Season 6
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 6 2020 6.1 TMDB 168 episodes 7560 min Comedy · Talk
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
01 Bob Woodward, Luke Combs Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs. 02 Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff. 03 Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang. 04 Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton. 05 Moment of Ruth Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne. 06 Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac. 07 Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens. 08 Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo. 09 Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County. 10 Cory Booker, Public Enemy Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy. 11 John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter. 12 Fears of a Clown Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann. 13 Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson. 14 Jon Bon Jovi Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance. 15 Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai. 16 Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands. 17 Mindy Kaling, John Brennan Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan. 18 West Winging It! Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin. 19 Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. 20 Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign. 21 Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria. 22 Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger. 23 Sam Waterston The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston. 24 Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy. 25 Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper. 26 Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello. 27 Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith. 28 Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. 29 John Oliver, Cher, Jojo Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo. 30 Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye. 31 Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti. 32 Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire Network presentation of The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special, The hosts of "The Circus": Alex Wagner, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, and a musical performance by Arcade Fire. 33 Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch. 34 Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson. 35 Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue. 36 Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell. 37 Jake Tapper, BENEE Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE. 38 Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli. 39 11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer) Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer. 40 11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters) Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters. 41 Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid 42 President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard 2020-11-24 43 Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés 44 President Barack Obama, Vol. 2 President Barack Obama, Vol. 2 45 Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush 46 Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson 47 Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza 48 Common, Andrea Bocelli Common, Andrea Bocelli 49 Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton 50 John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet 51 Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion 52 James Corden, Fleet Foxes James Corden, Fleet Foxes 53 New Zealand Special New Zealand Special 54 Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti 55 Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen 56 Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr. Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr. 57 Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste 58 George Clooney George Clooney 59 Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris 60 Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy 61 Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods 62 Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker 63 George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats 64 Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone 65 James Comey, Lili Reinhart James Comey, Lili Reinhart 66 Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal 67 Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS 68 John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs 69 Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song 70 Jason Segel, Black Pumas Jason Segel, Black Pumas 71 It's Joe Time! Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost 72 Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz 73 Serena Williams, Dayglow Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow. 74 Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker. 75 Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.). 76 Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow. 77 Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris. 78 Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton. 79 Zendaya, James Martin Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin. 80 Salma Hayek, Mark Harris Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris. 81 Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R. Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R. 82 Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica. 83 Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun. 84 John Oliver, Ingrid Andress Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress. 85 Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds. 86 Blake Shelton Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton. 87 Bill Gates, Tune-Yards Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards. 88 Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman. 89 Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste. 90 Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter Cottontale Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, a special appearance by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and a musical performance by Vic Mensa featuring Wyclef Jean and Peter Cottontale. 91 Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward. 92 Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste. 93 Paul Bettany, Metallica Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica. 94 Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of Leon Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon. 95 Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon. 96 Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe. 97 Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere. 98 Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive. 99 Dr. Anthony Fauci Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci. 100 Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti. 101 Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman. 102 Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre. 103 Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO. 104 Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa. 105 Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons. 106 Sharon Stone, Ken Burns Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns. 107 John Cena, Tammy Duckworth Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth. 108 Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile. 109 Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku. 110 Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick. 111 John Boehner, Shelley 2021-04-12 112 Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift 2021-04-13 113 Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova 2021-04-14 114 Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde 2021-04-16 115 Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono 2021-04-19 116 Cher, Bradley Whitford Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams. 117 Ed Helms, Susan Page Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page. 118 Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha. 119 Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross. 120 Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan. 121 Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels. 122 Mila Kunis, Sara Kays Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays. 123 Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims. 124 Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish. 125 Michelle Obama Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama. 126 Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz. 127 Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall. 128 Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys. 129 Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez. 130 Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro. 131 Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory. 132 John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma. 133 Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins. 134 Gayle King, BTS Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS. 135 Will Arnett, Brockhampton Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton. 136 Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson. 137 Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo. 138 Clive Owen, Ziwe Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe. 139 Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi. 140 Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen. 141 Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey. 142 Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno. 143 Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney. 144 Nathan Lane, Griff Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff. 145 Andrew Garfield, Lorde Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde. 146 Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin. 147 Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun. 148 Robert Duvall Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall. 149 Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers. 150 Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd Stephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan. 151 Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis. 152 Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer. 153 Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I. 154 Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton. 155 Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram. 156 Hugh Jackman, Lorde Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde. 157 Joy Reid, Alessia Cara Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara. 158 Jason Sudeikis, Yola Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola. 159 Emily Blunt, Bob Costas Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas. 160 Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone. 161 Stephen King, Winston Duke Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke. 162 Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine. 163 Planes, Trains & Bipartisan Deals! Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias. 164 Jennifer Hudson Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson. 165 Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe. 166 Amanda Peet, Roger Bennett Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett. 167 Three-For-All! Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay. 168 Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded House Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House. 
