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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with...
  1. Background image for Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

    S7:E20

    Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

    S7:E43

    Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Adam Driver, America Ferrera
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Adam Driver, America Ferrera

    S7:E44

    The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Andrew Garfield, José Andres
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Andrew Garfield, José Andres

    S7:E46

    Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

    S7:E47

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

    S7:E50

    Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

    S7:E54

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Elvis Costello
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Elvis Costello

    S7:E77

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

    S7:E86

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

    S7:E89

    Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

    S7:E100

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

    S7:E101

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

    S7:E113

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

    S7:E114

    Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Josh Brolin, The Who
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Josh Brolin, The Who

    S7:E121

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

    S7:E123

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

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

    S7:E124

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

    S7:E130

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Antony Blinken, TWICE
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Antony Blinken, TWICE

    S7:E132

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

    S7:E134

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

    S7:E135

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Michael Che, James Stavridis
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Michael Che, James Stavridis

    S7:E137

    Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

    S7:E140

    Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

    S7:E141

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

    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Jon Batiste, Simu Liu
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

    S7:E142

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade".