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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 3 - Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
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    #1 - Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

    S1:E3

    Joe Biden and Stephen discuss how the tragic losses of family members affected their lives. Travis Kalanick discusses 'Uber. Toby Keith performed "Rum is the Reason" off his album '35 MPH Town’.

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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 10 - Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley
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    #2 - Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

    S1:E10

    Stephen Curry discusses 'NBA 2K16’. Stephen vs. Stephen (Stephen and Stephen Curry). Ted Cruz discusses his presidential campaign. Don Henley performs "Too Much Pride" from his album 'Cass County’.

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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 11 - Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
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    #3 - Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

    S1:E11

    The Hungry for Power Games (Scott Walker). Donald Trump discusses his presidential campaign. Trump or Colbert? Ernest Moniz discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Raury performs "Devil's Whisper" from his album ‘All We Need’.

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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 12 - Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
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    #4 - Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

    S1:E12

    Jon Batiste presents his "new book": ‘Underneath the Chuckles: Life, Laughs, Loss, Love and Learning’. Jackman and Evans discuss 'the Global Poverty Project. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the problems with the government. Pearl Jam discusses the Global Citizen Festival and performs "Mind Your Manners", plus a cover of "Rockin' in the Free World" joined by Stephen on vocals.

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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 13 - 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

    The Dope on the Pope. Jim Gaffigan, Maria Shriver, Andrew Sullivan and Archbishop Thomas Wenski discuss Pope Francis's visit to America and Catholicism. YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform a rendition of the Hoyt Axton/Three Dog Night song "Joy to the World".

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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 14 - Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
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    #6 - Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

    S1:E14

    Stephen Colbert's All-Inclusive Wedding Cake Toppers. Malala Yousafzai discusses the right to education for women and her new documentary, ‘He Named Me Malala’; she also performs a magic trick for Stephen. Kerry Washington discusses 'Scandal and the Global Citizen Festival. The Arcs performed "Outta My Mind" from their album 'Yours, Dreamily,’.

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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 15 - First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
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    #7 - First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

    S1:E15

    First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the "Let Girls Learn" initiative, her life and recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes the MBTI). John Legend discusses the "FreeAmerica" initiative and performs a duet of "America the Beautiful" with Stephen.

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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 16 - Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox
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    #8 - Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

    S1:E16

    Elliot Page discusses ‘Freeheld’ and LGBT progress. Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories’. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Stephen demonstrates Dominic Wilcox's inventions.

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 18 - John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
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    #9 - John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

    S1:E18

    John Kerry discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Claire Danes discusses ‘Homeland’. PewDiePie discusses his YouTube channel and his new book, ‘This Book Loves You’.

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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 20 - Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
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    #10 - Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

    S1:E20

    Yo-Yo Ma sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Whole Foods Apologies. Senator John McCain discusses recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes a polygraph test). Misty Copeland discusses her new documentary, ‘A Ballerina's Tale’. Copeland also performs the courante from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Cello Suite No. 2" with Ma. The Late Show celebrates Ma's 60th birthday.

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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 21 - Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
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    #11 - Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

    S1:E21

    Stephen Colbert's Pander Express. Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Foundation, its projects, and the 2016 election. Billy Eichner discusses ‘Billy on the Street’. Florence and the Machine performs "What Kind of Man" from their album 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.

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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 22 - Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
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    #12 - Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

    S1:E22

    The Big Furry Hat. Gina Rodriguez discusses ‘Jane the Virgin’. Stephen Colbert's Esophagorge. Ben Bernanke discusses the 2008 financial crisis and his new book, ‘The Courage to Act’. Tame Impala performs "The Less I Know the Better" from their album 'Currents’.

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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 23 - Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
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    #13 - Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

    S1:E23

    Stephen Colbert's Digital Doo. Cate Blanchett discusses ‘Truth’. Brian Chesky discusses Airbnb. Buddy Teevens and Elliot Kastner of the Dartmouth Big Green demonstrate their Tackle Dummy.

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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 24 - James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
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    #14 - James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

    S1:E24

    Life Hacked. James Corden discusses ‘The Late Late Show’ and his appointment as Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Corden performs "Me and My Shadow" with Stephen. Shane Smith discusses VICE Media. Halsey performs "New Americana" from her album ‘Badlands’.

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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 25 - Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
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    #15 - Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

    S1:E25

    Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Carey Mulligan discusses ‘Suffragette’ and the British women’s suffrage movement. Stephen takes a meeting with her producer. Elvis Costello discusses his new memoir, ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’, and his father’s influence. Darlene Love performs “Forbidden Nights”, from her album ‘Introducing Darlene Love’, with Costello.

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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 26 - Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses
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    #16 - Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

    S1:E26

    Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Sarah Silverman discusses ‘I Smile Back’ and reads bad jokes written by kids with Stephen. Elijah Wood talks ’The Lord of the Rings’ with Stephen and discusses ‘The Last Witch Hunter’. Orchestral performance by ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’.

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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 27 - Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance
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    #17 - Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

    S1:E27

    Jack Black discusses his years with Tenacious D and Goosebumps. Black performs "My Kind of America" with Stephen. Nick Woodman discusses GoPro. Michelle Dorrance discusses her career and performs a tap dance, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing accompaniment.

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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 31 - Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein
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    #18 - Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

    S1:E31

    Lianne La Havas sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Hillary Clinton discusses her presidential campaign. Anthony Bourdain discusses ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ and his new graphic novel, ’Get Jiro’. Carrie Brownstein discusses her new memoir, ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’.

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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 32 - Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes
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    #19 - Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

    S1:E32

    Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Good Wife’. Jonathan Franzen discusses ‘Purity’. Alabama Shakes performs "Joe" from their album ’Sound & Color’. Franzen reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 33 - Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
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    #20 - Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

    S1:E33

    Seth MacFarlane discusses his new album, ‘No One Ever Tells You’. Focus on the Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses ‘StarTalk’ and the latest scientific discoveries. MacFarlane performs "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)".

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  21. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 34 - Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost
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    #21 - Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

    S1:E34

    The Late Show celebrates Halloween. The Zombies sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rob Gronkowski. Charlie Rose comes out as Frankenstein and discusses ‘Charlie Rose’. Late Show Pumpking Carving Tips. Stacy Schiff comes out as a cat lady and discusses her new book, ‘The Witches: Salem, 1692’. Heavy metal band Ghost performs "Cirice" from their album ‘Meliora’, making their first appearance on a US TV show.

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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 35 - Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho
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    #22 - Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

    S1:E35

    Allison Janney discusses ‘Mom’. Colin Quinn discusses ‘Colin Quinn: The New York Story’. Margaret Cho discusses her new special, ‘Psycho’, and performs "Lice" from her album ‘Cho Dependent’.

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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 36 - Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving
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    #23 - Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

    S1:E36

    Stephen Colbert Gazes into the Infinet. Antonio Banderas discusses ‘The 33’. Reed Hastings discusses Netflix. John Irving discusses his works and his new book, ‘Avenue of Mysteries’, and reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 37 - Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng
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    #24 - Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

    S1:E37

    The Hungry for Power Games (Lawrence Lessig). Daniel Craig discusses ‘Spectre’. Craig rents a new car. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the creative process and her new book, ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’. Dr. Eugenia Cheng discusses baking and mathematics.

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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 38 - Bryan Cranston, Shamir
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    #25 - Bryan Cranston, Shamir

    S1:E38

    Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Bryan Cranston discusses ‘Trumbo’. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Bryan Cranston). Jon Batiste and Stephen visit New Orleans. Shamir performs "On the Regular" from his album ‘Ratchet’.

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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, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley".