Elsbeth Season 3 Premieres Featuring Stephen Colbert, Sedaris, Richter

Stephen Colbert guest stars in the season 3 premiere of CBS's mystery drama Elsbeth, playing Scotty Bristol, a fictional late-night talk show host. The episode, titled "Yes, And...," explores backstage tensions on a late-night comedy show, with Colbert's character at odds with his head writer Laurel (Amy Sedaris) and her on-air sidekick husband Mickey (Andy Richter). Lindsay Mendez also guest stars as a new police officer who moonlights as an aspiring stand-up comic, aiding Elsbeth in a case centered around the comedy world. The premiere marks a special event on Sunday, October 12, ahead of the series' regular Thursday time slot, and features themes blending comedy and crime drama. Colbert's involvement was facilitated by Wendell Pierce and filmed shortly after CBS announced the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This episode promises a mix of humor and mystery in a fresh setting for the series.