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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!

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Jerome Groopman" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report" season 8. It scored 7.6/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "John Lithgow".

  • Jerome Groopman
    7.6/1016 votes

    #1 - Jerome Groopman

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Lithgow
    7.7/1017 votes

    #2 - John Lithgow

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Black Star
    7.4/1016 votes

    #3 - Black Star

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jason Amerine
    7.7/1018 votes

    #4 - Jason Amerine

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Harry Belafonte
    7.9/1017 votes

    #5 - Harry Belafonte

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Steven Pinker
    7.7/1016 votes

    #6 - Steven Pinker

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ali Soufan
    7.5/1021 votes

    #7 - Ali Soufan

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2011

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Coldplay
    7.4/1017 votes

    #8 - Coldplay

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 10/20/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jon Huntsman
    7.8/1016 votes

    #9 - Jon Huntsman

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 10/24/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Susan Saladoff
    8.0/1017 votes

    #10 - Susan Saladoff

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 10/25/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Taylor Branch
    8.0/1015 votes

    #11 - Taylor Branch

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 10/26/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Toby Keith
    7.8/1017 votes

    #12 - Toby Keith

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 10/27/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Neil MacGregor
    8.2/1022 votes

    #13 - Neil MacGregor

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 10/31/2011

    Stephen joins Occupy Wall Street, Wisconsin allows concealed weapons in its Capitol, and Neil MacGregor tells the history of the world with 100 objects.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yo-Yo Ma
    7.8/1017 votes

    #14 - Yo-Yo Ma

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 11/1/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michael Pollan
    8.1/1015 votes

    #15 - Michael Pollan

    Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 11/2/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nathan Wolfe
    8.0/1015 votes

    #16 - Nathan Wolfe

    Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 11/3/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Niall Ferguson
    7.7/1018 votes

    #17 - Niall Ferguson

    Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 11/7/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seth Meyers
    7.6/1022 votes

    #18 - Seth Meyers

    Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 11/8/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Father James Martin
    7.8/1016 votes

    #19 - Father James Martin

    Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 11/9/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brian Eno
    7.4/1016 votes

    #20 - Brian Eno

    Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 11/10/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thomas Thwaites
    7.4/1016 votes

    #21 - Thomas Thwaites

    Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 11/14/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elijah Wood
    7.6/1019 votes

    #22 - Elijah Wood

    Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 11/15/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chris Matthews
    7.5/1021 votes

    #23 - Chris Matthews

    Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 11/16/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Susan Orlean
    7.5/1021 votes

    #24 - Susan Orlean

    Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 11/17/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Siddhartha Mukherjee
    7.2/1020 votes

    #25 - Siddhartha Mukherjee

    Season 8 Episode 25 - Aired 11/28/2011

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A