The Late Late Show with James Corden: Season 7
Season 7 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 James Corden Season 6.
- 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 7 Progress Shield
Patrick Stewart, Vance Joy
Sep 7, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and a musical performance by Vance Joy.
Ron Funches, Justin Quiles
Sep 8, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Ron Funches and a musical performance by Justin Quiles.
Dr. Phil, Teddy Swims
Sep 9, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes television host Dr. Phil and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.
Drew Barrymore, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Sep 13, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Cobie Smulders, Regina Hall
Sep 14, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Cobie Smulders and actress Regina Hall.
Cedric the Entertainer, Gillian Anderson
Sep 15, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Cedric the Entertainer and actress Gillian Anderson.
Angela Bassett, NCT 127
Sep 16, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Angela Bassett and a musical performance by NCT 127.
Ken Jeong, Lola Young
Sep 20, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Ken Jeong and a musical performance by Lola Young.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Suni Lee
Sep 21, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and gymnast Suni Lee.
Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Bill Gates
Sep 22, 2021 · 40 min
James welcomes actress Nicole Kidman, actress Melissa McCarthy, and philanthropist Bill Gates.
Rihanna, Ben Platt
Sep 23, 2021 · 45 min
James interviews Ben Platt who performs "For Forever" from Dear Evan Hansen. Plus, James steps in as Rihanna's assistant ahead of her Savage X Fenty fashion show.
Khloe Kardashian, Jade Bird
Sep 27, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes TV personality Khloe Kardashian and a musical performance by Jade Bird.
Mayim Bialik, Gillian Jacobs
Sep 28, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Mayim Bialik and actress Gillian Jacobs.
Tyra Banks, Leslie Odom Jr.
Sep 29, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes TV personality Tyra Banks and actor Leslie Odom Jr.
Andy Serkis, Beth Behrs
Sep 30, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Andy Serkis and actress Beth Behrs.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Ludacris, Lord Huron
Oct 4, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Jamie Lee Curtis, rapper/actor Ludacris, and a musical performance by Lord Huron.
Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Jake Wesley Rogers
Oct 5, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actress Gabrielle Union, and musician Jake Wesley Rogers.
Judy Greer, Annaleigh Ashford, Cat Power
Oct 6, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Judy Greer, actress Annaleigh Ashford, and a musical performance by Cat Power.
Daniel Craig, Rami Malek
Oct 7, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actor Rami Malek.
Dave Grohl, Kate Beckinsale, Coldplay, Selena Gomez
Oct 18, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes musician Dave Grohl, actress Kate Beckinsale, and a musical performance by Coldplay feat. Selena Gomez.
Hailee Steinfeld, Lee Pace, Coldplay
Oct 19, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Hailee Steinfeld, actor Lee Pace, and a musical performance by Coldplay.
Jamie Foxx, Coldplay, We Are KING, Jacob Collier
Oct 20, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Jamie Foxx and a musical performance by Coldplay feat. We Are KING and Jacob Collier.
Larry David, Coldplay
Oct 21, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Larry David and a musical performance by Coldplay.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Ben Schwartz, Leon Bridges
Oct 25, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy, actor Ben Schwartz, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Melanie C, David Boreanaz, Finneas
Oct 26, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes singer Melanie C, actor David Boreanaz and a musical performance by Finneas.
Jeffrey Wright, Edgar Wright, Glass Animals
Oct 27, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, director Edgar Wright, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Andie MacDowell, Rudi Dharmalingam, Calum Scott
Oct 28, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Andie MacDowell, actor Rudi Dharmalingam, and a musical performance by Calum Scott.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Nick Kroll, Patton Oswalt
Nov 1, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, actor Nick Kroll, and a comedic performance by Patton Oswalt.
Anna Kendrick, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Atsuko Okatsuka
Nov 2, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, actor O'Shea Jackson Jr., and comedian Atsuko Okatsuka.
Jack McBrayer, Alexandra Shipp, Angels & Airwaves
Nov 4, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Jack McBrayer, actress Alexandra Shipp, and a musical performance by Angels & Airwaves.
Tig Notaro, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Muna, Phoebe Bridgers
Nov 8, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Tig Notaro, sociology professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, band Muna, and singer Phoebe Bridgers.
Gal Gadot, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tori Kelly
Nov 9, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Gal Gadot, actor Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and a musical performance by Tori Kelly.
Dwayne Johnson, Avril Lavigne
Nov 10, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Dwayne Johnson and a musical performance by Avril Lavigne.
Andrew Garfield, Jamie Dornan, Laurie Kilmartin
Nov 11, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Andrew Garfield, actor Jamie Dornan, and comedian Laurie Kilmartin.
John Lithgow, Jack Whitehall, King Calaway
Nov 15, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor John Lithgow, actor Jack Whitehall, and a musical performance by King Calaway.
Mindy Kaling, Yvonne Orji, Majid Jordan
Nov 16, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Mindy Kaling, actress Yvonne Orji, and a musical performance by Majid Jordan.
Kirsten Dunst, John Cho, Trey Wakeman
Nov 17, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor John Cho, and a comedic performance by Trey Wakeman.
Salma Hayek, Keith Urban
Nov 18, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actress Salma Hayek, plus a talk and musical performance by Keith Urban.
Adrien Brody, Zazie Beetz, Little Simz
Nov 22, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Adrien Brody, actress Zazie Beetz, and a musical performance by Little Simz.
Nicholas Hoult, Aisling Bea, BTS
Nov 23, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Nicholas Hoult, comic Aisling Bea, and a musical performance by BTS.
Jeff Goldblum, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Buddle
Nov 24, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, actress Caitriona Balfe, and comic Sophie Buddle.
Kristin Chenoweth; Kal Penn
Nov 30, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes Broadway actor and singer Kristin Chenoweth; comedian and actor Kal Penn.
Octavia Spencer; Max Greenfield; Travis
Dec 1, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Octavia Spencer and Max Greenfield. Musical performance by Travis.
Bill Burr; Glenn Howerton; Meghan Trainor
Dec 2, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes comedian and actor Bill Burr; actor Glenn Howerton. Musical performance by Meghan Trainor.
Zachary Levi, Nicole Byer, Nnena
Dec 6, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes comedian Nicole Byer; actor Zachary Levi. Musical performance by Nnena.
Ansel Elgort; Jane Levy; Blair Socci
Dec 7, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes actor Ansel Elgort, actor Jane Levy, and comedian Blair Socci.
Mariah Carey, BTS
Dec 8, 2021 · 45 min
James celebrates his 1000th episode with Mariah Carey and musical guest BTS.
Gavin Newsom; Hannah Waddingham; She & Him
Dec 9, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes California governor Gavin Newsom; actor Hannah Waddingham. Musical performance by She & Him.
Katie Couric, Zach Woods, Dave Gahan & Soulsavers
Dec 13, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes journalist Katie Couric; actor Zach Woods. Musical performance by Dave Gahan and Soulsavers.
Dwyane Wade, Tessa Thompson, Andrew Michaan
Dec 14, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes former professional basketball players Dwayne Wade; actress Tessa Thompson. Comedy performance by Andrew Michaan.
Ariana DeBose, RuPaul, Jimmie Allen
Dec 15, 2021 · 45 min
Actress Ariana DeBose; TV personality RuPaul.
Kristin Davis, Chloë Grace Moretz, BTS
Dec 16, 2021 · 45 min
James welcomes Kristin Davis and Chloe Grace Moretz. BTS performs.
Aaron Sorkin, Sophia Bush
Jan 3, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Aaron Sorkin and Sophia Bush
Lily Collins, William Jackson Harper, St. Vincent
Jan 4, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Lily Collins, William Jackson Harper, St. Vincent. Musical performance by St. Vincent.
Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Andrew Sleighter
Jan 5, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Andrew Sleighter.
Adam DeVine, Neve Campbell, Japanese Breakfast
Jan 18, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Adam DeVine, Neve Campbell, Japanese Breakfast.
Dakota Johnson, Josh Gad, Hippo Campus
Jan 19, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Dakota Johnson, Josh Gad. Musical performance by Hippo Campus.
Rachel Brosnahan, Ed Helms, Samm Henshaw
Jan 20, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Rachel Brosnahan, Ed Helms, Samm Henshaw.
David Arquette, Nick Thune, Jackie Kashian
Jan 24, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes David Arquette, Nick Thune. Comedic performance by Jackie Kashian.
Christina Ricci, Jeremy O. Harris, Everybody's Talking about Jamie
Jan 25, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Christina Ricci, Jeremy O. Harris. Musical performance by Everybody's Talking about Jamie.
Sydney Sweeney, Daveed Diggs, Joy Crookes
Jan 26, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Sydney Sweeney, Daveed Diggs, Joy Crookes.
Patrick Wilson, Brooklyn Beckham, Gunna
Jan 31, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Patrick Wilson, Brooklyn Beckham, Gunna.
Johnny Knoxville, Nick Offerman, Tolliver
Feb 1, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Johnny Knoxville, Nick Offerman, Tolliver.
Dave Franco, Annette Bening, The Linda Lindas
Feb 2, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Dave Franco, Annette Bening. Musical performance The Linda Lindas.
Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Nicki Minaj
Feb 3, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Musical performance by Nicki Minaj.
Jenny Slate, Murray Bartlett, Von Miller, Teddy Swims
Feb 14, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Jenny Slate, Murray Bartlett, Von Miller, Teddy Swims.
Charlie Day, Anna Chlumsky, Bastille
Feb 15, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Charlie Day, Anna Chlumsky. Musical performance by Bastille.
Aaron Donald, Adam McKay, Rebecca Hall
Feb 16, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Aaron Donald, Adam McKay, Rebecca Hall.
Chloe Kim, Ike Barinholtz, Parcels
Feb 17, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Chloe Kim, Ike Barinholtz. Musical performance by Parcels.
Sam Richardson, Haley Bennett, Sam Morril
Feb 21, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Sam Richardson, Haley Bennett, Sam Morril.
Whitney Cummings, Shaun White, Natalie Hemby
Feb 22, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Whitney Cummings, Shaun White, Natalie Hemby.
Hilary Duff, Dave Grohl, Carlie Hanson
Feb 23, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Hilary Duff, Dave Grohl, Carlie Hanson.
Will Arnett, Nathan Chen, Machine Gun Kelly & Willow Smith
Feb 24, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Will Arnett, Nathan Chen. Musical performance by Machine Gun Kelly & Willow Smith.
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cynthia Erivo, Kimberly Clark
Feb 28, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cynthia Erivo, Kimberly Clark.
Pamela Adlon, Taika Waititi, Pinegrove
Mar 1, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Pamela Adlon, Taika Waititi, Pinegrove.
Patrick Stewart, Collin Farrell, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
Mar 2, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Patrick Stewart, Collin Farrell, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis.
Camila Cabello & Nathan Lane
Mar 3, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Camila Cabello & Nathan Lane.
LaKeith Stanfield, Ryan Tedder, One Republic
Mar 7, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes LaKeith Stanfield, Ryan Tedder. Musical performance by One Republic.
Jennifer Garner, Greg Kinnear, 5 Seconds of Summer
Mar 8, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Jennifer Garner, Greg Kinnear. Musical performance by 5 Seconds of Summer.
Bob Odenkirk, Edi Patterson, Walk the Moon
Mar 9, 2022 · 45 min
Bob Odenkirk, Edi Patterson. Musical performance by Walk the Moon.
Adam Scott, Joachim Trier, Maria Bamford
Mar 10, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Adam Scott, Joachim Trier, Maria Bamford.
Venus Williams, Zach Braff, Akeem Woods
Mar 14, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Venus Williams, Zach Braff, Akeem Woods.
James Marsden, Minnie Driver, Gayle
Mar 15, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes James Marsden, Minnie Driver. Musical performance by Gayle.
Rosario Dawson, John Cameron Mitchell, Duran Duran
Mar 16, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Rosario Dawson, John Cameron Mitchell. Musical performance by Duran Duran.
Lizzo, Gabrielle Union, Pillow Queens
Mar 21, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Lizzo, Gabrielle Union. Musical performance by Pillow Queens.
Olivia Rodrigo, Renate Reinsve, Cirque du Soleil's Ovo.
Mar 22, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Olivia Rodrigo, Renate Reinsve. Performance by Cirque du Soleil's Ovo.
Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Chris Laker
Mar 23, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Chris Laker.
Rose McIver, Tony Hawk, Yungblud
Mar 28, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Rose McIver, Tony Hawk. Musical performance by Yungblud.
Jake Johnson, Jay Hernandez
Mar 29, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Jake Johnson, Jay Hernandez.
Pablo Schreiber, David Duchovny, Christina Perri
Mar 30, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Pablo Schreiber, David Duchovny, Christina Perri.
Maria Bakalova, Stephen Merchant, Wet Leg
Mar 31, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Maria Bakalova, Stephen Merchant. Musical performance by Wet Leg.
Lisa Kudrow, Mira Sorvino, Jimmie Allen
Apr 4, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Lisa Kudrow, Mira Sorvino. Musical performance by Jimmie Allen.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine
Apr 5, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine.
Mark Wahlberg, Judy Greer, Sigrid
Apr 6, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Mark Wahlberg, Judy Greer. Musical performance by Sigrid.
Pedro Pascal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Toni Cornell
Apr 18, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Pedro Pascal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Toni Cornell.
Elle Fanning, Anthony Ramos, UPSAHL
Apr 19, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Elle Fanning, Anthony Ramos. Musical performance by UPSAHL.
Pete Holmes, Lucy Boynton, Jay Jurden.
Apr 20, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Pete Holmes, Lucy Boynton, Jay Jurden.
Nicolas Cage, Aaron Paul, Professor Robert Winston
Apr 21, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Nicolas Cage, Aaron Paul, Professor Robert Winston.
Henry Winkler, Wyatt Russell, Lara Beitz
Apr 25, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Henry Winkler, Wyatt Russell, Lara Beitz.
Ray Romano, Brooklyn Decker, Joy Downer
Apr 26, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Ray Romano, Brooklyn Decker, Joy Downer
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Pete Yorn
Apr 27, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Pete Yorn.
Molly Shannon, Josh Groban, Big Thief
Apr 28, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Molly Shannon, Josh Groban. Musical performance by Big Thief.
Dakota Fanning, Jamie Bell, T-Pain
May 2, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Dakota Fanning, Jamie Bell, T-Pain
Monica Barbaro, Tom Cruise, Teddy Swims
May 3, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Monica Barbaro, Tom Cruise,Teddy Swims
Mackenzie Davis, Colin Hanks
May 4, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Mackenzie Davis, Colin Hanks
Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Walker
May 5, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen with musical performance by Tom Walker
Anthony Anderson, Michael Bublé
May 9, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes actors Anthony Anderson, Michael Bublé
Rebel Wilson, Eugenio Derbez, Joe Zimmerman
May 10, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes comedian/actor Rebel Wilson, actor Eugenio Derbez with a comedic performance by Joe Zimmerman
Jessica Biel, David Spade, Bastille
May 11, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes actors Jessica Biel, David Spade, with a musical performance by Bastille
Niecy Nash, Paul W. Downs, Smashing Pumpkins
May 12, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes Niecy Nash, Paul W. Downs, with a musical performance by Smashing Pumpkins
Ciara, Jenna Dewan, Steven Rogers
May 16, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes musical artist Ciara, actor Jenna Dewan, and a performance by Steven Rogers.
Hannah Einbinder, Lennon Parham, the cast of "Hadestown"
May 17, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes actors Hannah Einbinder and Lennon Parham. With a performance by the cast of "Hadestown"
Sheryl Crow, Rhea Seehorn
May 18, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes musical artist Sheryl Crow and actor Rhea Seehorn
Jean Smart, Joshua Jackson, DNCE
May 19, 2022 · 45 min
James welcomes actors Jean Smart, Joshua Jackson. With a musical performance by DNCE
Billie Eilish, David Harbour, Lizzo
Jun 27, 2022
Broadcasting from London, James welcomes singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and actor David Harbour. James also does Carpool Karaoke with Lizzo.