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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 1 - Bob Woodward, Luke Combs
    5.8/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

    S6:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 2 - Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff
    5.7/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

    S6:E2

    Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 3 - Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang
    5.7/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

    S6:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 4 - Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton
    5.8/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

    S6:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 5 - Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Laurence Fishburne
    5.6/10(33 votes)

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

    S6:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 6 - Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac
    5.6/10(28 votes)

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

    S6:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 7 - Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens
    6.1/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

    S6:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 8 - Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo
    5.5/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

    S6:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 9 - Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County
    4.6/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

    S6:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 10 - Cory Booker, Public Enemy
    5.8/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Cory Booker, Public Enemy

    S6:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 11 - John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter
    5.6/10(28 votes)

    #11 - John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

    S6:E11

    Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 12 - Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann
    5.6/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann

    S6:E12

    Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 13 - Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson
    5.4/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

    S6:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 14 - Jon Bon Jovi
    5.1/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Jon Bon Jovi

    S6:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 15 - Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #15 - Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

    S6:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 16 - Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands
    5.5/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

    S6:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 17 - Mindy Kaling, John Brennan
    5.5/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

    S6:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 18 - Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin
    6.0/10(28 votes)

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

    S6:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 19 - Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    5.6/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

    S6:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 20 - Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign
    5.6/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

    S6:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 21 - Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria
    5.4/10(30 votes)

    #21 - Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

    S6:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 22 - Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger
    5.2/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

    S6:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 23 - Sam Waterston
    5.1/10(29 votes)

    #23 - Sam Waterston

    S6:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 24 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #24 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

    S6:E24

    Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 25 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper
    6.0/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

    S6:E25

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

    Director:Unknown
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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 5.8/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/14/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff".