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The Best Episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1

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Every episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1

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...

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  1. Background image for Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks

    S1:E1

    The British actor and comedian steps into late night, taking the reins from previous host Craig Ferguson. Guests for the premiere are Tom Hanks and Mila Kunis.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #4 - David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk

    S1:E4

    James welcomes athlete David Beckham, actress Claire Danes, and actor Bob Odenkirk.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith
    5.9/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith

    S1:E5

    James welcomes actor Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry and actress Aubrey Plaza.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Katie Couric, Jeremy Piven, Emmy Rossum, Olly Murs
    5.7/10(23 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Jeff Goldblum, Beck, Rick Schwartz
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #7 - Jeff Goldblum, Beck, Rick Schwartz

    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Jordana Brewster, Dave Grohl, Rainn Wilson
    5.1/10(22 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Tig Notaro
    5.1/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Tig Notaro

    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Josh Gad, James Van Der Beek, Jessie Ware
    5.6/10(17 votes)

    #10 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Christoph Waltz, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, George Ezra
    6.3/10(23 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Background image for Jon Cryer, Freida Pinto, Grace Helbig, Andy Grammer
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #12 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Nick Kroll, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee
    6.0/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Nick Kroll, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee

    S1:E13

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Michael Douglas, Simon Cowell, Jenny Lewis
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Michael Douglas, Simon Cowell, Jenny Lewis

    S1:E14

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Rosario Dawson, Sharon Osbourne, Tony Hale
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #15 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Ben McKenzie, Mark Ronson, Kristen Stewart
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Ben McKenzie, Mark Ronson, Kristen Stewart

    S1:E16

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Courteney Cox, Oscar Isaac, Joel McHale, Natalie La Rose
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Background image for Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Jason Alexander, Estelle
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Background image for Julie Chen, Gordon Ramsay, The Ting Tings
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Background image for Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris

    S1:E20

    James welcomes actor Tituss Burgess, and actress Anna Faris.

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  21. Background image for Russell Crowe, Kathryn Hahn, Eddie Izzard, Kodaline
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Background image for Idina Menzel, Kumail Nanjiani, Manic Street Preachers
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #22 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whitney Cummings, Gavin James
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Background image for Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, LL Cool J, OK Go
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Background image for Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen

    S1:E25

    James welcomes actor Dana Carvey, and actress Elizabeth Olsen.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks" is the best rated episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/23/2015. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse".