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

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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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  • 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
    9.0/10(1)
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    #1 - 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

    Season 9 Episode 52

    Aired 2/11/2024

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
    7.6/10(30)
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    #2 - 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

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  • 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
    7.2/10(27)
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    #3 - 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

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  • 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)
    7.2/10(25)
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    #4 - 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

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  • 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
    7.1/10(22)
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    #5 - 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

    Season 9 Episode 50

    Aired 2/7/2024

    Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
    7.0/10(20)
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    #6 - 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

    Season 9 Episode 43

    Aired 1/25/2024

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

    Director: N/A

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  • 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
    6.9/10(24)
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    #7 - 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.

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  • 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)
    6.8/10(23)
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    #8 - 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)

    Season 9 Episode 30

    Aired 12/19/2023

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

    Director: N/A

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  • 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
    6.8/10(20)
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    #9 - 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

    Season 9 Episode 39

    Aired 1/18/2024

    Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)
    6.7/10(22)
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    #10 - 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.

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  • 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)
    6.7/10(21)
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    #11 - 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

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  • 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)
    6.6/10(22)
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    #12 - 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

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  • 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
    6.5/10(24)
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    #13 - 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

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  • 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
    6.5/10(29)
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    #14 - 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

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  • 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
    6.5/10(27)
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    #15 - 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

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  • 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
    6.5/10(21)
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    #16 - 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

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  • 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)
    6.5/10(25)
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    #17 - 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

    Season 9 Episode 18

    Aired 11/13/2023

    Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
    6.5/10(18)
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    #18 - 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

    Season 9 Episode 48

    Aired 2/5/2024

    Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)
    6.4/10(21)
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    #19 - 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)

    Season 9 Episode 32

    Aired 12/21/2023

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

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    Writer: N/A

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  • 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
    6.4/10(20)
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    #20 - 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

    Season 9 Episode 42

    Aired 1/24/2024

    Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
    6.3/10(26)
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    #21 - 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

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  • 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
    6.3/10(25)
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    #22 - 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

    Season 9 Episode 5

    Aired 10/9/2023

    Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

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  • 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
    6.3/10(25)
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    #23 - 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.

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  • 12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)
    6.3/10(21)
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    #24 - 12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)

    Season 9 Episode 26

    Aired 12/12/2023

    Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

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  • 12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)
    6.3/10(19)
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    #25 - 12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)

    Season 9 Episode 27

    Aired 12/13/2023

    Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)" is the best rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" season 9. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/11/2024. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)".