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The Best Seasons of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Every season of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!

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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 an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and

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#1

Season 7

170 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2021

7.9/ 10
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#2

Season 4

195 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2018

7.0/ 10
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#3

Season 8

107 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2022

6.9/ 10
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#4

Season 1

202 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2015

6.6/ 10
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#5

Season 9

130 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2023

6.4/ 10
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#6

Season 3

194 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2017

6.3/ 10
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#7

Season 6

168 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2020

6.2/ 10
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#8

Season 5

173 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2019

6.0/ 10
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#9

Season 10

153 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2024

6.0/ 10
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#10

Season 11

57 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2025

5.7/ 10
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#11

Season 2

206 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2016

5.1/ 10
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