The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6, Episode 139: Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.

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Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

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Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.

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Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.

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Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Laurence Fishburne

Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.

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Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.

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Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

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Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.

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Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.

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Cory Booker, Public Enemy

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.

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John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

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Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

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Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.

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Jon Bon Jovi

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.

45 min

Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.

45 min

Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.

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Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.

45 min

Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin

Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.

45 min

Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

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Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.

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Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.

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Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.

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Sam Waterston

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.

45 min

Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

45 min

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.

45 min

Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.

45 min

Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.

45 min

Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

45 min

John Oliver, Cher, Jojo

Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.

45 min

Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.

45 min

Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.

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Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire

Network presentation of The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special, The hosts of "The Circus": Alex Wagner, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, and a musical performance by Arcade Fire.

45 min

Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.

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Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.

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Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.

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Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.

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Jake Tapper, BENEE

Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.

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Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli

Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.

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11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

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11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.

45 min

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

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President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

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Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

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President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

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Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

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Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

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Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

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Common, Andrea Bocelli

Common, Andrea Bocelli

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Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

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John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

45 min

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

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James Corden, Fleet Foxes

James Corden, Fleet Foxes

45 min

New Zealand Special

New Zealand Special

45 min

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

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Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

45 min

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

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Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

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George Clooney

George Clooney

45 min

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

45 min

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

45 min

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

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George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

45 min

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

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James Comey, Lili Reinhart

James Comey, Lili Reinhart

45 min

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

45 min

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

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John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

45 min

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

45 min

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

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Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

45 min

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

45 min

Serena Williams, Dayglow

Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.

45 min

Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker

Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.

45 min

Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).

45 min

Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.

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Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris

Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.

45 min

Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.

45 min

Zendaya, James Martin

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.

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Salma Hayek, Mark Harris

Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.

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Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.

45 min

Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.

45 min

Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.

45 min

John Oliver, Ingrid Andress

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.

45 min

Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.

45 min

Blake Shelton

Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.

45 min

Bill Gates, Tune-Yards

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.

45 min

Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman

Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.

45 min

Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste

Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.

45 min

Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter Cottontale

Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, a special appearance by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and a musical performance by Vic Mensa featuring Wyclef Jean and Peter Cottontale.

45 min

Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.

45 min

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

45 min

Paul Bettany, Metallica

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.

45 min

Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of Leon

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

45 min

Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon

Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

45 min

Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe

Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.

45 min

Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.

45 min

Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

45 min

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.

45 min

Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti

Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.

45 min

Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman

Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.

45 min

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre

Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.

45 min

Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.

45 min

Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.

45 min

Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons

Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.

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Sharon Stone, Ken Burns

Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.

45 min

John Cena, Tammy Duckworth

Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

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Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.

45 min

Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku

Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.

45 min

Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.

45 min

John Boehner, Shelley

45 min

Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift

45 min

Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

45 min

Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde

45 min

Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

45 min

Cher, Bradley Whitford

Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.

45 min

Ed Helms, Susan Page

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.

45 min

Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.

45 min

Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.

45 min

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.

45 min

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.

45 min

Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.

45 min

Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.

45 min

Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.

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Michelle Obama

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.

45 min

Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.

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Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.

45 min

Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.

45 min

Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.

45 min

Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

45 min

Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.

45 min

John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

45 min

Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.

45 min

Gayle King, BTS

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.

45 min

Will Arnett, Brockhampton

Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.

45 min

Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.

45 min

Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.

45 min

Clive Owen, Ziwe

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.

45 min

Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.

45 min

Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.

45 min

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.

45 min

Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

45 min

Nathan Lane, Griff

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.

45 min

Andrew Garfield, Lorde

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.

45 min

Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.

45 min

Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.

45 min

Robert Duvall

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.

45 min

Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.

45 min

Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd

Stephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan.

45 min

Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis

Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.

45 min

Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.

45 min

Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.

45 min

Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton

Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

45 min

Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.

45 min

Hugh Jackman, Lorde

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.

45 min

Joy Reid, Alessia Cara

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.

45 min

Jason Sudeikis, Yola

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.

45 min

Emily Blunt, Bob Costas

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.

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Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.

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Stephen King, Winston Duke

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.

45 min

Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine

Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.

45 min

Alan Alda, Gabriel Iglesias

Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.

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Jennifer Hudson

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.

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Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.

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Amanda Peet, Roger Bennett

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.

45 min

Daniel Radcliffe, Dan + Shay

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.

45 min

Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded House

Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.

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