Season 8
🎬 107 Episodes 📅 2022 ⏱ 56 min
Late-night television reaches new heights of wit and relevance when a master satirist commandeers the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater stage. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert transforms nightly conversation into sharp social commentary, where politicians, artists, and cultural figures find themselves in unexpectedly thoughtful dialogues seasoned with biting humor. With Jon Batiste's Stay Human providing a rhythmic heartbeat beneath the comedy, each episode becomes a masterclass in balancing entertainment with substance, proving that laughter and insight can coexist on the same stage.
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107
Episodes
2022
Year
56
min / ep
99.9
Watch Hours
8/11
Season No.
⭐ 5.7
Best Episode
Ep. 9 · Olivia Wilde, Dmytro K…
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🎬 Episodes 107 episodes
1
Alex Wagner, Roy Wood Jr.
Stephen welcomes journalist Alex Wagner and comedian Roy Wood Jr.
2
Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Betty Gilpin
Stephen welcomes journalists Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil and actress Betty Gilpin.
3
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James Taylor
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actor Rob McElhenney and a musical performance by James Taylor.
4
Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke, St. Vincent
Stephen invites actor Robert De Niro and actor Ethan Hawke to take "The Colbert Questionert" and welcomes a musical performance by St. Vincent.
5
Steve Carell, Phoenix
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Phoenix.
6
Queen Latifah, Nina Totenberg
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and legal correspondent Nina Totenberg.
7
Ana de Armas, Ken Burns, Sudan Archives
Stephen welcomes actress Ana de Armas, director Ken Burns and a musical performance by Sudan Archives.
8
Billy Eichner, Samantha Power
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and USAID Administrator Samantha Power.
9
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Olivia Wilde, Dmytro Kuleba
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
10
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Phil Rosenthal
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Phil Rosenthal.
11
Sigourney Weaver, Zeeko Zaki
Stephen welcomes actress Sigourney Weaver and actor Zeeko Zaki.
12
Samuel L. Jackson, Clarissa Ward
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and journalist Clarissa Ward.
13
Anderson Cooper, Sosie Bacon
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sosie Bacon.
14
George Clooney, Alex G
Stephen welcomes actor George Clooney and a musical performance by Alex G.
15
Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot Kennedy
Stephen welcomes Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, writer Armando Iannucci and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.
16
Maggie Haberman
Stephen welcomes journalist Maggie Haberman.
17
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan
Stephen welcomes immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and political adviser Cody Keenan.
18
Cate Blanchett, Domhnall Gleeson
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, actor Domhnall Gleeson, and “First Drafts With Evie Colbert.”
19
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Mecurio
Stephen welcomes actor Colin Farrell , director Brendan Gleeson and comedian Paul Mecurio.
20
John Lithgow, Wendell Pierce
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and actor Wendell Pierce.
21
George Stephanopoulos, Marcia Gay Harden
Stephen welcomes anchor George Stephanopoulos and actress Marcia Gay Harden.
22
Jeremy Strong, Ed Sheeran
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Strong and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
23
Pete Buttigieg, Ina Garten
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and author Ina Garten.
24
Eddie Redmayne, George R.R. Martin
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne and novelist George R.R. Martin.
25
Aubrey Plaza, Nikole Hannah Jones
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Nikole Hannah Jones.
26
Kerry Washington, Joe Walsh
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and a musical performance by Joe Walsh.
27
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Jennifer Hudson, Zosia Mamet
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson and actress Zosia Mamet.
28
Matthew Perry
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Perry.
29
Elizabeth Warren, Ernest Moniz
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and Secretary Ernest Moniz.
30
Bono
Steven welcomes singer-songwriter Bono, and a musical performance by Bono.
31
Jon Oliver, The Lion King Broadway Cast
Stephen welcomes television host Jon Oliver and a musical performance by the cast of The Lion King.
32
John Dickerson, Mike Birbiglia
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and comedian Mike Birbiglia.
33
Rose McIver
Stephen welcomes actress Rose McIver.
34
Emily Blunt, George Saunders
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and author George Saunders.
35
Michelle Obama, Stromae
Stephen welcomes former First Lady Michelle Obama and a musical performance by Stromae.
36
Jon Stewart, LCD Soundsystem
Stephen welcomes television host Jon Stewart and a musical performance by LCD Soundsystem.
37
Michael Shannon, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Shannon and comedian Tig Notaro.
38
Michelle Williams, Dierks Bentley, The winners of Pickled
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams and the winners of "Pickled".
39
Daniel Craig, Josh Johnson
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and a stand up performance by Josh Johnson.
40
Cate Blanchett, Paul Dano
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Dano and a musical performance by Holly Humberstone.
41
Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth Debicki
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and actress Elizabeth Debicki.
42
Don Lemon, Gabrielle Union
Stephen welcomes television journalists Don Lemon and actress Gabrielle Union.
43
Sally Field, Maria Ressa
Stephen welcomes actress Sally Field and Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa.
44
Janet Yellen, Rob Delaney
Stephen welcomes Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and comic Rob Delaney.
45
John Krasinski, Sarah Polley
Stephen welcomes actor and director John Krasinski and actress and director Sarah Polley.
46
John David Washington, Naomi Osaka, Spoon
Stephen welcomes actor John David Washington, tennis player Naomi Osaka, and a musical performance by Spoon.
47
Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space Force
Stephen welcomes chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and karaoke with Sturgill Simpson.
48
Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and actor Kumail Nanjiani.
49
Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys, and comic Eddie Izzard.
50
Common, Lily Collins
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and actress Lily Collins.
51
RuPaul, Ed Sheeran
Stephen welcomes television host RuPaul and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
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52
Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt, José Andrés, Carlota, Inés & Lucía Andrés
Stephen welcomes Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt takes “The Colbert Questionert”, and cooking with José Andrés & daughters Carlota, Inés & Lucía.
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53
Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Louis Cato
Stephen welcomes TV host Andy Cohen, journalist Anderson Cooper, and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
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54
Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa
Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa
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55
Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri
Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri
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56
Chris Wallace, Jessie Buckley
Chris Wallace, Jessie Buckley
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57
Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray
Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray
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58
Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress
Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress
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59
Janelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver
Janelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver
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60
Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress
Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress
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61
Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb
Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb
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62
Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka
Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka
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63
Trevor Noah, Stephanie Hsu
Talk show host Trevor Noah sheds light on his departure from The Daily Show and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; actress Stephanie Hsu talks about her 2022 comedy-drama film, Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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64
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
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65
Nathan Lane, Sam Jay
Nathan Lane, Sam Jay
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66
Jason Segel, Chuck D
Jason Segel, Chuck D
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67
Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren
Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren
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68
Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King
Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King
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69
Rachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett
Rachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett
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70
Jessica Chastain, Jay Shetty
Jessica Chastain, Jay Shetty
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71
Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa
Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa
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72
Connie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo
Connie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo
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73
John Oliver, Ron Klain
John Oliver, Ron Klain
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74
Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan
Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan, Boyz II Men
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75
Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams
Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams, RAYE featuring 070 Shake.
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76
Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams
Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams
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77
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Little Simz
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78
P!nk, Jonathan Majors
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79
Eugene Levy, Nas
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80
Hank Azaria, Isabel Wilkerson, Depeche Mode
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81
Damian Lewis, Linda Thomas-Greenfield
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82
Prince Harry, Kal Penn, Big Thief
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83
Michelle Yeoh, Riley Keough
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84
Steven Spielberg, John Williams
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85
Nick Kroll, Rep. Jim Himes, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
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86
James Taylor, Eva Longoria
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87
Idris Elba, F. Murray Abraham
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88
Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, John Williams
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89
Christina Ricci, Jen Psaki, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba
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90
Regé-Jean Page, Skylar Astin, John Mayer
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91
Vice President Kamala Harris, Carrie Coon
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92
Hugh Grant, Sean Hayes
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93
Mary J. Blige, Alison Roman
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94
Taron Egerton, Jay Chandrasekhar
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95
Brooke Shields, Clint Smith, Weyes Blood
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96
Stephen A. Smith, Dylan McDermott, the cast of "Ted Lasso", Davido
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97
Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, a performance by the Broadway cast of "New York, New York"
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98
Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Jodie Comer
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99
Brian Cox, Keri Russell
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100
Jennifer Garner, Rep. Katie Porter
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101
Steven Yeun, Joan Baez
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102
Nicolas Cage, Christine and the Queens
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103
Josh Groban, Sheryl Lee Ralph
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104
Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, the Walkmen
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105
Elizabeth Olsen, Jena Friedman
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106
Rachel Weisz, Danny Trejo
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107
James Marsden, Joy Oladokun, Nicolas Cage