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Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 2 - Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse

    S1:E2

    James welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, Chris Pine, and Modest Mouse.

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  2. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 3 - Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges

    S1:E3

    James welcomes actor Kevin Hart, actor Will Ferrell and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 6 - Katie Couric, Jeremy Piven, Emmy Rossum, Olly Murs
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Katie Couric, Jeremy Piven, Emmy Rossum, Olly Murs

    S1:E6

    James welcomes anchor Katie Couric, actor Jeremy Piven, and actress Emmy Rossum. Musical performance by Olly Murs.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 7 - Jeff Goldblum, Beck, Rick Schwartz
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Jeff Goldblum, Beck, Rick Schwartz

    S1:E7

    James welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, singer-songwriter Beck, and zookeeper Rick Schwartz.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 8 - Jordana Brewster, Dave Grohl, Rainn Wilson
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Jordana Brewster, Dave Grohl, Rainn Wilson

    S1:E8

    James welcomes actress Jordana Brewster, musician Dave Grohl, and actor Rainn Wilson. Musical performance by Saint Motel.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 9 - Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Tig Notaro
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Tig Notaro

    S1:E9

    James welcomes actor Rob Corddry, actress Megan Mullally, and comedian Tig Notaro.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 10 - Josh Gad, James Van Der Beek, Jessie Ware
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Josh Gad, James Van Der Beek, Jessie Ware

    S1:E10

    James welcomes actor James Van Der Beek, and actor Josh Gad. Also musical performance by Jessie Ware.

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  8. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 11 - Christoph Waltz, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, George Ezra
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Christoph Waltz, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, George Ezra

    S1:E11

    James welcomes actress Erin Foster, actress Sara Foster, actor Christoph Waltz, and a musical performance by George Ezra.

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  9. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 12 - Jon Cryer, Freida Pinto, Grace Helbig, Andy Grammer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Jon Cryer, Freida Pinto, Grace Helbig, Andy Grammer

    S1:E12

    James welcomes actor Jon Cryer, YouTube personality Grace Helbig, and actress Freida Pinto. Musical performance by Andy Grammer.

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  10. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 13 - Nick Kroll, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Nick Kroll, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee

    S1:E13

    James welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Katharine McPhee, and model Naomi Campbell.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 14 - Michael Douglas, Simon Cowell, Jenny Lewis
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Michael Douglas, Simon Cowell, Jenny Lewis

    S1:E14

    James welcomes music executive Simon Cowell, and actor Michael Douglas. Musical performance by Jenny Lewis.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 15 - Rosario Dawson, Sharon Osbourne, Tony Hale
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Rosario Dawson, Sharon Osbourne, Tony Hale

    S1:E15

    James welcomes actress Rosario Dawson, actor Tony Hale, and "The Talk" host Sharon Osbourne.

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  13. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 16 - Ben McKenzie, Mark Ronson, Kristen Stewart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Ben McKenzie, Mark Ronson, Kristen Stewart

    S1:E16

    James welcomes actor Ben McKenzie, musician Mark Ronson, and actress Kristen Stewart.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 17 - Courteney Cox, Oscar Isaac, Joel McHale, Natalie La Rose
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Courteney Cox, Oscar Isaac, Joel McHale, Natalie La Rose

    S1:E17

    James welcomes actress Courteney Cox, actor Oscar Isaac, actor Joel McHale. Musical performance by Natalie La Rose.

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  15. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 18 - Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Jason Alexander, Estelle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Jason Alexander, Estelle

    S1:E18

    James welcomes actor Jason Alexander, actress Beth Behrs, and actress Kat Dennings. Musical performance by Estelle.

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  16. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 19 - Julie Chen, Gordon Ramsay, The Ting Tings
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Julie Chen, Gordon Ramsay, The Ting Tings

    S1:E19

    James welcomes "The Talk" host Julie Chen, Chef Gordon Ramsay, and a musical performance by The Ting Tings.

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  17. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 20 - Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris

    S1:E20

    James welcomes actor Tituss Burgess, and actress Anna Faris.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 21 - Russell Crowe, Kathryn Hahn, Eddie Izzard, Kodaline
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Russell Crowe, Kathryn Hahn, Eddie Izzard, Kodaline

    S1:E21

    James welcomes actor Russell Crowe, actress Kathryn Hahn, actor Eddie Izzard, and musical performance by Kodaline.

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  19. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 22 - Idina Menzel, Kumail Nanjiani, Manic Street Preachers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Idina Menzel, Kumail Nanjiani, Manic Street Preachers

    S1:E22

    James welcomes actress Idina Menzel, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and musical performance by Manic Street Preachers.

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  20. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 23 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whitney Cummings, Gavin James
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whitney Cummings, Gavin James

    S1:E23

    James welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, comedian Whitney Cummings, and a musical performance by Gavin James.

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  21. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 24 - Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, LL Cool J, OK Go
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, LL Cool J, OK Go

    S1:E24

    James welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, actor LL Cool J, and a musical performance by OK Go.

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  22. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 25 - Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen

    S1:E25

    James welcomes actor Dana Carvey, and actress Elizabeth Olsen.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 26 - Helen Hunt, Nicholas Hoult
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Helen Hunt, Nicholas Hoult

    S1:E26

    James welcomes actress Helen Hunt, and actor Nicholas Hoult.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 27 - Mark Harmon, Zoe McLellan
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Mark Harmon, Zoe McLellan

    S1:E27

    James welcomes actor Mark Harmon, and actress Zoe McLellan.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 28 - Susan Sarandon, Brooklyn Decker, Tori Kelly
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Susan Sarandon, Brooklyn Decker, Tori Kelly

    S1:E28

    James welcomes actress Susan Sarandon, actress Brooklyn Decker, and a musical performance by Tori Kelly.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse" is the best rated episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/24/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges".