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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3!

The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3

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 Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

    S3:E1

    Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses ‘The Deuce’. Graham Norton discusses ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and his new book, ‘Holding’. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform "Find Yourself" from their eponymous album.

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  2. Background image for Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.
    6.1/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.

    S3:E2

    Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses ‘Ray Donovan’. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, ‘Lucky #######’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.

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  3. Background image for Senator Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National
    6.4/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Senator Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National

    S3:E3

    Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses ‘Outlander’. The National performs "Day I Die" from their album ‘Sleep Well Beast’.

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  4. Background image for Jessica Biel, Sonequa Martin-Green
    5.7/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Jessica Biel, Sonequa Martin-Green

    S3:E4

    Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Jessica Biel discusses ‘The Sinner’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (new footage from September 6 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Senator Bernie Sanders, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton and Liev Schreiber.

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  5. Background image for Second Anniversary Special
    6.3/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Second Anniversary Special

    S3:E5

    Backstage at the 69th Emmy Awards, Stephen presents a selection of his favorite moments from the last two years.

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  6. Background image for Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone
    5.9/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone

    S3:E6

    Hillary Clinton discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘What Happened’. Emma Stone discusses ‘Battle of the Sexes’. Late Show Soft Porn.

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  8. Background image for Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel
    5.6/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel

    S3:E7

    Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. Jeff Bridges discusses ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ and shows Stephen how to relax with clay. Senator Jeff Flake discusses the Graham-Cassidy bill and his new book, ‘Conscience of a Conservative’. Miguel performs "Sky Walker" from his album ‘War & Leisure’.

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  9. Background image for Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers
    6.4/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers

    S3:E8

    Now That's What I Call Collusion! Jim Parsons discusses ‘Young Sheldon’. Pamela Adlon discusses ‘Better Things’. The Killers perform "The Man" from their album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’.

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  10. Background image for Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany

    S3:E9

    After Lawrence O'Donnell's leaked meltdown tape, Stephen releases his own. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions, including a confession by Hillary Clinton (new footage from September 19 episode). Bobby Moynihan discusses his tenure in ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Me, Myself & I’. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘Stronger’ and sings "Heaven On Their Minds" from ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Stephen. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Clinton, Emma Stone, Jeff Bridges and Pamela Adlon.

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  11. Background image for Sterling K. Brown, Chance The Rapper
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Sterling K. Brown, Chance The Rapper

    S3:E10

    Sterling K. Brown discusses ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Marshall’. Chance the Rapper discusses his work with Chicago Public Schools and his beliefs, and performs a new unreleased song with Daniel Caesar.

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  12. Background image for Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns
    6.5/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns

    S3:E11

    Sofía Vergara discusses EBY, her new line of underwear. David Boreanaz discusses ‘SEAL Team’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The Vietnam War’.

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  13. Background image for Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
    5.5/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim

    S3:E12

    Late Show Family Meeting with Nick Kroll. Kroll discusses ‘Big Mouth. Kroll and Stephen launch the hashtag "#PuberMe" in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Michael Bloomberg discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Climate of Hope’. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim discuss ‘Bedtime Stories’.

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  14. Background image for Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers
    5.8/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers

    S3:E13

    Stephen becomes Steven Seagal. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Steve Martin discusses ‘The Long-Awaited Album’, his new album with The Steep Canyon Rangers. Mark Feuerstein discusses ‘9JKL’. Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers perform "Caroline".

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  15. Background image for Jerry Seinfield
    6.7/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Jerry Seinfield

    S3:E14

    Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Jerry Seinfeld discusses ‘Jerry Before Seinfeld’, his new comedy special. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Sofía Vergara, Nick Kroll and Chance the Rapper.

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  16. Background image for Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates
    6.5/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates

    S3:E15

    Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Pierce Brosnan discusses ‘The Foreigner’. Jason Alexander discusses ‘Hit the Road’. Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the protests happening in the NFL and his new book, ‘We Were Eight Years in Power’.

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  17. Background image for Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller
    5.4/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller

    S3:E16

    Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Neil deGrasse Tyson). Michael Weatherly discusses ‘Bull’. Natasha Leggero discusses ‘Dice’. Weatherly and Leggero also show their own awkward puberty photos. Paul Weller performs "Woo Sé Mama" from his album ‘A Kind Revolution’.

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  18. Background image for Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent
    5.8/10(33 votes)

    #17 - Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent

    S3:E17

    Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Kerry Washington discusses ‘Scandal. Russell Brand discusses his new book, ‘Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions’. St. Vincent performs "New York" from her album ‘Masseduction’.

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  19. Background image for Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh
    6.3/10(36 votes)

    #18 - Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh

    S3:E18

    Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Stephen and Nick Kroll announce a $1 million donation. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’ and ‘The Story of Us’. Grace Gummer discusses ‘Mr. Robot’.

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  20. Background image for Kathy Bates
    5.7/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Kathy Bates

    S3:E19

    Donald Trump's pick-up lines in the '90s. Supreme Genetics. Kathy Bates discusses ‘Disjointed’. Nathan MacIntosh gives a stand-up performance. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Morgan Freeman, Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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  21. Background image for Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty

    S3:E20

    Stephen Colbert's interview of Mike Huckabee's interview of President Trump. Jon Stewart makes a cameo appearance, attempting to give President Trump "equal time". Trombone Shorty sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jackie Chan discusses ‘The Foreigner’ and confirms the development of ‘Rush Hour 4’. Bob Schieffer discusses his new book, ‘Overload’. Piano-1-O-Fun with Jon Batiste: New Orleans.

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  22. Background image for Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird
    6.2/10(29 votes)

    #21 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird

    S3:E21

    Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Tracee Ellis Ross discusses ‘Black-ish’. Luke Evans discusses ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’. Jade Bird performs "Cathedral" from her album ‘Something American’.

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  23. Background image for Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade
    6.1/10(29 votes)

    #22 - Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade

    S3:E22

    Andrew Garfield discusses ‘Breathe’. Tracey Ullman discusses ‘Tracey Ullman's Show’. Wolf Parade performs "Valley Boy" from their album ‘Cry Cry Cry’.

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  24. Background image for Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    #23 - Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler

    S3:E23

    Stephen Colbert's interview of Sean Hannity's interview of President Trump. Bill Murray discusses ‘New Worlds’, his new album with Jan Vogler. Claire Foy discusses ‘The Crown’ and ‘Breathe’. Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform a medley of songs from ‘West Side Story’, included in the album.

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  25. Background image for Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #24 - Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro

    S3:E24

    President Trump and Rex Tillerson enter the Thunderdome. Potential border walls. Conan O'Brien discusses his career in late night, Conan on the road, and his special week of shows in New York. Tig Notaro discusses ‘One Mississippi’.

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  26. Background image for Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    #25 - Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski

    S3:E25

    Stephen Colbert's interview of Maria Bartiromo's interview of President Trump. The O'Reilly Factors. Anna Faris discusses her new book, ‘Unqualified’. Amy Sedaris discusses ‘At Home with Amy Sedaris’. Tyminski performs "Southern Gothic" from his album of the same name.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 3. It scored 6.9/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/5/2017. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.".