---
title: "The Late Late Show with James Corden"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-late-late-show-with-james-corden-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 62223
imdb_id: "tt4280606"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 1198
runtime_minutes: 40
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 147
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-late-late-show-with-james-corden-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Late Late Show with James Corden is an American late-night talk show that aired on CBS. Hosted by English comedian and actor James Corden, the program premiered on March 23, 2015, and concluded on April 27, 2023. The series featured a total of 1,197 episodes. Unlike traditional talk shows, this program utilized a different interview format where guests appeared on stage simultaneously and the host sat to the left rather than behind a desk. Throughout its run, the show featured celebrity interviews and original segments, such as Carpool Karaoke. The production served as the fourth iteration of the Late Late Show franchise, succeeding the tenure of Craig Ferguson. In addition to James Corden, the program featured appearances by Reggie Watts, Louis Waymouth, and Harry Styles. The series was documented across various official platforms and databases, including IMDb and CBS, which cataloged the show as a variety television series.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "James Corden hosts this late night talk show featuring celebrity interviews and unique comedic bits."

### Why Watch
- features celebrity interviews
- includes original show segments

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires interest in late night talk formats
- Tone & Suitability: The program is a standard late night talk show format.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: talk show, conversational, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (164 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 799
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 790 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: David Letterman, Peter Lassally
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Corden** as *Self - Host*
- **Reggie Watts** as *Self - Bandleader*
- **Harry Styles** as *Self - Guest*
- **Allison Janney** as *Self*
- **Jeff Goldblum** as *Self*
- **Anna Kendrick** as *Self*
- **Niall Horan** as *Self - Guest*
- **Liam Payne** as *Self - Guest*
- **Louis Tomlinson** as *Self - Guest*
- **Mila Kunis** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show?
It is a late night talk show hosted by James Corden.

### Q: Who hosts the show?
The program is hosted by James Corden.

### Q: What does the show feature?
The show features celebrity interviews and its own original bits.

### Q: Who did James Corden replace?
James Corden took over the show after Craig Ferguson retired.

### Q: What is the format of the show?
It follows the format of a late night talk show.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [LATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late)
- [List of The Late Late Show with James Corden episodes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Late_Late_Show_with_James_Corden_episodes)
- [LATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/late)
- [List of _The Late Late Show with James Corden_ episodes](https://grokipedia.com/page/List_of_The_Late_Late_Show_with_James_Corden_episodes)
- [Late - definition of late by The Free Dictionary](https://www.thefreedictionary.com/late)
- [The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series 2015-2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4280606)

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