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The Worst Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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  1. Background image for Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
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    #1 - Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

    S1:E3

    Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, plus a musical performance by Toby Keith.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley
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    #2 - Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley

    S1:E10

    Stephen welcomes NBA MVP Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, plus a musical performance by Don Henley.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
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    #3 - Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

    S1:E11

    Stephen welcomes Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz, plus a musical performance by Raury.

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  4. Background image for Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
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    #4 - Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

    S1:E12

    Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman with founder of the Global Poverty Projects Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, plus an interview with and musical performance by Pearl Jam.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste
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    #5 - Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

    S1:E13

    Stephen welcomes author Andrew Sullivan, journalist and activist Maria Shriver, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, plus a musical performance by the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
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    #6 - Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

    S1:E14

    Stephen welcome Pakistani activist Malala Yousadzai, American actress Kerry Washington, plus Dan Auerbach's band The Arcs.

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. Background image for First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
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    #7 - First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

    S1:E15

    Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and singer John Legend.

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    #8 - Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

    S1:E16

    Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, actor Jesse Eisenberg, plus inventor and designer Dominic Wilcox.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
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    #9 - John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

    S1:E18

    Stephen welcomes Secretary of State John Kerry, actress Claire Danes, and YouTube comedian PewDiePie.

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  10. Background image for Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
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    #10 - Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

    S1:E20

    Stephen welcomes Senator John McCain, special guest Yo-Yo Ma, plus an interview with and performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.

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  11. Background image for Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
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    #11 - Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

    S1:E21

    Stephen welcomes Former President Bill Clinton, comic Billy Eichner, plus a musical performance by Florence and the Machine.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
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    #12 - Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

    S1:E22

    Stephen welcomes actress Gina Rodriguez, economist Ben Bernanke, plus musical guest Tame Impala.

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  13. Background image for Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
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    #13 - Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

    S1:E23

    Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Dartmouth's Robotic MVP.

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  14. Background image for James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
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    #14 - James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

    S1:E24

    Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, Vice Media CEO Shane Smith, plus a musical performance by Halsey.

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  15. Background image for Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
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    #15 - Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

    S1:E25

    Stephen welcomes actress Carey Mulligan, musician Elvis Costello, plus a musical performance by Darlene Love.

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  16. Background image for Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses
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    #16 - Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

    S1:E26

    Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Silverman, actor Elijah Wood, plus a musical performance by Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.

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  17. Background image for Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance
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    #17 - Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

    S1:E27

    Stephen welcomes actor Jack Black, CEO of GoPro Nick Woodman, plus a dance performance by Michelle Dorrance.

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  18. Background image for Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill
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    #18 - Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

    S1:E28

    Stephen welcomes media proprietor Oprah Winfrey, podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, plus a musical performance by Judith Hill.

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  19. Background image for Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach House
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    #19 - Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach House

    S1:E29

    Stephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Kimmel, “Crimson Peak” cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Mia Wasikowska, with director Guillermo Del Toro, a performance by Beach House, plus Vance Joy performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

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  20. Background image for Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper
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    #20 - Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

    S1:E30

    Stephen welcomes actress Sienna Miller, “Supergirl” Melissa Benoist, plus a performance by Chance the Rapper.

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  21. Background image for Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La Havas
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    #21 - Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La Havas

    S1:E31

    Stephen welcomes presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, chef Anthony Bourdain, author Carrie Brownstein, plus Lianne La Havas performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

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  22. Background image for Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes
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    #22 - Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

    S1:E32

    Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, author Jonathan Franzen, plus a musical performance by Alabama Shakes.

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  23. Background image for Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
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    #23 - Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

    S1:E33

    Stephen welcomes musical guest Seth MacFarlane and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

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  24. Background image for Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost
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    #24 - Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

    S1:E34

    Stephen welcomes “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, author Stacy Schiff, a musical performance by Ghost, plus the Zombies sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

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  25. Background image for Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho
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    #25 - Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

    S1:E35

    Stephen welcomes actress Allison Janney from the CBS comedy “Mom,” comedian Colin Quinn, plus an interview with and performance by comic Margaret Cho.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith" is the worst rated episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley".