The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The show opens with Stephen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner", ending with a cameo by Jon Stewart as an umpire yelling "Play ball!". Later he allows himself to eat one Oreo cookie and share one Donald Trump news story, before spiraling out of control and eating several cookies and showing several Trump stories. George Clooney discusses his career and his "new movie", ‘Decision Strike’. Governor Jeb Bush discusses his presidential campaign. The musical segment of the show features a cast of celebrities joining the band singing "Everyday People".

Stephen explains the technical difficulties he experienced during the making of his first show. The Big Furry Hat. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Scarlett Johansson). Elon Musk discusses SpaceX and his other projects. Kendrick Lamar performed a medley of songs from his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly’.

Joe Biden and Stephen discuss how the tragic losses of family members affected their lives. Travis Kalanick discusses 'Uber. Toby Keith performed "Rum is the Reason" off his album '35 MPH Town’.

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’.

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

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

Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses ‘The Deuce’. Graham Norton discusses ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and his new book, ‘Holding’. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform "Find Yourself" from their eponymous album.

Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses ‘Ray Donovan’. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, ‘Lucky #######’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.

Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses ‘Outlander’. The National performs "Day I Die" from their album ‘Sleep Well Beast’.

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

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

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

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.

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

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

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.

Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.

Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.

Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.

Stephen welcomes journalist Alex Wagner and comedian Roy Wood Jr.

Stephen welcomes journalists Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil and actress Betty Gilpin.

Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actor Rob McElhenney and a musical performance by James Taylor.

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

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

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discusses recent politics and her new book, Lovely One. Kaytranada performs a medley of "Video" and "Drip Sweat" from his album Timeless, featuring Ravyn Lenae and Channel Tres.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson discusses his new book, The Accomplice. Jack Lowden discusses Slow Horses.

Stephen Curry discusses the gold medal won at the Summer Olympics and the Underrated Golf Tour. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics and his new book, Mousetronaut Saves the World.

Stephen unveils his ‘Funko Pop!’ figure. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.

Shrimp-mergency. Jamie Lee Curtis takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 29, 2025 episode). Carmelo Anthony discusses ‘NBA 2K26’ and his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.