Season 5

Season 5 (2019)


Episodes: 173

Star Cast: Stephen Colbert ,





Episodes List

Ep.1 Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry

Air Date: 2019-09-03

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.

Ep.2 Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies

Air Date: 2019-09-04

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.

Ep.3 Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton

Air Date: 2019-09-05

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.

Ep.4 Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks

Air Date: 2019-09-09

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.

Ep.5 Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey

Air Date: 2019-09-10

Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.

Ep.6 James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend

Air Date: 2019-09-11

Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.

Ep.7 Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett

Air Date: 2019-09-12

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.

Ep.8 Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond

Air Date: 2019-09-16

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.

Ep.9 Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen

Air Date: 2019-09-17

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).

Ep.10 Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett

Air Date: 2019-09-18

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

Ep.11 Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia

Air Date: 2019-09-19

Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.

Ep.12 The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!

Air Date: 2019-09-20

A recap of the best moments of Season 4.

Ep.13 Paul McCartney

Air Date: 2019-09-23

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.

Ep.14 Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Air Date: 2019-09-24

Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Ep.15 Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

Air Date: 2019-09-25

Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.

Ep.16 Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

Air Date: 2019-09-26

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.

Ep.17 Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara

Air Date: 2019-09-27

Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.

Ep.18 Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco

Air Date: 2019-09-30

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.

Ep.19 Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

Air Date: 2019-10-01

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.

Ep.20 Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema

Air Date: 2019-10-02

Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.

Ep.21 Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes

Air Date: 2019-10-03

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.

Ep.22 Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso

Air Date: 2019-10-04

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.

Ep.23 Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

Air Date: 2019-10-07

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.

Ep.24 Will Smith, Andrew Scott

Air Date: 2019-10-08

Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.

Ep.25 Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg

Air Date: 2019-10-09

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.

Ep.26 John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

Air Date: 2019-10-10

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.

Ep.27 Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds

Air Date: 2019-10-21

Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.

Ep.28 John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

Air Date: 2019-10-22

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.

Ep.29 Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

Air Date: 2019-10-23

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.

Ep.30 Steve Carell, Toby Keith

Air Date: 2019-10-24

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

Ep.31 Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

Air Date: 2019-10-25

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.

Ep.32 Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

Air Date: 2019-10-28

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.

Ep.33 Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

Air Date: 2019-10-29

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Ep.34 Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

Air Date: 2019-10-30

Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

Ep.35 Nancy Pelosi

Air Date: 2019-10-31

Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Ep.36 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

Air Date: 2019-11-01

Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.

Ep.37 Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

Air Date: 2019-11-04

Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.

Ep.38 Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

Air Date: 2019-11-05

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Ep.39 Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

Air Date: 2019-11-06

Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.

Ep.40 John Dickerson, King Princess

Air Date: 2019-11-07

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.

Ep.41 Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

Air Date: 2019-11-12

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.

Ep.42 Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

Air Date: 2019-11-13

Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.

Ep.43 Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

Air Date: 2019-11-14

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.

Ep.44 David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

Air Date: 2019-11-15

Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.

Ep.45 Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

Air Date: 2019-11-18

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.

Ep.46 Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

Air Date: 2019-11-19

Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.

Ep.47 John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

Air Date: 2019-11-20

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.

Ep.48 Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

Air Date: 2019-11-21

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.

Ep.49 Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

Air Date: 2019-11-22

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.

Ep.50 Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

Air Date: 2019-11-25

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.

Ep.51 Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren

Air Date: 2019-11-26

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.

Ep.52 LL Cool J, José Andrés

Air Date: 2019-11-27

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.

Ep.53 Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams

Air Date: 2019-12-04

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.

Ep.54 Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd

Air Date: 2019-12-05

Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

Ep.55 Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd

Air Date: 2019-12-06

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

Ep.56 Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw

Air Date: 2019-12-09

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.

Ep.57 Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste

Air Date: 2019-12-10

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

Ep.58 Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett

Air Date: 2019-12-11

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

Ep.59 Rep. Adam Schiff

Air Date: 2019-12-12

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.

Ep.60 Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser

Air Date: 2019-12-13

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.”

Ep.61 Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel

Air Date: 2019-12-16

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.

Ep.62 Jamie Foxx

Air Date: 2019-12-17

Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.

Ep.63 Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart

Air Date: 2019-12-18

Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.

Ep.64 Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones

Air Date: 2019-12-19

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.

Ep.65 Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

Air Date: 2020-01-06

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

Ep.66 Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett

Air Date: 2020-01-07

Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.

Ep.67 Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez

Air Date: 2020-01-08

Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.

Ep.68 Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley

Air Date: 2020-01-09

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.

Ep.69 Laura Dern, Kesha

Air Date: 2020-01-10

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.

Ep.70 Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

Air Date: 2020-01-13

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”

Ep.71 Michael Bloomberg

Air Date: 2020-01-14

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

Ep.72 Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany

Air Date: 2020-01-15

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.

Ep.73 Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang

Air Date: 2020-01-16

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.

Ep.74 Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer

Air Date: 2020-01-20

Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.

Ep.75 Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett

Air Date: 2020-01-21

Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.

Ep.76 John Mulaney

Air Date: 2020-01-22

Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.

Ep.77 Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart

Air Date: 2020-01-23

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.

Ep.78 Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez

Air Date: 2020-01-28

Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.

Ep.79 Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers

Air Date: 2020-01-29

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.

Ep.80 Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey

Air Date: 2020-01-30

Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.

Ep.81 Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'

Air Date: 2020-01-31

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.”

Ep.82 James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

Air Date: 2020-02-03

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.

Ep.83 John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig

Air Date: 2020-02-04

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.

Ep.84 Jim Carrey

Air Date: 2020-02-05

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.

Ep.85 Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt

Air Date: 2020-02-06

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.

Ep.86 James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka

Air Date: 2020-02-07

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.

Ep.87 John Oliver, Alex Ebert

Air Date: 2020-02-10

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

Ep.88 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney

Air Date: 2020-02-11

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

Ep.89 Will Ferrell

Air Date: 2020-02-12

Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.

Ep.90 James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver

Air Date: 2020-02-13

Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.

Ep.91 Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld

Air Date: 2020-02-24

Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.

Ep.92 Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

Air Date: 2020-02-25

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.

Ep.93 Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren

Air Date: 2020-02-26

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Ep.94 John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO

Air Date: 2020-02-27

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.

Ep.95 Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.

Ep.96 Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor

Air Date: 2020-03-02

Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

Ep.97 Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier

Air Date: 2020-03-03

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.

Ep.98 Chris Hayes, David Chang

Air Date: 2020-03-04

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.

Ep.99 Keith Urban, Casey Wilson

Air Date: 2020-03-05

Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

Ep.100 Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell

Air Date: 2020-03-06

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.

Ep.101 John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray

Air Date: 2020-03-09

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.

Ep.102 Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard

Air Date: 2020-03-10

Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.

Ep.103 Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura

Air Date: 2020-03-11

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.

Ep.104 Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Air Date: 2020-03-12

Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Ep.105 John Oliver

Air Date: 2020-03-30

Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.

Ep.106 Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine

Air Date: 2020-03-31

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.

Ep.107 Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban

Air Date: 2020-04-01

Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

Ep.108 Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys

Air Date: 2020-04-02

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.

Ep.109 Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James

Air Date: 2020-04-06

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.

Ep.110 Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe

Air Date: 2020-04-07

Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.

Ep.111 Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile

Air Date: 2020-04-08

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.

Ep.112 Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews

Air Date: 2020-04-09

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.

Ep.113 Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt

Air Date: 2020-04-13

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.

Ep.114 Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett

Air Date: 2020-04-14

Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.

Ep.115 Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger

Air Date: 2020-04-15

Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.

Ep.116 Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin

Air Date: 2020-04-16

Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.

Ep.117 Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson

Air Date: 2020-04-20

Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.

Ep.118 Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge

Air Date: 2020-04-21

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

Ep.119 Nathan Lane, José Andrés

Air Date: 2020-04-22

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.

Ep.120 Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin

Air Date: 2020-04-23

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.

Ep.121 John Mulaney, John Fogerty

Air Date: 2020-04-27

Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.

Ep.122 Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward

Air Date: 2020-04-28

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

Ep.123 Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim

Air Date: 2020-04-29

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.

Ep.124 Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti

Air Date: 2020-04-30

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.

Ep.125 Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney

Air Date: 2020-05-01

Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.

Ep.126 Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster

Air Date: 2020-05-04

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.

Ep.127 Stephen King, Sheryl Crow

Air Date: 2020-05-05

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

Ep.128 Robert De Niro, Randy Newman

Air Date: 2020-05-06

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.

Ep.129 Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens

Air Date: 2020-05-07

Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.

Ep.130 Jake Tapper, Tame Impala

Air Date: 2020-05-11

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.

Ep.131 Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper

Air Date: 2020-05-12

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.

Ep.132 Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard

Air Date: 2020-05-13

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.

Ep.133 John Lithgow, Alison Roman

Air Date: 2020-05-14

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.

Ep.134 Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo

Air Date: 2020-05-18

Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.

Ep.135 Gayle King, Amy Sedaris

Air Date: 2020-05-19

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.

Ep.136 Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll

Air Date: 2020-05-20

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.

Ep.137 Vice President Joe Biden

Air Date: 2020-05-21

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.

Ep.138 Killer Mike, Chris Hayes

Air Date: 2020-06-01

Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.

Ep.139 Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore

Air Date: 2020-06-02

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.

Ep.140 Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe

Air Date: 2020-06-03

Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.

Ep.141 Cory Booker, Brian Wilson

Air Date: 2020-06-04

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.

Ep.142 Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter

Air Date: 2020-06-05

Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.

Ep.143 Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho

Air Date: 2020-06-09

Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.

Ep.144 Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips

Air Date: 2020-06-10

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.

Ep.145 Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow

Air Date: 2020-06-11

Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.

Ep.146 John Dickerson, Black Pumas

Air Date: 2020-06-15

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.

Ep.147 Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

Air Date: 2020-06-16

Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.

Ep.148 Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson

Air Date: 2020-06-17

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.

Ep.149 Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia

Air Date: 2020-06-18

Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.

Ep.150 James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes

Air Date: 2020-06-22

Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

Ep.151 John Bolton

Air Date: 2020-06-23

Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.

Ep.152 Jon Stewart

Air Date: 2020-06-24

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.

Ep.153 Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt

Air Date: 2020-06-25

Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.

Ep.154 Norah O'Donnell, IDK

Air Date: 2020-07-13

Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.

Ep.155 Tom Hanks

Air Date: 2020-07-14

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.

Ep.156 Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus

Air Date: 2020-07-15

Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.

Ep.157 W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks

Air Date: 2020-07-16

Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.

Ep.158 Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers

Air Date: 2020-07-20

Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.

Ep.159 Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key

Air Date: 2020-07-21

Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.

Ep.160 Mary Trump

Air Date: 2020-07-22

Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.

Ep.161 Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds

Air Date: 2020-07-23

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.

Ep.162 Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5

Air Date: 2020-08-10

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.

Ep.163 Laura Linney

Air Date: 2020-08-11

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.

Ep.164 April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis

Air Date: 2020-08-12

Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.

Ep.165 Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose

Air Date: 2020-08-13

Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.

Ep.166 Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow

Air Date: 2020-08-17

Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

Ep.167 Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor

Air Date: 2020-08-18

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

Ep.168 Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff

Air Date: 2020-08-19

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.

Ep.169 Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers

Air Date: 2020-08-20

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.

Ep.170 Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti

Air Date: 2020-08-24

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.

Ep.171 Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter

Air Date: 2020-08-25

Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.

Ep.172 Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams

Air Date: 2020-08-26

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

Ep.173 Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter

Air Date: 2020-08-27

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.