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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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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 4. It scored 7.9/10 based on 39 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
    7.9/1039 votes

    #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
    6.9/1030 votes

    #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
    6.7/1032 votes

    #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
    5.4/1031 votes

    #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
    7.3/1031 votes

    #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
    6.3/1036 votes

    #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

  • Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart
    6.5/1032 votes

    #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
    6.5/1026 votes

    #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
    6.7/1031 votes

    #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”
    4.9/1029 votes

    #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
    6.5/1029 votes

    #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
    6.3/1028 votes

    #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
    6.5/1032 votes

    #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
    6.7/1034 votes

    #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
    6.4/1027 votes

    #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
    7.1/1027 votes

    #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
    6.9/1032 votes

    #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
    6.8/1026 votes

    #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
    7.1/1026 votes

    #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
    6.8/1028 votes

    #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
    6.7/1027 votes

    #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
    7.5/1036 votes

    #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
    6.8/1032 votes

    #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
    6.9/1029 votes

    #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
    6.6/1026 votes

    #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