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The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 10

Every episode of The Colbert Report Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 1 - Vince Gilligan
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Vince Gilligan

    S10:E1

    Congress shuts down the government, Butterball appeases male cooks, and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the final season.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 2 - Daniel Radcliffe
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Daniel Radcliffe

    S10:E2

    The government shuts down, Americans flood the Affordable Care Act website, anti-Obamacare groups target youth, and Daniel Radcliffe describes his film, "Kill Your Darlings".

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 3 - Chris Matthews
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Chris Matthews

    S10:E3

    Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders about the government "slim down", Bill O'Reilly talks divine inspiration, and Chris Matthews compares Obama and Reagan.

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  4. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 4 - David Finkel
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #4 - David Finkel

    S10:E4

    Congressional leaders fail to compromise on the government shutdown, Stephen officiates a wedding, and David Finkel examines post-war trauma in "Thank You for Your Service".

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  5. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 5 - James Spithill
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #5 - James Spithill

    S10:E5

    Republicans hold Obama responsible for the government shutdown, Emily Bazelon reviews McCutcheon v. F.E.C., and James Spithill shares some history of the America's Cup.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 6 - Paul Giamatti
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Paul Giamatti

    S10:E6

    The debt ceiling looms, Eric Holder permits pro-pot laws, and Paul Giamatti talks "Parkland".

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 7 - Tom Hanks
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Tom Hanks

    S10:E7

    Truckers organize "Ride for the Constitution", and Tom Hanks talks about Somali pirates.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 8 - Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell

    S10:E8

    Hanksy dolls up Stephen's studio, and Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss Lance Armstrong.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 9 - The Reflektors
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #9 - The Reflektors

    S10:E9

    The government reopens, New Jersey allows gay marriage, and The Reflektors (a.k.a. Arcade Fire) perform "Normal People".

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  10. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 10 - A. Scott Berg
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #10 - A. Scott Berg

    S10:E10

    Stephen weighs in on lions and tigers, KFC invents the "Go Cup" and A. Scott Berg discusses his book, "Wilson".

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  11. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 11 - Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff

    S10:E11

    Stephen enrolls in Obamacare, and Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discuss fact-based reporting.

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  12. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 12 - Stephen Fry
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #12 - Stephen Fry

    S10:E12

    Girly hats could emasculate the Marines, and Stephen Fry discusses his role in "Twelfth Night".

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  13. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 13 - Orlando Bloom
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Orlando Bloom

    S10:E13

    Stuffed animals go sightseeing, and Orlando Bloom discusses his Broadway turn in "Romeo and Juliet".

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  14. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 14 - Billy Collins
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Billy Collins

    S10:E14

    Americans resort to harvesting their bodies, and Billy Collins talks about his book, "Aimless Love".

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  15. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 15 - Jack Andraka
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Jack Andraka

    S10:E15

    Shepard Smith battles digital addiction, and Jack Andraka shares his passion for science.

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  16. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 16 - Zach Sims
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Zach Sims

    S10:E16

    The NSA spying scandal reaches the Vatican, and Codecademy's Zach Sims talks computer programming.

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  17. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 17 - David Folkenflik
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - David Folkenflik

    S10:E17

    Corporations find religion, and author David Folkenflik discusses "Murdoch's World".

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  18. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 18 - Julius Erving
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Julius Erving

    S10:E18

    A bong-shaped mascot upsets a Canadian town, and Julius Erving discusses "Dr. J: The Autobiography".

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  19. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 19 - Brian Lehrer
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Brian Lehrer

    S10:E19

    Toys "R" Us mocks nature, and the host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" discusses New York City politics.

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  20. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 20 - Daniel Lieberman
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Daniel Lieberman

    S10:E20

    The Senate cracks down on sexual discrimination in the workplace, Stephen is nominated for a People's Choice Award, and author Daniel Lieberman discusses "The Story of the Human Body".

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  21. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 21 - Peter Baker
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Peter Baker

    S10:E21

    "60 Minutes" anchor Lara Logan apologizes for her flawed Benghazi story, and "Days of Fire" author Peter Baker discusses George W. Bush's rocky relationship with Dick Cheney.

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  22. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 22 - David Christian
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #22 - David Christian

    S10:E22

    HealthCare.gov glitches lead to low enrollment, France rejects a nuke deal with Iran, a luxury hotel offers poverty-themed vacations, and David Christian talks "Big History".

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  23. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 23 - Blind Boys of Alabama
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Blind Boys of Alabama

    S10:E23

    Human Rights groups protest U.S. drone attacks, Richard Cohen faces backlash over race comments, and the Blind Boys of Alabama perform a song from "I'll Find a Way".

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  24. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 24 - Alexis Ohanian
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Alexis Ohanian

    S10:E24

    Stephen calls for aid to the Philippines, The Today Show airs live prostate exams, and Alexis Ohanian discusses online democracy and his book, "Without Their Permission".

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  25. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 25 - Steve McQueen
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Steve McQueen

    S10:E25

    The Colbert Nation helps the Philippines, conservatives gloat over Obamacare, Chip Wilson defends his yoga pants, and Steve McQueen talks "12 Years a Slave".

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"Vince Gilligan" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report" season 10. It scored 8.2/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2013. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Daniel Radcliffe".