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The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 8

Every episode of The Colbert Report Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 8!

The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 8

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 1 - Jerome Groopman
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Jerome Groopman

    S8:E1

    Rick Perry's hunting camp once bore a racially charged name, Obamacare heads to the Supreme Court, and Jerome Groopman discusses medical decision-making.

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  2. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 2 - John Lithgow
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #2 - John Lithgow

    S8:E2

    Rick Davis weighs in on Chris Christie fever, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and John Lithgow talks drama.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 3 - Black Star
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Black Star

    S8:E3

    Herman Cain gives his take on homosexuality, Mexico City proposes two-year marriage licenses, and Black Star performs.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 4 - Jason Amerine
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Jason Amerine

    S8:E4

    Sarah Palin bows out of the presidential race, Stephen apologizes to Karl Rove, and Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine discusses the early days of the Afghanistan War.

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  5. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 5 - Harry Belafonte
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Harry Belafonte

    S8:E5

    The Occupy Wall Street movement goes global, Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's NBA lockout ad, and Harry Belafonte talks political activism.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 6 - Steven Pinker
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Steven Pinker

    S8:E6

    Herman Cain may or may not be joking about an electrified border fence, schools take potatoes off their menus, and Steven Pinker discusses the decline of human violence.

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  7. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 7 - Ali Soufan
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Ali Soufan

    S8:E7

    Herman Cain blames the unemployed, Republican candidates want to end EPA regulations, and Ali Soufan provides an inside look at the war on terror.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 8 - Coldplay
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Coldplay

    S8:E8

    Libyan rebels kill Muammar al-Gaddafi, Tea Party Nation demands a hiring freeze from its members, and Coldplay perform from "Mylo Xyloto."

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  9. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 9 - Jon Huntsman
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Jon Huntsman

    S8:E9

    Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's message, Frank Luntz conducts a focus group, and GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman talks about fixing America.

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  10. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 10 - Susan Saladoff
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Susan Saladoff

    S8:E10

    Herman Cain's campaign ad gets buzz, Ben & Jerry's endorses Occupy Wall Street, and Susan Saladoff explores the myth of frivolous lawsuits.

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  11. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 11 - Taylor Branch
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Taylor Branch

    S8:E11

    PETA files a lawsuit to free captive whales, immigrant farm workers flee Alabama, and Taylor Branch discusses the multi-billion dollar college sports industry.

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  12. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 12 - Toby Keith
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Toby Keith

    S8:E12

    Occupy Wall Street wears out its welcome, Stephen unveils his second NBA lockout Super PAC ad, and Toby Keith performs.

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  13. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 13 - Neil MacGregor
    8.5/10(22 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.

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  14. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 14 - Yo-Yo Ma
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Yo-Yo Ma

    S8:E14

    Herman Cain's sexual harassment controversy unfolds; Stephen returns to Wall Street; and Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile perform.

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

    #15 - Michael Pollan

    S8:E15

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

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  16. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 16 - Nathan Wolfe
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Nathan Wolfe

    S8:E16

    Hans Beinholtz hawks Europe to investors, Colbert Super PAC adopts Herman Cain's fundraising strategy, and Nathan Wolfe examines viral pandemics.

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  17. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 17 - Niall Ferguson
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Niall Ferguson

    S8:E17

    Make Us Great Again airs its Rick Perry ad, Colbert Super PAC takes on issue advocacy, and Niall Ferguson discusses the end of western dominance.

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  18. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 18 - Seth Meyers
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Seth Meyers

    S8:E18

    Herman Cain holds a press conference to address sexual harassment charges, Stephen saves Christmas, and Seth Meyers talks "Saturday Night Live."

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  19. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 19 - Father James Martin
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Father James Martin

    S8:E19

    Herman Cain blames Democrats for his troubles, Michigan Senate Republicans amend an anti-bullying bill, and Father James Martin explores the role of comedy in religion.

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  20. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 20 - Brian Eno
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Brian Eno

    S8:E20

    Barack Obama plans to station U.S. troops in Australia, Rick Perry bungles another debate, and Brian Eno sings a cappella with Michael Stipe and Stephen.

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  21. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 21 - Thomas Thwaites
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Thomas Thwaites

    S8:E21

    Michele Bachmann gets an e-mail snub, Bill McKibben opposes construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and Thomas Thwaites talks toasters.

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  22. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 22 - Elijah Wood
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Elijah Wood

    S8:E22

    The NYPD dismantles Occupy Wall Street, investors accuse Goldline International of theft, and Elijah Wood talks Middle-earth and penguins.

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  23. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 23 - Chris Matthews
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Chris Matthews

    S8:E23

    Newt Gingrich defends his Greek cruise, Ron Paul supporters publish a pin-up calendar, and Chris Matthews discusses John F. Kennedy's elusive heroism.

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  24. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 24 - Susan Orlean
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Susan Orlean

    S8:E24

    People Magazine picks its sexiest man, the congressional super committee eyes veterans' healthcare benefits, and Susan Orlean discusses the life of Rin Tin Tin.

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  25. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 25 - Siddhartha Mukherjee
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Siddhartha Mukherjee

    S8:E25

    Barack Obama omits God from his online Thanksgiving address, CNN lays off staffers in favor of user-generated content, and Siddhartha Mukherjee researches cancer.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Jerome Groopman" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report" season 8. It scored 7.8/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "John Lithgow".