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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4!

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...
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Network:CBS
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 4. It scored 7.6/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/4/2018. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan".

  • John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji
    7.6/10(40)

    #1 - John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 9/4/2018

    Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan
    6.6/10(31)

    #2 - Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 9/5/2018

    Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan
    6.4/10(33)

    #3 - Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 9/6/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock
    5.2/10(32)

    #4 - Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 9/7/2018

    Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People
    6.9/10(32)

    #5 - Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 9/10/2018

    Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport
    6.1/10(37)

    #6 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 9/11/2018

    Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart
    6.2/10(33)

    #7 - Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 9/12/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit
    6.1/10(27)

    #8 - John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 9/13/2018

    Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie
    6.4/10(32)

    #9 - Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 9/14/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”
    4.6/10(30)

    #10 - “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 9/18/2018

    A celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson
    6.2/10(30)

    #11 - Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 9/19/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage
    6.0/10(29)

    #12 - Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 9/20/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani
    6.2/10(33)

    #13 - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 9/21/2018

    Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords
    6.4/10(35)

    #14 - Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords

    Season 4 Episode 14

    Aired 9/24/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • America Ferrera, Nas
    6.1/10(28)

    #15 - America Ferrera, Nas

    Season 4 Episode 15

    Aired 9/25/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste
    6.7/10(28)

    #16 - Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste

    Season 4 Episode 16

    Aired 9/26/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich
    6.6/10(33)

    #17 - Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 9/27/2018

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges
    6.4/10(27)

    #18 - Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 9/28/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels
    6.7/10(27)

    #19 - Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 10/1/2018

    Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki
    6.4/10(29)

    #20 - Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki

    Season 4 Episode 20

    Aired 10/2/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power
    6.4/10(28)

    #21 - Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 10/3/2018

    Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo
    7.2/10(37)

    #22 - Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo

    Season 4 Episode 22

    Aired 10/4/2018

    Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott
    6.5/10(33)

    #23 - Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott

    Season 4 Episode 23

    Aired 10/5/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson
    6.5/10(30)

    #24 - Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson

    Season 4 Episode 24

    Aired 10/15/2018

    Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti
    6.3/10(27)

    #25 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti

    Season 4 Episode 25

    Aired 10/16/2018

    Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A