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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Ended: Thursday, August 15, 2019

When does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 come out?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 premiered Tuesday, September 4, 2018 on CBS and ended Thursday, August 15, 2019. The season has 195 episodes.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 release schedule

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 episode release dates
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1. John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

2. Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan

Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

3. Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.

Thursday · 8 years ago

4. Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock

Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.

Friday · 8 years ago

5. Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.

Monday · 8 years ago

6. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

7. Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart

Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

8. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.

Thursday · 8 years ago

9. Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie

Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.

Friday · 8 years ago

10. “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”

A celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

11. Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

12. Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.

Thursday · 8 years ago

13. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani

Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.

Friday · 8 years ago

14. Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.

Monday · 8 years ago

15. America Ferrera, Nas

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

16. Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste

Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

17. Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.

Thursday · 8 years ago

18. Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.

Friday · 8 years ago

19. Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels

Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.

Monday · 8 years ago

20. Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki

Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

21. Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

22. Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.

Thursday · 8 years ago

23. Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott

Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.

Friday · 8 years ago

24. Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.

Monday · 8 years ago

25. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti

Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

26. Peter Dinklage, Busy Philipps, Noname

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actress Busy Philipps, with musical guest Noname.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

27. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Laura Benanti, The Revivalists

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough with musical guests Mika Brzezinski, actress Laura Benanti, and The Revivalists.

Thursday · 8 years ago

28. Robin Wright, Caitlin Peluffo, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Melissa McCarthy

Stephen welcomes actress Robin Wright, comic Caitlin Peluffo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Melissa McCarthy.

Friday · 8 years ago

29. Sarah Silverman, Scott Bakula, Transviolet

Stephen welcomes comic Sarah Silverman, actor Scott Bakula, with musical guest Transviolet.

Monday · 8 years ago

30. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Charlamagne Tha God

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, and TV personality Charlamagne Tha God.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

31. Gerard Butler, Rowan Atkinson, Ina Garten

Stephen welcomes actor Gerard Butler, actor Rowan Atkinson, and author Ina Garten.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

32. Gayle King, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King with musical guests Andrea and Matteo Bocelli.

Thursday · 8 years ago

33. Phil McGraw, Kayli Carter, Janelle Monáe

Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Kayli Carter, with musical guest Janelle Monáe.

Friday · 8 years ago

34. Kerry Washington, Taylor Mac

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and talks with musical guest Taylor Mac.

Monday · 8 years ago

35. Sarah Jessica Parker, Nancy Pelosi, Christine & the Queens

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Jessica Parker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- Calif.), with musical guests Christine and the Queens.

Tuesday · 8 years ago

36. Mike Myers, Christiane Amanpour

Stephen welcomes actor Mike Myers and journalist Christiane Amanpour.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

37. Chris Wallace, Cole Sprouse, Tony Bennett

Stephen welcomes TV anchor Chris Wallace, actor Cole Sprouse, with musical guest Tony Bennett.

Thursday · 8 years ago

38. Billy Eichner, Itzhak Perlman

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and talks with musical guest Itzhak Perlman.

Friday · 8 years ago

39. Jude Law, Amy Klobuchar

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Monday · 8 years ago

40. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Hasan Minhaj

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, and comic Hasan Minhaj. (A live broadcast for election night.)

Tuesday · 8 years ago

41. Chris Pine, Major Garrett

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pine, Major Garrett, and CBS News chief White House correspondent.

Wednesday · 8 years ago

42. Billy Crystal, Kirsten Gillibrand, Big Red Machine

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, with musical guest Big Red Machine.

Thursday · 8 years ago

43. Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Big Red Machine

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, with musical guest Big Red Machine.

Friday · 8 years ago

44. Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy, Six-String Soldiers

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy talks and performs, and Six-String Soldiers sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Monday · 7 years ago

45. Rachel Weisz, Jason Mantzoukas, Demetri Martin, Dolph Lundgren

Stephen welcomes actress Rachel Weisz, actor Jason Mantzoukas, comic Demetri Martin, and actor Dolph Lundgren.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

46. Ricky Gervais, Bianna Golodryga, Flynn McGarry

Stephen welcomes comic Ricky Gervais, TV personality Bianna Golodryga, and chef Flynn McGarry.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

47. Ben Stiller, Jemele Hill, Jorja Smith

Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller, sports journalist Jemele Hill, with musical guest Jorja Smith.

Thursday · 7 years ago

48. Timothée Chalamet, Sonia Sotomayor, Graham Kay

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and comic Graham Kay.

Friday · 7 years ago

49. Millie Bobby Brown, Anthony Salvanto, Josh Groban

Stephen welcomes actress Millie Bobby Brown, CBS News anchor Anthony Salvanto, with musical guest Josh Groban.

Monday · 7 years ago

50. Michael Douglas, Ben Sasse

Stephen welcomes actor Michael Douglas and Senator Ben Sasse.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

51. Connie Britton, George R.R. Martin, José Andrés

Stephen welcomes actress Connie Britton, author George R.R. Martin, and chef José Andrés.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

52. Cartoon Thanks-travaganza

Stephen and Jon’s Cartoon Thanks-travaganza.

Monday · 7 years ago

53. Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jake Tapper, Kerry Washington, Charlamagne Tha God

Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, journalist Jake Tapper, actress Kerry Washington, and comic Charlamagne Tha God.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

54. Eric McCormack, David Alan Grier, Sara Bareilles

Stephen welcomes actor Eric McCormack, actor David Alan Grier, with musical guest Sara Bareilles.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

55. Garth Brooks, Tim Meadows

Stephen welcomes singer Garth Brooks and actor Tim Meadows.

Thursday · 7 years ago

56. Michelle Obama, Common

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama with musical guest Common.

Friday · 7 years ago

57. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lucas Hedges, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

Stephen welcomes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Lucas Hedges, with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.

Monday · 7 years ago

58. Julia Roberts, Patrick Wilson

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and actor Patrick Wilson.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

59. Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and actress Emily Mortimer.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

60. Bernie Sanders, Chris Gethard

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and comic Chris Gethard.

Thursday · 7 years ago

61. Kathy Griffin, Emma Willmann

Stephen welcomes comic Kathy Griffin and comic Emma Willmann.

Friday · 7 years ago

62. Bryan Cranston, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Monday · 7 years ago

63. Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Pally, Jungle

Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, actor Adam Pally, with musical guest Jungle.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

64. Leslie Mann, Brandon Micheal Hall, Lil' Wayne

Stephen welcomes actress Leslie Mann, actor Brandon Micheal Hall, with musical guest Lil’ Wayne.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

65. Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Julián Castro, Ira Madison III

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, and writer Ira Madison III.

Thursday · 7 years ago

66. Tony Shalhoub, Joe Wong, Bryan Cranston, Laura Linney, Rachel Dratch, John Oliver, Nick Kroll

Stephen welcomes actor Tony Shalhoub, comic Joe Wong, actor Bryan Cranston, actress Laura Linney, actress Rachel Dratch, TV host John Oliver, and actor Nick Kroll.

Friday · 7 years ago

67. Sandra Bullock, Barry Jenkins

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and director Barry Jenkins.

Monday · 7 years ago

68. Emily Blunt, Adam Schiff, St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Rep. Adam Schiff, with musical guest St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

69. Steve Carell, KiKi Layne

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and actress KiKi Layne.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

70. John C. Reilly, Sen. Jeff Flake

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and Senator Jeff Flake.

Thursday · 7 years ago

71. Laura Benanti, Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, comic Jon Stewart, with musical guest Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Friday · 7 years ago

72. Ethan Hawke, Jon Glaser, Taylor Bennett

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, actor Jon Glaser, with musical guest Taylor Bennett.

Monday · 7 years ago

73. Keegan-Michael Key, Josh Hutcherson

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and actor Josh Hutcherson.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

74. Kevin Hart, Nicole Byer

Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Hart and comic Nicole Byer.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

75. Kamala Harris, Bradley Whitford, Gary Clark Jr.

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris, actor Bradley Whitford, with musical guest Gary Clark Jr..

Thursday · 7 years ago

76. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jamie Oliver

Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and chef Jamie Oliver.

Friday · 7 years ago

77. James McAvoy, Sonequa Martin-Green, Kane Brown

Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, with musical guest Kane Brown.

Monday · 7 years ago

78. Kirsten Gillibrand, M. Night Shyamalan

Stephen welcomes Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

79. Jake Gyllenhaal, Pete Holmes

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, comic Pete Holmes.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

80. Sarah Paulson, Killer Mike, Future

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, rapper Killer Mike, with musical guest Future.

Thursday · 7 years ago

81. William H. Macy, Rebecca Traister

Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy and author Rebecca Traister.

Friday · 7 years ago

82. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Method Man

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Method Man.

Monday · 7 years ago

83. Drew Barrymore, Mo Rocca, Maggie Rogers

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore, TV personality Mo Rocca, with musical guest Maggie Rogers.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

84. Matthew McConaughey, Better Oblivion Community Center

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey with musical guest Better Oblivion Community Center.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

85. Michael Moore, Ken Marino, Dermot Kennedy

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, actor Ken Marino, with musical guest Dermot Kennedy.

Thursday · 7 years ago

86. John Goodman, Samantha Ruddy

Stephen welcomes actor John Goodman and comic Samantha Ruddy.

Friday · 7 years ago

87. Cliff Sims, Paul Simon

Stephen welcomes the former special assistant to President Donald Trump, Cliff Sims, with musical guest Paul Simon.

Monday · 7 years ago

88. Chris Christie, Yvette Nicole Brown

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

89. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Max Greenfield

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political consultant Mark McKinnon, journalist Alex Wagner, and actor Max Greenfield.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

90. Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Django Gold

Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Editor-in-Chief of “Vanity Fair”, and comic Django Gold.

Thursday · 7 years ago

91. Super Bowl Edition, with Conan O'Brien, James Taylor

Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien, James Taylor performs, and surprise guests.

Sunday · 7 years ago

92. Taraji P. Henson, Matt Walsh, Marie Kondo

Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Matt Walsh, and TV personality Marie Kondo.

Monday · 7 years ago

93. Live broadcast following the State of the Union

Stephen welcomes journalists Norah O’Donnell, John Dickerson, Gayle King and Bianna Golodryga, and filmmaker Spike Lee.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

94. Steve Buscemi, Bret Baier, Sasha Sloan

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi, TV personality Bret Baier, with musical guest Sasha Sloan.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

95. Chris Pratt, Meghan McCain, Beirut

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pratt, TV personality Meghan McCain, with musical guest Beirut.

Thursday · 7 years ago

96. Glenn Close, Byron Bowers

Stephen welcomes actress Glenn Close and comic Byron Bowers.

Friday · 7 years ago

97. John Oliver, BLACKPINK

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with musical guest BLACKPINK.

Monday · 7 years ago

98. Regina King, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Jena Friedman

Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, and comic Jena Friedman.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

99. Trevor Noah, Natasha Lyonne

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and actress Natasha Lyonne.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

100. Bradley Cooper, Pete Buttigieg

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg.

Thursday · 7 years ago

101. Jeff Goldblum, Jacques Torres, The Marcus King Band

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, chef Jacques Torres, with musical guest The Marcus King Band.

Friday · 7 years ago

102. Jake Tapper, Amy Sedaris, The Claypool Lennon Delirium

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest The Claypool Lennon Delirium.

Monday · 7 years ago

103. Andrew McCabe, Dan Levy, Sigrid

Stephen welcomes former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, actor Dan Levy, with musical guest Sigrid.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

104. Reba McEntire, Margaret Brennan

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Reba McEntire and TV host Margaret Brennan.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

105. Annette Bening, Ana Navarro, Ben Platt

Stephen welcomes actress Annette Bening, political commentator Ana Navarro, with musical guest Ben Platt.

Thursday · 7 years ago

106. Don Cheadle, Colin Quinn

Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and comic Colin Quinn.

Friday · 7 years ago

107. Julianne Moore, Thomas Lennon, Bebe Rexha

Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Thomas Lennon, with musical guest Bebe Rexha.

Monday · 7 years ago

108. Kit Harington, Amber Tamblyn, Hozier

Stephen welcomes actor Kit Harington, actress Amber Tamblyn, with musical guest Hozier.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

109. Willie Geist, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dwayne Perkins

Stephen welcomes TV personality Willie Geist, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and comic Dwayne Perkins.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

110. Gayle King, Pamela Adlon, Mumford & Sons

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

Thursday · 7 years ago

111. Cory Booker, Matt Ingebretson, Jake Weisman

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and actors Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman.

Friday · 7 years ago

112. Damian Lewis, Tulsi Gabbard, Ellie Goulding

Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.

Monday · 7 years ago

113. John Turturro, Andrew Rannells, Robyn

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, actor Andrew Rannells, with musical guest Robyn.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

114. Patricia Arquette, Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires

Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, actor Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, with musical guests Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

115. Christine Baranski, Adam Kinzinger, Aparna Nancherla

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and comic Aparna Nancherla.

Thursday · 7 years ago

116. Laura Benanti, Donnie Wahlberg, Heidi Schreck, Christine Baranski

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, actor Donnie Wahlberg, playwright Heidi Schreck, and actress Christine Baranski.

Friday · 7 years ago

117. Lupita Nyong'o, Vicky Ward, Spike Jonze, Karen O, Danger Mouse

Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o, author Vicky Ward, with musical guests Spike Jonze directs aance by Karen O and Danger Mouse.

Monday · 7 years ago

118. Chris Hayes, Nico Parker

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Nico Parker.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

119. Paul Giamatti, Doug Jones, Aparna Nancherla, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, Senator Doug Jones, comic Aparna Nancherla, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

120. Elizabeth Warren, Tony Hale

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor Tony Hale.

Monday · 7 years ago

121. Keri Russell, Martha Stewart

Stephen welcomes actress Keri Russell and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

122. Charles Barkley, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Charles Barkley and actress Tig Notaro.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

123. Nathan Lane, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Tan France

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane, TV personalities Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, and Karamo Brown and Tan France.

Monday · 7 years ago

124. Emilia Clarke, Henry Winkler, H.E.R.

Stephen welcomes actress Emilia Clarke, actor Henry Winkler, with musical guest H.E.R..

Tuesday · 7 years ago

125. John Lithgow, Stacey Abrams, Kevin Garrett

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, politician Stacey Abrams, with musical guest Kevin Garrett.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

126. Sandra Oh, Zachary Levi, Nina Nesbitt

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Zachary Levi, with musical guest Nina Nesbitt.

Thursday · 7 years ago

127. Hank Azaria, Henry Louis Gates Jr, Emilia Clarke, Jeff Goldblum

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria, literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr, actress Emilia Clarke, and actor Jeff Goldblum.

Friday · 7 years ago

128. Zach Galifianakis, Eric Swalwell, Ellie Goulding

Stephen welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, Rep. Eric Swalwell, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.

Monday · 7 years ago

129. Michelle Williams, Emily Bazelon, Oscar the Grouch

Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams, journalist Emily Bazelon, and a special appearance by Oscar the Grouch.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

130. Anderson Cooper, Ruth Wilson, Ilhan Omar

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, actress Ruth Wilson, and Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

131. Molly Shannon, Gary Cole, Paul Simon, Trevor Noah

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon, actor Gary Cole, Paul Simon performs, and TV host Trevor Noah.

Monday · 7 years ago

132. Laurie Metcalf, Ramy Youssef, Cage the Elephant

Stephen welcomes actress Laurie Metcalf, actor Ramy Youssef, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

133. Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman, The Lumineers, “The Avengers” & Peter Grosz

Stephen welcomes journalists Anna Palmer with musical guests Jake Sherman & The Lumineers, special appearances by the cast of “Avengers: Endgame”, and actor Peter Grosz.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

134. Samantha Bee, Retta, Neal Katyal, Cage the Elephant

Stephen welcomes TV host Samantha Bee, actress Retta, lawyer Neal Katyal’s analysis of the Mueller Report, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.

Thursday · 7 years ago

135. Robert De Niro, Beth Behrs

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Beth Behrs.

Friday · 7 years ago

136. Seth Rogen, Ronda Rousey, Jessica Yellin

Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen, professional wrestler Ronda Rousey, and author Jessica Yellin.

Monday · 7 years ago

137. Christina Applegate, Van Jones, Bear Grylls

Stephen welcomes actress Christina Applegate, author Van Jones, and adventurer Bear Grylls.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

138. Mariska Hargitay, Thomas Middleditch, Hootie & the Blowfish

Stephen welcomes actress Mariska Hargitay, actor Thomas Middleditch, with musical guest Hootie & the Blowfish.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

139. Chris Cuomo, Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, James Taylor

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor Nicholas Hoult, actress Lily Collins, with musical guest James Taylor.

Thursday · 7 years ago

140. Craig Ferguson, Ronda Rousey

Stephen welcomes actor Craig Ferguson and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey.

Friday · 7 years ago

141. Common, Rachel Dratch, Maren Morris

Stephen welcomes actor Common, actress Rachel Dratch, with musical guest Maren Morris.

Monday · 7 years ago

142. Anne Hathaway, Ari Melber

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and attorney Ari Melber.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

143. Bryan Cranston, RuPaul Charles, Bonnie Raitt

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, TV host RuPaul Charles, with musical guest Bonnie Raitt.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

144. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, Clea DuVall

Stephen welcomes actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, and Sarah Sutherland and Clea DuVall (“Veep”).

Thursday · 7 years ago

145. Keanu Reeves, Santino Fontana

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, actor Santino Fontana, and a special appearance by actor Bryan Cranston.

Friday · 7 years ago

146. Bill Hader, James Bay

Stephen welcomes actor Bill Hader with musical guest James Bay.

Monday · 7 years ago

147. Gayle King, Anthony Mason, Tony Dokoupil, Pete Holmes, The National

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason with musical guests Tony Dokoupil, comic Pete Holmes, and The National.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

148. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, BTS

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and talks with musical guests Tommy Vietor, and BTS.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

149. The Cast of The Big Bang Theory, Barenaked Ladies

Stephen welcomes actors Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch (from “The Big Bang Theory”), with a musical performance by Barenaked Ladies.

Thursday · 7 years ago

150. Olivia Wilde, Scott Pelley, BTS

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde, journalist Scott Pelley, with musical guest BTS.

Friday · 7 years ago

151. Julianna Margulies, Adm. William McRaven, The Broadway cast of 'The Prom'

Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, retired Adm. William McRaven, and performance from the cast of “The Prom.”

Monday · 7 years ago

152. Howard Stern

Stephen welcomes radio host Howard Stern.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

153. Senator Kamala Harris, Kaitlyn Dever

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and actress Kaitlyn Dever.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

154. Conan O'Brien, Jim Sciutto, The National

Stephen welcomes talk show host Conan O’Brien, journalist Jim Sciutto, with musical guest The National.

Thursday · 7 years ago

155. Wanda Sykes, Vanessa Bayer

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and actress Vanessa Bayer.

Monday · 7 years ago

156. Emma Thompson, Adam Scott, Spiritualized

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson, actor Adam Scott, with musical guest Spiritualized.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

157. James Corden, Zoë Kravitz, Lewis Capaldi

Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, actress Zoë Kravitz, with musical guest Lewis Capaldi.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

158. Mindy Kaling, Seth Green

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and actor Seth Green.

Thursday · 7 years ago

159. Elisabeth Moss, Matt Bomer, Steven Rogers

Stephen welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, actor Matt Bomer, and comic Steven Rogers.

Friday · 7 years ago

160. Samuel L. Jackson, Ash Carter

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

Monday · 7 years ago

161. Tim McGraw, Jon Meacham, Tessa Thompson, Jessie Reyez ft. 6lack

Stephen welcomes singer Tim McGraw, historian Jon Meacham, actress Tessa Thompson, with musical guests Jessie Reyez and 6lack.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

162. Beto O'Rourke, Billy Porter

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke and actor Billy Porter.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

163. Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson, Lykke Li

Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson talks, with musical guests and with Lykke Li.

Thursday · 7 years ago

164. Aubrey Plaza, Dan Abrams

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Dan Abrams.

Friday · 7 years ago

165. Dax Shepard, Preet Bharara, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Stephen welcomes actor Dax Shepard, lawyer Preet Bharara, with musical guest Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

Monday · 7 years ago

166. Chris Matthews, Jessie Buckley

Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Matthews and talks with musical guest Jessie Buckley.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

167. Ice Cube, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes actor Ice Cube and comic Tig Notaro.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

168. Russell Crowe, The Raconteurs

Stephen welcomes actor Russell Crowe with musical guest The Raconteurs.

Thursday · 7 years ago

169. Naomi Watts, Lori Lightfoot, The Raconteurs

Stephen welcomes actress Naomi Watts, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with musical guest The Raconteurs.

Friday · 7 years ago

170. Tom Holland, Andrew Yang, Jenny Lewis

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Holland and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, with musical guest Jenny Lewis.

Monday · 7 years ago

171. Zendaya, Julian Edelman

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and professional football player Julian Edelman.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

172. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Incubus

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with musical guest Incubus.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

173. Chris Christie, Carly Zakin, Danielle Weisberg

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and the Skimm founders Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg.

Thursday · 7 years ago

174. Ricky Gervais, X Ambassadors

Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais with musical guest X Ambassadors.

Monday · 7 years ago

175. Awkwafina, Donny Deutsch, The Mountain Goats

Stephen welcomes actress Awkwafina, TV personality Donny Deutsch, with musical guest The Mountain Goats.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

176. Sofía Vergara, David Cross, Tove Lo

Stephen welcomes actress Sofía Vergara, comic David Cross, with musical guest Tove Lo.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

177. Norah O'Donnell, Topher Grace

News anchor Norah O'Donnell and actor Topher Grace appear as guests. Ahamed Weinberg performs stand-up comedy.

Thursday · 7 years ago

178. John Oliver, Joe Namath

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and retired professional football player Joe Namath.

Friday · 7 years ago

179. Jake Gyllenhaal, Marianne Williamson, Daniel Simonsen

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, and stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen.

Monday · 7 years ago

180. Julián Castro, Tony Hale, Nilüfer Yanya

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro, actor Tony Hale, with musical guest Nilüfer Yanya.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

181. Chris Wallace, Jamie Bell

Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Wallace and actor Jamie Bell.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

182. Jeff Goldblum, Aisha Tyler

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Aisha Tyler.

Thursday · 7 years ago

183. John Leguizamo, Ricky Gervais, Candice Thompson

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, actor Ricky Gervais, and comic Candice Thompson.

Friday · 7 years ago

184. Idris Elba, Maude Apatow, Perry Farrell

Stephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, actress Maude Apatow, with musical guest Perry Farrell.

Monday · 7 years ago

185. Jeff Daniels, Katy Tur, Jacob Soboroff

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

186. Rahm Emanuel, Michael Ian Black

Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and actor Michael Ian Black.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

187. Meek Mill, Nicholas Braun

Stephen welcomes rapper Meek Mill and actor Nicholas Braun.

Thursday · 7 years ago

188. Brian Cox,Hannah Gadsby, and Shane Torres.

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox, comic Hannah Gadsby, and stand-up comedian Shane Torres.

Monday · 7 years ago

189. Amanda Seyfried, Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon, Keith L. Williams

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actors Jacob Tremblay, and Brady Noon and Keith L. Williams (“Good Boys”).

Tuesday · 7 years ago

190. Tiffany Haddish, Jared Harris, The Smashing Pumpkins

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish, actor Jared Harris, with musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

191. Ron Burgundy

Stephen welcomes special guest Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell).

Thursday · 7 years ago

192. Cate Blanchett, Marc Maron

Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett and actor Marc Maron.

Monday · 7 years ago

193. Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Goo Goo Dolls

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, with musical guest Goo Goo Dolls.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

194. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jillian Bell, Tori Kelly

Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, actress Jillian Bell, with musical guest Tori Kelly.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

195. Kirsten Dunst, Adam Devine, Lee Pace Finale

Stephen welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor Adam Devine, and actor Lee Pace.

Thursday · 7 years ago

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 guest stars

  • Tom Holland

    Tom Holland

    Self - Guest

  • Michael Moore

    Michael Moore

    Self

  • Emily Mortimer

    Emily Mortimer

    Self

  • Troye Sivan

    Troye Sivan

    Self

  • Busy Philipps

    Busy Philipps

    Self

  • Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Self

  • Nancy Pelosi

    Nancy Pelosi

    Self - Guest

  • Jude Law

    Jude Law

    Self - Guest

  • Hasan Minhaj

    Hasan Minhaj

    Self

  • Kirsten Gillibrand

    Kirsten Gillibrand

    Self

  • Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke

    Self

  • Henry Winkler

    Henry Winkler

    Self - Guest

  • Sandra Oh

    Sandra Oh

    Self - Guest

  • Zachary Levi

    Zachary Levi

    Self - Guest

  • Jimin

    Jimin

    Self

  • SUGA

    SUGA

    Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 FAQ

When does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 come out?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 premiered Tuesday, September 4, 2018 on CBS.

How many episodes are in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 has 195 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 finale?

The The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 finale (Episode 195) aired Thursday, August 15, 2019.

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