Stephen Colbert
Self - Host
Series SeasonSeason 9 episodes2023
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Season 9
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Episodes
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Episode 141 min2023-10-02
10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
Episode 241 min2023-10-03
10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
Episode 341 min2023-10-04
10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.
Episode 441 min2023-10-05
10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
Episode 541 min2023-10-09
10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
Episode 641 min2023-10-10
10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
Episode 741 min2023-10-11
10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
Episode 841 min2023-10-12
10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
Episode 941 min2023-10-16
10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
Episode 1041 min2023-10-23
10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Episode 1141 min2023-10-24
10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
Episode 1241 min2023-10-25
10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
Episode 1341 min2023-10-26
10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.
Episode 1441 min2023-10-30
10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Episode 1541 min2023-10-31
10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.
Episode 1641 min2023-11-01
Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.
Episode 1741 min2023-11-02
Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.
Episode 1841 min2023-11-13
Barbra Streisand
Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.
Episode 1941 min2023-11-14
Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.
Episode 2041 min2023-11-15
Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
Episode 2141 min2023-11-16
Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
Episode 2241 min2023-11-20
David Letterman, The National
Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.
Episode 2341 min2023-11-21
Bradley Cooper, José Andrés
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
Episode 2441 min2023-11-22
Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
Episode 2541 min2023-12-11
Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo
Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.
Episode 2641 min2023-12-12
Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
Episode 2741 min2023-12-13
Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel
Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.
Episode 2841 min2023-12-14
12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)
Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
Episode 2941 min2023-12-18
12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)
Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.
Episode 3041 min2023-12-19
12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Episode 3141 min2023-12-20
12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)
Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.
Episode 3241 min2023-12-21
12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.
Episode 3341 min2024-01-08
1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)
Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.
Episode 3441 min2024-01-09
1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Episode 3541 min2024-01-10
1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
Episode 3641 min2024-01-11
1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Episode 3741 min2024-01-16
1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)
Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.
Episode 3841 min2024-01-17
1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.
Episode 3941 min2024-01-18
1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
Episode 4041 min2024-01-22
1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
Episode 4141 min2024-01-23
1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
Episode 4241 min2024-01-24
1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Episode 4341 min2024-01-25
1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
Episode 4441 min2024-01-29
1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
Episode 4541 min2024-01-30
1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.
Episode 4641 min2024-01-31
1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
Episode 4741 min2024-02-01
John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake
Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.
Episode 4841 min2024-02-05
2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
Episode 4941 min2024-02-06
2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
Episode 5041 min2024-02-07
2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
Episode 5141 min2024-02-08
2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
Episode 522024-02-11
2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.
Episode 5341 min2024-02-12
2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
Episode 5441 min2024-02-13
2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
Episode 5541 min2024-02-14
2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
Episode 5641 min2024-02-15
2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
Episode 5741 min2024-02-26
2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.
Episode 5841 min2024-02-27
2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
Episode 5941 min2024-02-28
2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
Episode 6041 min2024-02-29
2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
Episode 6141 min2024-03-04
3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
Episode 6241 min2024-03-05
3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
Episode 6341 min2024-03-06
3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.
Episode 6441 min2024-03-07
3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.
Episode 6541 min2024-03-11
3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
Episode 6641 min2024-03-12
3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
Episode 6741 min2024-03-13
Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
Episode 6841 min2024-03-14
3/14/24 (Paul Simon)
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
Episode 6941 min2024-03-25
3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
Episode 7041 min2024-03-26
3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.
Episode 7141 min2024-03-27
3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
Episode 7241 min2024-04-01
4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.
Episode 7341 min2024-04-02
4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)
Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
Episode 7441 min2024-04-03
4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.
Episode 7541 min2024-04-04
4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Episode 7641 min2024-04-08
4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.
Episode 7741 min2024-04-09
4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
Episode 7841 min2024-04-10
We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Episode 7941 min2024-04-15
4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)
Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Episode 8041 min2024-04-16
Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers
Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.
Episode 8141 min2024-04-17
4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Episode 8241 min2024-04-18
4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
Episode 8341 min2024-04-29
4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)
Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.
Episode 8441 min2024-04-30
4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Episode 8541 min2024-05-01
5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
Episode 8641 min2024-05-02
5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.
Episode 8741 min2024-05-06
5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
Episode 8841 min2024-05-07
5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.
Episode 8941 min2024-05-08
5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)
Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.
Episode 9041 min2024-05-09
5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)
Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.
Episode 9141 min2024-05-13
5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.
Episode 9241 min2024-05-14
5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)
Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.
Episode 9341 min2024-05-15
George Stephanopoulos/Michelle Buteau
Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.
Episode 9441 min2024-05-16
5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)
Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
Episode 9541 min2024-05-20
5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
Episode 9641 min2024-05-21
5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.
Episode 9741 min2024-05-22
5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)
Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
Episode 9841 min2024-05-23
5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.
Episode 9941 min2024-06-03
6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.
Episode 10041 min2024-06-04
Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”
Episode 10141 min2024-06-05
6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.
Episode 10241 min2024-06-06
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.
Episode 10341 min2024-06-10
6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.
Episode 10441 min2024-06-11
6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.
Episode 10541 min2024-06-12
6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)
Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.
Episode 10641 min2024-06-13
6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Episode 10741 min2024-06-17
6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.
Episode 10841 min2024-06-18
6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Episode 10941 min2024-06-19
6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)
Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Episode 11041 min2024-06-20
6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.
Episode 11141 min2024-07-08
7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)
No episode overview available.
Episode 11241 min2024-07-09
Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy
No episode overview available.
Episode 11341 min2024-07-10
7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)
No episode overview available.
Episode 11441 min2024-07-11
7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)
No episode overview available.
Episode 11541 min2024-07-15
7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)
No episode overview available.
Episode 11641 min2024-07-16
7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)
No episode overview available.
Episode 11741 min2024-07-17
7/17/24 (Glen Powell, Charlamagne Tha God)
No episode overview available.
Episode 11841 min2024-07-18
7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)
No episode overview available.
Episode 11941 min2024-07-22
7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)
No episode overview available.
Episode 12041 min2024-07-23
7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)
No episode overview available.
Episode 12141 min2024-07-24
7/24/24 (Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson)
No episode overview available.
Episode 12241 min2024-07-25
7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)
No episode overview available.
Episode 12341 min2024-08-12
8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)
Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.
Episode 12441 min2024-08-13
Bowen Yang, Nick Cave
Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.
Episode 12541 min2024-08-14
8/14/24 (Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky)
Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.
Episode 12645 min2024-08-15
8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)
No episode overview available.
Episode 12741 min2024-08-19
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
No episode overview available.
Episode 12841 min2024-08-20
8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)
No episode overview available.
Episode 12941 min2024-08-21
8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)
No episode overview available.
Episode 13045 min2024-08-22
8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)
No episode overview available.