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The Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9!

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 9. It scored 7.6/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/2023. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)".

  • 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
    7.6/1029 votes

    #1 - 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2023

    Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
    7.2/1026 votes

    #2 - 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2023

    Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
    6.5/1023 votes

    #3 - 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2023

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
    6.3/1025 votes

    #4 - 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
    6.3/1024 votes

    #5 - 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
    6.0/1022 votes

    #6 - 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2023

    Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
    6.1/1027 votes

    #7 - 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 10/11/2023

    Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
    6.9/1024 votes

    #8 - 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 10/12/2023

    Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
    4.7/1024 votes

    #9 - 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 10/16/2023

    Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
    6.1/1024 votes

    #10 - 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 10/23/2023

    Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
    6.1/1025 votes

    #11 - 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 10/24/2023

    Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
    6.5/1028 votes

    #12 - 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 10/25/2023

    Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
    6.5/1026 votes

    #13 - 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 10/26/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
    6.3/1024 votes

    #14 - 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 10/30/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
    6.5/1020 votes

    #15 - 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 10/31/2023

    Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)
    6.7/1021 votes

    #16 - 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 11/1/2023

    Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)
    6.6/1021 votes

    #17 - 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)

    Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 11/2/2023

    Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)
    6.5/1024 votes

    #18 - 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

    Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 11/13/2023

    Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)
    5.8/1025 votes

    #19 - 11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 11/14/2023

    Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)
    6.7/1020 votes

    #20 - 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)

    Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 11/15/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)
    5.7/1020 votes

    #21 - 11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)

    Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 11/16/2023

    Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)
    7.2/1024 votes

    #22 - 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)

    Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 11/20/2023

    Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)
    5.9/1018 votes

    #23 - 11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)

    Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 11/21/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)
    6.0/1020 votes

    #24 - 11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)

    Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 11/22/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)
    5.9/1020 votes

    #25 - 12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)

    Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 12/11/2023

    Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A