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The Worst Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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  1. Background image for Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
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    #1 - Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

    S1:E51

    Stephen welcomes director Spike Lee, Bravo's Andy Cohen, plus a musical performance by Carly Simon.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #2 - Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

    S1:E52

    Stephen welcomes musician Gloria Estefan, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens with former Marine Sgt. Jake Wood, and chef Daniel Boulud.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #3 - Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

    S1:E53

    Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, plus an interview with and performance by Jennifer Hudson from the Broadway production of “The Color Purple.”

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  4. Background image for Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
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    #4 - Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

    S1:E54

    Stephen welcomes actress Marion Cotillard, author George Saunders, plus a musical performance by Joanna Newsom.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile
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    #5 - Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

    S1:E55

    Stephen welcomes “Downton Abbey” cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Allen Leech, director Adam McKay, plus a musical performance by Kurt Vile.

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  6. Background image for Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
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    #6 - Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

    S1:E56

    Stephen welcomes actor Bruce Willis, author Michael Lewis, plus a musical performance by Lizzo.

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
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    #7 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

    S1:E57

    Stephen welcomes playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Ike Barinholtz, plus a musical performance by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
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    #8 - Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

    S1:E58

    Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, plus a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze
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    #9 - Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

    S1:E59

    Stephen welcomes director Quentin Tarantino, actor Jonathan Groff, plus a musical performance by Squeeze.

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    #10 - Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

    S1:E60

    Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro, author Daniel Gilbert, plus an interview with and comical music performance by Henry Rollins.

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  11. Background image for Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus
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    #11 - Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

    S1:E61

    Stephen welcomes director Michael Moore, US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, actor Michael C. Hall, plus a musical performance from the cast of the musical “Lazarus.”

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  12. Background image for Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges
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    #12 - Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

    S1:E62

    Stephen welcomes actor Mandy Patinkin, Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour, plus a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

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    #13 - Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

    S1:E63

    Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.

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  14. Background image for John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals
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    #14 - John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

    S1:E64

    Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.

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  15. Background image for Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day
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    #15 - Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

    S1:E65

    Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.

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  16. Background image for Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team
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    #16 - Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

    S1:E66

    Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.

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  17. Background image for Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves
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    #17 - Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

    S1:E67

    Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

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    #18 - Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

    S1:E68

    Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.

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  19. Background image for Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay
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    #19 - Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

    S1:E69

    Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.

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  20. Background image for Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney
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    #20 - Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

    S1:E70

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.

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  21. Background image for Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty
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    #21 - Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

    S1:E71

    Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

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  22. Background image for Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford
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    #22 - Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

    S1:E72

    Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.

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  23. Background image for Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace
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    #23 - Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

    S1:E73

    Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.

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    #24 - Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

    S1:E74

    Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.

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  25. Background image for James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run
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    #25 - James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

    S1:E75

    Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon" 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 11/24/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud".