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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 50 - 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    S9:E50

    Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 52 - 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    S9:E52

    Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 1 - 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
    7.2/10(36 votes)

    S9:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 66 - 3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S9:E66

    Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 129 - 8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    S9:E129

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 2 - 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    S9:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 8 - 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    S9:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 17 - Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    S9:E17

    Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 30 - Adam Driver, Jon Batiste
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    S9:E30

    Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 43 - 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    S9:E43

    Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 61 - 3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    S9:E61

    Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 70 - 3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    S9:E70

    Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 85 - 5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S9:E85

    Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 87 - Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S9:E87

    Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 104 - 6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    S9:E104

    Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 107 - 6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S9:E107

    Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 120 - 7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S9:E120

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 16 - Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    S9:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 20 - Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    S9:E20

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 22 - David Letterman, The National
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    S9:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 39 - 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S9:E39

    Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 53 - 2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    S9:E53

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 60 - 2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    S9:E60

    Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 119 - 7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    S9:E119

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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 130 - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S9:E130

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 9. It scored 7.4/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/7/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)".