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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 9 Episode 114 - 7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)

    S9:E114

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 58 - Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress
    3.9/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress

    S8:E58

    Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 67 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4
    4.0/10(30 votes)

    #3 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4

    S2:E67

    Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 16 - Maggie Haberman
    4.2/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Maggie Haberman

    S8:E16

    Stephen welcomes journalist Maggie Haberman.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 19 - Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
    4.3/10(38 votes)

    #5 - Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

    S2:E19

    Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.

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  6. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 69 - Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song
    4.4/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

    S6:E69

    Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 8 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
    4.5/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

    S2:E8

    Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

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  8. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 16 - Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
    4.5/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

    S2:E16

    Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.

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  9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 20 - Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
    4.5/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

    S2:E20

    Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.

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  10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 65 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2
    4.5/10(26 votes)

    #10 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2

    S2:E65

    Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston.

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  11. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 68 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5
    4.5/10(26 votes)

    #11 - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5

    S2:E68

    Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election

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  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 15 - Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot Kennedy
    4.5/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot Kennedy

    S8:E15

    Stephen welcomes Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, writer Armando Iannucci and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.

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  13. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 105 - Elizabeth Olsen, Jena Friedman
    4.5/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Elizabeth Olsen, Jena Friedman

    S8:E105

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  14. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 96 - Maurice DuBois, Jonathan Groff
    4.5/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Maurice DuBois, Jonathan Groff

    S10:E96

    A Tariff Carol. Late Show Presents: Stephen Colbert's Mature Content for Kids! (special appearance by Guy Fieri). Maurice DuBois discusses his new role on the ‘CBS Evening News’ and recent politics. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Just in Time’.

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  15. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 199 - John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones
    4.6/10(34 votes)

    #15 - John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones

    S1:E199

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  16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 Episode 42 - Sting, Thandie Newton
    4.6/10(34 votes)

    #16 - Sting, Thandie Newton

    S2:E42

    Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.

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  17. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 4 Episode 10 - “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”
    4.6/10(31 votes)

    #17 - “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”

    S4:E10

    A celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.

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  18. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6 Episode 9 - Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County
    4.6/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

    S6:E9

    Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.

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  19. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 17 - Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan
    4.6/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan

    S8:E17

    Stephen welcomes immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and political adviser Cody Keenan.

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  20. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episode 96 - Stephen A. Smith, Dylan McDermott, the cast of "Ted Lasso", Davido
    4.6/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Stephen A. Smith, Dylan McDermott, the cast of "Ted Lasso", Davido

    S8:E96

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

    #21 - 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

    S9:E9

    Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

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  22. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 10 Episode 59 - Jeremy Bash, David Schwimmer, Kwame Alexander
    4.6/10(30 votes)

    #22 - Jeremy Bash, David Schwimmer, Kwame Alexander

    S10:E59

    Jeremy Bash discusses the upcoming TikTok ban in the United States. David Schwimmer discusses 'Goosebumps'. Kwame Alexander discusses his new book, 'How Sweet the Sound'.

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  23. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 11 Episode 33 - Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole
    4.6/10(37 votes)

    #23 - Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole

    S11:E33

    Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’. Gary Cole discusses the ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Origins’ crossover event.

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  24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 11 Episode 36 - Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn
    4.6/10(32 votes)

    #24 - Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn

    S11:E36

    Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses ‘The Beast in Me’. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, ‘The First Eight’.

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  25. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 152 - Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts
    4.7/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

    S1:E152

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Worst Episodes Summary

"7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)" 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 7/11/2024. This episode scored 3.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress".