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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 149 - Vice President Kamala Harris, Renée Rapp
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    S10:E149

    Vice President Kamala Harris discusses recent politics and her new book, '107 Days'. Reneé Rapp performs "Shy" from her new album, 'Bite Me'.

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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 91 - Gary Oldman
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    S10:E91

    Gary Oldman discusses 'Slow Horses'.

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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 151 - Fred Armisen, Governor JB Pritzker
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    S10:E151

    Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Fred Armisen discusses 'Wednesday' and his new album, '100 Sound Effects'. Governor JB Pritzker discusses recent politics.

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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 153 - Senator Alex Padilla
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    S10:E153

    Late Show Presents: Kids Pitch – Superhero Edition. 'Bulbo and the Strange Villain: One Little Light Can Change the World' (special appearances by Tituss Burgess, John Oliver, Amanda Seyfried, Walton Goggins, Matthew Rhys, Lizzy Caplan, Steve Buscemi, Tramell Tillman and Judy Greer). Senator Alex Padilla discusses recent politics. Louis Cato, John Scofield, and Marcus Miller perform "Black Man Blues."

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 5 - John Dickerson, Tems
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    S10:E5

    Special live episode following the second presidential debate. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. John Dickerson discusses the second presidential debate. Tems performs "Burning" from her album Born in the Wild.

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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 55 - Representative Adam Kinzinger
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    S10:E55

    The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics and 'The Last Republican'. Jon Batiste performs a special arrangement from his album 'Beethoven Blues'.

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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 88 - Cate Blanchett, Tramell Tillman
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S10:E88

    Peter Frampton sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Huxon Financial. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Cate Blanchett discusses 'Black Bag'. Tramell Tillman discusses 'Severance'.

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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 126 - Cynthia Erivo, Tony Gilroy
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    S10:E126

    Couples Therapy. Cynthia Erivo discusses her upcoming hosting gig for the 78th Tony Awards. Tony Gilroy discusses 'Andor'. Cynthia Erivo performs "Best for Me" from her new album 'I Forgive You'.

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 152 - Josh Brolin, The Black Keys
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    S10:E152

    Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Brolin discusses 'Weapons'. The Black Keys perform "Man on a Mission" from their album 'No Rain, No Flowers'.

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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 23 - Bob Woodward, Wyatt Flores
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    S10:E23

    Stephen Colbert Presents: That's Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Bob Woodward discusses recent politics and his new book, War. Wyatt Flores performs "Oh Susannah" from his album Welcome to the Plains.

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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 66 - Drew Brees, Morris Chestnut
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    S10:E66

    Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Drew Brees discusses this season's NFL playoffs. Morris Chestnut discusses 'Watson'.

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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 85 - Pete Buttigieg
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S10:E85

    Special live episode following the Presidential Address to Congress. MAGA Maniacs. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Pete Buttigieg discusses recent politics.

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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 119 - Angela Bassett, Bradley Whitford
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    S10:E119

    Pope My Ride. Stephen acknowledges Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Angela Bassett discusses 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. Bradley Whitford discusses 'The Handmaid's Tale'.

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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 142 - Sandra Oh, Dave Franco
    6.8/10(38 votes)

    S10:E142

    Eloquence Cam. "Weird Al" Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda perform a rendition of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" in a segment that features an audience of celebrities and some of Stephen's fellow late-night hosts (special appearances by Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Christopher McDonald, Robert Smigel as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Adam Sandler, John Oliver and Jon Stewart). Sandra Oh discusses 'Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park'. Dave Franco discusses 'Together'.

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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 143 - Bad Bunny, Leanne Morgan
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    S10:E143

    Beef-mergency. Grace Potter sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen thanks the celebrity guest cameos from the previous episode. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny discusses 'Happy Gilmore 2'. Leanne Morgan discusses 'Leanne'.

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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 7 - Jeff Bridges
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    S10:E7

    Stephen steps into the kitchen with his wife, Evie; they discuss their new book, Does This Taste Funny? Jeff Bridges discusses The Old Man.

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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 19 - Vice President Kamala Harris
    6.7/10(43 votes)

    S10:E19

    Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Milton. Vice President Kamala Harris discusses recent politics and her presidential campaign.

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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 53 - Adrien Brody, Ben Schwartz
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S10:E53

    Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Adrien Brody discusses The Brutalist. Ben Schwartz discusses Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 64 - Michelle Yeoh, Britt Lower
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S10:E64

    Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Yeoh discusses 'Star Trek: Section 31'. Britt Lower discusses 'Severance'.

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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 84 - Brian Tyree Henry, Tony Hawk
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    S10:E84

    A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Brian Tyree Henry discusses 'Dope Thief'. Tony Hawk discusses the remastered versions of Tony Hawk's 'Pro Skater 3' and '4'.

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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 90 - Michael Fassbender, Uzo Aduba, the Voidz
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    S10:E90

    Michael Fassbender discusses 'Black Bag'. Uzo Aduba discusses 'The Residence'. The Voidz perform "Blue Demon" from their upcoming EP, 'Megz of Ram'.

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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 102 - Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paul W. Downs
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S10:E102

    We're Rich‼ Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses ‘Abbott Elementary’. Paul W. Downs discusses ‘Hacks’. Scowl performs "Tonight (I’m Afraid)" from their album ‘Are We All Angels’.

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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 113 - Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård
    6.7/10(25 votes)

    S10:E113

    Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Christine Baranski discusses ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Andor’.

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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 117 - Nick Kroll, Emily Osment
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    S10:E117

    More Show! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meatwhile, presented by Arby's (special appearances by Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer). Echidna Pun! Nick Kroll discusses 'Big Mouth'. Emily Osment discusses 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage'.

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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 147 - Jamie Lee Curtis, Rachael & Vilray
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S10:E147

    Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Jamie Lee Curtis discusses 'Freakier Friday'. Rachael & Vilray perform "Off Broadway" from their new album, 'West of Broadway', with the Late Show Band providing musical accompaniment.

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"Vice President Kamala Harris, Renée Rapp" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 10. It scored 7.4/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/31/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Gary Oldman".