The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Julie Chen / Neil Patrick Harris / Sophia Myles
Sep 8, 2008
Craig welcomes TV host Julie Chen for a "Big Brother" update, actor Neil Patrick Harris and actress Sophia Myles.
Lynn Ferguson / Lance Morrow
Sep 11, 2008
Craig welcomes his sister, actress Lynn Ferguson and author Lance Morrow.
Seann William Scott / Lena Heady
Sep 12, 2008
Craig welcomes actress Lena Heady. Sean William Scott is stuck in traffic, so he welcomes segment producer Lisa Ammerman instead.
Kristen Bell / Josh Radnor
Sep 19, 2008
Craig welcomes actress Kristen Bell, actor Josh Radnor. With special feature of "Murder, She Wrote" with Samuel L. Jackson.
Thandie Newton / Barry Sonnenfeld / Jim Bianco
Oct 7, 2008
Craig welcomes actress Thandie Newton and director Barry Sonnenfeld. Musical Guest Jim Bianco performs "I Got A Thing For You".
Kristin Chenoweth / Diedrich Bader
Nov 28, 2008
Craig welcomes actress Kristin Chenoweth and actor Diedrich Bader. Kristin Chenoweth performs "I'll Be Home For Christmas".
Carrie Fisher / Julie Benz
Dec 12, 2008
Craig welcomes actresses Carrie Fisher and Julie Benz.
Billy Bob Thornton / Conor Oberst
Dec 23, 2008
Craig welcomes actor Billy Bob Thornton, Conor Oberst performs "Cape Canaveral". Special Guest Tom Arnold stops by.
Cuba Gooding Jr. / Freida Pinto
Jan 28, 2009
Craig welcomes actor Cuba Gooding Jr., actress Freida Pinto and Special Guest Henry Winkler.
Alfred Molina / Lance Burton
Feb 2, 2009
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".
Robin Williams / Jason Randal
Feb 3, 2009
In the second night of "Magic Week", Craig welcomes actor Robin Williams and magician Jason Randal, introduced by Neil Patrick Harris.
Samuel L. Jackson / Jason Hudy
Feb 4, 2009
As "Magic Week" continues, Craig welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and magician Jason Hudy, introduced by Neil Patrick Harris.
Garry Shandling / Ed Alonzo
Feb 5, 2009
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.
Kristen Bell / Franz Ferdinand
Feb 6, 2009
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
Bill Maher / Chris Klein
Feb 17, 2009
Craig welcomes comedian Bill Maher and actor Chris Klein.
Isabella Rossellini / Linda Cardellini
Mar 31, 2009
Craig welcomes actresses Isabella Rosselini and Linda Cardellini. Also appearing: comedian Steven Wright.
Dwight Yoakam / Mary McCormack
Apr 13, 2009
Craig welcomes musician Dwight Yoakam and actress Mary McCormack.
Michael Douglas / Carrie Ann Inaba
Apr 30, 2009
Craig welcomes actor Michael Douglas and dance competition judge Carrie Ann Inaba.
Steven Wright / Bryce Dallas Howard
May 11, 2009
Craig welcomes comedian Steven Wright and actress Bryce Dallas Howard. Henry Winkler appears as a 'personal budget expert'.
Laurence Fishburne / Paula Poundstone
May 13, 2009
Craig welcomes actor Laurence Fishburne and comedienne Paula Poundstone, who also performs stand-up.
Mark Ruffalo / Mindy Kaling / The Decemberists
May 22, 2009
Craig welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo and actress Mindy Kaling. The Decemberists perform "Hazards of Love 2".
Evan Rachel Wood / Christopher Gorham
Jul 7, 2009
Craig welcomes actress Evan Rachel Wood and actor Christopher Gorham.
Julie Chen / Michael Ian Black / Will Dailey
Jul 8, 2009
Craig welcomes TV host Julie Chen and comedian Michael Ian Black. With special guest "America's No. 1 Lifeguard" Henry Winkler.
Rosie Perez / Mike Massimino
Jul 15, 2009
Craig welcomes actress Rosie Perez and astronaut Mike Massimino.