The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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

Genres:ComedyTalk
Network:CBS

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!

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with...
Episodes
173
Avg. Rating
NaN
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3

Filter By Season10

Season 1 poster

Season 1

View Season
Season 2 poster

Season 2

View Season
  1. 7.0/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

    Loading...
    S5:E36

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 6.7/10(31 votes)

    #2 - John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

    Loading...
    S5:E26

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 6.7/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 6.6/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

    Loading...
    S5:E39

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 6.5/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

    Loading...
    S5:E19

    Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  6. 6.4/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Paul McCartney

    Loading...
    S5:E13

    Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    READ
  7. 6.4/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Nancy Pelosi

    Loading...
    S5:E35

    Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  8. 6.4/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

    Loading...
    S5:E45

    Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 6.4/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

    Loading...
    S5:E48

    Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. 6.4/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

    Loading...
    S5:E49

    Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  11. 6.3/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry

    Loading...
    S5:E1

    Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. 6.3/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

    Loading...
    S5:E15

    Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  13. 6.3/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

    Loading...
    S5:E50

    Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  14. 6.2/10(38 votes)

    #14 - James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend

    Loading...
    S5:E6

    Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  15. 6.2/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond

    Loading...
    S5:E8

    Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  16. 6.2/10(26 votes)

    #16 - John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

    Loading...
    S5:E47

    Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. 6.1/10(37 votes)

    #17 - Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

    Loading...
    S5:E16

    Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  18. 6.1/10(30 votes)

    #18 - John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

    Loading...
    S5:E28

    Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  19. 6.1/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Steve Carell, Toby Keith

    Loading...
    S5:E30

    Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  20. 6.0/10(31 votes)

    #20 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

    Loading...
    S5:E23

    Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  21. 6.0/10(29 votes)

    #21 - Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

    Loading...
    S5:E33

    Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  22. 6.0/10(28 votes)

    #22 - Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

    Loading...
    S5:E42

    Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  23. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey

    Loading...
    S5:E80

    Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  24. 5.9/10(32 votes)

    #24 - Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey

    Loading...
    S5:E5

    Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  25. 5.9/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen

    Loading...
    S5:E9

    Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/1/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief".