The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 6

First aired: 9/14/2020 168 episodes

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Episodes

1. Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

Aired: 9/14/2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.

2. Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

Aired: 9/15/2020

Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

3. Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

Aired: 9/16/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.

4. Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

Aired: 9/17/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.

5. Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Laurence Fishburne

Aired: 9/21/2020

Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.

6. Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac

Aired: 9/22/2020

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.

7. Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

Aired: 9/23/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

8. Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

Aired: 9/24/2020

Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.

9. Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

Aired: 9/28/2020

Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.

10. Cory Booker, Public Enemy

Aired: 9/29/2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.

11. John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

Aired: 9/30/2020

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

12. Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann

Aired: 10/1/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

13. Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

Aired: 10/2/2020

Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.

14. Jon Bon Jovi

Aired: 10/5/2020

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.

15. Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

Aired: 10/6/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.

16. Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

Aired: 10/7/2020

Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.

17. Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

Aired: 10/8/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.

18. Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin

Aired: 10/9/2020

Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.

19. Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Aired: 10/19/2020

Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

20. Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

Aired: 10/20/2020

Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.

21. Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

Aired: 10/21/2020

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.

22. Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

Aired: 10/22/2020

Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.

23. Sam Waterston

Aired: 10/23/2020

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.

24. Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

Aired: 10/26/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

25. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

Aired: 10/27/2020

Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.

26. Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

Aired: 10/28/2020

Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.

27. Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

Aired: 10/29/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.

28. Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Aired: 10/30/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

29. John Oliver, Cher, Jojo

Aired: 11/2/2020

Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.

30. Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

Aired: 11/4/2020

Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.

31. Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

Aired: 11/5/2020

Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.

32. Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire

Aired: 11/6/2020

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.

33. Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch

Aired: 11/9/2020

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.

34. Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson

Aired: 11/10/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.

35. Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

Aired: 11/11/2020

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.

36. Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell

Aired: 11/12/2020

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.

37. Jake Tapper, BENEE

Aired: 11/16/2020

Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.

38. Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli

Aired: 11/17/2020

Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.

39. 11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)

Aired: 11/18/2020

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

40. 11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

Aired: 11/19/2020

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.

41. Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

Aired: 11/23/2020

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

42. President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

Aired: 11/24/2020

43. Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

Aired: 11/25/2020

Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

44. President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

Aired: 11/30/2020

President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

45. Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

Aired: 12/1/2020

Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

46. Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

Aired: 12/2/2020

Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

47. Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

Aired: 12/3/2020

Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

48. Common, Andrea Bocelli

Aired: 12/4/2020

Common, Andrea Bocelli

49. Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

Aired: 12/7/2020

Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

50. John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

Aired: 12/8/2020

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

51. Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

Aired: 12/9/2020

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

52. James Corden, Fleet Foxes

Aired: 12/10/2020

James Corden, Fleet Foxes

53. New Zealand Special

Aired: 12/11/2020

New Zealand Special

54. Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

Aired: 12/14/2020

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

55. Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

Aired: 12/15/2020

Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

56. Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

Aired: 12/16/2020

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

57. Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

Aired: 12/17/2020

Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

58. George Clooney

Aired: 12/18/2020

George Clooney

59. Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

Aired: 1/4/2021

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

60. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

Aired: 1/5/2021

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

61. Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

Aired: 1/6/2021

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

62. Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

Aired: 1/7/2021

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

63. George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

Aired: 1/8/2021

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

64. Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

Aired: 1/11/2021

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

65. James Comey, Lili Reinhart

Aired: 1/12/2021

James Comey, Lili Reinhart

66. Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

Aired: 1/13/2021

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

67. Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

Aired: 1/14/2021

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

68. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

Aired: 1/15/2021

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

69. Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

Aired: 1/18/2021

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

70. Jason Segel, Black Pumas

Aired: 1/19/2021

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

71. Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

Aired: 1/20/2021

Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

72. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

Aired: 1/21/2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

73. Serena Williams, Dayglow

Aired: 1/25/2021

Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.

74. Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker

Aired: 1/26/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.

75. Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier

Aired: 1/27/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).

76. Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow

Aired: 1/28/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.

77. Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris

Aired: 1/29/2021

Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.

78. Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton

Aired: 2/1/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.

79. Zendaya, James Martin

Aired: 2/2/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.

80. Salma Hayek, Mark Harris

Aired: 2/3/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.

81. Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.

Aired: 2/4/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.

82. Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica

Aired: 2/7/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.

83. Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun

Aired: 2/8/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.

84. John Oliver, Ingrid Andress

Aired: 2/9/2021

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.

85. Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds

Aired: 2/10/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.

86. Blake Shelton

Aired: 2/11/2021

Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.

87. Bill Gates, Tune-Yards

Aired: 2/22/2021

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.

88. Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman

Aired: 2/23/2021

Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.

89. Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste

Aired: 2/24/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.

90. Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter Cottontale

Aired: 2/25/2021

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.

91. Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward

Aired: 3/1/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.

92. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste

Aired: 3/2/2021

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

93. Paul Bettany, Metallica

Aired: 3/3/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.

94. Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of Leon

Aired: 3/4/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

95. Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon

Aired: 3/8/2021

Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

96. Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe

Aired: 3/9/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.

97. Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere

Aired: 3/10/2021

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.

98. Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive

Aired: 3/11/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

99. Dr. Anthony Fauci

Aired: 3/12/2021

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.

100. Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti

Aired: 3/15/2021

Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.

101. Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman

Aired: 3/16/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.

102. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre

Aired: 3/17/2021

Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.

103. Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO

Aired: 3/18/2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.

104. Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa

Aired: 3/22/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.

105. Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons

Aired: 3/23/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.

106. Sharon Stone, Ken Burns

Aired: 3/24/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.

107. John Cena, Tammy Duckworth

Aired: 4/5/2021

Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

108. Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile

Aired: 4/6/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.

109. Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku

Aired: 4/7/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.

110. Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick

Aired: 4/8/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.

111. John Boehner, Shelley

Aired: 4/12/2021

112. Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift

Aired: 4/13/2021

113. Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

Aired: 4/14/2021

114. Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde

Aired: 4/16/2021

115. Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

Aired: 4/19/2021

116. Cher, Bradley Whitford

Aired: 4/20/2021

Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.

117. Ed Helms, Susan Page

Aired: 4/21/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.

118. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

Aired: 4/22/2021

Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.

119. Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

Aired: 4/26/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.

120. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

Aired: 4/27/2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.

121. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

Aired: 4/28/2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.

122. Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

Aired: 4/29/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.

123. Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

Aired: 4/30/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.

124. Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

Aired: 5/10/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.

125. Michelle Obama

Aired: 5/11/2021

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.

126. Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

Aired: 5/12/2021

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.

127. Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

Aired: 5/13/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.

128. Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

Aired: 5/14/2021

Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.

129. Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

Aired: 5/17/2021

Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.

130. Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

Aired: 5/18/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

131. Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

Aired: 5/19/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.

132. John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma

Aired: 5/20/2021

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

133. Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

Aired: 5/24/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.

134. Gayle King, BTS

Aired: 5/25/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.

135. Will Arnett, Brockhampton

Aired: 5/26/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.

136. Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

Aired: 5/27/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.

137. Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

Aired: 6/7/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.

138. Clive Owen, Ziwe

Aired: 6/8/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.

139. Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

Aired: 6/9/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.

140. Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

Aired: 6/10/2021

Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.

141. Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

Aired: 6/14/2021

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.

142. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

Aired: 6/15/2021

Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.

143. Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

Aired: 6/16/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

144. Nathan Lane, Griff

Aired: 6/17/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.

145. Andrew Garfield, Lorde

Aired: 6/21/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.

146. Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

Aired: 6/22/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.

147. Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

Aired: 6/23/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.

148. Robert Duvall

Aired: 6/24/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.

149. Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

Aired: 6/28/2021

Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.

150. Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd

Aired: 6/29/2021

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.