The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Season 2
2016206 episodes
Episode 1
Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove
Sep 6, 201645m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’.
Episode 2
Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger
Sep 7, 201645m
Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".
Episode 3
Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei
Sep 8, 201645m
Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.
Episode 4
Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman
Sep 9, 201645m
The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discusses 'Secret Eats’.
Episode 5
Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
Sep 12, 201645m
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’.
Episode 6
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
Sep 13, 201645m
Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.
Episode 7
Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
Sep 14, 201645m
Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’.
Episode 8
Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
Sep 15, 201645m
Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
Episode 9
John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch
Sep 16, 201645m
The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 10
Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
Sep 19, 201645m
Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance.
Episode 11
First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera
Sep 20, 201645m
The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.
Episode 12
Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
Sep 21, 201645m
Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’.
Episode 13
Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
Sep 22, 201645m
Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’.
Episode 14
Bruce Springsteen
Sep 23, 201645m
Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.
Episode 15
Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann
Sep 26, 201645m
Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma Willmann gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 16
Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
Sep 27, 201645m
Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.
Episode 17
Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
Sep 28, 201645m
Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams.
Episode 18
Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World
Sep 29, 201645m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.
Episode 19
Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
Sep 30, 201645m
TMDB rating 5.0TMDB
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.
Episode 20
Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
Oct 3, 201645m
Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.
Episode 21
John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
Oct 4, 201645m
Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’.
Episode 22
Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
Oct 5, 201645m
Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance.
Episode 23
Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram
Oct 6, 201645m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.
Episode 24
Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra
Oct 7, 201645m
The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 25
President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
Oct 17, 201645m
A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’.
Episode 26
Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph
Oct 18, 201645m
Nick Offerman discusses his new book, 'Good Clean Fun'. Wayne Gretzky discusses his new book, '99: Stories of the Game' and his career. Morgan Spurlock discusses 'Rats NYC'.
Episode 27
Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver
Oct 19, 201645m
Special live episode after the presidential debate. Hugh Laurie discusses 'Chance’ and the presidential race. Paul Reiser discusses the presidential race. Nate Silver discusses the presidential race.
Episode 28
Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos
Oct 20, 201645m
Tiger Woods discusses his career and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Elijah Wood discusses 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency’. Jorge Ramos discusses 'Hate Rising’.
Episode 29
Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean
Oct 21, 201645m
The Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Revolt’. Wyclef Jean performs "If I Was President", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
Episode 30
Tom Hanks, Adam Conover
Oct 24, 201645m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.
Episode 31
Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski
Oct 25, 201645m
Mitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney discusses 'Pure Genius’. Wyatt Cenac discusses 'People of Earth’.
Episode 32
Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser
Oct 26, 201645m
The Werd. Joel McHale discusses ‘The Great Indoors’. Abbi Jacobson discusses her new book, ‘Carry This Book’. Jon Glaser discusses ‘Jon Glaser Loves Gear’.
Episode 33
Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company
Oct 27, 201645m
World premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and the presidential race. The Record Company performs "On the Move" from their album 'Give It Back to You’.
Episode 34
Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco
Oct 28, 201645m
Aimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘The Crown’. Sebastian Maniscalco gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 35
Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers
Oct 31, 201645m
Ruth Wilson discusses 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House’. J. B. Smoove discusses 'Almost Christmas’. The Ghost Brothers discuss ghost hunting.
Episode 36
Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara
Nov 1, 201645m
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Mel Gibson). Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey discuss ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Tegan and Sara perform "Stop Desire" from their album 'Love You to Death’.
Episode 37
Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis
Nov 2, 201645m
Piano One-O-Fun (How to Vote) with Jon Batiste. Michael Strahan discusses 'Religion of Sports’. Nick Kroll discusses 'Oh, Hello and Loving’. Aaron Lewis performs "That Ain't Country" from his album 'Sinner’.
Episode 38
Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind
Nov 3, 201645m
Stephen Colbert's Tinfoil Hat. Aaron Eckhart discusses 'Bleed for This’. Tig Notaro discusses her Southern heritage. Ron Suskind discusses 'Life, Animated’.
Episode 39
Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani
Nov 4, 201645m
Stephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the presidential race. Maz Jobrani gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 40
Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston
Nov 7, 201645m
Special live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential race. Stevie Wonder discusses the presidential race, in addition to performing "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing". Katherine Waterston discusses 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, with an appearance by Sam Waterston.
Episode 41
Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Nov 9, 201645m
Special live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Universe’ and the presidential race. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discusses 'Triumph's Election Special 2016’.
Episode 42
Sting, Thandie Newton
Nov 10, 201645m
Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.
Episode 43
Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile
Nov 14, 201645m
Highlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" animated sketch. Jeff Goldblum reflects on the election results. Elle King performs. Stephen seeks to find things all Americans have in common.
Episode 44
Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard
Nov 15, 201645m
Anna Kendrick discusses 'Scrappy Little Nobody’ in addition to performing "I'm Still Here" with Stephen. Mahershala Ali discusses 'Moonlight’. Chris Gethard gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 45
Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam
Nov 16, 201645m
Marion Cotillard discusses 'Allied’. Dev Patel discusses 'Lion’. Dwight Yoakam performs "Gone (That'll Be Me)" from his album 'Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…’.
Episode 46
Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson
Nov 17, 201645m
Amy Adams discusses 'Nocturnal Animals’. The Late Show Eyebrow Theater with Amy Adams. Simone Biles discusses 'Courage to Soar’. Jeff Watson discusses bear-handling.
Episode 47
William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers
Nov 18, 201645m
The Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Protest" from their album 'American Band’.
Episode 48
Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders
Nov 21, 201645m
Michael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The Pretenders perform "Holy Commotion" from their album 'Alone’, featuring Dan Auerbach.
Episode 49
James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters
Nov 22, 201645m
Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips. James Marsden discusses 'Westworld’. Jimmie Johnson discusses his victorious NASCAR season. John Waters discusses his "A John Waters Christmas" tour.
Episode 50
Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go
Nov 23, 201645m
Post-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his new career as a soccer referee. OK Go performs "The One Moment" from their album 'Hungry Ghosts’.
Episode 51
Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells
Nov 30, 201645m
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Tim Daly discusses 'Madam Secretary’ and the presidential race. Lauren Cohan discusses 'The Walking Dead’. Sleigh Bells performs "I Can Only Stare" from their album 'Jessica Rabbit’.
Episode 52
Lauren Graham, Justin Long
Dec 1, 201645m
Good News Bananas! Lauren Graham discusses 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ and ‘Talking as Fast as I Can’. Justin Long discusses 'Frank & Lola’.
Episode 53
Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie
Dec 2, 201645m
The Big Furry Hat. Matthew Broderick discusses 'Rules Don't Apply’. Matthew Broderick's job offers. Ali Wentworth discusses 'Nightcap’. Fergie performs "Life Goes On" from her album 'Double Dutchess’.
Episode 54
Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis
Dec 5, 201645m
Jason Bateman discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Padma Lakshmi discusses her new books, ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices’ and ‘Herbs and Love, Loss, and What We Ate’. Michael Lewis discusses 'The Undoing Project’.
Episode 55
Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled
Dec 6, 201645m
The Late Show Family Meeting with Joe Biden. Joe Biden discusses the presidential race and the fight against cancer. DJ Khaled discusses his new book, 'The Keys’.
Episode 56
Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus
Dec 7, 201645m
Sigourney Weaver discusses the presidential race and ‘A Monster Calls’. Andy Cohen discusses 'Watch What Happens: Live and Superficial’. Pilobolus gives a modern dance performance.
Episode 57
Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott
Dec 8, 201645m
First Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebumps") from his album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’.
Episode 58
Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa
Dec 9, 201645m
Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 59
John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones
Dec 12, 201645m
"Christmas is Now". John Goodman discusses 'Patriots Day’. Denée Benton discusses 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’. Norah Jones performs "Peace" from her album 'Day Breaks’.
Episode 60
Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert
Dec 13, 201645m
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mark Wahlberg discusses 'Patriots Day’. Lee Daniels discusses 'Star’. Miranda Lambert performs "Highway Vagabond" from her album 'The Weight of These Wings’.
Episode 61
Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally
Dec 14, 201645m
The Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan Mullally discusses 'Why Him?’. Smooshed: Holiday Edition with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
Episode 62
James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh
Dec 15, 201645m
"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art. Gad Elmaleh gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 63
Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste
Dec 16, 201645m
Stephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Batiste and assorted musicians perform a medley of holiday songs.
Episode 64
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!
Dec 19, 201645m
Stephen Colbert introduces highlight clips from the past year, including a post-election monologue, Tom Hanks, Midnight Confessions and a performance by OK Go.
Episode 65
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2
Dec 20, 201645m
Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston.
Episode 66
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3
Dec 21, 201645m
Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown.
Episode 67
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4
Dec 22, 201645m
Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.
Episode 68
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5
Dec 23, 201645m
Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election
Episode 69
Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende
Jan 3, 201745m
Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from ‘The Barber of Seville’.
Episode 70
Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman
Jan 4, 201745m
Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by Night’ and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses 'Just Keep Livin'.
Episode 71
Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney
Jan 5, 201745m
Trump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Community Calendar: Mishawaka, Indiana. Alexa Davalos discusses 'The Man in the High Castle’. Whitney performs "Golden Days" from their album 'Light Upon the Lake’.
Episode 72
Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell
Jan 6, 201745m
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses 'Booze Traveler’.
Episode 73
Billy Joel, Josh Holloway
Jan 9, 201745m
Billy Joel discusses his career and ranks his top five songs. True Stories Behind the Hits with Billy Joel. Billy Joel performs "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". Josh Holloway discusses 'Colony’.
Episode 74
Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant
Jan 10, 201745m
Andrew Garfield discusses 'Silence’. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album 'Tell Me I'm Pretty’.
Episode 75
Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman
Jan 11, 201745m
Jude Law discusses 'The Young Pope’. Gabrielle Union discusses 'Being Mary Jane’. Thomas L. Friedman discusses 'Thank You for Being Late’ and the incoming administration.
Episode 76
Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob
Jan 12, 201745m
Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends’.
Episode 77
Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman
Jan 13, 201745m
The Big Furry Hat. Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and his acting career. Rupert Friend discusses 'Homeland’. Gary Gulman gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 78
Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck
Jan 16, 201745m
The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck.
Episode 79
Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried
Jan 17, 201745m
Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.
Episode 80
Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson
Jan 18, 201745m
Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.
Episode 81
Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop
Jan 19, 201745m
Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.
Episode 82
Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers
Jan 20, 201745m
Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.
Episode 83
Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy
Jan 30, 201745m
Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.
Episode 84
Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids
Jan 31, 201745m
Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.
Episode 85
Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain
Feb 1, 201745m
Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.
Episode 86
Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris
Feb 2, 201745m
Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.
Episode 87
Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown
Feb 3, 201745m
Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.
Episode 88
Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect
Feb 6, 201745m
Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.
Episode 89
John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers
Feb 7, 201745m
TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.
Episode 90
Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White
Feb 8, 201745m
Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Episode 91
David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd
Feb 9, 201745m
Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.
Episode 92
Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio
Feb 10, 201745m
Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.
Episode 93
Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina
Feb 13, 201745m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.
Episode 94
Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer
Feb 14, 201745m
Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.
Episode 95
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders
Feb 15, 201745m
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.
Episode 96
Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum
Feb 16, 201745m
Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.
Episode 97
Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers
Feb 17, 201745m
Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.
Episode 98
Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss
Feb 20, 201745m
Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.
Episode 99
Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown
Feb 21, 201745m
Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
Episode 100
Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs
Feb 22, 201745m
TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.
Episode 101
Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco
Feb 23, 201745m
Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.
Episode 102
Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch
Feb 24, 201745m
Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.
Episode 103
Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna
Feb 27, 201745m
Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.
Episode 104
Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock
Feb 28, 201745m
Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.
Episode 105
Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.
Mar 1, 201745m
Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.
Episode 106
Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips
Mar 2, 201745m
Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.
Episode 107
Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer
Mar 3, 201745m
Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.
Episode 108
Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna
Mar 6, 201745m
Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.
Episode 109
Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden
Mar 7, 201745m
Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.
Episode 110
Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy
Mar 8, 201745m
Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.
Episode 111
Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes
Mar 9, 201745m
Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.
Episode 112
Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito
Mar 10, 201745m
Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.
Episode 113
Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins
Mar 13, 201745m
Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.
Episode 114
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry
Mar 14, 201745m
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.
Episode 115
Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Mar 15, 201745m
Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.
Episode 116
Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes
Mar 20, 201745m
Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.
Episode 117
Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day
Mar 21, 201745m
Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.
Episode 118
Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin
Mar 22, 201745m
Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.
Episode 119
Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann
Mar 27, 201745m
Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.
Episode 120
Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903
Mar 28, 201745m
Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.
Episode 121
Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley
Mar 29, 201745m
Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.
Episode 122
Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene
Mar 30, 201745m
Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.
Episode 123
Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein
Mar 31, 201745m
Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.
Episode 124
Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$
Apr 3, 201745m
Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.
Episode 125
Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty
Apr 4, 201745m
Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.
Episode 126
Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon
Apr 5, 201745m
Actress Sigourney Weaver; podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Episode 127
Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Apr 6, 201745m
Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold
Episode 128
Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael
Apr 7, 201745m
Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.
Episode 129
Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle
Apr 17, 201745m
Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.
Episode 130
Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'
Apr 18, 201745m
Actor Alec Baldwin; radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Moshe Kasher; Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Episode 131
Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey
Apr 19, 201745m
Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.
Episode 132
Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow
Apr 20, 201745m
Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.
Episode 133
Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher
Apr 21, 201745m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.
Episode 134
Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart
Apr 24, 201745m
Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.
Episode 135
John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John
Apr 25, 201745m
Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Episode 136
America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band
Apr 26, 201745m
Actress America Ferrera; actor Thomas Middleditch; author Virginia Grohl and musician Dave Grohl; Preservation Hall Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Episode 137
LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz
Apr 27, 201745m
Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.
Episode 138
Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov
Apr 28, 201745m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.
Episode 139
Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams
May 1, 201745m
Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.
Episode 140
Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe
May 2, 201745m
Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.
Episode 141
Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer
May 3, 201745m
Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.
Episode 142
Charles Barkley, Debra Winger
May 4, 201745m
Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.
Episode 143
Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius
May 5, 201745m
Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.
Episode 144
Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters
May 8, 201745m
Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.
Episode 145
Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry
May 9, 201745m
Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.
Episode 146
Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds
May 10, 201745m
Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.
Episode 147
Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef
May 11, 201745m
Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.
Episode 148
Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach
May 12, 201745m
Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.
Episode 149
Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica
May 15, 201745m
Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.
Episode 150
Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain
May 16, 201745m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.
Episode 151
Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz
May 17, 201745m
Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.
Episode 152
Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx
May 18, 201745m
Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.
Episode 153
Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone
May 19, 201745m
Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.
Episode 154
Rachel Maddow, Ben Platt
May 22, 201745m
Episode 155
Kevin Spacey, Terry Crews, Rob Huebel
May 23, 201745m
Episode 156
Robin Wright, Hannibal Buress, Paul Simon, Bill Frisell
May 24, 201745m
Episode 157
Oscar Isaac, Laurie Metcalf, April Ryan
May 25, 201745m
Episode 158
Gordon Ramsay, David Sedaris, Pixies
May 26, 201745m
Episode 159
Kevin Hart, Ali Wentworth, The War on Drugs
Jun 5, 201745m
Episode 160
Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist
Jun 6, 201745m
Episode 161
Tilda Swinton, Andy Cohen, Jordan Klepper
Jun 7, 201745m
Episode 162
John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey
Jun 8, 201745m
Episode 163
Jim Gaffigan, Anna Chlumsky, Louie Anderson
Jun 9, 201745m
Episode 164
Uzo Aduba, T.J. Miller, Oliver Stone
Jun 12, 201745m
Episode 165
Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave
Jun 13, 201745m
Episode 166
Trevor Noah, Ilana Glazer, Sam Richardson
Jun 14, 201745m
Episode 167
Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt
Jun 15, 201745m
Episode 168
Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes
Jun 16, 201745m
Episode 169
Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band
Jun 19, 201745m
Episode 170
Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Jun 20, 201745m
Episode 171
Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Dive
Jun 21, 201745m
Episode 172
Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue
Jun 26, 201745m
Episode 173
Eric Stonestreet, John McEnroe, Lillie Mae
Jun 27, 201745m
Episode 174
Josh Duhamel, Justin Bartha, Brian Greene
Jun 28, 201745m
Episode 175
Naomi Watts, Ari Graynor, Swet Shop Boys
Jun 29, 201745m
Episode 176
Michael Keaton, John McEnroe
Jun 30, 201745m
Episode 177
Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys
Jul 10, 201745m
Episode 178
Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis
Jul 11, 201745m
Episode 179
John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter
Jul 12, 201745m
Episode 180
Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, The New Pornographers
Jul 13, 201745m
Episode 181
John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Jul 14, 201745m
Episode 182
Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week
Jul 17, 201745m
Episode 183
Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues
Jul 18, 201745m
Episode 184
James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed
Jul 19, 201745m
Episode 185
Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week
Jul 20, 201745m
Episode 186
Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week
Jul 21, 201745m
Episode 187
Paul Bettany; Laura Benanti; Tyler, The Creator
Jul 24, 201745m
Episode 188
Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks
Jul 25, 201745m
Episode 189
Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK
Jul 26, 201745m
Episode 190
Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon
Jul 27, 201745m
Episode 191
Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Jul 28, 201745m
Episode 192
Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer
Jul 31, 201745m
Episode 193
Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman
Aug 1, 201745m
Episode 194
Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh
Aug 2, 201745m
Episode 195
Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Arcade Fire
Aug 3, 201745m
Episode 196
Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aug 4, 201745m
Episode 197
Laura Dern, Leah Remini, Trombone Shorty
Aug 7, 201745m
Episode 198
Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans
Aug 8, 201745m
Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.
Episode 199
Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Niecy Nash
Aug 9, 201745m
Episode 200
Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B
Aug 10, 201745m
Episode 201
Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aug 11, 201745m
Episode 202
Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher
Aug 14, 201745m
Episode 203
Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, Blackberry Smoke
Aug 15, 201745m
Episode 204
Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz
Aug 16, 201745m
Episode 205
John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear
Aug 17, 201745m
Episode 206
Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aug 18, 201745m