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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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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Bob Woodward, Luke Combs" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 6. It scored 5.9/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff".

  • Bob Woodward, Luke Combs
    5.9/1030 votes

    #1 - Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2020

    Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff
    5.8/1028 votes

    #2 - Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2020

    Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang
    5.9/1027 votes

    #3 - Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2020

    Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton
    6.0/1027 votes

    #4 - Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 9/17/2020

    Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Laurence Fishburne
    5.8/1031 votes

    #5 - Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Laurence Fishburne

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2020

    Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac
    5.8/1026 votes

    #6 - Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 9/22/2020

    Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens
    6.3/1026 votes

    #7 - Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 9/23/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo
    5.6/1027 votes

    #8 - Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 9/24/2020

    Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County
    4.8/1029 votes

    #9 - Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 9/28/2020

    Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cory Booker, Public Enemy
    6.0/1029 votes

    #10 - Cory Booker, Public Enemy

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 9/29/2020

    Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter
    5.7/1026 votes

    #11 - John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 9/30/2020

    Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann
    5.8/1026 votes

    #12 - Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 10/1/2020

    Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson
    5.6/1024 votes

    #13 - Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 10/2/2020

    Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    5.3/1025 votes

    #14 - Jon Bon Jovi

    Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 10/5/2020

    Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai
    5.7/1027 votes

    #15 - Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 10/6/2020

    Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands
    5.7/1025 votes

    #16 - Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 10/7/2020

    Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mindy Kaling, John Brennan
    5.7/1025 votes

    #17 - Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

    Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 10/8/2020

    Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin
    6.2/1025 votes

    #18 - Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin

    Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 10/9/2020

    Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    5.8/1025 votes

    #19 - Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

    Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 10/19/2020

    Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign
    5.9/1025 votes

    #20 - Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 10/20/2020

    Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria
    5.8/1025 votes

    #21 - Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

    Season 6 Episode 21 - Aired 10/21/2020

    Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger
    5.4/1029 votes

    #22 - Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

    Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 10/22/2020

    Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sam Waterston
    5.3/1026 votes

    #23 - Sam Waterston

    Season 6 Episode 23 - Aired 10/23/2020

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy
    6.0/1026 votes

    #24 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

    Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 10/26/2020

    Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper
    6.2/1022 votes

    #25 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

    Season 6 Episode 25 - Aired 10/27/2020

    Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A