The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Season 9
Season 9 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 8.
- 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 9 Progress Shield
Kristen Bell
Aug 27, 2012 · 60 min
On the first show in the new studio, Craig welcomes actress Kristen Bell. Regis Philbin stops by before the show.
Jeremy Irons / Monica Potter
Sep 5, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Jeremy Irons and actress Monica Potter. The performance of comedian Gerry Dee is rescheduled to a later date.
Ben Stein / Rhona Mitra / Brooks McBeth
Sep 10, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes author Ben Stein and actress Rhona Mitra. Comedian Brooks McBeth performs stand-up. Featuring Sandra the Rhino voiced by Dana DeLorenzo (uncredited).
Katey Sagal / Michael J. Massimino
Sep 13, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Katey Sagal and astronaut Michael J. Massimino (credited as Mike Massimino).
Tom Lennon / Brit Marling
Sep 14, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Tom Lennon and actress Brit Marling.
Sophia Bush
Sep 19, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Sophia Bush. Jeff Garlin appears in the cold open.
Tom Selleck / June Diane Raphael
Sep 25, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Tom Selleck and actress June Diane Raphael.
Anne Heche / Jennifer Carpenter
Sep 27, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actresses Anne Heche and Jennifer Carpenter.
Sanjay Gupta / Ginnifer Goodwin
Oct 5, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta and actress Ginnifer Goodwin.
Phil McGraw / Hana Mae Lee
Oct 23, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes TV host Phil McGraw and actress Hana Mae Lee.
Tom Hanks / Phil Hanley
Oct 29, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Tom Hanks. Comedian Phil Hanley performs stand-up comedy.
Rashida Jones / David Morrissey
Oct 31, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Rashida Jones and actor David Morrissey. Also appearing is Craig's nephew Ross.
Tenacious D / Sarah Shahi
Nov 5, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes musicians Jack Black & Kyle Gass and actress Sarah Shahi. Tenacious D perform "Simply Jazz".
Matthew Perry / RZA
Nov 7, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Matthew Perry and musician RZA.
Billy Crystal / Bérénice Marlohe
Nov 14, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Billy Crystal and actress Bérénice Marlohe.
Max Greenfield / Lucy Punch
Nov 15, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Max Greenfield and actress Lucy Punch.
Marion Cotillard / Kevin Pollak
Nov 20, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Marion Cotillard and actor Kevin Pollak.
Kristin Davis / Nat Faxon
Nov 29, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Kristin Davis and actor Nat Faxon.
Cheryl Hines / Peter Sagal / Richie Sambora
Dec 5, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Cheryl Hines and radio host Peter Sagal. Music by Richie Sambora and band.
Chris O'Dowd / Beth Behrs
Dec 12, 2012 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Chris O'Dowd and actress Beth Behrs.
Drew Brees / Steve Carell / Nikki Reed / Channing Tatum / Julie Chen / Neil Patrick Harris / Bone Patrol
Feb 3, 2013 · 60 min
Emmy Rossum / Jon Ronson
Feb 6, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Emmy Rossum and author Jon Ronson.
Larry King / Abbie Cornish
Mar 5, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes TV host Larry King and actress Abbie Cornish.
George Hamilton / Jessica Lucas
Mar 11, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor George Hamilton and actress Jessica Lucas.
Megan Mullally / Alison Brie
Mar 15, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actresses Megan Mullally and Alison Brie.
Drew Carey / Jane Levy
Apr 9, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes comedian Drew Carey and actress Jane Levy.
Kevin Bacon / Rebecca Hall
Apr 23, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actor Kevin Bacon and actress Rebecca Hall.
Sara Rue / John Cho
May 13, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Sara Rue and actor John Cho.
Jeff Garlin / Anne Heche
May 30, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes comedian Jeff Garlin and actress Anne Heche.
Maggie Gyllenhaal / Matt Goldich
Jun 21, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stand-up comedy by Matt Goldich.
Sandra Bullock / Jim McDonald
Jun 26, 2013 · 60 min
Craig welcomes actress Sandra Bullock. Comedian Jim McDonald performs stand-up comedy.