THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

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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.

PRINCIPAL CAST

STEPHEN COLBERTSelf - Host

SERIES GUIDE

SEASONS & EPISODES

SEASON

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George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human still

S01 E01

2015-09-08 / 45 MIN

GEORGE CLOONEY, JEB BUSH, JON BATISTE & STAY HUMAN

The show opens with Stephen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner", ending with a cameo by Jon Stewart as an umpire yelling "Play ball!". Later he allows himself to eat one Oreo cookie and share one Donald Trump news story, before spiraling out of control and eating several cookies and showing several Trump stories. George Clooney discusses his career and his "new movie", ‘Decision Strike’. Governor Jeb Bush discusses his presidential campaign. The musical segment of the show features a cast of celebrities joining the band singing "Everyday People".

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S01 E02

2015-09-09 / 45 MIN

SCARLETT JOHANSSON, ELON MUSK, KENDRICK LAMAR

Stephen explains the technical diﬀiculties he experienced during the making of his first show. The Big Furry Hat. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Scarlett Johansson). Elon Musk discusses SpaceX and his other projects. Kendrick Lamar performed a medley of songs from his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly’.

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S01 E03

2015-09-10 / 45 MIN

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, TRAVIS KALANICK, TOBY KEITH

Joe Biden and Stephen discuss how the tragic losses of family members aﬀected their lives. Travis Kalanick discusses 'Uber. Toby Keith performed "Rum is the Reason" oﬀ his album '35 MPH Town’.

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S01 E04

2015-09-11 / 45 MIN

AMY SCHUMER, STEPHEN KING, TROUBLED WATERS (PAUL SIMON)

Stephen endorses Yesterday's Coﬀee. Amy Schumer discusses her new standup special, ‘Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo’. Stephen Colbert's Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Stephen King discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘The Bazaar of Bad Dreams’. Troubled Waters performs "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" with Stephen, as well as "American Tune" during the episode's outro.

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Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather still

S01 E05

2015-09-14 / 45 MIN

EMILY BLUNT, JUSTICE STEPHEN BREYER, THE DEAD WEATHER

Stephen faces oﬀ against Novak Djokovic. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Emily Blunt discusses 'Sicario’, in addition to having a vomit-oﬀ with Stephen. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Court and the World’. The Dead Weather performs "I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)" from their album 'Dodge and Burn’.

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S01 E06

2015-09-15 / 45 MIN

TIM COOK, JAKE GYLLENHAAL, RUN THE JEWELS WITH TV ON THE RADIO

The Hungry for Power Games (Rick Perry). Jake Gyllenhaal discusses 'Everest’. Tim Cook discusses the iPhone 6S. Run the Jewels & TV on the Radio perform "Angel Duster" from the album 'Run the Jewels 2’.

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S01 E07

2015-09-16 / 45 MIN

KEVIN SPACEY, CAROL BURNETT, ABBI JACOBSON, ILANA GLAZER, WILLIE NELSON

Carol Burnett discusses 'The Carol Burnett Show’. Kevin Spacey discusses 'House of Cards’. Planet of the Apps. Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp discuss Willie's Reserve and Farm Aid, and perform "Night Life".

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S01 E08

2015-09-17 / 45 MIN

TREVOR NOAH, U.N. BAN KI-MOON, CHRIS STAPLETON

Trevor Noah discusses 'The Daily Show’ and the Republican Party presidential debate. Stephen launches his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Ban Ki-moon discusses recent politics. Chris Stapleton performs "Nobody to Blame" from his album 'Traveller’

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S01 E09

2015-09-18 / 45 MIN

LUPITA NYONG'O, SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS, CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON, ROBERT FAIRCHILD AND LEANNE COPE

Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Eclipsed’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Bernie Sanders discusses his presidential campaign. Christopher Wheeldon discusses ‘An American in Paris’, as Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope perform a selection from the play.

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S01 E10

2015-09-21 / 45 MIN

STEPHEN CURRY, SENATOR TED CRUZ, DON HENLEY

Stephen Curry discusses 'NBA 2K16’. Stephen vs. Stephen (Stephen and Stephen Curry). Ted Cruz discusses his presidential campaign. Don Henley performs "Too Much Pride" from his album 'Cass County’.

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S01 E11

2015-09-22 / 45 MIN

DONALD TRUMP, DR. ERNEST MONIZ, RAURY

The Hungry for Power Games (Scott Walker). Donald Trump discusses his presidential campaign. Trump or Colbert? Ernest Moniz discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Raury performs "Devil's Whisper" from his album ‘All We Need’.

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S01 E12

2015-09-23 / 45 MIN

HUGH JACKMAN, HUGH EVANS, SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN, PEARL JAM

Jon Batiste presents his "new book": ‘Underneath the Chuckles: Life, Laughs, Loss, Love and Learning’. Jackman and Evans discuss 'the Global Poverty Project. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the problems with the government. Pearl Jam discusses the Global Citizen Festival and performs "Mind Your Manners", plus a cover of "Rockin' in the Free World" joined by Stephen on vocals.

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