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Season 1 - Best Episodes Of The Late Late Show with James Corden

Overall Rating: ★ 5.6

Season 1 - Best Episodes Of The Late Late Show with James Corden

(Overall Rating: ★ 5.6)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 1 episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.

8 Seasons
1200 Episodes
Ended
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Best Episodes
S1E1 - Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks ★ 7.9
S1E3 - Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges ★ 7.2
S1E5 - Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith ★ 6.8
Worst Episodes
S1E4 - David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk ★ 5.9
S1E2 - Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse ★ 6.6
S1E5 - Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith ★ 6.8
★ 7.9/10 (68 votes)
#1

Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks

S1:E1

The British actor and comedian steps into late night, taking the reins from previous host Craig Ferguson. Guests for the premiere are Tom Hanks and Mila Kunis.

★ 7.2/10 (30 votes)
#2

Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges

S1:E3

James welcomes actor Kevin Hart, actor Will Ferrell and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

★ 6.8/10 (30 votes)
#3

Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith

S1:E5

James welcomes actor Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry and actress Aubrey Plaza.

★ 6.6/10 (29 votes)
#4

Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse

S1:E2

James welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, Chris Pine, and Modest Mouse.

★ 5.9/10 (26 votes)
#5

David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk

S1:E4

James welcomes athlete David Beckham, actress Claire Danes, and actor Bob Odenkirk.

★ 0.0/10
#6

Katie Couric, Jeremy Piven, Emmy Rossum, Olly Murs

S1:E6

James welcomes anchor Katie Couric, actor Jeremy Piven, and actress Emmy Rossum. Musical performance by Olly Murs.

★ 0.0/10
#7

Jeff Goldblum, Beck, Rick Schwartz

S1:E7

James welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, singer-songwriter Beck, and zookeeper Rick Schwartz.

★ 0.0/10
#8

Jordana Brewster, Dave Grohl, Rainn Wilson

S1:E8

James welcomes actress Jordana Brewster, musician Dave Grohl, and actor Rainn Wilson. Musical performance by Saint Motel.

★ 0.0/10
#9

Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Tig Notaro

S1:E9

James welcomes actor Rob Corddry, actress Megan Mullally, and comedian Tig Notaro.

★ 0.0/10
#10

Josh Gad, James Van Der Beek, Jessie Ware

S1:E10

James welcomes actor James Van Der Beek, and actor Josh Gad. Also musical performance by Jessie Ware.

★ 0.0/10
#11

Christoph Waltz, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, George Ezra

S1:E11

James welcomes actress Erin Foster, actress Sara Foster, actor Christoph Waltz, and a musical performance by George Ezra.

★ 0.0/10
#12

Jon Cryer, Freida Pinto, Grace Helbig, Andy Grammer

S1:E12

James welcomes actor Jon Cryer, YouTube personality Grace Helbig, and actress Freida Pinto. Musical performance by Andy Grammer.

★ 0.0/10
#13

Nick Kroll, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee

S1:E13

James welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Katharine McPhee, and model Naomi Campbell.

★ 0.0/10
#14

Michael Douglas, Simon Cowell, Jenny Lewis

S1:E14

James welcomes music executive Simon Cowell, and actor Michael Douglas. Musical performance by Jenny Lewis.

★ 0.0/10
#15

Rosario Dawson, Sharon Osbourne, Tony Hale

S1:E15

James welcomes actress Rosario Dawson, actor Tony Hale, and "The Talk" host Sharon Osbourne.

★ 0.0/10
#16

Ben McKenzie, Mark Ronson, Kristen Stewart

S1:E16

James welcomes actor Ben McKenzie, musician Mark Ronson, and actress Kristen Stewart.

★ 0.0/10
#17

Courteney Cox, Oscar Isaac, Joel McHale, Natalie La Rose

S1:E17

James welcomes actress Courteney Cox, actor Oscar Isaac, actor Joel McHale. Musical performance by Natalie La Rose.

★ 0.0/10
#18

Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Jason Alexander, Estelle

S1:E18

James welcomes actor Jason Alexander, actress Beth Behrs, and actress Kat Dennings. Musical performance by Estelle.

★ 0.0/10
#19

Julie Chen, Gordon Ramsay, The Ting Tings

S1:E19

James welcomes "The Talk" host Julie Chen, Chef Gordon Ramsay, and a musical performance by The Ting Tings.

★ 0.0/10
#20

Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris

S1:E20

James welcomes actor Tituss Burgess, and actress Anna Faris.

★ 0.0/10
#21

Russell Crowe, Kathryn Hahn, Eddie Izzard, Kodaline

S1:E21

James welcomes actor Russell Crowe, actress Kathryn Hahn, actor Eddie Izzard, and musical performance by Kodaline.

★ 0.0/10
#22

Idina Menzel, Kumail Nanjiani, Manic Street Preachers

S1:E22

James welcomes actress Idina Menzel, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and musical performance by Manic Street Preachers.

★ 0.0/10
#23

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whitney Cummings, Gavin James

S1:E23

James welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, comedian Whitney Cummings, and a musical performance by Gavin James.

★ 0.0/10
#24

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, LL Cool J, OK Go

S1:E24

James welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, actor LL Cool J, and a musical performance by OK Go.

★ 0.0/10
#25

Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen

S1:E25

James welcomes actor Dana Carvey, and actress Elizabeth Olsen.

★ 5.9/10 (26 votes)
#1

David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk

S1:E4

James welcomes athlete David Beckham, actress Claire Danes, and actor Bob Odenkirk.

★ 6.6/10 (29 votes)
#2

Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse

S1:E2

James welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, Chris Pine, and Modest Mouse.

★ 6.8/10 (30 votes)
#3

Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith

S1:E5

James welcomes actor Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry and actress Aubrey Plaza.

★ 7.2/10 (30 votes)
#4

Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges

S1:E3

James welcomes actor Kevin Hart, actor Will Ferrell and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

★ 7.9/10 (68 votes)
#5

Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks

S1:E1

The British actor and comedian steps into late night, taking the reins from previous host Craig Ferguson. Guests for the premiere are Tom Hanks and Mila Kunis.

★ 7.9/10 (68 votes)

Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks

S1:E1

The British actor and comedian steps into late night, taking the reins from previous host Craig Ferguson. Guests for the premiere are Tom Hanks and Mila Kunis.

★ 6.6/10 (29 votes)

Chris Pine, Patricia Arquette, Modest Mouse

S1:E2

James welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, Chris Pine, and Modest Mouse.

★ 7.2/10 (30 votes)

Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Leon Bridges

S1:E3

James welcomes actor Kevin Hart, actor Will Ferrell and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

★ 5.9/10 (26 votes)

David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk

S1:E4

James welcomes athlete David Beckham, actress Claire Danes, and actor Bob Odenkirk.

★ 6.8/10 (30 votes)

Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Aubrey Plaza, Echosmith

S1:E5

James welcomes actor Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry and actress Aubrey Plaza.

★ 0.0/10

Katie Couric, Jeremy Piven, Emmy Rossum, Olly Murs

S1:E6

James welcomes anchor Katie Couric, actor Jeremy Piven, and actress Emmy Rossum. Musical performance by Olly Murs.

★ 0.0/10

Jeff Goldblum, Beck, Rick Schwartz

S1:E7

James welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, singer-songwriter Beck, and zookeeper Rick Schwartz.

★ 0.0/10

Jordana Brewster, Dave Grohl, Rainn Wilson

S1:E8

James welcomes actress Jordana Brewster, musician Dave Grohl, and actor Rainn Wilson. Musical performance by Saint Motel.

★ 0.0/10

Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Tig Notaro

S1:E9

James welcomes actor Rob Corddry, actress Megan Mullally, and comedian Tig Notaro.

★ 0.0/10

Josh Gad, James Van Der Beek, Jessie Ware

S1:E10

James welcomes actor James Van Der Beek, and actor Josh Gad. Also musical performance by Jessie Ware.

★ 0.0/10

Christoph Waltz, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, George Ezra

S1:E11

James welcomes actress Erin Foster, actress Sara Foster, actor Christoph Waltz, and a musical performance by George Ezra.

★ 0.0/10

Jon Cryer, Freida Pinto, Grace Helbig, Andy Grammer

S1:E12

James welcomes actor Jon Cryer, YouTube personality Grace Helbig, and actress Freida Pinto. Musical performance by Andy Grammer.

★ 0.0/10

Nick Kroll, Naomi Campbell, Katharine McPhee

S1:E13

James welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Katharine McPhee, and model Naomi Campbell.

★ 0.0/10

Michael Douglas, Simon Cowell, Jenny Lewis

S1:E14

James welcomes music executive Simon Cowell, and actor Michael Douglas. Musical performance by Jenny Lewis.

★ 0.0/10

Rosario Dawson, Sharon Osbourne, Tony Hale

S1:E15

James welcomes actress Rosario Dawson, actor Tony Hale, and "The Talk" host Sharon Osbourne.

★ 0.0/10

Ben McKenzie, Mark Ronson, Kristen Stewart

S1:E16

James welcomes actor Ben McKenzie, musician Mark Ronson, and actress Kristen Stewart.

★ 0.0/10

Courteney Cox, Oscar Isaac, Joel McHale, Natalie La Rose

S1:E17

James welcomes actress Courteney Cox, actor Oscar Isaac, actor Joel McHale. Musical performance by Natalie La Rose.

★ 0.0/10

Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Jason Alexander, Estelle

S1:E18

James welcomes actor Jason Alexander, actress Beth Behrs, and actress Kat Dennings. Musical performance by Estelle.

★ 0.0/10

Julie Chen, Gordon Ramsay, The Ting Tings

S1:E19

James welcomes "The Talk" host Julie Chen, Chef Gordon Ramsay, and a musical performance by The Ting Tings.

★ 0.0/10

Tituss Burgess, Anna Faris

S1:E20

James welcomes actor Tituss Burgess, and actress Anna Faris.

★ 0.0/10

Russell Crowe, Kathryn Hahn, Eddie Izzard, Kodaline

S1:E21

James welcomes actor Russell Crowe, actress Kathryn Hahn, actor Eddie Izzard, and musical performance by Kodaline.

★ 0.0/10

Idina Menzel, Kumail Nanjiani, Manic Street Preachers

S1:E22

James welcomes actress Idina Menzel, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and musical performance by Manic Street Preachers.

★ 0.0/10

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Whitney Cummings, Gavin James

S1:E23

James welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, comedian Whitney Cummings, and a musical performance by Gavin James.

★ 0.0/10

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, LL Cool J, OK Go

S1:E24

James welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, actor LL Cool J, and a musical performance by OK Go.

★ 0.0/10

Dana Carvey, Elizabeth Olsen

S1:E25

James welcomes actor Dana Carvey, and actress Elizabeth Olsen.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 6.9 5
★ 7.9 Mila Kunis, Tom Hanks
★ 5.9 David Beckham, Claire Danes, Bob Odenkirk
5 ★ 4.2 2
★ 5.0 Orlando Bloom, Yvonne Strahovski, O-Town
★ 3.4 Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Keane
James Corden
Reggie Watts
Cast & Crew

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