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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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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".

  • Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
    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

  • Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
    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

  • Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
    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

  • Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
    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

  • Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
    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

  • James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
    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

  • Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
    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

  • Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
    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

  • Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
    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

  • Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
    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

  • Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
    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

  • The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
    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

  • Paul McCartney
    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

  • Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
    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

  • Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
    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

  • Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
    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

  • Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
    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

  • Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
    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

  • Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
    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

  • Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
    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

  • Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
    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

  • Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
    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

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
    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

  • Will Smith, Andrew Scott
    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

  • Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
    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