| List of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert episodes | |
|---|---|
| No. of episodes | 111 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | January 6, 2025 |
| Season chronology | |
The following is a list of episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that aired in 2025.
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1585 | January 6, 2025 | Representative Adam Kinzinger | Jon Batiste | |
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics and The Last Republican . Jon Batiste performs a special arrangement from his album Beethoven Blues. | ||||
| 1586 | January 7, 2025 | Tilda Swinton, Isabella Rossellini | N/A | |
Stephen acknowledges the death of Jimmy Carter. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Monkey Merchportunity. Prove It! Tilda Swinton discusses The Room Next Door . Isabella Rossellini discusses Conclave . | ||||
| 1587 | January 8, 2025 | Alan Cumming, Diane Morgan | N/A | |
Stephen acknowledges the wildfires currently happening in Los Angeles. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Alan Cumming discusses The Traitors . Diane Morgan discusses Cunk on Life. | ||||
| 1588 | January 9, 2025 | Ben Stiller, June Squibb | N/A | |
Stephen acknowledges the wildfires currently happening in Los Angeles. Severance : The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott; segment rebroadcast from August 11, 2022 episode). Ben Stiller discusses Severance. June Squibb discusses Thelma . | ||||
| 1589 | January 13, 2025 | Jeremy Bash, David Schwimmer, Kwame Alexander | N/A | |
Jeremy Bash discusses the upcoming TikTok ban in the United States. David Schwimmer discusses Goosebumps . Kwame Alexander discusses his new book, How Sweet the Sound. | ||||
| 1590 | January 14, 2025 | Josh Gad, Betty Gilpin | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Gad discusses his new book, In Gad We Trust. Betty Gilpin discusses American Primeval . | ||||
| 1591 | January 15, 2025 | Adam Scott, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen | N/A | |
Cyborgasm. Adam Scott discusses Severance. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen discusses recent politics. | ||||
| 1592 | January 16, 2025 | Kate Winslet, Jharrel Jerome | N/A | |
Stephen acknowledges the death of David Lynch. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 24, 2024 episode). Jharrel Jerome discusses Unstoppable . | ||||
| 1593 | January 20, 2025 | Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor | Jalen Ngonda | |
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Jalen Ngonda performs "If You Don't Want My Love" from his album Come Around and Love Me. | ||||
| 1594 | January 21, 2025 | Michelle Yeoh, Britt Lower | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Yeoh discusses Star Trek: Section 31 . Britt Lower discusses Severance. | ||||
| 1595 | January 22, 2025 | John Dickerson | Willow Avalon | |
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. | ||||
| 1596 | January 23, 2025 | Drew Brees, Morris Chestnut | N/A | |
Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Drew Brees discusses this season's NFL playoffs. Morris Chestnut discusses Watson . | ||||
| 1597 | January 26, 2025 | Deion Sanders | Kane Brown | |
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 . | ||||
| 1598 | January 27, 2025 | Chris Hayes | Nicole Scherzinger | |
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 . | ||||
| 1599 | January 28, 2025 | Drew Barrymore, Brandon Scott Jones | N/A | |
Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert. Drew Barrymore discusses Hollywood Squares . Brandon Scott Jones discusses Ghosts . | ||||
| 1600 | January 29, 2025 | Will Ferrell | FLO | |
Will Ferrell discusses You're Cordially Invited and the upcoming 20th anniversary of Bewitched . FLO performs "AAA" from their album Access All Areas . | ||||
| 1601 | January 30, 2025 | Nicole Kidman, Jacob Soboroff | N/A | |
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 . | ||||
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602 | February 3, 2025 | Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses All In: Comedy About Love . Audra McDonald discusses Gypsy . | ||||
| 1603 | February 4, 2025 | Samantha Power, Miles Teller, W. Kamau Bell | N/A | |
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? | ||||
| 1604 | February 5, 2025 | Damon Wayans Jr. | Daniel Boulud | |
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. | ||||
| 1605 | February 6, 2025 | Elton John, Melanie Lynskey | Leon Thomas | |
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. | ||||
| 1606 | February 17, 2025 | John Oliver | The War and Treaty | |
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. | ||||
| 1607 | February 18, 2025 | George Clooney, Alan Ritchson | N/A | |
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 . | ||||
| 1608 | February 19, 2025 | Robert De Niro, Tamara Tunie | N/A | |
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 . | ||||
| 1609 | February 20, 2025 | Al Roker, Monica Lewinsky | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Al Roker discusses his new book, Recipes to Live By. Monica Lewinsky discusses her new podcast, Reclaiming. | ||||
| 1610 | February 24, 2025 | Woody Harrelson, Wendell Pierce | N/A | |
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 . | ||||
| 1611 | February 25, 2025 | Drew Barrymore, Bong Joon-ho | N/A | |
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. | ||||
| 1612 | February 26, 2025 | Guy Fieri, Pamela Brown | N/A | |
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 . | ||||
| 1613 | February 27, 2025 | RZA | Paul Mecurio, Father John Misty | |
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 . | ||||
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1614 | March 3, 2025 | Brian Tyree Henry, Tony Hawk | N/A | |
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 . | ||||
| 1615 | March 4, 2025 | Pete Buttigieg | N/A | |
Special live episode following the Presidential Address to Congress. MAGA Maniacs . Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Pete Buttigieg discusses recent politics. | ||||
| 1616 | March 5, 2025 | Jake Tapper | Paris Paloma | |
| 1617 | March 6, 2025 | Sterling K. Brown, Reid Hoffman | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sterling K. Brown discusses Paradise . Reid Hoffman discusses recent politics and his new book, Superagency. | ||||
| 1618 | March 10, 2025 | Cate Blanchett, Tramell Tillman | N/A | |
Peter Frampton sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Huxon Financial. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Cate Blanchett discusses Black Bag . Tramell Tillman discusses Severance. | ||||
| 1619 | March 11, 2025 | Nathan Lane, Ezra Klein | N/A | |
What's Going On Over There? Nathan Lane acknowledges the death of Gene Hackman and discusses Mid-Century Modern . Ezra Klein discusses recent politics and his new book, Abundance. | ||||
| 1620 | March 12, 2025 | Michael Fassbender, Uzo Aduba | The Voidz | |
Michael Fassbender discusses Black Bag. Uzo Aduba discusses The Residence . The Voidz perform "Blue Demon" from their upcoming EP, Megz of Ram. | ||||
| 1621 | March 13, 2025 | Gary Oldman | N/A | |
Gary Oldman discusses Slow Horses . | ||||
| 1622 | March 24, 2025 | Jake Gyllenhaal, Roxane Gay | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jake Gyllenhaal discusses Othello . Roxane Gay discusses her new book, The Portable Feminist Reader. | ||||
| 1623 | March 25, 2025 | Jenna Ortega | Erin Maguire, Megan Moroney | |
Consumer Watch. Consumer Watch Presents: TurboTax for Kids. Jenna Ortega discusses Klara and the Sun and Death of a Unicorn . Erin Maguire gives a stand-up performance. Megan Moroney performs "Break It Right Back" from her album Am I Okay? (I'll Be Fine) . | ||||
| 1624 | March 26, 2025 | Seth Rogen, Chris Hemsworth | N/A | |
Breaking News: Pete Hegseth's Cocka-Yemeni Group Chat Whoopsa-Houthi Bloopers. Rescue Dog Rescue with Seth Rogen. Seth Rogen discusses The Studio . Chris Hemsworth takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from May 23, 2024 episode). Stephen Colbert acknowledges the cancellation of After Midnight . | ||||
| 1625 | March 27, 2025 | Senator Chuck Schumer, Michelle Buteau | N/A | |
Breaking News: New Phone Who Dis on the Houthi Chat Boom Boom Ruh-Roh Room. Senator Chuck Schumer discusses recent politics and his new book, Antisemitism in America. Michelle Buteau discusses Survival of the Thickest . | ||||
| 1626 | March 31, 2025 | Maurice DuBois, Jonathan Groff | N/A | |
A Tariff Carol . Late Show Presents: Stephen Colbert's Mature Content for Kids! (special appearance by Guy Fieri). Maurice DuBois discusses his new role on the CBS Evening News and recent politics. Jonathan Groff discusses Just in Time . | ||||
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1627 | April 1, 2025 | Michelle Williams, Max Thieriot | N/A | |
Nels Cline sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Williams discusses Dying for Sex . Max Thieriot discusses Fire Country . | ||||
| 1628 | April 2, 2025 | Pierce Brosnan, Hannah Einbinder | N/A | |
| 1629 | April 3, 2025 | Noah Wyle, Jenny Slate | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Noah Wyle discusses The Pitt . Jenny Slate discusses Dying for Sex. | ||||
| 1630 | April 7, 2025 | Senator Cory Booker, Jalen Brunson | N/A | |
FamDuel (special appearance by Keegan-Michael Key). Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. Jalen Brunson discusses his NCAA championship wins and the current New York Knicks season. | ||||
| 1631 | April 8, 2025 | Woody Harrelson, Michael Lewis | N/A | |
Military Parade for a Dictator’s Birthday! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Woody Harrelson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from February 24 episode). Michael Lewis discusses recent politics and his new book, Who Is Government? | ||||
| 1632 | April 9, 2025 | Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paul W. Downs | Scowl | |
We're Rich!! Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses Abbott Elementary . Paul W. Downs discusses Hacks. Scowl performs "Tonight (I’m Afraid)" from their album Are We All Angels. | ||||
| 1633 | April 14, 2025 | Sarah Snook, Melinda French Gates | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Snook discusses The Picture of Dorian Gray . Melinda French Gates discusses her new book, The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward. | ||||
| 1634 | April 15, 2025 | David Oyelowo, Finn Wolfhard | OK Go | |
The Tariff Fairy. "Billionaires Are Actually Good" (special appearance by Alan Cumming). David Oyelowo discusses Government Cheese . Finn Wolfhard discusses Hell of a Summer . OK Go performs "Love" from their album And the Adjacent Possible . | ||||
| 1635 | April 16, 2025 | Senator Elizabeth Warren | St. Vincent | |
First Drafts: Easter Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. St. Vincent performs "Violent Times" from her album All Born Screaming . | ||||
| 1636 | April 17, 2025 | Senator Raphael Warnock, Joe Manganiello | N/A | |
Planet Earth Jr. We Found Aliens! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, We’re in This Together: Leo’s Lunch Box. Joe Manganiello discusses Nonnas . | ||||
| 1637 | April 28, 2025 | Wanda Sykes, Cole Escola | N/A | |
Stephen acknowledges the death of Pope Francis. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses recent politics and her stand-up tour, Please & Thank You. Cole Escola discusses Oh, Mary! . | ||||
| 1638 | April 29, 2025 | Will Ferrell, Amber Ruffin | Jonathan Groff and the Broadway company of Just in Time | |
Late Show Presents: That's Gyat. Spill the Tea, Babygirl, No Cap on My Drip, Stan! Will Ferrell takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from January 29 episode). Amber Ruffin discusses Have I Got News for You . Jonathan Groff and the Broadway company of Just in Time perform "Beyond the Sea". | ||||
| 1639 | April 30, 2025 | Jen Psaki | d4vd | |
Prove It! Jen Psaki discusses recent politics, The Briefing with Jen Psaki, and her new book, Say More. d4vd performs "Feel It" from his album Withered. | ||||
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 | May 1, 2025 | Walton Goggins, John McWhorter | N/A | |
100 Men Cam. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Walton Goggins discusses The Righteous Gemstones . John McWhorter discusses his new book, Pronoun Trouble. | ||||
| 1641 | May 5, 2025 | Jim Gaffigan, Suleika Jaouad | N/A | |
DraftPopes. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jim Gaffigan discusses his new album, The Skinny, and Fathertime Bourbon. Suleika Jaouad discusses her new book, The Book of Alchemy. | ||||
| 1642 | May 6, 2025 | Rachel Maddow | Gillian Welch & David Rawlings | |
Michigan: Impossible – Great Lakening . A special appearance by Father Guido Sarducci. Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and her new book, Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism . Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform "Empty Trainload of Sky" from their album Woodland . | ||||
| 1643 | May 7, 2025 | Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Christine Baranski discusses Nine Perfect Strangers . Stellan Skarsgård discusses Andor . | ||||
| 1644 | May 8, 2025 | Bill Gates | Paula Poundstone | |
First Drafts: Mother's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Bill Gates discusses recent politics and his new book, Source Code. Paula Poundstone gives a stand-up performance. | ||||
| 1645 | May 12, 2025 | Ryan Reynolds, Representative Jasmine Crockett | N/A | |
Scream Cam. Rescue Dog Rescue with Ryan Reynolds. Ryan Reynolds discusses Welcome to Wrexham . Representative Jasmine Crockett discusses recent politics. | ||||
| 1646 | May 13, 2025 | Father James Martin, Alexander Skarsgård, Professor Brian Cox | N/A | |
Father James Martin discusses the election of Pope Leo XIV and his new book, Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle. Alexander Skarsgård discusses Murderbot . Professor Brian Cox discusses his tour, Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey. | ||||
| 1647 | May 14, 2025 | Nick Kroll, Emily Osment | N/A | |
More Show! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meatwhile, presented by Arby's (special appearances by Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer). Echidna Pun! Nick Kroll discusses Big Mouth . Emily Osment discusses Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage . | ||||
| 1648 | May 15, 2025 | Senator Bernie Sanders | Pavement | |
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Pavement performs "Harness Your Hopes" from their new film Pavements . | ||||
| 1649 | May 19, 2025 | Angela Bassett, Bradley Whitford | N/A | |
Pope My Ride . Stephen acknowledges Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Angela Bassett discusses Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning . Bradley Whitford discusses The Handmaid's Tale . | ||||
| 1650 | May 20, 2025 | James Comey, Meghann Fahy | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. James Comey discusses recent politics and his new book, FDR Drive. Meghann Fahy discusses Sirens . | ||||
| 1651 | May 21, 2025 | Natalie Portman, Dawn Staley | Wednesday | |
Buddy Guy sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Summertime Fum Time! Natalie Portman discusses Fountain of Youth . Dawn Staley discusses her new book, Uncommon Favor. Wednesday performs "Elderberry Wine". | ||||
| 1652 | May 22, 2025 | Paul Giamatti | Audra McDonald and the Broadway company of Gypsy | |
Taken 4: Monkey Seize, Monkey Doomed . Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Paul Giamatti discusses Black Mirror . Audra McDonald and the Broadway company of Gypsy perform "Some People". | ||||
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 | June 2, 2025 | Jean Smart, Governor Josh Stein | N/A | |
Are Men OK? Jean Smart discusses Hacks and Call Me Izzy. Governor Josh Stein discusses recent politics and the effects of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. | ||||
| 1654 | June 3, 2025 | Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern | King Princess | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses Prime Minister and her new book, A Different Kind of Power . King Princess performs "RIP KP". | ||||
| 1655 | June 4, 2025 | Mark Hamill, Cristin Milioti | N/A | |
Rescue Dog Rescue with Mark Hamill. Mark Hamill discusses The Life of Chuck . Cristin Milioti discusses The Penguin . | ||||
| 1656 | June 5, 2025 | Cynthia Erivo, Tony Gilroy | Cynthia Erivo | |
Couples Therapy . Cynthia Erivo discusses her upcoming hosting gig for the 78th Tony Awards. Tony Gilroy discusses Andor. Cynthia Erivo performs "Best for Me" from her new album I Forgive You . | ||||
| 1657 | June 9, 2025 | William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson | The Doobie Brothers | |
First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses their live tour, Rocking: The Universe is Absurd. The Doobie Brothers perform "Learn to Let Go" from their album Walk This Road . | ||||
| 1658 | June 10, 2025 | Nicolle Wallace, Cyndi Lauper | N/A | |
The ICE Protests . Prove It! (special appearance by Rick Pitino). Nicolle Wallace discusses recent politics and her podcast, The Best People. Cyndi Lauper discusses the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. | ||||
| 1659 | June 11, 2025 | Colman Domingo, The Cast of Slow Horses | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Colman Domingo discusses The Four Seasons and his play, Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole . The cast of Slow Horses (Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jonathan Pryce) discusses the series. | ||||
| 1660 | June 12, 2025 | John C. Reilly, Eva Victor | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. John C. Reilly discusses his new album, What's Not to Love?. Eva Victor discusses Sorry, Baby . | ||||
| 1661 | June 16, 2025 | Mariska Hargitay, Senator Tammy Duckworth | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Mariska Hargitay discusses My Mom Jayne . Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses recent politics. | ||||
| 1662 | June 17, 2025 | Nate Bargatze, Kerry Condon | N/A | |
Pizza-Gate. What's Going On Over There? Nate Bargatze discusses his new book, Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind. Kerry Condon discusses F1 . | ||||
| 1663 | June 18, 2025 | Allison Williams, Damson Idris | Model/Actriz | |
| 1664 | June 19, 2025 | Paul Simon, Representative Maxwell Frost | Paul Simon | |
Courage Cam. Paul Simon discusses his career as a singer-songwriter. Representative Maxwell Frost discusses recent politics. Paul Simon performs "The Sacred Harp" from his 2023 album, Seven Psalms , with Edie Brickell providing musical accompaniment. | ||||
| 1665 | June 23, 2025 | Idris Elba; Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani | N/A | |
Idris Elba discusses Heads of State . Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani discuss running in the 2025 New York City mayoral election. | ||||
| 1666 | June 24, 2025 | John Cena, Lorde | N/A | |
Community Calendar: West Newbury, Massachusetts with John Cena. John Cena discusses Heads of State and announces his retirement from WWE. Lorde discusses her new album, Virgin . | ||||
| 1667 | June 25, 2025 | Clarissa Ward, Michael C. Hall | Sienna Spiro | |
Clarissa Ward discusses recent politics. Michael C. Hall discusses Dexter: Resurrection . Sienna Spiro performs "Maybe" from her EP Sink Now, Swim Later. | ||||
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1668 | July 14, 2025 | Stephen A. Smith, Liza Colón-Zayas | N/A | |
| 1669 | July 15, 2025 | Joaquin Phoenix, Meg Stalter | N/A | |
Joaquin Phoenix discusses Eddington and his previous appearance on Late Show with David Letterman . Meg Stalter discusses Too Much . | ||||
| 1670 | July 16, 2025 | Owen Wilson, Dr. Francis Collins | N/A | |
Missing 2:53. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Owen Wilson takes "The Colbert Questionert". Dr. Francis Collins discusses recent politics and his new book, The Road to Wisdom. | ||||
| 1671 | July 17, 2025 | Senator Adam Schiff, Anthony Carrigan | Noah Cyrus | |
Stephen acknowledges CBS' cancellation of The Late Show. Things I've Been Thinking About Since 1985 Cam. Senator Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Anthony Carrigan discusses Superman . Noah Cyrus performs "Way of the World" from her album I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me . | ||||
| 1672 | July 21, 2025 | Sandra Oh, Dave Franco | N/A | |
Eloquence Cam. "Weird Al" Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda perform a rendition of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" in a segment that features an audience of celebrities and some of Stephen's fellow late-night hosts (special appearances by Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Christopher McDonald, Robert Smigel as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Adam Sandler, John Oliver and Jon Stewart). [1] Sandra Oh discusses Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park. Dave Franco discusses Together . | ||||
| 1673 | July 22, 2025 | Bad Bunny, Leanne Morgan | N/A | |
Beef-mergency. Grace Potter sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen thanks the celebrity guest cameos from the previous episode. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny discusses Happy Gilmore 2 . Leanne Morgan discusses Leanne . | ||||
| 1674 | July 23, 2025 | Steve Buscemi, Molly Gordon | N/A | |
| 1675 | July 24, 2025 | Governor Josh Shapiro | Alex G | |
1-555-EYE-POKERS. Stephen acknowledges the death of Chuck Mangione. Prove It! Governor Josh Shapiro discusses recent politics and the 2025 Pennsylvania Governor's Residence arson. Alex G performs "Afterlife" from his album Headlights . | ||||
| 1676 | July 28, 2025 | Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang; Ocean Vuong | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang discuss Las Culturistas . Ocean Vuong discusses his new book, The Emperor of Gladness . | ||||
| 1677 | July 29, 2025 | Jamie Lee Curtis | Rachael & Vilray | |
Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Jamie Lee Curtis discusses Freakier Friday . Rachael & Vilray perform "Off Broadway" from their new album, West of Broadway, with the Late Show Band providing musical accompaniment. | ||||
| 1678 | July 30, 2025 | Liam Neeson, Senator Elissa Slotkin | N/A | |
Liam Neeson discusses The Naked Gun . Senator Elissa Slotkin discusses recent politics. | ||||
| 1679 | July 31, 2025 | Vice President Kamala Harris | Reneé Rapp | |
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1680 | August 4, 2025 | Julia Garner, Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich | N/A | |
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition . Presidential Fun Fact. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Garner discusses The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Weapons . Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses recent politics and his new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America. | ||||
| 1681 | August 5, 2025 | Fred Armisen, Governor JB Pritzker | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Fred Armisen discusses Wednesday and his new album, 100 Sound Effects. Governor JB Pritzker discusses recent politics. | ||||
| 1682 | August 6, 2025 | Josh Brolin | The Black Keys | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Brolin discusses Weapons. The Black Keys perform "Man on a Mission" from their album No Rain, No Flowers . | ||||
| 1683 | August 7, 2025 | Senator Alex Padilla | Louis Cato, John Scofield and Marcus Miller | |
Late Show Presents: Kids Pitch – Superhero Edition. Bulbo and the Strange Villain: One Little Light Can Change the World (special appearances by Tituss Burgess, John Oliver, Amanda Seyfried, Walton Goggins, Matthew Rhys, Lizzy Caplan, Steve Buscemi, Tramell Tillman and Judy Greer). Senator Alex Padilla discusses recent politics. Louis Cato, John Scofield, and Marcus Miller perform "Black Man Blues." | ||||
| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1684 | September 2, 2025 | John Oliver | Joe Dombrowski | |
Stephen unveils his Funko Pop! figure. John Oliver discusses Last Week Tonight . Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance. | ||||
| 1685 | September 3, 2025 | Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony | N/A | |
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. | ||||
| 1686 | September 4, 2025 | Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher | N/A | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses The Drew Barrymore Show . Katherine Maher discusses recent politics. | ||||
| 1687 | September 8, 2025 | Cillian Murphy | Lady Gaga | |
It Was All a Dream: Ten Years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (special appearances by Julianne Moore and John Oliver). Stephen acknowledges Late Show director Jim Hoskinson's first Emmy win for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. A Fond Look Back on the Things Stephen Chooses to Remember. Will Ferrell discusses Zoolander 2 and "rare animals" (footage from February 7, 2016 episode). Cillian Murphy discusses Steve . Lady Gaga performs "Vanish into You" from her new album, Mayhem . | ||||
| 1688 | September 9, 2025 | Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy | N/A | |
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses recent politics and her new book, Just Shine!: How To Be A Better You. Eugene Levy discusses The Reluctant Traveler . | ||||
| 1689 | September 10, 2025 | Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman | N/A | |
Stephen acknowledges the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Russian Drones Are on the March. Rescue Dog Rescue with Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston discusses The Morning Show . Cooper Hoffman discusses The Long Walk . | ||||
| 1690 | September 11, 2025 | Usher, Jim Hoskinson | Mac DeMarco | |
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Usher discusses his career as a singer and the Ralph's Club New York fragrance. Jim Hoskinson discusses his career as a director and his retirement from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Mac DeMarco performs "Shining" from his new album, Guitar . | ||||
| 1691 | September 16, 2025 | Brandi Carlile | Chef Samin Nosrat | |
The Clown . Stephen acknowledges The Late Show with Stephen Colbert winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Brandi Carlile discusses her new album, Returning to Myself. Chef Samin Nosrat steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love. | ||||
| 1692 | September 17, 2025 | Ron Howard, Gary Oldman | N/A | |
Fast & Furious 11: London Drift… Off to Sleep . Mooooon Newwwws. Ooh Ooh! Ah! An! Update! Ooh Ooh! Ah! An! Update! Presents: Under the Chimpfluence. Ron Howard discusses the 30th anniversary re-release of Apollo 13 . Gary Oldman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 13, 2025 episode). | ||||
| 1693 | September 18, 2025 | Jake Tapper, David Remnick | N/A | |
Stephen Colbert, former host of The Colbert Report , returns to television to do a special segment of "The Wørd" with "Shhhhhh!". Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and his new book, Race Against Terror. David Remnick discusses recent politics and his new film, The New Yorker at 100 . | ||||
| 1694 | September 22, 2025 | Scarlett Johansson, Senator Mark Kelly | N/A | |