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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7!

The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7

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...
  1. Background image for Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
    6.7/10(44 votes)

    #1 - Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

    S7:E1

    Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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  2. Background image for Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
    6.2/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

    S7:E2

    Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.

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  3. Background image for Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

    S7:E3

    Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.

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  4. Background image for Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

    S7:E4

    Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.

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  5. Background image for Justice Stephen Breyer
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Justice Stephen Breyer

    S7:E5

    Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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  6. Background image for Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

    S7:E6

    The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.

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    6.6/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

    S7:E7

    Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.

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  9. Background image for The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
    6.1/10(34 votes)

    #8 - The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

    S7:E8

    The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
    6.2/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

    S7:E9

    Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.

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  11. Background image for Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
    6.5/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

    S7:E10

    Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.

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  12. Background image for Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
    6.1/10(36 votes)

    #11 - Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

    S7:E11

    Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.

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  13. Background image for Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

    S7:E12

    Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.

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  14. Background image for Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
    6.4/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

    S7:E13

    The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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  15. Background image for Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
    6.2/10(32 votes)

    #14 - Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

    S7:E14

    Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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  16. Background image for John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
    6.3/10(33 votes)

    #15 - John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

    S7:E15

    Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.

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  17. Background image for Rebecca Ferguson
    5.5/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Rebecca Ferguson

    S7:E16

    Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.

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  18. Background image for Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
    6.5/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

    S7:E17

    Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.

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  19. Background image for Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
    6.3/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

    S7:E18

    The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.

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  20. Background image for Bret Baier, Susie Essman
    6.4/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Bret Baier, Susie Essman

    S7:E19

    Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

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  21. Background image for Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
    6.0/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

    S7:E20

    Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

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  22. Background image for The cast of "Succession"
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    #21 - The cast of "Succession"

    S7:E21

    Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.

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  23. Background image for Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
    5.9/10(30 votes)

    #22 - Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

    S7:E22

    Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

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  24. Background image for Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
    5.6/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

    S7:E23

    Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

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  25. Background image for Issa Rae, H.E.R.
    5.9/10(31 votes)

    #24 - Issa Rae, H.E.R.

    S7:E24

    Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

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  26. Background image for Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
    6.3/10(35 votes)

    #25 - Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

    S7:E25

    Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 7. It scored 6.7/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor".