# List of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert episodes (2022)

This is the list of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert episodes that aired in 2022.
The episode scheduled for April 21, 2022 was cancelled due to Colbert testing positive for COVID-19. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney from Ozark, along with Matt Walsh from Veep were scheduled to be guests. The next live show was not setto occur until May 2. On May 9, the show announced that new episodes would not be taped until further notice, after Colbert experienced symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVID. On July 22, the show introduced its first-ever slate of musical residencies, with St. Vincent, James Taylor and Joe Walsh announced as the inaugural artist, starting on July 25.

## 2022
### January

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1187 | January 3, 2022 (2022-01-03) | Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar | N/A |
| Dr. Rochelle Walensky discusses the COVID-19 pandemic. Utkarsh Ambudkar discusses Ghosts. ||||
| 1188 | January 4, 2022 (2022-01-04) | Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio | Nell and The Flaming Lips |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jennifer Lawrence takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from December 6, 2021 episode). Ralph Macchio discusses Cobra Kai. Nell and The Flaming Lips perform "Red Right Hand" from their collaborative album Where the Viaduct Looms. ||||
| 1189 | January 5, 2022 (2022-01-05) | Senator Amy Klobuchar | SAINt JHN |
| The Fish and the Furious. Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the 1st anniversary of the January 6th Capitol attack and recent politics. SAINt JHN performs "The Best Part of Life". ||||
| 1190 | January 6, 2022 (2022-01-06) | John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins | N/A |
| Abhor-Rent. John Dickerson discusses the 1st anniversary of the January 6th Capitol attack. Corey Hawkins discusses The Tragedy of Macbeth. ||||
| 1191 | January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07) | Keanu Reeves | Genesis Owusu |
| Space News: Brands In Space Edition. Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Keanu Reeves discusses The Matrix Resurrections and BRZRKR (segment rebroadcast from December 13, 2021 episode). Genesis Owusu performs "Gold Chains" from his album Smiling with No Teeth. ||||
| 1192 | January 10, 2022 (2022-01-10) | Gayle King, Tig Notaro | N/A |
| Cyborgasm. Gayle King discusses her 10 years with CBS. Tig Notaro discusses her new comedy tour, Hello Again. ||||
| 1193 | January 11, 2022 (2022-01-11) | Bradley Cooper | Robert Finley with Dan Auerbach |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Marine-While. Marine-While Presents: Vagine-While. Bradley Cooper discusses Nightmare Alley, Licorice Pizza and Maestro. Robert Finley performs "Make Me Feel Alright" from his album Sharecropper's Son, with Dan Auerbach providing musical accompaniment. ||||
| 1194 | January 12, 2022 (2022-01-12) | Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe | N/A |
| Babe 3: Pancetta with a Vendetta. #ColbertSmallBizBump. Keanu Reeves takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from December 13, 2021 episode). Caitriona Balfe discusses Belfast. ||||
| 1195 | January 13, 2022 (2022-01-13) | Liev Schreiber | Allison Russell |
| A Late Show Presents: Great Directors Direct The Player Intros (special appearances by Victor Cruz, Markus Kuhn, Jonathan Casillas, Lorenzo Carter, Folorunso Fatukasi and Bennett Jackson; segment rebroadcast from February 7, 2021 episode). Liev Schreiber discusses Ray Donovan: The Movie. Allison Russell performs "Persephone" from her album Outside Child. ||||
| 1196 | January 14, 2022 (2022-01-14) | Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll | Geese |
| Reefer Wellness. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bradley Cooper takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from January 11 episode). Corey Stoll discusses West Side Story and Billions. Late Show Presents: Audience Questions. Geese performs "Low Era" from their album Projector. ||||
| 1197 | January 17, 2022 (2022-01-17) | Senator Elizabeth Warren | Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt |
| Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt perform "Wishful Drinking". ||||
| 1198 | January 18, 2022 (2022-01-18) | Brian Cox, Samantha Bee | N/A |
| Covid Garden. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwhile Update. Stephen Colbert's Birds and the Bees Cam. Brian Cox discusses his new book, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat. Samantha Bee discusses Full Frontal. ||||
| 1199 | January 19, 2022 (2022-01-19) | Christine Baranski | Nation of Language |
| Rich People – They're Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Christine Baranski discusses The Gilded Age. Nation of Language performs "Across That Fine Line" from their album A Way Forward. ||||
| 1200 | January 20, 2022 (2022-01-20) | Dionne Warwick, David Cross | N/A |
| Stephen celebrates the show's 1200th episode. Dionne Warwick discusses her new single, "Power in the Name", and her career in music. Stephen and Dionne Warwick acknowledge the death of Sidney Poitier. David Cross discusses his new comedy tour, I'm from the Future. ||||
| 1201 | January 21, 2022 (2022-01-21) | Elvis Costello | Elvis Costello and The Imposters |
| Weird: The Al Jankovic Story. Comeuppance Watch. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Elvis Costello discusses his new audio book, How to Play the Guitar and Y, and his new album, The Boy Named If. Elvis Costello and The Imposters perform "Magnificent Hurt". ||||
| 1202 | January 24, 2022 (2022-01-24) | Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness | N/A |
| Smile File. Exactly What You Thought, But Worse Than You Imagined. Stephen Colbert Is Watching Your Children (special appearance by Michio Kaku). Kristen Stewart discusses Spencer and Crimes of the Future. Jonathan Van Ness discusses Getting Curious. ||||
| 1203 | January 25, 2022 (2022-01-25) | Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Queenwhile. Joy Reid discusses recent politics. Thomas Middleditch discusses B Positive. ||||
| 1204 | January 26, 2022 (2022-01-26) | Adrien Brody | Lady Wray |
| The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert's Slay Your Fleek. Adrien Brody discusses Clean and Succession. Lady Wray performs "Come On In" from her album Piece of Me. ||||
| 1205 | January 27, 2022 (2022-01-27) | Kate & Oliver Hudson | St. Paul and The Broken Bones |
| Gaetz-Gaete!: Up-Gaete! OccupalMAX. Kate & Oliver Hudson discuss their new podcast, Sibling Revelry. St. Paul and The Broken Bones perform "The Last Dance" from their album The Alien Coast. ||||
| 1206 | January 28, 2022 (2022-01-28) | Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis | N/A |
| Winter Is Coming: The Road to the Olympics (Brought to You by CBS: The Official Network of Not Airing The Olympics). Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Marlee Matlin discusses CODA. Mackenzie Davis discusses Station Eleven. ||||
| 1207 | January 31, 2022 (2022-01-31) | Whoopi Goldberg, Representative Ro Khanna | N/A |
| Spotify Misinformation Playlist. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Whoopi Goldberg discusses Star Trek: Picard and Caught in His Web. Representative Ro Khanna discusses recent politics and his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age. ||||

### February

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1208 | February 1, 2022 (2022-02-01) | Faith Hill | Aurora |
| Stephen speaks with CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, live from Ukraine. Faith Hill discusses 1883. Aurora performs "A Temporary High" from her album The Gods We Can Touch. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind. ||||
| 1209 | February 2, 2022 (2022-02-02) | Tim McGraw | Martha Stewart |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tim McGraw discusses 1883. Martha Stewart steps into the kitchen with Stephen. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind. ||||
| 1210 | February 3, 2022 (2022-02-03) | Dua Lipa | 2 Chainz featuring Lil Durk and Sleepy Rose |
| First Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Dua Lipa discusses her career in music. 2 Chainz performs "Lost Kings" from his album Dope Don't Sell Itself, featuring Lil Durk and Sleepy Rose. ||||
| 1211 | February 14, 2022 (2022-02-14) | Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein | Maxwell |
| St. AdSpace Hospital. Jeffrey Wright discusses The Batman and Lincoln's Dilemma. Alex Borstein discusses The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Maxwell performs "OFF". ||||
| 1212 | February 15, 2022 (2022-02-15) | John Oliver | Future Islands |
| Manston & Manston Accountants. Woah, Canada! John Oliver discusses Last Week Tonight. Future Islands perform "King of Sweden". ||||
| 1213 | February 16, 2022 (2022-02-16) | Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin | N/A |
| Taboo: White Fragility Edition. Daniel Craig discusses No Time to Die and Macbeth. Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses Abraham Lincoln. ||||
| 1214 | February 17, 2022 (2022-02-17) | Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott | N/A |
| Woah, Canada! Tales From The Crypto. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Margaret Brennan discusses recent politics. Adam Scott discusses Severance. ||||
| 1215 | February 21, 2022 (2022-02-21) | Joseph Gordon-Levitt | alt-J |
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses Super Pumped. alt-J performs "U&Me" from their album The Dream. ||||
| 1216 | February 22, 2022 (2022-02-22) | John Turturro, John Avlon | N/A |
| Rosetta Stone: Putin Edition. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. John Turturro discusses The Batman. John Avlon discusses recent politics and his new book, Lincoln and the Fight for Peace. ||||
| 1217 | February 23, 2022 (2022-02-23) | John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Jennifer Palmieri | Russell Howard |
| Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert: Dating Apps Edition. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Jennifer Palmieri discuss recent politics. Russell Howard gives a stand-up performance. ||||
| 1218 | February 24, 2022 (2022-02-24) | Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon | Tears for Fears |
| Stephen acknowledges Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Julia Ioffe discusses recent politics. Thomas Lennon discusses Reno 911! Defunded and his new book, Ronan Boyle Into the Strangeplace. Tears for Fears performs "Break the Man" from their album The Tipping Point. ||||
| 1219 | February 25, 2022 (2022-02-25) | Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush | N/A |
| Cargo Unchained: Cookies, Games, & Death Edition. Rescue Dog Rescue with John Oliver (new footage from February 15 episode). Sam Waterston discusses Law & Order and his career in acting. Sophia Bush discusses Good Sam and her podcast, Work in Progress. ||||
| 1220 | February 28, 2022 (2022-02-28) | Bob Odenkirk | N/A |
| Stephen acknowledges the exit of showrunner Chris Licht. Bob Odenkirk discusses Better Call Saul and his new book, Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama. ||||

### March

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1221 | March 1, 2022 (2022-03-01) | Senator Bernie Sanders | Big Thief |
| Special live episode following the State of the Union Address. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the State of the Union Address and recent politics. Big Thief performs "Simulation Swarm" from their album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. ||||
| 1222 | March 2, 2022 (2022-03-02) | Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill | N/A |
| Stephen celebrates the 15th anniversary of Americone Dream (special appearances by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles). Andy Serkis discusses The Batman. Fiona Hill discusses recent politics and her new book, There Is Nothing for You Here. ||||
| 1223 | March 3, 2022 (2022-03-03) | Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed | Pusha T |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kyle MacLachlan discusses Joe vs. Carole. Arian Moayed discusses Succession and Inventing Anna. Pusha T performs "Diet Coke" from his album It's Almost Dry. ||||
| 1224 | March 7, 2022 (2022-03-07) | Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster | N/A |
| Nyetflix. Live from Lviv, Anderson Cooper discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sutton Foster discusses The Music Man and her new book, Hooked. ||||
| 1225 | March 8, 2022 (2022-03-08) | John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Smile File. John C. Reilly discusses Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Kristin Chenoweth discusses her new book, What Will I Do with My Love Today? ||||
| 1226 | March 9, 2022 (2022-03-09) | Ambassador Michael McFaul, Denée Benton | Father John Misty |
| Ambassador Michael McFaul discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Denée Benton discusses The Gilded Age. Father John Misty performs "Goodbye Mr. Blue" from his album Chloë and the Next 20th Century. ||||
| 1227 | March 10, 2022 (2022-03-10) | Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart | Rex Orange County |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine and her new book, Lessons from the Edge. Martha Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from February 2 episode). Rex Orange County performs "One in a Million" from his album Who Cares? ||||
| 1228 | March 11, 2022 (2022-03-11) | Aidy Bryant | Alex Edelman |
| "Clothing Time". The Late Show's Rockin' 2 Year Coronavirus PandemiVersary: A Look Back. NFT Heist. Aidy Bryant discusses Human Resources. Late Show Presents: Audience Questions. Alex Edelman gives a stand-up performance. ||||
| 1229 | March 14, 2022 (2022-03-14) | Sandra Bullock | Billy Strings |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Guess Which State This Happened In? Never Mind It's Florida. Sandra Bullock discusses The Lost City. Billy Strings performs "Know It All" from his album Renewal. ||||
| 1230 | March 15, 2022 (2022-03-15) | Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph | N/A |
| Tweet Fighter. Anne Hathaway discusses WeCrashed. Da'Vine Joy Randolph discusses The Lost City. ||||
| 1231 | March 16, 2022 (2022-03-16) | Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo | Michael Bublé featuring Jon Batiste and Stay Human |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Update. Michael Bublé discusses his new album, Higher. Rose Matafeo discusses Starstruck. Michael Bublé performs "Make You Feel My Love", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment. ||||
| 1232 | March 28, 2022 (2022-03-28) | Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama | N/A |
| Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new show, Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? Wilmer Valderrama discusses NCIS. ||||
| 1233 | March 29, 2022 (2022-03-29) | Sandra Bullock, Hannah Gadsby | Buffalo Nichols |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sandra Bullock takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 14 episode). Hannah Gadsby discusses her new book, Ten Steps to Nanette. Buffalo Nichols performs "Lost & Lonesome" from his self-titled album. ||||
| 1234 | March 30, 2022 (2022-03-30) | Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz | N/A |
| Yacht Gacht Cacht... Jackpacht! Isaiah Sharkey sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Elle Fanning discusses The Girl from Plainville. Ben Schwartz discusses Sonic the Hedgehog 2. ||||
| 1235 | March 31, 2022 (2022-03-31) | James McAvoy | Arlo Parks |
| Gettin' Slappy Wit It. CBS Watercooler. Isaiah Sharkey sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Great-Ish Women of History (special appearance by Jane Krakowski). James McAvoy discusses Cyrano de Bergerac. Arlo Parks performs "Softly". ||||

### April

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1236 | April 1, 2022 (2022-04-01) | Ken Burns & Mandy Patinkin | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Coming Soon, with John C. Reilly (new footage from March 8 episode). Ken Burns & Mandy Patinkin discuss Benjamin Franklin. ||||
| 1237 | April 4, 2022 (2022-04-04) | Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik | Shaquille O'Neal |
| Stephen acknowledges Jon Batiste's big night at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Randy Runyon sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Shaquille O'Neal discusses his new book, Shaq's Family Style. Mayim Bialik discusses As They Made Us. Shaquille O'Neal steps into the kitchen with Stephen. ||||
| 1238 | April 5, 2022 (2022-04-05) | Oscar Isaac | N/A |
| "2014: 2 – 2022 Fast, 2022 Familiar: Back to the Recent POTUS Trap: The Bleakquel". Southern Hospitality Cam. Jon Batiste discusses his big night at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Oscar Isaac discusses Dune and Moon Knight. ||||
| 1239 | April 6, 2022 (2022-04-06) | Anderson Cooper | Thomas Rhett |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics. Thomas Rhett performs "Angels" from his album Where We Started. ||||
| 1240 | April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07) | Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander | N/A |
| Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Space News: Space Health. Space News: Hubble Telescope News. Space News: Unexpected Alien Phenomena. Pete Holmes discusses How We Roll. Elizabeth Alexander discusses recent politics and her new book, The Trayvon Generation. ||||
| 1241 | April 11, 2022 (2022-04-11) | Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein | Chance the Rapper |
| Chance the Rapper discusses his new single, "Child of God". Beanie Feldstein discusses Funny Girl. Chance the Rapper performs "Child of God". ||||
| 1242 | April 12, 2022 (2022-04-12) | Molly Shannon, Representative Cori Bush | N/A |
| Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting on the New York City Subway in Brooklyn. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Molly Shannon discusses her new book, Hello, Molly! Representative Cori Bush discusses recent politics. ||||
| 1243 | April 13, 2022 (2022-04-13) | Claire Foy & Paul Bettany | Bright Eyes |
| Bird Poop Fact Check. Claire Foy & Paul Bettany discuss A Very British Scandal. Stephen acknowledges the death of Gilbert Gottfried. A sneak preview at season 2 of Bridgerton (special appearance by Gilbert Gottfried; segment rebroadcast from June 21, 2021 episode). Bright Eyes perform "Dance and Sing" from their album Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was. ||||
| 1244 | April 14, 2022 (2022-04-14) | Hugh Laurie | IDLES |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Hugh Laurie discusses Why Didn't They Ask Evans? IDLES perform "Crawl!" from their album Crawler. ||||
| 1245 | April 15, 2022 (2022-04-15) | Josh Brolin | The Who |
| Idiot Update. Fox News Weather News. First Drafts: Easter Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Josh Brolin discusses Dune and Outer Range. The Who performs "Behind Blue Eyes" from their 1971 album Who's Next. ||||
| 1246 | April 18, 2022 (2022-04-18) | Julia Roberts | Wilco featuring Aizuri Quartet |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses Gaslit. Wilco performs "Poor Places" from their 2001 album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, featuring Aizuri Quartet. ||||
| 1247 | April 19, 2022 (2022-04-19) | Neil deGrasse Tyson | Emmy Blotnick |
| Rescue Dog Rescue with Oscar Isaac (new footage from April 5 episode). Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his new book, Welcome to the Universe in 3D. Emmy Blotnick gives a stand-up performance. ||||
| 1248 | April 20, 2022 (2022-04-20) | Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White | Jack White |
| Netflix Lite. Alexander Skarsgård discusses The Northman. Jack White discusses his new album, Fear of the Dawn. Jack White performs "What's the Trick?" ||||

### May

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1249 | May 2, 2022 (2022-05-02) | Jon Bernthal | Alton Brown |
| Stephen Doesn't Care About Your Kids (special appearance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). Jon Bernthal discusses We Own This City. Alton Brown steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, Good Eats 4: The Final Years. ||||
| 1250 | May 3, 2022 (2022-05-03) | Emily Bazelon; José Andrés & Ron Howard | Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow & Celisse Henderson |
| Emily Bazelon discusses recent politics. José Andrés & Ron Howard discuss We Feed People and World Central Kitchen. Lucius performs "Dance Around It" from their album Second Nature, featuring Sheryl Crow & Celisse Henderson and with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment. ||||
| 1251 | May 4, 2022 (2022-05-04) | Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow | N/A |
| First Drafts: Mother's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Glenn Close discusses Tehran. Sheryl Crow discusses Sheryl. ||||
| 1252 | May 5, 2022 (2022-05-05) | Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh | Joy Oladokun |
| Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Daniel Craig takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from February 16 episode). Matt Walsh discusses Unplugging. Joy Oladokun performs "Purple Haze". ||||
| 1253 | May 6, 2022 (2022-05-06) | Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Chris O'Donnell discusses NCIS: Los Angeles and Come Dance with Me. Elvis Costello takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from January 21 episode). ||||
| 1254 | May 16, 2022 (2022-05-16) | Mark Esper, Judd Apatow | N/A |
| Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. Mark Esper discusses recent politics and his new book, A Sacred Oath. Judd Apatow discusses George Carlin's American Dream. ||||
| 1255 | May 17, 2022 (2022-05-17) | Ricky Gervais | Trombone Shorty |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ricky Gervais discusses SuperNature, his new stand-up special. Trombone Shorty performs "Lifted" from his album of the same name. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind. ||||
| 1256 | May 18, 2022 (2022-05-18) | Secretary of State Antony Blinken | TWICE |
| Election Night In 10% of America '22. Stephen Colbert's Mean Tweets. Breaking Small-Town Arkansas Water Tower News. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses recent politics. TWICE performs "The Feels" from their album Formula of Love: O+T=＜3. ||||
| 1257 | May 19, 2022 (2022-05-19) | Mike Myers, Kim Min-ha | Beach House |
| Curious George and the Mysterious Illness. Monkeypox! GoTuckYourself. Mike Myers discusses The Pentaverate and the 30th anniversary of Wayne's World. Kim Min-ha discusses Pachinko. Beach House performs "Superstar" from their album Once Twice Melody. ||||
| 1258 | May 20, 2022 (2022-05-20) | Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan | Sharon Van Etten |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Shaquille O’Neal takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from April 4 episode). Sebastian Stan discusses Pam & Tommy. Sharon Van Etten performs "Mistakes" from her album We've Been Going About This All Wrong. ||||
| 1259 | May 23, 2022 (2022-05-23) | Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone | Patti LuPone |
| Planet of the Monkeypox. Jennifer Connelly discusses Top Gun: Maverick. Patti LuPone discusses Company. Patti LuPone performs "The Ladies Who Lunch". ||||
| 1260 | May 24, 2022 (2022-05-24) | Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern | Punch Brothers |
| Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Rise of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses recent politics. Punch Brothers perform "Any Old Time" from their album Hell on Church Street. ||||
| 1261 | May 25, 2022 (2022-05-25) | Michael Che, Admiral James Stavridis | N/A |
| Tivon Pennicott sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Billionaires in Space! Space News: Doorway-on-Mars News. Space News: Space Sex. Space News: Space Shopping. Michael Che discusses That Damn Michael Che. Admiral James Stavridis discusses recent politics and his new book, To Risk It All. ||||
| 1262 | May 26, 2022 (2022-05-26) | Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy | N/A |
| Tivon Pennicott and Angie Swan sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Brolin takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from April 15 episode). Hugh Dancy discusses Downton Abbey: A New Era. ||||

### June

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1263 | June 6, 2022 (2022-06-06) | Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster | N/A |
| Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island. ||||
| 1264 | June 7, 2022 (2022-06-07) | Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then. ||||
| 1265 | June 8, 2022 (2022-06-08) | Representative Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor | Kurt Vile |
| "Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves. ||||
| 1266 | June 9, 2022 (2022-06-09) | Jon Batiste, Simu Liu | N/A |
| Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers. ||||
| 1267 | June 13, 2022 (2022-06-13) | Bryan Cranston, Senator Raphael Warnock | N/A |
| U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way. ||||
| 1268 | June 14, 2022 (2022-06-14) | Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein | Bonnie Raitt |
| Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That... ||||
| 1269 | June 15, 2022 (2022-06-15) | Emma Thompson, Tom Segura | N/A |
| First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please. ||||
| 1270 | June 16, 2022 (2022-06-16) | Tom Hanks | Regina Spektor |
| Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After. ||||
| 1271 | June 20, 2022 (2022-06-20) | Senator Cory Booker | The Lumineers |
| Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside. ||||
| 1272 | June 21, 2022 (2022-06-21) | Werner Herzog | Roger Waters |
| Fast Earl's Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, The Twilight World. Roger Waters performs a medley of "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" and "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)". ||||
| 1273 | June 22, 2022 (2022-06-22) | Taika Waititi, David Sedaris | N/A |
| War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses Thor: Love and Thunder and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, Happy-Go-Lucky. ||||
| 1274 | June 23, 2022 (2022-06-23) | Beto O'Rourke, Matilda Lawler | N/A |
| Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O'Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses Station Eleven. ||||
| 1275 | June 27, 2022 (2022-06-27) | Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses The Upshaws. Ronan Farrow discusses Endangered. ||||
| 1276 | June 28, 2022 (2022-06-28) | Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | Jimmie Allen |
| Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album Tulip Drive. ||||
| 1277 | June 29, 2022 (2022-06-29) | Representative Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban | Stephen Sanchez |
| Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses The Boys. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP Easy On My Eyes. ||||
| 1278 | June 30, 2022 (2022-06-30) | Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi | N/A |
| Crotch Wotch. The Late Show's Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses Making the Cut and America's Got Talent. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, How to Raise an Antiracist and Goodnight Racism. ||||

### July

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1279 | July 18, 2022 (2022-07-18) | Billy Crystal | Paul Hollywood |
| Billy Crystal discusses Mr. Saturday Night. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, Bake. ||||
| 1280 | July 19, 2022 (2022-07-19) | Ethan Hawke | Courtney Barnett |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses The Last Movie Stars. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album Things Take Time, Take Time. ||||
| 1281 | July 20, 2022 (2022-07-20) | Ice-T, Michael Pollan | N/A |
| Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That's Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, Split Decision. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, This Is Your Mind on Plants. ||||
| 1282 | July 21, 2022 (2022-07-21) | Chris Hayes, Jack White | Jack White |
| Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album Entering Heaven Alive. ||||
| 1283 | July 25, 2022 (2022-07-25) | Representative Jamie Raskin | Death Cab for Cutie |
| Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album Asphalt Meadows. ||||
| 1284 | July 26, 2022 (2022-07-26) | Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman | N/A |
| 5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and Hell of A Week. Brett Gelman discusses Stranger Things. ||||
| 1285 | July 27, 2022 (2022-07-27) | Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant | Louis Cato and Stay Human |
| St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses The Dropout. Stephen Merchant discusses The Outlaws. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album Starting Now, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment. ||||
| 1286 | July 28, 2022 (2022-07-28) | Jonathan Karl, B. J. Novak | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, Betrayal. B.J. Novak discusses Vengeance. ||||

### August

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1287 | August 1, 2022 (2022-08-01) | Patton Oswalt, Secretary Jennifer Granholm | N/A |
| James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses I Love My Dad. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics. ||||
| 1288 | August 2, 2022 (2022-08-02) | Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor | Bianca Cristovao |
| James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance. ||||
| 1289 | August 3, 2022 (2022-08-03) | Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark | N/A |
| James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses Thirteen Lives. Morfydd Clark discusses The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. ||||
| 1290 | August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04) | James Taylor, Colman Domingo | N/A |
| Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses Euphoria and Rustin. ||||
| 1291 | August 8, 2022 (2022-08-08) | Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy | N/A |
| Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses Never Have I Ever. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics. ||||
| 1292 | August 9, 2022 (2022-08-09) | Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden | N/A |
| Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses Severance. D'Arcy Carden discusses A League of Their Own. ||||
| 1293 | August 10, 2022 (2022-08-10) | Kieran Culkin | Run the Jewels |
| Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses Succession. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album RTJ4. ||||
| 1294 | August 11, 2022 (2022-08-11) | White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany | N/A |
| Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. ||||

### September

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1295 | September 6, 2022 (2022-09-06) | Alex Wagner, Roy Wood Jr. | N/A |
| Cyborgasm. Alex Wagner discusses recent politics and Alex Wagner Tonight. Roy Wood Jr. discusses Confess, Fletch and his podcast, Roy's Job Fair. ||||
| 1296 | September 7, 2022 (2022-09-07) | Gayle King & Tony Dokoupil, Betty Gilpin | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Gayle King & Tony Dokoupil discuss the 1-year anniversary of CBS Mornings. Betty Gilpin discusses Gaslit, Mrs. Davis and her new book, All the Women In My Brain. ||||
| 1297 | September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08) | Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney | James Taylor |
| Stephen and James Taylor update Carole King's "You've Got a Friend". Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney discuss Welcome to Wrexham. James Taylor performs "Mexico", with his family and Louis Cato and the Late Show Band providing musical accompaniment. ||||
| 1298 | September 13, 2022 (2022-09-13) | Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke | St. Vincent |
| Previously taped episode. A look back at the lead up to January 6th. Robert De Niro takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 7 episode). Ethan Hawke takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 19 episode). St. Vincent performs "Down" from her album Daddy's Home, with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band providing musical accompaniment. ||||
| 1299 | September 14, 2022 (2022-09-14) | Steve Carell | Phoenix featuring Ezra Koenig |
| Stephen acknowledges the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Late Show Too Much Exposition Theater, with Steve Carell. Steve Carell discusses The Patient and If. Phoenix performs "Tonight" from their album Alpha Zulu, featuring Ezra Koenig. ||||
| 1300 | September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15) | Queen Latifah, Nina Totenberg | N/A |
| Jack DeBoe sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Anal-Bead-While. Queen Latifah discusses The Equalizer, the upcoming 20th anniversary of Chicago and End of the Road. Nina Totenberg discusses recent politics and her new book, Dinners with Ruth. ||||
| 1301 | September 19, 2022 (2022-09-19) | Ana de Armas, Ken Burns | Sudan Archives |
| Jack DeBoe and Randy Runyon sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Ana de Armas discusses Blonde. Ken Burns discusses The U.S. and the Holocaust. Sudan Archives performs "Selfish Soul" from her album Natural Brown Prom Queen. ||||
| 1302 | September 20, 2022 (2022-09-20) | Billy Eichner, USAID Administrator Samantha Power | N/A |
| Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Billy Eichner discusses Bros. Samantha Power discusses recent politics. ||||
| 1303 | September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21) | Olivia Wilde, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba | N/A |
| Olivia Wilde discusses Don't Worry Darling. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discusses Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. ||||
| 1304 | September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22) | Neil deGrasse Tyson, Phil Rosenthal | N/A |
| Breaking Squirrel News. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his new book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization. Phil Rosenthal discusses Somebody Feed Phil. ||||
| 1305 | September 26, 2022 (2022-09-26) | Sigourney Weaver, Zeeko Zaki | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sigourney Weaver discusses Avatar: The Way of Water and The Good House. Zeeko Zaki discusses FBI. ||||
| 1306 | September 27, 2022 (2022-09-27) | Samuel L. Jackson, Clarissa Ward | N/A |
| Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Ian in Florida. Midwestern Dad. Samuel L. Jackson discusses The Piano Lesson. Clarissa Ward discusses recent politics and her book, On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist. ||||
| 1307 | September 28, 2022 (2022-09-28) | Anderson Cooper, Sosie Bacon | N/A |
| Gracie and Clyde Lawrence sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and his podcast, All There Is. Sosie Bacon discusses Smile. ||||
| 1308 | September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29) | George Clooney | Alex G |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. George Clooney discusses Ticket to Paradise. Alex G performs "Miracles" from his album God Save the Animals. ||||

### October

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1309 | October 3, 2022 (2022-10-03) | Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci | Dermot Kennedy |
| Watergate. Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses recent politics. Armando Iannucci discusses Avenue 5. Dermot Kennedy performs "Dreamer" from his upcoming album Sonder. ||||
| 1310 | October 4, 2022 (2022-10-04) | Maggie Haberman, Tyler Templeton from Tooning Out the News | N/A |
| Hallmark Cards: The Herschel Walker Collection. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Maggie Haberman discusses her new book, Confidence Man. Tooning Out the News' Tyler Templeton reports live from Mar-A-Lago. ||||
| 1311 | October 5, 2022 (2022-10-05) | Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan | N/A |
| Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctor's Orders, with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Anthony Fauci gets his COVID-19 booster shot. Cody Keenan discusses his new book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. ||||
| 1312 | October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06) | Cate Blanchett, Domhnall Gleeson | N/A |
| First Drafts: Anniversary Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Cate Blanchett discusses Tár. Domhnall Gleeson discusses The Patient. ||||
| 1313 | October 10, 2022 (2022-10-10) | Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson, Paul Mecurio | Paul Mecurio |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: It's-A-Mean-A-Whil-A. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson discuss The Banshees of Inisherin. Paul Mecurio discusses his podcast, Inside Out, and gives a stand-up performance. ||||
| 1314 | October 11, 2022 (2022-10-11) | John Lithgow, Wendell Pierce | N/A |
| A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani (John Lithgow). John Lithgow discusses Everything's Fine. Wendell Pierce discusses Death of a Salesman. ||||
| 1315 | October 12, 2022 (2022-10-12) | George Stephanopoulos, Marcia Gay Harden | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. George Stephanopoulos discusses Power Trip and recent politics. Marcia Gay Harden discusses So Help Me Todd. ||||
| 1316 | October 13, 2022 (2022-10-13) | Jeremy Strong, Ed Sheeran | Ed Sheeran |
| The Flynnstones. Jeremy Strong discusses Armageddon Time. Ed Sheeran discusses his +–=÷x Tour. Ed Sheeran performs "Shivers" from his album =. ||||
| 1317 | October 24, 2022 (2022-10-24) | Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Ina Garten | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg discusses recent politics. Ina Garten discusses her new book, Go-To Dinners. ||||
| 1318 | October 25, 2022 (2022-10-25) | Eddie Redmayne, George R. R. Martin | N/A |
| Will new writer George R. R. Martin finish the monologue on time? Rich, Please! Eddie Redmayne discusses The Good Nurse. George R. R. Martin discusses his new book, The Rise of the Dragon, and his work for Elden Ring. ||||
| 1319 | October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) | Aubrey Plaza, Nikole Hannah-Jones | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Behind the Scenes-While. Aubrey Plaza discusses The White Lotus and Megalopolis. Aubrey Plaza plays "Tea at the Plaza". Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses The 1619 Project and her book, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story. ||||
| 1320 | October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27) | Kerry Washington | Joe Walsh |
| Late Show Presents: Kids Pitch – Halloween Edition. Inside Goodbye: Hell-O! (special appearances by Tim Meadows, Jonathan Groff, Natalia Dyer, John Oliver, Rhea Seehorn, Andi Matichak, Britt Lower, Patrick Wilson, Imagine Dragons and Paul Walter Hauser). Kerry Washington discusses The School for Good and Evil. Joe Walsh performs "Rocky Mountain Way" from his 1973 album The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get, with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band (joined on piano by longtime Walsh collaborator Joe Vitale) providing musical accompaniment. ||||
| 1321 | October 31, 2022 (2022-10-31) | Jennifer Hudson, Zosia Mamet | N/A |
| Cyborgasm. Jennifer Hudson discusses The Jennifer Hudson Show. Zosia Mamet discusses her new book, My First Popsicle. ||||

### November

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1322 | November 1, 2022 (2022-11-01) | Matthew Perry, James Taylor | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Matthew Perry discusses his new book, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. James Taylor takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from August 4 episode). ||||
| 1323 | November 2, 2022 (2022-11-02) | Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary Ernest Moniz | N/A |
| Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Secretary Ernest Moniz discusses Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. ||||
| 1324 | November 3, 2022 (2022-11-03) | Bono | Bono |
| Danae Greenfield sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A Rare Correkshun. Bono discusses his career in music, recent politics and his new book, Surrender. Bono performs a special arrangement of U2's "With or Without You", from the band's 1987 album The Joshua Tree. ||||
| 1325 | November 7, 2022 (2022-11-07) | John Oliver | The cast of The Lion King |
| Stephen reveals Chris Evans as People's "Sexiest Man Alive" 2022. John Oliver discusses recent politics. The cast of The Lion King performs "Circle of Life". ||||
| 1326 | November 8, 2022 (2022-11-08) | John Dickerson, Mike Birbiglia | N/A |
| Special live episode following the Midterm elections. Stranger Midterms. CBS Midterms Projection Coop. John Dickerson discusses the Midterm results. Mike Birbiglia discusses The Old Man and the Pool, his new one-man show. ||||
| 1327 | November 9, 2022 (2022-11-09) | Bono, Rose McIver | N/A |
| Late Show's Just One Question: Black Panther Edition (special appearances by Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta and Angela Bassett). Bono takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from November 3 episode). Rose McIver discusses Ghosts. ||||
| 1328 | November 10, 2022 (2022-11-10) | Emily Blunt, George Saunders | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Emily Blunt discusses The English. George Saunders discusses his new book, Liberation Day. ||||
| 1329 | November 14, 2022 (2022-11-14) | Michelle Obama | Stromae |
| Late Show Family Meeting with Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama discusses recent politics and her new book, The Light We Carry. Stromae performs "L'enfer" from his album Multitude. ||||
| 1330 | November 15, 2022 (2022-11-15) | Jon Stewart | LCD Soundsystem |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Stewart discusses recent politics and The Problem. LCD Soundsystem performs "New Body Rhumba", from the film White Noise. ||||
| 1331 | November 16, 2022 (2022-11-16) | Michael Shannon, Tig Notaro | N/A |
| The Late Show's Autumntacular Movie FestiFall. Michael Shannon discusses George & Tammy and Eric Larue. Tig Notaro discusses Pickled. ||||
| 1332 | November 17, 2022 (2022-11-17) | Michelle Williams; Dierks Bentley & Phil Keoghan | Dierks Bentley |
| No Context Herschel Walker. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Williams discusses The Fabelmans. Dierks Bentley & Phil Keoghan discuss Pickled. Dierks Bentley performs "Gold". ||||
| 1333 | November 21, 2022 (2022-11-21) | Daniel Craig | Josh Johnson |
| Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Daniel Craig discusses Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Josh Johnson gives a stand-up performance. ||||
| 1334 | November 22, 2022 (2022-11-22) | Cate Blanchett, Paul Dano | Holly Humberstone |
| The Late Show Presents: Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips (segment rebroadcast from November 22, 2016 episode). Cate Blanchett takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 6 episode). Paul Dano discusses The Fabelmans. Holly Humberstone performs "Can You Afford to Lose Me?" from her album of the same name. ||||
| 1335 | November 23, 2022 (2022-11-23) | Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth Debicki | N/A |
| Everybody's Got Stuffing To Hide Expect Me and My Turkey: The Songs of Thanksgiving (special appearance by Michael Shannon). #ColbertSmallBizBump: NCIS Cleveland: Fine Points on Larchmere Blvd. (special appearances by Gerald McRaney, Caleb Castille, Medalion Rahimi, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen and Drew Carey). Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jake Gyllenhaal discusses Strange World and Road House. Elizabeth Debicki discusses The Crown. ||||
| 1336 | November 28, 2022 (2022-11-28) | Don Lemon, Gabrielle Union | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Don Lemon discusses CNN This Morning. Gabrielle Union discusses The Inspection. ||||
| 1337 | November 29, 2022 (2022-11-29) | Sally Field, Maria Ressa | N/A |
| Huntertones' Chris Ott and Dan White sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Sally Field discusses Spoiler Alert. Maria Ressa discusses recent politics and her new book, How to Stand Up to a Dictator. ||||
| 1338 | November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30) | Secretary Janet Yellen, Rob Delaney | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Secretary Janet Yellen discusses recent politics. Rob Delaney discusses his new book, A Heart That Works. ||||

### December

| No. | Original release date | Guest(s) | Musical/entertainment guest(s) |
| 1339 | December 1, 2022 (2022-12-01) | John Krasinski, Sarah Polley | N/A |
| Christmas Wish Cam. Late Show Intern Check-In. John Krasinski discusses Jack Ryan. Sarah Polley discusses Women Talking. ||||
| 1340 | December 5, 2022 (2022-12-05) | John David Washington, Naomi Osaka | Spoon |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. John David Washington discusses The Piano Lesson. Naomi Osaka discusses her new book, The Way Champs Play. Spoon performs "Wild" from their album Lucifer on the Sofa. ||||
| 1341 | December 6, 2022 (2022-12-06) | N/A | N/A |
| The Late Show Presents: Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear is Lost in Space Force (special appearance by Sturgill Simpson). The Late Show Presents: Audience Questions: Greenland Edition. ||||
| 1342 | December 7, 2022 (2022-12-07) | Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani | N/A |
| Mariah Carey takes "The Colbert Questionert". Kumail Nanjiani discusses Welcome to Chippendales. ||||
| 1343 | December 8, 2022 (2022-12-08) | Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard | Alicia Keys |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Alicia Keys discusses her new album, Santa Baby. Eddie Izzard discusses Great Expectations. Alicia Keys performs "Santa Baby". ||||
| 1344 | December 12, 2022 (2022-12-12) | Common, Lily Collins | N/A |
| Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Update. Common discusses Between Riverside and Crazy. Lily Collins discusses Emily in Paris. ||||
| 1345 | December 13, 2022 (2022-12-13) | RuPaul | Ed Sheeran |
| The Late Show Presents: "A Very Cold War Christmas". RuPaul discusses RuPaul's Drag Race, Celebrity Lingo and the 30th anniversary of "Supermodel (You Better Work)". Ed Sheeran performs "Bad Habits" from his album =. ||||
| 1346 | December 14, 2022 (2022-12-14) | Emily Blunt | Chef José Andrés |
| Lalah Hathaway sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. "A Very Goldblum Christmas" (special appearance by Jeff Goldblum). Emily Blunt takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from November 10 episode). Chef José Andrés and his daughters step into the kitchen with Stephen. ||||
| 1347 | December 15, 2022 (2022-12-15) | Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper | Louis Cato and The Late Show Band |
| Rescue Dog Rescue with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper discuss their upcoming coverage of CNN's New Year's Eve Live show. Louis Cato and the Late Show Band perform a special rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Someday at Christmas", with the Harlem Gospel Choir providing musical accompaniment. ||||