The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Season 8
Season 8 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 7.
- 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 8 Progress Shield
Hugh Laurie / Saffron Burrows
Aug 22, 2011 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and actress Saffron Burrows.
Chi McBride / Ariel Tweto
Aug 30, 2011 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Chi McBride and reality TV star Ariel Tweto.
Carey Mulligan / Paula Poundstone
Oct 18, 2011 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Carey Mulligan and comedienne Paula Poundstone, who also performs stand-up comedy.
Drew Carey / Linda Cunningham
Nov 11, 2011 · 60 min
Craig welcomes comedian Drew Carey and his mother-in-law, author Linda Cunningham. Celebrities read excerpts from her book, Geoff is voiced by comedian Louie Anderson.
Pierce Brosnan / Laura Lippman
Dec 8, 2011 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Pierce Brosnan and author Laura Lippman.
Jason Segel / Johnny Galecki
Dec 23, 2011 · 60 min
In this "Email Christmas Spectacular", Craig is joined by actors Johnny Galecki and Jason Segel for an episode packed with tweets and emails.
RZA / Melissa Rauch
Jan 4, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes musician RZA and actress Melissa Rauch.
Isaac Mizrahi / Sophia Bush
Jan 10, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi and actress Sophia Bush.
Rachel Bilson / Jonathan Ames
Feb 3, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Rachel Bilson and writer Jonathan Ames.
Lisa Kudrow / Weird Al Yankovic
Feb 9, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and comedian 'Weird Al' Yankovic, who also performs "TMZ".
Carol Burnett / Phil Keoghan
Feb 13, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes comedienne Carol Burnett and TV host Phil Keoghan.
Jon Cryer / Morena Baccarin
Feb 15, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Jon Cryer and actress Morena Baccarin.
Jayma Mays / Jean-Michel Cousteau
Feb 20, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Jayma Mays and explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Eric Idle / Sarah Paulson
Feb 27, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes comedian Eric Idle and actress Sarah Paulson.
Dennis Miller / The Light Brigade
Mar 2, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes comedian Dennis Miller, The Light Brigade perform "Till the Wheels come off".
Anne Rice / Geoff Tate
Mar 19, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes author Anne Rice, comedian Geoff Tate performs stand-up.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan / Bryan Miller
Apr 5, 2012 · 60 min
On Geoff's second Birthday, Craig welcomes actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Comedian Bryan Miller performs stand-up.
Jenna Fischer / Danny Huston
May 9, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Jenna Fischer and actor Danny Huston. With another edition of "The Rather Late Programme with Prince Charles", featuring musician Steve Jones.
Mila Kunis / Michael Clarke Duncan / Rashida Jones / Ariel Tweto / David Sedaris
May 14, 2012 · 60 min
Craig takes the show to Scotland. He goes fishing with Geoff Petersen, tours a glaswegian cemetary with actress Mila Kunis, has a drink with actor Michael Clarke Duncan, takes a wa
Alex Salmond / Mila Kunis / Rashida Jones
May 15, 2012 · 60 min
On the second show in Scotland, Craig spends a day on the beach with actress Rashida Jones, has a chat with First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, goes fishing with Geoff Peterso
Michael Clarke Duncan / Mila Kunis
May 16, 2012 · 60 min
In Scotland, Craig takes a trip down memory lane with actor Michael Clarke Duncan in Glasgow, continues his dinner with actress Rashida Jones, reality star Ariel Tweto and comedian
Mila Kunis / Ariel Tweto / Fred MacAulay
May 17, 2012 · 60 min
In Scotland, Craig has a drink with actress Mila Kunis, visits a museum with reality star Ariel Tweto, picks outfits with Ariel Tweto and Mila Kunis, welcomes his guest, scottish c
David Sedaris / Michael Clarke Duncan / Mila Kunis / Ariel Tweto / Rashida Jones
May 18, 2012 · 60 min
On the final show in Scotland, Craig takes a walk with actress Mila Kunis, goes fishing with Geoff Peterson, chats with comedian David Sedaris, reads emails and tweets with actor M
Ben McKenzie / Shohreh Aghdashloo
May 28, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Ben McKenzie and actress Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Howie Mandel / Sutton Foster
May 30, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes TV host Howie Mandel and actress Sutton Foster.
Jeff Garlin / Sonya Walger
Jun 1, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes comedian Jeff Garlin and actress Sonya Walger.
Morgan Freeman / Ben Dukes
Jun 20, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Morgan Freeman. Ben Dukes performs "Down In Flames".
Jeff Daniels / John Irving
Jun 21, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and author John Irving.
Tyler Perry / Matt Kirshen
Jun 29, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Tyler Perry. Matt Kirshen performs stand-up comedy.
Selma Blair / Adam Savage
Aug 1, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Selma Blair and mythbuster Adam Savage.
Chris Hardwick / Carla Gugino
Aug 8, 2012 · 60 min
On the last show before the move to a new studio, Craig welcomes actress Carla Gugino. Chris Hardwick joins Craig for emails and tweets.