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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Colbert Report Season 4 Episode 24 - John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy
    8.6/10(41 votes)

    #1 - John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy

    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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  2. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 3 - Benicio Del Toro
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Benicio Del Toro

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #3 - Steve Martin

    S5:E19

    Actor, "The Pink Panther 2"

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 40 - Grimmy
    8.6/10(85 votes)

    #4 - Grimmy

    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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  5. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 8 - David Gregory, Shepard Fairey
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    #5 - David Gregory, Shepard Fairey

    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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  6. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 20 - James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #6 - James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer

    S5:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 13 - Neil MacGregor
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Neil MacGregor

    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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  8. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 15 - Michael Pollan
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Michael Pollan

    S8:E15

    Herman Cain discusses the Chinese nuclear threat, the government releases information on Muffingate, and Michael Pollan talks food.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 135 - Robin Thicke
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Robin Thicke

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

    #10 - Stone Phillips / Truthiness

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

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

    #11 - Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton

    S5:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 26 - Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas

    S6:E26

    Lindsey Vonn discusses her Austrian cheese remedy, and Bob Costas doesn't care who wins.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 27 - Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge

    S6:E27

    Scott Hamilton discusses figure skating, while Ryan St. Onge and Jeret Peterson face an intervention.

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

    #14 - Lesley Stahl / Bacchanalia

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #15 - Fareed Zakaria / Disappointed

    S1:E3

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes journalist, Fareed Zakaria!

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

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  16. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 62 - Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett

    S6:E62

    Tonight 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 11 - Taylor Branch
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Taylor Branch

    S8:E11

    PETA files a lawsuit to free captive whales, immigrant farm workers flee Alabama, and Taylor Branch discusses the multi-billion dollar college sports industry.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 16 - Nathan Wolfe
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Nathan Wolfe

    S8:E16

    Hans Beinholtz hawks Europe to investors, Colbert Super PAC adopts Herman Cain's fundraising strategy, and Nathan Wolfe examines viral pandemics.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 27 - Stephen Sondheim
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Stephen Sondheim

    S8:E27

    Newt Gingrich denies lobbying, conservatives bid Barney Frank farewell, and Stephen Sondheim ponders the artist life.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 43 - Mike Allen
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Mike Allen

    S8:E43

    Jon Stewart adopts the Colbert Super PAC, Stephen makes a monumental announcement, and Mike Allen anticipates Stephen's possible South Carolina results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 50 - Terry Gross
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Terry Gross

    S8:E50

    Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, Maurice Sendak gives Stephen a storybook ending, and Terry Gross provides a fresh perspective on Bill O'Reilly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Colbert Report Season 1 Episode 10 - Ken Burns
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Ken Burns

    S1:E10

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes filmmaker author, Ken Burns!

    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 16 - John Podesta
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #23 - John Podesta

    S5:E16

    President and CEO, Center for American Progress

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 37 - Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman

    S5:E37

    Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Graveyard Book'.

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  25. The Colbert Report Season 7 Episode 20 - Jane McGonigal
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Jane McGonigal

    S7:E20

    Stephen previews the Super Bowl and talks to Jane McGonigal about video games.

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Best Episodes Summary

"John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report". It scored 8.6/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/14/2008. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Benicio Del Toro".