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The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with...

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  1. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Robin Thicke

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    S9:E135

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

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  2. 8.2/10(46 votes)

    #2 - Stone Phillips / Truthiness

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    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.

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Peter Gwinn, Eric Drysdale, Stephen Colbert, Michael Brumm, Frank Lesser, Rob Dubbin
  3. 8.1/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Lesley Stahl / Bacchanalia

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    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  4. 8.1/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Fareed Zakaria / Disappointed

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    S1:E3

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes journalist, Fareed Zakaria!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Peter Gwinn, Eric Drysdale, Allison Silverman, Rich Dahm
  5. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Kevin Spacey

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    S9:E140

    Russia's anti-gay laws affect Olympic athletes, Obama hires psychologists to "nudge" public opinion, and Kevin Spacey talks "House of Cards".

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  6. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Alan Mulally

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    S10:E32

    Stephen weighs flight against invisibility, Colorado legalizes pot, the GOP learns how to talk to women, and Alan Mulally discusses the Ford Mustang's 50-year legacy.

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  7. 7.9/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Ken Burns

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    S1:E10

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes filmmaker author, Ken Burns!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  8. 7.9/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Dermot Mulroney / Travolta

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    S1:E31

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes actor and star of The Family Stone, Dermot Mulroney!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  9. 7.9/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Mark Cuban

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    S1:E32

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.8/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Neil DeGrasse Tyson

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    S1:E7

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes astrophysicist and author of "Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution", Neil DeGrasse Tyson!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Peter Gwinn, Eric Drysdale, Allison Silverman, Rich Dahm
  11. 7.8/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Bob Costas / Lombardi

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    S1:E30

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of Costas Now and sports commentator, Bob Costas!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  12. 7.8/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Ian McKellen

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    S9:E31

    The Report hosts Hobbit Week, safer streets weaken a Republican wedge issue, medical grade sheds replace nursing homes, and Sir Ian McKellen prefers Gandalf the Grey.

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  13. 7.8/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Martin Freeman

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    S9:E32

    Hobbit Week continues with Bilbo Baggins, testosterone gels trigger family hair growth, morning sickness socks Kate Middleton, and Martin Freeman talks TV roles and Tolkien.

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  14. 7.8/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Simone Campbell

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    S9:E38

    Rockers raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims, Vince Gilligan leaks "Breaking Bad" footage, Colbert Super PAC money finds a home, and Simone Campbell talks social justice.

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  15. 7.7/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Bradley Whitford / Shhhh!...

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    S1:E12

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes star of The West Wing, Bradley Whitford!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Rich Dahm
  16. 7.6/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Jim Cramer

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    S1:E4

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  17. 7.6/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Lou Dobbs

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    S1:E5

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes host of Lou Dobbs Tonight, Lou Dobbs!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Peter Gwinn, Eric Drysdale, Allison Silverman, Rich Dahm
  18. 7.6/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Cokie Roberts / Armistice

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    S1:E16

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes anchor and newswoman, Cokie Roberts!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  19. 7.6/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Matt Taibbi / Information

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    S1:E19

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of "Spanking the Donkey", Matt Taibbi!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Peter Gwinn, Eric Drysdale, Stephen Colbert, Allison Silverman, Rich Dahm
  20. 7.6/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Andy Serkis

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    S9:E33

    Hobbit Week honors Denny's, the Senate votes down universal disability rights, and Andy Serkis compares "The Lord of the Rings" Gollum to "The Hobbit" Gollum.

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  21. 7.5/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Monica Crowley

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    S1:E9

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes co-host of Connected: Coast to Coast, Monica Crowley!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  22. 7.5/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Bruce Feiler

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    S1:E11

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of "Where God Was Born: A Journey by Land to the Roots of Religion", Bruce Feiler!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Peter Gwinn, Eric Drysdale, Allison Silverman, Rich Dahm
  23. 7.5/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Catherine Crier / T.O.

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    S1:E14

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes CourtTV anchor, Catherine Crier!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writers:Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Peter Gwinn, Eric Drysdale, Allison Silverman, Rich Dahm
  24. 7.5/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Mary Roach / Willy Loman

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    S1:E15

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife", Mary Roach!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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  25. 7.5/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Richard Preston

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    S1:E22

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of several science books, Richard Preston!

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    Director:Jim Hoskinson
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Best Episodes Summary

"Robin Thicke" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/6/2013. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Stone Phillips / Truthiness".