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Julie Bowen / Jonathan Winters / Priscilla Ahn
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
TV series
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
200511 seasons6.8 / 10
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson premiered January 3, 2005. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.
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Episode 3
Julie Chen / Maria Bello / Shelby Lynne
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 6
Julie Chen / Neil Patrick Harris / Sophia Myles
1h8.0 / 10
Craig welcomes TV host Julie Chen for a "Big Brother" update, actor Neil Patrick Harris and actress Sophia Myles.
Episode credits
Guest stars Julie Chen, Neil Patrick Harris, Sophia Myles
Episode 9
Lynn Ferguson / Lance Morrow
1h8.0 / 10
Craig welcomes his sister, actress Lynn Ferguson and author Lance Morrow.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lynn Ferguson
Episode 10
Seann William Scott / Lena Heady
1h
Craig welcomes actress Lena Heady. Sean William Scott is stuck in traffic, so he welcomes segment producer Lisa Ammerman instead.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lisa Ammerman, Lena Headey
Episode 11
Julie Chen / Jason Biggs / The Ting Tings
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 12
Paulina Porizkova / Ken Tucker / Tally Hall
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 14
Jason Segel / Dr Dog / Steve Hofstetter
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 15
Kristen Bell / Josh Radnor
1h
Craig welcomes actress Kristen Bell, actor Josh Radnor. With special feature of "Murder, She Wrote" with Samuel L. Jackson.
Episode credits
Guest stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Radnor, Kristen Bell
Episode 16
Denis Leary / Marianne Jean-Baptiste
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Michael Clarke Duncan / Shirley Manson / Jamie Lidell
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 20
Drew Carey / Tony Parker / Lady Antebellum
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 21
Melina Kanakaredes / Gina Carano / Amy Macdonald
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 22
Tim Daly / Anna Friel / Alice Cooper
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 24
Lauren Graham / Patrick Pedraja / Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 25
Margaret Cho / Randy Newman / Randy Newman
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 26
Seth Green / Betty White / Smothers Brothers
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 27
Thandie Newton / Barry Sonnenfeld / Jim Bianco
1h7.0 / 10
Craig welcomes actress Thandie Newton and director Barry Sonnenfeld. Musical Guest Jim Bianco performs "I Got A Thing For You".
Episode credits
Guest stars Thandiwe Newton, Barry Sonnenfeld, Jim Bianco
Episode 30
Matt Lucas & David Walliams / Tom Morello
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 32
Rachael Ray / Leanne Marshall / Laura Marling
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 33
Chris Matthews / Christopher Mintz-Plasse
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 37
Pepe the King Prawn / Saffron Burrows
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 38
Ben Stein / Parminder Nagra / The New York Dolls
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 44
Christian Slater / Luke Dempsey / Eric Hutchinson
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 51
Steve Harvey / Sarah Shahi / The Bacon Brothers
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 52
James Lipton / Sara Gilbert / Sarah McLachlan
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 56
Neil Patrick Harris / Julia Fordham
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 58
Tony Curtis / Megalyn Echikunwoke / Oppenheimer
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 59
Kristin Chenoweth / Diedrich Bader
1h6.0 / 10
Craig welcomes actress Kristin Chenoweth and actor Diedrich Bader. Kristin Chenoweth performs "I'll Be Home For Christmas".
Episode credits
Guest stars Kristin Chenoweth, Diedrich Bader
Episode 64
Carrie Fisher / Julie Benz
1h7.0 / 10
Craig welcomes actresses Carrie Fisher and Julie Benz.
Episode credits
Guest stars Julie Benz, Carrie Fisher
Episode 67
Samuel L. Jackson / Death Cab for Cutie
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 71
Billy Bob Thornton / Conor Oberst
1h
Craig welcomes actor Billy Bob Thornton, Conor Oberst performs "Cape Canaveral". Special Guest Tom Arnold stops by.
Episode credits
Guest stars Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Arnold
Episode 79
Kristin Scott Thomas / Josh Jackson
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 83
Sarah Chalke / Jeffrey Dean Morgan / Seal
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 86
Jennifer Love Hewitt / Matthew Rhys
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 87
James Earl Jones / Rosemarie DeWitt
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 90
Cuba Gooding Jr. / Freida Pinto
1h
Craig welcomes actor Cuba Gooding Jr., actress Freida Pinto and Special Guest Henry Winkler.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Freida Pinto, Henry Winkler
Episode 91
Dominic Monaghan / Rosemarie DeWitt
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 92
Michael Sheen / Russell Peters / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
1h
Episode credits
Guest stars Sharon Jones, Russell Peters, Michael Sheen
Episode 93
Alfred Molina / Lance Burton
1h
Craig welcomes actor Alfred Molina and in this first show of "Magic Week" magician Lance Burton, introduced by Neil Patrick Harris. Features a special segment of "ESPN UK".
Episode credits
Guest stars Alfred Molina, Lance Burton, Neil Patrick Harris
Episode 94
Robin Williams / Jason Randal
1h
In the second night of "Magic Week", Craig welcomes actor Robin Williams and magician Jason Randal, introduced by Neil Patrick Harris.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robin Williams, Jason Randal, Neil Patrick Harris
Episode 95
Samuel L. Jackson / Jason Hudy
1h
As "Magic Week" continues, Craig welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and magician Jason Hudy, introduced by Neil Patrick Harris.
Episode credits
Guest stars Samuel L. Jackson, Neil Patrick Harris
Episode 96
Garry Shandling / Ed Alonzo
1h
In this Episode of "Magic Week", the roof is leaky and Craig welcomes comedian Garry Shandling as well as magician Ed Alonzo, introduced by Neil Patrick Harris.
Episode credits
Guest stars Garry Shandling, Ed Alonzo, Neil Patrick Harris
Episode 97
Kristen Bell / Franz Ferdinand
1h8.0 / 10
In the final show of "Magic Week", Craig welcomes actress Kristen Bell and musician Alex Kapranos. He later performs magic with the help of Kristen Bell and "Marguerite" (Ed Alonzo). Franz Ferdinand perform "Ulysses".
Episode credits
Guest stars Ed Alonzo, Alex Kapranos, Kristen Bell, Neil Patrick Harris
Episode 98
Michael Clarke Duncan / Richard Zoglin / Adele
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 103
David Boreanaz / Philip Johnson / Zac Brown Band
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 104
Bill Maher / Chris Klein
1h7.0 / 10
Craig welcomes comedian Bill Maher and actor Chris Klein.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bill Maher, Chris Klein
Episode 110
Desmond Tutu
1h9.0 / 10
Craig welcomes Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Episode credits
Guest stars Desmond Tutu
Episode 119
Julia Louis-Dreyfus / Dropkick Murphys
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 122
Virginia Madsen / Jason Ritter / Chicago
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 123
Jerry O'Connell / Tucker Albrizzi / Patrick Pedraja / Ra Ra Riot
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 125
Isabella Rossellini / Linda Cardellini
1h
Craig welcomes actresses Isabella Rosselini and Linda Cardellini. Also appearing: comedian Steven Wright.
Episode credits
Guest stars Isabella Rossellini, Linda Cardellini, Steven Wright
Episode 127
Brittany Murphy / Christopher Gorham
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 129
Dwight Yoakam / Mary McCormack
1h8.0 / 10
Craig welcomes musician Dwight Yoakam and actress Mary McCormack.
Episode credits
Guest stars Dwight Yoakam, Mary McCormack
Episode 130
Adam Goldberg / Anna Gunn / Brett Dennen
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 133
Jessica Lange / Tom Lennon / Madeleine Peyroux
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 134
Simon Cowell / Jean Smart / Erin McCarley
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 141
Kenneth Branagh / Antony and the Johnsons
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 142
Michael Douglas / Carrie Ann Inaba
1h6.0 / 10
Craig welcomes actor Michael Douglas and dance competition judge Carrie Ann Inaba.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Douglas, Carrie Ann Inaba
Episode 146
Melina Kanakaredes / Nathan Fillion / Zac Brown Band
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 147
Matthew McConaughey / Cokie Roberts
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 149
Steven Wright / Bryce Dallas Howard
1h8.0 / 10
Craig welcomes comedian Steven Wright and actress Bryce Dallas Howard. Henry Winkler appears as a 'personal budget expert'.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Winkler, Steven Wright
Episode 151
Laurence Fishburne / Paula Poundstone
1h
Craig welcomes actor Laurence Fishburne and comedienne Paula Poundstone, who also performs stand-up.
Episode credits
Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Paula Poundstone
Episode 153
Ewan McGregor / All American Rejects
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Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 158
Mark Ruffalo / Mindy Kaling / The Decemberists
1h
Craig welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo and actress Mindy Kaling. The Decemberists perform "Hazards of Love 2".
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark Ruffalo, Mindy Kaling
Episode 161
Mary-Louise Parker / Guillermo del Toro / Tori Amos
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 164
Elizabeth Perkins / Mark Burnett / Bernie Williams
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 168
Chris Matthews / Theresa Andersson
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 174
Sandra Bullock / Metric / David Feldman
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 178
Mary Steenburgen / Bettye LaVette / Todd Sawyer
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 181
Eric Idle / Dr. Lisa Masterson
1h
Craig welcomes comedian Eric Idle.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eric Idle
Episode 182
Evan Rachel Wood / Christopher Gorham
1h
Craig welcomes actress Evan Rachel Wood and actor Christopher Gorham.
Episode credits
Guest stars Evan Rachel Wood, Christopher Gorham
Episode 183
Julie Chen / Michael Ian Black / Will Dailey
1h7.0 / 10
Craig welcomes TV host Julie Chen and comedian Michael Ian Black. With special guest "America's No. 1 Lifeguard" Henry Winkler.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Ian Black, Henry Winkler, Julie Chen
Episode 187
John Larroquette / Will Dailey / Charlie Viracola
1h
Episode credits
Guest stars John Larroquette
Episode 188
Rosie Perez / Mike Massimino
1h8.0 / 10
Craig welcomes actress Rosie Perez and astronaut Mike Massimino.
Episode credits
Guest stars Rosie Perez, Michael J. Massimino
Episode 189
Isaac Mizrahi / Shohreh Aghdashloo
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 190
Paris Hilton / Alan Furst / Ray LaMontagne
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 191
Margaret Cho / Michael Lewis / Eric Church
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 193
Tom Lennon / Kelly Rowland / Dobie Maxwell
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 195
Rashida Jones / José Andrés / Jim Breuer
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 197
Christiane Amanpour / Johnny Galecki
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 200
Saffron Burrows
1h
Craig welcomes actress Saffron Burrows.
Episode credits
Guest stars Saffron Burrows
Episode 201
Edie Falco / Les Stroud / Lisa Landry
1h
Where to watch The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonEpisode 205
Don Rickles / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
1h
Episode credits
Guest stars Don Rickles, Sharon Jones
Episode 207
Betty White / Mitch Albom / Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal
1h
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Cast
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Rosie PerezSelf
Steven WrightSelf
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- Original language
- English
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CBSUnited States
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