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The Colbert Report S6E136 — Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno

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The Colbert Report•Season 6•Episode 136

Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno

7.6/10 · 12 votesOct 27, 2010

Ranked #42 of 63 in Season 6•−0.1 vs season avg

Stephen looks at the Democrats' chances in the midterms and gives Apolo Ohno a regret.

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Episode Summary

"Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno" is episode 136 of The Colbert Report season 6. It scored 7.6/10 from 12 votes, ranking #42 of 63 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 27, 2010.

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