The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)

Season 3

September 5, 2017 194 Episodes

Episodes

Episode 1

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Sep 5, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses ‘The Deuce’. Graham Norton discusses ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and his new book, ‘Holding’. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform "Find Yourself" from their eponymous album.

Episode 2
5.5

Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.

Sep 6, 2017

45 minutes

Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses ‘Ray Donovan’. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, ‘Lucky #######’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.

Episode 3
5.5

Senator Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National

Sep 7, 2017

45 minutes

Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses ‘Outlander’. The National performs "Day I Die" from their album ‘Sleep Well Beast’.

Episode 4

Jessica Biel, Sonequa Martin-Green

Sep 8, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Jessica Biel discusses ‘The Sinner’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (new footage from September 6 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Senator Bernie Sanders, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton and Liev Schreiber.

Episode 5
10.0

Second Anniversary Special

Sep 15, 2017

45 minutes

Backstage at the 69th Emmy Awards, Stephen presents a selection of his favorite moments from the last two years.

Episode 6
10.0

Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone

Sep 19, 2017

45 minutes

Hillary Clinton discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘What Happened’. Emma Stone discusses ‘Battle of the Sexes’. Late Show Soft Porn.

Episode 7

Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel

Sep 20, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. Jeff Bridges discusses ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ and shows Stephen how to relax with clay. Senator Jeff Flake discusses the Graham-Cassidy bill and his new book, ‘Conscience of a Conservative’. Miguel performs "Sky Walker" from his album ‘War & Leisure’.

Episode 8
10.0

Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers

Sep 21, 2017

45 minutes

Now That's What I Call Collusion! Jim Parsons discusses ‘Young Sheldon’. Pamela Adlon discusses ‘Better Things’. The Killers perform "The Man" from their album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’.

Episode 9

Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany

Sep 22, 2017

45 minutes

After Lawrence O'Donnell's leaked meltdown tape, Stephen releases his own. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions, including a confession by Hillary Clinton (new footage from September 19 episode). Bobby Moynihan discusses his tenure in ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Me, Myself & I’. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘Stronger’ and sings "Heaven On Their Minds" from ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Stephen. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Clinton, Emma Stone, Jeff Bridges and Pamela Adlon.

Episode 10

Sterling K. Brown, Chance The Rapper

Sep 25, 2017

45 minutes

Sterling K. Brown discusses ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Marshall’. Chance the Rapper discusses his work with Chicago Public Schools and his beliefs, and performs a new unreleased song with Daniel Caesar.

Episode 11

Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns

Sep 26, 2017

45 minutes

Sofía Vergara discusses EBY, her new line of underwear. David Boreanaz discusses ‘SEAL Team’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The Vietnam War’.

Episode 12

Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim

Sep 27, 2017

45 minutes

Late Show Family Meeting with Nick Kroll. Kroll discusses ‘Big Mouth. Kroll and Stephen launch the hashtag "#PuberMe" in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Michael Bloomberg discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Climate of Hope’. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim discuss ‘Bedtime Stories’.

Episode 13

Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers

Sep 28, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen becomes Steven Seagal. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Steve Martin discusses ‘The Long-Awaited Album’, his new album with The Steep Canyon Rangers. Mark Feuerstein discusses ‘9JKL’. Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers perform "Caroline".

Episode 14

Jerry Seinfield

Sep 29, 2017

45 minutes

Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Jerry Seinfeld discusses ‘Jerry Before Seinfeld’, his new comedy special. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Sofía Vergara, Nick Kroll and Chance the Rapper.

Episode 15

Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Oct 2, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Pierce Brosnan discusses ‘The Foreigner’. Jason Alexander discusses ‘Hit the Road’. Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the protests happening in the NFL and his new book, ‘We Were Eight Years in Power’.

Episode 16

Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller

Oct 3, 2017

45 minutes

Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Neil deGrasse Tyson). Michael Weatherly discusses ‘Bull’. Natasha Leggero discusses ‘Dice’. Weatherly and Leggero also show their own awkward puberty photos. Paul Weller performs "Woo Sé Mama" from his album ‘A Kind Revolution’.

Episode 17

Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent

Oct 4, 2017

45 minutes

Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Kerry Washington discusses ‘Scandal. Russell Brand discusses his new book, ‘Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions’. St. Vincent performs "New York" from her album ‘Masseduction’.

Episode 18

Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh

Oct 5, 2017

45 minutes

Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Stephen and Nick Kroll announce a $1 million donation. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’ and ‘The Story of Us’. Grace Gummer discusses ‘Mr. Robot’.

Episode 19

Kathy Bates

Oct 6, 2017

45 minutes

Donald Trump's pick-up lines in the '90s. Supreme Genetics. Kathy Bates discusses ‘Disjointed’. Nathan MacIntosh gives a stand-up performance. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Morgan Freeman, Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Episode 20

Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty

Oct 9, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen Colbert's interview of Mike Huckabee's interview of President Trump. Jon Stewart makes a cameo appearance, attempting to give President Trump "equal time". Trombone Shorty sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jackie Chan discusses ‘The Foreigner’ and confirms the development of ‘Rush Hour 4’. Bob Schieffer discusses his new book, ‘Overload’. Piano-1-O-Fun with Jon Batiste: New Orleans.

Episode 21

Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird

Oct 10, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Tracee Ellis Ross discusses ‘Black-ish’. Luke Evans discusses ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’. Jade Bird performs "Cathedral" from her album ‘Something American’.

Episode 22

Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade

Oct 11, 2017

45 minutes

Andrew Garfield discusses ‘Breathe’. Tracey Ullman discusses ‘Tracey Ullman's Show’. Wolf Parade performs "Valley Boy" from their album ‘Cry Cry Cry’.

Episode 23

Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler

Oct 12, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen Colbert's interview of Sean Hannity's interview of President Trump. Bill Murray discusses ‘New Worlds’, his new album with Jan Vogler. Claire Foy discusses ‘The Crown’ and ‘Breathe’. Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform a medley of songs from ‘West Side Story’, included in the album.

Episode 24

Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro

Oct 13, 2017

45 minutes

President Trump and Rex Tillerson enter the Thunderdome. Potential border walls. Conan O'Brien discusses his career in late night, Conan on the road, and his special week of shows in New York. Tig Notaro discusses ‘One Mississippi’.

Episode 25

Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski

Oct 23, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen Colbert's interview of Maria Bartiromo's interview of President Trump. The O'Reilly Factors. Anna Faris discusses her new book, ‘Unqualified’. Amy Sedaris discusses ‘At Home with Amy Sedaris’. Tyminski performs "Southern Gothic" from his album of the same name.

Episode 26

Jake Tapper, Shemar Moore, Khalid

Oct 24, 2017

45 minutes

Cork a Sock in It. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Shemar Moore discusses ‘S.W.A.T.’. Khalid performs "Young Dumb & Broke" from his album ‘American Teen’.

Episode 27

Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens

Oct 25, 2017

45 minutes

Skeletons in the Cabinet. Hugh Laurie discusses ‘Chance’. Gretchen Carlson discusses her new book, ‘Be Fierce’. Adam Savage & Michael Stevens perform a song from their new show, ‘Brain Candy Live!’.

Episode 28

Julianne Moore, Jermaine Fowler, Fleet Foxes

Oct 26, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen Colbert's interview of Lou Dobbs's interview of President Trump. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Julianne Moore discusses ‘Suburbicon’. Jermaine Fowler discusses ‘Superior Donuts’. Fleet Foxes performs "Fool's Errand" from their album ‘Crack-Up’.

Episode 29

Dr. Phil McGraw, Scott Kelly

Oct 27, 2017

45 minutes

Russian Roundup. Stephen's own lifestyle brand, Covetton House, gets its own magazine. Dr. Phil McGraw discusses sex addictions (inspired by the Harvey Weinstein case) and fighting a bully. The Late Show Halloween Wiggle, featuring Run the Jewels. Captain Scott Kelly discusses his year-long mission for the NASA and his new book, ‘Endurance’.

Episode 30

Billy Eichner, Anna Camp, Weezer

Oct 30, 2017

45 minutes

Rescue Dog Rescue with Billy Eichner. Billy Eichner discusses ‘American Horror Story: Cult’ and plays "Hocus Pocus, Trump's White House or Both?" with Stephen. Anna Camp discusses ‘Good Girls Revolt’ and ‘Time and the Conways’. Weezer performs "Happy Hour" from their album ‘Pacific Daydream’.

Episode 31
10.0

Mark Ruffalo, Chris Matthews, Gilbert Gottfried, Thundercat

Oct 31, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen acknowledges the terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan. Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. Chris Matthews discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit’. Gilbert Gottfried discusses ‘Gilbert’.

Episode 32
10.0

Nicole Kidman, Jonathan Groff, Walter Isaacson

Nov 1, 2017

45 minutes

Rugs: A Public Service Announcement. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Nicole Kidman). Nicole Kidman discusses ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Mindhunter’. Jonathan Groff and Stephen present ‘Mindhunter: The Musical’. Whitaker Media Rights Holding Company LLC World.

Episode 33

hoopi Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile

Nov 2, 2017

45 minutes

Spain't Misbehaving. Whoopi Goldberg discusses her love for holidays, recent politics and sexual abuse scandals, and her new line of sweaters. Kathryn Hahn discusses ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile perform "Over Everything" from their album ‘Lotta Sea Lice’.

Episode 34

Ronan Farrow, Walter Isaacson, Kelsea Ballerini

Nov 3, 2017

45 minutes

John Kelly's Asia Trip Itinerary. The "Colbert Emoji" is finally online. Ronan Farrow discusses his investigative report into the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. Marvel's next breakout superhero: "Street Vendor" (starring Zach Cherry). Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘Leonardo Da Vinci’. Kelsea Ballerini performs "I Hate Love Songs" from her album ‘Unapologetically’.

Episode 35

Josh Gad, Lawrence O'Donnell, Derek DelGaudio

Nov 6, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen acknowledges the shooting in Sutherland Springs. Josh Gad discusses ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Lawrence O'Donnell discusses his new book, ‘Playing with Fire’. Derek DelGaudio discusses ‘In & Of Itself’.

Episode 36

Jason Segel, Jeff Fager, Lesley Stahl, Mavis Staples

Nov 7, 2017

45 minutes

World premiere of the trailer for ‘The Post’. Jason Segel discusses his new book, ‘Otherworld’. Jeff Fager & Lesley Stahl discuss ‘60 Minutes’'s 50th anniversary and the new book accompanying it, ‘Fifty Years of 60 Minutes’. Mavis Staples performs "Build a Bridge" from her album ‘If All I Was Was Black’, with Jeff Tweedy, Jon Batiste and Louis Cato providing musical accompaniment.

Episode 37

Norman Reedus, Sean Astin, Pat McGann

Nov 8, 2017

45 minutes

Sean Astin is Paul Manafort in ‘House Arrest’. Jon Stewart reveals Stephen's prize in ‘Night of Too Many Stars’. Norman Reedus discusses ‘Ride’. Sean Astin discusses ‘Stranger Things’. Pat McGann gives a stand-up performance.

Episode 38

William H. Macy, Jay Pharoah, Rationale

Nov 9, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm: Sex Robot Edition. William H. Macy discusses ‘Shameless’. Jay Pharaoh discusses ‘White Famous’. Rationale performs "Fuel to the Fire" from his eponymous album.

Episode 39

John Mulaney, Jason Segel

Nov 10, 2017

45 minutes

The Trump Postcards: Asia Edition. There Are Too Many "Bad" Movies (with appearances from Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Jessica Williams, Andy Serkis, Chris O'Dowd and Bob Odenkirk). John Mulaney discusses ‘Kid Gorgeous’. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Coming Soon, with Jason Segel (new footage from November 7 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Lawrence O'Donnell, Jay Pharaoh, Sean Astin and Jon Stewart.

Episode 40

oe Biden, Elton John

Nov 13, 2017

45 minutes

Joe Biden discusses recent politics, including the events that occurred on Charlottesville, Virginia, and finding a way through grief; he also discusses his new book, ‘Promise Me, Dad’. Elton John discusses his musical career and ‘Diamonds’, his new music box set; he also performs "Crocodile Rock" and "I'm Still Standing".

Episode 41

Tyler Perry, Anthony Atamanuik, John Avlon

Nov 14, 2017

45 minutes

Tyler Perry discusses his new book, ‘Higher Is Waiting’, and ‘Backseat’. Anthony Atamaniuk discusses ‘I Came Up with Christmas: A President Show Christmas’, the Christmas special for ‘The President Show’. John Avlon discusses his new book, ‘Washington's Farewell’.

Episode 42
10.0

Jordan Peele, Alia Shawkat, Paul Mecurio

Nov 15, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen takes issue with the latest "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Stephen Colbert's Bench Warmers. Jordan Peele discusses ‘Get Out’. Alia Shawkat discusses ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Search Party’. Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance.

Episode 43
10.0

Ben Affleck, Greta Gerwig, Dead & Company

Nov 16, 2017

45 minutes

Ben Affleck discusses ‘Justice League’, the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Good Will Hunting’ and recent sexual harassment accusations in Hollywood. Greta Gerwig discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Dead & Company perform "Jack Straw".

Episode 44

Norah O'Donnell, Dead & Company

Nov 17, 2017

45 minutes

Go Fund Yourself. Norah O'Donnell discusses ‘CBS This Morning’. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Alia Shawkat, Joe Biden and Jordan Peele. Dead & Company perform "Uncle John's Band".

Episode 45

Senator Elizabeth Warren, Desus & Mero, Vic Mensa

Nov 20, 2017

45 minutes

Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics and recent sexual harassment accusations in the country. Desus & Mero discuss their late-night show on Viceland. Vic Mensa performs "We Could Be Free" from his album ‘The Autobiography’

Episode 46

Gayle King, Daveed Diggs, Gregory Porter

Nov 21, 2017

45 minutes

Gayle King discusses the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Charlie Rose and shares some of "Oprah's Favorite Things". Daveed Diggs discusses ‘Wonder’. Gregory Porter performs a medley of "Mona Lisa" and "L-O-V-E" from his album ‘Nat King Cole & Me’.

Episode 47

John Leguizamo, Elton John

Dec 22, 2017

45 minutes

Happy Thanksgiving (featuring Tony Robbins). The Big Furry Hat. John Leguizamo discusses ‘Latin History for Morons’. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Tips. Elton John performs "Bennie and the Jets".

Episode 48

Justin Timberlake, Carmen Yulín Cruz

Nov 29, 2017

45 minutes

Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Justin Timberlake). Justin Timberlake discusses his upcoming gig at the Super Bowl LII halftime show and ‘Wonder Wheel’. Carmen Yulín Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, discusses the current situation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Episode 49

Kate Winslet, Laura Benanti, Wolf Alice

Nov 30, 2017

45 minutes

Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Kate Winslet discusses her career, ‘Wonder Wheel’ and the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Titanic’. Wolf Alice performs "Sadboy" from their album ‘Visions of a Life’.

Episode 50

Carol Burnett, Lewis Black

Dec 1, 2017

45 minutes

Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Carol Burnett discusses the upcoming 50th anniversary of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and her new book, ‘In Such Good Company’. Lewis Black discusses recent politics and sexual harassment accusations, and his new comedy tour, ‘Joke's on US’.

Episode 51

Billy Bush, Gwendoline Christie

Dec 4, 2017

45 minutes

Holiday Collusion Season. Galino & Farnes: The Attorney Guys. Billy Bush confirms the authenticity of the ‘Access Hollywood’ bus tape and discusses what happened with his career because of it. Gwendoline Christie discusses ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. A The Late Show Holiday Classic (cameo appearance by Liam Neeson).

Episode 52

Saoirse Ronan, Van Jones, Michelle Wolf

Dec 5, 2017

45 minutes

Hallmark Cards: The Roy Moore Collection. Saoirse Ronan discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Van Jones discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Beyond the Messy Truth’. Michelle Wolf discusses her stand-up special, ‘Nice Lady’.

Episode 53

Ed Helms, Christopher Jackson, Bleachers

Dec 6, 2017

45 minutes

Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, ‘Covetton House’. Ed Helms discusses ‘The Fake News with Ted Nelms’ and ‘Father Figures’. Christopher Jackson discusses ‘Bull’. Christopher Jackson and Stephen present ‘Bull: The Musical’. Bleachers performs "I Miss Those Days" from their album ‘Gone Now’.

Episode 54

Sarah Paulson/John Hodgman

Dec 7, 2017

45 minutes

Actress Sarah Paulson (The Post (2017)); humorist John Hodgman.

Episode 55

Mark Hamill/Bobby Flay

Dec 8, 2017

45 minutes

Actor Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); chef Bobby Flay;

Episode 56

Matt Damon/Rahm Emanuel/Juanes

Dec 11, 2017

45 minutes

Actor Matt Damon ("Downsizing"); Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; Juanes perform.

Episode 57
10.0

Tom Hanks/Katy Tur/Mac DeMarco

Dec 12, 2017

45 minutes

Actor Tom Hanks ("The Post"); journalist Katy Tur; Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 58

Nick Jonas/Dennis Rodman/Jeezy/Tory Lanez

Dec 13, 2017

45 minutes

Actor Nick Jonas (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)); retired basketball player Dennis Rodman; Jeezy performs with Tory Lanez.

Episode 59

Adam Driver/John Early/Jon Batiste

Dec 14, 2017

45 minutes

Actor Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); actor John Early (The Disaster Artist (2017)); Jonathan Batiste performs.

Episode 60

Jodie Foster/Tom Hanks

Dec 15, 2017

45 minutes

Actress Jodie Foster (Becoming Iconic (2018)); actor Tom Hanks (The Post (2017));

Episode 61

Anderson Cooper/Maz Jobrani/Margo Price

Jan 2, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)); actor Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts (2017)); Margo Price performs.

Episode 62

America Ferrera/David Harbour/Julien Baker

Jan 3, 2018

45 minutes

Actress America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Julien Baker performs.

Episode 63

50 Cent/Rachel Brosnahan/Gary Vider

Jan 4, 2018

45 minutes

Actor 50 Cent (Power (2014)); actress Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)); comedian Gary Vider performs.

Episode 64

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Jan 5, 2018

45 minutes

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Episode 65

Liam Neeson/Michael Wolff/Andra Day/Common

Jan 8, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Liam Neeson (The Commuter (2018)); author Michael Wolff (book, "Fire and Fury"); Andra Day and Common perform.

Episode 66

James Franco/Lena Waithe/Anderson East

Jan 9, 2018

45 minutes

Actor James Franco (The Disaster Artist (2017)); actress Lena Waithe (The Chi (2018)); Anderson East performs.

Episode 67

Sarah Jessica Parker/Pete Holmes/Jack Black

Jan 10, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce (2016)); comic Pete Holmes (Crashing (2017)); Jack Black performs.

Episode 68

Molly Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith

Jan 11, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Molly Shannon; actor Thomas Lennon; stand-up comedy performance by Owen Smith

Episode 69

Laurie Metcalf

Jan 12, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird (2017) and Roseanne (1988)).

Episode 70

John Lithgow, Chuck Schumer, Black Eyed Peas

Jan 15, 2018

45 minutes

Actor John Lithgow (The Crown (2016)); Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); The Black Eyed Peas perform.

Episode 71

Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Sinclair

Jan 16, 2018

45 minutes

Musician Jon Bon Jovi; actor Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther (2018)); actor Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance (2016));

Episode 72

Ricky Gervais, Matt Czuchry, Jon Bon Jovi

Jan 17, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Ricky Gervais ("Blazing Samurai"); actor Matt Czuchry ("The Resident"); Jon Bon Jovi performs.

Episode 73

Sharon Stone, Rob Riggle, Fall Out Boy

Jan 18, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Sharon Stone ("Mosaic"); actor Rob Riggle ("12 Strong"); Fall Out Boy performs.

Episode 74

J.K. Simmons/Rob Riggle

Jan 19, 2018

45 minutes

Actor J.K. Simmons (Counterpart (2017)); actor Rob Riggle (12 Strong (2018));

Episode 75

James Corden/Ann Curry

Jan 22, 2018

45 minutes

TV host James Corden (The 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017) and The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); journalist Ann Curry.

Episode 76

John Dickerson/Eugene Levy/Midland

Jan 23, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek (2015)); Midland perform.

Episode 77

Willem Dafoe/RuPaul Charles/Roy Wood Jr.

Jan 24, 2018

45 minutes

Willem Dafoe; RuPaul Charles (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012)); Roy Wood Jr. (This Is Not Happening (2015)).

Episode 78

Gwyneth Paltrow/Ben McKenzie/Thirty Seconds to Mars

Jan 25, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Ben McKenzie (Gotham (2014)); Thirty Seconds to Mars perform.

Episode 79

Kyle MacLachlan/Deon Cole/Miley Cyrus/Julia Michaels

Jan 26, 2018

45 minutes

Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks (2017)); Deon Cole (Black-ish (2014)); Miley Cyrus salutes Elton John. Also: Julia Michaels performs.

Episode 80

Julie Chen/Joel Kinnaman/Talib Kweli feat. B.J. the Chicago Kid

Jan 29, 2018

45 minutes

TV hostess Julie Chen (Big Brother (2000) and The Talk (2010)); actor Joel Kinnaman (Altered Carbon (2018)); Talib Kweli performs with BJ the Chicago Kid;

Episode 81

Pod Save America/Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson/Chris Stapleton

Jan 30, 2018

45 minutes

Podcast hosts Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett (Pod Save America (2017)); Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens (2018)); Chris Stapleton performs.

Episode 82

Rose McGowan/Rand Paul/Jacob Williams/Curtis Harding

Jan 31, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Rose McGowan (Citizen Rose (2018) and book, "Brave"); Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.); comedian Jacob Williams; Curtis Harding sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 83

Michael Shannon/Meghan McCain/John Mellencamp

Feb 1, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Michael Shannon ("The Shape of Water"); TV hostess Meghan McCain ("The View"); John Mellencamp performs.

Episode 84

Uma Thurman/Jacob Williams

Feb 2, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Uma Thurman (The War with Grandpa (2019)); comic Jacob Williams performs.

Episode 85

Claire Danes/Bernadette Peters/Lil Uzi Vert

Feb 5, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Claire Danes (A Kid Like Jake (2018) and Homeland (2011)); Bernadette Peters (Mozart in the Jungle (2014)); Lil Uzi Vert performs.

Episode 86

Wanda Sykes/Thomas Haden Church/June Diane Raphael/Soul Rebels

Feb 6, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Wanda Sykes (Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)); actor Thomas Haden Church (Divorce (2016)); actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie (2015)); The Soul Rebels sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 87

John Oliver/Beanie Feldstein/Wolfgang Puck

Feb 7, 2018

45 minutes

Comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); actress Beanie Feldstein (The Female Brain (2017) and Lady Bird (2017)); chef Wolfgang Puck;

Episode 88

Joel McHale/Yara Shahidi/Joywave

Feb 8, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Joel McHale (A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) and [The X-Files"]); actress Yara Shahidi ("Grown-ish" and "Black-ish"); Joywave perform.

Episode 89

Nathan Lane/John Oliver

Feb 9, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Nathan Lane; comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)).

Episode 90

Kirsten Gillibrand/Chris Gethard/Portugal. The Man

Feb 20, 2018

45 minutes

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.); comic Chris Gethard; Portugal. The Man perform.

Episode 91

Sam Rockwell/J.J. Abrams/BØRNS

Feb 21, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)); director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)); Børns performs;

Episode 92

Christine Baranski/Constance Zimmer/Bon Jovi

Feb 22, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Christine Baranski (The Good Fight (2017) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); actress Constance Zimmer (UnREAL (2015)); Bon Jovi perform.

Episode 93

Jennifer Lawrence/Patton Oswalt/MGMT

Feb 26, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Jennifer Lawrence (Red Sparrow (2018)); actor Patton Oswalt (Happy! (2017)); MGMT perform.

Episode 94

Kiefer Sutherland/Zoe Lister-Jones/John McWhorter

Feb 27, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor (2016)); actress Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces (2015)); American linguist John McWhorter;

Episode 95

Donald Glover/Omarosa Manigault-Newman/Ibeyi

Feb 28, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Donald Glover (Atlanta (2016)); reality-TV personality Omarosa Manigault-Newman (Celebrity Big Brother (2018)); Ibeyi perform.

Episode 96

Jeff Daniels/Krysten Ritter/Noah Kahan

Mar 1, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower (2018)); actress Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones (2015)); Noah Kahan performs.

Episode 97

Steve Buscemi/Sebastian Maniscalco

Mar 2, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers (2019)); comic Sebastian Maniscalco;

Episode 98

David Oyelowo/Chelsea Clinton/Martha Stewart

Mar 5, 2018

45 minutes

Actor David Oyelowo (A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Gringo (2018)); author Chelsea Clinton; lifestyle expert Martha Stewart;

Episode 99

Oprah Winfrey/Justin Hartley

Mar 6, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Oprah Winfrey (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); actor Justin Hartley (This Is Us (2016));

Episode 100

Reese Witherspoon/Adam Rippon/Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite

Mar 7, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Reese Witherspoon (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon; Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite perform;

Episode 101

Mindy Kaling/Chris Hayes/Amberia Allen

Mar 8, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Mindy Kaling (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); journalist Chris Hayes; comic Amberia Allen;

Episode 102

Helen Mirren/David Byrne

Mar 9, 2018

45 minutes

Helen Mirren (The Leisure Seeker (2017)); David Byrne is interviewed and performs.

Episode 103

Tom Brady/Sean Bean/Emmy Blotnick

Mar 12, 2018

45 minutes

Professional football player Tom Brady (Tom vs. Time (2018)); actor Sean Bean; Emmy Blotnick performs stand-up.

Episode 104

Angela Bassett/Jimmy O. Yang/Jack Johnson

Mar 13, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Angela Bassett (Black Panther (2018), 9-1-1 (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Jimmy O. Yang (Life of the Party (2018)); Jack Johnson performs;

Episode 105

Paul Giamatti/Sean Bean/Brandi Carlile

Mar 14, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Paul Giamatti ("Billions", "The Catcher Was a Spy" and "I Think We're Alone Now"); actor Sean Bean ("The Oath"); Brandi Carlile performs;

Episode 106

Drew Barrymore/Adam DeVine/Moby

Mar 19, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actor Adam Devine (Modern Family (2009) and When We First Met (2018)); Moby performs;

Episode 107

Hilary Swank/Thomas Middleditch/Rory Albanese

Mar 20, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Hilary Swank (Trust (2018)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Replicas (2018)); comic Rory Albanese;

Episode 108

Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys/Mindy Kaling/Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Mar 21, 2018

45 minutes

Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys (The Americans (2013)); Mindy Kaling ("A Wrinkle in Time" and "Champions"). Also: Stephen works out with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Episode 109

Sean Penn/Sara Gilbert/Bishop Briggs

Mar 26, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Sean Penn (The Professor and the Madman (2019)); actress Sara Gilbert (Roseanne (1988)); Bishop Briggs performs;

Episode 110

Samantha Bee/Leslie Odom Jr./Tom Segura

Mar 27, 2018

45 minutes

Comic Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); actor Leslie Odom Jr. (The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)); comic Tom Segura;

Episode 111

Dana Carvey/Simon Pegg

Mar 28, 2018

45 minutes

Dana Carvey (Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)); Simon Pegg (Ready Player One (2018)).

Episode 112

Emily Blunt/John Heilemann & Alex Wagner/Kacey Musgraves

Mar 29, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place (2018) and Sherlock Gnomes (2018)); journalist John Heilemann and TV hostess Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning: Saturday (2012)); Kacey Musgraves performs.

Episode 113

Bryan Cranston/President Jimmy Carter

Mar 30, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Bryan Cranston (Isle of Dogs (2018)); former President Jimmy Carter.

Episode 114

Amy Schumer/Madeleine Albright/Giada De Laurentiis

Apr 9, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Amy Schumer (I Feel Pretty (2018)); former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; chef Giada De Laurentiis;

Episode 115

James Spader/Katie Couric/Louie Anderson

Apr 10, 2018

45 minutes

Actor James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); journalist Katie Couric; comic Louie Anderson ("Baskets" and book "Hey Mom");

Episode 116

Martin Short/Aisha Tyler

Apr 11, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Martin Short (Love, Gilda (2018) and Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)); actress Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds (2005) and Archer (2009));

Episode 117

Diane Sawyer/Joshua Jackson/John Prine ft. Sturgill Simpson & Brandi Carlile

Apr 12, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist Diane Sawyer; actor Joshua Jackson (The Affair (2014)). Also: John Prine performs with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile.

Episode 118

Aubrey Plaza/Cookie Monster/Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Apr 13, 2018

45 minutes

Aubrey Plaza (Legion (2017) and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)); Cookie Monster (book "The Joy of Cookies") joins Stephen for Midnight Confessions. Also: Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs.

Episode 119

John Dickerson/Charlamagne Tha God/Nell Scovell

Apr 16, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); TV personality Charlamagne Tha God; author Nell Scovell;

Episode 120

James Comey/Jason Aldean

Apr 17, 2018

45 minutes

Former FBI director James Comey (book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership"). Also: Jason Aldean performs.

Episode 121

Cynthia Nixon/Alan Cumming/Franz Ferdinand

Apr 18, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Cynthia Nixon discusses her campaign for Governor of New York; Alan Cumming (Instinct (2018)). Also: Franz Ferdinand performs with James Chance.

Episode 122

Antonio Banderas/Senator Kamala Harris/Snow Patrol

Apr 19, 2018

45 minutes

Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso: Chapter One (2018)); Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). Also: Snow Patrol performs.

Episode 123

James Marsden/Coyote Peterson

Apr 20, 2018

45 minutes

Actor James Marsden (Westworld (2016)); wildlife expert Coyote Peterson;

Episode 124

Jeffrey Wright/Ali Wentworth/Cheech & Chong/Brothers Osborne

Apr 23, 2018

45 minutes

Jeffrey Wright (Westworld (2016)); Alexandra Wentworth (book "Go Ask Ali"); Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong comment on drug legalization. Also: Brothers Osborne perform.

Episode 125

Hank Azaria/Ronan Farrow/Grace VanderWaal

Apr 24, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Hank Azaria (Brockmire (2017)); author Ronan Farrow; Grace VanderWaal performs;

Episode 126

Lucy Liu/Henry Winkler/Run the Jewels

Apr 25, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Lucy Liu (Future World (2018)); actor Henry Winkler (Barry (2018)); Run the Jewels perform;

Episode 127

Rachel Weisz/Ann Dowd

Apr 26, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Rachel Weisz (Disobedience (2017)); actress Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale (2017)).

Episode 128

Mandy Patinkin/H. Jon Benjamin

Apr 27, 2018

45 minutes

Mandy Patinkin (Homeland (2011) and Life Itself (2018)); H. Jon Benjamin (Archer (2009)).

Episode 129

David Duchovny/Margaret Brennan/Robert Smigel

Apr 30, 2018

45 minutes

Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)); journalist Margaret Brennan (Face the Nation (1954)); actor Robert Smigel (The Week Of (2018));

Episode 130

Helen Hunt/Kevin Smith/Paramore

May 1, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Helen Hunt (Candy Jar (2018)); filmmaker Kevin Smith (Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (2018)); Paramore perform;

Episode 131

Jim Gaffigan/Michael Avenatti/David Chang

May 2, 2018

45 minutes

Comic Jim Gaffigan; attorney Michael Avenatti; restaurateur David Chang;

Episode 132

Charlize Theron/Ron Howard/J.J. Abrams

May 3, 2018

45 minutes

Charlize Theron (Tully (2018)); director Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)). Also: Producer J.J. Abrams ("The Play That Goes Wrong") joins Stephen for a crosstown adventure.

Episode 133

Chris O'Donnell, Jack White

May 4, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Chris O'Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); Jack White performs;

Episode 134

Jim Parsons, Alexis Ohanian, Lake Street Dive

May 7, 2018

45 minutes

Jim Parsons, from the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory"; Co-Founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian; musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

Episode 135

Michael B. Jordan, Matt Walsh, Heather Pasternak

May 8, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Michael B. Jordan; actor Matt Walsh; stand-up comedy performance by Heather Pasternak.

Episode 136

Gayle King, Anna Wintour

May 9, 2018

45 minutes

Gayle King, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning"; Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Winter.

Episode 137

Annette Bening, Wyatt Cenac, Leon Bridges

May 10, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Annette Bening; comic Wyatt Cenac; musical performance by Leon Bridges.

Episode 138

Mayim Bialik, Melissa McCarthy, Daniel Boulud, Run the Jewels

May 11, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Mayim Bialik, from the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY; chef Daniel Boulud; special appearance by actress Melissa McCarthy; Run the Jewels celebrate Stephen Colbert's birthday.

Episode 139

Anthony Anderson, Glenda Jackson, Michael Pollan

May 14, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Anthony Anderson; Actress Glenda Jackson; Author Michael

Episode 140

Jamie Foxx, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

May 15, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Jamie Foxx; musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

Episode 141

Chadwick Boseman, Erik Bergstrom

May 16, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Chadwick Boseman; stand-up comedy performance by Erik Bergstrom

Episode 142

Jake Tapper, Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin

May 17, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist Jake Tapper; musical performance by Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin.

Episode 143

Benedict Cumberbatch, Mary Gallagher

May 18, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch; stand-up comedy performance by Mary Gallagher

Episode 144

Zachary Quinto, Vanessa Bayer, Dean Baquet

May 21, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Zachary Quinto; actress Vanessa Bayer; Executive Editor of "The New York Times," Dean Baquet.

Episode 145

Andrew Garfield, David Cross, Jon Stewart, The Kills

May 22, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Andrew Garfield; actor/comic David Cross; special appearance by Jon Stewart; musical performance by The Kills.

Episode 146

Jason Bateman, Stephen King, Jim James

May 23, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Jason Bateman; author Stephen King; musical performance by Jim James.

Episode 147

Anne Hathaway, David Sedaris, Ahmed Bharoocha

May 24, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Anne Hathaway; author David Sedaris; stand-up comedy performance by Ahmed Bharoocha.

Episode 148

Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette, Jeff Arcuri

Jun 4, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Ethan Hawke; actress Toni Collette; stand-up comedy performance by Jeff Arcuri.

Episode 149

Bill Clinton, James Patterson, Tig Notaro

Jun 5, 2018

45 minutes

President Bill Clinton & Author James Patterson; comic Tig Notary.

Episode 150

Mandy Moore, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Meghan Trainor

Jun 6, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Mandy Moore; Hosts of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, singers Sara Bareilles & Josh Groan; musical performance by Meghan Trainor.

Episode 151

Nick Offerman, Niecy Nash, Lykke Li

Jun 7, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Nick Offerman; actress Niecy Nash; musical performance by Lykke Li.

Episode 152

Penelope Cruz, David Koechner, Interpol

Jun 8, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Penelope Cruz; actor David Kouchner; musical performance by Interpol.

Episode 153

Chris Matthews/Alicia Silverstone/Eels

Jun 11, 2018

45 minutes

TV host Chris Matthews ("Hardball with Chris Matthews"); actress Alicia Silverstone ("American Woman"); Eels perform;

Episode 154

Ed Helms/Michael K. Williams/Tom Papa

Jun 12, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Ed Helms (Tag (2018)); actor Michael Kenneth Williams (SuperFly (2018)); comic Tom Papa performs;

Episode 155

Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Avenatti/Chromeo feat. DRAM

Jun 13, 2018

45 minutes

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and attorney Michael Avenatti. Also: Chromeo performs with D.R.A.M.

Episode 156

Natalie Portman/Marc Maron/Alt-J/Pusha T

Jun 14, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Natalie Portman (Eating Animals (2017)); actor Marc Maron (GLOW (2017)); Alt-J and Pusha T perform;

Episode 157

Thandie Newton/Betty Gilpin

Jun 15, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Thandie Newton ("Westworld"); actress Betty Gilpin ("GLOW");

Episode 158

Benicio Del Toro/Alison Brie/Robin Thede

Jun 18, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Benicio Del Toro (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Alison Brie (GLOW (2017)); actress Robin Thede (The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)).

Episode 159

Josh Brolin/Ruth Negga/Walk The Moon

Jun 19, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Josh Brolin (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Ruth Negga (Preacher (2016)); Walk the Moon perform.

Episode 160

Trevor Noah/Liza Koshy/Two Feet

Jun 20, 2018

45 minutes

Comedian and television host Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); actress Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand (2018)); Two Feet performs;

Episode 161

Don Lemon/Mike Colter/Death Cab for Cutie

Jun 21, 2018

45 minutes

TV host Don Lemon (CNN Tonight (2014)); actor Mike Colter (Luke Cage (2016)); Death Cab for Cutie perform.

Episode 162

Seth Rogen/Danny Jolles

Jun 22, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Seth Rogen (Like Father (2018)); stand-up comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)).

Episode 163

Jessica Chastain/Romesh Ranganathan/Scott Rogowsky

Jun 25, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Jessica Chastain (Woman Walks Ahead (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019)); comedian Romesh Ranganathan; comedian Scott Rogowsky.

Episode 164

Hugh Grant/Margaret Hoover/Sean Donnelly

Jun 26, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal (2018)); political commentator Margaret Hoover (Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)); actress Laura Benanti. Also: Sean Donnelly performs stand-up.

Episode 165

Paul Rudd/Ken Jeong/Florence + the Machine

Jun 27, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); actor Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)); musical performance by Florence and the Machine.

Episode 166

Michael Moore/Eric Andre & Derrick Beckles/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez/Jon Stewart

Jun 28, 2018

45 minutes

Director Michael Moore; writers and comedians Eric Andre and Derrick Beckles; politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also: A special appearance by Jon Stewart.

Episode 167

Gordon Ramsay/Andrew Rannells/Junun: Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express

Jul 9, 2018

45 minutes

Chef Gordon Ramsay; actor Andrew Rannells ("A Simple Favor"). Also: Shye Ben-Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express perform as Junun.

Episode 168

Will Arnett/Neve Campbell/Marcus Samuelsson

Jul 10, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Will Arnett (The Gong Show (2017)); actress Neve Campbell (Skyscraper (2018)); chef Marcus Samuelsson;

Episode 169

Dwayne Johnson/Alessia Cara

Jul 11, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper (2018)); Alessia Cara performs;

Episode 170

Lawrence O'Donnell/Liv Tyler/Young the Giant

Jul 12, 2018

45 minutes

TV host Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)); actress Liv Tyler (Harlots (2017)); Young the Giant perform;

Episode 171

Carey Mulligan/Kate the Chemist

Jul 13, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Carey Mulligan (Collateral (2018)). Also: Experiments with Kate the Chemist (Kate Biberdorf).

Episode 172

Armie Hammer/Colleen Ballinger/Paula Poundstone

Jul 16, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Armie Hammer ("Sorry to Bother Your"); actress Colleen Ballinger (Haters Back Off! (2016)); comic Paula Poundstone performs;

Episode 173

Chrissy Metz/Lewis Black/Luke Combs

Jul 17, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"); comic Lewis Black; Luke Combs performs;

Episode 174

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen/Dominic Cooper/Beck

Jul 18, 2018

45 minutes

TV personalities Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)) and Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens: Live (2009)); actor Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); Beck performs;

Episode 175

Denzel Washington/Joe Kennedy III/Carmen Lagala

Jul 19, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Denzel Washington (The Equalizer 2 (2018)); Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass); comic Carmen Lagala performs;

Episode 176

Janelle Monáe

Jul 20, 2018

45 minutes

Janelle Monáe (Welcome to Marwen (2018)) talks and performs.

Episode 177

Eric Holder/John Cleese/Arctic Monkeys

Jul 23, 2018

45 minutes

Former Attorney General Eric Holder; actor John Cleese; Arctic Monkeys perform;

Episode 178

Tatiana Maslany/Michael McFaul/Brian Huskey

Jul 24, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Tatiana Maslany; Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia; actor Brian Huskey;

Episode 179

John Dickerson/Michaela Watkins

Jul 25, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actress Michaela Watkins (Casual (2015));

Episode 180

Jake Tapper/Michael Pena/Dua Lipa

Jul 26, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist Jake Tapper; actor Michael Peña (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); Dua Lipa performs;

Episode 181

Laura Linney/Sasheer Zamata/Lin-Manuel Miranda

Jul 27, 2018

45 minutes

Laura Linney (Ozark (2017)); Sasheer Zamata performs stand-up. Also: A special performance from Stephen and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Episode 182

Judd Apatow/Jace Norman/OneRepublic

Jul 30, 2018

45 minutes

Filmmaker Judd Apatow; actor Jace Norman (Henry Danger (2014)); OneRepublic perform;

Episode 183

Paul Giamatti/Ronda Rousey/Paul Mecurio

Jul 31, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Paul Giamatti (Billions (2016)); professional wrestler Ronda Rousey ("Mile 22"); comic Paul Mecurio performs;

Episode 184

Ewan McGregor/Adam Pally/Katie Hannigan

Aug 1, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Ewan McGregor ("Christopher Robin"); actor Adam Pally ("Dog Days"); comic Katie Hannigan performs;

Episode 185

Chloe Grace Moretz/Bobcat Goldthwait/Katie Hannigan

Aug 2, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz (The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)); actor Bobcat Goldthwait (Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters (2018)); comic Katie Hannigan performs;

Episode 186

Rob Reiner/Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Aug 3, 2018

45 minutes

Actor-director Rob Reiner (Shock and Awe (2017)). Also: Stephen looks back at his workout date with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Episode 187

Chris Hayes/Rob Corddry/Regina Spektor

Aug 6, 2018

45 minutes

Political commentator Chris Hayes (All In with Chris Hayes (2013)); actor Rob Corddry (Dog Days (2018) and Ballers (2015)); Regina Spektor performs;

Episode 188

Joe Manganiello/Cory Booker/Michael Palascak

Aug 7, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Joe Manganiello (Drunk Parents (2019)); Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); comic Michael Palascak performs;

Episode 189

Jim Acosta/Nina Dobrev

Aug 8, 2018

45 minutes

Journalist Jim Acosta; actress Nina Dobrev (Dog Days (2018));

Episode 190

Issa Rae/Darren Criss/Ronnie Chieng

Aug 9, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Issa Rae (Insecure (2016)); actor Darren Criss (American Crime Story (2016)); comic Ronnie Chieng performs;

Episode 191

Nicki Minaj/Guy Pearce/Mac Miller

Aug 13, 2018

45 minutes

Rapper Nicki Minaj; actor Guy Pearce (The Innocents (2018)); Mac Miller performs;

Episode 192

Mark Wahlberg/Bernie Sanders

Aug 14, 2018

45 minutes

Actor Mark Wahlberg ("Mile 22"); Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.);

Episode 193

Jessica Biel/W. Kamau Bell/Elle King

Aug 15, 2018

45 minutes

Actress Jessica Biel ("Shock and Awe" and "The Sinner"); comic W. Kamau Bell ("Sorry to Bother You"); Elle King performs;

Episode 194

Pod Save America/Constance Wu

Aug 16, 2018

45 minutes

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor (Pod Save America (2017)); Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)). Also: A tribute to Aretha Franklin.