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

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

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  1. Background image for Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove
    7.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger
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    #2 - Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei
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    #3 - Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman
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    #4 - Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Dr. Phil McGraw, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
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    #5 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
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    #6 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
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    #7 - Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
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    #8 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch
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    #9 - John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
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    #10 - Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera
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    #11 - First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

    S2:E11

    Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama, and America Ferrera.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
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    #12 - Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
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    #13 - Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Bruce Springsteen; Emma Willmann
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    #14 - Bruce Springsteen; Emma Willmann

    S2:E14

    Musician Bruce Springsteen; comic Emma Willmann.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann
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    #15 - Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

    S2:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
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    #16 - Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

    S2:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
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    #17 - Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

    S2:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World
    6.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S2:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

    S2:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
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    #20 - Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

    S2:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
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    #21 - John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

    S2:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
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    #22 - Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

    S2:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

    S2:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra
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    #24 - Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

    S2:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
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    #25 - President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

    S2:E25

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

    Director:Unknown
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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 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/6/2016. This episode is rated 7.0 points higher than the second-best, "Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger".