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List of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert episodes

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is an American late-night talk show and it airs weeknights at 11:35 pm Eastern/10:35 pm Central on CBS in the United States. The hour-long show has aired since September 8, 2015, and is hosted by actor, comedian and critic Stephen Colbert, an alumnus of The Daily Show and former host of The Colbert Report. Louis Cato and The Late Show Band serve as the show's house band. A total of 1,599 episodes have aired.

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2018

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2025

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January

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No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1585January 6, 2025 (2025-01-06)Representative Adam KinzingerJon 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.
1586January 7, 2025 (2025-01-07)Tilda Swinton, Isabella RosselliniN/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.
1587January 8, 2025 (2025-01-08)Alan Cumming, Diane MorganN/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.
1588January 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)Ben Stiller, June SquibbN/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.
1589January 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)Jeremy Bash, David Schwimmer, Kwame AlexanderN/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.
1590January 14, 2025 (2025-01-14)Josh Gad, Betty GilpinN/A
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Gad discusses his new book, In Gad We Trust. Betty Gilpin discusses American Primeval.
1591January 15, 2025 (2025-01-15)Adam Scott, Secretary of the Treasury Janet YellenN/A
Cyborgasm. Adam Scott discusses Severance. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen discusses recent politics.
1592January 16, 2025 (2025-01-16)Kate Winslet, Jharrel JeromeN/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.
1593January 20, 2025 (2025-01-20)Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy VietorJalen 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.
1594January 21, 2025 (2025-01-21)Michelle Yeoh, Britt LowerN/A
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Yeoh discusses Star Trek: Section 31. Britt Lower discusses Severance.
1595January 22, 2025 (2025-01-22)John DickersonWillow 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.
1596January 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)Drew Brees, Morris ChestnutN/A
Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Drew Brees discusses this season's NFL playoffs. Morris Chestnut discusses Watson.
1597January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26)Deion SandersKane 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.
1598January 27, 2025 (2025-01-27)Chris HayesNicole 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.
1599January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28)Drew Barrymore, Brandon Scott JonesN/A
1600January 29, 2025 (2025-01-29)Will FerrellFLO
1601January 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)Nicole Kidman, Jacob SoboroffN/A
Nicole Kidman takes "The Colbert Questionert"

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