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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 132 - John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S6:E132

    Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 144 - Nathan Lane, Griff
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    S6:E144

    Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 44 - President Barack Obama, Vol. 2
    6.8/10(34 votes)

    S6:E44

    President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 141 - Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey
    6.8/10(34 votes)

    S6:E141

    Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 35 - Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue
    6.7/10(43 votes)

    S6:E35

    Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 151 - Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    S6:E151

    Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 61 - Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    S6:E61

    Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 42 - President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard
    6.4/10(31 votes)

    S6:E42

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 62 - Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker
    6.4/10(30 votes)

    S6:E62

    Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 164 - Jennifer Hudson
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    S6:E164

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 43 - Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
    6.3/10(26 votes)

    S6:E43

    Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 76 - Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow
    6.3/10(35 votes)

    S6:E76

    Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 99 - Dr. Anthony Fauci
    6.3/10(30 votes)

    S6:E99

    Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 135 - Will Arnett, Brockhampton
    6.3/10(27 votes)

    S6:E135

    Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 146 - Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin
    6.3/10(25 votes)

    S6:E146

    Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 158 - Jason Sudeikis, Yola
    6.3/10(25 votes)

    S6:E158

    Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 31 - Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti
    6.2/10(31 votes)

    S6:E31

    Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 53 - New Zealand Special
    6.2/10(26 votes)

    S6:E53

    New Zealand Special

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 115 - Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    S6:E115

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 121 - Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    S6:E121

    Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 130 - Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    S6:E130

    Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 143 - Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    S6:E143

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 150 - Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd
    6.2/10(25 votes)

    S6:E150

    Stephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 160 - Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    S6:E160

    Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 7 - Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens
    6.1/10(29 votes)

    S6:E7

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 6. It scored 7.1/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/20/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Nathan Lane, Griff".