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The Worst Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!

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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 N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/24/2015. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud".

  • Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
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    #1 - Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

    Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 11/24/2015

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

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  • Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud
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    #2 - Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

    Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 11/25/2015

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

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  • Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson
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    #3 - Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

    Season 1 Episode 53 - Aired 12/7/2015

    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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  • Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
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    #4 - Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

    Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 12/8/2015

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

    Director: N/A

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  • 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

    Season 1 Episode 55 - Aired 12/9/2015

    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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  • Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
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    #6 - Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

    Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 12/10/2015

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

    Director: N/A

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  • 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

    Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 12/11/2015

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

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  • Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
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    #8 - Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

    Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 12/14/2015

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

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  • Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze
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    #9 - Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

    Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 12/15/2015

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

    Director: N/A

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

    Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 12/16/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus
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    #11 - Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

    Season 1 Episode 61 - Aired 12/17/2015

    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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  • Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges
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    #12 - Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

    Season 1 Episode 62 - Aired 12/18/2015

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

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  • Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey
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    #13 - Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

    Season 1 Episode 63 - Aired 1/4/2016

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

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  • John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals
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    #14 - John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

    Season 1 Episode 64 - Aired 1/5/2016

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

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  • Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day
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    #15 - Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

    Season 1 Episode 65 - Aired 1/6/2016

    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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  • Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team
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    #16 - Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

    Season 1 Episode 66 - Aired 1/7/2016

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

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  • Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves
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    #17 - Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

    Season 1 Episode 67 - Aired 1/8/2016

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

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

    Season 1 Episode 68 - Aired 1/11/2016

    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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  • 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

    Season 1 Episode 69 - Aired 1/12/2016

    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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  • Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney
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    #20 - Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

    Season 1 Episode 70 - Aired 1/13/2016

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

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  • Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty
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    #21 - Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

    Season 1 Episode 71 - Aired 1/14/2016

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

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  • Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford
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    #22 - Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

    Season 1 Episode 72 - Aired 1/15/2016

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

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  • Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace
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    #23 - Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

    Season 1 Episode 73 - Aired 1/18/2016

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

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  • Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price
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    #24 - Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

    Season 1 Episode 74 - Aired 1/19/2016

    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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  • James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run
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    #25 - James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

    Season 1 Episode 75 - Aired 1/20/2016

    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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