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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 165 - Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave
    7.4/10(35 votes)

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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 204 - Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz
    7.4/10(28 votes)

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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 145 - Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry
    7.3/10(60 votes)

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    Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.

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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 162 - John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey
    7.3/10(26 votes)

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 177 - Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys
    7.3/10(31 votes)

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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 179 - John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter
    7.3/10(49 votes)

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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 198 - Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans
    7.3/10(40 votes)

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    Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.

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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 150 - Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain
    7.2/10(34 votes)

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    Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 167 - Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt
    7.2/10(29 votes)

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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 181 - John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
    7.2/10(29 votes)

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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 182 - Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week
    7.2/10(28 votes)

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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 184 - James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed
    7.2/10(32 votes)

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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 152 - Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    S2:E152

    Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.

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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 172 - Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S2:E172

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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 185 - Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week
    7.1/10(30 votes)

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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 188 - Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    S2:E188

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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 193 - Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    S2:E193

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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 194 - Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    S2:E194

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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 200 - Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    S2:E200

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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 202 - Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    S2:E202

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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 205 - John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S2:E205

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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 89 - John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    S2:E89

    TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.

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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 168 - Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S2:E168

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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 178 - Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    S2:E178

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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 189 - Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    S2:E189

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 2. It scored 7.4/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/13/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz".