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S48 E1 · The 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors is a TV series that premiered on CBS on December 28, 1978. It has 45 seasons and 46 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 48 Episode 1 "The 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors", aired on December 23, 2025.
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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46 episodes · 45 seasons
1978 · 1 episode · Last episode: 47 years ago
The Kennedy Center Honors is a TV special.
1979 · 1 episode · Last episode: 46 years ago
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Paul McCartney was celebrated as an honoree at the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors on December 5, 2010, in Washington, D.C. The gala featured an all-star musical tribute from artists like Steven Tyler, Norah Jones, Dave Grohl, and No Doubt, celebrating his lifetime contribution to American culture.
2011 · 1 episode · Last episode: 14 years ago
Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma, Sonny Rollins and Meryl Streep are the honorees at the 34th annual celebration hosted by Caroline Kennedy. Performers and presenters include Bill Cosby; Robert De Niro; Herbie Hancock; Anne Hathaway; Jennifer Nettles; Mike Nichols; Sarah Jessica Parker; Lionel Richie; Smokey Robinson; James Taylor; and Tracey Ullman
2014 · 1 episode · Last episode: 11 years ago
The Kennedy Center Honors are awarded annually for exemplary lifetime achievement in the performing arts. The Honors have been presented annually since 1978 in Washington, D.C., during gala weekend-long events which culminate in a performance for-and honoring-the Honorees at the Kennedy Center Opera House.
2015 · 1 episode · Last episode: 10 years ago
In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, Carole King, George Lucas, Rita Moreno, Seiji Ozawa and Cicely Tyson will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world. Seated with President and Mrs. Obama, the Honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and heartfelt tributes. Stephen Colbert of CBS's THE LATE SHOW hosts.
2017 · 1 episode · Last episode: 8 years ago
The 2016 Kennedy Center Honors recipients to be honored at the 40th annual national celebration of the arts are: Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, rock band the Eagles, screen and stage actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples, and musician James Taylor.
2018 · 1 episode · Last episode: 7 years ago
The annual telecast that honors those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. This year's honorees are: Cher, Philip Glass, Reba McEntire, and Wayne Shorter. In addition, Hamilton co-creators Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler, and Alex Lacamoire receive a special Honors for groundbreaking work.
2019 · 1 episode · Last episode: 6 years ago
The 2019 Honorees were saluted by today's leading performers from New York, Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world, accepting the recognition and gratitude of their peers through performances and tributes. R&B; collective Earth, Wind & Fire, actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt, children's television program "Sesame Street" and conductor and musical visionary Michael Tilson Thomas are the honorees.
2021 · 1 episode · Last episode: 5 years ago
Recipients to be honored at the 43rd annual national celebration of the arts are: multi-disciplinary artist, choreographer, and actress Debbie Allen; singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez; country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks; violinist Midori; and actor Dick Van Dyke.
2021 · 1 episode · Last episode: 4 years ago
2022 · 1 episode · Last episode: 3 years ago
The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors celebrates the lifetime of contributions to American culture from the five honorees.
The Kennedy Center Honors Season 45 release dates →
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In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House, the 2022 Honorees including George Clooney, U2, Gladys Knight, Amy Grant, and Tania León will be saluted by today’s leading performers from New York, Hollywood, and the arts capitals of the world. They will accept the recognition and gratitude of their peers through show stopping performances and emotional tributes.
2023 · 1 episode · Last episode: 2 years ago
In a star-studded celebration at the Kennedy Center Opera House, the 2023 Honorees including Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick will be saluted by today’s leading performers from New York, Hollywood, and the arts capitals of the world. They will accept the recognition and gratitude of their peers through show-stopping performances and emotional tributes. Additionally, former Kennedy Center Honoree (2017) Gloria Estefan returns as host, marking her third time hosting the special.
The Kennedy Center Honors Season 46 release dates →
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In a star-studded celebration at the Kennedy Center Opera House, the 2023 Honorees including Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick will be saluted by today’s leading performers from New York, Hollywood, and the arts capitals of the world. They will accept the recognition and gratitude of their peers through show-stopping performances and emotional tributes. Additionally, former Kennedy Center Honoree (2017) Gloria Estefan returns as host, marking her third time hosting the special.
2024 · 1 episode · Last episode: 1 year ago
CBS presents The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, an entertainment special celebrating lifetime artistic achievement in a star-studded celebration at the Kennedy Center Opera House stage. Honored recipients include acclaimed director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola; the legendary American rock band the Grateful Dead.
The Kennedy Center Honors Season 47 release dates →2025 · 1 episode · Last episode: 10 months ago
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The most recent episode of The Kennedy Center Honors, Season 48 Episode 1 "The 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors", aired on December 23, 2025.
The Kennedy Center Honors has 45 seasons with 46 episodes in total.
The Kennedy Center Honors first aired on CBS on December 28, 1978.
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