The Colbert Report

Season 5

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

Where to Watch Season 5

161 Episodes

  • John King
    E1
    John KingStephen congratulates John King and the rest of the media on getting Obama elected.
  • Matt Miller
    E2
    Matt MillerMatt Miller says the government must make sure we have basic securities like health care and pensions.
  • Benicio Del Toro
    E3
    Benicio Del ToroBenicio Del Toro talks about meeting Castro to prepare for "Che."
  • Lawrence Lessig
    E4
    Lawrence LessigLawrence Lessig says the outdated copyright laws have turned our kids into criminals.
  • Anthony Romero
    E5
    Anthony RomeroAnthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.
  • Niall Ferguson
    E6
    Niall FergusonNiall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.
  • Alan Khazei
    E7
    Alan KhazeiBarack Obama may be over-marketed, and Alan Khazei wants Americans to volunteer.
  • David Gregory, Shepard Fairey
    E8
    David Gregory, Shepard FaireyA look back on President Bush's relationship with the media -- Stephen wonders if tonight's the night they finally do it and Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone.
  • Frank Rich
    E9
    Frank RichFrank Rich says George W. Bush delivers a message of hope for mediocrity.
  • Jabari Asim
    E10
    Jabari AsimTonight Stephen welcomes Washington Post columnist and author of The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why, Jabari Asim.
  • Elizabeth Alexander
    E11
    Elizabeth AlexanderElizabeth Alexander explains to Stephen the difference between a metaphor and a lie.
  • Jon Meacham
    E12
    Jon MeachamTonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek editor and author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, Jon Meacham.
  • Chris Mooney, Ed Young
    E13
    Chris Mooney, Ed YoungObama changes Bush's policy on science, and Ed Young thinks married people should have more sex.
  • Philippe Petit
    E14
    Philippe PetitDocumentary, "Man on Wire"
  • Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton
    E15
    Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton
  • John Podesta
    E16
    John PodestaPresident and CEO, Center for American Progress
  • Dan Zaccagnino
    E17
    Dan ZaccagninoThe government collapses in Iceland, and Stephen gets mad at Dan Zaccagnino.
  • Henry Louis Gates Jr.
    E18
    Henry Louis Gates Jr.Henry Louis Gates, Jr. says Abraham Lincoln was always against slavery, but he wasn't a fan of black people.
  • Steve Martin
    E19
    Steve MartinActor, "The Pink Panther 2"
  • James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer
    E20
    James Surowiecki, Jonah LehrerStephen salutes the Boy Scouts, and Jonah Lehrer discusses the neuroscience of decision-making.
  • TV on the Radio
    E21
    TV on the RadioStephen welcomes musical guest TV On The Radio.
  • Robert Ballard
    E22
    Robert BallardIt's tough times for the Republican Party, and Stephen gives a shout out to a former employee.
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steven Pinker
    E23
    Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steven PinkerNew York Times article, "My Genomic Self"
  • David Ross, Ed Colbert, Adam Gopnik
    E24
    David Ross, Ed Colbert, Adam GopnikAdam Gopnik claims that faith and fear no longer rule our lives because of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
  • Father James Martin, Helen Fisher
    E25
    Father James Martin, Helen FisherTonight Stephen welcomes the chief scientific advisor for chemistry.com, anthropology professor and author of Why Him? Why Her?: Finding Real Love By Understanding Your Personality Type, Helen Fisher.
  • Cliff Sloan
    E26
    Cliff SloanCliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law.
  • John Fetterman
    E27
    John FettermanMayor John Fetterman believes Braddock, PA is a great place to spend some of the stimulus money.
  • Kris Kristofferson
    E28
    Kris KristoffersonStephen wants to know how Kris Kristofferson can be a country musician and a liberal at the same time.
  • David Byrne
    E29
    David ByrneLate at night, who does David Byrne fear David Byrne is?
  • Mark Bittman
    E30
    Mark BittmanPresident Obama taxes the rich to pay for universal health care, and South Carolina may finally end gun prostitution.
  • Carl Wilson
    E31
    Carl WilsonCarl Wilson tries to understand the popularity of Celine Dion in "Let's Talk About Love" and will NASA name part of the space station after Stephen if he changes his name to Stephen Urine Filtration System?
  • Steven Johnson
    E32
    Steven JohnsonSteven Johnson talks about Joseph Priestley, the man who first realized that plants actually create the oxygen we breathe.
  • Lisa Hannigan
    E33
    Lisa HanniganLisa Hannigan sewed the cover, liner notes and lyrics of her album "Sea Sew."
  • William Gerstenmaier, Dr. Jay Keasling
    E34
    William Gerstenmaier, Dr. Jay KeaslingTonight Stephen welcomes microbiologist and member of the Joint BioEnergy Institute, Dr. Jay Keasling. Also Stephen talks with NASA's associate administrator for space operations Bill Gerstenmaier about the Kepler Probe and other space exploration.
  • Howard Fineman
    E35
    Howard FinemanTonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek correspondent and author of 'The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates that Define and Inspire Our Country', Howard Fineman.
  • Simon Johnson, Peter Singer
    E36
    Simon Johnson, Peter SingerPeter Singer urges Stephen to give money to poor people rather than enjoying it himself.
  • Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman
    E37
    Jonathan Chait, Neil GaimanTonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Graveyard Book'.
  • David Grann
    E38
    David GrannTonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon'.
  • Juan Cole
    E39
    Juan ColeTonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'Engaging the Muslim World'.
  • John McCardell
    E40
    John McCardellTonight Stephen welcomes the president of Choose Responsibility.
  • Derrick Pitts
    E41
    Derrick PittsThe guest tonight is Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at The Franklin Institute.
  • David Plotz
    E42
    David PlotzDavid Plotz, Author of 'Good Book LP' talks to Stephen tonight.
  • Dambisa Moyo
    E43
    Dambisa MoyoAuthor of "Dead Aid", Dambisa Moyo is the guest on tonight's show.
  • Biz Stone
    E44
    Biz StoneOne of the co-founders of Twitter is the guest for tonight's show.
  • Tom Brokaw, Rich Lowry
    E45
    Tom Brokaw, Rich LowryTonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of Banquo's Ghosts, Rich Lowry.
  • Queen Noor
    E46
    Queen NoorTonight Stephen welcomes Jordan's Queen Noor.
  • Phil Bronstein
    E47
    Phil BronsteinTonight Stephen welcomes the editor at large for the San Francisco Chronicle, Phil Bronstein.
  • Bart Ehrman
    E48
    Bart EhrmanTonight Stephen welcomes Bible expert and author of Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them), Bart Ehrman.
  • Sunita L. Williams, Susie Orbach
    E49
    Sunita L. Williams, Susie OrbachTonight Stephen welcomes psychotherapist and author of Bodies, Susie Orbach. Also, Stephen talks with NASA's Deputy Chief, Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center, Sunita Williams about the naming of the new node on the International Space Station.
  • Jim Lehrer
    E50
    Jim LehrerTonight Stephen welcomes the anchor of PBS' NewsHour and author of Oh, Jonny, Jim Lehrer.
  • Kanishk Tharoor, Doug Kmiec
    E51
    Kanishk Tharoor, Doug KmiecTonight Stephen welcomes the former head of the Office of Legal Council for both President Reagan and George Bush Sr., and author of Can a Catholic Support Him? Asking the Big Questions about Barack Obama, Doug Kmiec. Also, Stephen talks with the associate editor for opendemocracy.net, Kanishk Tharoor.
  • Ken Quinn, Sheriff Joe Arpaio
    E52
    Ken Quinn, Sheriff Joe ArpaioSheriff Joe Arpaio denies that he focuses too much on illegal immigration.
  • Coach Mike Kryzewski
    E53
    Coach Mike KryzewskiTonight Stephen talks with Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
  • Ira Glass
    E54
    Ira GlassTonight Stephen talks with host of This American Life, Ira Glass.
  • Elizabeth Bintliff
    E55
    Elizabeth BintliffTonight Stephen welcomes the West Africa Program Officer for Heifer International, Elizabeth Bintliff.
  • The Decemberists
    E56
    The DecemberistsTonight Stephen welcomes musical group The Decemberists.
  • David Gross
    E57
    David GrossTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of 'Dumb Money: How Our Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation', Daniel Gross. Also, Stephen talks with war correspondent Richard Engel.
  • David Kessler
    E58
    David KesslerTonight Stephen welcomes former FDA commissioner and author of The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, David Kessler.
  • Jonathan Alter, Ethan Nadelman
    E59
    Jonathan Alter, Ethan NadelmanTonight Stephen welcomes the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadlemann.
  • J.J. Abrams
    E60
    J.J. AbramsThe Prescott Group needs a bailout, and J.J. Abrams reveals clues to Stephen's Persian Gulf mystery.
  • Cliff Sloan, Paul Rieckhoff
    E61
    Cliff Sloan, Paul RieckhoffCliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law and Paul Rieckhoff wants to make sure returning veterans get education, employment and health care support.
  • Laurie Garrett
    E62
    Laurie GarrettPresident Obama's approval numbers are at 67%, and public health expert Laurie Garrett is here to shed some light on the swine flu.
  • Mitchell Joachim
    E63
    Mitchell JoachimIt's Bring Your Savior to Work Day, and Mitchell Joachim wants to build carbon-neutral cities.
  • Jeff Daniels
    E64
    Jeff DanielsTonight Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels Also, Stephen talks with the vice president of policy at Demos.org, Tamara Draut about credit cart reform.
  • Ron Howard
    E65
    Ron HowardTonight Stephen welcomes the producer & director of Angels & Demons, Ron Howard. Also, Stephen talks with the head of Latin American Division of the Council on Foreign Relations, Julia Sweig about Cuba.
  • Michael Pollan
    E66
    Michael PollanTonight Stephen welcomes the author of In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Michael Pollan.
  • Yusuf Islam
    E67
    Yusuf IslamDonald Trump allows Miss California to keep her crown, the DonorsChoose competition continues, and Yusuf performs.
  • Meghan McCain
    E68
    Meghan McCainMeghan McCain loves the Republican Party and wants to save it from the people trying to make it more extreme.
  • Walter Kirn
    E69
    Walter KirnRepublicans find a way to make us love them again, and a Difference Maker stands up to the government.
  • Seth Shostak
    E70
    Seth ShostakTorture memo author John Yoo gets a newspaper column, and Nancy Pelosi says the CIA lied to her.
  • Green Day
    E71
    Green DayStephen reveals most of the Indian election results, and Green Day talks about their album, "21st Century Breakdown."
  • Jeffrey Toobin, Sen. Byron Dorgan
    E72
    Jeffrey Toobin, Sen. Byron DorganRepublicans could lose their Latino voter, and you can see Stephen's Persian Gulf destination from Sarah Palin's house.
  • Katty Kay
    E73
    Katty KayThe FDA challenges medical claims made by Cheerios, and Jim Moran protects kids from erectile dysfunction advertising.
  • Eric Schlosser
    E74
    Eric SchlosserCalifornia allows some gay couples to stay married, and Obama invites Iran to celebrate 4th of July.
  • Dag Soderberg, David Byrne
    E75
    Dag Soderberg, David ByrneWikipedia takes on the Church of Scientology, and the latest on abstinence-only education will be worth the wait.
  • General Raymond Odierno
    E76
    General Raymond OdiernoGeneral Ray Odierno steps up to the plate to be Stephen’s first guest in Iraq.
  • Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom
    E77
    Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin BalcomStephen welcomes Sergeant Robin Balcom and Specialist Tareq Salha to his international desk of wisdom and truthiness.
  • Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby
    E78
    Lieutenant General Charles JacobyTom Hanks and Stephen prepare a care package, and Charles H. Jacoby Jr. picks his favorite soldier.
  • Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Command Sgt. Major Frank Grippe
    E79
    Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Command Sgt. Major Frank GrippeGeorge W. Bush praises the troops, and Frank A. Grippe orders his officers to sing the Army song.
  • Austan Goolsbee
    E80
    Austan GoolsbeeStephen gives advice to the next leader of North Korea, and asks Austan Goolsbee if his arm gets tired from throwing money at problems.
  • Karim Sadjadpour, Jim Rogers
    E81
    Karim Sadjadpour, Jim RogersAccording to polls, 120% say the Iranian election wasn't rigged, and Jim Rogers wants to reduce Duke Energy's carbon footprint.
  • Joshua Micah Marshall
    E82
    Joshua Micah MarshallSonia Sotomayor belongs to an exclusive women's-only club, and Joshua Micah Marshall won't be doing the pointing and talking.
  • Paul Muldoon
    E83
    Paul MuldoonSomeone finally agrees to accept Gitmo detainees, and Stephen nails poet Paul Muldoon.
  • Simon Schama
    E84
    Simon SchamaStephen suggests punching randomly until we find the enemy among us, and Simon Schama writes a history of the future of America.
  • Howard Dean, David Kilcullen
    E85
    Howard Dean, David KilcullenDavid Kilcullen fights wars by taking a local approach to combat smaller guerrilla movements.
  • Matthew Crawford
    E86
    Matthew CrawfordThe Jonas Brothers don't abstain from making awesome rock, and Matthew Crawford believes in working with his hands.
  • Jim Fouratt
    E87
    Jim FourattABC turns their network over to Barack Obama, and Jim Fouratt meets the leader of the gay shame movement.
  • Neil DeGrasse Tyson
    E88
    Neil DeGrasse TysonNeil deGrasse Tyson tries to make science accessible to whomever wants to reach out and touch it.
  • Alexi Lalas, Kevin Mattson
    E89
    Alexi Lalas, Kevin MattsonStephen questions whether America should embrace soccer, and Kevin Mattson thinks Jimmy Carter was underappreciated.
  • Nicholas Kristof
    E90
    Nicholas KristofThe Supreme Court takes its recess, and Nicholas Kristof discusses "It's Time to Learn From Frogs" after crossing five lanes of busy traffic.
  • Ed Viesturs
    E91
    Ed ViestursCongress passes a renewable energy bill, and climber Ed Viesturs scales Stephen's ego.
  • Paul Rieckhoff, Paul Krugman
    E92
    Paul Rieckhoff, Paul KrugmanThe Sotomayor confirmation hearings begin, and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman knows a lot about money.
  • Leymah Gbowee
    E93
    Leymah GboweeStephen suggests looking for change in the folds of Barney Frank, and asks Leymah Gbowee where Liberia is.
  • Douglas Rushkoff
    E94
    Douglas RushkoffThere's bad news for people with target-shaped birthmarks, and Douglas Rushkoff lets Jews and Freemasons off the hook.
  • Edmund Andrews
    E95
    Edmund AndrewsStephen is emotionally dead inside, and Ed Andrews should write about teen vampires if he wants to get out of debt.
  • Geoffrey Canada, Bob Park
    E96
    Geoffrey Canada, Bob ParkGeoffrey Canada can't find any area where white men are being disproportionately victimized and Bob Park doesn't understand why humans need go to space when robots can do a better job.
  • Dr. Aaron Carroll
    E97
    Dr. Aaron CarrollStephen will be the mighty oak when he investigates Acorn, and Aaron Carroll believes America should have a single-payer system.
  • Matthew Waxman, Chris Anderson
    E98
    Matthew Waxman, Chris AndersonThe truth behind the CIA's secret assassination squad is revealed, and Chris Anderson talks about a future economy where everything is free.
  • Zev Chafets
    E99
    Zev ChafetsThe British announce plans to cut and run, Tom Vilsack drops out of the presidential race, and Zev Chafets angles for a Christmas present.
  • Movits!
    E100
    Movits!A report on tasers may shock you, and Swedish band Movits! helps Stephen put his Ikea futon together
  • Arianna Huffington
    E101
    Arianna HuffingtonArianna Huffington was born in the United States, but she cultivated an accent to give herself an air of being an ethnic minority.
  • Kevin Baker
    E102
    Kevin BakerLance Armstrong comes in third in the Tour de France, and Kevin Baker says Obama is the new Hoover.
  • Kathryn Bigelow
    E103
    Kathryn BigelowKathryn Bigelow's war movie, "The Hurt Locker," is getting great reviews, despite not having explosions and ear-splitting sound effects.
  • General Anthony Zinni
    E104
    General Anthony ZinniPresident Obama finds a way to pay for health care, and General Anthony Zinni will wax Stephen's chest.
  • Kurt Andersen
    E105
    Kurt AndersenAccording to Kurt Andersen, the economic and health crises give Americans a brief chance to get things where they want them.
  • Kris Kobach
    E106
    Kris KobachKris Kobach wants to fight illegal immigration on the local level and reward the people willing to come to this country legally.
  • Meryl Streep
    E107
    Meryl StreepStephen reviews the movies that are destroying America and talks to Meryl Streep about her role as Julia Child.
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
    E108
    Sen. Barbara BoxerVladimir Putin returns to the spotlight, and Stephen interviews Barbara Boxer with deaf suspicion.
  • Jonathan Cohn
    E109
    Jonathan CohnAfghanistan prepares for Bring Your Rocket Launcher to Work Day, and Jonathan Cohn explains why America's having a health care crisis.
  • Mark Johnson
    E110
    Mark JohnsonAmericans speak Glenn Beck's mind at town hall meetings, and Mark Johnson spreads peace through music.
  • Mark Devlin
    E111
    Mark DevlinGlenn Beck loses his sponsors, and Mark Devlin uses giant balloons to life telescopes to the edge of space.
  • Bill McKibben
    E112
    Bill McKibbenReporters get so desperate they'll even work for a newspaper, and Bill McKibben lowers carbon dioxide levels by not exhaling when he talks.
  • Robert Wright
    E113
    Robert Wright
  • Ang Lee
    E114
    Ang LeeAng Lee captures the hope and optimism of tired, dirty kids in his movie, "Taking Woodstock."
  • Chris Matthews
    E115
    Chris MatthewsThe Earth's population nears 7 billion, and Chris Matthews discusses his documentary, "The Kennedy Brothers."
  • Cory Booker
    E116
    Cory BookerThe health care debate rages on, MTV's VMAs deliver a shock, and Cory Booker admits he is the mayor of Newark.
  • Christiane Amanpour
    E117
    Christiane AmanpourChristiane Amanpour is going to make Americans care about the rest of the world with her CNN show "Amanpour."
  • Tony Danza
    E118
    Tony DanzaObama indoctrinates America's school children, Tucker Carlson reveals Muslims' influence on textbooks, and The Flaming Lips perform.
  • Frank Bruni
    E119
    Frank BruniStephen resurrects the U.S. military technique of staring at a goats and Frank Bruni talks about mastering his addiction to compulsive eating as a food critic for the New York Times.
  • Tue, Sep 22, 2009
    E120
    Tue, Sep 22, 2009The Senate votes to allow guns on trains, and Shai Agassi wants us all to drive electric cars.
  • AJ Jacobs
    E121
    AJ JacobsAJ Jacobs' life experiments include following all the rules of the Bible, trying to be the most rational person alive and radical honesty.
  • Ken Burns
    E122
    Ken BurnsThe Republican Party is accused of racism, another holiday is under attack, and Ken Burns makes a documentary about national parks.
  • Sheryl WuDunn
    E123
    Sheryl WuDunnSheryl WuDunn believes giving women loans and educating girls is the way to lift developing nations out of poverty.
  • Matt Latimer / Out Of The Closet
    E124
    Matt Latimer / Out Of The ClosetAn exciting new tobacco product hits the market, and Matt Latimer recalls his Bush speechwriting days.
  • Wed, Sep 30, 2009
    E125
    Wed, Sep 30, 2009Stephen has an update on his space treadmill, and he'll evolve Richard Dawkins' book into tiny shreds of paper.
  • Francis Collins
    E126
    Francis CollinsFrancis Collins informs Stephen that it's going to take time for stem cell research to give him crab claws.
  • Arne Duncan
    E127
    Arne DuncanPresident Obama proposes a longer school year, and Arne Duncan could only get a job as a secretary.
  • The Mountain Goats
    E128
    The Mountain GoatsThe Mountain Goats perform "Psalms 40:2" from their album, "The Life of the World to Come."
  • Alison Gopnik
    E129
    Alison GopnikDoctors invent a radical new surgery, and Alison Gopnik says babies can help us understand deep philosophical questions.
  • Thu, Oct 8, 2009
    E130
    Thu, Oct 8, 2009The media attacks Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh may buy a football team, and Colin Beavan makes no environmental impact.
  • Shashi Tharoor, Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    E131
    Shashi Tharoor, Dr. Sanjay GuptaStephen takes on Norwegians for giving Obama the Nobel Peace Prize, plays tennis with James Blake and talks zombies with Sanjay Gupta.
  • David Javerbaum, Sylvia Earle
    E132
    David Javerbaum, Sylvia EarleStephen posts Twitter updates on Miley Cyrus, talks fetuses with David Javerbaum and asks Sylvia Earle why he should care about the ocean.
  • Amy Farrell, The RZA
    E133
    Amy Farrell, The RZAStephen gets angry over health care reform, discusses obesity with Amy Farrell, and talks wisdom with the RZA.
  • Jerry Mitchell
    E134
    Jerry MitchellStephen proves that mayo is the illest condiment, asks Jerry Mitchell what a newspaper reporter is and unveils his new portrait.
  • Cornel West
    E135
    Cornel WestStephen criticizes Washington State, endorses your job application and disagrees with everything Cornel West stands for.
  • Tue, Oct 27, 2009
    E136
    Tue, Oct 27, 2009The Catholic Church reaches out to former members, and Gail Collins talks about the modern American woman.
  • Brian Cox
    E137
    Brian CoxStephen finds out what broke the largest particle accelerator and preps for his interview with Brian Cox by watching "Baby Einstein" tapes.
  • Bill Simmons
    E138
    Bill SimmonsStephen talks to Rosanne Cash about torturing detainees with music and discusses "Teen Wolf" with Bill Simmons.
  • Nicholas Thompson
    E139
    Nicholas ThompsonStephen sponsors the U.S. speedskating team, analyzes Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakfast and disputes the end of the Cold War with Nicholas Thompson.
  • Andrew Sullivan
    E140
    Andrew SullivanStephen makes history with the U.S. Speedskating team, covers a gay couple's arrest on Mormon Church property and wants Andrew Sullivan to admit he's wrong.
  • Harold Evans
    E141
    Harold EvansStephen declares Barack Obama the loser, gets dunked in water by Al Gore and asks Harold Evans if he's going to be a chimney sweep.
  • Thu, Nov 5, 2009
    E142
    Thu, Nov 5, 2009Stephen puts Canada on notice with Joey Cheek, introduces Vaxaconda and talks to William Bratton about McGruff the Crime Dog.
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2009
    E143
    Mon, Nov 9, 2009Stephen asks Mike Castle why he can't marry a chicken, helps Katherine Reutter win a gold medal, and talks art with Thomas Campbell.
  • Maria Shriver
    E144
    Maria ShriverStephen defends Barney Frank for not recognizing marijuana, enjoys a Taser XREP ad and feeds ice cream to Maria Shriver.
  • Christopher Caldwell
    E145
    Christopher CaldwellStephen believes bankers are God's representatives, criticizes "Sesame Street" and asks Christopher Caldwell where the Muslim pope is.
  • Woody Harrelson
    E146
    Woody HarrelsonStephen uses Miracle Whip money to buy mayo, claims Lou Dobbs' audience and shaves Woody Harrelson's head.
  • Mon, Nov 16, 2009
    E147
    Mon, Nov 16, 2009Stephen shows Barack Obama how to greet foreign leaders, offers to sing in Aerosmith, and discusses architecture with Paul Goldberger.
  • Malcolm Gladwell
    E148
    Malcolm GladwellStephen talks to Marc Kielburger about child labor, skateboards with Jackie Speier and asks Malcolm Gladwell to explain a New Yorker cartoon.
  • Norah Jones
    E149
    Norah JonesSarah Palin has a 400-page book, "2012" takes the world by storm, and Norah Jones talks about her famous father, Indiana.
  • Thu, Nov 19, 2009
    E150
    Thu, Nov 19, 2009The Senate introduces a tax on plastic surgery, and Elvis Costello plays "Cheap Reward" with Stephen.
  • Dan Esty, Cevin Soling
    E151
    Dan Esty, Cevin SolingStephen talks to Dan Esty about global warming, forces Joseph Cirincione to play "Sanction, Bomb, Marry?" and compares school to prison with Cevin Soling
  • Tue, Dec 1, 2009
    E152
    Tue, Dec 1, 2009Stephen profiles a made-up district, discusses alien Jesus with Guy Consolmagno and helps Sherman Alexie save part of white culture
  • Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    E153
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009Stephen critiques President Obama's speech, presents a device that lets him poop whenever he wants, and questions Craig Watson's innocence
  • Thu, Dec 3, 2009
    E154
    Thu, Dec 3, 2009Stephen covers Tiger Woods' car crash, tries out for the U.S. skeleton team and talks to Janet Napolitano about the color-coded threat level.
  • Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    E155
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009Bill T. Jones describes how Fela Kuti fought against the Nigerian government with his music.
  • Senator Bernie Sanders, Andy Schlafly
    E156
    Senator Bernie Sanders, Andy SchlaflyStephen gives Bernie Sanders a chance to address the vicious socialist rumors and discusses the best of the public with Andy Schlafly.
  • Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    E157
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009Stephen appeals to the monkey demographic, gets a visit from Krampus and calls out Goldman Sachs with Matt Taibbi.
  • Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    E158
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009Stephen details Russia's battle plan for Afghanistan, tries out for the U.S. bobsled team and puts words in Lara Logan's mouth.
  • Snoop Dogg
    E159
    Snoop DoggStephen interviews President Obama's cardboard cutout, signs Katherine Reutter's thigh and pre-censors Snoop Dogg.
  • Alicia Keys
    E160
    Alicia KeysJohn Slattery sells gold, Stephen relays the story of Treesus, and Alicia Keys performs her hit song.
  • Tom Brokaw
    E161
    Tom BrokawStephen encourages Tiger Woods, sees the ghost of Stephen King and remembers the wacky decade with Tom Brokaw.

Cast of Season 5

  • Stephen ColbertSelf - Host
  • Opus MoreschiWriter
  • Paul DinelloWriter / Producer
  • Bobby MortWriter
  • Max WernerWriter
  • Nate CharnyWriter
  • Tom PurcellWriter
  • Matt LappinProducer
  • Tanya MichnevichProducer
  • Emily LazarProducer
  • Barry JulienProducer
  • Rich DahmProducer

 

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