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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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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 28

Kristen Bell / Robert Carlyle

1h7.0 / 10

Craig welcomes actress Kristen Bell and actor Robert Carlyle. Paula Poundstone stops by during the email section.

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Guest stars Robert Carlyle, Kristen Bell, Paula Poundstone

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Episode 29

Forest Whitaker / Adam Savage / Jamie Hyneman / A Fine Frenzy

1h7.0 / 10

Craig welcomes actor Forest Whitaker as well as the mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. A Fine Frenzy perform "Blow Away".

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Guest stars Forest Whitaker, Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage

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Episode 35

Lauren Graham / Jessalyn Gilsig / Fruit Bats

1h6.0 / 10

Craig welcomes actresses Lauren Graham and Jessalyn Gilsig. Fruit Bats perform "The Ruminant Band".

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Guest stars Lauren Graham, Jessalyn Gilsig

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Episode 38

Mo'Nique / Stephen Fry

1h

Craig welcomes actress Mo'Nique and comedian Stepehen Fry. Tim Gunn appears in a special edition of "Dear Aquaman".

Episode credits

Guest stars Mo'Nique, Stephen Fry, Tim Gunn

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Episode 43

Kenneth Branagh / The Swell Season

1h7.0 / 10

Craig welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and special guest President George W. Bush (James Adomian). There is no time left for musical guest "The Swell Season", who will appear at a later date.

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Guest stars James Adomian, Kenneth Branagh

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Episode 53

Robin Wright / Wolfgang Puck

1h

Craig welcomes actress Robin Wright (credited as Robin Wright Penn) and cook Wolfgang Puck.

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Guest stars Robin Wright, Wolfgang Puck, Josh Robert Thompson

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Episode 65

Jason Schwartzman / Maria Bello / Kristen Bell / Jason Segel

1h

Craigs 1000th Show. On this special occasion the show is hosted by handpuppet Wavy Ranchero. Wavy welcomes actor Jason Schwartzman, actresses Maria Bello and Kristen Bell. Jason Segel performs "Dracula's Lament".

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Guest stars Jason Schwartzman, Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, Maria Bello

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Episode 78

Carey Mulligan / Paula Poundstone

1h

Craig welcomes actress Carey Mulligan and comedienne Paula Poundstone, who also performs stand-up.

Episode credits

Guest stars Paula Poundstone, Carey Mulligan

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Episode 86

Grant Imahara / Tory Belleci / Kari Byron / The Hotrats

1h

Craig welcomes the Mythbusters Tory Belleci, Kari Byron and Grant Imahara. The Hotrats perform "Pump It Up".

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Guest stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, Grant Imahara

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Episode 127

Kristen Bell / Grant Imahara

1h

Craig welcomes actress Kristen Bell and Mythbuster Grant Imahara. Introduces Geoff Peterson, the gay robot skeleton sidekick.

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Guest stars Kristen Bell, Grant Imahara

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Episode 131

Kunal Nayyar / Slash

1h

Craig welcomes actor Kunal Nayyar, Slash featuring Andrew Stockdale perform "By The Sword". With special appearance by "one of the geniuses from Apple", Betty White. Michael Clarke Duncan reads from Jennifer Love Hewitt's Book.

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Guest stars Kunal Nayyar, Michael Clarke Duncan, Betty White

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

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More about The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Cast

Craig FergusonSelf - Host
Josh Robert ThompsonGeoff Peterson (voice)
Hugh LaurieSelf
Rosie PerezSelf
Steven WrightSelf
Jean RenoSelf
Mila KunisSelf
David SedarisSelf

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Talk Show
Episodes
2,057
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • CBSUnited States

Themes

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