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The Best Episodes of Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Every episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Late Night with Conan O'Brien!

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Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 27 - Donna Mills, Eli Wallach, Bug Lady
    9.4/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Donna Mills, Eli Wallach, Bug Lady

    S1:E27

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 4 Episode 14 - Norm MacDonald, Steve Buscemi, The Connells
    9.2/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Norm MacDonald, Steve Buscemi, The Connells

    S4:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 7 Episode 11 - Norm Macdonald, Sean Hayes
    9.2/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Norm Macdonald, Sean Hayes

    S7:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 6 Episode 6 - Martin Sheen, Alicia Witt, Local H
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Martin Sheen, Alicia Witt, Local H

    S6:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 11 Episode 22 - Norm MacDonald, Laura Prepon, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
    9.0/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Norm MacDonald, Laura Prepon, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

    S11:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 6 Episode 44 - Robin Williams, Rebecca Stamos
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Robin Williams, Rebecca Stamos

    S6:E44

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 13 Episode 20 - Jon Heder, Jessica Biel, Nada Surf
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #7 - Jon Heder, Jessica Biel, Nada Surf

    S13:E20

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 14 Episode 27 - Helen Mirren, Jim Gaffigan, Basement Jaxx
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Helen Mirren, Jim Gaffigan, Basement Jaxx

    S14:E27

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 15 Episode 25 - Joaquin Phoenix, Jim Gaffigan, Paramore
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #9 - Joaquin Phoenix, Jim Gaffigan, Paramore

    S15:E25

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 6 Episode 19 - Lucy Lawless, Tate Donovan, Kenny Rogerson
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Lucy Lawless, Tate Donovan, Kenny Rogerson

    S6:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 13 Episode 31 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Neil Young
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Neil Young

    S13:E31

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 13 Episode 38 - Joaquin Phoenix, Sarah Silverman, Trey Anastasio
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Joaquin Phoenix, Sarah Silverman, Trey Anastasio

    S13:E38

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  13. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 14 Episode 12 - Jennifer Love Hewitt, John Krasinski, Ben Kweller
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Jennifer Love Hewitt, John Krasinski, Ben Kweller

    S14:E12

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  14. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 1 - John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, Tony Randall
    7.5/10(81 votes)

    #14 - John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, Tony Randall

    S1:E1

    Conan interviews John Goodman, Drew Barrymore & Tony Randall. George Wendt leg wrestles John Goodman & Conan sings a song.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Reynolds

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  15. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 11 Episode 50 - Ian McKellen, Petra Nemcova, The Stills
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Ian McKellen, Petra Nemcova, The Stills

    S11:E50

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  16. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 12 Episode 1 - Al Franken, Jason Bateman, Breaking Benjamin
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #16 - Al Franken, Jason Bateman, Breaking Benjamin

    S12:E1

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  17. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 3 Episode 4 - Al Roker, Vanessa Redgrave, Jeff Hale
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Al Roker, Vanessa Redgrave, Jeff Hale

    S3:E4

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  18. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 11 Episode 24 - Quentin Tarantino, Molly Sims, Chuck Palahniuk
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Quentin Tarantino, Molly Sims, Chuck Palahniuk

    S11:E24

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  19. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 12 Episode 16 - Rob Lowe, Jill Hennessy, Elvis Costello
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Rob Lowe, Jill Hennessy, Elvis Costello

    S12:E16

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  20. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 5 Episode 6 - Lucy Lawless, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Ani DiFranco
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Lucy Lawless, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Ani DiFranco

    S5:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 11 Episode 10 - Diane Lane, Wanda Sykes, Jonny Lang
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Diane Lane, Wanda Sykes, Jonny Lang

    S11:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 2 - Mary Tyler Moore, Chris O'Donnell, Radiohead
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #22 - Mary Tyler Moore, Chris O'Donnell, Radiohead

    S1:E2

    Mary Tyler Moore, Chris O'Donnell, Radiohead

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Reynolds

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  23. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 11 Episode 28 - Will Ferrell, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Vowell
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Will Ferrell, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Vowell

    S11:E28

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 5 Episode 28 - Molly Ringwald, Mia Kirshner, Lewis Black
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #24 - Molly Ringwald, Mia Kirshner, Lewis Black

    S5:E28

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 14 Episode 36 - Borat, Jack McBrayer, Mastodon
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Borat, Jack McBrayer, Mastodon

    S14:E36

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Donna Mills, Eli Wallach, Bug Lady" is the best rated episode of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". It scored 9.4/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/19/1993. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Norm MacDonald, Steve Buscemi, The Connells".