Series SeasonSeason 6 episodes2020

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Season 6

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Episodes

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Episode 145 min2020-09-14

Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

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

Episode 245 min2020-09-15

Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

Episode 345 min2020-09-16

Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

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

Episode 445 min2020-09-17

Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

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

Episode 545 min2020-09-21

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

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

Episode 645 min2020-09-22

Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac

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

Episode 745 min2020-09-23

Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

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

Episode 845 min2020-09-24

Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

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

Episode 945 min2020-09-28

Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

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

Episode 1045 min2020-09-29

Cory Booker, Public Enemy

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

Episode 1145 min2020-09-30

John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

Episode 1245 min2020-10-01

Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

Episode 1345 min2020-10-02

Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

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

Episode 1445 min2020-10-05

Jon Bon Jovi

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

Episode 1545 min2020-10-06

Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

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

Episode 1645 min2020-10-07

Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

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

Episode 1745 min2020-10-08

Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

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

Episode 1845 min2020-10-09

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

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

Episode 1945 min2020-10-19

Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

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

Episode 2045 min2020-10-20

Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

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

Episode 2145 min2020-10-21

Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

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

Episode 2245 min2020-10-22

Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

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

Episode 2345 min2020-10-23

Sam Waterston

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

Episode 2445 min2020-10-26

Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

Episode 2545 min2020-10-27

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

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

Episode 2645 min2020-10-28

Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

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

Episode 2745 min2020-10-29

Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

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

Episode 2845 min2020-10-30

Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Episode 2945 min2020-11-02

John Oliver, Cher, Jojo

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

Episode 3045 min2020-11-04

Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

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

Episode 3145 min2020-11-05

Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

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

Episode 3245 min2020-11-06

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

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.

Episode 3345 min2020-11-09

Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Episode 3445 min2020-11-10

Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.

Episode 3545 min2020-11-11

Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

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

Episode 3645 min2020-11-12

Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell

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

Episode 3745 min2020-11-16

Jake Tapper, BENEE

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

Episode 3845 min2020-11-17

Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli

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

Episode 3945 min2020-11-18

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

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

Episode 4045 min2020-11-19

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

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

Episode 4145 min2020-11-23

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

Episode 4245 min2020-11-24

President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

No episode overview available.

Episode 4345 min2020-11-25

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

Episode 7245 min2021-01-21

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

Episode 7345 min2021-01-25

Serena Williams, Dayglow

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

Episode 7445 min2021-01-26

Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker

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

Episode 7545 min2021-01-27

Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier

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

Episode 7645 min2021-01-28

Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.

Episode 7745 min2021-01-29

Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris

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

Episode 7845 min2021-02-01

Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton

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

Episode 7945 min2021-02-02

Zendaya, James Martin

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.

Episode 8045 min2021-02-03

Salma Hayek, Mark Harris

Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.

Episode 8145 min2021-02-04

Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.

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

Episode 8245 min2021-02-07

Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica

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

Episode 8345 min2021-02-08

Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.

Episode 8445 min2021-02-09

John Oliver, Ingrid Andress

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

Episode 8545 min2021-02-10

Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.

Episode 8645 min2021-02-11

Blake Shelton

Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.

Episode 8745 min2021-02-22

Bill Gates, Tune-Yards

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

Episode 8845 min2021-02-23

Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman

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

Episode 8945 min2021-02-24

Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste

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

Episode 9045 min2021-02-25

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

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.

Episode 9145 min2021-03-01

Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.

Episode 9245 min2021-03-02

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste

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

Episode 9345 min2021-03-03

Paul Bettany, Metallica

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

Episode 9445 min2021-03-04

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

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

Episode 9545 min2021-03-08

Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon

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

Episode 9645 min2021-03-09

Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe

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

Episode 9745 min2021-03-10

Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.

Episode 9845 min2021-03-11

Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive

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

Episode 9945 min2021-03-12

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Episode 10045 min2021-03-15

Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti

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

Episode 10145 min2021-03-16

Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman

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

Episode 10245 min2021-03-17

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre

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

Episode 10345 min2021-03-18

Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO

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

Episode 10445 min2021-03-22

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

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

Episode 10545 min2021-03-23

Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons

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

Episode 10645 min2021-03-24

Sharon Stone, Ken Burns

Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.

Episode 10745 min2021-03-29

John Cena, Tammy Duckworth

Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Episode 10845 min2021-04-06

Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.

Episode 10945 min2021-04-07

Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku

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

Episode 11045 min2021-04-08

Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick

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

Episode 11145 min2021-04-12

John Boehner, Shelley

No episode overview available.

Episode 11245 min2021-04-13

Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift

No episode overview available.

Episode 11345 min2021-04-14

Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

No episode overview available.

Episode 11445 min2021-04-16

Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde

No episode overview available.

Episode 11545 min2021-04-19

Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

No episode overview available.

Episode 11645 min2021-04-20

Cher, Bradley Whitford

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

Episode 11745 min2021-04-21

Ed Helms, Susan Page

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.

Episode 11845 min2021-04-22

Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

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

Episode 11945 min2021-04-26

Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

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

Episode 12045 min2021-04-27

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.

Episode 12145 min2021-04-28

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

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

Episode 12245 min2021-04-29

Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

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

Episode 12345 min2021-04-30

Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

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

Episode 12445 min2021-05-10

Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.

Episode 12545 min2021-05-11

Michelle Obama

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.

Episode 12645 min2021-05-12

Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.

Episode 12745 min2021-05-13

Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

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

Episode 12845 min2021-05-14

Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

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

Episode 12945 min2021-05-17

Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.

Episode 13045 min2021-05-18

Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

Episode 13145 min2021-05-19

Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.

Episode 13245 min2021-05-20

John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma

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

Episode 13345 min2021-05-24

Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.

Episode 13445 min2021-05-25

Gayle King, BTS

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

Episode 13545 min2021-05-26

Will Arnett, Brockhampton

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

Episode 13645 min2021-05-27

Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.

Episode 13745 min2021-06-07

Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

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

Episode 13845 min2021-06-08

Clive Owen, Ziwe

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.

Episode 13945 min2021-06-09

Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

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

Episode 14045 min2021-06-10

Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

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

Episode 14145 min2021-06-14

Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

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

Episode 14245 min2021-06-15

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.

Episode 14345 min2021-06-16

Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

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

Episode 14445 min2021-06-17

Nathan Lane, Griff

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

Episode 14545 min2021-06-21

Andrew Garfield, Lorde

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.

Episode 14645 min2021-06-22

Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.

Episode 14745 min2021-06-23

Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

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

Episode 14845 min2021-06-24

Robert Duvall

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.

Episode 14945 min2021-06-28

Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.

Episode 15045 min2021-06-29

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

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.