Stephen greeted actors John Krasinski and Yvonne Orji.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comedian Kathleen Madigan.

Stephen greeted actress Emma Thompson and engaged in conversation with musical artist Troye Sivan.

Stephen greeted television personality Sharon Osbourne, comedian Kathleen Madigan, and musician Jay Rock as his guests.

Stephen greeted journalist Bob Woodward, accompanied by musical artists The Knocks and Foster the People.

Stephen greeted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport with warmth.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Keira Knightley, Representative Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.

Stephen greeted journalists John Heilemann and Alex Wagner, alongside actress Judy Greer, with a performance by musical guests First Aid Kit.

Stephen greeted actress Anna Kendrick, joined by Anne-Marie as the musical guest for the evening.

Marking the show's third year, Stephen presents a selection of moments from the past twelve months.

Stephen greeted actress Jane Fonda and engaged in conversation with musical artist Willie Nelson.

Stephen greeted actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.

Stephen greeted former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and comedian Nik Dodani.

Stephen presented actress Emma Stone, joined by the musical artists Flight of the Conchords.

Stephen greeted actress America Ferrera, joined by musical guest Nas.

Stephen greeted actress Candice Bergen, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and musical artist Jon Batiste.

Stephen greeted actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.

Stephen greeted actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.

Stephen greeted television personality Jake Tapper, alongside actor Eric Idle, with musical performances by Lauv and Julia Michaels.

Stephen greeted actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.

Stephen greeted actor Nick Kroll and actress Jodie Whittaker, with Cat Power providing the musical accompaniment.

Stephen greeted singer Lady Gaga and comedian Caitlin Peluffo with warmth.

Stephen greeted actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.

Stephen greeted actresses Melissa McCarthy and Phoebe Robinson.

Stephen greeted actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.

Stephen greeted actor Peter Dinklage and actress Busy Philipps, joined by musical artist Noname.

Stephen greeted Joe Scarborough, accompanied by musical guests Mika Brzezinski, actress Laura Benanti, and The Revivalists.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actress Robin Wright, comedian Caitlin Peluffo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Melissa McCarthy.

Stephen greeted comedian Sarah Silverman, alongside actor Scott Bakula, with Transviolet providing the musical accompaniment.

Stephen greeted podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, along with television personality Charlamagne Tha God.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actor Gerard Butler, actor Rowan Atkinson, and author Ina Garten.

Stephen greeted television personality Gayle King, accompanied by musical artists Andrea and Matteo Bocelli.

Stephen greeted Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Kayli Carter, and musical guest Janelle Monáe.

Stephen greeted actress Kerry Washington and engaged in conversation with musical artist Taylor Mac.

Stephen greeted actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Representative Nancy Pelosi of California (D), along with musical performers Christine and the Queens.

Stephen greeted actor Mike Myers and journalist Christiane Amanpour.

Stephen greeted television anchor Chris Wallace, alongside actor Cole Sprouse, with a performance by Tony Bennett.

Stephen greeted actor Billy Eichner and engaged in conversation with musical guest Itzhak Perlman.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actor Jude Law and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Stephen greeted journalists John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, and Hasan Minhaj. (A live broadcast for election night.)

Stephen greeted actor Chris Pine, Major Garrett, and the chief White House correspondent for CBS News.

Stephen greeted actor Billy Crystal and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, accompanied by musical guest Big Red Machine.

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, along with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and musical guests Big Red Machine.

Stephen greets actor Hugh Jackman, while Jeff Tweedy shares conversation and performs, and Six-String Soldiers join Jon Batiste & Stay Human for a set.

Stephen greeted actress Rachel Weisz, actor Jason Mantzoukas, comedian Demetri Martin, and actor Dolph Lundgren with warmth.

Stephen greeted comedian Ricky Gervais, television personality Bianna Golodryga, and chef Flynn McGarry with warmth.

Stephen greeted actor Ben Stiller, alongside sports journalist Jemele Hill, and featured musical guest Jorja Smith.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Timothée Chalamet, Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the Supreme Court, and comedian Graham Kay.

Stephen greeted actress Millie Bobby Brown and CBS News anchor Anthony Salvanto, with a performance by musical guest Josh Groban.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Michael Douglas and Senator Ben Sasse.

Stephen hosted actress Connie Britton, author George R.R. Martin, and chef José Andrés.

## Stephen and Jon's Cartoon Thanks-travaganza.

Stephen greeted comedian Jon Stewart, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, journalist Jake Tapper, actress Kerry Washington, and comic Charlamagne Tha God with warmth.

Stephen welcomes actors Eric McCormack and David Alan Grier, joined by Sara Bareilles as musical guest.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to singer Garth Brooks and actor Tim Meadows.

Stephen greeted former First Lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by musical artist Common.

Stephen welcomes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and actor Lucas Hedges, joined by musical guests Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Julia Roberts and actor Patrick Wilson.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Jeff Daniels and actress Emily Mortimer.

Stephen greeted Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and comedian Chris Gethard.

Stephen greeted comedians Kathy Griffin and Emma Willmann.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actor Bryan Cranston and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Stephen greeted television personality Whoopi Goldberg and actor Adam Pally, with Jungle providing the evening's music.

Stephen greeted actress Leslie Mann and actor Brandon Micheal Hall, with a musical performance by Lil’ Wayne.

Stephen greeted actress Diane Kruger, Representative Joaquin Castro, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, and writer Ira Madison III.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to Tony Shalhoub, the acclaimed actor; Joe Wong, the sharp-witted comedian; Bryan Cranston, the versatile performer; Laura Linney, the distinguished actress; Rachel Dratch, the spirited performer; John Oliver…

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Sandra Bullock and director Barry Jenkins.

Stephen hosted actress Emily Blunt and Representative Adam Schiff, joined by St. Paul & The Broken Bones as musical guests.

Stephen greeted actor Steve Carell and actress KiKi Layne.

Stephen offered a welcome to actor John C. Reilly and Senator Jeff Flake.

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti and comedian Jon Stewart to the show, with a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Stephen greeted actors Ethan Hawke and Jon Glaser, with musician Taylor Bennett joining them as a special guest.

Stephen greeted actors Keegan-Michael Key and Josh Hutcherson.

Stephen greeted actor Kevin Hart and comedian Nicole Byer with warmth.

Stephen greeted Senator Kamala Harris and actor Bradley Whitford, with music provided by Gary Clark Jr.

Stephen greeted actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and chef Jamie Oliver with warmth.

Stephen greeted actor James McAvoy and actress Sonequa Martin-Green, joined by musical artist Kane Brown.

Stephen extended a welcome to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.

Stephen greeted actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Pete Holmes.

Stephen presented actress Sarah Paulson and rapper Killer Mike, with Future as the musical guest.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actor William H. Macy and author Rebecca Traister.

Stephen extended a welcome to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Method Man.

Stephen greeted actress Drew Barrymore and television personality Mo Rocca, with singer Maggie Rogers providing the evening's music.

Stephen introduces actor Matthew McConaughey, with Better Oblivion Community Center providing musical accompaniment.

Stephen greeted filmmaker Michael Moore, actor Ken Marino, and singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy as guests.

Stephen greeted actor John Goodman and comedian Samantha Ruddy.

Stephen greeted Cliff Sims, former special assistant to President Donald Trump, alongside musical guest Paul Simon.

Stephen greeted former Governor Chris Christie and actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

Stephen greeted journalist John Heilemann, political consultant Mark McKinnon, journalist Alex Wagner, and actor Max Greenfield.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Ellen Page, alongside Radhika Jones, the current Editor-in-Chief of "Vanity Fair," and comedian Django Gold.

Stephen greeted television personality Conan O'Brien, featured a performance by James Taylor, and included a few unexpected visitors.

Stephen greeted actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Matt Walsh, and television personality Marie Kondo with warmth.

Stephen greeted journalists Norah O’Donnell, John Dickerson, Gayle King, and Bianna Golodryga, as well as filmmaker Spike Lee.

Stephen greeted actor Steve Buscemi and television personality Bret Baier, joined by musical artist Sasha Sloan.

Stephen greeted actor Chris Pratt and television personality Meghan McCain, with Beirut providing the evening's musical performance.

Stephen greeted actress Glenn Close and comedian Byron Bowers.

Stephen Colbert extended a warm welcome to television personality John Oliver, accompanied by musical artists BLACKPINK.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actress Regina King, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, and comedian Jena Friedman.

Stephen greeted television personality Trevor Noah and actress Natasha Lyonne.

Stephen greeted actor Bradley Cooper and Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.

Stephen hosted actor Jeff Goldblum and chef Jacques Torres, joined by the musical stylings of The Marcus King Band.

Stephen greeted journalist Jake Tapper and actress Amy Sedaris, with the musical stylings of The Claypool Lennon Delirium joining them.

Stephen greeted Andrew McCabe, the former Deputy Director of the FBI, and actor Dan Levy, with musician Sigrid joining them for a performance.

Stephen greeted singer-songwriter Reba McEntire and television host Margaret Brennan.

Stephen greeted actress Annette Bening and political commentator Ana Navarro, with Ben Platt lending musical accompaniment to the evening.

Stephen greeted actor Don Cheadle and comedian Colin Quinn.

Stephen greeted actress Julianne Moore and actor Thomas Lennon, with Bebe Rexha performing as the musical guest.

Stephen greeted actor Kit Harington and actress Amber Tamblyn, with musician Hozier joining them as a special guest.

Stephen greeted television personality Willie Geist, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and comedian Dwayne Perkins.

Stephen greeted journalist Gayle King and actress Pamela Adlon, with Mumford & Sons providing the evening's music.

Stephen extended a welcome to Senator Cory Booker, along with actors Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman.

Stephen welcomed actor Damian Lewis and Representative Tulsi Gabbard, joined by musical guest Ellie Goulding.

Stephen greeted actors John Turturro and Andrew Rannells, with musician Robyn joining them as a special guest.

Stephen greeted actress Patricia Arquette and actor Ian McShane, alongside Strand of Oaks, with musical contributions from Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.

Stephen greeted actress Christine Baranski, Representative Adam Kinzinger, and comedian Aparna Nancherla.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actress Laura Benanti, actor Donnie Wahlberg, playwright Heidi Schreck, and actress Christine Baranski.

Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong'o and author Vicky Ward, with musical performances by Spike Jonze, featuring Karen O and Danger Mouse.

Stephen greeted journalist Chris Hayes and actress Nico Parker.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Paul Giamatti, Senator Doug Jones, comedian Aparna Nancherla, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor Tony Hale.

Stephen greeted actress Keri Russell and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart with warmth.

Stephen greeted sports analyst Charles Barkley and actress Tig Notaro.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actor Nathan Lane, alongside television personalities Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, and Tan France.

Stephen greeted actress Emilia Clarke and actor Henry Winkler, joined by musical guest H.E.R.

Stephen greeted actor John Lithgow and politician Stacey Abrams, with music provided by Kevin Garrett.

Stephen greeted actress Sandra Oh and actor Zachary Levi, with singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt providing musical accompaniment.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actor Hank Azaria, literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr., actress Emilia Clarke, and actor Jeff Goldblum.

Stephen greeted actor Zach Galifianakis and Representative Eric Swalwell, with singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding joining as musical guest.

Stephen greeted actress Michelle Williams, journalist Emily Bazelon, and a surprise guest appearance by Oscar the Grouch.

Stephen greeted journalist Anderson Cooper, actress Ruth Wilson, and Representative Ilhan Omar.

Stephen greeted actress Molly Shannon, actor Gary Cole, musician Paul Simon, and television host Trevor Noah.

Stephen greeted actress Laurie Metcalf and actor Ramy Youssef, with Cage the Elephant providing the musical accompaniment for the evening.

Stephen greeted journalist Anna Palmer, along with musical guests Jake Sherman and The Lumineers. The evening also featured special appearances from the cast of "Avengers: Endgame" and actor Peter Grosz.

Stephen hosted television personality Samantha Bee, actress Retta, and a discussion of lawyer Neal Katyal's assessment of the Mueller Report, with Cage the Elephant providing the evening's music.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Robert De Niro and actress Beth Behrs.

Stephen greeted actor Seth Rogen, professional wrestler Ronda Rousey, and author Jessica Yellin.

Stephen greeted actress Christina Applegate, author Van Jones, and adventurer Bear Grylls with warmth.

Stephen greeted actress Mariska Hargitay and actor Thomas Middleditch, with a performance by Hootie & the Blowfish adding a musical element to the evening.

Stephen greeted journalist Chris Cuomo, actor Nicholas Hoult, actress Lily Collins, and musician James Taylor as his guests.

Stephen greeted actor Craig Ferguson and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey with warmth.

Stephen greeted actor Common and actress Rachel Dratch, with singer-songwriter Maren Morris joining as the musical guest.

Stephen greeted actress Anne Hathaway and attorney Ari Melber.

Stephen greeted actor Bryan Cranston and television personality RuPaul Charles, with Bonnie Raitt lending her musical talents to the show.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to the cast of "Veep": Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, and Sarah Sutherland, alongside Clea DuVall.

Stephen extends a warm welcome to actors Keanu Reeves, Santino Fontana, and a special guest appearance by Bryan Cranston.

Stephen invited actor Bill Hader, joined by James Bay as musical guest, to the show.

Stephen greeted television personalities Gayle King and Anthony Mason, accompanied by musical performers Tony Dokoupil, comedian Pete Holmes, and The National.

Stephen hosted podcasting figures Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett, engaging in conversation with them. The episode also featured musical performances by Tommy Vietor and the group BTS.

Stephen greeted actors Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, and Melissa Rauch, all from "The Big Bang Theory," with a musical set by Barenaked Ladies.

Stephen greeted actress Olivia Wilde and journalist Scott Pelley, with the group BTS performing as the musical guest.

Stephen welcomed actress Julianna Margulies, retired Admiral William McRaven, and a performance from the cast of "The Prom."

Stephen greeted radio personality Howard Stern.

Stephen extended a welcome to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and actress Kaitlyn Dever.

Stephen greeted talk show host Conan O’Brien, alongside journalist Jim Sciutto, and the band The National, who would provide the evening's music.

Stephen greeted actresses Wanda Sykes and Vanessa Bayer.

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and actor Adam Scott, joined by Spiritualized as their musical guest.

Stephen greeted television personality James Corden, alongside actress Zoë Kravitz and musical artist Lewis Capaldi, as his guests.

Stephen greeted actress Mindy Kaling and actor Seth Green.

Stephen greeted actress Elisabeth Moss, actor Matt Bomer, and comedian Steven Rogers.

Stephen greeted actor Samuel L. Jackson and former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

Stephen greeted singer Tim McGraw, historian Jon Meacham, and actress Tessa Thompson as guests, joined by musical performers Jessie Reyez and 6lack.

Stephen greeted Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke and actor Billy Porter with warmth.

Stephen greeted actor Kevin Bacon, and Mark Ronson engaged in conversation, joined by musical guests including Lykke Li.

Stephen greeted actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Dan Abrams.

Stephen welcomes actor Dax Shepard and lawyer Preet Bharara to the show, with a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to television personality Chris Matthews, followed by a conversation with musician Jessie Buckley.

Stephen greeted actor Ice Cube and comedian Tig Notaro.

Stephen welcomes actor Russell Crowe, accompanied by musical guests The Raconteurs.

Stephen hosted actress Naomi Watts and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, joined by musical guests The Raconteurs.

Stephen hosted actor Tom Holland and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang, joined by Jenny Lewis as the musical guest.

Stephen greeted actress Zendaya and professional football player Julian Edelman.

Stephen hosted Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, accompanied by Incubus as the musical guest.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to former Governor Chris Christie, alongside Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, the creators of The Skimm.

Stephen presented actor Ricky Gervais, accompanied by musical guest X Ambassadors.

Stephen greeted actress Awkwafina and television personality Donny Deutsch, with the band The Mountain Goats providing musical accompaniment.

Stephen hosts actress Sofía Vergara and comedian David Cross, with Tove Lo performing.

Norah O'Donnell, the news anchor, and actor Topher Grace are among the guests. Ahamed Weinberg will be performing a stand-up comedy set.

Stephen greeted television personality John Oliver and former professional football player Joe Namath.

Stephen greeted actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson, and stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen.

Stephen greeted Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro, alongside actor Tony Hale, with music performed by Nilüfer Yanya.

Stephen greeted television host Chris Wallace and actor Jamie Bell.

Stephen greeted actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Aisha Tyler.

Stephen greeted John Leguizamo, Ricky Gervais, and Candice Thompson, the comedian, with warmth.

Stephen greeted actor Idris Elba and actress Maude Apatow, with Perry Farrell joining as musical guest.

Stephen greeted actor Jeff Daniels, along with journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff.

Stephen greeted former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and actor Michael Ian Black.

Stephen greeted rapper Meek Mill and actor Nicholas Braun.

Stephen greeted actor Brian Cox, comic Hannah Gadsby, and stand-up comedian Shane Torres.

Stephen greeted actress Amanda Seyfried, alongside actors Jacob Tremblay and Brady Noon, and Keith L. Williams, known for his work on "Good Boys."

Stephen hosted actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Jared Harris, with a performance by The Smashing Pumpkins.

Stephen greeted Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) as a distinguished guest.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Cate Blanchett and actor Marc Maron.

Stephen hosted actress Jada Pinkett Smith and Representative Ayanna Pressley, with the Goo Goo Dolls providing musical entertainment.

Stephen greeted actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and actress Jillian Bell, with singer-songwriter Tori Kelly providing the evening's music.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Kirsten Dunst, actor Adam Devine, and actor Lee Pace.