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The Best Episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden

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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 22 - Idina Menzel, Kumail Nanjiani, Manic Street Preachers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S1:E22

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

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

    #2 - Mark Harmon, Zoe McLellan

    S1:E27

    James welcomes actor Mark Harmon, and actress Zoe McLellan.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 29 - James Marsden, Kat Graham, Brandon Flowers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - James Marsden, Kat Graham, Brandon Flowers

    S1:E29

    James welcomes actor James Marsden, actress Kat Graham, and a musical performance by Brandon Flowers.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 32 - Rebecca Romijn, Sam Rockwell
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Rebecca Romijn, Sam Rockwell

    S1:E32

    James welcomes actress Rebecca Romijn, and actor Sam Rockwell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 33 - Lisa Kudrow, Zach Woods, Ashima Shiraishi
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Lisa Kudrow, Zach Woods, Ashima Shiraishi

    S1:E33

    James welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow, actor Zach Woods, and rock climber Ashima Shiraishi.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 35 - Hannah Simone, Pete Holmes, Noel Gallagher
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Hannah Simone, Pete Holmes, Noel Gallagher

    S1:E35

    Corden welcomes actress Hannah Simone, comedian Pete Holmes, and a musical performance by Noel Gallagher.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 36 - Guy Pearce, Connie Britton
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Guy Pearce, Connie Britton

    S1:E36

    James welcomes actor Guy Pearce, and actress Connie Britton.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 37 - Allison Janney, Jerry Ferrara, Paul Dano
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Allison Janney, Jerry Ferrara, Paul Dano

    S1:E37

    James welcomes actress Allison Janney, actor Jerry Ferrara, and actor Paul Dano.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 38 - Elizabeth Banks, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Elizabeth Banks, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin

    S1:E38

    James welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks, actress Jane Fonda, and actress Lily Tomlin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 39 - Nick Offerman, Ellie Kemper, Thomas Middleditch, Palma Violets
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Nick Offerman, Ellie Kemper, Thomas Middleditch, Palma Violets

    S1:E39

    James welcomes actor Nick Offerman, actress Ellie Kemper, actor Thomas Middleditch, and a musical performance by Palma Violets.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 40 - Betty White, Kyle MacLachlan
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Betty White, Kyle MacLachlan

    S1:E40

    James welcomes actress Betty White, and actor Kyle MacLachlan.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 41 - Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson

    S1:E41

    James welcomes actor Chris Pratt, actress Bryce Dallas Howard, and actor Jake Johnson.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 43 - Melora Hardin, Jack Antonoff, Amy Landecker
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Melora Hardin, Jack Antonoff, Amy Landecker

    S1:E43

    James welcomes actress Melora Hardin, musician Jack Antonoff, and actress Amy Landecker.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 44 - Kathy Griffin, Derek Luke, The Lone Bellow
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Kathy Griffin, Derek Luke, The Lone Bellow

    S1:E44

    James welcomes comedian Kathy Griffin, actor Derek Luke, and a musical performance by The Lone Bellow.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 45 - Jessica Szohr, Aasif Mandvi, Nick Thune
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Jessica Szohr, Aasif Mandvi, Nick Thune

    S1:E45

    James welcomes actress Jessica Szohr, actor Aasif Mandvi, and a comedy performance by Nick Thune.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 46 - Carla Gugino, Chris Hardwick
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Carla Gugino, Chris Hardwick

    S1:E46

    James welcomes actress Carla Gugino, and comedian Chris Hardwick.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 48 - Jim Gaffigan, Shiri Appleby, Best Coast
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Jim Gaffigan, Shiri Appleby, Best Coast

    S1:E48

    James welcomes comedian Jim Gaffigan, actress Shiri Appleby, and a musical performance by Best Coast.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 49 - Cat Deeley,Kid Cudi, Ed Cage & Nicole Paris
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Cat Deeley,Kid Cudi, Ed Cage & Nicole Paris

    S1:E49

    James welcomes TV Host Cat Deeley, recording artist Kid Cudi, and father-daughter beatboxing duo Ed Cage and Nicole Paris.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 50 - Ian McKellen, James Wolk, Adam Lambert
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Ian McKellen, James Wolk, Adam Lambert

    S1:E50

    James welcomes actor Ian McKellen, actor James Wolk, and a musical performance by Adam Lambert.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 51 - Christina Hendricks, Laverne Cox, Cody Simpson
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Christina Hendricks, Laverne Cox, Cody Simpson

    S1:E51

    James welcomes actress Christina Hendricks, actress Laverne Cox, and a musical performance by Cody Simpson.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 52 - Chris Colfer, Paula Abdul
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Chris Colfer, Paula Abdul

    S1:E52

    James welcomes actor Chris Colfer, and singer Paula Abdul.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 53 - Denis Leary, Kristin Chenoweth, American Authors
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Denis Leary, Kristin Chenoweth, American Authors

    S1:E53

    James welcomes actor Denis Leary, actress Kristin Chenoweth, and a musical performance by American Authors.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 54 - Cobie Smulders, Judd Apatow, Mark Duplass, Life of Dillon
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Cobie Smulders, Judd Apatow, Mark Duplass, Life of Dillon

    S1:E54

    James welcomes actress Cobie Smulders, producer Judd Apatow, actor Mark Duplass, and a musical performance by Life of Dillon.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 55 - Mark Ruffalo, Amy Smart, Jason Schwartzman
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Mark Ruffalo, Amy Smart, Jason Schwartzman

    S1:E55

    James welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, actress Amy Smart, and actor Jason Schwartzman.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 56 - Trevor Noah, Odette Annable, Eric Idle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Trevor Noah, Odette Annable, Eric Idle

    S1:E56

    James welcomes comedian Trevor Noah, actress Odette Annable, and comedian Eric Idle.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Idina Menzel, Kumail Nanjiani, Manic Street Preachers" 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 4/30/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mark Harmon, Zoe McLellan".