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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 84 - Steven Spielberg, John Williams
    6.8/10(23 votes)

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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 77 - Sen. Bernie Sanders, Little Simz
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    S8:E77

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 35 - Michelle Obama, Stromae
    6.4/10(31 votes)

    S8:E35

    Stephen welcomes former First Lady Michelle Obama and a musical performance by Stromae.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 47 - Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space Force
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    S8:E47

    Stephen welcomes chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and karaoke with Sturgill Simpson.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 54 - Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa
    6.4/10(27 votes)

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    Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 74 - Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan
    6.4/10(25 votes)

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    Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan, Boyz II Men

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 53 - Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Louis Cato
    6.3/10(23 votes)

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    Stephen welcomes TV host Andy Cohen, journalist Anderson Cooper, and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 71 - Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa
    6.3/10(22 votes)

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    Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 52 - Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt, José Andrés, Carlota, Inés & Lucía Andrés
    6.2/10(25 votes)

    S8:E52

    Stephen welcomes Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt takes “The Colbert Questionert”, and cooking with José Andrés & daughters Carlota, Inés & Lucía.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 73 - John Oliver, Ron Klain
    6.2/10(23 votes)

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    John Oliver, Ron Klain

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 79 - Eugene Levy, Nas
    6.2/10(25 votes)

    S8:E79

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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 88 - Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, John Williams
    6.2/10(24 votes)

    S8:E88

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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 89 - Christina Ricci, Jen Psaki, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    S8:E89

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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 63 - Trevor Noah, Stephanie Hsu
    6.1/10(28 votes)

    S8:E63

    Talk show host Trevor Noah sheds light on his departure from The Daily Show and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; actress Stephanie Hsu talks about her 2022 comedy-drama film, Everything Everywhere All at Once.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 78 - P!nk, Jonathan Majors
    6.1/10(24 votes)

    S8:E78

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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 45 - John Krasinski, Sarah Polley
    6.0/10(21 votes)

    S8:E45

    Stephen welcomes actor and director John Krasinski and actress and director Sarah Polley.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 49 - Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard
    6.0/10(24 votes)

    S8:E49

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys, and comic Eddie Izzard.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 57 - Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray
    6.0/10(29 votes)

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    Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 61 - Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb
    6.0/10(21 votes)

    S8:E61

    Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 64 - Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
    6.0/10(23 votes)

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    Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 67 - Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren
    6.0/10(22 votes)

    S8:E67

    Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 82 - Prince Harry, Kal Penn, Big Thief
    6.0/10(23 votes)

    S8:E82

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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 97 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, a performance by the Broadway cast of "New York, New York"
    6.0/10(25 votes)

    S8:E97

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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 44 - Janet Yellen, Rob Delaney
    5.9/10(22 votes)

    S8:E44

    Stephen welcomes Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and comic Rob Delaney.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 55 - Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri
    5.9/10(25 votes)

    S8:E55

    Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Steven Spielberg, John Williams" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 8. It scored 6.8/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/2/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sen. Bernie Sanders, Little Simz".