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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/8/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar".

  • George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
    7.1/10146 votes

    #1 - George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2015

    Stephen welcomes George Clooney, Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush, plus a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human with special guests.

    Director: N/A

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  • Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar
    7.0/1093 votes

    #2 - Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2015

    Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Space X and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, plus an interview with and musical performance by Kendrick Lamar.

    Director: N/A

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  • Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
    7.5/10116 votes

    #3 - Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/10/2015

    Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, plus a musical performance by Toby Keith.

    Director: N/A

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  • Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)
    6.8/1075 votes

    #4 - Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2015

    Stephen welcomes comedian Amy Schumer, author Stephen King, plus an interview with and performance by Troubled Waters.

    Director: N/A

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  • Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather
    6.8/1074 votes

    #5 - Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2015

    Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, plus a performance by The Dead Weather.

    Director: N/A

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  • Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio
    6.9/1068 votes

    #6 - Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/15/2015

    Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Apple CEO Tim Cook, plus a performance by Run the Jewels with TV on the Radio.

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  • Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson,  Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson
    7.1/1071 votes

    #7 - Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/16/2015

    Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Spacey, TV legend Carol Burnett, plus a performance and interview with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp.

    Director: N/A

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  • Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton
    6.8/1064 votes

    #8 - Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/17/2015

    Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, plus a musical performance by Chris Stapleton.

    Director: N/A

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  • Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)
    7.2/1072 votes

    #9 - Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/18/2015

    Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong’o, Senator Bernie Sanders, plus an interview with and performance by “An American in Paris’” Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, and Leanne Cope

    Director: N/A

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  • Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley
    6.7/1062 votes

    #10 - Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/21/2015

    Stephen welcomes NBA MVP Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, plus a musical performance by Don Henley.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
    7.2/1069 votes

    #11 - Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/22/2015

    Stephen welcomes Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz, plus a musical performance by Raury.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
    6.6/1059 votes

    #12 - Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/2015

    Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman with founder of the Global Poverty Projects Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, plus an interview with and musical performance by Pearl Jam.

    Director: N/A

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  • Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste
    6.3/1053 votes

    #13 - Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/24/2015

    Stephen welcomes author Andrew Sullivan, journalist and activist Maria Shriver, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, plus a musical performance by the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste.

    Director: N/A

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  • Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
    6.6/1052 votes

    #14 - Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 9/25/2015

    Stephen welcome Pakistani activist Malala Yousadzai, American actress Kerry Washington, plus Dan Auerbach's band The Arcs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
    6.1/1051 votes

    #15 - First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 9/28/2015

    Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and singer John Legend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox
    6.3/1048 votes

    #16 - Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 9/29/2015

    Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, actor Jesse Eisenberg, plus inventor and designer Dominic Wilcox.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran
    6.6/1052 votes

    #17 - John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 9/30/2015

    Stephen welcomes John Oliver, founder of Snapchat Evan Spiegel, plus an interview with singer-songwriter Bill Withers and a performance by Ed Sheeran.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
    6.1/1046 votes

    #18 - John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 10/1/2015

    Stephen welcomes Secretary of State John Kerry, actress Claire Danes, and YouTube comedian PewDiePie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray
    6.6/1053 votes

    #19 - Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 10/2/2015

    Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman, executive producer of the CBS series “Madam Secretary,” actress Ruth Wilson, plus an interview with and demonstration by Hello Games founder Sean Murray.

    Director: N/A

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  • Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
    6.2/1046 votes

    #20 - Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 10/5/2015

    Stephen welcomes Senator John McCain, special guest Yo-Yo Ma, plus an interview with and performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.

    Director: N/A

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  • Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
    6.4/1050 votes

    #21 - Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 10/6/2015

    Stephen welcomes Former President Bill Clinton, comic Billy Eichner, plus a musical performance by Florence and the Machine.

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  • Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
    5.3/1038 votes

    #22 - Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 10/7/2015

    Stephen welcomes actress Gina Rodriguez, economist Ben Bernanke, plus musical guest Tame Impala.

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  • Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
    6.2/1042 votes

    #23 - Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 10/8/2015

    Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Dartmouth's Robotic MVP.

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  • James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
    6.0/1045 votes

    #24 - James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/9/2015

    Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, Vice Media CEO Shane Smith, plus a musical performance by Halsey.

    Director: N/A

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  • Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
    6.3/1045 votes

    #25 - Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 10/12/2015

    Stephen welcomes actress Carey Mulligan, musician Elvis Costello, plus a musical performance by Darlene Love.

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