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Season 4 - Best Episodes Of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Overall Rating: ★ 7.1

Season 4 - Best Episodes Of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.1)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 4 episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch

10 Seasons
1628 Episodes
Returning Series
Comedy Talk
Best Episodes
S4E1 - John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji ★ 7.6
S4E22 - Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo ★ 7.2
S4E5 - Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People ★ 6.9
Worst Episodes
S4E10 - “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened” ★ 4.6
S4E4 - Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock ★ 5.2
S4E12 - Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage ★ 6.0
★ 7.6/10 (40 votes)
#1

John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji

S4:E1

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

Smatthew Sep 6, 2018

John Krasinski is a delight. I love how down to earth he is, and how easily he can spin a joke.

★ 7.2/10 (37 votes)
#2

Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo

S4:E22

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.

★ 6.9/10 (32 votes)
#3

Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People

S4:E5

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.

★ 6.7/10 (29 votes)
#4

Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste

S4:E16

Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.

★ 6.7/10 (27 votes)
#5

Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels

S4:E19

Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.

★ 6.6/10 (31 votes)
#6

Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan

S4:E2

Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.

★ 6.6/10 (33 votes)
#7

Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich

S4:E17

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.

★ 6.5/10 (33 votes)
#8

Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott

S4:E23

Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.

★ 6.5/10 (30 votes)
#9

Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson

S4:E24

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.

★ 6.4/10 (34 votes)
#10

Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan

S4:E3

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.

★ 6.4/10 (32 votes)
#11

Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie

S4:E9

Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.

★ 6.4/10 (34 votes)
#12

Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords

S4:E14

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.

★ 6.4/10 (27 votes)
#13

Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges

S4:E18

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.

★ 6.4/10 (29 votes)
#14

Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki

S4:E20

Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.

★ 6.4/10 (28 votes)
#15

Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power

S4:E21

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.

★ 6.3/10 (32 votes)
#16

Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart

S4:E7

Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.

★ 6.3/10 (27 votes)
#17

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti

S4:E25

Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.

★ 6.2/10 (30 votes)
#18

Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson

S4:E11

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.

★ 6.2/10 (33 votes)
#19

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani

S4:E13

Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.

★ 6.1/10 (37 votes)
#20

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport

S4:E6

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.

★ 6.1/10 (27 votes)
#21

John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit

S4:E8

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.

★ 6.1/10 (28 votes)
#22

America Ferrera, Nas

S4:E15

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.

★ 6.0/10 (29 votes)
#23

Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage

S4:E12

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.

★ 5.2/10 (32 votes)
#24

Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock

S4:E4

Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.

★ 4.6/10 (30 votes)
#25

“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.

★ 4.6/10 (30 votes)
#1

“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.

★ 5.2/10 (32 votes)
#2

Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock

S4:E4

Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.

★ 6.0/10 (29 votes)
#3

Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage

S4:E12

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.

★ 6.1/10 (37 votes)
#4

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport

S4:E6

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.

★ 6.1/10 (27 votes)
#5

John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit

S4:E8

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.

★ 6.1/10 (28 votes)
#6

America Ferrera, Nas

S4:E15

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.

★ 6.2/10 (30 votes)
#7

Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson

S4:E11

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.

★ 6.2/10 (33 votes)
#8

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani

S4:E13

Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.

★ 6.3/10 (32 votes)
#9

Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart

S4:E7

Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.

★ 6.3/10 (27 votes)
#10

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti

S4:E25

Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.

★ 6.4/10 (34 votes)
#11

Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan

S4:E3

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.

★ 6.4/10 (32 votes)
#12

Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie

S4:E9

Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.

★ 6.4/10 (34 votes)
#13

Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords

S4:E14

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.

★ 6.4/10 (27 votes)
#14

Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges

S4:E18

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.

★ 6.4/10 (29 votes)
#15

Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki

S4:E20

Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.

★ 6.4/10 (28 votes)
#16

Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power

S4:E21

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.

★ 6.5/10 (33 votes)
#17

Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott

S4:E23

Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.

★ 6.5/10 (30 votes)
#18

Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson

S4:E24

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.

★ 6.6/10 (31 votes)
#19

Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan

S4:E2

Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.

★ 6.6/10 (33 votes)
#20

Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich

S4:E17

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.

★ 6.7/10 (29 votes)
#21

Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste

S4:E16

Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.

★ 6.7/10 (27 votes)
#22

Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels

S4:E19

Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.

★ 6.9/10 (32 votes)
#23

Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People

S4:E5

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.

★ 7.2/10 (37 votes)
#24

Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo

S4:E22

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.

★ 7.6/10 (40 votes)
#25

John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji

S4:E1

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

Smatthew Sep 6, 2018

John Krasinski is a delight. I love how down to earth he is, and how easily he can spin a joke.

★ 7.6/10 (40 votes)

John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji

S4:E1

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

Smatthew Sep 6, 2018

John Krasinski is a delight. I love how down to earth he is, and how easily he can spin a joke.

★ 6.6/10 (31 votes)

Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan

S4:E2

Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.

★ 6.4/10 (34 votes)

Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan

S4:E3

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.

★ 5.2/10 (32 votes)

Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock

S4:E4

Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.

★ 6.9/10 (32 votes)

Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People

S4:E5

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.

★ 6.1/10 (37 votes)

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport

S4:E6

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.

★ 6.3/10 (32 votes)

Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart

S4:E7

Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.

★ 6.1/10 (27 votes)

John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit

S4:E8

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.

★ 6.4/10 (32 votes)

Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie

S4:E9

Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.

★ 4.6/10 (30 votes)

“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.

★ 6.2/10 (30 votes)

Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson

S4:E11

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.

★ 6.0/10 (29 votes)

Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage

S4:E12

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.

★ 6.2/10 (33 votes)

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani

S4:E13

Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.

★ 6.4/10 (34 votes)

Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords

S4:E14

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.

★ 6.1/10 (28 votes)

America Ferrera, Nas

S4:E15

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.

★ 6.7/10 (29 votes)

Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste

S4:E16

Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.

★ 6.6/10 (33 votes)

Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich

S4:E17

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.

★ 6.4/10 (27 votes)

Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges

S4:E18

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.

★ 6.7/10 (27 votes)

Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels

S4:E19

Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.

★ 6.4/10 (29 votes)

Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki

S4:E20

Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.

★ 6.4/10 (28 votes)

Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power

S4:E21

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.

★ 7.2/10 (37 votes)

Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo

S4:E22

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.

★ 6.5/10 (33 votes)

Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott

S4:E23

Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.

★ 6.5/10 (30 votes)

Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson

S4:E24

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.

★ 6.3/10 (27 votes)

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti

S4:E25

Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 6.6 25
★ 7.5 Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
★ 5.3 Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
4 ★ 6.4 25
★ 7.6 John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji
★ 4.6 “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”
7 ★ 6.3 25
★ 7.1 Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
★ 5.4 Rebecca Ferguson
8 ★ 5.4 18
★ 6.1 Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James Taylor
★ 4.7 Maggie Haberman
2 ★ 4.9 25
★ 5.7 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
★ 4.3 Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
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