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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 11

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 11!

The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 11

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  1. Background image for John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski
    6.1/10(33 votes)

    #1 - John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski

    S11:E1

    John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony
    5.9/10(33 votes)

    #2 - Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony

    S11:E2

    Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher
    6.1/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher

    S11:E3

    TV host Drew Barrymore; NPR CEO Katherine Maher.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell
    5.8/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell

    S11:E4

    Actor Cillian Murphy; Lady Gaga performs; appearance by WIll Ferrell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy

    S11:E5

    Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; actor Eugene Levy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman
    5.6/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman

    S11:E6

    Actress Jennifer Aniston; actor Cooper Hoffman; "Rescue Dog Rescue" with Jennifer Aniston.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Usher, Mac DeMarco
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Usher, Mac DeMarco

    S11:E7

    Singer Usher; Mac DeMarco performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat
    5.9/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat

    S11:E8

    Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Ron Howard, Gary Oldman
    5.3/10(27 votes)

    #9 - Ron Howard, Gary Oldman

    S11:E9

    Ron Howard, Gary Oldman

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Jake Tapper, St. Vincent
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    #10 - Jake Tapper, St. Vincent

    S11:E10

    Jake Tapper, St. Vincent

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly
    6.6/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly

    S11:E11

    Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley
    6.3/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley

    S11:E12

    Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson
    5.6/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson

    S11:E13

    Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston
    6.3/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston

    S11:E14

    Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Conan O'Brien, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Ragtime"
    6.0/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Conan O'Brien, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Ragtime"

    S11:E15

    Conan O'Brien, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Ragtime"

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith

    S11:E16

    Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Julia Roberts, Sam Smith
    5.1/10(25 votes)

    #17 - Julia Roberts, Sam Smith

    S11:E17

    Julia Roberts, Sam Smith

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Lady Gaga
    5.8/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Lady Gaga

    S11:E18

    Lady Gaga

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D

    S11:E19

    Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Bette Midler, Tim Meadows
    6.0/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Bette Midler, Tim Meadows

    S11:E20

    Bette Midler, Tim Meadows

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames
    5.9/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames

    S11:E21

    Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff
    6.0/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff

    S11:E22

    Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti
    4.9/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti

    S11:E23

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy

    S11:E24

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Emma Stone, Alex Wagner
    6.0/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Emma Stone, Alex Wagner

    S11:E25

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 11. It scored 6.1/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/2/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony".