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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/6/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Elvis Costello".

  • Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
    10.0/101 votes
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    #1 - Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

    Season 7 Episode 54 - Aired 12/6/2021

    Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elvis Costello
    10.0/101 votes
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    #2 - Elvis Costello

    Season 7 Episode 77 - Aired 1/21/2022

    Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
    10.0/101 votes
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    #3 - Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

    Season 7 Episode 86 - Aired 2/3/2022

    Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
    10.0/101 votes
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    #4 - Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Season 7 Episode 89 - Aired 2/16/2022

    Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster
    10.0/101 votes
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    #5 - Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

    Season 7 Episode 100 - Aired 3/7/2022

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth
    10.0/101 votes
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    #6 - John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

    Season 7 Episode 101 - Aired 3/8/2022

    Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
    10.0/101 votes
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    #7 - Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

    Season 7 Episode 113 - Aired 4/4/2022

    Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac
    10.0/101 votes
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    #8 - Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

    Season 7 Episode 114 - Aired 4/5/2022

    Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Josh Brolin, The Who
    10.0/101 votes
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    #9 - Josh Brolin, The Who

    Season 7 Episode 121 - Aired 4/15/2022

    Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick
    10.0/101 votes
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    #10 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

    Season 7 Episode 123 - Aired 4/19/2022

    Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White
    10.0/101 votes
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    #11 - Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

    Season 7 Episode 124 - Aired 4/20/2022

    Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
    10.0/101 votes
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    #12 - Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

    Season 7 Episode 130 - Aired 5/16/2022

    Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Antony Blinken, TWICE
    10.0/101 votes
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    #13 - Antony Blinken, TWICE

    Season 7 Episode 132 - Aired 5/18/2022

    Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
    10.0/101 votes
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    #14 - Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

    Season 7 Episode 134 - Aired 5/20/2022

    Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
    10.0/101 votes
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    #15 - Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

    Season 7 Episode 135 - Aired 5/23/2022

    Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michael Che, James Stavridis
    10.0/101 votes
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    #16 - Michael Che, James Stavridis

    Season 7 Episode 137 - Aired 5/25/2022

    Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez
    10.0/101 votes
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    #17 - Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

    Season 7 Episode 140 - Aired 6/7/2022

    Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile
    10.0/101 votes
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    #18 - Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

    Season 7 Episode 141 - Aired 6/8/2022

    Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jon Batiste, Simu Liu
    10.0/101 votes
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    #19 - Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

    Season 7 Episode 142 - Aired 6/9/2022

    Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock
    10.0/101 votes
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    #20 - Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

    Season 7 Episode 143 - Aired 6/13/2022

    Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt
    10.0/101 votes
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    #21 - Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

    Season 7 Episode 144 - Aired 6/14/2022

    Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
    10.0/101 votes
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    #22 - Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

    Season 7 Episode 145 - Aired 6/15/2022

    Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cory Booker, The Lumineers
    10.0/101 votes
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    #23 - Cory Booker, The Lumineers

    Season 7 Episode 147 - Aired 6/20/2022

    Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Werner Herzog, Roger Waters
    10.0/101 votes
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    #24 - Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

    Season 7 Episode 148 - Aired 6/21/2022

    Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Taika Waititi , David Sedaris
    10.0/101 votes
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    #25 - Taika Waititi , David Sedaris

    Season 7 Episode 149 - Aired 6/22/2022

    Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A