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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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 2. It scored 5.3/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger".

  • Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove
    5.3/1030 votes

    #1 - Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2016

    Stephen welcomes Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, and a musical performance by Grouplove.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger
    5.1/1032 votes

    #2 - Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2016

    Stephen welcomes Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, and Captain Sully Sullenberger.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei
    5.3/1034 votes

    #3 - Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2016

    Stephen welcomes Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, and George Takei.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman
    5.1/1028 votes

    #4 - Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/2016

    Stephen welcomes Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, and Adam Richman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dr. Phil McGraw, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
    5.0/1028 votes

    #5 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2016

    Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, Executive Producer of the CBS drama series "Bull", Alan Cumming, and a musical performance by Leithauser + Rostam.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
    5.9/1035 votes

    #6 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2016

    Stephen welcomes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actress Millie Bobby Brown, and a musical performance by The Head and The Heart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
    5.3/1032 votes

    #7 - Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2016

    Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, and Chris Gethard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
    4.8/1029 votes

    #8 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2016

    Stephen welcomes Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, and a musical performance by Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch
    5.1/1032 votes

    #9 - John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/16/2016

    Stephen welcomes John Slattery, Oliver Stone, and a stand-up comedy performance by Jon Fisch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
    5.4/1030 votes

    #10 - Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2016

    Stephen welcomes Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, from the CBS drama series "NCIS: New Orleans", and Frederik the Great, the World's Most Handsome Horse.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera
    5.8/1035 votes

    #11 - First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/20/2016

    Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama, and America Ferrera.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
    5.2/1030 votes

    #12 - Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/21/2016

    Stephen welcomes Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, a musical performance by Wilco, and Nile Rodgers sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
    5.1/1027 votes

    #13 - Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/22/2016

    Stephen welcomes Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, and a musical performance by The Kills.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bruce Springsteen; Emma Willmann
    5.5/1034 votes

    #14 - Bruce Springsteen; Emma Willmann

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 9/23/2016

    Musician Bruce Springsteen; comic Emma Willmann.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann
    5.1/1031 votes

    #15 - Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 9/26/2016

    Stephen welcomes Rob Lowe from the CBS drama series "Code Black", actor Kal Penn, and comedian Emma Willmann.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
    4.9/1031 votes

    #16 - Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 9/27/2016

    Stephen welcomes Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
    5.4/1030 votes

    #17 - Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 9/28/2016

    Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, from the CBS drama series, "Blue Bloods," and a musical performance by John Prine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World
    5.4/1031 votes

    #18 - Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 9/29/2016

    Stephen welcomes Morgan Freeman, Executive Producer of the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary," Judith Light, and a musical performance by Jimmy Eat World.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
    4.5/1035 votes

    #19 - Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 9/30/2016

    Stephen welcomes Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, and actor Asa Butterfield.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
    4.8/1028 votes

    #20 - Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 10/3/2016

    Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, comedian Gary Owen, and a musical performance by Sum 41.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
    5.0/1030 votes

    #21 - John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 10/4/2016

    Stephen welcomes John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, and Melissa Etheridge sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
    4.9/1028 votes

    #22 - Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 10/5/2016

    Stephen welcomes Armie Hammer, Lindsey Vonn, and a musical performance by Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram
    5.2/1034 votes

    #23 - Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 10/6/2016

    Stephen welcomes Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, and a musical performance by Phantogram.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra
    5.2/1026 votes

    #24 - Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 10/7/2016

    Stephen Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, and a stand-up comedy performance by Alingon Mitra.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
    5.4/1034 votes

    #25 - President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

    Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 10/17/2016

    Stephen welcomes President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, and a musical performance by Bob Weir.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A