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The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report

Every episode of The Colbert Report ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Colbert Report!

Best episode
S2E129 George Lucas
8.663 votes
Worst episode
S9E11 Tyler Perry
5.620 votes
Top season
Season 5
7.8avg
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Colbert Report Season 2 Episode 129 - George Lucas
    8.6/10(63 votes)

    S2:E129

    Tonight Stephen reveals the winner of the Green Screen Challenge. Plus, another Tek Jansen Adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 40 - Grimmy
    8.5/10(86 votes)

    S11:E40

    Stephen weighs in on his impressive legacy, Grimmy resorts to violence, friends of the show join a massive sing-along, and The Report draws to a spectacular close.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 135 - Robin Thicke
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    S9:E135

    Daft Punk abandons StePhest Colbchella '013, Stephen angers his Hyundai sponsors, and "Blurred Lines" singer Robin Thicke saves Stephen's career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Colbert Report Season 1 Episode 1 - Stone Phillips / Truthiness
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the premiere episode of The Colbert Report, Stephen starts off the show with a segment called The Word coining the term "Truthiness". Other segments include: The Threat Down rating avian flu, basketball, babies, hurricanes and James Brady. Stephen interviews Stone Phillips, an Emmy award winning journalist and host of Dateline NBC. At the end of the interview, Stephen and Stone Phillips have a competition of gravitas.

    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Peter Gwinn, Laura Krafft, Jay Katsir, Michael Brumm, Rob Dubbin, Frank Lesser, Eric Drysdale, Stephen Colbert

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  5. The Colbert Report Season 3 Episode 64 - Jann Wenner
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    S3:E64

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Colbert Report Season 4 Episode 24 - John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    S4:E24

    Stephen begins with "Who's Riding my Coattails now?", putting German comedian Oliver Pocher on notice for stealing his pose that he used on the front cover of GQ magazine. He then talks about the Roger Clemens hearing, defending Brian McNamee collecting used medical waste by claiming that he does it also. He then interviews John Feinstein about the use of steroids in sport. In "People Destroying America", Stephen talks about Susan Pagan, who refused to give his daughter a free Happy Meal for getting good grades. He then interviews Leonard Nimoy about a book featuring nude photos of overweight women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 19 - Steve Martin
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    S5:E19

    Actor, "The Pink Panther 2"

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 84 - Michelle Obama
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    S8:E84

    Troops and their families face unique economic challenges, Stephen trains a Marine to be a pundit, and Michelle Obama voices support for military families.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 3 - Benicio Del Toro
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    S5:E3

    Benicio Del Toro talks about meeting Castro to prepare for "Che."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Colbert Report Season 2 Episode 84 - Amy Sedaris
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    S2:E84

    Tonight Stephen welcomes Amy Sedaris, star of Strangers with Candy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 85 - James Cameron
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    S8:E85

    Mitt Romney flips the "war on women" script with the help of Hilary Rosen, survivalist singles embrace online dating, and director James Cameron talks "Titanic 3D."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Colbert Report Season 2 Episode 65 - Tyson Slocum
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    S2:E65

    Tonight former editor for the New Republic and author of The Good Fight: Why Liberals--And Only Liberals--Can Win the War On Terror and Make America Great Again, Peter Beinart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Colbert Report Season 2 Episode 132 - Richard Dawkins
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    S2:E132

    Tonight Stephen celebrates his 1st anniversary episode with Oxford Professor of Biology and author of The God Delusion Richard Dawkins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 90 - Steve Carell
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    S6:E90

    Actor and old friend Steve Carell faces off against Stephen Colbert

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Colbert Report Season 1 Episode 3 - Fareed Zakaria / Disappointed
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    S1:E3

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes journalist, Fareed Zakaria!

    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Peter Gwinn, Laura Krafft, Rich Dahm, Jay Katsir, Eric Drysdale, Allison Silverman

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  16. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 8 - David Gregory, Shepard Fairey
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    S5:E8

    A 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 20 - James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    S5:E20

    Stephen salutes the Boy Scouts, and Jonah Lehrer discusses the neuroscience of decision-making.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 156 - Steve Martin
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    S6:E156

    Stephen tests Steve Martin's art knowledge and tries to sell him last year's portrait.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Colbert Report Season 1 Episode 2 - Lesley Stahl / Bacchanalia
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    S1:E2

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes 60 Minutes correspondent, Lesley Stahl!

    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 78 - Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    S5:E78

    Tom Hanks and Stephen prepare a care package, and Charles H. Jacoby Jr. picks his favorite soldier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 13 - Neil MacGregor
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    S8:E13

    Stephen joins Occupy Wall Street, Wisconsin allows concealed weapons in its Capitol, and Neil MacGregor tells the history of the world with 100 objects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 88 - Arianna Huffington
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    S8:E88

    Mitt Romney seeks a bland running mate, Tennessee outlaws "gateway sexual activity" education, survivalists plan for the unthinkable, and Arianna Huffington talks journalism.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 15 - Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    S5:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 89 - Tavis Smiley & Cornel West
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    S8:E89

    Cory Booker saves one of his constituents, bologna smuggling is on the rise, Time Magazine honors Stephen, and guests Tavis Smiley and Cornel West talk poverty in America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 133 - Pete Seeger
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    S8:E133

    NASA's Curiosity rover reaches Mars, Mike Huckabee's "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" boosts sales, and activist Pete Seeger discusses his music career and upbringing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"George Lucas" is the best rated episode of The Colbert Report. It scored 8.6/10 from 63 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 11, 2006. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Grimmy".

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