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The Best Episodes of Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1

Every episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1!

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Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 1 - Amy Poehler, Vice President Joe Biden, A Great Big World
    6.8/10(50 votes)

    #1 - Amy Poehler, Vice President Joe Biden, A Great Big World

    S1:E1

    "Late Night" kicks off the Seth Meyers era by welcoming guests actress Amy Poehler, Vice President Joe Biden, and a performance by pop duo A Great Big World.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 2 - Kanye West, Russell Wilson
    5.6/10(33 votes)

    #2 - Kanye West, Russell Wilson

    S1:E2

    Rapper Kanye West; Superbowl Champion Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 3 - Kelly Ripa, Robyn Doolittle, Brad Paisley
    5.9/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Kelly Ripa, Robyn Doolittle, Brad Paisley

    S1:E3

    TV host Kelly Ripa; author Robyn Doolittle; country music singer Brad Paisley performs.

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  4. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 4 - Lena Dunham, Anthony Mackie, John Mayer Trio
    5.9/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Lena Dunham, Anthony Mackie, John Mayer Trio

    S1:E4

    Actress Lena Dunham; actor Anthony Mackie; blues rock band John Mayer Trio performs.

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  5. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 5 - Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Sophia Bush, Michael Che
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Sophia Bush, Michael Che

    S1:E5

    Actors Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart; actress Sophia Bush; comic Michael Che.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 6 - Brian Williams, Naomi Campbell, The Hold Steady
    4.7/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Brian Williams, Naomi Campbell, The Hold Steady

    S1:E6

    Journalist Brian Williams; model Naomi Campbell; alt/indie rock band The Hold Steady performs.

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  7. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 7 - Ralph Fiennes, Allison Williams, Mike Birbiglia
    4.9/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Ralph Fiennes, Allison Williams, Mike Birbiglia

    S1:E7

    Actor Ralph Fiennes; actress Allison Williams; comic Mike Birbiglia.

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  8. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 8 - Ice-T & Coco Austin, Nick Kroll, Rick Ross
    5.4/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Ice-T & Coco Austin, Nick Kroll, Rick Ross

    S1:E8

    Actor Ice T & wife, Coco; comic Nick Kroll; rapper Rick Ross performs.

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  9. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 9 - Martha Stewart, Lil' Jon
    4.9/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Martha Stewart, Lil' Jon

    S1:E9

    Lifestyle expert Martha Stewart; rapper Lil' Jon.

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  10. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 10 - Kenan Thompson, Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski, Sarah Lewis
    5.4/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Kenan Thompson, Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski, Sarah Lewis

    S1:E10

    Actor Kenan Thompson; figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski; author Sarah Lewis.

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  11. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 11 - Andy Samberg, Busy Philipps, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer
    5.6/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Andy Samberg, Busy Philipps, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer

    S1:E11

    Actor Andy Samberg; actress Busy Philipps; actresses Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.

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  12. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 12 - Rachel Maddow, Ike Barinholtz, Titanfall demo
    4.8/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Rachel Maddow, Ike Barinholtz, Titanfall demo

    S1:E12

    TV host Rachel Maddow; actor Ike Barinholtz; Titanfall demo.

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  13. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 13 - Dr. Oz, Norman Reedus, American Authors
    5.2/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Dr. Oz, Norman Reedus, American Authors

    S1:E13

    Dr. Mehmet Oz; actor Norman Reedus; alt/indie rock band American Authors perform.

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  14. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 14 - Tilda Swinton, Warren Buffett, Dan Gilbert, Carrie Brownstein, Lo-Fang
    5.4/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Tilda Swinton, Warren Buffett, Dan Gilbert, Carrie Brownstein, Lo-Fang

    S1:E14

    Actress Tilda Swinton; investor Warren Buffett; businessman Dan Gilbert; actress Carrie Brownstein; indie pop/alt rock singer Lo-Fang performs.

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  15. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 15 - Christian Slater, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Andy Daly
    5.0/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Christian Slater, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Andy Daly

    S1:E15

    Actor Christian Slater; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; actor Andy Daly.

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  16. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 16 - Anderson Cooper, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Iggy Azalea
    5.1/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Anderson Cooper, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Iggy Azalea

    S1:E16

    TV host Anderson Cooper; models Alessandra Ambrosio and Behati Prinsloo; Australian rapper Iggy Azalea performs.

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  17. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 17 - Jason Sudeikis, Kathryn Hahn, David Remnick
    5.5/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Jason Sudeikis, Kathryn Hahn, David Remnick

    S1:E17

    Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Kathryn Hahn; journalist David Remnick.

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  18. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 18 - Wendy Williams, Lena Headey, Eugene Mirman
    5.1/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Wendy Williams, Lena Headey, Eugene Mirman

    S1:E18

    TV host Wendy Williams; actress Lena Headey; comic Eugene Mirman.

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  19. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 19 - Greg Kinnear, Shailene Woodley, Band of Skulls
    5.1/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Greg Kinnear, Shailene Woodley, Band of Skulls

    S1:E19

    Actor Greg Kinnear; actress Shailene Woodley; English alt/indie rock band Band of Skulls performs.

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  20. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 20 - John Leguizamo, Zosia Mamet, Kostya Kennedy
    5.1/10(21 votes)

    #20 - John Leguizamo, Zosia Mamet, Kostya Kennedy

    S1:E20

    Actor John Leguizamo; actress Zosia Mamet; author Kostya Kennedy.

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  21. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 21 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Kyle MacLachlan, Karmin
    4.4/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Kyle MacLachlan, Karmin

    S1:E21

    Talk show hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb; actor Kyle MacLachlan; pop duo Karmin performs.

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  22. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 22 - Kim Kardashian, Taran Killam, Arianna Huffington
    4.2/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Kim Kardashian, Taran Killam, Arianna Huffington

    S1:E22

    Reality-TV star Kim Kardashian; actor Taran Killam; columnist Arianna Huffington.

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  23. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 23 - Timothy Olyphant, Cristin Milioti, Bleachers
    5.8/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Timothy Olyphant, Cristin Milioti, Bleachers

    S1:E23

    Actor Tim Olyphant; actress Cristin Milioti; indie pop band Bleachers performs.

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  24. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 24 - Jennifer Connelly, James Van Der Beek, Joe Mande
    4.6/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Jennifer Connelly, James Van Der Beek, Joe Mande

    S1:E24

    Actress Jennifer Connelly; actor James Van Der Beek; comic Joe Mande.

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  25. Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 1 Episode 25 - Kevin Bacon, Kevin Millar & Sean Casey, Katherine Schwarzenegger
    4.3/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Kevin Bacon, Kevin Millar & Sean Casey, Katherine Schwarzenegger

    S1:E25

    Actor Kevin Bacon; former professional baseball players Kevin Millar and Sean Casey; author Katherine Schwarzenegger.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Amy Poehler, Vice President Joe Biden, A Great Big World" is the best rated episode of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2014. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Kanye West, Russell Wilson".