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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 1 - John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    S4:E1

    Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 73 - Keegan-Michael Key, Josh Hutcherson
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    S4:E73

    Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and actor Josh Hutcherson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 81 - William H. Macy, Rebecca Traister
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    S4:E81

    Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy and author Rebecca Traister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 97 - John Oliver, BLACKPINK
    7.3/10(49 votes)

    S4:E97

    Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with musical guest BLACKPINK.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 99 - Trevor Noah, Natasha Lyonne
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    S4:E99

    Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and actress Natasha Lyonne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 5 - Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 22 - Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    S4:E22

    Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 53 - Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jake Tapper, Kerry Washington, Charlamagne Tha God
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    S4:E53

    Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, journalist Jake Tapper, actress Kerry Washington, and comic Charlamagne Tha God.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 56 - Michelle Obama, Common
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    S4:E56

    Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama with musical guest Common.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 59 - Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    S4:E59

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and actress Emily Mortimer.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 60 - Bernie Sanders, Chris Gethard
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    S4:E60

    Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and comic Chris Gethard.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 62 - Bryan Cranston, Doris Kearns Goodwin
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    S4:E62

    Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 69 - Steve Carell, KiKi Layne
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    S4:E69

    Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and actress KiKi Layne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 75 - Kamala Harris, Bradley Whitford, Gary Clark Jr.
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    S4:E75

    Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris, actor Bradley Whitford, with musical guest Gary Clark Jr..

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 77 - James McAvoy, Sonequa Martin-Green, Kane Brown
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    S4:E77

    Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, with musical guest Kane Brown.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 82 - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Method Man
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    S4:E82

    Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Method Man.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 91 - Super Bowl Edition, with Conan O'Brien, James Taylor
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    S4:E91

    Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien, James Taylor performs, and surprise guests.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 98 - Regina King, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Jena Friedman
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    S4:E98

    Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, and comic Jena Friedman.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 101 - Jeff Goldblum, Jacques Torres, The Marcus King Band
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    S4:E101

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, chef Jacques Torres, with musical guest The Marcus King Band.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 102 - Jake Tapper, Amy Sedaris, The Claypool Lennon Delirium
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    S4:E102

    Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest The Claypool Lennon Delirium.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 149 - The Cast of The Big Bang Theory, Barenaked Ladies
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    S4:E149

    Stephen welcomes actors Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch (from “The Big Bang Theory”), with a musical performance by Barenaked Ladies.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 155 - Wanda Sykes, Vanessa Bayer
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    S4:E155

    Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and actress Vanessa Bayer.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 156 - Emma Thompson, Adam Scott, Spiritualized
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    S4:E156

    Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson, actor Adam Scott, with musical guest Spiritualized.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 41 - Chris Pine, Major Garrett
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    S4:E41

    Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pine, Major Garrett, and CBS News chief White House correspondent.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 43 - Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Big Red Machine
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    S4:E43

    Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, with musical guest Big Red Machine.

    Director:Unknown
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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 7.3/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Keegan-Michael Key, Josh Hutcherson".