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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 75 - Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    S5:E75

    Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 138 - Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    S5:E138

    Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 36 - Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    S5:E36

    Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 105 - John Oliver
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    S5:E105

    Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 152 - Jon Stewart
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    S5:E152

    Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 114 - Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    S5:E114

    Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 117 - Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S5:E117

    Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 129 - Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    S5:E129

    Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 26 - John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    S5:E26

    Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 116 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    S5:E116

    Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 132 - Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    S5:E132

    Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 155 - Tom Hanks
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    S5:E155

    Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 156 - Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    S5:E156

    Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 46 - Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    S5:E46

    Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.

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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 130 - Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    S5:E130

    Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 39 - Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    S5:E39

    Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 60 - Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S5:E60

    Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 68 - Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    S5:E68

    Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 104 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    6.7/10(32 votes)

    S5:E104

    Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 106 - Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S5:E106

    Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 107 - Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    S5:E107

    Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 127 - Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    S5:E127

    Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 153 - Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    S5:E153

    Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 157 - W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S5:E157

    Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Episode 168 - Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    S5:E168

    Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 5. It scored 7.2/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/21/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Killer Mike, Chris Hayes".