Season 8
Episodes
1. Alex Wagner, Roy Wood Jr.
2022-09-06
Stephen welcomes journalist Alex Wagner and comedian Roy Wood Jr.
2. Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Betty Gilpin
2022-09-07
Stephen welcomes journalists Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil and actress Betty Gilpin.
3. Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James Taylor
2022-09-08
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actor Rob McElhenney and a musical performance by James Taylor.
4. Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke, St. Vincent
2022-09-13
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
2022-09-14
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Phoenix.
6. Queen Latifah, Nina Totenberg
2022-09-15
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and legal correspondent Nina Totenberg.
7. Ana de Armas, Ken Burns, Sudan Archives
2022-09-19
Stephen welcomes actress Ana de Armas, director Ken Burns and a musical performance by Sudan Archives.
8. Billy Eichner, Samantha Power
2022-09-20
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and USAID Administrator Samantha Power.
9. Olivia Wilde, Dmytro Kuleba
2022-09-21
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
10. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Phil Rosenthal
2022-09-22
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Phil Rosenthal.
11. Sigourney Weaver, Zeeko Zaki
2022-09-26
Stephen welcomes actress Sigourney Weaver and actor Zeeko Zaki.
12. Samuel L. Jackson, Clarissa Ward
2022-09-27
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and journalist Clarissa Ward.
13. Anderson Cooper, Sosie Bacon
2022-09-28
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sosie Bacon.
14. George Clooney, Alex G
2022-09-29
Stephen welcomes actor George Clooney and a musical performance by Alex G.
15. Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot Kennedy
2022-10-03
Stephen welcomes Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, writer Armando Iannucci and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.
16. Maggie Haberman
2022-10-04
Stephen welcomes journalist Maggie Haberman.
17. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan
2022-10-05
Stephen welcomes immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and political adviser Cody Keenan.
18. Cate Blanchett, Domhnall Gleeson
2022-10-06
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, actor Domhnall Gleeson, and “First Drafts With Evie Colbert.”
19. Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Mercurio
2022-10-10
Stephen welcomes actor Colin Farrell , director Brendan Gleeson and comedian Paul Mercurio.
20. John Lithgow, Wendell Pierce
2022-10-11
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and actor Wendell Pierce.
21. George Stephanopoulos, Marcia Gay Harden
2022-10-12
Stephen welcomes anchor George Stephanopoulos and actress Marcia Gay Harden.
22. Jeremy Strong, Ed Sheeran
2022-10-13
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Strong and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
23. Pete Buttigieg, Ina Garten
2022-10-24
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and author Ina Garten.
24. Eddie Redmayne, George R.R. Martin
2022-10-25
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne and novelist George R.R. Martin.
25. Aubrey Plaza, Nikole Hannah Jones
2022-10-26
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Nikole Hannah Jones.
26. Kerry Washington, Joe Walsh
2022-10-27
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and a musical performance by Joe Walsh.
27. Jennifer Hudson, Zosia Mamet
2022-10-31
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson and actress Zosia Mamet.
28. Matthew Perry
2022-11-01
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Perry.
29. Elizabeth Warren, Ernest Moniz
2022-11-02
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and Secretary Ernest Moniz.
30. Bono
2022-11-03
Steven welcomes singer-songwriter Bono, and a musical performance by Bono.
31. Jon Oliver, The Lion King Broadway Cast
2022-11-07
Stephen welcomes television host Jon Oliver and a musical performance by the cast of The Lion King.
32. John Dickerson, Mike Birbiglia
2022-11-08
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and comedian Mike Birbiglia.
33. Rose McIver
2022-11-09
Stephen welcomes actress Rose McIver.
34. Emily Blunt, George Saunders
2022-11-10
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and author George Saunders.
35. Michelle Obama, Stromae
2022-11-14
Stephen welcomes former First Lady Michelle Obama and a musical performance by Stromae.
36. Jon Stewart, LCD Soundsystem
2022-11-15
Stephen welcomes television host Jon Stewart and a musical performance by LCD Soundsystem.
37. Michael Shannon, Tig Notaro
2022-11-16
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Shannon and comedian Tig Notaro.
38. Michelle Williams, Dierks Bentley, The winners of Pickled
2022-11-17
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams and the winners of "Pickled".
39. Daniel Craig, Josh Johnson
2022-11-21
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and a stand up performance by Josh Johnson.
40. Cate Blanchett, Paul Dano
2022-11-22
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Dano and a musical performance by Holly Humberstone.
41. Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth Debicki
2022-11-23
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and actress Elizabeth Debicki.
42. Don Lemon, Gabrielle Union
2022-11-28
Stephen welcomes television journalists Don Lemon and actress Gabrielle Union.
43. Sally Field, Maria Ressa
2022-11-29
Stephen welcomes actress Sally Field and Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa.
44. Janet Yellen, Rob Delaney
2022-11-30
Stephen welcomes Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and comic Rob Delaney.
45. John Krasinski, Sarah Polley
2022-12-01
Stephen welcomes actor and director John Krasinski and actress and director Sarah Polley.
46. John David Washington, Naomi Osaka, Spoon
2022-12-05
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
2022-12-06
Stephen welcomes chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and karaoke with Sturgill Simpson.
48. Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani
2022-12-07
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and actor Kumail Nanjiani.
49. Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard
2022-12-08
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys, and comic Eddie Izzard.
50. Common, Lily Collins
2022-12-12
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and actress Lily Collins.
51. RuPaul, Ed Sheeran
2022-12-13
Stephen welcomes television host RuPaul and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
52. Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt, José Andrés, Carlota, Inés & Lucía Andrés
2022-12-14
Stephen welcomes Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt takes “The Colbert Questionert”, and cooking with José Andrés & daughters Carlota, Inés & Lucía.
53. Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Louis Cato
2022-12-15
Stephen welcomes TV host Andy Cohen, journalist Anderson Cooper, and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
54. Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa
2023-01-03
Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa
55. Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri
2023-01-04
Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri
56. Chris Wallace, Jessie Buckley
2023-01-05
Chris Wallace, Jessie Buckley
57. Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray
2023-01-09
Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray
58. Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress
2023-01-10
Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress
59. Janelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver
2023-01-11
Janelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver
60. Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress
2023-01-12
Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress
61. Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb
2023-01-16
Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb
62. Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka
2023-01-17
Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka
63. Trevor Noah, Stephanie Hsu
2023-01-18
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.
64. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
2023-01-19
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
65. Nathan Lane, Sam Jay
2023-01-23
Nathan Lane, Sam Jay
66. Jason Segel, Chuck D
2023-01-24
Jason Segel, Chuck D
67. Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren
2023-01-25
Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren
68. Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King
2023-01-26
Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King
69. Rachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett
2023-01-30
Rachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett
70. Jessica Chastain, Jay Shetty
2023-01-31
Jessica Chastain, Jay Shetty
71. Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa
2023-02-01
Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa
72. Connie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo
2023-02-02
Connie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo
73. John Oliver, Ron Klain
2023-02-13
John Oliver, Ron Klain
74. Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan
2023-02-14
Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan, Boyz II Men
75. Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams
2023-02-15
Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams, RAYE featuring 070 Shake.
76. Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams
2023-02-16
Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams
77. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Little Simz
2023-02-20
No overview available.
78. P!nk, Jonathan Majors
2023-02-21
No overview available.
79. Eugene Levy, Nas
2023-02-22
No overview available.
80. Hank Azaria, Isabel Wilkerson, Depeche Mode
2023-02-23
No overview available.
81. Damian Lewis, Linda Thomas-Greenfield
2023-02-27
No overview available.
82. Prince Harry, Kal Penn, Big Thief
2023-02-28
No overview available.
83. Michelle Yeoh, Riley Keough
2023-03-01
No overview available.
84. Steven Spielberg, John Williams
2023-03-02
No overview available.
85. Nick Kroll, Rep. Jim Himes, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
2023-03-06
No overview available.
86. James Taylor, Eva Longoria
2023-03-07
No overview available.
87. Idris Elba, F. Murray Abraham
2023-03-08
No overview available.
88. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, John Williams
2023-03-09
No overview available.
89. Christina Ricci, Jen Psaki, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba
2023-03-13
No overview available.
90. Regé-Jean Page, Skylar Astin, John Mayer
2023-03-14
No overview available.
91. Vice President Kamala Harris, Carrie Coon
2023-03-15
No overview available.
92. Hugh Grant, Sean Hayes
2023-03-27
No overview available.
93. Mary J. Blige, Alison Roman
2023-03-28
No overview available.
94. Taron Egerton, Jay Chandrasekhar
2023-03-29
No overview available.
95. Brooke Shields, Clint Smith, Weyes Blood
2023-03-30
No overview available.
96. Stephen A. Smith, Dylan McDermott, the cast of "Ted Lasso", Davido
2023-04-03
No overview available.
97. Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, a performance by the Broadway cast of "New York, New York"
2023-04-04
No overview available.
98. Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Jodie Comer
2023-04-05
No overview available.
99. Brian Cox, Keri Russell
2023-04-10
No overview available.
100. Jennifer Garner, Rep. Katie Porter
2023-04-11
No overview available.
101. Steven Yeun, Joan Baez
2023-04-12
No overview available.
102. Nicolas Cage, Christine and the Queens
2023-04-13
No overview available.
103. Josh Groban, Sheryl Lee Ralph
2023-04-17
No overview available.
104. Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, the Walkmen
2023-04-18
No overview available.
105. Elizabeth Olsen, Jena Friedman
2023-04-19
No overview available.
106. Rachel Weisz, Danny Trejo
2023-04-20
No overview available.
107. James Marsden, Joy Oladokun, Nicolas Cage
2023-05-01
No overview available.