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

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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
    The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 1 - Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks
    7.9/10(74 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 2 - Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 3 - Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges
    7.5/10(32 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 4 - David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #4 - David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 5 - Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith
    6.0/10(29 votes)

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

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 6 - Katie Couric, Jeremy Piven, Emmy Rossum, Olly Murs
    5.9/10(25 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 7 - Jeff Goldblum, Beck, Rick Schwartz
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 8 - Jordana Brewster, Dave Grohl, Rainn Wilson
    5.2/10(24 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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  9. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 9 - Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Tig Notaro
    5.2/10(27 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 10 - Josh Gad, James Van Der Beek, Jessie Ware
    5.8/10(19 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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  11. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 11 - Christoph Waltz, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, George Ezra
    6.5/10(25 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. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 12 - Jon Cryer, Freida Pinto, Grace Helbig, Andy Grammer
    6.8/10(20 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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  13. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 13 - Nick Kroll, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 14 - Michael Douglas, Simon Cowell, Jenny Lewis
    6.6/10(23 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 15 - Rosario Dawson, Sharon Osbourne, Tony Hale
    6.2/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Rosario Dawson, Sharon Osbourne, Tony Hale

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 16 - Ben McKenzie, Mark Ronson, Kristen Stewart
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 17 - Courteney Cox, Oscar Isaac, Joel McHale, Natalie La Rose
    6.4/10(16 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. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 18 - Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Jason Alexander, Estelle
    6.9/10(23 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. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 19 - Julie Chen, Gordon Ramsay, The Ting Tings
    7.2/10(17 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. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 20 - Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris

    S1:E20

    James welcomes actor Tituss Burgess, and actress Anna Faris.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 21 - Russell Crowe, Kathryn Hahn, Eddie Izzard, Kodaline
    5.6/10(20 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.

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 23 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whitney Cummings, Gavin James
    5.7/10(20 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 24 - Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, LL Cool J, OK Go
    6.6/10(20 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Late Show with James Corden Season 1 Episode 25 - Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen

    S1:E25

    James welcomes actor Dana Carvey, and actress Elizabeth Olsen.

    Director:Unknown
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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 7.9/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/23/2015. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse".