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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!

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

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with...
  1. Background image for Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove
    4.7/10(34 votes)

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

    S2:E1

    Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’.

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  2. Background image for Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger
    4.9/10(34 votes)

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

    S2:E2

    Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei
    5.0/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

    S2:E3

    Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman
    4.8/10(30 votes)

    #4 - Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

    S2:E4

    The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discusses 'Secret Eats’.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
    4.7/10(31 votes)

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

    S2:E5

    Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
    5.7/10(37 votes)

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

    S2:E6

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
    5.1/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

    S2:E7

    Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
    4.5/10(31 votes)

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

    S2:E8

    Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch
    4.8/10(34 votes)

    #9 - John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

    S2:E9

    The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
    5.1/10(32 votes)

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

    S2:E10

    Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance.

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  12. Background image for First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera
    5.6/10(38 votes)

    #11 - First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

    S2:E11

    The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
    5.0/10(32 votes)

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

    S2:E12

    Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
    4.8/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

    S2:E13

    Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Bruce Springsteen
    5.2/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Bruce Springsteen

    S2:E14

    Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann
    4.9/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

    S2:E15

    Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma Willmann gives a stand-up performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
    4.5/10(34 votes)

    #16 - Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

    S2:E16

    Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
    5.2/10(32 votes)

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

    S2:E17

    Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams.

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  19. Background image for Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World
    5.1/10(33 votes)

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

    S2:E18

    Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
    4.3/10(37 votes)

    #19 - Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

    S2:E19

    Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
    4.5/10(30 votes)

    #20 - Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

    S2:E20

    Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.

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  22. Background image for John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
    4.8/10(32 votes)

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

    S2:E21

    Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’.

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  23. Background image for Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
    5.0/10(31 votes)

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

    S2:E22

    Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

    S2:E23

    Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra
    4.9/10(28 votes)

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

    S2:E24

    The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.

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  26. Background image for President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
    5.2/10(36 votes)

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

    S2:E25

    A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’.

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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 4.7/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, 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".