Season 9

10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

Oct 2, 2023

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

Oct 3, 2023

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.

10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

Oct 4, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

Oct 5, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

Oct 9, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

Oct 10, 2023

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

Oct 11, 2023

Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

Oct 12, 2023

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

Oct 16, 2023

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

Oct 23, 2023

Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

Oct 24, 2023

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

Oct 25, 2023

Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

Oct 26, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

Oct 30, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

Oct 31, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)

Nov 1, 2023

Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)

Nov 2, 2023

Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

Nov 13, 2023

Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)

Nov 14, 2023

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)

Nov 15, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)

Nov 16, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)

Nov 20, 2023

Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)

Nov 21, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)

Nov 22, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)

Dec 11, 2023

Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)

Dec 12, 2023

Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)

Dec 13, 2023

Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)

Dec 14, 2023

Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.

12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)

Dec 18, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.

12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)

Dec 19, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)

Dec 20, 2023

Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.

12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)

Dec 21, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)

Jan 8, 2024

Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.

1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)

Jan 9, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

Jan 10, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.

1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

Jan 11, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)

Jan 16, 2024

Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.

1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

Jan 17, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.

1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

Jan 18, 2024

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

Jan 22, 2024

Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.

1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

Jan 23, 2024

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.

1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

Jan 24, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

Jan 25, 2024

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

Jan 29, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.

1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

Jan 30, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.

1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

Jan 31, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.

2/1/24 (John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake)

Feb 1, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.

2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

Feb 5, 2024

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

Feb 6, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.

2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

Feb 7, 2024

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

Feb 8, 2024

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.

2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

Feb 11, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

Feb 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.

2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)

Feb 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.

2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

Feb 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.

2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

Feb 15, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.

2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

Feb 26, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.

2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

Feb 27, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.

2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

Feb 28, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.

2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

Feb 29, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

Mar 4, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

Mar 5, 2024

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.

3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

Mar 6, 2024

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.

3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

Mar 7, 2024

Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.

3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

Mar 11, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.

3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

Mar 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

3/13/24 (Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega)

Mar 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.

3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

Mar 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.

3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

Mar 25, 2024

Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.

3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

Mar 26, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

Mar 27, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.

4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)

Apr 1, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.

4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)

Apr 2, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.

4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)

Apr 3, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.

4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)

Apr 4, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.

4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)

Apr 8, 2024

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.

4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)

Apr 9, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.

We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)

Apr 10, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)

Apr 15, 2024

Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

4/16/24 (Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers)

Apr 16, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.

4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)

Apr 17, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)

Apr 18, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.

4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)

Apr 29, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.

4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)

Apr 30, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)

May 1, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”

5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)

May 2, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.

5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)

May 6, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)

May 7, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.

5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)

May 8, 2024

Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.

5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)

May 9, 2024

Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.

5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)

May 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.

5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)

May 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.

5/15/24 George Stephanopoulos/Michelle Buteau

May 15, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.

5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)

May 16, 2024

Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")

May 20, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”

5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)

May 21, 2024

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.

5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)

May 22, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)

May 23, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.

6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)

Jun 3, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.

6/4/24 (Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke, a performance from Broadway's "Illinoise")

Jun 4, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”

6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)

Jun 5, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.

6/6/24 (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier)

Jun 6, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.

6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)

Jun 10, 2024

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.

6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)

Jun 11, 2024

Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.

6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)

Jun 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.

6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)

Jun 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)

Jun 17, 2024

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.

6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)

Jun 18, 2024

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)

Jun 19, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)

Jun 20, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.

7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)

Jul 8, 2024

7/9/24 (Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy)

Jul 9, 2024

7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)

Jul 10, 2024

7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)

Jul 11, 2024

7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)

Jul 15, 2024

7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)

Jul 16, 2024

7/17/24 (Glen Powell, Charlamagne Tha God)

Jul 17, 2024

7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)

Jul 18, 2024

7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)

Jul 22, 2024

7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)

Jul 23, 2024

7/24/24 (Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson)

Jul 24, 2024

7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)

Jul 25, 2024

8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)

Aug 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.

8/13/24 (Bowen Yang, Nick Cave)

Aug 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.

8/14/24 (Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky)

Aug 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.

8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)

Aug 15, 2024

8/19/24 (Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

Aug 19, 2024

8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)

Aug 20, 2024

8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)

Aug 21, 2024

8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)

Aug 22, 2024