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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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  1. 9.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    S9:E52

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

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  2. 7.3/10(31 votes)

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

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    S9:E1

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

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  3. 7.2/10(27 votes)

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

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

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  4. 7.2/10(25 votes)

    #4 - 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)

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

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  5. 7.1/10(22 votes)

    #5 - 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

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    Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

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  6. 7.0/10(20 votes)

    #6 - 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

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

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  7. 6.9/10(24 votes)

    #7 - 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

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    S9:E8

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

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  8. 6.8/10(23 votes)

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

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    S9:E30

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

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  9. 6.8/10(20 votes)

    #9 - 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

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    Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

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  10. 6.7/10(22 votes)

    #10 - 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)

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

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  11. 6.7/10(21 votes)

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

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    S9:E20

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

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  12. 6.6/10(22 votes)

    #12 - 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)

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    Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

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  13. 6.5/10(24 votes)

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

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

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  14. 6.5/10(29 votes)

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

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    Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

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  15. 6.5/10(27 votes)

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

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

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  16. 6.5/10(21 votes)

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

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

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  17. 6.5/10(25 votes)

    #17 - 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

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    Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

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  18. 6.5/10(18 votes)

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

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    Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

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  19. 6.4/10(21 votes)

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

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    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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  20. 6.4/10(20 votes)

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

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    S9:E42

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

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  21. 6.3/10(26 votes)

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

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    Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

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  22. 6.3/10(25 votes)

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

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    Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

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  23. 6.3/10(25 votes)

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

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    S9:E14

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

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  24. 6.3/10(21 votes)

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

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

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  25. 6.3/10(19 votes)

    #25 - 12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)

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    S9:E27

    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 1.7 points higher than the second-best, "10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)".