---
title: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-late-late-show-with-craig-ferguson-2005"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 14981
imdb_id: "tt0437729"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 11
episodes_count: 2057
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 118
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-late-late-show-with-craig-ferguson-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish actor and comedian Craig Ferguson. As the third iteration of the Late Late Show franchise, the program aired on CBS from January 3, 2005, until December 19, 2014. The series followed the Late Show with David Letterman in the network's late-night lineup and was produced by Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Taped in front of a live studio audience at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, the show was filmed directly above the Bob Barker Studio. The program featured Craig Ferguson alongside sidekicks including a robot skeleton and a horse. The show was directed by Brian McAloon and featured appearances by guests such as Kristen Bell and Dana DeLorenzo, with contributions from Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, and Joseph Bolter. The format served as a satire of the traditional late-night talk show concept while maintaining standard elements of the genre.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson hosts this satirical take on the traditional American late-night talk show format."

### Why Watch
- unique comedic perspective
- engaging celebrity interviews

### Caveats & Content Note
- late-night broadcast schedule
- satirical format may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The show is a standard late-night talk show format intended for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, comedic, talk-show, late-night

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (141 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 934
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 927 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Craig Ferguson** as *Self - Host*
- **Kristen Bell** as *Self*
- **Dana DeLorenzo** as *Beth*
- **Ariel Tweto** as *Self*
- **Rashida Jones** as *Self*
- **Neil Patrick Harris** as *Self*
- **Josh Robert Thompson** as *Geoff Peterson (voice)*
- **Paula Poundstone** as *Self*
- **Jean Reno** as *Self*
- **Mila Kunis** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who hosts the show?
The show is hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson.

### Q: Where is the show filmed?
It is taped in front of a live studio audience at CBS Television City in Los Angeles.

### Q: When does the show air?
The program airs on weekdays in the United States at 12:37 a.m.

### Q: Who produces the series?
The show is produced by Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios.

### Q: What is the format of the show?
It is a late-night talk show that features a satirical approach to the traditional talk show concept.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Show_with_Craig_Ferguson)
- [LATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late)
- [The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series 2005-2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437729)
- [The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2005 vol. 1 in chronological ...](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC0eUZJUitmYQ2c1Rq-M9S33ui_v3wOWa)
- [LATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/late)
- [The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/the-late-late-show-with-craig-ferguson)

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