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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 1 - 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
    7.2/10(35 votes)

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

    S9:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 2 - 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
    7.1/10(32 votes)

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

    S9:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 3 - 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
    6.7/10(28 votes)

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

    S9:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 4 - 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
    6.6/10(30 votes)

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

    S9:E4

    Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 5 - 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
    6.6/10(29 votes)

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

    S9:E5

    Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 6 - 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
    6.3/10(27 votes)

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

    S9:E6

    Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 7 - 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
    6.3/10(32 votes)

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

    S9:E7

    Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 8 - 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
    7.1/10(28 votes)

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

    S9:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 9 - 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
    4.6/10(30 votes)

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

    S9:E9

    Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 10 - 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
    6.4/10(29 votes)

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

    S9:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 11 - 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
    6.3/10(30 votes)

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

    S9:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 12 - 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
    6.6/10(33 votes)

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

    S9:E12

    Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 13 - 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
    6.6/10(31 votes)

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

    S9:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 14 - 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
    6.2/10(30 votes)

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

    S9:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 15 - 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
    6.7/10(25 votes)

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

    S9:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 16 - 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)
    7.0/10(26 votes)

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

    S9:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 17 - 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)
    7.1/10(26 votes)

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

    S9:E17

    Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 18 - 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)
    6.9/10(29 votes)

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

    S9:E18

    Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 19 - 11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)
    6.2/10(30 votes)

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

    S9:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 20 - 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)
    7.0/10(25 votes)

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

    S9:E20

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 21 - 11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)
    6.3/10(26 votes)

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

    S9:E21

    Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 22 - 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)
    7.0/10(30 votes)

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

    S9:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 23 - 11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)
    6.4/10(23 votes)

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

    S9:E23

    Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 24 - 11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)
    6.0/10(25 votes)

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

    S9:E24

    Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 25 - 12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)
    6.4/10(25 votes)

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

    S9:E25

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

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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 7.2/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)".