The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 6
- Premiered Sep 14, 2020
- 168 episodes
Episodes
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1. Bob Woodward, Luke Combs
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.
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2. Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff
Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.
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3. Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.
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4. Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.
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5. Moment of Ruth
Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.
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6. 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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7. Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.
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8. Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo
Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.
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9. Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County
Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.
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10. Cory Booker, Public Enemy
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.
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11. John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.
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12. Fears of a Clown
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.
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13. 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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14. Jon Bon Jovi
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.
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15. Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai
Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.
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16. Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands
Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.
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17. Kamala Drops the Mike!
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.
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18. West Winging It!
Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.
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19. Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
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20. Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign
Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.
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21. Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.
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22. Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger
Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.
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23. Campaign Trail Mix
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.
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24. Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy
Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.
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25. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper
Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.
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26. Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello
Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.
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27. Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.
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28. Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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29. John Oliver, Cher, Jojo
Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.
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30. 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.
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31. Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti
Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.
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32. 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.
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33. Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.
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34. Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.
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35. Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.
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36. 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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37. Jake Tapper, BENEE
Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.
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38. Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli
Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.
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39. 11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
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40. 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.
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41. Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid
Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid
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42. President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard
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43. Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
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44. President Barack Obama, Vol. 2
President Barack Obama, Vol. 2
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45. Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush
Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush
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46. Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson
Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson
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47. Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza
Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza
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48. Common, Andrea Bocelli
Common, Andrea Bocelli
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49. Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton
Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton
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50. John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet
John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet
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51. Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion
Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion
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52. James Corden, Fleet Foxes
James Corden, Fleet Foxes
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53. New Zealand Special
New Zealand Special
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54. Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti
Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti
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55. Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
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56. Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.
Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.
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57. Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste
Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste
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58. George Clooney
George Clooney
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59. Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris
Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris
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60. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy
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61. Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods
Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods
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62. Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker
Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker
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63. George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats
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64. Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone
Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone
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65. James Comey, Lili Reinhart
James Comey, Lili Reinhart
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66. Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal
Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal
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67. Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS
Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS
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68. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs
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69. Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song
Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song
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70. Jason Segel, Black Pumas
Jason Segel, Black Pumas
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71. It's Joe Time!
Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost
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72. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz
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73. Serena Williams, Dayglow
Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.
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74. Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker
Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.
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75. Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).
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76. Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.
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77. Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris
Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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78. Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.
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79. Zendaya, James Martin
Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.
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80. Salma Hayek, Mark Harris
Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.
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81. Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.
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82. Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.
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83. Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.
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84. John Oliver, Ingrid Andress
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.
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85. Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.
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86. Blake Shelton
Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.
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87. Bill Gates, Tune-Yards
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.
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88. Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman
Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.
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89. Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste
Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.
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90. 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.
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91. Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.
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92. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
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93. Paul Bettany, Metallica
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.
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94. 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.
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95. Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon
Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.
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96. Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe
Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.
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97. Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.
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98. Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
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99. Dr. Anthony Fauci
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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100. Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti
Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
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101. Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman
Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.
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102. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre
Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.
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103. Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.
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104. 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.
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105. Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons
Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.
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106. Sharon Stone, Ken Burns
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.
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107. John Cena, Tammy Duckworth
Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.
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108. Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.
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109. Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku
Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.
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110. Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.
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111. John Boehner, Shelley
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112. Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift
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113. Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova
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114. Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde
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115. Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono
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116. Cher, Bradley Whitford
Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.
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117. Ed Helms, Susan Page
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.
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118. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha
Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.
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119. Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.
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120. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.
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121. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.
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122. Mila Kunis, Sara Kays
Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.
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123. 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.
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124. Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.
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125. Michelle Obama
Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.
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126. Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.
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127. Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.
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128. Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys
Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.
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129. Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez
Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.
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130. Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.
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131. Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory
Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.
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132. John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.
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133. Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.
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134. Gayle King, BTS
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.
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135. Will Arnett, Brockhampton
Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.
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136. Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.
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137. Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.
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138. Clive Owen, Ziwe
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.
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139. Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.
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140. Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen
Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.
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141. Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.
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142. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno
Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.
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143. Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
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144. Nathan Lane, Griff
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.
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145. Andrew Garfield, Lorde
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.
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146. Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin
Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.
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147. Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.
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148. Robert Duvall
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.
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149. Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers
Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.
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150. 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.
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151. Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis
Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.
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152. Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.
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153. Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.
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154. Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
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155. Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.
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156. Coup Close For Comfort!
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.
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157. Joy Reid, Alessia Cara
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.
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158. Jason Sudeikis, Yola
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.
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159. Emily Blunt, Bob Costas
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.
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160. Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.
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161. Stephen King, Winston Duke
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.
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162. Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine
Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.
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163. Planes, Trains & Bipartisan Deals!
Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.
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164. Jennifer Hudson
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.
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165. Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.
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166. Amanda Peet, Roger Bennett
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.
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167. Three-For-All!
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.
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168. Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded House
Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.
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