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The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 11

Every episode of The Colbert Report Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 11!

The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 11

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 1 - Jamie Oliver
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Jamie Oliver

    S11:E1

    Pundits imply that Obama is mimicking George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton becomes a grandmother, Kim Jong-un battles a cheese addiction, and Jamie Oliver talks "Comfort Food."

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 2 - Jeffrey Tambor
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    #2 - Jeffrey Tambor

    S11:E2

    A Muslim NFL player gets punished for praying, Bobby Jindal rethinks his pro-knowledge agenda, Hans Beinholtz accentuates the negative, and Jeffrey Tambor talks "Transparent."

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  3. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 3 - Mike Mullen
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    #3 - Mike Mullen

    S11:E3

    Author Louisa Lim discusses civil unrest in Hong Kong, Stephen offends Bill O'Reilly, and retired Navy Admiral Mike Mullen discusses ISIS and the Middle East.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 4 - Lynn Sherr
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    #4 - Lynn Sherr

    S11:E4

    Dr. Kent Sepkowitz discusses America's first Ebola case, rich Americans develop new ways to exclude others, and Lynn Sherr talks "Sally Ride: America's First Woman in Space."

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  5. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 5 - James M. McPherson
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    #5 - James M. McPherson

    S11:E5

    Gay marriage becomes legal in 30 states, Allison Orr Larsen explains amicus briefs, the CDC attempts to quell Ebola fears, and James M. McPherson talks "Embattled Rebel."

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  6. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 6 - Leon Wieseltier
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    #6 - Leon Wieseltier

    S11:E6

    CNN compares Ebola to ISIS, Rep. Tammy Duckworth talks about Illinois's 8th district, and The New Republic's Leon Wieseltier discusses "Insurrections of the Mind."

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 7 - Carol Burnett
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    #7 - Carol Burnett

    S11:E7

    John Boehner raises money for an openly gay politician, Obama faces pressure to name the war against ISIS, and Carol Burnett talks about her role in "Love Letters."

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 8 - Robert Plant
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    #8 - Robert Plant

    S11:E8

    Seattle puts an end to Columbus Day, two toddlers argue about rain, political ads humanize Republicans, and Robert Plant shares songs from "lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar."

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  9. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 9 - Walter Isaacson
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    #9 - Walter Isaacson

    S11:E9

    Michelle Obama flubs a candidate's name, South Dakota's Senate race heats up, Stephen prepares for his final 32 episodes, and Walter Isaacson discusses "The Innovators."

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  10. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 10 - Neil Young
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    #10 - Neil Young

    S11:E10

    The Vatican promotes acceptance of gays, a Republican ad compares Governor Rick Scott to a wedding dress, and "Special Deluxe" author Neil Young performs a duet with Stephen.

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  11. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 11 - Justin Simien
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    #11 - Justin Simien

    S11:E11

    Google botches Stephen's height, Stan Lee creates an Indian superhero, Sean Hannity shares his fitness secrets, and writer-director Justin Simien talks "Dear White People."

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  12. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 12 - William Deresiewicz
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    #12 - William Deresiewicz

    S11:E12

    C.J. Chivers weighs in on abandoned WMDs found in Iraq, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist face off in an unusual debate, and author William Deresiewicz discusses "Excellent Sheep."

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  13. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 13 - Meredith Vieira
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    #13 - Meredith Vieira

    S11:E13

    The Ebola virus arrives in New York City, Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert argues against gays in the military, and Meredith Vieira discusses "The Meredith Vieira Show."

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  14. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 14 - Michael Lewis
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    #14 - Michael Lewis

    S11:E14

    The government takes the fun out of Halloween, the NRA defeats a bill against pet eating, Gov. Tom Corbett gets caught using Photoshop, and Michael Lewis talks "Liar's Poker."

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  15. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 15 - Jill Lepore
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    #15 - Jill Lepore

    S11:E15

    Anita Sarkeesian discusses Gamergate, Kevin Vickers stops a shooting spree in Canada's parliament building, and Jill Lepore talks "The Secret History of Wonder Woman."

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  16. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 16 - David Miliband
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    #16 - David Miliband

    S11:E16

    Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again," George Takei defends democracy, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee.

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  17. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 17 - Chuck Todd
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    #17 - Chuck Todd

    S11:E17

    Voters receive shame-inducing flyers, Hitler's face appears on Swiss coffee creamers, Disney offers animated cakes, and Chuck Todd talks "Meet the Press" and "The Stranger."

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 18 - Andrew Sullivan
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    #18 - Andrew Sullivan

    S11:E18

    Stephen provides live coverage of the midterms, cable news pundits flaunt high-tech gadgets, and "The Dish" blogger Andrew Sullivan weighs in on the election results.

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  19. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 19 - Kirsten Gillibrand
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    #19 - Kirsten Gillibrand

    S11:E19

    Rep. Barbara Lee talks about California's 13th district, voters legalize marijuana in Washington D.C., and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses "Off the Sidelines."

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  20. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 20 - Steven Johnson
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    #20 - Steven Johnson

    S11:E20

    Police arrest an elderly man for feeding the homeless, conservative leaders embrace their lack of scientific knowledge, and Steven Johnson talks "How We Got To Now."

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  21. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 21 - Andy Cohen
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    #21 - Andy Cohen

    S11:E21

    North Korea releases two American prisoners, Rush Limbaugh warns the GOP against governing, snack technology leaps forward, and Andy Cohen discusses "The Andy Cohen Diaries."

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  22. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 22 - Diane von Furstenberg
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    #22 - Diane von Furstenberg

    S11:E22

    The U.S. targets the leader of ISIS, President Obama faces criticism after visiting China, and Diane von Furstenberg chats about "The Woman I Wanted to Be."

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  23. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 23 - Terence Tao
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    #23 - Terence Tao

    S11:E23

    A drone is used to film people having sex, a Colorado lawmaker claims that President Obama is possessed by demons, and Terence Tao discusses his passion for math.

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  24. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 24 - Jennifer Lawrence
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    #24 - Jennifer Lawrence

    S11:E24

    Emily Bazelon discusses a Supreme Court challenge to Obamacare, gay marriage spreads to South Carolina, and Jennifer Lawrence talks "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1."

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  25. The Colbert Report Season 11 Episode 25 - Bernie Sanders
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    #25 - Bernie Sanders

    S11:E25

    U2's Bono loses his luggage in midair, "Good Morning America" offers sensational survival tips, and Senator Bernie Sanders discusses health care and his plans for 2016.

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Jamie Oliver" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report" season 11. It scored 6.7/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2014. This episode is rated 6.7 points higher than the second-best, "Jeffrey Tambor".