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The Worst Episodes of The Colbert Report

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Worst episode
S9E11 Tyler Perry
5.620 votes
Best episode
S2E129 George Lucas
8.663 votes
Top season
Season 5
7.8avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 11 - Tyler Perry
    5.6/10(20 votes)

    S9:E11

    Mitt Romney's Benghazi accusations backfire, two-parent households fix gun problems, Congressman Scott DesJarlais flip-flops on abortion, and Tyler Perry talks "Madea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Colbert Report Season 4 Episode 134 - Fareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    S4:E134

    Stephen begins by talking about Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama for president. He then interviews Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis. Stephen presents a new "lower cost" segment based on "Colbert Platinum", "Colbert Aluminum." He talks about Paris, rich people opening various bank accounts in order to protect themselves, and stealth wealth. Finally, Stephen talks to Wynton Marsalis about jazz and together they perform "The Star-Spangled Banner."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 71 - Caitlin Flanagan
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    S10:E71

    Slavery makes history at the Oscars, an anti-Obamacare ad spreads falsehoods, Barbie poses for Sports Illustrated, and Caitlin Flanagan talks "The Dark Power of Fraternities."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Colbert Report Season 3 Episode 111 - Thomas E. Ricks
    5.9/10(23 votes)

    S3:E111

    Stephen reviews the Iraq War and Dick Cheney\'s role in advocating it. He then interviews Thomas E. Ricks about the war. Stephen then talks about his broken wrist and shows a documentary film entitled Fractured Freedom: The Stephen Colbert Story. He announces that several people had signed his cast, including Nancy Pelosi, Tim Russert, Tony Snow, Brian Williams, Bill O\'Reilly and Michael Bloomberg.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 88 - Richard Engel
    5.9/10(22 votes)

    S9:E88

    The New York Post misidentifies Boston Marathon suspects, Stephen debuts the Bucket, the Senate opposes gun background checks, and Richard Engel describes Syrian militias.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 46 - Reverend Al Sharpton
    5.7/10(15 votes)

    S6:E46

    Scrabble changes its rules to allow proper names, and Al Sharpton fights for education reform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 90 - Sting
    5.7/10(15 votes)

    S10:E90

    David Letterman announces his retirement, Botox helps treat depression, Bill O'Reilly fights the grievance-industrial complex, and Sting performs "The Last Ship."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 48 - Kathryn Bigelow
    6.2/10(23 votes)

    S9:E48

    Obama obscures America's hopelessness in his speech, Republicans pursue advanced redistricting, Dustin Hoffman shrinks his cast, and Kathryn Bigelow talks "Zero Dark Thirty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Colbert Report Season 3 Episode 95 - Charles Kaiser
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    S3:E95

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 12 - The Killers
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    S9:E12

    A squirrel votes for Mitt Romney, a farmer puts candy in cow feed, Stephen reports on the world's only Corn Palace, and The Killers discuss their clean-cut reputation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Colbert Report Season 3 Episode 6 - Dinesh D'Souza
    6.2/10(18 votes)

    S3:E6

    In anticipation of Bill O'Reilly arriving in-studio on Thursday, Stephen lashes out at Jimmy the director for a squeaky chair. In a new segment "Invasion of the Country Snatchers", Stephen profiles immigration issues, from an Italian-descended anti-immigrant possible Presidential nominee, to a chain of pizza restaurants which accept pesos, segueing into Letters from Iwo Jima winning the Best foreign Film Golden Globe. In another "Stephen Colbert's Sport Report", Stephen covers David Beckham playing for Los Angeles, and an anti-Colbert movement of fans throwing teddy bears on the ice when the Saginaw Spirit played the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League.

    Director:Jim Hoskinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 87 - Alan Cumming
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    S9:E87

    The media dreams up Boston bombing suspects, Adam Davidson explains Bitcoin, Brad Paisley makes a sucky song about racism, and Alan Cumming tackles an almost one-man play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 74 - Theaster Gates
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S10:E74

    Massachusetts allows upskirt photography, teens pursue the "thigh gap," Warner Music holds "Happy Birthday" hostage, and Theaster Gates uses art to revitalize urban spaces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 22 - Rachel Maddow
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    S9:E22

    New York experiences a nor'easter, an Albany strip club claims to sell art, platonic friends learn the scientific truth, and Rachel Maddow talks election night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Colbert Report Season 3 Episode 112 - Bjorn Lomborg
    6.4/10(22 votes)

    S3:E112

    Tonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the Environmental Assessment Institute and author of Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming, Bjorn Lomborg.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Colbert Report Season 3 Episode 40 - Katie Couric
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    S3:E40

    Debate over DC-residents voting bill with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Criticism over Chicago Sun-Times face reading expert Rose Rosetree's interpretation of Stephen's facial features. Phone conversation with Coach Bob Mancini of the Saginaw Spirit about the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Colbert Report Season 2 Episode 120 - Ted Danson
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    S2:E120

    Tonight Stephen welcomes actor Ted Danson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Colbert Report Season 6 Episode 6 - Raj Patel
    6.3/10(17 votes)

    S6:E6

    Obama won't admit we're in the middle of a war, and Raj Patel talks about "The Value of Nothing."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 84 - Shane Smith
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    S9:E84

    The Navy builds a laser missile, Senate Republicans give in to gun control, Anthony Weiner ponders the mayoral race, and VICE cofounder Shane Smith talks storytelling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Colbert Report Season 2 Episode 33 - Keith Olbermann
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    S2:E33

    TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Keith Olbermann!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Colbert Report Season 3 Episode 92 - Frank Sulloway
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    S3:E92

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Colbert Report Season 7 Episode 12 - Chris Matthews
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S7:E12

    Christine Todd Whitman discusses state budget shortfalls, and Chris Matthews defends JFK's legacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Colbert Report Season 7 Episode 71 - Salman Khan
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S7:E71

    Congress rejects raising the debt ceiling, and Salman Khan teaches over 53 million students.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 41 - Neil Shubin
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S9:E41

    Idaho builds a firearms village, the NRA solves gun violence with more guns, wheat addiction spirals, and Neil Shubin explores humans' shared history with rocks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Colbert Report Season 10 Episode 38 - Garry Trudeau
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S10:E38

    Edward Snowden seeks political asylum in Brazil, China embraces pollution, Ted Cruz gets his own coloring book, and Garry Trudeau discusses his show, "Alpha House."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tyler Perry" is the worst rated episode of The Colbert Report. It scored 5.6/10 from 20 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 17, 2012. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis".

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