Elsbeth, starring Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce and Carra Patterson, is a murder-of-the-week show. It follows astute but unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni (Preston), who utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.

Stephen Colbert is taking his hosting skills to another CBS property. The “Late Show” host will guest star in an upcoming episode of the crime comedy series “Elsbeth,” appearing as a late-night frontman,