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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 2 Episode 129 - George Lucas
    8.6/10(63 votes)

    #1 - George Lucas

    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 4 Episode 24 - John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy
    8.6/10(23 votes)

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

    #3 - Benicio Del Toro

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #4 - Steve Martin

    S5:E19

    Actor, "The Pink Panther 2"

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #5 - Steve Carell

    S6:E90

    Actor and old friend Steve Carell faces off against Stephen Colbert

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #6 - Michelle Obama

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

    #7 - Pete Seeger

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

    #8 - Jann Wenner

    S3:E64

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

    #11 - Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby

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

    #12 - Steve Martin

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

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

    #14 - Michael Pollan

    S8:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 85 - James Cameron
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #15 - James Cameron

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

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

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

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

    #19 - Tyson Slocum

    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
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  20. The Colbert Report Season 4 Episode 158 - Kevin Bacon, Charlie Kaufman
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Kevin Bacon, Charlie Kaufman

    S4:E158

    Stephen briefly mentions the arrest and indictment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. A discussion on Frost/Nixon, he interviews Kevin Bacon about the film. As a prelude to Thursday's new episode of Tek Jansen, Stephen shows the previous installment. Finally, he interviews Charlie Kaufman about his new film, Synecdoche, New York.

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

    #21 - Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton

    S5:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 77 - Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom

    S5:E77

    Stephen welcomes Sergeant Robin Balcom and Specialist Tareq Salha to his international desk of wisdom and truthiness.

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

    #23 - 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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  24. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 27 - Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge
    8.4/10(12 votes)

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

    S6:E27

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

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 80 - Robert Ballard
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Robert Ballard

    S8:E80

    Colbert Super PAC segments earn a Peabody award, Mitt Romney must appeal to Latino voters, Quaker Oats gets a facelift, and deep sea explorer Robert Ballard talks Titanic.

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Best Episodes Summary

"George Lucas" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report". It scored 8.6/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy".