List of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert episodes

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 1,683 episodes have aired.

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No.Original release dateGuest(s)Musical/entertainment guest(s)
1680August 4, 2025 (2025-08-04)Julia Garner, Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert ReichN/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.
1681August 5, 2025 (2025-08-05)Fred Armisen, Governor JB PritzkerN/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.
1682August 6, 2025 (2025-08-06)Josh BrolinThe 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.
1683August 7, 2025 (2025-08-07)Senator Alex PadillaLouis 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."