The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)

George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Stephen welcomes George Clooney, Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush, plus a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human with special guests.

Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Space X and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, plus an interview with and musical performance by Kendrick Lamar.

Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, plus a musical performance by Toby Keith.

Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

Stephen welcomes comedian Amy Schumer, author Stephen King, plus an interview with and performance by Troubled Waters.

Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, plus a performance by The Dead Weather.

Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Apple CEO Tim Cook, plus a performance by Run the Jewels with TV on the Radio.

Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Spacey, TV legend Carol Burnett, plus a performance and interview with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp.

Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, plus a musical performance by Chris Stapleton.

Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)

Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong’o, Senator Bernie Sanders, plus an interview with and performance by “An American in Paris’” Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, and Leanne Cope

Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley

Stephen welcomes NBA MVP Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, plus a musical performance by Don Henley.

Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

Stephen welcomes Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz, plus a musical performance by Raury.

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman with founder of the Global Poverty Projects Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, plus an interview with and musical performance by Pearl Jam.

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

Stephen welcomes author Andrew Sullivan, journalist and activist Maria Shriver, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, plus a musical performance by the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste.

Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

Stephen welcome Pakistani activist Malala Yousadzai, American actress Kerry Washington, plus Dan Auerbach's band The Arcs.

First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and singer John Legend.

Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, actor Jesse Eisenberg, plus inventor and designer Dominic Wilcox.

John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

Stephen welcomes John Oliver, founder of Snapchat Evan Spiegel, plus an interview with singer-songwriter Bill Withers and a performance by Ed Sheeran.

John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

Stephen welcomes Secretary of State John Kerry, actress Claire Danes, and YouTube comedian PewDiePie.

Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman, executive producer of the CBS series “Madam Secretary,” actress Ruth Wilson, plus an interview with and demonstration by Hello Games founder Sean Murray.

Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

Stephen welcomes Senator John McCain, special guest Yo-Yo Ma, plus an interview with and performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.

Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

Stephen welcomes Former President Bill Clinton, comic Billy Eichner, plus a musical performance by Florence and the Machine.

Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

Stephen welcomes actress Gina Rodriguez, economist Ben Bernanke, plus musical guest Tame Impala.

Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Dartmouth's Robotic MVP.

James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, Vice Media CEO Shane Smith, plus a musical performance by Halsey.

Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

Stephen welcomes actress Carey Mulligan, musician Elvis Costello, plus a musical performance by Darlene Love.

Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Silverman, actor Elijah Wood, plus a musical performance by Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.

Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

Stephen welcomes actor Jack Black, CEO of GoPro Nick Woodman, plus a dance performance by Michelle Dorrance.

Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

Stephen welcomes media proprietor Oprah Winfrey, podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, plus a musical performance by Judith Hill.

Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach House

Stephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Kimmel, “Crimson Peak” cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Mia Wasikowska, with director Guillermo Del Toro, a performance by Beach House, plus Vance Joy performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

Stephen welcomes actress Sienna Miller, “Supergirl” Melissa Benoist, plus a performance by Chance the Rapper.

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La Havas

Stephen welcomes presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, chef Anthony Bourdain, author Carrie Brownstein, plus Lianne La Havas performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, author Jonathan Franzen, plus a musical performance by Alabama Shakes.

Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Stephen welcomes musical guest Seth MacFarlane and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

Stephen welcomes “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, author Stacy Schiff, a musical performance by Ghost, plus the Zombies sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

Stephen welcomes actress Allison Janney from the CBS comedy “Mom,” comedian Colin Quinn, plus an interview with and performance by comic Margaret Cho.

Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, and author John Irving.

Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig, author Elizabeth Gilbert, plus an interview with and demonstration by Dr. Eugenia Cheng.

Bryan Cranston, Shamir

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, plus a musical performance by Shamir.

Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, GOP candidate John Kasich, plus a musical performance by Glen Hansard.

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

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, Senator Claire McCaskill & Senator Amy Klobuchar, plus a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

Stephen welcomes comic Aziz Ansari, TV producer Shonda Rhimes, and actors Bruce Campbell & Lucy Lawless.

Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

Stephen welcomes actress Viola Davis, physicist Brian Greene, plus a musical performance by George Ezra.

Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Connelly, director Judd Apatow, plus a musical performance by The Internet.

Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, actor John Cleese, plus an interview with and performance by Michael Flatley.

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

Stephen welcomes Bill Maher, Medal of Honor Recipient Army Captain Florent Groberg, author Shepard Fairey, plus a special performance by The Acro-Cats.

Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Burt Reynolds, a musical performance by Public Image Ltd, plus CeeLo Green sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone, actor Justin Theroux, plus a musical performance by James Taylor.

Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, an interview with and performance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, plus young guitarist Brandon Niederauer sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

Stephen welcomes actor Michael Caine, comic Larry Wilmore, a musical performance by Boots, plus Vulfpeck sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

Stephen welcomes actor Sylvester Stallone, author Ted Koppel, plus a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

Stephen welcomes director Spike Lee, Bravo's Andy Cohen, plus a musical performance by Carly Simon.

Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

Stephen welcomes musician Gloria Estefan, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens with former Marine Sgt. Jake Wood, and chef Daniel Boulud.

Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, plus an interview with and performance by Jennifer Hudson from the Broadway production of “The Color Purple.”

Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

Stephen welcomes actress Marion Cotillard, author George Saunders, plus a musical performance by Joanna Newsom.

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

Stephen welcomes “Downton Abbey” cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Allen Leech, director Adam McKay, plus a musical performance by Kurt Vile.

Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

Stephen welcomes actor Bruce Willis, author Michael Lewis, plus a musical performance by Lizzo.

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

Stephen welcomes playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Ike Barinholtz, plus a musical performance by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.

Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, plus a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

Stephen welcomes director Quentin Tarantino, actor Jonathan Groff, plus a musical performance by Squeeze.

Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro, author Daniel Gilbert, plus an interview with and comical music performance by Henry Rollins.

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

Stephen welcomes director Michael Moore, US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, actor Michael C. Hall, plus a musical performance from the cast of the musical “Lazarus.”

Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

Stephen welcomes actor Mandy Patinkin, Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour, plus a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

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

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.

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.

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.

Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

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

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.

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.

Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

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

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

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

Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

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

Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

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

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.

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.

Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

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

Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

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.

Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

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

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.

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.

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.

David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

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

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.

Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

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

Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

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

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.

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.

Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

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

Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

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

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.

Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

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

Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

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

Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

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

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.

Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

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

Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

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

Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

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

Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

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

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 .

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.

Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage

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

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.

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.

Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield

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

Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S

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

Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding

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

Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon

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

Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald

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

John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order

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

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.

Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson

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

William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi

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

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.

Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

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

Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

Stephen welcomes Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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.

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."

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.

Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL

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

Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux

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

Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould

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

J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace

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

Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen

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

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.

Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani

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

Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter

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

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.

Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell

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

Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell

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

Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton

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

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.

Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God

Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner

Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective

Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin

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

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

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

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

Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade

Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo

Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black

James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene

Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps

Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

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

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

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

Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld

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

Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock

Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS

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

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

Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups

Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley

Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern

Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria

Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts

Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles

Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley

Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly

Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q

Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists

Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz

Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182

Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness

Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters

Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts

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

RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind

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

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

RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney

Jennifer Saunders

DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams

DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora

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

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

DNC Highlights

Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna

Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett

John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville

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

Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad

Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins

Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon

Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore

Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest

Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten

Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen

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

Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere

Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha

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

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

Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove

Stephen welcomes Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, and a musical performance by Grouplove.

Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

Stephen welcomes Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, and Captain Sully Sullenberger.

Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

Stephen welcomes Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, and George Takei.

Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

Stephen welcomes Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, and Adam Richman.

Dr. Phil McGraw, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, Executive Producer of the CBS drama series "Bull", Alan Cumming, and a musical performance by Leithauser + Rostam.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

Stephen welcomes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actress Millie Bobby Brown, and a musical performance by The Head and The Heart.

Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, and Chris Gethard.

Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

Stephen welcomes Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, and a musical performance by Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak.

John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

Stephen welcomes John Slattery, Oliver Stone, and a stand-up comedy performance by Jon Fisch.

Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

Stephen welcomes Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, from the CBS drama series "NCIS: New Orleans", and Frederik the Great, the World's Most Handsome Horse.

First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama, and America Ferrera.

Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

Stephen welcomes Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, a musical performance by Wilco, and Nile Rodgers sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

Stephen welcomes Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, and a musical performance by The Kills.

Bruce Springsteen; Emma Willmann

Musician Bruce Springsteen; comic Emma Willmann.

Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

Stephen welcomes Rob Lowe from the CBS drama series "Code Black", actor Kal Penn, and comedian Emma Willmann.

Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

Stephen welcomes Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, from the CBS drama series, "Blue Bloods," and a musical performance by John Prine.

Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World

Stephen welcomes Morgan Freeman, Executive Producer of the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary," Judith Light, and a musical performance by Jimmy Eat World.

Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

Stephen welcomes Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, and actor Asa Butterfield.

Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, comedian Gary Owen, and a musical performance by Sum 41.

John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

Stephen welcomes John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, and Melissa Etheridge sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

Stephen welcomes Armie Hammer, Lindsey Vonn, and a musical performance by Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra.

Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

Stephen welcomes Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, and a musical performance by Phantogram.

Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

Stephen Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, and a stand-up comedy performance by Alingon Mitra.

President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

Stephen welcomes President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, and a musical performance by Bob Weir.

Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph

Stephen welcomes Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, and Morgan Spurlock.

Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver

Stephen welcomes Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, and Nate Silver.

Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos

Stephen welcomes Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, and Jorge Ramos.

Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean

Stephen welcomes Matt LeBlanc, from the CBS comedy series "Man With a Plan," Joy Bryant and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and a musical performance by Wyclef Jean.

Tom Hanks, Adam Conover

Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks and TV host Adam Conover.

Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski

Stephen welcomes Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, from the CBS drama series "Pure Genius," Comedian Wyatt Cenac, and Mitski sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser

Stephen welcomes Joel McHale, from the CBS comedy series "The Great Indoors," Abbi Jacobson, and Comedian Jon Glaser.

Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company

Stephen welcomes Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, and a musical performance by The Record Company.

Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco

Stephen welcomes Drew Carey, host of the CBS daytime series "The Price is Right," actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith, and a stand-up comedy performance by Sebastian Maniscalco.

Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers

Stephen welcomes Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, and the Ghost Brothers.

Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara

Stephen welcomes Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, and a musical performance by Tegan and Sara.

Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis

Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, and a musical performance by Aaron Lewis.

Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind

Stephen welcomes Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, and Ron Suskind.

Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani

Stephen welcomes Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, and a stand-up comedy performance by Maz Jobrani.

Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston

Stephen welcomes Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, and Katherine Waterston.

Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Stephen welcomes Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.

Sting, Thandie Newton

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Sting, and Thandie Newton.

Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile

Stephen welcomes Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, and Chris Thile sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, and Chris Gethard.

Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam

Stephen welcomes Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, and a musical performance by Dwight Yoakam.

Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson

Stephen welcomes Amy Adams, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, and Jeff "The Bear Man" Watson.

William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers

Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, and a musical performance by Drive-By Truckers.

Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders

Stephen welcomes Michael Weatherly, from the CBS drama series "Bull," Carrie Fisher, and a musical performance by The Pretenders.

James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters

Stephen welcomes James Marsden, NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, and John Waters.

Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go

Stephen welcomes Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, and a musical performance by OK Go.

Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells

Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama 'Madam Secretary,' Lauren Cohan, and a musical performance by Sleigh Bells.

Lauren Graham, Justin Long

Stephen welcomes Lauren Graham, and Justin Long.

Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie

Stephen welcomes Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, and a musical performance by Fergie.

Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis

Stephen welcomes Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, and Author Michael Lewis.

Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden and DJ Khaled.

Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus

Stephen welcomes Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, and a dance performance by Pilobolus.

Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott

Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, and a musical performance by Travis Scott.

Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa

Stephen welcomes Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, and a stand-up comedy performance by Tom Papa.

John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones

Stephen welcomes John Goodman, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert

Stephen welcomes Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally

Stephen welcomes Neil Patrick Harris and Megan Mullally.

James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh

Stephen welcomes James Franco, Michael Stipe, and a stand-up comedy performance by Gad Elmaleh.

Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste

Stephen welcomes Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Tom Hanks, OK Go

Tom Hanks, OK Go

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Bruce Springsteen, David Duchovny, Bryan Cranston

Bruce Springsteen, David Duchovny, Bryan Cranston

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Millie Bobby Brown

Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Millie Bobby Brown

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Will Smith, Anna Kendrick

Will Smith, Anna Kendrick

The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! Chris Pratt, Jason Bateman, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Stevie Wonder

Chris Pratt, Jason Bateman, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Stevie Wonder

Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende

Media proprietor Oprah Winfrey; Pretty Yende performs.

Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman

Actress Kate Beckinsale; actor Chris Messina; comic Jen Kirkman.

Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney

Actor Adam Driver; actress Alexa Davalos; Whitney performs.

Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell

TV host Charlie Rose; actress Hayden Panettiere; TV personality Jack Maxwell.

Billy Joel, Josh Holloway

Singer Billy Joel; actor Josh Holloway.

Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant

Actor Andrew Garfield; sportscaster Erin Andrews; Cage the Elephant performs.

Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman

Actor Jude Law; actress Gabrielle Union; journalist Thomas L. Friedman.

Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob

Actor Tom Selleck; actor Craig Robinson; A$AP Mob performs.

Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr.; actor Rupert Friend; comic Gary Gulman.

Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck

Actress Sarah Paulson; actor Corey Stoll; Nick Grant and Watch the Duck perform.

Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried

Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.

Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson

Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.

Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop

Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.

Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers

Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.

Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy

Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.

Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids

Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.

Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain

Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.

Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris

Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.

Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown

Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.

Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect

Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.

John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers

TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.

Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White

Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd

Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.

Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio

Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.

Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina

Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.

Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer

Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.

Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders

Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.

Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum

Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.

Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers

Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.

Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss

Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.

Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown

Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs

TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.

Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco

Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.