The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

10 Best Episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 2

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E8

#15 - Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Stephen welcomes Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, and a musical performance by Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 32 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E11

#14 - First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama, and America Ferrera.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 54 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E43

#13 - Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile (Season 2 - Episode 43)

Stephen welcomes Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, and Chris Thile sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 58 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E127

#12 - Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold (Season 2 - Episode 127)

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Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold

The episode was rated 7.87 from 38 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E190

#11 - Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon (Season 2 - Episode 190)

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The episode was rated 7.88 from 57 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E169

#10 - Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band (Season 2 - Episode 169)

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The episode was rated 7.88 from 49 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E139

#9 - Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams (Season 2 - Episode 139)

Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 71 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E183

#8 - Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues (Season 2 - Episode 183)

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The episode was rated 7.93 from 45 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E179

#7 - John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter (Season 2 - Episode 179)

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The episode was rated 7.95 from 62 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E202

#6 - Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher (Season 2 - Episode 202)

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The episode was rated 7.97 from 78 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E178

#5 - Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis (Season 2 - Episode 178)

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The episode was rated 8.02 from 60 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E44

#4 - Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard (Season 2 - Episode 44)

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Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, and Chris Gethard.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 34 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E192

#3 - Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer (Season 2 - Episode 192)

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The episode was rated 8.21 from 43 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E186

#2 - Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week (Season 2 - Episode 186)

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The episode was rated 8.21 from 42 votes.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - S2E145

#1 - Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry (Season 2 - Episode 145)

Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.

The episode was rated 8.53 from 111 votes.

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