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Premiered

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Ended: Thursday, August 27, 2020

When does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 come out?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 premiered Tuesday, September 3, 2019 on CBS and ended Thursday, August 27, 2020. The season has 173 episodes.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 release schedule

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 episode release dates
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1. Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

2. Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies

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

Wednesday · 7 years ago

3. Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton

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

Thursday · 7 years ago

4. Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks

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

Monday · 7 years ago

5. Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey

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

Tuesday · 7 years ago

6. James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend

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

Wednesday · 7 years ago

7. Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.

Thursday · 7 years ago

8. Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond

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

Monday · 7 years ago

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

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

Tuesday · 7 years ago

10. Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett

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

Wednesday · 7 years ago

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

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

Thursday · 7 years ago

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

A recap of the best moments of Season 4.

Friday · 7 years ago

13. Paul McCartney

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.

Monday · 7 years ago

14. Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates

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

Tuesday · 7 years ago

15. Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

16. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

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

Thursday · 7 years ago

17. Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara

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

Friday · 7 years ago

18. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco

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

Monday · 7 years ago

19. Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

20. Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema

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

Wednesday · 7 years ago

21. Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes

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

Thursday · 7 years ago

22. Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso

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

Friday · 7 years ago

23. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

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

Monday · 7 years ago

24. Will Smith, Andrew Scott

Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

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

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.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

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

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

Thursday · 7 years ago

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

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

Monday · 7 years ago

28. John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

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

Tuesday · 7 years ago

29. Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.

Wednesday · 7 years ago

30. Steve Carell, Toby Keith

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

Thursday · 7 years ago

31. Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.

Friday · 7 years ago

32. Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

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

Monday · 7 years ago

33. Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

34. Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

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

Wednesday · 7 years ago

35. Nancy Pelosi

Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Thursday · 7 years ago

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

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

Friday · 7 years ago

37. Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.

Monday · 7 years ago

38. Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Tuesday · 7 years ago

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

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

Wednesday · 7 years ago

40. John Dickerson, King Princess

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

Thursday · 7 years ago

41. Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

42. Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

43. Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

44. David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

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

Friday · 6 years ago

45. Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

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.

Monday · 6 years ago

46. Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

47. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

48. Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

49. Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

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

Friday · 6 years ago

50. Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

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

Monday · 6 years ago

51. Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

52. LL Cool J, José Andrés

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

53. Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

54. Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

55. Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd

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

Friday · 6 years ago

56. Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.

Monday · 6 years ago

57. Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

58. Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

59. Rep. Adam Schiff

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.

Thursday · 6 years ago

60. Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser

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.”

Friday · 6 years ago

61. Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel

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

Monday · 6 years ago

62. Jamie Foxx

Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

63. Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart

Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

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

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

65. Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

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

Monday · 6 years ago

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

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

67. Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

68. Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

69. Laura Dern, Kesha

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

Friday · 6 years ago

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

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

Monday · 6 years ago

71. Michael Bloomberg

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

72. Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

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

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

74. Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer

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

Monday · 6 years ago

75. Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett

Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

76. John Mulaney

Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

77. Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

78. Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

79. Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

80. Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

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

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.”

Friday · 6 years ago

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

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

Monday · 6 years ago

83. John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

84. Jim Carrey

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

85. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

86. James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka

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

Friday · 6 years ago

87. John Oliver, Alex Ebert

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

Monday · 6 years ago

88. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

89. Will Ferrell

Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

90. James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

91. Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld

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

Monday · 6 years ago

92. Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

93. Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

94. John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

95. Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson

Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.

Friday · 6 years ago

96. Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor

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

Monday · 6 years ago

97. Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

98. Chris Hayes, David Chang

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

99. Keith Urban, Casey Wilson

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

100. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell

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

Friday · 6 years ago

101. John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray

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

Monday · 6 years ago

102. Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

103. Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

104. Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Thursday · 6 years ago

105. John Oliver

Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.

Monday · 6 years ago

106. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

107. Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

108. Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

109. Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James

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

Monday · 6 years ago

110. Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

111. Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

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

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.

Thursday · 6 years ago

113. Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt

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

Monday · 6 years ago

114. Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

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

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

116. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

117. Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson

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

Monday · 6 years ago

118. Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

119. Nathan Lane, José Andrés

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

120. Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

121. John Mulaney, John Fogerty

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

Monday · 6 years ago

122. Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

123. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

124. Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.

Thursday · 6 years ago

125. Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney

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

Friday · 6 years ago

126. Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster

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

Monday · 6 years ago

127. Stephen King, Sheryl Crow

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

128. Robert De Niro, Randy Newman

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

129. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

130. Jake Tapper, Tame Impala

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

Monday · 6 years ago

131. Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

132. Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

133. John Lithgow, Alison Roman

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.

Thursday · 6 years ago

134. Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo

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

Monday · 6 years ago

135. Gayle King, Amy Sedaris

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

136. Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

137. Vice President Joe Biden

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.

Thursday · 6 years ago

138. Killer Mike, Chris Hayes

Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.

Monday · 6 years ago

139. Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

140. Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

141. Cory Booker, Brian Wilson

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

142. Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter

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

Friday · 6 years ago

143. Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

144. Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

145. Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow

Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.

Thursday · 6 years ago

146. John Dickerson, Black Pumas

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

Monday · 6 years ago

147. Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

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

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

149. Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

150. James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes

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

Monday · 6 years ago

151. John Bolton

Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

152. Jon Stewart

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

153. Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

154. Norah O'Donnell, IDK

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

Monday · 6 years ago

155. Tom Hanks

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

156. Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

157. W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

158. Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers

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

Monday · 6 years ago

159. Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

160. Mary Trump

Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

161. Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

162. Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5

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

Monday · 6 years ago

163. Laura Linney

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.

Tuesday · 6 years ago

164. April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis

Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.

Wednesday · 6 years ago

165. Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

166. Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow

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

Monday · 6 years ago

167. Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

168. Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

169. Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

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

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.

Monday · 6 years ago

171. Bland of Opportunity

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

Tuesday · 6 years ago

172. Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams

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

Wednesday · 6 years ago

173. Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter Finale

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

Thursday · 6 years ago

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 guest stars

  • Nancy Pelosi

    Nancy Pelosi

    Self - Guest

  • Tyler Bourke

    Tyler Bourke

    Self

  • Edie Falco

    Edie Falco

    Self

  • Jay Hernandez

    Jay Hernandez

    Self

  • Fortune Feimster

    Fortune Feimster

    Self

  • Jim Carrey

    Jim Carrey

    Self - Guest

  • Joe Mantegna

    Joe Mantegna

    Self

  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    Self - Guest

  • Will Ferrell

    Will Ferrell

    Self - Guest

  • Tom Steyer

    Tom Steyer

    Self

  • James Marsden

    James Marsden

    Self

  • Sam Heughan

    Sam Heughan

    Self

  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Self - Guest

  • Rahm Emanuel

    Rahm Emanuel

    Self

  • Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld

    Self

  • Jason Segel

    Jason Segel

    Self - Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 FAQ

When does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 come out?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 premiered Tuesday, September 3, 2019 on CBS.

How many episodes are in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 has 173 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 finale?

The The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 finale (Episode 173) aired Thursday, August 27, 2020.

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