The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 5

First aired: 9/3/2019 173 episodes
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Episodes

1. Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry

Aired: 9/3/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.

2. Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies

Aired: 9/4/2019

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.

3. Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton

Aired: 9/5/2019

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.

4. Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks

Aired: 9/9/2019

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.

5. Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey

Aired: 9/10/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.

6. James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend

Aired: 9/11/2019

Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.

7. Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett

Aired: 9/12/2019

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.

8. Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond

Aired: 9/16/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.

9. Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen

Aired: 9/17/2019

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).

10. Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett

Aired: 9/18/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

11. Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia

Aired: 9/19/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.

12. The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!

Aired: 9/20/2019

A recap of the best moments of Season 4.

13. Paul McCartney

Aired: 9/23/2019

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.

14. Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Aired: 9/24/2019

Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

15. Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

Aired: 9/25/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.

16. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

Aired: 9/26/2019

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.

17. Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara

Aired: 9/27/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.

18. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco

Aired: 9/30/2019

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.

19. Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

Aired: 10/1/2019

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.

20. Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema

Aired: 10/2/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.

21. Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes

Aired: 10/3/2019

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.

22. Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso

Aired: 10/4/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.

23. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

Aired: 10/7/2019

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.

24. Will Smith, Andrew Scott

Aired: 10/8/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.

25. Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg

Aired: 10/9/2019

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.

26. John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

Aired: 10/10/2019

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.

27. Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds

Aired: 10/21/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.

28. John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

Aired: 10/22/2019

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.

29. Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

Aired: 10/23/2019

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.

30. Steve Carell, Toby Keith

Aired: 10/24/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

31. Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

Aired: 10/25/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.

32. Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

Aired: 10/28/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.

33. Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

Aired: 10/29/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.

34. Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

Aired: 10/30/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

35. Nancy Pelosi

Aired: 10/31/2019

Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

36. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

Aired: 11/1/2019

Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.

37. Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

Aired: 11/4/2019

Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.

38. Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

Aired: 11/5/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

39. Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

Aired: 11/6/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.

40. John Dickerson, King Princess

Aired: 11/7/2019

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.

41. Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

Aired: 11/12/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.

42. Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

Aired: 11/13/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.

43. Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

Aired: 11/14/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.

44. David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

Aired: 11/15/2019

Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.

45. Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

Aired: 11/18/2019

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.

46. Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

Aired: 11/19/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.

47. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

Aired: 11/20/2019

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.

48. Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

Aired: 11/21/2019

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.

49. Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

Aired: 11/22/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.

50. Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

Aired: 11/25/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.

51. Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren

Aired: 11/26/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.

52. LL Cool J, José Andrés

Aired: 11/27/2019

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.

53. Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams

Aired: 12/4/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.

54. Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd

Aired: 12/5/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

55. Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd

Aired: 12/6/2019

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

56. Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw

Aired: 12/9/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.

57. Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste

Aired: 12/10/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

58. Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett

Aired: 12/11/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

59. Rep. Adam Schiff

Aired: 12/12/2019

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.

60. Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser

Aired: 12/13/2019

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.”

61. Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel

Aired: 12/16/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.

62. Jamie Foxx

Aired: 12/17/2019

Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.

63. Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart

Aired: 12/18/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.

64. Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones

Aired: 12/19/2019

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.

65. Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

Aired: 1/6/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

66. Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett

Aired: 1/7/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.

67. Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez

Aired: 1/8/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.

68. Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley

Aired: 1/9/2020

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.

69. Laura Dern, Kesha

Aired: 1/10/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.

70. Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

Aired: 1/13/2020

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”

71. Michael Bloomberg

Aired: 1/14/2020

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

72. Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany

Aired: 1/15/2020

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.

73. Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang

Aired: 1/16/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.

74. Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer

Aired: 1/20/2020

Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.

75. Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett

Aired: 1/21/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.

76. John Mulaney

Aired: 1/22/2020

Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.

77. Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart

Aired: 1/23/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.

78. Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez

Aired: 1/28/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.

79. Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers

Aired: 1/29/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.

80. Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey

Aired: 1/30/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.

81. Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'

Aired: 1/31/2020

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.”

82. James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

Aired: 2/3/2020

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.

83. John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig

Aired: 2/4/2020

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.

84. Jim Carrey

Aired: 2/5/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.

85. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt

Aired: 2/6/2020

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.

86. James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka

Aired: 2/7/2020

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.

87. John Oliver, Alex Ebert

Aired: 2/10/2020

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.

88. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney

Aired: 2/11/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.

89. Will Ferrell

Aired: 2/12/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.

90. James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver

Aired: 2/13/2020

Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.

91. Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld

Aired: 2/24/2020

Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.

92. Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

Aired: 2/25/2020

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.

93. Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren

Aired: 2/26/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

94. John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO

Aired: 2/27/2020

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.

95. Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson

Aired: 2/28/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.

96. Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor

Aired: 3/2/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

97. Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier

Aired: 3/3/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.

98. Chris Hayes, David Chang

Aired: 3/4/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.

99. Keith Urban, Casey Wilson

Aired: 3/5/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

100. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell

Aired: 3/6/2020

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.

101. John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray

Aired: 3/9/2020

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.

102. Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard

Aired: 3/10/2020

Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.

103. Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura

Aired: 3/11/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.

104. Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Aired: 3/12/2020

Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

105. John Oliver

Aired: 3/30/2020

Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.

106. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine

Aired: 3/31/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.

107. Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban

Aired: 4/1/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

108. Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys

Aired: 4/2/2020

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.

109. Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James

Aired: 4/6/2020

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.

110. Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe

Aired: 4/7/2020

Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.

111. Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile

Aired: 4/8/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.

112. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews

Aired: 4/9/2020

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.

113. Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt

Aired: 4/13/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.

114. Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett

Aired: 4/14/2020

Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.

115. Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger

Aired: 4/15/2020

Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.

116. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin

Aired: 4/16/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.

117. Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson

Aired: 4/20/2020

Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.

118. Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge

Aired: 4/21/2020

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

119. Nathan Lane, José Andrés

Aired: 4/22/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.

120. Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin

Aired: 4/23/2020

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.

121. John Mulaney, John Fogerty

Aired: 4/27/2020

Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.

122. Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward

Aired: 4/28/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

123. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim

Aired: 4/29/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.

124. Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti

Aired: 4/30/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.

125. Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney

Aired: 5/1/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.

126. Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster

Aired: 5/4/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.

127. Stephen King, Sheryl Crow

Aired: 5/5/2020

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

128. Robert De Niro, Randy Newman

Aired: 5/6/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.

129. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens

Aired: 5/7/2020

Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.

130. Jake Tapper, Tame Impala

Aired: 5/11/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.

131. Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper

Aired: 5/12/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.

132. Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard

Aired: 5/13/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.

133. John Lithgow, Alison Roman

Aired: 5/14/2020

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.

134. Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo

Aired: 5/18/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.

135. Gayle King, Amy Sedaris

Aired: 5/19/2020

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.

136. Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll

Aired: 5/20/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.

137. Vice President Joe Biden

Aired: 5/21/2020

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.

138. Killer Mike, Chris Hayes

Aired: 6/1/2020

Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.

139. Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore

Aired: 6/2/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.

140. Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe

Aired: 6/3/2020

Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.

141. Cory Booker, Brian Wilson

Aired: 6/4/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.

142. Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter

Aired: 6/5/2020

Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.

143. Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho

Aired: 6/9/2020

Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.

144. Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips

Aired: 6/10/2020

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.

145. Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow

Aired: 6/11/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.

146. John Dickerson, Black Pumas

Aired: 6/15/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.

147. Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

Aired: 6/16/2020

Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.

148. Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson

Aired: 6/17/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.

149. Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia

Aired: 6/18/2020

Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.

150. James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes

Aired: 6/22/2020

Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

151. John Bolton

Aired: 6/23/2020

Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.

152. Jon Stewart

Aired: 6/24/2020

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.

153. Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt

Aired: 6/25/2020

Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.

154. Norah O'Donnell, IDK

Aired: 7/13/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.

155. Tom Hanks

Aired: 7/14/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.

156. Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus

Aired: 7/15/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.

157. W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks

Aired: 7/16/2020

Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.

158. Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers

Aired: 7/20/2020

Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.

159. Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key

Aired: 7/21/2020

Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.

160. Mary Trump

Aired: 7/22/2020

Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.

161. Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds

Aired: 7/23/2020

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.

162. Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5

Aired: 8/10/2020

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.

163. Laura Linney

Aired: 8/11/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.

164. April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis

Aired: 8/12/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.

165. Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose

Aired: 8/13/2020

Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.

166. Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow

Aired: 8/17/2020

Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

167. Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor

Aired: 8/18/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

168. Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff

Aired: 8/19/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.

169. Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers

Aired: 8/20/2020

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.

170. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti

Aired: 8/24/2020

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.

171. Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter

Aired: 8/25/2020

Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.

172. Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams

Aired: 8/26/2020

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

173. Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter

Aired: 8/27/2020

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.