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45 min

S11 · E1 · Sep 2, 2025

John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski Episode 1

Stephen unveils his ‘Funko Pop!’ figure. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.

5.4 · You

45 min

S11 · E2 · Sep 3, 2025

Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony Episode 2

Shrimp-mergency. Jamie Lee Curtis takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 29, 2025 episode). Carmelo Anthony discusses ‘NBA 2K26’ and his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E3 · Sep 4, 2025

Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher Episode 3

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E4 · Sep 8, 2025

Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell Episode 4

It Was All a Dream: Ten Years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (special appearances by Julianne Moore and John Oliver). Stephen acknowledges Late Show director Jim Hoskinson’s first Emmy win for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. A Fond Look Back on the Things Stephen Chooses to Remember. Will Ferrell discusses ‘Zoolander 2’ and "rare animals" (footage from February 7, 2016 episode). Cillian Murphy discusses ‘Steve’. Lady Gaga performs "Vanish into You" from her album ‘Mayhem’.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E5 · Sep 9, 2025

Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy Episode 5

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Just Shine!: How To Be A Better You’. Eugene Levy discusses ‘The Reluctant Traveler’.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E6 · Sep 10, 2025

Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman Episode 6

Stephen acknowledges the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Russian Drones Are on the March. Rescue Dog Rescue with Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston discusses ‘The Morning Show’. Cooper Hoffman discusses ‘The Long Walk’.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E7 · Sep 11, 2025

Usher, Mac DeMarco Episode 7

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Usher discusses his career as a singer and the Ralph’s Club New York fragrance. Jim Hoskinson discusses his career as a director and his retirement from ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’. Mac DeMarco performs "Shining" from his album ‘Guitar’.

5.4 · You

45 min

S11 · E8 · Sep 16, 2025

Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat Episode 8

The Clown. Stephen acknowledges ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Brandi Carlile discusses her new album, ‘Returning to Myself’. Samin Nosrat steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love’.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E9 · Sep 17, 2025

Ron Howard, Gary Oldman Episode 9

Fast & Furious 11: London Drift… Off to Sleep. Mooooon Newwwws. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Presents: Under the Chimpfluence. Ron Howard discusses the 30th anniversary re-release of ’Apollo 13’. Gary Oldman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 13, 2025 episode).

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E10 · Sep 18, 2025

Jake Tapper, St. Vincent Episode 10

Stephen Colbert, former host of The Colbert Report, returns to television to do a special segment of "The Wørd" with "Shhhhhh!". Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Race Against Terror’. David Remnick discusses recent politics and his new film, ’The New Yorker at 100’.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E11 · Sep 22, 2025

Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly Episode 11

Trump Hospital. Scarlett Johansson discusses ‘Eleanor the Great’. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E12 · Sep 23, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley Episode 12

Prescott Pharmaceuticals Bite Stick. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent politics. Priscilla Presley discusses her new book, ‘Softly, As I Leave You’.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E13 · Sep 24, 2025

Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson Episode 13

"Escalator Sabotage". Escalator Investigator. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics. Lainey Wilson discusses the deluxe edition of her album ‘Whirlwind’. Lainey Wilson performs "Somewhere Over Laredo".

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E14 · Sep 25, 2025

Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston Episode 14

Escalator Investigator. Escalator Investigator Presents: Triple Sabotage at the U.N. Escalator Investigator Presents: Teleprompter Investigompter. Escalator Investigator Presents: Ineffective Acoustics Detective Sleuth-Fix. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jeremy Strong discusses ‘The White House Effect and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’. Carrie Preston discusses ‘Elsbeth’.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E15 · Sep 29, 2025

Conan O'Brien Episode 15

Senior Alert Warning System. Waregon. Conan O’Brien discusses his career, ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ and ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’. The cast of ‘Ragtime’ (Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis) performs "Wheels of a Dream".

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E16 · Sep 30, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith Episode 16

Jimmy Kimmel discusses his suspension and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, makes a special appearance. Sam Smith discusses their residency, "To Be Free: New York City".

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E17 · Oct 1, 2025

Julia Roberts, Sam Smith Episode 17

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses ‘After the Hunt’. Sam Smith performs "To Be Free".

5.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E18 · Oct 2, 2025

Lady Gaga Episode 18

Trump Rx. Lady Gaga discusses ‘Mayhem’ and her concert tour, "The Mayhem Ball" (interview pre-taped at The Bitter End in the Greenwich Village).

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E19 · Oct 13, 2025

Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D Episode 19

Stephen acknowledges the death of Diane Keaton. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discuss ‘Waiting for Godot’, ‘Adulthood’ and ‘Good Fortune’. JID performs "Glory" from his new album, ‘God Does Like Ugly’.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E20 · Oct 14, 2025

Bette Midler, Tim Meadows Episode 20

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bette Midler discusses the New York Restoration Project’s annual "Hulaween" charity event. Tim Meadows discusses ‘DMV’.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E21 · Oct 15, 2025

Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames Episode 21

Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and All There Is, Live’. Mason Thames discusses ‘Black Phone 2’.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E22 · Oct 16, 2025

Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff Episode 22

Nathaniel Rateliff sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. David Ellison Appreciation Cam. Community Calendar: Minooka, Illinois with Nick Offerman. Nick Offerman discusses his new book, ‘Little Woodchucks’. Chef José Andrés steps into the kitchen with Stephen and Nick Offerman and discusses his new restaurant, ‘Bazaar Meat’.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E23 · Oct 20, 2025

Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti Episode 23

The Santoshank Redemption. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Jeremy Renner discusses ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and his new book, ‘My Next Breath’. Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book, ‘Independent’.

5.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E24 · Oct 21, 2025

Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy Episode 24

Michael J. Fox discusses the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future and his new book, ‘Future Boy (interview pre-taped without an audience). Jeff Tweedy discusses his new album, ‘Twilight Override’. Jeff Tweedy performs "Enough".

6.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E25 · Oct 22, 2025

Emma Stone, Alex Wagner Episode 25

So You Think You American, with Late Show writer Felipe Torres Medina. Emma Stone discusses ‘Bugonia’. Alex Wagner discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Runaway Country’.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E26 · Oct 23, 2025

Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro Episode 26

"Ballroom Grift". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’. Tig Notaro discusses ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E27 · Oct 27, 2025

Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf Episode 27

Emma Thompson discusses ‘Down Cemetery Road’. Judd Apatow discusses his new book, ‘Comedy Nerd’. Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf performs "Children of the Baked Potato".

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E28 · Oct 28, 2025

Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe Episode 28

Squirlert! Stephen Colbert’s Chubby Rodent Chonk-stery. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Colin Farrell discusses ‘Ballad of a Small Player’. Cameron Crowe discusses ‘The Uncool’.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E29 · Oct 29, 2025

Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego Episode 29

Halloween 14: Ice Scream. Squirlert: Monkey ’Mergency. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘All’s Fair’. Senator Ruben Gallego discusses recent politics.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E30 · Oct 30, 2025

Anthony Hopkins Episode 30

Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses his new book, ‘We Did OK, Kid’ (interview pre-taped at a house in Los Angeles).

6.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E31 · Nov 3, 2025

Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples Episode 31

Tom Hanks discusses ‘This World of Tomorrow’. Mavis Staples performs "Human Mind" from her new album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E32 · Nov 4, 2025

Michelle Obama, Robert Plant Episode 32

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book, ‘The Look’. Robert Plant discusses his new album, ‘Saving Grace’.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E33 · Nov 5, 2025

Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole Episode 33

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’. Gary Cole discusses the ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Origins’ crossover event.

5.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E34 · Nov 6, 2025

Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro Episode 34

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein’s Monster Energy Drink (special appearance by Guillermo del Toro). CSI: Criminal Sandwich Investigation. Sydney Sweeney discusses ‘Christy’. Patti Smith discusses her new book, ‘Bread of Angels’. Patti Smith performs "Peaceable Kingdom".

8.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E35 · Nov 10, 2025

Demi Moore, Ken Burns Episode 35

Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Demi Moore discusses ‘Landman’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The American Revolution’.

5.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E36 · Nov 11, 2025

Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn Episode 36

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses ‘The Beast in Me’. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, ‘The First Eight’.

5.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E37 · Nov 12, 2025

Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend Episode 37

Pete Townshend sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A.I. Love Country. Cyborgasm. Jonathan Karl discusses his new book, ‘Retribution’. Pete Townshend discusses ‘Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet’.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E38 · Nov 17, 2025

Julia Roberts, John Fogerty Episode 38

Now That’s What I Declare Is Music. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Guess Which State This Happened In? Never Mind It’s Florida. Julia Roberts takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 1, 2025 episode). John Fogerty discusses his new album, ‘Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years’. John Fogerty performs a medley of "Up Around the Bend", "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", "Fortunate Son", and "Proud Mary".

5.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E39 · Nov 18, 2025

Ted Danson, Alison Roman Episode 39

Stephen Colbert Sits on Your Babies (special appearance by Charli XCX and Anderson Cooper)! Ted Danson discusses ‘A Man on the Inside’. Alison Roman steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Something from Nothing’.

5.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E40 · Nov 19, 2025

Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles Episode 40

The Late Show’s Refreshing Change of Subject. Benedict Cumberbatch discusses ‘The Thing with Feathers’. Patton Oswalt discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Black Coffee and Ice Water’. Jesse Welles performs "Join ICE" from his new single, ‘No Kings’.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E41 · Nov 20, 2025

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings Episode 41

TURKzempic. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Billy Strings performs "Leaning on a Travelin’ Song" from his new album, ‘Highway Prayers’.

5.4 · You

45 min

S11 · E42 · Dec 1, 2025

Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig Episode 42

RFK Jr.'s Magnetic Poetry. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Daniel Craig). Lady Gaga takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 2, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Mike Sherrill discusses recent politics. The cast of ‘The Queen of Versailles’ (Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz) perform "This is Not the Way".

5.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E43 · Dec 2, 2025

Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell Episode 43

Election Night in America! Inside Entertainwood: Access Denied (special appearance by Robert De Niro). Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Hell No, I Ain’t Happy" from their album, ‘The Definitive Decoration Day’, featuring Jason Isbell.

5.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E44 · Dec 3, 2025

Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Episode 44

Scarface 2: The Pardoning. Raccoon Noos. A special appearance by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Michael Shannon discusses ‘Nuremberg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’. Jessie Buckley discusses ‘Hamnet’.

5.4 · You

45 min

S11 · E45 · Dec 4, 2025

Jen Psaki, "Weird Al" Yankovic Episode 45

The Late Show Presents: A Holiday Message from "Weird Al". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile (special appearance by Tenafly High School students). Jen Psaki discusses recent politics and ‘The Briefing with Jen Psaki’. "Weird Al" Yankovic discusses his tour, ‘Bigger & Weirder’.

5.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E46 · Dec 8, 2025

Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin Episode 46

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sigourney Weaver discusses ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘The Artist’. Tiler Peck performs "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker", with musical accompaniment by Andrew Litton.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E47 · Dec 9, 2025

Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert Episode 47

The John Deere Donald Trump Model Lawn Mower. First Drafts: Holiday Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Laura Dern discusses ‘Palm Royale’ and ‘Is This Thing On?’. Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses his new book, ‘1929’.

5.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E48 · Dec 10, 2025

Taylor Swift Episode 48

Taylor Swift discusses ‘The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The End of an Era’, and ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show’.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E49 · Dec 11, 2025

Kate Winslet; Ben Cohen; Jerry Greenfield Episode 49

The Trump Platinum Card. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet discusses ‘Goodbye June’. Ben & Jerry discuss Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream.

5.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E50 · Dec 15, 2025

Paul Rudd, Lesley Manville Episode 50

Stephen acknowledges the 2025 Bondi Beach and Brown University shootings and the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. Noo Raccoon Noos. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with Paul Rudd)! Paul Rudd discusses ‘Anaconda’. Lesley Manville discusses ‘Oedipus’.

5.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E51 · Dec 16, 2025

Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, the Mountain Goats, Laura Benanti Episode 51

The Hand Bag. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discuss their upcoming coverage of CNN's ‘New Year's Eve Live’ show. The Mountain Goats perform "Cold at Night" from their new album, ‘Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan’, featuring Tommy Stinson.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E52 · Dec 17, 2025

Kumail Nanjiani, St. Vincent Episode 52

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Night Thoughts’. Late Show Under the Covers (St. Vincent performs “Young Americans”).

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E53 · Dec 18, 2025

Hugh Jackman, Nick Offerman Episode 53

Stephen acknowledges the final broadcast of John Dickerson as co-anchor of the CBS Evening News. The Late Show Presents: ‘Colbert’s Cancelled Christmas: The Last Noel’ (narrated by Nick Offerman). Hugh Jackman discusses ‘Song Sung Blue’. Louis Cato and The Late Show Band perform "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E54 · Jan 5, 2026

Ethan Hawke, Julia Ioffe Episode 54

Grandparent Nickname Database. Endea Owens’ Flushable Towels. Louis Cato's ‘Speed’ Taco Truck. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘Blue Moon’. Julia Ioffe discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Motherland’.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E55 · Jan 6, 2026

Jodie Foster, Tracy Letts Episode 55

Pardon City. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Jodie Foster discusses ‘A Private Life’. Tracy Letts discusses ‘Bug’.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E56 · Jan 7, 2026

Chris Hayes, Natalie Portman, Robyn Episode 56

Stephen acknowledges the killing of Renee Good. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Sirens’ Call’. Natalie Portman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from May 21, 2025 episode). Robyn performs "Sexistential" from her new album of the same name.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E57 · Jan 8, 2026

Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gross Episode 57

Gros. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tom Hiddleston discusses ‘The Night Manager’. Terry Gross discusses ‘Fresh Air’.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E58 · Jan 12, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel, Abigail Spanberger Episode 58

Lego Trophy Set. Monkey 'Mergency. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jimmy Kimmel takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 30, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger discusses recent politics.

5.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E59 · Jan 13, 2026

Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo Ma Episode 59

Community Calendar: Allentown, Pennsylvania with Amanda Seyfried. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’. Yo-Yo Ma discusses his new podcast, Our Common Nature. Yo-Yo Ma performs a medley of the prelude from Bach's first Cello Suite and "Over the Rainbow".

5.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E60 · Jan 14, 2026

Paul Giamatti, Ryan Coogler Episode 60

Trump-Tosterone. Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’. Ryan Coogler discusses ‘Sinners’.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E61 · Jan 15, 2026

Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren Haynes Episode 61

Warren Haynes sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Sentimental Value’. Jon Meacham discusses his new book, ‘American Struggle’.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E62 · Jan 20, 2026

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda Williams Episode 62

CSI: Ooh La La. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Lucinda Williams performs "The World's Gone Wrong" from her new album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong’, featuring Brittney Spencer.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E63 · Jan 21, 2026

Jane Fonda, Jessica Williams Episode 63

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jane Fonda discusses the Committee for the First Amendment. Jessica Williams discusses ‘Shrinking’.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E64 · Jan 22, 2026

Chance the Rapper, Maria Stephan Episode 64

Chance the Rapper discusses the 10th anniversary of ‘Coloring Book’ and his new album, ‘Star Line’. Maria J. Stephan discusses recent politics. Chance the Rapper performs "The Negro Problem"

5.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E65 · Jan 26, 2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and Treaty Episode 65

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Governor Josh Shapiro discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Where We Keep the Light’. The War and Treaty performs "I'm Still Standing", featuring Willie Blount.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E66 · Jan 27, 2026

Sam Rockwell, George Saunders Episode 66

Sam Rockwell discusses his career and ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’. George Saunders discusses ‘Vigil’.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E67 · Jan 28, 2026

Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasa Episode 67

Claus & Order: Santa Victims Unit. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 22, 2025 episode). Katherine LaNasa discusses ‘The Pitt’.

5.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E68 · Jan 29, 2026

Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob Soboroff Episode 68

A musical tribute to the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lord of the Rings’: "#1 Trilly" (special appearances by Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Anna Kendrick, Method Man, Killer Mike, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving; footage from December 15, 2021 episode). Alexander Skarsgård discusses ‘Pillion’. Jacob Soboroff discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Firestorm’.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E69 · Feb 2, 2026

John Oliver Episode 69

The Trump Epstein Files. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with John Oliver)! John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E70 · Feb 3, 2026

Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin Episode 70

Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Crime 101’. Father James Martin discusses his new book, ‘Work in Progress’.

5.4 · You

45 min

S11 · E71 · Feb 4, 2026

Ian McKellen, I'm With Her, Laura Benanti Episode 71

A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Ian McKellen discusses his career and ‘An Ark’. I'm with Her performs "The Obvious Child" from their new album, ‘Sing Me Alive’.

6.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E72 · Feb 5, 2026

James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert Episode 72

First Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. James Taylor discusses his career as a singer-songwriter and performs "You Can Close Your Eyes", with his son Henry providing musical accompaniment.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E73 · Feb 16, 2026

Jennifer Garner Episode 73

Stephen explains why you can only see his interview with Rep. James Talarico on the show's Youtube channel, interviews Jennifer Garner and replays a 2021 interview with the late Robert Duvall.

6.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E74 · Feb 17, 2026

Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson Episode 74

Kaitlan Collins discusses ‘The Source’. Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written’.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E75 · Feb 18, 2026

Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat Episode 75

Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Basilica Snack Bar. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Awww. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Jon Ossoff discusses recent politics. Kyle MacLachlan discusses ‘Fallout’ and his new podcast, ‘What Are We Even Doing?’

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E76 · Feb 19, 2026

Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan Episode 76

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and journalist Michael Pollan.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E77 · Feb 23, 2026

Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong Episode 77

Stephen welcomes comedian Ray Romano, actress Emma Thompson takes The Colbert Questionert, and Cory Wong sits in with Louis Cato & the Great Big Joy Machine.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E78 · Feb 24, 2026

John Dickerson, Mitski Episode 78

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Mitski.

6.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E79 · Feb 25, 2026

Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford Episode 79

Stephen welcomes actress Teyana Taylor and actor Bradley Whitford.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E80 · Feb 26, 2026

Kurt & Wyatt Russell, CMAT Episode 80

Stephen welcomes actors Kurt & Wyatt Russell and a musical performance by CMAT.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E81 · Mar 2, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee Younger Episode 81

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, former special presidential envoy Brett McGurk, and Brandee Younger sits in with Louis Cato & the Great Big Joy Machine.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E82 · Mar 3, 2026

Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford Episode 82

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comic Maria Bamford.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E83 · Mar 4, 2026

Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive Episode 83

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell with a talk and “Late Show Home Shopping,” with a performance by Hozier and Lake Street Dive.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E84 · Mar 5, 2026

Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Guillén Episode 84

Stephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Fallon and actor Harvey Guillén.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E85 · Mar 9, 2026

John Lithgow, Paul Rieckhoff Episode 85

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and activist Paul Rieckhoff.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E86 · Mar 10, 2026

Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave Matthews Episode 86

Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Pfeiffer plus an interview with and musical performance by Dave Matthews.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E87 · Mar 11, 2026

Clarissa Ward, Pete Holmes Episode 87

Stephen welcomes journalist Clarissa Ward and comic Pete Holmes.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E88 · Mar 12, 2026

Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder Episode 88

Stephen welcomes comic Wanda Sykes, comic Robert Smigel, and a musical performance by Dan & Peggy Reeder.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E89 · Mar 16, 2026

Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, the Broadway cast of "The Book Of Mormon" Episode 89

Stephen welcomes animators Trey Parker & Matt Stone, songwriter Robert Lopez, actors Andrew Rannells with a performance by the broadway cast of “The Book of Mormon”.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E90 · Mar 17, 2026

Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea Michele, the Broadway cast and orchestra of "Chess" Episode 90

Stephen welcomes actor Elijah Wood, actor David Alan Grier, with a performance by Lea Michele and the Broadway cast and orchestra of ″Chess”.

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E91 · Mar 18, 2026

Edward Norton, José Andrés Episode 91

Stephen welcomes actor Edward Norton, and a cooking demo with Chef José Andrés.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E92 · Mar 30, 2026

John Mulaney, David Byrne Episode 92

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney plus an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne.

6.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E93 · Mar 31, 2026

Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall Episode 93

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and comic Arsenio Hall.

6.3 · You

45 min

S11 · E94 · Apr 1, 2026

Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers Episode 94

Stephen welcomes actress Meryl Streep and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E95 · Apr 2, 2026

Paul Simon, Ramy Youssef Episode 95

Stephen welcomes Paul Simon for an interview & performance, and comedian Ramy Youssef.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E96 · Apr 6, 2026

Keanu Reeves, Jack White Episode 96

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves and musician Jack White.

6.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E97 · Apr 7, 2026

Oprah Winfrey, Brandi Carlile Episode 97

Stephen welcomes media personality Oprah Winfrey plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E98 · Apr 8, 2026

Bryan Cranston, Robert Plant Episode 98

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and a musical performance by Robert Plant.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E99 · Apr 13, 2026

Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams Episode 99

Stephen welcomes actress Maya Rudolph, actor Nick Offerman, musician Jeff Tweedy, a performance by Hayley Williams & Jeff Tweedy, and a special appearance by Rachel Dratch.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E100 · Apr 14, 2026

Billy Crystal, Ina Garten Episode 100

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and chef Ina Garten.

6.4 · You

45 min

S11 · E101 · Apr 15, 2026

Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson Episode 101

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and comic Josh Johnson.

5.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E102 · Apr 16, 2026

Anderson Cooper, Patton Oswalt Episode 102

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actor Patton Oswalt.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E103 · Apr 20, 2026

Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper Episode 103

Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and journalist Jake Tapper.

5.9 · You

45 min

S11 · E104 · Apr 21, 2026

Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYE, John Kerry Episode 104

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a musical performance by RAYE, and former Secretary of State John Kerry.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E105 · Apr 22, 2026

Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis Episode 105

Stephen welcomes politician Pete Buttigieg, actor Andy Serkis, and Late Show Home Shopping with Jon Stewart.

5.6 · You

45 min

S11 · E106 · Apr 23, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe Episode 106

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren plus an interview with and musical performance by Michael Stipe.

5.5 · You

45 min

S11 · E107 · May 4, 2026

Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters Episode 107

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan, musician Dave Grohl, and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.

6.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E108 · May 5, 2026

Barack Obama Episode 108

Stephen welcomes President Barack Obama.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E109 · May 6, 2026

Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert Episode 109

Stephen welcomes actress Sally Field, a musical performance by Chris Stapleton, and Mother’s Day “First Drafts” with Evie McGee Colbert.

6.2 · You

45 min

S11 · E110 · May 7, 2026

John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, the Avett Brothers Episode 110

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and “Kids Pitch” with special appearances by Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden & The Avett Brothers.

5.8 · You

45 min

S11 · E111 · May 11, 2026

Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson Episode 111

Stephen welcomes the hosts of “Strike Force Five” – Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E112 · May 12, 2026

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal Episode 112

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and actor Pedro Pascal.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E113 · May 13, 2026

Barack Obama, Tom Hanks Episode 113

Stephen welcomes former President Barack Obama with The Colbert Questionert, actor Tom Hanks, with a special Broadway performance featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, and Patrick Wilson.

6.0 · You

45 min

S11 · E114 · May 14, 2026

David Letterman, the Strokes Episode 114

Stephen welcomes TV host David Letterman and a musical performance by The Strokes.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E115 · May 18, 2026

The Worst of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" (Not A Clip Show!) Episode 115

Stephen looks back at the worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Not a clip show!

5.7 · You

45 min

S11 · E116 · May 19, 2026

Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne Episode 116

Stephen welcomes TV host Jon Stewart, filmmaker Steven Spielberg, and a musical performance by David Byrne with Stephen Colbert.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E117 · May 20, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Episode 117

Stephen welcomes a musical performance by Bruce Springsteen, plus Stephen himself takes The Colbert Questionert with the help of some special guests.

6.1 · You

45 min

S11 · E118 · May 21, 2026

Hello Goodbye Episode 118

A celebration of the show on its final day.

7.3 · You

118 episodes in Season 11

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