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Episode Guide

Season 11

Season 11

Episode Guide

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT Series Finale'

THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT Series Finale

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THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT Series Finale featuring special guests.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : The Late Show - 5/20/26 (Bruce Springsteen)'

The Late Show - 5/20/26 (Bruce Springsteen)

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Stephen welcomes Bruce Springsteen and a very memorable edition of “The Colbert Questionert” with special guests.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/19/26 (Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne)'

5/19/26 (Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne)

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Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, filmmaker Steven Spielberg with a performance by David Byrne.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/18/26 (The Worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Not a Clip Show!))'

5/18/26 (The Worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Not a Clip Show!))

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Stephen looks back at the worst of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Not a clip show!
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/14/26 (David Letterman, The Strokes)'

5/14/26 (David Letterman, The Strokes)

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Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman with a performance by The Strokes.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/13/26 (President Barack Obama, Tom Hanks, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson)'

5/13/26 (President Barack Obama, Tom Hanks, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson)

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Stephen welcomes President Barack Obama with “The Colbert Questionert”, actor Tom Hanks, and a special Broadway performance featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt & Patrick Wilson.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/12/26 (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal)'

5/12/26 (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal)

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Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and actor Pedro Pascal.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/11/26 (Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson)'

5/11/26 (Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson)

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Stephen welcomes the hosts of “Strike Force Five” – Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver with a special Broadway performance featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/7/26 (John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, The Avett Brothers)'

5/7/26 (John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, The Avett Brothers)

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Stephen welcomes John Krasinski and “Kids Pitch” with special appearances by Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden and The Avett Brothers.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/6/26 (Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert)'

5/6/26 (Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert)

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Stephen welcomes actress Sally Field, performance by Chris Stapleton, and Mother’s Day “First Drafts” with Evie McGee Colbert.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/5/26 (President Barack Obama)'

5/5/26 (President Barack Obama)

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Stephen welcomes President Barack Obama.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 5/4/26 (Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)'

5/4/26 (Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

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Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan and musician Dave Grohl with a performance by Foo Fighters.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/23/26 (Senator Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe)'

4/23/26 (Senator Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe)

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Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren with an interview and performance by Michael Stipe.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/22/26 (Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, Jon Stewart)'

4/22/26 (Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, Jon Stewart)

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Stephen welcomes Secretary Pete Buttigieg, actor Andy Serkis, and “Late Show Home Shopping” with Jon Stewart.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/21/26 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYE, John Kerry)'

4/21/26 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYE, John Kerry)

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Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson with a performance by RAYE and a Special appearance by former Secretary of State John Kerry.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/20/26 (Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper)'

4/20/26 (Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper)

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Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and journalist Jake Tapper.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/16/26 (Anderson Cooper, Patton Oswalt)'

4/16/26 (Anderson Cooper, Patton Oswalt)

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Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actor Patton Oswalt.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/15/26 (Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson)'

4/15/26 (Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson)

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Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and comic Josh Johnson.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/14/26 (Billy Crystal, Ina Garten)'

4/14/26 (Billy Crystal, Ina Garten)

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Stephen welcomes comedian Billy Crystal, cook and author Ina Garten.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/13/26 (Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams, Rachel Dratch)'

4/13/26 (Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams, Rachel Dratch)

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Stephen welcomes actress Maya Rudolph, actor Nick Offerman and musician Jeff Tweedy with a performance by Hayley Williams and Jeff Tweedy and a special appearance by Rachel Dratch.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/8/26 (Bryan Cranston, Robert Plant)'

4/8/26 (Bryan Cranston, Robert Plant)

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Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston with a performance by Robert Plant.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/7/26 (Oprah Winfrey, Brandi Carlile)'

4/7/26 (Oprah Winfrey, Brandi Carlile)

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Stephen welcomes media personality Oprah Winfrey with an interview and performance by Brandi Carlile.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/6/26 (Keanu Reeves, Jack White)'

4/6/26 (Keanu Reeves, Jack White)

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Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves and musician Jack White.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/2/26 (Paul Simon, Ramy Youssef)'

4/2/26 (Paul Simon, Ramy Youssef)

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Stephen welcomes Paul Simon with an interview and performance and comedian Ramy Youssef.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 4/1/26 (Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers)'

4/1/26 (Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers)

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Stephen welcomes actress Meryl Streep with a performance by Maggie Rogers.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/31/26 (Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall)'

3/31/26 (Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall)

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Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and comedian Arsenio Hall.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/30/26 (John Mulaney, David Byrne)'

3/30/26 (John Mulaney, David Byrne)

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Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney with an interview and performance by David Byrne.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/18/26 (Edward Norton, José Andrés)'

3/18/26 (Edward Norton, José Andrés)

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Stephen welcomes actor Edward Norton, and a cooking demo with Chef José Andrés.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/17/26 (Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea Michele, the cast of

3/17/26 (Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea Michele, the cast of "Chess")

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Stephen welcomes actor Elijah Wood, actor David Alan Grier, with a performance by Lea Michele and the Broadway cast and orchestra of "Chess”.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/16/26 (Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew Rannells, Cast of “The Book of Mormon”)'

3/16/26 (Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew Rannells, Cast of “The Book of Mormon”)

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Stephen welcomes animators Trey Parker & Matt Stone, songwriter Robert Lopez, actors Andrew Rannells with a performance by the broadway cast of “The Book of Mormon”.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/12/26 (Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder)'

3/12/26 (Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder)

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Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and comedian Robert Smigel with a performance by Dan & Peggy Reeder.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/11/26 (Clarissa Ward, Pete Holmes)'

3/11/26 (Clarissa Ward, Pete Holmes)

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Stephen welcomes journalist Clarissa Ward and comedian Pete Holmes.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/10/26 (Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave Matthews)'

3/10/26 (Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave Matthews)

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Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Pfeiffer with a talk, followed by an interview and performance by Dave Matthews.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/9/26 (John Lithgow, Paul Rieckhoff)'

3/9/26 (John Lithgow, Paul Rieckhoff)

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Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, and founder of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/5/26 (Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Guillén)'

3/5/26 (Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Guillén)

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Stephen welcomes television host Jimmy Fallon and actor Harvey Guillén.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/4/26 (Steve Carell, Hozier and Lake Street Dive)'

3/4/26 (Steve Carell, Hozier and Lake Street Dive)

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Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell with a talk and "Late Show Home Shopping," with a performance by Hozier and Lake Street Dive.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/3/26 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford)'

3/3/26 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford)

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Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Maria Bamford.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 3/2/26 (Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brett McGurk, Brandee Younger)'

3/2/26 (Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brett McGurk, Brandee Younger)

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Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal, Former special presidential envoy Brett McGurk, and Brandee Younger sitting in with Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/26/26 (Kurt and Wyatt Russell, CMAT)'

2/26/26 (Kurt and Wyatt Russell, CMAT)

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Stephen welcomes actors Kurt and Wyatt Russell with a performance by CMAT.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/25/26 (Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford)'

2/25/26 (Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford)

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Stephen welcomes actress Teyana Taylor and actor Bradley Whitford.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/24/26 (John Dickerson, Mitski)'

2/24/26 (John Dickerson, Mitski)

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Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a performance by Mitski.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/23/26 (Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong)'

2/23/26 (Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong)

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Stephen welcomes comedian Ray Romano, actress Emma Thompson takes “The Colbert Questionert”, and Cory Wong sits in with Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/19/26 (Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan)'

2/19/26 (Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan)

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Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and journalist Michael Pollan.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/18/26 (Senator Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat)'

2/18/26 (Senator Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat)

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Stephen welcomes Senator Jon Ossoff, actor Kyle MacLachlan, and Thundercat sits in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/17/26 (Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson)'

2/17/26 (Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson)

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Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and journalist Walter Isaacson.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/16/26 (Jennifer Garner, Robert Duvall)'

2/16/26 (Jennifer Garner, Robert Duvall)

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Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Garner and remembers the late Robert Duvall with a look back at his most recent appearance on The Late Show.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/5/26 (James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert)'

2/5/26 (James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert)

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Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor with a talk and performance, and Evie McGee Colbert with "Valentine’s Day First Drafts."
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/4/26 (Ian McKellen, I’m With Her, Laura Benanti)'

2/4/26 (Ian McKellen, I’m With Her, Laura Benanti)

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Stephen welcomes actor Ian McKellen with a performance by I’m With Her and a special appearance by Laura Benanti.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/3/26 (Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin)'

2/3/26 (Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin)

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Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo with "Community Calendar" and a talk and Father James Martin.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert : 2/2/26 (John Oliver)'

2/2/26 (John Oliver)

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Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with "Late Show Home Shopping" and a talk.