The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Season 4
About this season
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Episodes (195)
1. John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji
5.5Aired 4 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.
2. Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan
5.5Aired 5 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.
3. Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan
10.0Aired 6 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.
4. Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock
10.0Aired 7 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.
5. Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People
10.0Aired 10 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.
6. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport
5.5Aired 11 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.
7. Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart
5.2Aired 12 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.
8. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit
Aired 13 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.
9. Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie
10.0Aired 14 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.
10. “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”
Aired 18 September 2018 • 45 min
A celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.
11. Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson
Aired 19 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.
12. Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage
Aired 20 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.
13. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani
Aired 21 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.
14. Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords
7.0Aired 24 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.
15. America Ferrera, Nas
Aired 25 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.
16. Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste
1.0Aired 26 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.
17. Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich
1.0Aired 27 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.
18. Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges
1.0Aired 28 September 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.
19. Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels
1.0Aired 1 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.
20. Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki
1.0Aired 2 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.
21. Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power
Aired 3 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.
22. Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo
Aired 4 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.
23. Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott
10.0Aired 5 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.
24. Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson
10.0Aired 15 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.
25. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti
5.5Aired 16 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.
26. Peter Dinklage, Busy Philipps, Noname
5.5Aired 17 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actress Busy Philipps, with musical guest Noname.
27. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Laura Benanti, The Revivalists
2.0Aired 18 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough with musical guests Mika Brzezinski, actress Laura Benanti, and The Revivalists.
28. Robin Wright, Caitlin Peluffo, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Melissa McCarthy
5.5Aired 19 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Robin Wright, comic Caitlin Peluffo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Melissa McCarthy.
29. Sarah Silverman, Scott Bakula, Transviolet
10.0Aired 22 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Sarah Silverman, actor Scott Bakula, with musical guest Transviolet.
30. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Charlamagne Tha God
Aired 23 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, and TV personality Charlamagne Tha God.
31. Gerard Butler, Rowan Atkinson, Ina Garten
6.0Aired 24 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Gerard Butler, actor Rowan Atkinson, and author Ina Garten.
32. Gayle King, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli
Aired 25 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King with musical guests Andrea and Matteo Bocelli.
33. Phil McGraw, Kayli Carter, Janelle Monáe
Aired 26 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Kayli Carter, with musical guest Janelle Monáe.
34. Kerry Washington, Taylor Mac
1.0Aired 29 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and talks with musical guest Taylor Mac.
35. Sarah Jessica Parker, Nancy Pelosi, Christine & the Queens
1.0Aired 30 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Jessica Parker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- Calif.), with musical guests Christine and the Queens.
36. Mike Myers, Christiane Amanpour
Aired 31 October 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mike Myers and journalist Christiane Amanpour.
37. Chris Wallace, Cole Sprouse, Tony Bennett
Aired 1 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV anchor Chris Wallace, actor Cole Sprouse, with musical guest Tony Bennett.
38. Billy Eichner, Itzhak Perlman
Aired 2 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and talks with musical guest Itzhak Perlman.
39. Jude Law, Amy Klobuchar
Aired 5 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
40. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Hasan Minhaj
Aired 6 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, and comic Hasan Minhaj. (A live broadcast for election night.)
41. Chris Pine, Major Garrett
Aired 7 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pine, Major Garrett, and CBS News chief White House correspondent.
42. Billy Crystal, Kirsten Gillibrand, Big Red Machine
10.0Aired 8 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, with musical guest Big Red Machine.
43. Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Big Red Machine
10.0Aired 9 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, with musical guest Big Red Machine.
44. Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy, Six-String Soldiers
10.0Aired 12 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy talks and performs, and Six-String Soldiers sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
45. Rachel Weisz, Jason Mantzoukas, Demetri Martin, Dolph Lundgren
8.0Aired 13 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Rachel Weisz, actor Jason Mantzoukas, comic Demetri Martin, and actor Dolph Lundgren.
46. Ricky Gervais, Bianna Golodryga, Flynn McGarry
Aired 14 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Ricky Gervais, TV personality Bianna Golodryga, and chef Flynn McGarry.
47. Ben Stiller, Jemele Hill, Jorja Smith
Aired 15 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller, sports journalist Jemele Hill, with musical guest Jorja Smith.
48. Timothée Chalamet, Sonia Sotomayor, Graham Kay
1.0Aired 16 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and comic Graham Kay.
49. Millie Bobby Brown, Anthony Salvanto, Josh Groban
Aired 19 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Millie Bobby Brown, CBS News anchor Anthony Salvanto, with musical guest Josh Groban.
50. Michael Douglas, Ben Sasse
Aired 20 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Douglas and Senator Ben Sasse.
51. Connie Britton, George R.R. Martin, José Andrés
1.0Aired 21 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Connie Britton, author George R.R. Martin, and chef José Andrés.
52. Cartoon Thanks-travaganza
Aired 26 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen and Jon’s Cartoon Thanks-travaganza.
53. Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jake Tapper, Kerry Washington, Charlamagne Tha God
Aired 27 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, journalist Jake Tapper, actress Kerry Washington, and comic Charlamagne Tha God.
54. Eric McCormack, David Alan Grier, Sara Bareilles
Aired 28 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Eric McCormack, actor David Alan Grier, with musical guest Sara Bareilles.
55. Garth Brooks, Tim Meadows
Aired 29 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Garth Brooks and actor Tim Meadows.
56. Michelle Obama, Common
Aired 30 November 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama with musical guest Common.
57. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lucas Hedges, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
6.0Aired 3 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Lucas Hedges, with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
58. Julia Roberts, Patrick Wilson
6.0Aired 4 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and actor Patrick Wilson.
59. Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer
Aired 5 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and actress Emily Mortimer.
60. Bernie Sanders, Chris Gethard
Aired 6 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and comic Chris Gethard.
61. Kathy Griffin, Emma Willmann
Aired 7 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Kathy Griffin and comic Emma Willmann.
62. Bryan Cranston, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Aired 10 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
63. Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Pally, Jungle
Aired 11 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, actor Adam Pally, with musical guest Jungle.
64. Leslie Mann, Brandon Micheal Hall, Lil' Wayne
Aired 12 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Leslie Mann, actor Brandon Micheal Hall, with musical guest Lil’ Wayne.
65. Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Julián Castro, Ira Madison III
Aired 13 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, and writer Ira Madison III.
66. Tony Shalhoub, Joe Wong, Bryan Cranston, Laura Linney, Rachel Dratch, John Oliver, Nick Kroll
Aired 14 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Shalhoub, comic Joe Wong, actor Bryan Cranston, actress Laura Linney, actress Rachel Dratch, TV host John Oliver, and actor Nick Kroll.
67. Sandra Bullock, Barry Jenkins
8.0Aired 17 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and director Barry Jenkins.
68. Emily Blunt, Adam Schiff, St. Paul & The Broken Bones
8.0Aired 18 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Rep. Adam Schiff, with musical guest St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
69. Steve Carell, KiKi Layne
10.0Aired 19 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and actress KiKi Layne.
70. John C. Reilly, Sen. Jeff Flake
Aired 20 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and Senator Jeff Flake.
71. Laura Benanti, Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
Aired 21 December 2018 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, comic Jon Stewart, with musical guest Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
72. Ethan Hawke, Jon Glaser, Taylor Bennett
Aired 7 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, actor Jon Glaser, with musical guest Taylor Bennett.
73. Keegan-Michael Key, Josh Hutcherson
10.0Aired 8 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and actor Josh Hutcherson.
74. Kevin Hart, Nicole Byer
Aired 9 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Hart and comic Nicole Byer.
75. Kamala Harris, Bradley Whitford, Gary Clark Jr.
10.0Aired 10 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris, actor Bradley Whitford, with musical guest Gary Clark Jr..
76. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jamie Oliver
Aired 11 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and chef Jamie Oliver.
77. James McAvoy, Sonequa Martin-Green, Kane Brown
Aired 14 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, with musical guest Kane Brown.
78. Kirsten Gillibrand, M. Night Shyamalan
Aired 15 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.
79. Jake Gyllenhaal, Pete Holmes
Aired 16 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, comic Pete Holmes.
80. Sarah Paulson, Killer Mike, Future
Aired 17 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, rapper Killer Mike, with musical guest Future.
81. William H. Macy, Rebecca Traister
Aired 18 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy and author Rebecca Traister.
82. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Method Man
Aired 21 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Method Man.
83. Drew Barrymore, Mo Rocca, Maggie Rogers
Aired 22 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore, TV personality Mo Rocca, with musical guest Maggie Rogers.
84. Matthew McConaughey, Better Oblivion Community Center
Aired 23 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey with musical guest Better Oblivion Community Center.
85. Michael Moore, Ken Marino, Dermot Kennedy
Aired 24 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, actor Ken Marino, with musical guest Dermot Kennedy.
86. John Goodman, Samantha Ruddy
Aired 25 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Goodman and comic Samantha Ruddy.
87. Cliff Sims, Paul Simon
Aired 28 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes the former special assistant to President Donald Trump, Cliff Sims, with musical guest Paul Simon.
88. Chris Christie, Yvette Nicole Brown
Aired 29 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
89. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Max Greenfield
Aired 30 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political consultant Mark McKinnon, journalist Alex Wagner, and actor Max Greenfield.
90. Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Django Gold
Aired 31 January 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Editor-in-Chief of “Vanity Fair”, and comic Django Gold.
91. Super Bowl Edition, with Conan O'Brien, James Taylor
Aired 3 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien, James Taylor performs, and surprise guests.
92. Taraji P. Henson, Matt Walsh, Marie Kondo
Aired 4 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Matt Walsh, and TV personality Marie Kondo.
93. Live broadcast following the State of the Union
Aired 5 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalists Norah O’Donnell, John Dickerson, Gayle King and Bianna Golodryga, and filmmaker Spike Lee.
94. Steve Buscemi, Bret Baier, Sasha Sloan
Aired 6 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi, TV personality Bret Baier, with musical guest Sasha Sloan.
95. Chris Pratt, Meghan McCain, Beirut
Aired 7 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pratt, TV personality Meghan McCain, with musical guest Beirut.
96. Glenn Close, Byron Bowers
Aired 8 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Glenn Close and comic Byron Bowers.
97. John Oliver, BLACKPINK
Aired 11 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with musical guest BLACKPINK.
98. Regina King, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Jena Friedman
Aired 12 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, and comic Jena Friedman.
99. Trevor Noah, Natasha Lyonne
Aired 13 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and actress Natasha Lyonne.
100. Bradley Cooper, Pete Buttigieg
Aired 14 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg.
101. Jeff Goldblum, Jacques Torres, The Marcus King Band
Aired 15 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, chef Jacques Torres, with musical guest The Marcus King Band.
102. Jake Tapper, Amy Sedaris, The Claypool Lennon Delirium
Aired 18 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest The Claypool Lennon Delirium.
103. Andrew McCabe, Dan Levy, Sigrid
Aired 19 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, actor Dan Levy, with musical guest Sigrid.
104. Reba McEntire, Margaret Brennan
Aired 20 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Reba McEntire and TV host Margaret Brennan.
105. Annette Bening, Ana Navarro, Ben Platt
Aired 21 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Annette Bening, political commentator Ana Navarro, with musical guest Ben Platt.
106. Don Cheadle, Colin Quinn
Aired 22 February 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and comic Colin Quinn.
107. Julianne Moore, Thomas Lennon, Bebe Rexha
Aired 4 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Thomas Lennon, with musical guest Bebe Rexha.
108. Kit Harington, Amber Tamblyn, Hozier
Aired 5 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kit Harington, actress Amber Tamblyn, with musical guest Hozier.
109. Willie Geist, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dwayne Perkins
Aired 6 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV personality Willie Geist, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and comic Dwayne Perkins.
110. Gayle King, Pamela Adlon, Mumford & Sons
Aired 7 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.
111. Cory Booker, Matt Ingebretson, Jake Weisman
Aired 8 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and actors Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman.
112. Damian Lewis, Tulsi Gabbard, Ellie Goulding
Aired 11 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.
113. John Turturro, Andrew Rannells, Robyn
Aired 12 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, actor Andrew Rannells, with musical guest Robyn.
114. Patricia Arquette, Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires
Aired 13 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, actor Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, with musical guests Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.
115. Christine Baranski, Adam Kinzinger, Aparna Nancherla
Aired 14 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and comic Aparna Nancherla.
116. Laura Benanti, Donnie Wahlberg, Heidi Schreck, Christine Baranski
Aired 15 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, actor Donnie Wahlberg, playwright Heidi Schreck, and actress Christine Baranski.
117. Lupita Nyong'o, Vicky Ward, Spike Jonze, Karen O, Danger Mouse
Aired 18 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o, author Vicky Ward, with musical guests Spike Jonze directs aance by Karen O and Danger Mouse.
118. Chris Hayes, Nico Parker
Aired 19 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Nico Parker.
119. Paul Giamatti, Doug Jones, Aparna Nancherla, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Aired 20 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, Senator Doug Jones, comic Aparna Nancherla, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
120. Elizabeth Warren, Tony Hale
Aired 25 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor Tony Hale.
121. Keri Russell, Martha Stewart
Aired 26 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Keri Russell and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart.
122. Charles Barkley, Tig Notaro
Aired 27 March 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Charles Barkley and actress Tig Notaro.
123. Nathan Lane, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Tan France
Aired 1 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane, TV personalities Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, and Karamo Brown and Tan France.
124. Emilia Clarke, Henry Winkler, H.E.R.
Aired 2 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Emilia Clarke, actor Henry Winkler, with musical guest H.E.R..
125. John Lithgow, Stacey Abrams, Kevin Garrett
Aired 3 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, politician Stacey Abrams, with musical guest Kevin Garrett.
126. Sandra Oh, Zachary Levi, Nina Nesbitt
Aired 4 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Zachary Levi, with musical guest Nina Nesbitt.
127. Hank Azaria, Henry Louis Gates Jr, Emilia Clarke, Jeff Goldblum
Aired 5 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria, literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr, actress Emilia Clarke, and actor Jeff Goldblum.
128. Zach Galifianakis, Eric Swalwell, Ellie Goulding
Aired 8 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, Rep. Eric Swalwell, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.
129. Michelle Williams, Emily Bazelon, Oscar the Grouch
Aired 9 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams, journalist Emily Bazelon, and a special appearance by Oscar the Grouch.
130. Anderson Cooper, Ruth Wilson, Ilhan Omar
Aired 10 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, actress Ruth Wilson, and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
131. Molly Shannon, Gary Cole, Paul Simon, Trevor Noah
Aired 15 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon, actor Gary Cole, Paul Simon performs, and TV host Trevor Noah.
132. Laurie Metcalf, Ramy Youssef, Cage the Elephant
Aired 16 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Laurie Metcalf, actor Ramy Youssef, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.
133. Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman, The Lumineers, “The Avengers” & Peter Grosz
Aired 17 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalists Anna Palmer with musical guests Jake Sherman & The Lumineers, special appearances by the cast of “Avengers: Endgame”, and actor Peter Grosz.
134. Samantha Bee, Retta, Neal Katyal, Cage the Elephant
Aired 18 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Samantha Bee, actress Retta, lawyer Neal Katyal’s analysis of the Mueller Report, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.
135. Robert De Niro, Beth Behrs
Aired 19 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Beth Behrs.
136. Seth Rogen, Ronda Rousey, Jessica Yellin
Aired 29 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen, professional wrestler Ronda Rousey, and author Jessica Yellin.
137. Christina Applegate, Van Jones, Bear Grylls
Aired 30 April 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Christina Applegate, author Van Jones, and adventurer Bear Grylls.
138. Mariska Hargitay, Thomas Middleditch, Hootie & the Blowfish
Aired 1 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Mariska Hargitay, actor Thomas Middleditch, with musical guest Hootie & the Blowfish.
139. Chris Cuomo, Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, James Taylor
Aired 2 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor Nicholas Hoult, actress Lily Collins, with musical guest James Taylor.
140. Craig Ferguson, Ronda Rousey
Aired 3 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Craig Ferguson and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey.
141. Common, Rachel Dratch, Maren Morris
Aired 6 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Common, actress Rachel Dratch, with musical guest Maren Morris.
142. Anne Hathaway, Ari Melber
Aired 7 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and attorney Ari Melber.
143. Bryan Cranston, RuPaul Charles, Bonnie Raitt
Aired 8 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, TV host RuPaul Charles, with musical guest Bonnie Raitt.
144. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, Clea DuVall
Aired 9 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, and Sarah Sutherland and Clea DuVall (“Veep”).
145. Keanu Reeves, Santino Fontana
Aired 10 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, actor Santino Fontana, and a special appearance by actor Bryan Cranston.
146. Bill Hader, James Bay
Aired 13 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bill Hader with musical guest James Bay.
147. Gayle King, Anthony Mason, Tony Dokoupil, Pete Holmes, The National
Aired 14 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason with musical guests Tony Dokoupil, comic Pete Holmes, and The National.
148. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, BTS
Aired 15 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and talks with musical guests Tommy Vietor, and BTS.
149. The Cast of The Big Bang Theory, Barenaked Ladies
Aired 16 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actors Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch (from “The Big Bang Theory”), with a musical performance by Barenaked Ladies.
150. Olivia Wilde, Scott Pelley, BTS
Aired 17 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde, journalist Scott Pelley, with musical guest BTS.
151. Julianna Margulies, Adm. William McRaven, The Broadway cast of 'The Prom'
10.0Aired 20 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, retired Adm. William McRaven, and performance from the cast of “The Prom.”
152. Howard Stern
10.0Aired 21 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes radio host Howard Stern.
153. Senator Kamala Harris, Kaitlyn Dever
10.0Aired 22 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and actress Kaitlyn Dever.
154. Conan O'Brien, Jim Sciutto, The National
10.0Aired 23 May 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host Conan O’Brien, journalist Jim Sciutto, with musical guest The National.
155. Wanda Sykes, Vanessa Bayer
10.0Aired 3 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and actress Vanessa Bayer.
156. Emma Thompson, Adam Scott, Spiritualized
Aired 4 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson, actor Adam Scott, with musical guest Spiritualized.
157. James Corden, Zoë Kravitz, Lewis Capaldi
Aired 5 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, actress Zoë Kravitz, with musical guest Lewis Capaldi.
158. Mindy Kaling, Seth Green
Aired 6 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and actor Seth Green.
159. Elisabeth Moss, Matt Bomer, Steven Rogers
Aired 7 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, actor Matt Bomer, and comic Steven Rogers.
160. Samuel L. Jackson, Ash Carter
Aired 10 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
161. Tim McGraw, Jon Meacham, Tessa Thompson, Jessie Reyez ft. 6lack
Aired 11 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Tim McGraw, historian Jon Meacham, actress Tessa Thompson, with musical guests Jessie Reyez and 6lack.
162. Beto O'Rourke, Billy Porter
Aired 12 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke and actor Billy Porter.
163. Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson, Lykke Li
10.0Aired 13 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson talks, with musical guests and with Lykke Li.
164. Aubrey Plaza, Dan Abrams
10.0Aired 14 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Dan Abrams.
165. Dax Shepard, Preet Bharara, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Aired 17 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Dax Shepard, lawyer Preet Bharara, with musical guest Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
166. Chris Matthews, Jessie Buckley
10.0Aired 18 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Matthews and talks with musical guest Jessie Buckley.
167. Ice Cube, Tig Notaro
10.0Aired 19 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ice Cube and comic Tig Notaro.
168. Russell Crowe, The Raconteurs
10.0Aired 20 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Russell Crowe with musical guest The Raconteurs.
169. Naomi Watts, Lori Lightfoot, The Raconteurs
Aired 21 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Naomi Watts, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with musical guest The Raconteurs.
170. Tom Holland, Andrew Yang, Jenny Lewis
Aired 24 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Holland and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, with musical guest Jenny Lewis.
171. Zendaya, Julian Edelman
Aired 25 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and professional football player Julian Edelman.
172. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Incubus
Aired 26 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with musical guest Incubus.
173. Chris Christie, Carly Zakin, Danielle Weisberg
Aired 27 June 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and the Skimm founders Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg.
174. Ricky Gervais, X Ambassadors
Aired 15 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais with musical guest X Ambassadors.
175. Awkwafina, Donny Deutsch, The Mountain Goats
Aired 16 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Awkwafina, TV personality Donny Deutsch, with musical guest The Mountain Goats.
176. Sofía Vergara, David Cross, Tove Lo
Aired 17 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sofía Vergara, comic David Cross, with musical guest Tove Lo.
177. Norah O'Donnell, Topher Grace
Aired 18 July 2019 • 45 min
News anchor Norah O'Donnell and actor Topher Grace appear as guests. Ahamed Weinberg performs stand-up comedy.
178. John Oliver, Joe Namath
Aired 19 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and retired professional football player Joe Namath.
179. Jake Gyllenhaal, Marianne Williamson, Daniel Simonsen
Aired 22 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, and stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen.
180. Julián Castro, Tony Hale, Nilüfer Yanya
Aired 23 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro, actor Tony Hale, with musical guest Nilüfer Yanya.
181. Chris Wallace, Jamie Bell
Aired 24 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Wallace and actor Jamie Bell.
182. Jeff Goldblum, Aisha Tyler
Aired 25 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Aisha Tyler.
183. John Leguizamo, Ricky Gervais, Candice Thompson
Aired 26 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, actor Ricky Gervais, and comic Candice Thompson.
184. Idris Elba, Maude Apatow, Perry Farrell
Aired 29 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, actress Maude Apatow, with musical guest Perry Farrell.
185. Jeff Daniels, Katy Tur, Jacob Soboroff
Aired 30 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff.
186. Rahm Emanuel, Michael Ian Black
Aired 31 July 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and actor Michael Ian Black.
187. Meek Mill, Nicholas Braun
Aired 1 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes rapper Meek Mill and actor Nicholas Braun.
188. Brian Cox,Hannah Gadsby, and Shane Torres.
Aired 5 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox, comic Hannah Gadsby, and stand-up comedian Shane Torres.
189. Amanda Seyfried, Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon, Keith L. Williams
Aired 6 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actors Jacob Tremblay, and Brady Noon and Keith L. Williams (“Good Boys”).
190. Tiffany Haddish, Jared Harris, The Smashing Pumpkins
Aired 7 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish, actor Jared Harris, with musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins.
191. Ron Burgundy
Aired 8 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes special guest Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell).
192. Cate Blanchett, Marc Maron
Aired 12 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett and actor Marc Maron.
193. Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Goo Goo Dolls
Aired 13 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, with musical guest Goo Goo Dolls.
194. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jillian Bell, Tori Kelly
Aired 14 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, actress Jillian Bell, with musical guest Tori Kelly.
195. Kirsten Dunst, Adam Devine, Lee Pace
Aired 15 August 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor Adam Devine, and actor Lee Pace.