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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 130 - Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S7:E130

    Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 4 - Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    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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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 6 - Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    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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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 59 - Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    S7:E59

    Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 21 - The cast of "Succession"
    6.9/10(34 votes)

    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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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 3 - Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
    6.8/10(36 votes)

    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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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 46 - Andrew Garfield, José Andres
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    S7:E46

    Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 47 - Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    S7:E47

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 154 - Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    S7:E154

    Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.

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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 158 - Chris Hayes, Jack White
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    S7:E158

    Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.

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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 160 - Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    S7:E160

    5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.

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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 1 - Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
    6.7/10(45 votes)

    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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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 5 - Justice Stephen Breyer
    6.7/10(34 votes)

    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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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 67 - Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    S7:E67

    Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 69 - Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S7:E69

    Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 126 - Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse
    6.7/10(32 votes)

    S7:E126

    Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 145 - Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S7:E145

    First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please.

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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 7 - Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    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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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 12 - Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    S7:E12

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

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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 54 - Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
    6.6/10(33 votes)

    S7:E54

    Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 113 - Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    S7:E113

    Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 159 - Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    S7:E159

    Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.

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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 10 - Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
    6.5/10(33 votes)

    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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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 17 - Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
    6.5/10(33 votes)

    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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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 7 Episode 70 - Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    S7:E70

    Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Mark Esper, Judd Apatow" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 7. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/16/2022. This episode is rated 2.8 points higher than the second-best, "Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson".