Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Late Show! Families around the country are planning a return to larger Thanksgiving celebrations as 53 million Americans are hitting the road and traveling this week for the holiday. Meanwhile… New York City’s elected leaders decided they no longer wanted to conduct business in the shadow of a man who enslaved people, so a statue of Thomas Jefferson was packed up and moved to a new location this week. Next, Rosamund Pike, the Oscar-nominated actor you know from "Gone Girl" and "Pride & Prejudice," shows Stephen how she used a pencil to train her British self to speak in an American accent, a lesson that came in handy for her starring role in the new Amazon Prime series "The Wheel Of Time." Then, in part one of their extended interview, Stephen welcomes Sir Peter Jackson and sets the stage for their in-depth discussion of Jackson’s work directing the incredible Disney+ documentary, “The Beatles: Get Back,” which is set to change the public’s perception of the relationship between John, Paul, George and Ringo in their final years as bandmates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Washington, D.C., two of the former president’s cronies are set to face the Jan. 6th committee as they investigate organizers of the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, and Biden announced he'll be releasing 50 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve to combat rising gas prices in the US. Next, join us in celebrating the incredible Jon Batiste on his 11 GRAMMY nominations! And the woman, the myth, the legend, Lady Gaga catches up with Stephen in a 4-part interview after a whirlwind year of performing the national anthem at President Biden's inauguration just weeks after the attack on the Capitol, collaborating with her good friend Tony Bennett, and starring in "House of Gucci" as Patrizia Reggiani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In booster shot news, CNN’s Dr. Jonathan Reiner argues that it’s time to move the goalposts on what it takes to be considered “fully vaccinated.” Next, confused about Non-Fungible Tokens? That might be because everyone who tries to define them does a terrible job. Luckily, Stephen Colbert is here to help with an AFT (an Actual F****** Thing) that perfectly explains how NFTs work. Andrew Garfield gets emotional when talking about the recent loss of his mother, and relates her life to the life of Jonathan Larson, the man he portrays in the new film, “Tick, Tick, Boom!” Then, our good friend Chef José Andrés stops by for a holiday cooking segment and gets the party started with a fancy pour of some fancy Spanish sherry. For more information on Chef José's amazing organization World Central Kitchen go to www.wck.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's important to get accurate information on turkey preparation this time of year, so back in 2016, Stephen volunteered to man the phones at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, and his timeless advice has been coming to the rescue of countless Thanksgiving dinners ever since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden hits the road on an infrastructure bill victory tour, and Jonathan Karl's new book "Betrayal" hits the shelves to reveal the actions taken on the former president’s behalf by pardoned criminal Michael Flynn and conspiracy lawyer Sydney Powell who pressed Pentagon officials to stage a coup and overturn the election results. Meanwhile, a messy situation at a Florida rock concert and a strange confession from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Stephen gets to know Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York City, a man who stays up late, gets up early, and is determined to change the way the city deals with thorny issues like policing and inequality. Next, Stephen challenges three-time NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Dwyane Wade to a game of wastepaper basketball, stay tuned 'til the very end to find out who wins (pssst: it's the guy who says "WOO!") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill today, and on Friday, Steve Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury on contempt charges. Stephen can't stop raving about Peter Jackson's "Get Back" Beatles docu-series, until he's reminded of the NDA he signed and needs to "Let It Be." Sexiest Man Alive Paul Rudd is here to talk "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and how his life has changed since being bequeathed with the sexiest title on earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the dumbest insurrectionists involved in the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol are being brought to justice, including realtor Jenna Ryan and the guy known as the “Capitol Rotunda Doobie Smoker.” Then, find out what happens when a Late Show producer sends him mom, Bootsie, to a sex party. Next, iconic actor Jeff Goldblum indulges our host with stories of appearing on “The Tonight Show” and partying at Johnny Carson’s house prior to shooting the seminal film, “The Big Chill.” Jeff’s show, “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” is streaming now on Disney+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts are warning the U.S. could soon be facing a fifth major wave of COVID cases as the weather gets colder and folks gather indoors. Meanwhile, an age old tale about an exotic dancer, her monkey, a football coach, and a haunted house. Stephen sits down with writer and director Kenneth Branagh to talk about his new film "Belfast," which Stephen calls his "favorite movie he's seen in many years." Next, friend of the show Ellie Kemper was thrilled by the chance to play a villain in her role in the upcoming film, ‘Home Sweet Home Alone,’ which is a reimagining of the beloved holiday classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. inflation hits a 30-year high, a nationwide truck driver shortage further derails the supply chain crisis, and a federal judge admonished our former president in a starkly-worded decision denying his claim to executive privilege over White House documents related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th. Next, our new erotic/environmental segment "Dil-Do's and Dil-Don'ts" looks at how the sex toy industry is starting to lead towards greener pastures. Then, find out what The Boss's favorite sandwich is when Bruce Springsteen takes The Colbert Questionert, and then, it’s time for another episode of “Tea At The Plaza” with everyone’s favorite Late Show guest, Aubrey Plaza. Wait until you hear what she has to say about her famous co-stars like Kristen Stewart, Molly Shannon and Michael Caine. Aubrey’s latest project, “The Legend of the Christmas Witch,” is available everywhere starting November 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meat prices are soaring as a perfect storm of higher demand and supply chain issues hit America’s beef producers. In Washington, several former White House officials and advisors to the former president were issued subpoenas by the Jan. 6th committee who wants to examine their roles in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. AND AN EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT: The Late Show reveals People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Up next, legendary director Quentin Tarantino grew up reading novelised versions of classic films, so the art form was already familiar to him when he got inspired to write a novel based on his 2019 film, “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden spent the weekend passin' the bill and gassing Camill' after Congress approved his $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan and he reportedly cut the cheese in front of the British Royal Family, and Pfizer announced their COVID-19 pill cut the risk of hospitalization and death by 90%. Up next, who will be named the Sexiest Man Alive tomorrow night on the Late Show? Stephen talks to Jonathan Karl about his bombshell new book "Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show," and sits down with Brandi Carlile to gush over her performance of Joni Mitchell's "Blue" at Carnegie Hall this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Times, they are a'changing as daylight saving time kicks into effect this weekend and experts announce the pandemic seems to be winding down in the United States. Next, Stephen answers your kids' questions, and Hollywood agents sign the next viral sensation. Tony Hale stops by the Ed Sullivan to talk Veep, Arrested Development, and his new movie, Clifford The Big Red Dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cable news is freaking out about what this year's elections mean for the future of the Democratic party, so Congressional Democrats vow to plow full steam ahead on finally getting Biden's Build Back Better plan passed. Meanwhile, the world's largest potato breaks ground, and the world's best cheese leaves one judge head over heels. Up next, Fashion icon, Emmy, Tony, & Grammy winning performer Billy Porter talks zebra print shoes and his new memoir, "Unprotected." Then, Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford is feeling great to be back on Broadway in the Ed Sullivan Theater to promote her CBS show, "B Positive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gubernatorial election results in Virginia and New Jersey pointed to a strong showing by Republicans and those unhappy with President Biden. Up next, throngs of Q-Anon believers were disappointed when John F. Kennedy, Jr. didn’t show up at their gathering on the grassy knoll in Dallas yesterday, nor did he materialize on stage with Keith Richards and Mick Jagger later that night at a concert by The Rolling Stones. Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen chats about his new book Glitter Every Day: 365 Quotes from Women I Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's election day in America and NYC is prepared to say bye bye to de Blasio. The UN's COP26 conference heats up as Queen Elizabeth chimes in to talk climate change, and the CDC votes to give the Pfizer vaccine to kids ages 5-11. Meanwhile, Christmas dinner is in the can this holiday season. Next, Dexter: New Blood's Michael C. Hall is not only reviving his beloved character, he's fronting a rock band. And author Michael Eric Dyson gets into a fierce debate over the greatest performer of all time with Stephen, Jon Batiste, and Stay Human while talking about his new book, Entertaining Race: Performing Blackness In America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden spent his Halloweekend shaking hands with the Pope at the Vatican and shaking things up at the UN's Climate Conference in Glasgow. Next, Stephen "Romansplains" the hot new thing in relationships - but DON'T call them that! Huma Abedin chronicles her 25-year career working alongside Hillary Clinton in her new memoir "Both/And," and David Byrne's "American Utopia" is back on Broadway - and so is David Byrne, tonight in the Ed Sullivan Theater! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden met with Pope Francis in the Vatican today, police in Seattle go undercover to bust a Lego trafficking ring, and Cleveland's baseball and roller derby teams are dueling over the same name. Next, Evie graces the stage to help Stephen sort through The Late Show's first drafts of Halloween greeting cards! And later, Trevor Noah tells Stephen how making "The Daily Social Distancing Show" from home during the quarantine influenced how he approaches hosting "The Daily Show" today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook changes its company name to "Meta," the White House unveils its new $1.75 trillion spending plan, and can you guess which Senator dressed up as Ted Lasso for Halloween? Meanwhile, Lebron James is underwhelmed by the "Squid Game" finale, and hundreds of rolls of toilet paper spilled onto a California highway. John Leguizamo is creating a whole new universe of superheroes, and "Last Night in Soho" star Thomasin McKenzie compares New Zealand notes with Stephen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A proposal to tax the ultra-rich keeps Washington lawmakers fighting over the spending bill in Congress, while Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe busts a move. Then, find out which companies are getting their beaks wet in the booze industry. Stephen sits down with actor, director, and host of “My Body, My Podcast,” Elizabeth Banks to talk birds and the bees. Next, what happens in “CSI: Vegas” doesn’t stay in “CSI: Vegas,” when star Jorja Fox joins Stephen to discuss the new series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extreme weather continues to strike from coast to coast as world leaders gear up to talk climate crisis this weekend, and Stephen gives his two cents on inflation as Americans are faced with historic price hikes for gas and groceries. Meanwhile, the football from Tom Brady’s 600th touchdown gets a bad handoff, and Franzia debuts a new fully-functional halloween costume. Stephen welcomes legendary journalist Katie Couric to talk about her new memoir, “Going There.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices