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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. 8.3/10(83 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. 6.8/10(20 votes)

    #2 - 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."

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    #3 - 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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    #4 - 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.

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    #5 - 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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    #6 - 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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    #7 - 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."

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    #8 - 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."

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    #9 - 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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    #10 - 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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    #11 - 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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    #12 - 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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    #13 - 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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    #14 - 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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    #15 - 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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    #16 - 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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    #17 - 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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    #18 - 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."

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    #19 - 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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    #20 - 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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    #21 - 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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    #22 - 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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    #23 - 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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    #24 - 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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    #25 - 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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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Grimmy" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report" season 11. It scored 8.3/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/18/2014. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Jamie Oliver".