The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
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- Seasons
- 11
- Episodes aired
- 1.447
- Latest aired
- S11E40
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 October 2005 – December 2005 32 episodes
- Season 2 January 2006 – December 2006 161 episodes
- Season 3 January 2007 – November 2007 138 episodes
- Season 4 January 2008 – December 2008 160 episodes
- Season 5 January 2009 – December 2009 161 episodes
- Season 6 January 2010 – December 2010 161 episodes
- Season 7 January 2011 – September 2011 124 episodes
- Season 8 October 2011 – September 2012 155 episodes
- Season 9 October 2012 – September 2013 155 episodes
- Season 10 September 2013 – September 2014 160 episodes
- Season 11 September 2014 – December 2014 40 episodes
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S11E01 Jamie Oliver
September 29 find the promo
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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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S11E02 Jeffrey Tambor
September 30 find the promo
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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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S11E03 Mike Mullen
October 1 find the promo
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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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S11E04 Lynn Sherr
October 2 find the promo
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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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S11E05 James M. McPherson
October 6 find the promo
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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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S11E06 Leon Wieseltier
October 7 find the promo
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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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S11E07 Carol Burnett
October 8 find the promo
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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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S11E08 Robert Plant
October 9 find the promo
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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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S11E09 Walter Isaacson
October 13 find the promo
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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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S11E10 Neil Young
October 14 find the promo
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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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S11E11 Justin Simien
October 15 find the promo
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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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S11E12 William Deresiewicz
October 16 find the promo
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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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S11E13 Meredith Vieira
October 27 find the promo
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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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S11E14 Michael Lewis
October 28 find the promo
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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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S11E15 Jill Lepore
October 29 find the promo
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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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S11E16 David Miliband
October 30 find the promo
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Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again," George Takei defends democracy, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee.
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S11E17 Chuck Todd
November 3 find the promo
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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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S11E18 Andrew Sullivan
November 4 find the promo
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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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S11E19 Kirsten Gillibrand
November 5 find the promo
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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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S11E20 Steven Johnson
November 6 find the promo
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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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S11E21 Andy Cohen
November 10 find the promo
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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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S11E22 Diane von Furstenberg
November 11 find the promo
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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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S11E23 Terence Tao
November 12 find the promo
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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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S11E24 Jennifer Lawrence
November 13 find the promo
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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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S11E25 Bernie Sanders
November 17 find the promo
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U2's Bono loses his luggage in midair, "Good Morning America" offers sensational survival tips, and Senator Bernie Sanders discusses health care and his plans for 2016.
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S11E26 Eva Longoria
November 18 find the promo
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Freezing temperatures grip the nation, Esteban Colberto talks immigration reform, salvage stores sell expired food to the poor, and Eva Longoria discusses "Food Chains."
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S11E27 Toni Morrison
November 19 find the promo
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A police drill causes panic at a Florida school, activists in New Hampshire target meter maids, Black Friday gets an early start, and Toni Morrison discusses her writing.
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S11E28 Jon Stewart
November 20 find the promo
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President Obama's amnesty plan outrages Republicans, the world's chocolate supply drops to catastrophic levels, and Jon Stewart discusses his movie "Rosewater."
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S11E29 John McCain
December 1 find the promo
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"Star Wars" fans react to a new lightsaber design, members of the St. Louis Rams protest the Ferguson decision, and Senator John McCain discusses "Thirteen Soldiers."
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S11E30 Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
December 2 find the promo
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Stephen announces an upcoming special in Washington, D.C., T.G.I. Friday's deploys mistletoe drones, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga talk about their album, "Cheek to Cheek."
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S11E31 Christopher Nolan
December 3 find the promo
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Congress bans Social Security benefits for Nazis, Pizza Hut introduces a mind-reading menu, Amy Sedaris pays a surprise visit, and Christopher Nolan talks "Interstellar."
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S11E32 Paul Farmer
December 4 find the promo
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Stephen lands an interview with President Obama, a grand jury decision sparks outrage, a soap opera producer becomes an ambassador, and Paul Farmer talks Partners In Health.
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S11E33 President Barack Obama
December 8 find the promo
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In his Mr. Colbert Goes to Washington special, Stephen broadcasts from George Washington University and discusses job creation and immigration with President Barack Obama.
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S11E34 James Corden
December 9 find the promo
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A Discovery Channel special sparks outrage, Rep. Jack Kingston joins Stephen for the final installment of Better Know a District, and James Corden discusses "Into the Woods."
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S11E35 Sarah Koenig
December 10 find the promo
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Pundits react to a scathing Senate report on torture, Tom Blanton discusses CIA interrogation tactics, and Sarah Koenig talks about her investigative podcast, "Serial."
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S11E36 Smaug
December 11 find the promo
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Gov. Scott Walker botches a Jewish phrase, Ridley Scott casts white actors to play Egyptians, Stephen raffles off set pieces from The Report, and Smaug discusses "The Hobbit."
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S11E37 Seth Rogen
December 15 find the promo
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Michele Bachmann shares an explosive holiday wish with President Obama, Stephen argues with Stephen about torture, hackers attack Sony, and Seth Rogen talks "The Interview."
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S11E38 Kendrick Lamar
December 16 find the promo
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Jeb Bush eyes a presidential run, Jason Bordoff discusses OPEC's oil price war, Stephen lets a sponsor rebrand The Report, and Kendrick Lamar debuts an untitled track.
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S11E39 Phil Klay
December 17 find the promo
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The Report's set lives on in cyberspace, Stephen holds a yard sale to clear out his studio, the U.S. lifts its Cuban embargo, and author Phil Klay discusses "Redeployment."
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S11E40 Grimmy
December 18 find the promo
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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.