- 6.5/1031 votes
#1 - Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2019
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1033 votes
#2 - Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/4/2019
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.9/1029 votes
#3 - Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2019
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.9/1030 votes
#4 - Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/2019
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.2/1030 votes
#5 - Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/10/2019
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/1035 votes
#6 - James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/11/2019
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/1030 votes
#7 - Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 9/12/2019
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/1033 votes
#8 - Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 9/16/2019
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/1028 votes
#9 - Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/17/2019
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/1029 votes
#10 - Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2019
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.9/1028 votes
#11 - Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2019
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1027 votes
#12 - The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 9/20/2019
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/1031 votes
#13 - Paul McCartney
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 9/23/2019
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1032 votes
#14 - Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 9/24/2019
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/1032 votes
#15 - Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 9/25/2019
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.3/1035 votes
#16 - Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 9/26/2019
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1033 votes
#17 - Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 9/27/2019
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.5/1036 votes
#18 - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 9/30/2019
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/1031 votes
#19 - Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 10/1/2019
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/1031 votes
#20 - Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 10/2/2019
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.6/1028 votes
#21 - Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 10/3/2019
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/1027 votes
#22 - Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 10/4/2019
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.2/1029 votes
#23 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 10/7/2019
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/1030 votes
#24 - Will Smith, Andrew Scott
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 10/8/2019
Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.9/1025 votes
#25 - Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 10/9/2019
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 5. It scored 6.5/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/3/2019. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies".