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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert across all 11 seasons.

2015–2026 · 11 seasons · CBS · Comedy · Talk

IMDb

7.2

17k ratings

TMDB

6.1

369 ratings

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Episode Ratings

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AVG

5.9

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Overview

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.

NetworkCBS

Seasons11

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert holds an IMDb rating of 7.2 from 17K votes. Across its 246 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E11 "Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury" at 7.2, and the lowest is S2E67 "The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4" at 4.0. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 5.9 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak7.2

S1E11Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

Low point4.0

S2E67The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4

Averages 5.6 across 246 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 5.9.

Average by season

Season 15.9142 eps

Season 25.3104 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E11Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury7.2

2S1E1George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human7.0

3S1E3Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith7.0

4S1E9Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope7.0

5S2E89John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers7.0

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert have?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has 1816 episodes across 11 seasons.

How many seasons does The Late Show with Stephen Colbert have?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has 11 seasons.

What is The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's IMDb rating?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert holds an IMDb rating of 7.2 from 17K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?

The highest-rated episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is S1E11 “Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury”, rated 7.2 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?

The lowest-rated episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is S2E67 “The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4”, rated 4.0 on IMDb.

Which season of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 5.9 per episode.