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

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  1. 6.6/10(41 votes)

    #1 - Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

    S6:E35

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

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  2. 6.5/10(31 votes)

    #2 - President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

    S6:E44

    President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

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  3. 6.2/10(29 votes)

    #3 - President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

    S6:E42

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  4. 6.1/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

    S6:E31

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

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  5. 6.1/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

    S6:E43

    Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

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  6. 6.0/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

    S6:E7

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

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  7. 6.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

    S6:E28

    Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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  8. 6.0/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

    S6:E30

    Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.

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  9. 6.0/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

    S6:E46

    Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

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  10. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

    S6:E63

    George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

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  11. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

    S6:E130

    Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

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  12. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Emily Blunt, Bob Costas

    S6:E159

    Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.

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  13. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Stephen King, Winston Duke

    S6:E161

    Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.

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  14. 5.9/10(27 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  15. 5.9/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

    S6:E25

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

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  16. 5.9/10(26 votes)

    #16 - Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

    S6:E27

    Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.

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  17. 5.9/10(25 votes)

    #17 - 11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

    S6:E40

    Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.

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  18. 5.8/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

    S6:E41

    Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

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  19. 5.7/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

    S6:E4

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

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  20. 5.7/10(30 votes)

    #20 - Cory Booker, Public Enemy

    S6:E10

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

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  21. 5.7/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

    S6:E24

    Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

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  22. 5.6/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

    S6:E1

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

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  23. 5.6/10(29 votes)

    #23 - Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

    S6:E2

    Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

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  24. 5.6/10(28 votes)

    #24 - Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

    S6:E3

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

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  25. 5.6/10(26 votes)

    #25 - Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

    S6:E26

    Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 6. It scored 6.6/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/11/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "President Barack Obama, Vol. 2".