The BEST episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden season 5

Every episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden season 5!

Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Demetri Martin
star
10.00
1 votes

#1 - Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Demetri Martin

Season 5 - Episode 63 - Aired 1/23/2020

James welcomes actress Greta Gerwig, filmmaker Noah Baumbach, and a stand-up comedy performance by Demetri Martin.

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Nancy Pelosi, Alesso & Liam Payne
star
9.00
2 votes

#2 - Nancy Pelosi, Alesso & Liam Payne

Season 5 - Episode 87 - Aired 4/13/2020

James welcomes Rep. Nancy Pelosi, DJ Alesso, and singer Liam Payne.

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star
8.67
3 votes

#3 - Jeff Goldblum, Sam Rockwell, Camila Morrone, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Season 5 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/12/2019

Guest host Jeff Goldblum welcomes actor Sam Rockwell, actress Camila Morrone, and a musical performance by Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

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star
8.50
2 votes

#4 - Cynthia Erivo, Ashton Kutcher, BTS

Season 5 - Episode 65 - Aired 1/28/2020

James welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo, actor Ashton Kutcher, plus a chat and musical performance by BTS featuring their late night debut of new song “Black Swan.”

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star
8.00
1 votes

#5 - Jeff Goldblum, James Blake

Season 5 - Episode 102 - Aired 5/12/2020

James welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by James Blake.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#6 - Rachel Brosnahan, Anderson .Paak

Season 5 - Episode 125 - Aired 8/10/2020

James welcomes actress Rachel Brosnahan and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#7 - Russell Crowe, Bob Behnken, Doug Hurley, Charlie Puth

Season 5 - Episode 124 - Aired 6/25/2020

James welcomes actor Russell Crowe, astronauts Bob Behnken & Doug Hurley, and a musical performance by Charlie Puth.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#8 - Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, Leslie Odom Jr.

Season 5 - Episode 103 - Aired 5/13/2020

James welcomes actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, actor Paul Mescal, and a musical performance by Leslie Odom Jr.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#9 - Hugh Jackman, Alec Benjamin

Season 5 - Episode 94 - Aired 4/23/2020

James welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Alec Benjamin.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#10 - Ray Romano, Mike D & Ad-Rock, Alec Benjamin

Season 5 - Episode 93 - Aired 4/22/2020

James welcomes actor Ray Romano, musicians Mike D & Ad-Rock, and a musical performance by Alec Benjamin.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#11 - Bob Odenkirk, Leslie Jordan, JP Saxe & Julia Michaels

Season 5 - Episode 90 - Aired 4/16/2020

James welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk, actor Leslie Jordan, and singers JP Saxe & Julia Michaels.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#12 - Nicholas Hoult, Lior Suchard, Sam Fischer

Season 5 - Episode 101 - Aired 5/11/2020

James welcomes actor Nicholas Hoult, mentalist Lior Suchard, and a musical performance by Sam Fischer.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#13 - Vin Diesel, Eiza González, Niall Horan

Season 5 - Episode 86 - Aired 3/12/2020

James welcomes actor Vin Diesel, actress Eiza González, plus a musical performance and Carpool Karaoke with Niall Horan.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#14 - Thandie Newton, Niall Horan

Season 5 - Episode 83 - Aired 3/9/2020

James welcomes actress Thandie Newton, plus an interview with and musical performance by Niall Horan.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#15 - Usher, Alison Pill, Javier Hernández

Season 5 - Episode 81 - Aired 3/4/2020

James welcomes singer Usher, actress Alison Pill, and soccer player Javier Hernández.

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star
8.00
1 votes

#16 - Beth Behrs, Sam Claflin, Grace VanderWaal

Season 5 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/13/2019

James welcomes actress Beth Behrs, actor Sam Claflin, and a musical performance by Grace VanderWaal.

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star
8.00
3 votes

#17 - Cobie Smulders, Kristin Chenoweth

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/3/2019

James welcomes actress Cobie Smulders plus an interview with and musical performance by Kristin Chenoweth.

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star
7.67
3 votes

#18 - Hailee Steinfeld, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mallrat

Season 5 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/29/2019

James welcomes actress Hailee Steinfeld, actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and a musical performance by Mallrat.

star
7.67
3 votes

#19 - John Travolta, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Taylor-Johnson

Season 5 - Episode 47 - Aired 12/4/2019

James welcomes actor John Travolta, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and director Sam Taylor-Johnson.

star
7.67
3 votes

#20 - Adam Pally, Mo Rocca, BTS

Season 5 - Episode 76 - Aired 2/25/2020

James welcomes actor Adam Pally, actor Mo Rocca, plus Carpool Karaoke with BTS.

star
7.67
3 votes

#21 - Jamie Lee Curtis, JJ Redick, Alexander 23

Season 5 - Episode 126 - Aired 8/11/2020

James welcomes actress Jamie Lee Curtis, basketball player JJ Redick, and a musical performance by Alexander 23.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton
star
7.63
8 votes

#22 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton

Season 5 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/30/2019

James welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and actress Linda Hamilton.

star
7.50
2 votes

#23 - Gavin Newsom, Doja Cat

Season 5 - Episode 119 - Aired 6/17/2020

James welcomes Governor Gavin Newsom and a musical performance by Doja Cat.

star
7.50
2 votes

#24 - Lena Waithe, Raleigh Ritchie

Season 5 - Episode 121 - Aired 6/22/2020

James welcomes screenwriter Lena Waithe and a musical performance by Raleigh Ritchie.

star
7.50
2 votes

#25 - Michael Sheen, Justin Willman

Season 5 - Episode 110 - Aired 6/2/2020

James welcomes actor Michael Sheen and magician Justin Willman.