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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!

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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 6.9/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor".

  • Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
    6.9/10(41)

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

    Season 7 Episode 1

    Aired 9/7/2021

    Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
    6.5/10(35)

    #2 - Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

    Season 7 Episode 2

    Aired 9/8/2021

    Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
    6.7/10(34)

    #3 - Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

    Season 7 Episode 3

    Aired 9/9/2021

    Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
    7.1/10(38)

    #4 - Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

    Season 7 Episode 4

    Aired 9/13/2021

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Justice Stephen Breyer
    6.5/10(32)

    #5 - Justice Stephen Breyer

    Season 7 Episode 5

    Aired 9/14/2021

    Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
    6.9/10(37)

    #6 - Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

    Season 7 Episode 6

    Aired 9/15/2021

    Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
    6.4/10(32)

    #7 - Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

    Season 7 Episode 7

    Aired 9/16/2021

    Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
    6.2/10(32)

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

    Season 7 Episode 8

    Aired 9/20/2021

    A look back celebrating Season 6.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
    6.1/10(36)

    #9 - Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

    Season 7 Episode 9

    Aired 9/21/2021

    Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
    6.3/10(31)

    #10 - Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

    Season 7 Episode 10

    Aired 9/22/2021

    Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
    6.0/10(35)

    #11 - Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

    Season 7 Episode 11

    Aired 9/23/2021

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
    6.4/10(33)

    #12 - Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

    Season 7 Episode 12

    Aired 9/27/2021

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
    6.4/10(31)

    #13 - Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

    Season 7 Episode 13

    Aired 9/28/2021

    Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
    6.2/10(30)

    #14 - Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

    Season 7 Episode 14

    Aired 9/29/2021

    Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
    6.4/10(31)

    #15 - John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

    Season 7 Episode 15

    Aired 9/30/2021

    Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rebecca Ferguson
    5.4/10(30)

    #16 - Rebecca Ferguson

    Season 7 Episode 16

    Aired 10/1/2021

    Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
    6.4/10(31)

    #17 - Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

    Season 7 Episode 17

    Aired 10/4/2021

    Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
    6.2/10(33)

    #18 - Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

    Season 7 Episode 18

    Aired 10/5/2021

    Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bret Baier, Susie Essman
    6.3/10(30)

    #19 - Bret Baier, Susie Essman

    Season 7 Episode 19

    Aired 10/6/2021

    Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
    6.0/10(32)

    #20 - Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

    Season 7 Episode 20

    Aired 10/7/2021

    Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The cast of "Succession"
    6.7/10(32)

    #21 - The cast of "Succession"

    Season 7 Episode 21

    Aired 10/8/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
    5.8/10(29)

    #22 - Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

    Season 7 Episode 22

    Aired 10/18/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
    5.5/10(31)

    #23 - Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

    Season 7 Episode 23

    Aired 10/19/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Issa Rae, H.E.R.
    5.8/10(30)

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

    Season 7 Episode 24

    Aired 10/20/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
    6.1/10(33)

    #25 - Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

    Season 7 Episode 25

    Aired 10/21/2021

    Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A