here Today"); Black Keys perform;

Episode 129 | Cindy McCain/MJ Rodriguez

Businesswoman/author Cindy McCain (book, "Stronger"); actress MJ Rodriguez ("Pose");

Episode 130 | Morgan Freeman/Tig Notaro

Actor Morgan Freeman (Solos (2021)); comic Tig Notaro (Army of the Dead (2021)).

Episode 131 | Lisa Kudrow/Tamika Mallory

Actress Lisa Kudrow (Friends: The Reunion (2021)); activist/author Tamika Mallory (book, "State of Emergency");

Episode 132 | John Krasinski/Yo-Yo Ma

Actor John Krasinski ("A Quiet Place Part II" and "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan"); cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs;

Episode 133 | Anthony Anderson/Dr. Francis Collins

Actor/TV host Anthony Anderson ("Black-ish", "To Tell the Truth"); Dr. Francis Collins, National Institutes of Health director;

Episode 134 | Gayle King/BTS

Journalist Gayle King ("CBS This Morning"); BTS perform;

Episode 135 | Will Arnett/Brockhampton

TV host Will Arnett ("Lego Masters"); hip-hop boy band Brockhampton perform;

Episode 136 | Bradley Whitford/Carlos Watson

Actor Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid's Tale (2017)); journalist Carlos Watson (The Carlos Watson Show (2020)).

Episode 137 | Chris Matthews/Cynthia Erivo

Journalist Chris Matthews; Cynthia Erivo performs;

Episode 138 | Clive Owen/Ziwe

Actor Clive Owen ("Lisey's Story"); comic Ziwe ("Ziwe");

Episode 139 | Samuel L. Jackson/Padma Lakshmi

Actor Samuel L. Jackson ("The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard"); TV personality Padma Lakshmi;

Episode 140 | Samantha Power/Maroon 5/Seth Rogen

Samantha Power, USAID Administrator; Maroon 5 perform; special appearance by Seth Rogen;

Episode 141 | Jon Stewart/Jon Batiste/Dana Carvey

Comic Jon Stewart; Jon Batiste performs; a special appearance by comic Dana Carvey, when The Late Show returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater with a fully vaccinated audience;

Episode 142 | Dr. Sanjay Gupta/Rita Moreno

Dr. Sanjay Gupta; actress Rita Moreno ("West Side Story" and Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021));

Episode 143 | Anderson Cooper/Sleater-Kinney

Journalist Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)); Sleater-Kinney perform;

Episode 144 | Nathan Lane/Griff

Actor Nathan Lane; Griff performs;

Episode 145 | Reopened State of Mind!

Actor Andrew Garfield; singer/songwriter Lorde performs;

Episode 146 | Wanda Sykes/Craig Melvin

Actress Wanda Sykes ("The Upshaws"); journalist Craig Melvin ("Craig Melvin Reports" and "Today");

Episode 147 | Christine Baranski/Joy Oladokun

Actress Christine Baranski ("The Good Fight"); Joy Oladokun performs;

Episode 148 | Robert Duvall

Stephen interviews actor Robert Duvall at his Virginia farm.

Episode 149 | Secretary Pete Buttigieg/Katja Herbers

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; actress Katja Herbers ("Evil");

Episode 150 | Vin Diesel/Helen Mirren/Ludacris/John Cena/Tyrese Gibson/Justin Lin/Jordana Brewster/Dominic Monaghan/Billy Boyd

Actors Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, and Jordana Brewster ("F9: The Fast Saga"); actor Dominic Monaghan; actor Billy Boyd;