The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Season 5
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 (173)
1. Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
10.0Aired 3 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
2. Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
10.0Aired 4 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
3. Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
Aired 5 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
4. Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
Aired 9 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
5. Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
Aired 10 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
6. James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
10.0Aired 11 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
7. Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
Aired 12 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
8. Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
Aired 16 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
9. Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
Aired 17 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
10. Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
Aired 18 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
11. Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
Aired 19 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
12. The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
Aired 20 September 2019 • 45 min
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
13. Paul McCartney
Aired 23 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.
14. Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Aired 24 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
15. Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
Aired 25 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
16. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
Aired 26 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
17. Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
Aired 27 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
18. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
Aired 30 September 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
19. Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
Aired 1 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
20. Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
Aired 2 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
21. Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
Aired 3 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
22. Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
Aired 4 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
23. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
Aired 7 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
24. Will Smith, Andrew Scott
Aired 8 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
25. Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
Aired 9 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
26. John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
Aired 10 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
27. Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds
Aired 21 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
28. John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews
Aired 22 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
29. Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage
Aired 23 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
30. Steve Carell, Toby Keith
Aired 24 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
31. Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
Aired 25 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
32. Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones
Aired 28 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
33. Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch
Aired 29 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
34. Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert
Aired 30 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
35. Nancy Pelosi
Aired 31 October 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
36. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
Aired 1 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
37. Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown
Aired 4 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
38. Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar
Aired 5 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
39. Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
Aired 6 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
40. John Dickerson, King Princess
Aired 7 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
41. Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids
Aired 12 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
42. Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace
Aired 13 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
43. Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke
Aired 14 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
44. David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
Aired 15 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
45. Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern
Aired 18 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
46. Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
Aired 19 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
47. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner
Aired 20 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
48. Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum
Aired 21 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
49. Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe
Aired 22 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
50. Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
Aired 25 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
51. Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
Aired 26 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
52. LL Cool J, José Andrés
Aired 27 November 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
53. Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
Aired 4 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
54. Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd
Aired 5 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
55. Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd
Aired 6 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
56. Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw
Aired 9 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
57. Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste
Aired 10 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
58. Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett
Aired 11 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
59. Rep. Adam Schiff
Aired 12 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.
60. Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
Aired 13 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
61. Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel
Aired 16 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
62. Jamie Foxx
Aired 17 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.
63. Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart
Aired 18 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
64. Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
Aired 19 December 2019 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
65. Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert
Aired 6 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
66. Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett
Aired 7 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
67. Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez
Aired 8 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
68. Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
Aired 9 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
69. Laura Dern, Kesha
Aired 10 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
70. Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Aired 13 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
71. Michael Bloomberg
Aired 14 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
72. Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany
Aired 15 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
73. Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang
Aired 16 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
74. Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer
Aired 20 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
75. Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
Aired 21 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
76. John Mulaney
Aired 22 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.
77. Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart
Aired 23 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
78. Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez
Aired 28 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
79. Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
Aired 29 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
80. Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey
6.0Aired 30 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
81. Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'
Aired 31 January 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”
82. James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
Aired 3 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
83. John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig
Aired 4 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
84. Jim Carrey
Aired 5 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.
85. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt
Aired 6 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
86. James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka
Aired 7 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
87. John Oliver, Alex Ebert
Aired 10 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
88. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney
Aired 11 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
89. Will Ferrell
Aired 12 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.
90. James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
Aired 13 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
91. Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
Aired 24 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
92. Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
Aired 25 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
93. Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren
Aired 26 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
94. John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO
Aired 27 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
95. Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
Aired 28 February 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
96. Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor
Aired 2 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
97. Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier
Aired 3 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
98. Chris Hayes, David Chang
Aired 4 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
99. Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
Aired 5 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
100. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell
Aired 6 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
101. John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray
Aired 9 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
102. Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
Aired 10 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
103. Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura
Aired 11 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
104. Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Aired 12 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
105. John Oliver
Aired 30 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.
106. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
Aired 31 March 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
107. Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
Aired 1 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
108. Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys
Aired 2 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
109. Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James
Aired 6 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
110. Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
Aired 7 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
111. Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile
Aired 8 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
112. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews
Aired 9 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.
113. Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt
Aired 13 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
114. Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
Aired 14 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
115. Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger
Aired 15 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
116. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
Aired 16 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
117. Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
Aired 20 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
118. Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge
Aired 21 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
119. Nathan Lane, José Andrés
Aired 22 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.
120. Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
Aired 23 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
121. John Mulaney, John Fogerty
Aired 27 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
122. Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward
Aired 28 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
123. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim
Aired 29 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
124. Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti
Aired 30 April 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
125. Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney
Aired 1 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
126. Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
Aired 4 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
127. Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
Aired 5 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
128. Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
Aired 6 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
129. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
Aired 7 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
130. Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
Aired 11 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
131. Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
Aired 12 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
132. Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
Aired 13 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
133. John Lithgow, Alison Roman
Aired 14 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
134. Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo
Aired 18 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
135. Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
Aired 19 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
136. Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll
Aired 20 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
137. Vice President Joe Biden
Aired 21 May 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
138. Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
Aired 1 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
139. Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore
Aired 2 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
140. Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
Aired 3 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
141. Cory Booker, Brian Wilson
Aired 4 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
142. Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter
Aired 5 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
143. Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
Aired 9 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
144. Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips
Aired 10 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
145. Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow
Aired 11 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
146. John Dickerson, Black Pumas
Aired 15 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
147. Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Aired 16 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
148. Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
Aired 17 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
149. Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia
Aired 18 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
150. James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes
Aired 22 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
151. John Bolton
Aired 23 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.
152. Jon Stewart
Aired 24 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.
153. Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
Aired 25 June 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
154. Norah O'Donnell, IDK
Aired 13 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
155. Tom Hanks
Aired 14 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.
156. Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
Aired 15 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
157. W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
Aired 16 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
158. Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers
Aired 20 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
159. Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key
Aired 21 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
160. Mary Trump
Aired 22 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.
161. Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
Aired 23 July 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
162. Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5
Aired 10 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
163. Laura Linney
Aired 11 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.
164. April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
Aired 12 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
165. Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
Aired 13 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
166. Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow
Aired 17 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
167. Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
Aired 18 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
168. Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
Aired 19 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
169. Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
Aired 20 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
170. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti
Aired 24 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
171. Bland Oppurtunity
Aired 25 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
172. Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
Aired 26 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
173. Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter
Aired 27 August 2020 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.