The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 7

1. Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

Aired: 9/7/2021

Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.

2. Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

Aired: 9/8/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.

3. Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

Aired: 9/9/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.

4. Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

Aired: 9/13/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.

5. Justice Stephen Breyer

Aired: 9/14/2021

Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

6. Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

Aired: 9/15/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.

7. Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

Aired: 9/16/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.

8. The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

Aired: 9/20/2021

A look back celebrating Season 6.

9. Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

Aired: 9/21/2021

Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

10. Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

Aired: 9/22/2021

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.

11. Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

Aired: 9/23/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.

12. Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

Aired: 9/27/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.

13. Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

Aired: 9/28/2021

Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.

14. Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

Aired: 9/29/2021

Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.

15. John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

Aired: 9/30/2021

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.

16. Rebecca Ferguson

Aired: 10/1/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.

17. Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

Aired: 10/4/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

18. Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

Aired: 10/5/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.

19. Bret Baier, Susie Essman

Aired: 10/6/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.

20. Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

Aired: 10/7/2021

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

21. The cast of "Succession"

Aired: 10/8/2021

Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.

22. Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

Aired: 10/18/2021

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

23. Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

Aired: 10/19/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

24. Issa Rae, H.E.R.

Aired: 10/20/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

25. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

Aired: 10/21/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

26. Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

Aired: 10/22/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

27. Bruce Springsteen

Aired: 10/25/2021

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

28. Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

Aired: 10/26/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

29. Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

Aired: 10/27/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

30. John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

Aired: 10/28/2021

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

31. Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

Aired: 10/29/2021

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

32. David Byrne, Huma Abedin

Aired: 11/1/2021

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

33. Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

Aired: 11/2/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

34. Andy Cohen, Thundercat

Aired: 11/3/2021

Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

35. Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

Aired: 11/4/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

36. Tony Hale, Snail Mail

Aired: 11/5/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

37. Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

Aired: 11/8/2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

38. Quentin Tarantino

Aired: 11/9/2021

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

39. Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

Aired: 11/10/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

40. Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

Aired: 11/11/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

41. Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

Aired: 11/12/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

42. Paul Rudd, Sting

Aired: 11/15/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

43. Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

Aired: 11/16/2021

Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

44. Adam Driver, America Ferrera

Aired: 11/17/2021

The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.

45. Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

Aired: 11/19/2021

Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.

46. Andrew Garfield, José Andres

Aired: 11/22/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

47. Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

Aired: 11/23/2021

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

48. Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

Aired: 11/24/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

49. Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

Aired: 11/29/2021

Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

50. Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

Aired: 11/30/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”

51. Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

Aired: 12/1/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

52. Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

Aired: 12/2/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

53. Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

Aired: 12/3/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

54. Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Aired: 12/6/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

55. Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

Aired: 12/7/2021

Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

56. Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

Aired: 12/8/2021

Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.

57. Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

Aired: 12/9/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

58. Sting, David Alan Grier

Aired: 12/10/2021

Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

59. Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

Aired: 12/13/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

60. Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

Aired: 12/14/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

61. Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Aired: 12/15/2021

Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

62. Anderson Cooper

Aired: 12/16/2021

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

63. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

Aired: 1/3/2022

Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

64. Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

Aired: 1/4/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

65. Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

Aired: 1/5/2022

66. John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

Aired: 1/6/2022

67. Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

Aired: 1/7/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

68. Gayle King, Tig Notaro

Aired: 1/10/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

69. Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

Aired: 1/11/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

70. Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

Aired: 1/12/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

71. Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

Aired: 1/13/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

72. Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

Aired: 1/14/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

73. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

Aired: 1/17/2022

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

74. Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

Aired: 1/18/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

75. Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

Aired: 1/19/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

76. Dionne Warwick, David Cross

Aired: 1/20/2022

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

77. Elvis Costello

Aired: 1/21/2022

Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

78. Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

Aired: 1/24/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

79. Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

Aired: 1/25/2022

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

80. Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

Aired: 1/26/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

81. Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Aired: 1/27/2022

Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

82. Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

Aired: 1/28/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

83. Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

Aired: 1/31/2022

Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

84. Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

Aired: 2/1/2022

Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

85. Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

Aired: 2/2/2022

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

86. Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

Aired: 2/3/2022

Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

87. Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

Aired: 2/14/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

88. John Oliver, Future Islands

Aired: 2/15/2022

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

89. Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Aired: 2/16/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

90. Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

Aired: 2/17/2022

Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

91. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

Aired: 2/21/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

92. John Turturro, John Avlon

Aired: 2/22/2022

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

93. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

Aired: 2/23/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

94. Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

Aired: 2/24/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

95. Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

Aired: 2/25/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

96. Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

Aired: 2/28/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

97. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

Aired: 3/1/2022

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

98. Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

Aired: 3/2/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.

99. Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

Aired: 3/3/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

100. Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

Aired: 3/7/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

101. John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

Aired: 3/8/2022

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

102. Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

Aired: 3/9/2022

Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

103. Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

Aired: 3/10/2022

Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

104. Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

Aired: 3/11/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

105. Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

Aired: 3/14/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

106. Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Aired: 3/15/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

107. Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

Aired: 3/16/2022

Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

108. Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

Aired: 3/28/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

109. Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

Aired: 3/29/2022

Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

110. Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

Aired: 3/30/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

111. Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

Aired: 3/31/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

112. John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

Aired: 4/1/2022

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

113. Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

Aired: 4/4/2022

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

114. Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

Aired: 4/5/2022

Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

115. Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

Aired: 4/6/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

116. Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

Aired: 4/7/2022

Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

117. Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

Aired: 4/11/2022

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

118. Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

Aired: 4/12/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

119. Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

Aired: 4/13/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

120. Hugh Laurie, Spoon

Aired: 4/14/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

121. Josh Brolin, The Who

Aired: 4/15/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

122. Julia Roberts, Wilco

Aired: 4/18/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

123. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

Aired: 4/19/2022

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

124. Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

Aired: 4/20/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

125. Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

Aired: 5/2/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

126. Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

Aired: 5/3/2022

Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

127. Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

Aired: 5/4/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

128. Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

Aired: 5/5/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

129. Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

Aired: 5/6/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

130. Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

Aired: 5/16/2022

Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

131. Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

Aired: 5/17/2022

Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

132. Antony Blinken, TWICE

Aired: 5/18/2022

Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

133. Mike Myers, Minha Kim

Aired: 5/19/2022

Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.

134. Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

Aired: 5/20/2022

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

135. Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

Aired: 5/23/2022

Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

136. Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

Aired: 5/24/2022

Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

137. Michael Che, James Stavridis

Aired: 5/25/2022

Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

138. Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

Aired: 5/26/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

139. Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

Aired: 6/6/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, and comedian Joel Kim Booster.

140. Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

Aired: 6/7/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.

141. Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

Aired: 6/8/2022

Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.

142. Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

Aired: 6/9/2022

Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.

143. Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

Aired: 6/13/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.

144. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

Aired: 6/14/2022

Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.

145. Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

Aired: 6/15/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.

146. Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

Aired: 6/16/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

147. Cory Booker, The Lumineers

Aired: 6/20/2022

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

148. Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

Aired: 6/21/2022

Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.

149. Taika Waititi , David Sedaris

Aired: 6/22/2022

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.

150. Beto O’Rourke , Matilda Lawler

Aired: 6/23/2022

Stephen welcomes former Rep. Beto O’Rourke and actress Matilda Lawler.

151. Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

Aired: 6/27/2022

Stephen welcomes comic Wanda Sykes and writer Ronan Farrow.

152. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

Aired: 6/28/2022

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Jimmie Allen.

153. Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

Aired: 6/29/2022

Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Kinzinger, actor Karl Urban, and a musical performance by Stephen Sanchez.

154. Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

Aired: 6/30/2022

Stephen welcomes model Heidi Klum and writer Ibram X. Kendi.

155. Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

Aired: 7/18/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and chef Paul Hollywood.

156. Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

Aired: 7/19/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

157. Ice-T, Michael Pollan

Aired: 7/20/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Ice-T and author Michael Pollan.

158. Chris Hayes, Jack White

Aired: 7/21/2022

Stephen welcomes political commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Jack White.

159. Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

Aired: 7/25/2022

Stephen welcomes Rep. Jamie Raskin, a musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie, and St. Vincent performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

160. Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

Aired: 7/26/2022

Stephen welcomes TV personality Charlamagne tha God, actor Brett Gelman, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

161. Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

Aired: 7/27/2022

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actor Stephen Merchant, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

162. Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

Aired: 7/28/2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl, actor BJ Novak, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

163. Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

Aired: 8/1/2022

Stephen welcomes comic Patton Oswalt, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

164. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

Aired: 8/2/2022

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, comic Bianca Cristovao, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

165. Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

Aired: 8/3/2022

Stephen welcomes director Ron Howard, and actress Morfydd Clark. James Taylor sits in with Stay Human.

166. James Taylor, Colman Domingo

Aired: 8/4/2022

James Taylor, Colman Domingo

167. Luis Cato,Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy

Aired: 8/8/2022

Stephen welcomes Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy.

168. Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

Aired: 8/9/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller and actress D’Arcy Carden. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.

169. Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

Aired: 8/10/2022

Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and a musical performance by Run the Jewels. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.

170. Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

Aired: 8/11/2022

Stephen welcomes Whitehouse Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and actress Tatiana Maslany. Joe Walsh sits in with Luis Cato and the band.