Seasons & episodes

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Yeoh discusses 'Star Trek: Section 31'. Britt Lower discusses 'Severance'.

Stephen Colbert Hates All Children! (special appearance by Janet Yellen). John Dickerson discusses recent politics. Willow Avalon performs "Homewrecker" from her album 'Southern Belle Raisin' Hell'.

Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Drew Brees discusses this season's NFL playoffs. Morris Chestnut discusses 'Watson'.

Special episode following the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. 'Air Lithgow' (special appearance by John Lithgow). Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Deion Sanders discusses 'Coach Prime'. Kane Brown performs "Fiddle in the Band" from his album 'The High Road'.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Sirens' Call'. Nicole Scherzinger performs "As If We Never Said Goodbye" from 'Sunset Boulevard'.

Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert. Drew Barrymore discusses 'Hollywood Squares'. Brandon Scott Jones discusses 'Ghosts'.

Will Ferrell discusses You're Cordially Invited and the upcoming 20th anniversary of 'Bewitched'. FLO performs "AAA" from their album 'Access All Areas'.

Stephen acknowledges the mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Nicole Kidman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from December 16, 2024 episode). Jacob Soboroff discusses the Southern California wildfires and 'Separated'.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses 'All In: Comedy About Love'. Audra McDonald discusses 'Gypsy'.

Samantha Power discusses the Department of Government Efficiency's intention of shutting down the United States Agency for International Development. Miles Teller discusses The Gorge. W. Kamau Bell discusses his new comedy tour, Who's With Me?

First Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Damon Wayans Jr. discusses 'Poppa's House'. Daniel Boulud steps into the kitchen with Stephen.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Elton John takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from December 17, 2024 episode). Melanie Lynskey discusses 'Yellowjackets'. Leon Thomas performs "MUTT" from his album of the same name.

Late Show Family Meeting with John Oliver. John Oliver discusses 'Last Week Tonight'. The War and Treaty perform "Mr. Fun" from their album 'Plus One'.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Animal in the Human Place: All Seals Edition! George Clooney discusses 'Good Night, and Good Luck'. Alan Ritchson discusses 'Reacher'.

New Black History Month (special appearance by Tim Meadows). Prove It! Robert De Niro discusses the 40th anniversary of 'Brazil' and 'Zero Day'. Tamara Tunie discusses 'Beyond the Gates'.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Al Roker discusses his new book, 'Recipes to Live By'. Monica Lewinsky discusses her new podcast, 'Reclaiming'.

Stephen acknowledges the death of Roberta Flack. A special edition of Rescue Dog Rescue (special appearance by Sam Waterston). Woody Harrelson discusses 'Last Breath'. Wendell Pierce discusses 'Elsbeth'.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from January 28, 2025 episode). Bong Joon-ho discusses 'Mickey 17' and its companion book, 'The Art And Making of Mickey 17'.

First Drafts: Black History Month Cards, with Late Show writer John Thibodeaux. Guy Fieri discusses 'Tournament of Champions' and his work at the Guy Fieri Foundation. Pamela Brown discusses recent politics and her new role on 'The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer'.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. RZA discusses his farewell tour, "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber". Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance. Father John Misty performs "The Dead Mouse One" from his new album 'Mahashmashana'.

A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Brian Tyree Henry discusses 'Dope Thief'. Tony Hawk discusses the remastered versions of Tony Hawk's 'Pro Skater 3' and '4'.

Special live episode following the Presidential Address to Congress. MAGA Maniacs. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Pete Buttigieg discusses recent politics.

The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and 'United States of Scandal'. Paris Paloma performs "Labour" from her album 'Cacophony', with the Resistance Revival Chorus providing musical accompaniment.

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sterling K. Brown discusses 'Paradise'. Reid Hoffman discusses recent politics and his new book, 'Superagency'.