Best Episodes
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.
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Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 12 votes.
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actor Stephen Merchant, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 13 votes.
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 13 votes.
Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 13 votes.
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 14 votes.
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 10 votes.
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 10 votes.
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 15 votes.
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 12 votes.
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 12 votes.
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Jimmie Allen.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 13 votes.
Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 13 votes.
Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 15 votes.
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.
Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and a musical performance by Run the Jewels. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 11 votes.
