The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1, Episode 181: RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney

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".

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’.

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’.

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.

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’.

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’.

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".

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’

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.

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’.

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’.

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.

45 min

Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

The Dope on the Pope. Jim Gaffigan, Maria Shriver, Andrew Sullivan and Archbishop Thomas Wenski discuss Pope Francis's visit to America and Catholicism. YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform a rendition of the Hoyt Axton/Three Dog Night song "Joy to the World".

45 min

Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

Stephen Colbert's All-Inclusive Wedding Cake Toppers. Malala Yousafzai discusses the right to education for women and her new documentary, ‘He Named Me Malala’; she also performs a magic trick for Stephen. Kerry Washington discusses 'Scandal and the Global Citizen Festival. The Arcs performed "Outta My Mind" from their album 'Yours, Dreamily,’.

45 min

First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the "Let Girls Learn" initiative, her life and recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes the MBTI). John Legend discusses the "FreeAmerica" initiative and performs a duet of "America the Beautiful" with Stephen.

45 min

Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

Elliot Page discusses ‘Freeheld’ and LGBT progress. Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories’. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Stephen demonstrates Dominic Wilcox's inventions.

45 min

John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Tom Hanks). John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Evan Spiegel discusses Snapchat. Bill Withers and Ed Sheeran discuss Withers' induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Sheeran performs "Ain't No Sunshine".

45 min

John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

John Kerry discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Claire Danes discusses ‘Homeland’. PewDiePie discusses his YouTube channel and his new book, ‘This Book Loves You’.

45 min

Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’. Ruth Wilson discusses ‘The Affair’. Sean Murray demonstrates ‘No Man's Sky’.

45 min

Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

Yo-Yo Ma sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Whole Foods Apologies. Senator John McCain discusses recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes a polygraph test). Misty Copeland discusses her new documentary, ‘A Ballerina's Tale’. Copeland also performs the courante from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Cello Suite No. 2" with Ma. The Late Show celebrates Ma's 60th birthday.

45 min

Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

Stephen Colbert's Pander Express. Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Foundation, its projects, and the 2016 election. Billy Eichner discusses ‘Billy on the Street’. Florence and the Machine performs "What Kind of Man" from their album 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.

45 min

Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

The Big Furry Hat. Gina Rodriguez discusses ‘Jane the Virgin’. Stephen Colbert's Esophagorge. Ben Bernanke discusses the 2008 financial crisis and his new book, ‘The Courage to Act’. Tame Impala performs "The Less I Know the Better" from their album 'Currents’.

45 min

Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

Stephen Colbert's Digital Doo. Cate Blanchett discusses ‘Truth’. Brian Chesky discusses Airbnb. Buddy Teevens and Elliot Kastner of the Dartmouth Big Green demonstrate their Tackle Dummy.

45 min

James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

Life Hacked. James Corden discusses ‘The Late Late Show’ and his appointment as Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Corden performs "Me and My Shadow" with Stephen. Shane Smith discusses VICE Media. Halsey performs "New Americana" from her album ‘Badlands’.

45 min

Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Carey Mulligan discusses ‘Suffragette’ and the British women’s suffrage movement. Stephen takes a meeting with her producer. Elvis Costello discusses his new memoir, ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’, and his father’s influence. Darlene Love performs “Forbidden Nights”, from her album ‘Introducing Darlene Love’, with Costello.

45 min

Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Sarah Silverman discusses ‘I Smile Back’ and reads bad jokes written by kids with Stephen. Elijah Wood talks ’The Lord of the Rings’ with Stephen and discusses ‘The Last Witch Hunter’. Orchestral performance by ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’.

45 min

Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

Jack Black discusses his years with Tenacious D and Goosebumps. Black performs "My Kind of America" with Stephen. Nick Woodman discusses GoPro. Michelle Dorrance discusses her career and performs a tap dance, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing accompaniment.

45 min

Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

Oprah Winfrey discusses spirituality with Stephen and ‘OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)’. Stephen’s pre-show rituals. Judith Hill performs "Cry, Cry, Cry" from her album ’Back in Time’. Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor discuss ’Welcome to Night Vale’.

45 min

Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House

Jimmy Kimmel discusses ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and his agent, same as Stephen’s, before having a cook-off. Guillermo Del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska discuss ’Crimson Peak’. Beach House performs "One Thing" from their album ’Thank Your Lucky Stars’.

45 min

Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

The Hungry for Power Games (Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee), with a cameo appearance by Stanley Tucci. Miller discusses ‘Burnt’. Benoist discusses ‘Supergirl’. Chance the Rapper performs "Angels" from his mixtape ’Coloring Book’.

45 min

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

Lianne La Havas sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Hillary Clinton discusses her presidential campaign. Anthony Bourdain discusses ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ and his new graphic novel, ’Get Jiro’. Carrie Brownstein discusses her new memoir, ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’.

45 min

Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Good Wife’. Jonathan Franzen discusses ‘Purity’. Alabama Shakes performs "Joe" from their album ’Sound & Color’. Franzen reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

45 min

Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Seth MacFarlane discusses his new album, ‘No One Ever Tells You’. Focus on the Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses ‘StarTalk’ and the latest scientific discoveries. MacFarlane performs "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)".

45 min

Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

The Late Show celebrates Halloween. The Zombies sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rob Gronkowski. Charlie Rose comes out as Frankenstein and discusses ‘Charlie Rose’. Late Show Pumpking Carving Tips. Stacy Schiff comes out as a cat lady and discusses her new book, ‘The Witches: Salem, 1692’. Heavy metal band Ghost performs "Cirice" from their album ‘Meliora’, making their first appearance on a US TV show.

45 min

Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

Allison Janney discusses ‘Mom’. Colin Quinn discusses ‘Colin Quinn: The New York Story’. Margaret Cho discusses her new special, ‘Psycho’, and performs "Lice" from her album ‘Cho Dependent’.

45 min

Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

Stephen Colbert Gazes into the Infinet. Antonio Banderas discusses ‘The 33’. Reed Hastings discusses Netflix. John Irving discusses his works and his new book, ‘Avenue of Mysteries’, and reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

45 min

Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

The Hungry for Power Games (Lawrence Lessig). Daniel Craig discusses ‘Spectre’. Craig rents a new car. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the creative process and her new book, ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’. Dr. Eugenia Cheng discusses baking and mathematics.

45 min

Bryan Cranston, Shamir

Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Bryan Cranston discusses ‘Trumbo’. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Bryan Cranston). Jon Batiste and Stephen visit New Orleans. Shamir performs "On the Regular" from his album ‘Ratchet’.

45 min

Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Spoilers. Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Whoopi Goldberg discusses ‘The View’ and her new book, ‘If Someone Says "You Complete Me", RUN!’. Governor John Kasich discusses his presidential campaign. Glen Hansard performs "Lowly Deserter" from his album ‘Didn’t He Ramble’.

45 min

Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Stacie Orrico sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rainn Wilson. Ethan Hawke discusses the New York City Marathon and his new book, ‘Rules for a Knight’. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Senators Claire McCaskill and Amy Klobuchar discuss women in the United States Senate and their books, ‘Plenty Ladylike’ and ‘The Senator Next Door’. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform "I Need Never Get Old" from their eponymous album.

45 min

Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

Candy Crush Saga "movie clip" with Liam Neeson. Aziz Ansari discusses ‘Master of None’, with an appearance from his father. Shonda Rhimes discusses her new book, ‘Year of Yes’. Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless discuss ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’.

45 min

Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

Viola Davis discusses ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Darlene Love and Stephen wishes Jon Batiste a happy birthday. Brian Greene discusses physics. George Ezra performs "Blame It on Me" from his album ‘Wanted on Voyage’.

45 min

Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

An appearance from John Dickerson. Jennifer Connelly discusses ‘Shelter’. Judd Apatow discusses his comeback to standup comedy and his new book, ‘Sick in the Head’. The Internet performs "Under Control" from their album ‘Ego Death’.

45 min

Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Spotlight’. The Big Furry Hat (with John Cleese). John Cleese discusses his career in comedy and his new book, ‘So, Anyway…’. Michael Flatley discusses ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’, followed by a tap dance performance. Stephen acknowledges the terrorists attacks in France in the episode’s outro.

45 min

Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs discusses the terrorists attacks in France. Bill Maher discusses religion and the presidential election. Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses the War in Afghanistan. Shepard Fairey discusses his art and his new book, ‘Covert to Overt’. A performance by The Acro-Cats.

45 min

Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

CeeLo Green sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Julianne Moore discusses ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ and her new book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry’. Burt Reynolds discusses his acting career and his new book, ‘But Enough About Me’. Public Image Ltd performs "Double Trouble" from their album ‘What the World Needs Now…’.

45 min

Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

The Hungry for Power Games (Bobby Jindal). Sharon Stone discusses ‘Agent X’. Justin Theroux discusses ‘The Leftovers’ and has an eyebrow acting contest with Stephen. James Taylor performs "Montana" from his album ‘Before This World’, an updated version of "Fire and Rain" with Stephen and a folk rendition of "La Marseillaise".

45 min

Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

12-year-old Brandon Niederauer sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jane Fonda discusses ‘Youth, Grace and Frankie’ and her career. Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the musical and performs excerpts from his works with Stephen and Jon Batiste.

45 min

Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

Vulfpeck sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Michael Caine discusses ‘Youth’ and his career. Larry Wilmore discusses ‘The Nightly Show’ and his new book, ‘I’d Rather We Got Casinos’. Boots performs "C.U.R.E." from his album ‘AQUΛRIA’.

45 min

Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

An appearance from 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. Sylvester Stallone discusses ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’. Ted Koppel discusses his new book, ‘Lights Out’. My Morning Jacket performs "Tropics" from their album ‘The Waterfall’.

45 min

Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

Spike Lee discusses ‘Chi-Raq’. Andy Cohen discusses ‘Then and Now’ and his new book, ‘The Andy Cohen Diaries’. Carly Simon discusses her new memoir, ‘Boys in the Trees’ and performs "Mockingbird" with Stephen. Simon also performs "I Can’t Thank You Enough" from her greatest hits album ‘Songs from the Trees

45 min

Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

The Late Show celebrates Thanksgiving. Gloria Estefan discusses ‘On Your Feet!’ and her Cuban heritage. Stephen says goodbye to Zobo, the Late Show Joke-Testing Ape. Eric Greitens and Jake Wood discuss ‘The Mission Continues’ and ‘Team Rubicon’. Daniel Boulud presents his new book, ‘Daniel: My French Cuisine’, and prepares turkeys with Stephen.

45 min

Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and Taylor Hill eat buffalo wings. Steve Carell discusses ‘The Big Short’ and sings "Dance With Me" with Stephen. Jennifer Hudson discusses ‘The Color Purple’. Morgan Freeman’s announcer audition. Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple perform "Push Da Button".

45 min

Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs "Leaving the City" from her album ‘Divers’. Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

45 min

Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

Michelle Dockery, Alan Bonneville and Allen Leech discuss ‘Downton Abbey’ and perform a scene with Stephen. Stephen changes a lightbulb outside the Ed Sullivan Theater. Adam McKay discusses ‘The Big Short’. Kurt Vile performs "Pretty Pimpin" from his album ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down…’.

45 min

Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

Jon Stewart makes an appearance to discuss the Zadroga Act. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Bruce Willis discusses ‘Misery’. Stephen doesn’t believe Willis does his own stunts and a fight ensues. Michael Lewis discusses ‘The Big Short’. Andrew Delbanco and Stephen ride a rollercoaster and discuss ‘Moby-Dick’. Lizzo performs "Ain’t I" from her album ‘Big Grrrl Small World’.

45 min

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘Hamilton’, New York and his influences. Miranda and Stephen present "Button! The American Musical". Ike Barinholtz discusses ‘Sisters’. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform "8 Days (of Hanukkah)" from their album ‘It’s a Holiday Soul Party’.

45 min

Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

Stephen says goodbye to oil. Jennifer Lawrence discusses ‘Joy’ and being human. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Jennifer Lawrence). Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the presidential election. The Late Show Presents: Quotable Notables’ Quotables. Sleater-Kinney performs "Bury Our Friends" from their album ‘No Cities to Love’.

45 min

Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

Stephen auditions as Han Solo (appearances by Harrison Ford and J. J. Abrams). Quentin Tarantino discusses ‘The Hateful Eight’ and his career. The Big Furry Hat. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and teaches Stephen his King George III walk. Squeeze performs "Happy Days" from their album ‘Cradle to the Grave’, with Jon Batiste & Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

45 min

Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

Hashtag: #SpoilerSpoilers. Robert De Niro discusses ‘Joy’ and his career. De Niro also enjoys a cold martini (and silence) with Stephen. Daniel Gilbert discusses his new book, ‘Stumbling on Happiness’. Henry Rollins discusses ‘He Never Died’ and performs A Very Rollins Christmas with Stephen.

45 min

Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

Crunchy the Squirrel presents Oatie-O’s. Michael Moore discusses ‘Where to Invade Next’ and takes a more positive look at the world. Samantha Power discusses her position as Ambassador to the United Nations. Michael C. Hall discusses ‘Lazarus’. The Late Show Holiday Gift Guide. Hall and the cast of Lazarus perform the title track of the play.

45 min

Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

The Late Show celebrates Christmas. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘Homeland’ and has some thoughts on the world, fear and humanity. Christmas Party Apologies. Kayvon Beykpour discusses ‘Periscope’. Leon Bridges performs Sam Cooke’s "Jesus Gave Me Water".

45 min

Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.

45 min

John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.

45 min

Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.

45 min

Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.

45 min

Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

45 min

Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.

45 min

Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.

45 min

Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.

45 min

Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

45 min

Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.

45 min

Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.

45 min

Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.

45 min

James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.

45 min

Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.

45 min

Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

45 min

Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.

45 min

Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

45 min

Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer

Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.

45 min

Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers

Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.

45 min

John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland

Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.

45 min

David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

45 min

Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.

45 min

Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.

45 min

Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.

45 min

Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele

Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.

45 min

Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

45 min

Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

45 min

Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.

45 min

Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers

Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.

45 min

Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.

45 min

Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

45 min

Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

45 min

Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

45 min

Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

45 min

Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.

45 min

Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.

45 min

Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.

45 min

Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell

Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .

45 min

Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt

Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.

45 min

Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage

Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."

45 min

Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius

Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.

45 min

Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne

Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.

45 min

Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield

Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.

45 min

Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S

Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.

45 min

Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding

Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.

45 min

Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.

45 min

Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald

Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.

45 min

John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order

Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.

45 min

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel

Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.

45 min

Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson

Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.

45 min

William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi

Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.

45 min

Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit

Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.

45 min

Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.

45 min

Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

An interview with Cartoon Donald Trump. Eric Stonestreet discusses 'Confirmation and Modern Family’. Jason Jones discusses 'The Detour’. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the presidential race.

45 min

Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes

Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.

45 min

Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'

Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."

45 min

Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic

Stephen welcomes Matthew Perry from the CBS comedy series "The Odd Couple," Nick Offerman, a musical performance by Explosions In The Sky, and Parliament-Funkadelic sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

45 min

Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL

Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.

45 min

Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.

45 min

Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns

Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

45 min

Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter

Stephen welcomes Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series "Scorpion," a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson, and Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

45 min

Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval

Stephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

45 min

Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath

Stephen welcomes Dennis Quaid, actor Matt Walsh, a musical performance by Charles Bradley, and Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

45 min

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes

Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

45 min

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril

Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.

45 min

Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould

Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.

45 min

J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace

Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.

45 min

Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen

Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.

45 min

Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight

Stephen welcomes the cast of the CBS drama series "The Good Wife": Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Matt Czuchry, also Hank Azaria, and Nike Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight.

45 min

Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani

Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.

45 min

Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.

45 min

Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

45 min

Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell

Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

45 min

Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell

Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.

45 min

Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton

Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.

45 min

Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National

Stephen welcomes Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," author and podcast host Dan Savage, and a musical performance by The National.

45 min

Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God

45 min

Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner

45 min

Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective

45 min

Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin

45 min

Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly

45 min

Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay

45 min

Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses

45 min

Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic

45 min

Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade

45 min

Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo

45 min

Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black

45 min

James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene

45 min

Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps

45 min

Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

45 min

James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie

45 min

Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper

45 min

Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

45 min

Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld

45 min

David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov

45 min

Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock

45 min

Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS

45 min

Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio

45 min

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas

45 min

Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups

45 min

Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley

45 min

Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern

45 min

Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria

45 min

Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts

45 min

Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles

45 min

Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley

45 min

Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly

45 min

Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q

45 min

Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists

45 min

Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz

45 min

Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182

45 min

Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness

45 min

Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters

45 min

Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts

45 min

Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane

45 min

RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind

45 min

RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF

45 min

RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean

45 min

Jennifer Saunders

45 min

DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams

45 min

DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora

45 min

DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC

45 min

DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre

45 min

DNC Highlights

45 min

Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna

45 min

Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett

45 min

John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville

45 min

Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays

45 min

Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad

45 min

Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins

45 min

Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon

45 min

Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore

45 min

Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest

45 min

Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten

45 min

Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen

45 min

John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones

45 min

Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere

45 min

Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha

45 min

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

45 min