The BEST episodes of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson season 8

Every episode of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson season 8!

"The Late Late Show" is a (very) late night talk show hosted by Craig Ferguson and airs after "The Late Show with David Letterman". Craig hosts many international guests along with Geoff Peterson, his robot skeleton B.F.F.

Last Updated: 1/4/2026Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Chris Hardwick, Carla Gugino
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9.50
4 votes

#1 - Chris Hardwick, Carla Gugino

Season 8 - Episode 126 - Aired 8/8/2012

TV host Chris Hardwick helps Craig with reading the tweets and e-mails; from "Political Animals", actress Carla Gugino; Craig and the whole Late Late Show crew gather for the very last bit in the old studio.

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Craig visits Scotland (4) with Mila Kunis, Rashida Jones, David Sedaris, Ariel Tweto, Fred MacAulay, The Imagineers
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9.33
3 votes

#2 - Craig visits Scotland (4) with Mila Kunis, Rashida Jones, David Sedaris, Ariel Tweto, Fred MacAulay, The Imagineers

Season 8 - Episode 82 - Aired 5/17/2012

Part 4 of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in Scotland. Starring Mila Kunis, Rashida Jones, David Sedaris, Ariel Tweto, Scotland's own Fred MacAulay; music by The Imagineers; weird cows; introducing Jordan Malone as "Young Craig"; with Secretariat and Geoff Peterson as Geoff Peterson. Locations: Glasgow (Necropolis, Cathedral, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Tron Theatre), Glamis Castle, Edinburgh (the Deacon Brodie's Tavern, a kilt shop), Arbroath harbour.

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9.00
3 votes

#3 - Judd Apatow, Katherine Jenkins

Season 8 - Episode 60 - Aired 4/12/2012

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9.00
6 votes

#4 - Craig visits Scotland (1) with Mila Kunis, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rashida Jones, Ariel Tweto, David Sedaris, The Imagineers

Season 8 - Episode 79 - Aired 5/14/2012

Part 1 of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in Scotland. Starring Mila Kunis, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rashida Jones, Ariel Tweto, David Sedaris, weird cows; music by The Imagineers; kilts; introducing Jordan Malone as "Young Craig"; with Secretariat and Geoff Peterson as Geoff Peterson. Locations: Glamis Castle, Arbroath (harbour, the beach), Glasgow Necropolis, the Spur Hotel in Cumbernauld, the Tron Theatre in Glasgow.

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9.00
2 votes

#5 - Craig visits Scotland (3) with Michael Clarke Duncan, Rashida Jones, David Sedaris, Ariel Tweto, The Imagineers

Season 8 - Episode 81 - Aired 5/16/2012

Part 3 of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in Scotland. Starring Michael Clarke Duncan, Rashida Jones, David Sedaris, Ariel Tweto, Cumbernauld High head teacher Walter Muir; music by The Imagineers; the lady who lives in Craig's old house Karin McNally; introducing Jordan Malone as "Young Craig"; with Secretariat and Geoff Peterson as Geoff Peterson. Locations: Cumbernauld High, Craig's old street in Cumbernauld, Glamis Castle, the Tron Theatre in Glasgow.

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9.00
3 votes

#6 - Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rutina Wesley

Season 8 - Episode 86 - Aired 5/23/2012

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9.00
3 votes

#7 - Steve Carell, Don Winslow

Season 8 - Episode 100 - Aired 6/19/2012

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9.00
3 votes

#8 - Mark Wahlberg, Sloane Crosley

Season 8 - Episode 103 - Aired 6/22/2012

From "Ted", actor and producer Mark Wahlberg; author Sloane Crosley; the show opens with Jeff Daniels performing his song "Baby Take Your Tongue Outta My Mouth, I'm Kissing You Goodbye".

Kristin Davis, Chris O'Dowd
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9.00
3 votes

#9 - Kristin Davis, Chris O'Dowd

Season 8 - Episode 45 - Aired 3/9/2012

Kevin Kline, Alice Eve
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8.67
3 votes

#10 - Kevin Kline, Alice Eve

Season 8 - Episode 63 - Aired 4/17/2012

Kristen Bell
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8.67
3 votes

#11 - Kristen Bell

Season 8 - Episode 127 - Aired 8/27/2012

For the very first show in the new studio, Craig welcomes actress Kristen Bell; TV host Regis Philbin raises doubts about the new studio during the cold open.

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8.50
2 votes

#12 - Andy Garcia; Cody Horn

Season 8 - Episode 95 - Aired 6/12/2012

From "For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada", actor Andy Garcia; from "Magic Mike", actress Cody Horn. Matt Kirshen preempted.

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8.50
2 votes

#13 - Ellen Page; Lee Brice

Season 8 - Episode 96 - Aired 6/13/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#14 - Don Rickles; Max Greenfield

Season 8 - Episode 97 - Aired 6/14/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#15 - First Minister Alex Salmond; Kelly MacDonald; Kevin McKidd

Season 8 - Episode 99 - Aired 6/18/2012

The First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond; from "Brave", actress Kelly MacDonald and actor Kevin McKidd.

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8.50
2 votes

#16 - Morgan Freeman, Ben Dukes

Season 8 - Episode 101 - Aired 6/20/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#17 - William Shatner; Breckin Meyer

Season 8 - Episode 105 - Aired 6/26/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#18 - Kenneth Branagh; Ted Alexandro

Season 8 - Episode 112 - Aired 7/19/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#19 - Julie Chen; Chris Messina

Season 8 - Episode 109 - Aired 7/16/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#20 - Minnie Driver; Colin Mochrie

Season 8 - Episode 115 - Aired 7/24/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#21 - Selma Blair, Adam Savage

Season 8 - Episode 121 - Aired 8/1/2012

Jeremy Irons; Monica Potter
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8.50
2 votes

#22 - Jeremy Irons; Monica Potter

Season 8 - Episode 133 - Aired 9/5/2012

From "The Words", actor Jeremy Irons; from "Parenthood", actress Monica Potter. Gerry Dee preempted and only appeared during "What Did We Learn on the Show Tonight, Craig?".

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8.50
2 votes

#23 - Jason Schwartzman; Rory Scovel

Season 8 - Episode 94 - Aired 6/11/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#24 - Howie Mandel, Sutton Foster

Season 8 - Episode 91 - Aired 5/30/2012

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8.50
2 votes

#25 - DJ Qualls; Wolfgang Puck

Season 8 - Episode 90 - Aired 5/29/2012

Actor DJ Qualls; chef Wolfgang Puck.