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

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  1. Background image for Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
    6.6/10(43 votes)

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

    S7:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
    6.2/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

    S7:E2

    Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

    S7:E3

    Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
    7.0/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

    S7:E4

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Justice Stephen Breyer
    6.5/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Justice Stephen Breyer

    S7:E5

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

    S7:E6

    Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
    6.4/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

    S7:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
    6.2/10(33 votes)

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

    S7:E8

    A look back celebrating Season 6.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
    6.1/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

    S7:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

    S7:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
    6.0/10(36 votes)

    #11 - Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

    S7:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
    6.4/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

    S7:E12

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
    6.4/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

    S7:E13

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
    6.2/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

    S7:E14

    Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
    6.1/10(33 votes)

    #15 - John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

    S7:E15

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Rebecca Ferguson
    5.4/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Rebecca Ferguson

    S7:E16

    Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

    S7:E17

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
    6.2/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

    S7:E18

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Bret Baier, Susie Essman
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Bret Baier, Susie Essman

    S7:E19

    Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.

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  20. 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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  21. Background image for The cast of "Succession"
    6.7/10(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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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
    5.8/10(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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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
    5.5/10(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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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Issa Rae, H.E.R.
    5.7/10(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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  25. Background image for Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
    6.2/10(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 6.6/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor".