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Stephen Colbert to Play Fictional Late-Night Host in Elsbeth Season 3 Premiere

CBS set a sneak peek for Oct. 12 followed by a Thursday return on Oct. 16.

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Overview

  • First-look photos confirm Colbert as Scotty Bristol in the episode titled "Yes, And...."
  • The premiere brings Elsbeth into late-night TV, with tensions involving the host, head writer Laurel (Amy Sedaris), and on-air sidekick Mickey (Andy Richter).
  • Lindsay Mendez appears as a new police officer who pursues stand-up comedy off duty.
  • The episode airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+, with live and on-demand access for Paramount+ Premium and next-day on-demand for Essential.
  • Colbert filmed the role shortly after CBS announced The Late Show franchise will end, and CBS has not disclosed who among the guest stars is the victim or the killer.