The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Season 5

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01 Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
Sep 3, 201945m★ 10.0
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
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02 Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
Sep 4, 201945m★ 10.0
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
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03 Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
Sep 5, 201945m
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
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04 Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
Sep 9, 201945m
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
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05 Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
Sep 10, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
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06 James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
Sep 11, 201945m★ 10.0
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
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07 Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
Sep 12, 201945m
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
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08 Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
Sep 16, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
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09 Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
Sep 17, 201945m
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
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10 Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
Sep 18, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
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11 Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
Sep 19, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
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12 The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
Sep 20, 201945m
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
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13 Paul McCartney
Sep 23, 201945m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.
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14 Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sep 24, 201945m
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
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15 Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
Sep 25, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
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16 Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
Sep 26, 201945m
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
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17 Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
Sep 27, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
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18 Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
Sep 30, 201945m
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
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19 Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
Oct 1, 201945m
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
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20 Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
Oct 2, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
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21 Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
Oct 3, 201945m
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
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22 Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
Oct 4, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
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23 Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
Oct 7, 201945m
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
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24 Will Smith, Andrew Scott
Oct 8, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
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25 Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
Oct 9, 201945m
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
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26 John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
Oct 10, 201945m
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
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27 Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds
Oct 21, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
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28 John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews
Oct 22, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
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29 Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage
Oct 23, 201945m
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
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30 Steve Carell, Toby Keith
Oct 24, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
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31 Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
Oct 25, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
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32 Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones
Oct 28, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
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33 Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch
Oct 29, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
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34 Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert
Oct 30, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
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35 Nancy Pelosi
Oct 31, 201945m
Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
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36 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
Nov 1, 201945m
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
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37 Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown
Nov 4, 201945m
Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
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38 Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar
Nov 5, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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39 Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
Nov 6, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
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40 John Dickerson, King Princess
Nov 7, 201945m
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
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41 Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids
Nov 12, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
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42 Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace
Nov 13, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
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43 Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke
Nov 14, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
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44 David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
Nov 15, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
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45 Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern
Nov 18, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
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46 Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
Nov 19, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
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47 John Heilemann, Alex Wagner
Nov 20, 201945m
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
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48 Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum
Nov 21, 201945m
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
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49 Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe
Nov 22, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
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50 Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
Nov 25, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
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51 Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
Nov 26, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
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52 LL Cool J, José Andrés
Nov 27, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
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53 Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
Dec 4, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
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54 Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd
Dec 5, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
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55 Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd
Dec 6, 201945m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
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56 Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw
Dec 9, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
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57 Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste
Dec 10, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
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58 Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett
Dec 11, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
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59 Rep. Adam Schiff
Dec 12, 201945m
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.
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60 Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
Dec 13, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
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61 Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel
Dec 16, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
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62 Jamie Foxx
Dec 17, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.
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63 Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart
Dec 18, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
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64 Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
Dec 19, 201945m
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
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65 Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert
Jan 6, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
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66 Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett
Jan 7, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
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67 Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez
Jan 8, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
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68 Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
Jan 9, 202045m
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
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69 Laura Dern, Kesha
Jan 10, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
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70 Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Jan 13, 202045m
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
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71 Michael Bloomberg
Jan 14, 202045m
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
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72 Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany
Jan 15, 202045m
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
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73 Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang
Jan 16, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
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74 Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer
Jan 20, 202045m
Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
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75 Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
Jan 21, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
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76 John Mulaney
Jan 22, 202045m
Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.
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77 Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart
Jan 23, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
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78 Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez
Jan 28, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
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79 Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
Jan 29, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
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80 Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey
Jan 30, 202045m★ 6.0
Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
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81 Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'
Jan 31, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”
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82 James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
Feb 3, 202045m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
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83 John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig
Feb 4, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
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84 Jim Carrey
Feb 5, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.
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85 Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt
Feb 6, 202045m
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
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86 James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka
Feb 7, 202045m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
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87 John Oliver, Alex Ebert
Feb 10, 202045m
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
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88 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney
Feb 11, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
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89 Will Ferrell
Feb 12, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.
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90 James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
Feb 13, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
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91 Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
Feb 24, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
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92 Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
Feb 25, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
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93 Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren
Feb 26, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
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94 John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO
Feb 27, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
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95 Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
Feb 28, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
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96 Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor
Mar 2, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
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97 Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier
Mar 3, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
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98 Chris Hayes, David Chang
Mar 4, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
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99 Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
Mar 5, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
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100 Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell
Mar 6, 202045m
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
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101 John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray
Mar 9, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
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102 Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
Mar 10, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
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103 Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura
Mar 11, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
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104 Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Mar 12, 202045m
Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
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105 John Oliver
Mar 30, 202045m
Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.
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106 Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
Mar 31, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
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107 Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
Apr 1, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
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108 Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys
Apr 2, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
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109 Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James
Apr 6, 202045m
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
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110 Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
Apr 7, 202045m
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
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111 Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile
Apr 8, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
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112 Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews
Apr 9, 202045m
Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.
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113 Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt
Apr 13, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
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114 Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
Apr 14, 202045m
Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
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115 Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger
Apr 15, 202045m
Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
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116 Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
Apr 16, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
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117 Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
Apr 20, 202045m
Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
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118 Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge
Apr 21, 202045m
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
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119 Nathan Lane, José Andrés
Apr 22, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.
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120 Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
Apr 23, 202045m
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
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121 John Mulaney, John Fogerty
Apr 27, 202045m
Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
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122 Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward
Apr 28, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
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123 Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim
Apr 29, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
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124 Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti
Apr 30, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
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125 Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney
May 1, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
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126 Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
May 4, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
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127 Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
May 5, 202045m
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
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128 Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
May 6, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
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129 Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
May 7, 202045m
Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
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130 Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
May 11, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
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131 Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
May 12, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
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132 Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
May 13, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
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133 John Lithgow, Alison Roman
May 14, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
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134 Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo
May 18, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
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135 Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
May 19, 202045m
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
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136 Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll
May 20, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
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137 Vice President Joe Biden
May 21, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
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138 Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
Jun 1, 202045m
Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
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139 Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore
Jun 2, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
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140 Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
Jun 3, 202045m
Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
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141 Cory Booker, Brian Wilson
Jun 4, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
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142 Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter
Jun 5, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
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143 Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
Jun 9, 202045m
Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
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144 Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips
Jun 10, 202045m
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
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145 Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow
Jun 11, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
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146 John Dickerson, Black Pumas
Jun 15, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
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147 Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Jun 16, 202045m
Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
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148 Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
Jun 17, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
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149 Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia
Jun 18, 202045m
Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
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150 James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes
Jun 22, 202045m
Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
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151 John Bolton
Jun 23, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.
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152 Jon Stewart
Jun 24, 202045m
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.
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153 Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
Jun 25, 202045m
Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
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154 Norah O'Donnell, IDK
Jul 13, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
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155 Tom Hanks
Jul 14, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.
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156 Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
Jul 15, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
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157 W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
Jul 16, 202045m
Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
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158 Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers
Jul 20, 202045m
Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
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159 Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key
Jul 21, 202045m
Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
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160 Mary Trump
Jul 22, 202045m
Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.
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161 Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
Jul 23, 202045m
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
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162 Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5
Aug 10, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
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163 Laura Linney
Aug 11, 202045m
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.
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164 April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
Aug 12, 202045m
Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
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165 Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
Aug 13, 202045m
Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
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166 Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow
Aug 17, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
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167 Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
Aug 18, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
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168 Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
Aug 19, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
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169 Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
Aug 20, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
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170 Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti
Aug 24, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
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171 Bland of Opportunity
Aug 25, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
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172 Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
Aug 26, 202045m
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
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173 Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter
Aug 27, 202045m
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Season 5

01 Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry

02 Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies

03 Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton

04 Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks

05 Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey

06 James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend

07 Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett

08 Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond

09 Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen

10 Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett

11 Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia

12 The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!

13 Paul McCartney

14 Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates

15 Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

16 Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

17 Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara

18 Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco

19 Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

20 Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema

21 Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes

22 Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso

23 Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

24 Will Smith, Andrew Scott

25 Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg

26 John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

27 Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds

28 John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

29 Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

30 Steve Carell, Toby Keith

31 Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

32 Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

33 Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

34 Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

35 Nancy Pelosi

36 Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

37 Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

38 Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

39 Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

40 John Dickerson, King Princess

41 Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

42 Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

43 Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

44 David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

45 Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

46 Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

47 John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

48 Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

49 Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

50 Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

51 Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren

52 LL Cool J, José Andrés

53 Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams

54 Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd

55 Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd

56 Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw

57 Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste

58 Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett

59 Rep. Adam Schiff

60 Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser

61 Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel

62 Jamie Foxx

63 Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart

64 Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones

65 Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

66 Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett

67 Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez

68 Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley

69 Laura Dern, Kesha

70 Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

71 Michael Bloomberg

72 Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany

73 Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang

74 Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer

75 Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett

76 John Mulaney

77 Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart

78 Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez

79 Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers