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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Ended: Friday, August 18, 2017

When does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 come out?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 premiered Tuesday, September 6, 2016 on CBS and ended Friday, August 18, 2017. The season has 206 episodes.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 release schedule

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 episode release dates
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1. Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove

Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

2. Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".

Wednesday · 10 years ago

3. Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.

Thursday · 10 years ago

4. Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discusses 'Secret Eats’.

Friday · 10 years ago

5. Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’.

Monday · 10 years ago

6. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

7. Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

8. Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

Thursday · 10 years ago

9. John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.

Friday · 10 years ago

10. Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance.

Monday · 10 years ago

11. First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

12. Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

13. Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’.

Thursday · 10 years ago

14. Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.

Friday · 10 years ago

15. Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma Willmann gives a stand-up performance.

Monday · 10 years ago

16. Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

17. Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

18. Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World

Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.

Thursday · 10 years ago

19. Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.

Friday · 10 years ago

20. Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.

Monday · 10 years ago

21. John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

22. Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

23. Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.

Thursday · 10 years ago

24. Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.

Friday · 10 years ago

25. President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’.

Monday · 10 years ago

26. Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph

Nick Offerman discusses his new book, 'Good Clean Fun'. Wayne Gretzky discusses his new book, '99: Stories of the Game' and his career. Morgan Spurlock discusses 'Rats NYC'.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

27. Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver

Special live episode after the presidential debate. Hugh Laurie discusses 'Chance’ and the presidential race. Paul Reiser discusses the presidential race. Nate Silver discusses the presidential race.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

28. Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos

Tiger Woods discusses his career and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Elijah Wood discusses 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency’. Jorge Ramos discusses 'Hate Rising’.

Thursday · 10 years ago

29. Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean

The Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Revolt’. Wyclef Jean performs "If I Was President", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

Friday · 10 years ago

30. Tom Hanks, Adam Conover

Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.

Monday · 10 years ago

31. Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski

Mitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney discusses 'Pure Genius’. Wyatt Cenac discusses 'People of Earth’.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

32. Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser

The Werd. Joel McHale discusses ‘The Great Indoors’. Abbi Jacobson discusses her new book, ‘Carry This Book’. Jon Glaser discusses ‘Jon Glaser Loves Gear’.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

33. Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company

World premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and the presidential race. The Record Company performs "On the Move" from their album 'Give It Back to You’.

Thursday · 10 years ago

34. Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco

Aimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘The Crown’. Sebastian Maniscalco gives a stand-up performance.

Friday · 10 years ago

35. Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers

Ruth Wilson discusses 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House’. J. B. Smoove discusses 'Almost Christmas’. The Ghost Brothers discuss ghost hunting.

Monday · 10 years ago

36. Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara

Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Mel Gibson). Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey discuss ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Tegan and Sara perform "Stop Desire" from their album 'Love You to Death’.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

37. Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis

Piano One-O-Fun (How to Vote) with Jon Batiste. Michael Strahan discusses 'Religion of Sports’. Nick Kroll discusses 'Oh, Hello and Loving’. Aaron Lewis performs "That Ain't Country" from his album 'Sinner’.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

38. Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind

Stephen Colbert's Tinfoil Hat. Aaron Eckhart discusses 'Bleed for This’. Tig Notaro discusses her Southern heritage. Ron Suskind discusses 'Life, Animated’.

Thursday · 10 years ago

39. Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani

Stephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the presidential race. Maz Jobrani gives a stand-up performance.

Friday · 10 years ago

40. Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston

Special live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential race. Stevie Wonder discusses the presidential race, in addition to performing "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing". Katherine Waterston discusses 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, with an appearance by Sam Waterston.

Monday · 10 years ago

41. Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Special live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Universe’ and the presidential race. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discusses 'Triumph's Election Special 2016’.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

42. Sting, Thandie Newton

Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.

Thursday · 10 years ago

43. Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile

Highlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" animated sketch. Jeff Goldblum reflects on the election results. Elle King performs. Stephen seeks to find things all Americans have in common.

Monday · 9 years ago

44. Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard

Anna Kendrick discusses 'Scrappy Little Nobody’ in addition to performing "I'm Still Here" with Stephen. Mahershala Ali discusses 'Moonlight’. Chris Gethard gives a stand-up performance.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

45. Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam

Marion Cotillard discusses 'Allied’. Dev Patel discusses 'Lion’. Dwight Yoakam performs "Gone (That'll Be Me)" from his album 'Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…’.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

46. Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson

Amy Adams discusses 'Nocturnal Animals’. The Late Show Eyebrow Theater with Amy Adams. Simone Biles discusses 'Courage to Soar’. Jeff Watson discusses bear-handling.

Thursday · 9 years ago

47. William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers

The Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Protest" from their album 'American Band’.

Friday · 9 years ago

48. Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders

Michael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The Pretenders perform "Holy Commotion" from their album 'Alone’, featuring Dan Auerbach.

Monday · 9 years ago

49. James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters

Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips. James Marsden discusses 'Westworld’. Jimmie Johnson discusses his victorious NASCAR season. John Waters discusses his "A John Waters Christmas" tour.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

50. Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go

Post-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his new career as a soccer referee. OK Go performs "The One Moment" from their album 'Hungry Ghosts’.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

51. Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Tim Daly discusses 'Madam Secretary’ and the presidential race. Lauren Cohan discusses 'The Walking Dead’. Sleigh Bells performs "I Can Only Stare" from their album 'Jessica Rabbit’.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

52. Lauren Graham, Justin Long

Good News Bananas! Lauren Graham discusses 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ and ‘Talking as Fast as I Can’. Justin Long discusses 'Frank & Lola’.

Thursday · 9 years ago

53. Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie

The Big Furry Hat. Matthew Broderick discusses 'Rules Don't Apply’. Matthew Broderick's job offers. Ali Wentworth discusses 'Nightcap’. Fergie performs "Life Goes On" from her album 'Double Dutchess’.

Friday · 9 years ago

54. Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis

Jason Bateman discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Padma Lakshmi discusses her new books, ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices’ and ‘Herbs and Love, Loss, and What We Ate’. Michael Lewis discusses 'The Undoing Project’.

Monday · 9 years ago

55. Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled

The Late Show Family Meeting with Joe Biden. Joe Biden discusses the presidential race and the fight against cancer. DJ Khaled discusses his new book, 'The Keys’.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

56. Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus

Sigourney Weaver discusses the presidential race and ‘A Monster Calls’. Andy Cohen discusses 'Watch What Happens: Live and Superficial’. Pilobolus gives a modern dance performance.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

57. Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott

First Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebumps") from his album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’.

Thursday · 9 years ago

58. Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa

Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.

Friday · 9 years ago

59. John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones

"Christmas is Now". John Goodman discusses 'Patriots Day’. Denée Benton discusses 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’. Norah Jones performs "Peace" from her album 'Day Breaks’.

Monday · 9 years ago

60. Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mark Wahlberg discusses 'Patriots Day’. Lee Daniels discusses 'Star’. Miranda Lambert performs "Highway Vagabond" from her album 'The Weight of These Wings’.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

61. Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally

The Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan Mullally discusses 'Why Him?’. Smooshed: Holiday Edition with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

62. James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh

"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art. Gad Elmaleh gives a stand-up performance.

Thursday · 9 years ago

63. Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste

Stephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Batiste and assorted musicians perform a medley of holiday songs.

Friday · 9 years ago

64. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!

Stephen Colbert introduces highlight clips from the past year, including a post-election monologue, Tom Hanks, Midnight Confessions and a performance by OK Go.

Monday · 9 years ago

65. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2

Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

66. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3

Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

67. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4

Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.

Thursday · 9 years ago

68. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5

Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election

Friday · 9 years ago

69. Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende

Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from ‘The Barber of Seville’.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

70. Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman

Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by Night’ and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses 'Just Keep Livin'.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

71. Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney

Trump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Community Calendar: Mishawaka, Indiana. Alexa Davalos discusses 'The Man in the High Castle’. Whitney performs "Golden Days" from their album 'Light Upon the Lake’.

Thursday · 9 years ago

72. Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses 'Booze Traveler’.

Friday · 9 years ago

73. Billy Joel, Josh Holloway

Billy Joel discusses his career and ranks his top five songs. True Stories Behind the Hits with Billy Joel. Billy Joel performs "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". Josh Holloway discusses 'Colony’.

Monday · 9 years ago

74. Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant

Andrew Garfield discusses 'Silence’. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album 'Tell Me I'm Pretty’.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

75. Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman

Jude Law discusses 'The Young Pope’. Gabrielle Union discusses 'Being Mary Jane’. Thomas L. Friedman discusses 'Thank You for Being Late’ and the incoming administration.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

76. Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob

Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends’.

Thursday · 9 years ago

77. Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman

The Big Furry Hat. Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and his acting career. Rupert Friend discusses 'Homeland’. Gary Gulman gives a stand-up performance.

Friday · 9 years ago

78. Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck

The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck.

Monday · 9 years ago

79. Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried

Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

80. Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson

Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

81. Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop

Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

82. Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers

Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.

Friday · 9 years ago

83. Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy

Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.

Monday · 9 years ago

84. Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids

Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

85. Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain

Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

86. Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris

Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

87. Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown

Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.

Friday · 9 years ago

88. Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect

Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

89. John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers

TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

90. Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White

Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

91. David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd

Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

92. Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio

Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.

Friday · 9 years ago

93. Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina

Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.

Monday · 9 years ago

94. Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer

Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

95. Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders

Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

96. Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum

Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

97. Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers

Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.

Friday · 9 years ago

98. Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss

Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

99. Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown

Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

100. Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs

TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

101. Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco

Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

102. Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch

Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.

Friday · 9 years ago

103. Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna

Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

104. Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock

Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

105. Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.

Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

106. Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips

Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.

Thursday · 9 years ago

107. Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer

Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.

Friday · 9 years ago

108. Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna

Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

109. Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden

Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

110. Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy

Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

111. Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes

Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

112. Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito

Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.

Friday · 9 years ago

113. Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins

Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.

Monday · 9 years ago

114. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

115. Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

116. Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes

Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.

Monday · 9 years ago

117. Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day

Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

118. Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin

Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

119. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann

Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

120. Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903

Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

121. Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley

Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

122. Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene

Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

123. Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein

Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.

Friday · 9 years ago

124. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$

Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

125. Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty

Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

126. Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon

Actress Sigourney Weaver; podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

127. Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold

Thursday · 9 years ago

128. Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael

Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.

Friday · 9 years ago

129. Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle

Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.

Monday · 9 years ago

130. Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'

Actor Alec Baldwin; radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Moshe Kasher; Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

131. Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey

Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

132. Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow

Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

133. Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher

Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.

Friday · 9 years ago

134. Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart

Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

135. John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John

Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

136. America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band

Actress America Ferrera; actor Thomas Middleditch; author Virginia Grohl and musician Dave Grohl; Preservation Hall Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

137. LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz

Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

138. Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov

Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.

Friday · 9 years ago

139. Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams

Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

140. Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe

Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

141. Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer

Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

142. Charles Barkley, Debra Winger

Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.

Thursday · 9 years ago

143. Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius

Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.

Friday · 9 years ago

144. Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters

Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

145. Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry

Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

146. Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds

Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

147. Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef

Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.

Thursday · 9 years ago

148. Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach

Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.

Friday · 9 years ago

149. Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica

Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.

Monday · 9 years ago

150. Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain

Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

151. Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz

Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.

Wednesday · 9 years ago

152. Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx

Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.

Thursday · 9 years ago

153. Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone

Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.

Friday · 9 years ago

154. Rachel Maddow, Ben Platt

Monday · 9 years ago

155. Kevin Spacey, Terry Crews, Rob Huebel

Tuesday · 9 years ago

156. Robin Wright, Hannibal Buress, Paul Simon, Bill Frisell

Wednesday · 9 years ago

157. Oscar Isaac, Laurie Metcalf, April Ryan

Thursday · 9 years ago

158. Gordon Ramsay, David Sedaris, Pixies

Friday · 9 years ago

159. Kevin Hart, Ali Wentworth, The War on Drugs

Monday · 9 years ago

160. Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist

Tuesday · 9 years ago

161. Tilda Swinton, Andy Cohen, Jordan Klepper

Wednesday · 9 years ago

162. John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey

Thursday · 9 years ago

163. Jim Gaffigan, Anna Chlumsky, Louie Anderson

Friday · 9 years ago

164. Uzo Aduba, T.J. Miller, Oliver Stone

Monday · 9 years ago

165. Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave

Tuesday · 9 years ago

166. Trevor Noah, Ilana Glazer, Sam Richardson

Wednesday · 9 years ago

167. Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt

Thursday · 9 years ago

168. Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes

Friday · 9 years ago

169. Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band

Monday · 9 years ago

170. Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Tuesday · 9 years ago

171. Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Dive

Wednesday · 9 years ago

172. Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue

Monday · 9 years ago

173. Eric Stonestreet, John McEnroe, Lillie Mae

Tuesday · 9 years ago

174. Josh Duhamel, Justin Bartha, Brian Greene

Wednesday · 9 years ago

175. Naomi Watts, Ari Graynor, Swet Shop Boys

Thursday · 9 years ago

176. Michael Keaton, John McEnroe

Friday · 9 years ago

177. Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys

Monday · 9 years ago

178. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis

Tuesday · 9 years ago

179. John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter

Wednesday · 9 years ago

180. Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, The New Pornographers

Thursday · 9 years ago

181. John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Friday · 9 years ago

182. Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week

Monday · 9 years ago

183. Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues

Tuesday · 9 years ago

184. James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed

Wednesday · 9 years ago

185. Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week

Thursday · 9 years ago

186. Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week

Friday · 9 years ago

187. Paul Bettany; Laura Benanti; Tyler, The Creator

Monday · 9 years ago

188. Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks

Tuesday · 9 years ago

189. Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK

Wednesday · 9 years ago

190. Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon

Thursday · 9 years ago

191. Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Friday · 9 years ago

192. Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer

Monday · 9 years ago

193. Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman

Tuesday · 9 years ago

194. Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh

Wednesday · 9 years ago

195. Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Arcade Fire

Thursday · 9 years ago

196. Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Friday · 9 years ago

197. Laura Dern, Leah Remini, Trombone Shorty

Monday · 9 years ago

198. Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans

Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

199. Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Niecy Nash

Wednesday · 9 years ago

200. Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B

Thursday · 9 years ago

201. Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Friday · 9 years ago

202. Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher

Monday · 9 years ago

203. Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, Blackberry Smoke

Tuesday · 9 years ago

204. Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz

Wednesday · 9 years ago

205. John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear

Thursday · 9 years ago

206. Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue Finale

Friday · 9 years ago

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