The Colbert Report

Season 6

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Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert, armed with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit, provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world.

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161 Episodes

Erick Erickson
E1
Erick EricksonStephen tries out for the U.S. curling team, and Erick Erickson opposes the RNC's purity test.
Riley Crane
E2
Riley CraneThe military responds to the underwear bomber, and Riley Crane wins a contest to find 10 balloons.
Capt. Charles Moore
E3
Capt. Charles MooreThe Senate and House debate health care, and Charles Moore discovers a floating patch of garbage.
James Fowler
E4
James FowlerAmerica executes fewer prisoners, and James Fowler talks about the power of social networks.
Mon, Jan 11, 2010
E5
Mon, Jan 11, 2010Eugene Jarecki speaks out against large banks, and Morgan Freeman says untrustworthy things.
Raj Patel
E6
Raj PatelObama won't admit we're in the middle of a war, and Raj Patel talks about "The Value of Nothing."
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
E7
Wed, Jan 13, 2010Stephen examines the "Avatar" controversy and talks to John Heilemann about "Game Change."
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
E8
Thu, Jan 14, 2010Americans walk away from their mortgages, and Stephen talks to Kathleen Sebelius.
Emily Pilloton
E9
Emily PillotonStephen wants to dig for coal, and Emily Pilloton uses industrial design to help the world's needy.
Stephen Bosworth
E10
Stephen BosworthStephen attempts to make an Olympic team, and Stephen Bosworth talks about North Korea.
Dick Ebersol
E11
Dick EbersolStephen races speedskater Shani Davis and overcomes adversity to interview Dick Ebersol.
John Farmer
E12
John FarmerStephen reviews Obama's first year in office, examines airport terrorism and discusses national security with John Farmer, dean of Rutgers-Newark Law School.
Kati Marton
E13
Kati MartonAn unlikely candidate emerges for a New York Senate seat, and Kati Marton discusses communist Hungary.
Mika Brzezinski
E14
Mika BrzezinskiPaul Begala urges Democrats to fight back, and Mika Brzezinski balances work with parenting.
Arthur Benjamin
E15
Arthur BenjaminStephen demands an iPad and hopes Arthur Benjamin tells him what comes after 14.
David Gergen
E16
David GergenStephen praises Bob McDonnell's speech, and David Gergen examines the State of the Union address.
Nicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr.
E17
Nicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr.Stephen wins a Grammy, and Harold Ford Jr. defends his new support for gay marriage.
Eliot Spitzer
E18
Eliot SpitzerStephen pays tribute to J.D. Salinger, and Eliot Spitzer is happy to see Obama tough on Wall Street.
Peter Cove, John Durant
E19
Peter Cove, John DurantStephen has advice for getting America back to work, and John Durant wants us to live like cavemen.
Henry Louis Gates
E20
Henry Louis GatesA former CIA agent makes startling revelations, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. analyzes Stephen's DNA.
Jonathan Safran Foer
E21
Jonathan Safran FoerSarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jonathan Safran Foer urges Americans to eat less meat.
George Stephanopoulos
E22
George StephanopoulosChris Dodd wants to take away corporate free speech, and George Stephanopoulos drinks a Heineken.
Claire Danes
E23
Claire DanesStephen profiles Chicago's 5th district, and Claire Danes discusses her role as Temple Grandin.
Al Michaels, David Ross
E24
Al Michaels, David RossAl Michaels considers an Al Qaeda bobsled team, and Stephen unveils his Vancouver poster to David Ross.
Shaun White
E25
Shaun WhiteStephen offends Ujjal Dosanjh and invites Shaun White for a Canadian beer.
Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas
E26
Lindsey Vonn, Bob CostasLindsey Vonn discusses her Austrian cheese remedy, and Bob Costas doesn't care who wins.
Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge
E27
Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. OngeScott Hamilton discusses figure skating, while Ryan St. Onge and Jeret Peterson face an intervention.
Shani Davis, Seth Wescott
E28
Shani Davis, Seth WescottShani Davis thanks the Colbert Nation for his medals, and Seth Wescott refuses to wear tight clothing.
Don Cheadle
E29
Don CheadleMichael Buble sings two national anthems, and Don Cheadle considers doing heroin for Darfur.
David Brooks
E30
David BrooksKids may be the key to our economic future, and David Brooks discusses moderate conservatism.
Scheherazade Rehman, Garry Wills
E31
Scheherazade Rehman, Garry WillsScheherazade Rehman debates Greece's economy, and Garry Wills says the president has too much power.
Barry Schwartz
E32
Barry SchwartzIraqi candidates sway voters with gifts, and Barry Schwartz explains the downside of too many choices.
Tom Hanks
E33
Tom HanksEzra Klein details the reconciliation process, and Tom Hanks discusses his role as a history maker.
Annie Leonard
E34
Annie LeonardPringles recalls its two best flavors, and Annie Leonard says Americans have too much stuff.
Sean Carroll
E35
Sean CarrollCharlie Cook discusses health care reconciliation, and Sean Carroll talks about the mystery of time.
David Aaronovitch
E36
David AaronovitchScott Rasmussen interprets poll results, and David Aaronovitch discusses conspiracy theories.
Robert Baer
E37
Robert BaerStephen questions the media's focus and asks Robert Baer if the squirrel is in the basket.
Rebecca Skloot
E38
Rebecca SklootStephen examines the way Americans eat and talks to Rebecca Skloot about the ethics of science.
Nell Irvin Painter
E39
Nell Irvin PainterDoctors offer vasectomy deals for March Madness, and Stephen arm-wrestles Nell Irvin Painter.
Mary Matalin
E40
Mary MatalinJames Martin defends social justice, and Mary Matalin tries to avoid Republican talking points.
Claire McCaskill
E41
Claire McCaskillStephen breeds the elderly in captivity, and Claire McCaskill sends a message to Rush Limbaugh.
Simon Johnson
E42
Simon JohnsonScandal rocks the church even harder than Creed, and Simon Johnson thinks banks have too much power.
Craig Mullaney
E43
Craig MullaneyThe federal government raids an anti-government militia, and Craig Mullaney discusses Afghanistan.
David Frum, Judith Shulevitz
E44
David Frum, Judith ShulevitzDavid Frum gets fired from the Republican cult, and Judith Shulevitz discusses the Sabbath.
Dean Kamen
E45
Dean KamenFox cancels "24," and Dean Kamen talks about his new advanced prosthetic arm invention.
Reverend Al Sharpton
E46
Reverend Al SharptonScrabble changes its rules to allow proper names, and Al Sharpton fights for education reform.
David Simon
E47
David SimonJeff Goldblum blesses a cigarette, and David Simon talks about his new show, "Treme."
Neil DeGrasse Tyson
E48
Neil DeGrasse TysonTonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Jeffrey Toobin, Julian Assange
E49
Jeffrey Toobin, Julian AssangeTonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange. Also, Stephen talks with Jeffrey Toobin about the replacement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.
Jon Mooallem
E50
Jon MooallemTonight Stephen welcomes New York Times journalist Jon Mooallem.
David Shields
E51
David ShieldsTonight Stephen welcomes the author of Reality Hunger: A Manifesto, David Shields. Also, Stephen talks with the host of This Week, Jake Tapper and Bill Adair from politicfact.com about fact checking the Sunday talk shows.
Aimee Mullins
E52
Aimee MullinsTonight Stephen welcomes athlete, actress and activist Aimee Mullins
Andrew Ross Sorkin, George Will
E53
Andrew Ross Sorkin, George WillTonight Stephen welcomes political pundit George Will. Also, Stephen talks with New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin
Jeffrey Katzenberg
E54
Jeffrey KatzenbergTonight Stephen welcomes the chief executive of Dreamworks animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg.
Craig Robinson
E55
Craig RobinsonTonight Stephen welcomes Oregon State University's basketball coach and author of A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond, Craig Robinson.
Gorillaz
E56
GorillazTonight Stephen welcomes musical group Gorillaz.
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
E57
Sharon Jones and the Dap-KingsTonight Stephen welcomes singer Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.
Conn Iggulden
E58
Conn IgguldenTonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of The Dangerous Book of Heroes, Conn Iggulden.
Gregg Easterbrook
E59
Gregg EasterbrookTonight Stephen welcomes the contributing editor for the Atlantic Monthly and author of Sonic Boom: Globalization at Mach Speed, Gregg Easterbrook.
OK Go
E60
OK GoTonight Stephen welcomes the band Ok Go. Also, Stephen talks with California's Lt. Governor Abel Moldonado about Proposition 14.
Elizabeth Warren
E61
Elizabeth WarrenTonight Stephen welcomes Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren. Also, Stephen talks with the president of the Salt Institute Lori Roman and the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Michael Jacobson about salt intake regulation.
Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett
E62
Michael J. Fox, Mark W. MoffettTonight Stephen welcomes explorer, biologist and author of Adventures among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, Mark Moffett. Also, Michael J. Fox interrupts the Word so that Stephen can sell his new book.
David Isay
E63
David IsayTonight Stephen welcomes the founder of StoryCorps and author of Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps, David Isay.
Stewart Brand
E64
Stewart BrandTonight Stephen welcomes environmentalist and author of Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto, Stewart Brand. Also, Stephen talks with The Atlantic Monthly columnist Andrew Sullivan about the British elections.
Gary Johnson
E65
Gary JohnsonTonight Stephen welcomes the former Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson, Also, Stephen talks with George Washington University's Scheherazade Rehman about the Greek bailout.
Hampton Sides
E66
Hampton SidesTonight Stephen welcomes historian and author of Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin, Hampton Sides. Also, Stephen talks with Slate's legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick about Elena Kagen's Supreme Court nomination.
Deepak Chopra
E67
Deepak ChopraTonight Stephen welcomes self help guru and author of The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, Deepak Chopra.
The Hold Steady
E68
The Hold SteadyTonight Stephen welcomes the band The Hold Steady.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
E69
Ayaan Hirsi AliManned spaceflight nears its end, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali lives under a constant death threat.
Lisa Miller
E70
Lisa MillerStephen shows shocking footage from Spain, and Lisa Miller spends seven minutes in Heaven.
Vampire Weekend
E71
Vampire WeekendStephen visits the offices of Consumer Reports, and Vampire Weekend performs.
James Carville, Jonathan Alter
E72
James Carville, Jonathan AlterStephen fundraises for a worthy cause, and Jonathan Alter discusses President Obama's first year.
Mark Frauenfelder
E73
Mark FrauenfelderStephen visits the Consumer Reports labs, and Mark Frauenfelder plays his cigar-box guitar.
Amb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam Nunn
E74
Amb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam NunnMichael Oren defends Israel's flotilla raid, and Sam Nunn warns of the nuclear terrorism threat.
Alan Bean
E75
Alan BeanMarc Fisher debates soccer with Mark Starr, and Alan Bean shows off his moon dust paintings.
Stephen Prothero
E76
Stephen ProtheroStephen recaps the Tony Awards, and Stephen Prothero is going to Hell in seven religions.
Dr. Carl Safina
E77
Dr. Carl SafinaStephen has to stop hunting men and wants Carl Safina to change the color of his Blue Ocean Institute.
Devo
E78
DevoStephen gives a short, self-indulgent update on Twitter, and Devo performs.
David Mamet
E79
David MametStephen helps Bob Inglis win in South Carolina, and David Mamet discusses the dying theater.
Wes Moore
E80
Wes MooreStephen interviews for an astronaut position, and Wes Moore discusses the imprisoned Wes Moore.
Gloria Steinem
E81
Gloria SteinemStephen starts his astronaut training, and Gloria Steinem discusses the benefits of men raising kids.
Tim Westergren
E82
Tim WestergrenStephen asks if Glenn Beck is a civil rights hero and talks to Tim Westergren about Pandora.
Michael Specter
E83
Michael SpecterStephen completes astronaut training, and Michael Specter discusses the dangers of denying science.
Michael Hastings, John Waters
E84
Michael Hastings, John WatersMichael Hastings discusses Rolling Stone article, and John Waters supports childhood rebellion.
Mayor Julian Castro
E85
Mayor Julian CastroBP puts a positive spin on the oil spill, and Stephen interviews Mayor Julian Castro.
Nicholas Carr
E86
Nicholas CarrStephen plays one-on-one with Allan Houston, and Nicholas Carr criticizes the Internet.
Manny Howard
E87
Manny HowardTexas Republicans want to criminalize homosexuality, and Manny Howard turns his backyard into a farm.
Paul Krugman, Dr. Michio Kaku
E88
Paul Krugman, Dr. Michio KakuStephen joins Cindy Cohn on the Internet and talks to Michio Kaku about invisibility cloaks.
Garret Keizer
E89
Garret KeizerWriter Garret Keizer talks about his new book: "The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want: A Book About Noise"
Steve Carell
E90
Steve CarellActor and old friend Steve Carell faces off against Stephen Colbert
Arturo Rodriguez
E91
Arturo RodriguezArturo Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers of America talks with Stephen about immigrant workers.
Hephzibah Anderson
E92
Hephzibah AndersonStephen downloads the solution to stop media piracy, and Hephzibah Anderson talks about her year without sex.
Thomas S. Blanton, Kevin Kline
E93
Thomas S. Blanton, Kevin KlineStephen questions the mission in Afghanistan and challenges Kevin Kline with Shakespeare.
Elon Musk
E94
Elon MuskPresident Obama blows off the Boy Scouts, and Elon Musk discusses the future of electric cars.
Andy Cohen
E95
Andy CohenBill O'Reilly issues a rare apology, and Stephen pours Andy Cohen a cocktail.
Jimmy Cliff
E96
Jimmy CliffStephen previews the 2012 Olympics in London, and Jimmy Cliff performs.
Laura Ingraham
E97
Laura IngrahamStephen reads some of Barack Obama's private musings to Laura Ingraham.
Michael Posner
E98
Michael PosnerP.K. Winsome introduces Nielsen Mandela, and Michael Posner discusses international democracy.
Savion Glover
E99
Savion GloverCalifornians can now legally marry their pot plant, and Savion Glover performs.
Dylan Ratigan
E100
Dylan RatiganStephen names his Alpha Dog of the Week, and talks to Dylan Ratigan about Wall Street.
David Finkel
E101
David FinkelMichelle Obama vacations in Spain, and David Finkel describes the Iraq War's effect on American troops.
Chuck Close
E102
Chuck CloseStephen checks in on the state of America's seniors and talks to Chuck Close about art.
Richard Clarke, John Fetterman
E103
Richard Clarke, John FettermanRichard Clarke wants a smaller intelligence community, and John Fetterman revitalizes Braddock, PA.
Barry Levine
E104
Barry LevineStephen examines the meat industry and asks Barry Levine about his National Enquirer file.
Thomas French
E105
Thomas FrenchLaura Schlessinger gets in trouble, and Thomas French explains what it takes to build a zoo.
Jon Krakauer
E106
Jon KrakauerStephen finds out if there's still BP oil in the Gulf, and talks to Jon Krakauer about glory.
Leslie Kean
E107
Leslie KeanPresident Obama must prove he's not Muslim, and Leslie Kean calls for an investigation of UFOs.
Jeffrey Goldberg
E108
Jeffrey GoldbergStephen examines Internet privacy and talks to Jeffrey Goldberg about conflict in the Middle East.
Andrew Hacker, Heidi Cullen
E109
Andrew Hacker, Heidi CullenAndrew Hacker dismisses for-profit colleges, and Heidi Cullen warns of extreme weather
Richard Engel
E110
Richard EngelGlenn Beck re-founds America, and Richard Engel talks about the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Anthony Romero
E111
Anthony RomeroThe Tea Party wins midterm primaries, and Anthony Romero celebrates the ACLU's anniversary.
Vice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond Odierno
E112
Vice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond OdiernoStephen kicks off his salute to the troops tonight with appearances by the Vice President of the United States and the general who shaved his head.
Sen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John Legend
E113
Sen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John LegendDavid Petraeus honors the Colbert Nation, while Brent Cummings and Josh Bleill talk about their tours.
Lisa Birnbach
E114
Lisa BirnbachLisa Birnbach released "The Official Preppy Handbook" in 1980. Who'd have thought that 30 years later, we'd still have preppies but not books.
Sean Wilentz
E115
Sean WilentzStephen solves the Ground Zero mosque crisis and listens to Sean Wilentz mumble about Bob Dylan.
Saul Griffith
E116
Saul GriffithThe Tea Party wins the Republican primaries, and Saul Griffith tries to solve global warming.
Lawrence O'Donnell
E117
Lawrence O'DonnellStephen announces his March to Keep Fear Alive and talks to Lawrence O'Donnell about Tea Partiers.
Pavement
E118
PavementA 106-year-old woman shares her secret to long life, and Pavement reunites after 11 years.
Eric Schmidt
E119
Eric SchmidtCraigslist shuts down its adult services, and Google CEO Eric Schmidt searches for himself.
Guillermo Del Toro
E120
Guillermo Del ToroPresident Obama gives a back-to-school speech, and Guillermo del Toro meets Stephen del Matador.
Oscar Goodman
E121
Oscar GoodmanStephen concludes his migrant farm worker training and talks to Oscar Goodman about Las Vegas.
Ken Burns
E122
Ken BurnsThe GOP blocks the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," and Ken Burns talks about "The Tenth Inning."
Paul Begala, Ross Douthat
E123
Paul Begala, Ross DouthatDemocratic voters suffer from apathy, and Stephen doubts if Ross Douthat is that conservative.
Steve Rattner
E124
Steve RattnerThe koala population suffers from Chlamydia, and Steven Rattner discusses the auto industry bailout.
Aaron Sorkin
E125
Aaron SorkinStephen questions poll reliability and talks to Aaron Sorkin in the hall while people hand them stuff.
Eugene Robinson
E126
Eugene RobinsonThe Tea Party reaches out to kids, and Eugene Robinson discusses the four groups of black America.
Leon Botstein
E127
Leon BotsteinStephen looks at the Mexican drug war, and Leon Botstein wants to eliminate two years of school
Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy
E128
Mavis Staples and Jeff TweedyThe government tries to take control of America's food, and Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy perform.
Davis Guggenheim
E129
Davis GuggenheimJoseph Califano debates Gary Johnson over Prop 19, and Davis Guggenheim addresses failing schools.
Robert Reich
E130
Robert ReichMuslims might take over the food supply, and Robert Reich talks about the future of the U.S. economy.
Brendan Steinhauser
E131
Brendan SteinhauserSchools find a new way to raise money, and M. Night Shyamalan isn't really here.
Austan Goolsbee
E132
Austan GoolsbeeStephen questions whether it's fair to tax the rich, and Austan Goolsbee gives Obama economic advice.
Bill Bryson
E133
Bill BrysonStephen gives away free bus tickets to D.C., and Bill Bryson talks about sex in the Middle Ages.
Nicholas Negroponte
E134
Nicholas NegroponteStephen celebrates his fifth anniversary, and Nicholas Negroponte gives laptops to poor children.
Garry Wills
E135
Garry WillsStephen prepares for the apocalypse, and Garry Wills writes a book about himself.
Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno
E136
Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton OhnoStephen looks at the Democrats' chances in the midterms and gives Apolo Ohno a regret.
Maira Kalman
E137
Maira KalmanThe McRib returns on election day, and Maira Kalman falls in love with Abraham Lincoln.
Jonathan Alter
E138
Jonathan AlterChristine O'Donnell prays, and Jonathan Alter says Obama's allergy to gimmickry has hurt him.
Katrina vanden Heuvel, David Frum
E139
Katrina vanden Heuvel, David FrumStephen covers the change sweeping through America with a live broadcast.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
E140
Doris Kearns GoodwinCalifornians decide on Prop 19, and Doris Kearns Goodwin puts the midterm election into perspective.
Elvis Costello
E141
Elvis CostelloA popular children's TV character is outed, and Elvis Costello threatens to cut off Stephen's thumbs.
Reza Aslan
E142
Reza AslanRand Paul wants to protect the rich, and Reza Aslan wants to bring down democracy through art.
Cee-Lo Green
E143
Cee-Lo GreenStephen promises to lob softball questions at George W. Bush, and Cee Lo Green performs.
Martha Stewart
E144
Martha StewartMichelle Obama shakes hands with a conservative Muslim, and Stephen cooks for Martha Stewart.
Quincy Jones
E145
Quincy JonesWall Street hands out record bonuses, Nintendo goes to court, and Quincy Jones wants a Latin Grammy.
David Stern
E146
David SternJeffrey Goldberg opposes full-body scanners, and David Stern misses short shorts.
John Legend
E147
John LegendStephen looks at the new trend in alcoholic energy drinks, and John Legend performs "Shine."
Ian Frazier
E148
Ian FrazierStephen wonders if America can trim its national debt, and Ian Frazier talks about Siberia.
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta
E149
Staff Sgt. Salvatore GiuntaJoseph Gobbles shoots Jay the Intern, and Salvatore Giunta credits the bravery of American troops.
Dan Savage
E150
Dan SavageThe advice columnist and Colbert Report national spokes-gay returns to talk about his new anti-suicide initiative for gay teenagers.
Tom Vilsack
E151
Tom VilsackJames Rubin discusses the WikiLeaks document dump, and Tom Vilsack brings a cheddar cheese head.
Michelle Rhee
E152
Michelle RheeThe former education commissioner talks about her efforts to reform the Washington D.C. school system.
David Stockman
E153
David Stockman
Garry Trudeau
E154
Garry TrudeauObama tries to win over Republicans, and Garry Trudeau looks back on 40 years of "Doonesbury."
Julie Nixon Eisenhower & David Eisenhower
E155
Julie Nixon Eisenhower & David EisenhowerObama extends the Bush tax cuts, and David and Julie Eisenhower recall growing up in the White House.
Steve Martin
E156
Steve MartinStephen tests Steve Martin's art knowledge and tries to sell him last year's portrait.
Julie Taymor
E157
Julie TaymorWilliam Wegman arts up Stephen's portrait, and Julie Taymor talks about "The Tempest."
Patti Smith
E158
Patti SmithStephen wants to feed the economy that Jamie Lee Curtis yogurt and asks Patti Smith about her memoir.
David Boies, Stephen Sondheim
E159
David Boies, Stephen SondheimStephen wins the Golden Tweet Award and takes issue with some of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics.
Omar Wasow, Laird Hamilton
E160
Omar Wasow, Laird HamiltonAmerica is at cyberwar, and Laird Hamilton shoots the curl of Stephen's rage.
Amy Sedaris, Paul Simon
E161
Amy Sedaris, Paul SimonJesus may be a liberal Democrat, Amy Sedaris makes a tie snake, and Paul Simon performs.