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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 51 - Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
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    #1 - Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

    S1:E51

    Spike Lee discusses ‘Chi-Raq’. Andy Cohen discusses ‘Then and Now’ and his new book, ‘The Andy Cohen Diaries’. Carly Simon discusses her new memoir, ‘Boys in the Trees’ and performs "Mockingbird" with Stephen. Simon also performs "I Can’t Thank You Enough" from her greatest hits album ‘Songs from the Trees

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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 52 - Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud
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    #2 - Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

    S1:E52

    The Late Show celebrates Thanksgiving. Gloria Estefan discusses ‘On Your Feet!’ and her Cuban heritage. Stephen says goodbye to Zobo, the Late Show Joke-Testing Ape. Eric Greitens and Jake Wood discuss ‘The Mission Continues’ and ‘Team Rubicon’. Daniel Boulud presents his new book, ‘Daniel: My French Cuisine’, and prepares turkeys with Stephen.

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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 53 - Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson
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    #3 - Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

    S1:E53

    Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and Taylor Hill eat buffalo wings. Steve Carell discusses ‘The Big Short’ and sings "Dance With Me" with Stephen. Jennifer Hudson discusses ‘The Color Purple’. Morgan Freeman’s announcer audition. Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple perform "Push Da Button".

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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 54 - Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
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    #4 - Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

    S1:E54

    Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs "Leaving the City" from her album ‘Divers’. Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 55 - 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

    Michelle Dockery, Alan Bonneville and Allen Leech discuss ‘Downton Abbey’ and perform a scene with Stephen. Stephen changes a lightbulb outside the Ed Sullivan Theater. Adam McKay discusses ‘The Big Short’. Kurt Vile performs "Pretty Pimpin" from his album ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down…’.

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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 56 - Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
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    #6 - Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

    S1:E56

    Jon Stewart makes an appearance to discuss the Zadroga Act. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Bruce Willis discusses ‘Misery’. Stephen doesn’t believe Willis does his own stunts and a fight ensues. Michael Lewis discusses ‘The Big Short’. Andrew Delbanco and Stephen ride a rollercoaster and discuss ‘Moby-Dick’. Lizzo performs "Ain’t I" from her album ‘Big Grrrl Small World’.

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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 57 - 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

    Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘Hamilton’, New York and his influences. Miranda and Stephen present "Button! The American Musical". Ike Barinholtz discusses ‘Sisters’. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform "8 Days (of Hanukkah)" from their album ‘It’s a Holiday Soul Party’.

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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 58 - Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
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    #8 - Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

    S1:E58

    Stephen says goodbye to oil. Jennifer Lawrence discusses ‘Joy’ and being human. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Jennifer Lawrence). Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the presidential election. The Late Show Presents: Quotable Notables’ Quotables. Sleater-Kinney performs "Bury Our Friends" from their album ‘No Cities to Love’.

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 63 - Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey
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    #9 - Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

    S1:E63

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

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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 64 - John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals
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    #10 - 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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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 65 - Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day
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    #11 - 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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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 66 - Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team
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    #12 - 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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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 67 - Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves
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    #13 - 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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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 68 - Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY
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    #14 - 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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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 69 - Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay
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    #15 - 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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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 70 - Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney
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    #16 - 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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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 71 - Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty
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    #17 - 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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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 72 - Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford
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    #18 - 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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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 73 - Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace
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    #19 - 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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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 74 - Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price
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    #20 - 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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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 75 - James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run
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    #21 - 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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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 76 - Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop
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    #22 - Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

    S1:E76

    Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.

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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 77 - Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley
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    #23 - Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

    S1:E77

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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 78 - Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne
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    #24 - Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

    S1:E78

    Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.

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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 79 - Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive
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    #25 - Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

    S1:E79

    Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

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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".