
1. Richard Freeman
Aired: Jan 7, 2008
2. Gary Rosen
Aired: Jan 8, 2008
3. Matt Taibbi
Aired: Jan 9, 2008
4. Muhammad Yunus
Aired: Jan 10, 2008
5. Neil Shubin
Aired: Jan 14, 2008
6. Jared Cohen
Aired: Jan 15, 2008
7. Deborah Tannen
Aired: Jan 16, 2008
8. David Levy
Aired: Jan 17, 2008
9. Eric Weiner
Aired: Jan 21, 2008
10. Andrew Young
Aired: Jan 22, 2008
11. Stephen Colbert's Sport Report
Aired: Jan 23, 2008
12. Charles Nesson
Aired: Jan 24, 2008
13. Rick Warren
Aired: Jan 28, 2008
14. Alex Ross
Aired: Jan 29, 2008
15. Frans de Waal
Aired: Jan 30, 2008
16. Andrew Napolitano
Aired: Jan 31, 2008
17. Jacob Weisberg
Aired: Feb 4, 2008The next episode features a hilarious showdown between three esteemed hosts a...

18. Bob Dole
Aired: Feb 5, 2008
19. Tad Devine
Aired: Feb 6, 2008In the next episode, Stephen Colbert will engage in a lively discussion with ...

20. Mark Moffett
Aired: Feb 7, 2008Stephen's next episode features a discussion with renowned naturalist and aut...

21. Philip Zimbardo
Aired: Feb 11, 2008Stephen celebrates Barack Obama's Grammy success, analyzes Mitt Romney's pres...

22. Lisa Randall
Aired: Feb 12, 2008The next episode of The Colbert Report features a debate between Stephen Colb...

23. Richard Thompson Ford
Aired: Feb 13, 2008Stephen Colbert reunites with his writers who weathered the writers' strike, ...

24. Leonard Nimoy
Aired: Feb 14, 2008Stephen Colbert takes on German comedian Oliver Pocher in the next episode of...

25. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Aired: Feb 26, 2008Please provide the original text of the next episode overview, and I'll assis...

26. Tony Snow
Aired: Feb 27, 2008Stephen Colbert investigates a heated John McCain rally where a speaker's inf...

27. Ingrid Newkirk
Aired: Feb 28, 2008PETA's president and co-founder, Ingrid Newkirk, and Richard Brookhiser, seni...

28. Shashi Tharoor
Aired: Mar 3, 2008Stephen's next episode delves into the intricacies of global power dynamics w...

29. Jennifer 8. Lee
Aired: Mar 4, 2008Stephen Colbert will tackle controversial subjects while staying faithful to ...

30. Gregory Rodriguez
Aired: Mar 5, 2008Next episode, Stephen honors Brett Favre, reacts to Mike Huckabee's primary l...

31. John Legend
Aired: Mar 6, 2008Acclaimed musician John Legend joins forces with host Stephen for a dynamic a...

32. George McGovern
Aired: Mar 10, 2008In the next episode, Stephen delves into the Eliot Spitzer scandal and Hillar...

33. Geraldo Rivera
Aired: Mar 11, 2008Stephen Colbert shares his transformation from disliking John McCain to event...

34. Howard Kurtz
Aired: Mar 12, 2008
35. Sudhir Venkatesh
Aired: Mar 13, 2008Stephen welcomes renowned sociologist and author Sudhir Venkatesh, who recoun...

36. Samantha Power
Aired: Mar 17, 2008Samantha Power, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, will join Ste...

37. Carole King
Aired: Mar 18, 2008Stephen shares an unforgettable evening with Carole King, a legendary singer-...

38. Dee Dee Myers
Aired: Mar 19, 2008A renowned author and former White House Press Secretary sits down for a conv...

39. Dean Kamen
Aired: Mar 20, 2008
40. Michael Reynolds
Aired: Mar 31, 2008Stephen welcomes a renowned professor of English and journalism, Eric Alterma...

41. Van Jones
Aired: Apr 1, 2008Stephen welcomes Van Jones, a prominent human rights advocate and co-founder ...

42. R.E.M.
Aired: Apr 2, 2008Stephen welcomes legendary rock band R.E.M. to discuss their new album, "Acce...

43. Clay Shirky
Aired: Apr 3, 2008A telecommunications expert and author joins Stephen, sharing insights on the...

44. Jesse Ventura
Aired: Apr 7, 2008Jesse Ventura, the former governor of Minnesota and professional wrestler, jo...

45. Madeline Albright
Aired: Apr 8, 2008In the next episode, Stephen sits down with Madeline Albright, a distinguishe...

46. Jeff Gore
Aired: Apr 9, 2008Joining Stephen is Jeff Gore, the driving force behind Citizens for Retiring ...

47. Robin Wright
Aired: Apr 10, 2008Renowned journalist and author Robin Wright joins Stephen to discuss her late...

48. John Legend/Chris Matthews/Michael Nutter
Aired: Apr 14, 2008Chris Matthews, the renowned host of Hardball, engages in a thought-provoking...

49. The Roots
Aired: Apr 15, 2008The next episode of the show will feature a remarkable musical performance by...

50. Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders/Edward Rendell
Aired: Apr 16, 2008Pennsylvania's Governor, Ed Rendell, stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colb...

51. Hillary Clinton/John Edwards/Barack Obama
Aired: Apr 17, 2008Congressman Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania joins Stephen on the show.

52. James Martin/Bernie Sanders
Aired: Apr 21, 2008A prominent statesman joins Stephen Colbert for an intimate conversation, ref...

53. Susan Jacoby
Aired: Apr 22, 2008Stephen's next guest is Susan Jacoby, a renowned journalist and author, who j...

54. Mitch Albom
Aired: Apr 23, 2008Mitch Albom, renowned author of "For One More Day", appears on The Late Show ...

55. Maria Shriver
Aired: Apr 24, 2008Stephen welcomes Maria Shriver, California's First Lady, to explore her book ...

56. Leslie Feist
Aired: Apr 28, 2008Stephen invites a celebrated singer-songwriter, Feist, for a captivating conv...

57. Anne Lamott
Aired: Apr 29, 2008The next episode features Anne Lamott, a renowned author and activist, who ha...

58. Noah Feldman
Aired: Apr 30, 2008Stephen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Noah Feldman, a prom...

59. James Howard Kuntsler
Aired: May 1, 2008Stephen hosts James Kunstler, a celebrated social critic and author of World ...

60. Carl Hiaasen
Aired: May 5, 2008Carl Hiaasen, author of "The Downhill Lie", joins Stephen for a lively discus...

61. Nathan Gunn
Aired: May 6, 2008Acclaimed opera singer Nathan Gunn makes a special appearance on the program,...

62. Hasan Elahi/George Johnson
Aired: May 7, 2008Stephen welcomes George Johnson, a celebrated science writer and author of Th...

63. Arianna Huffington
Aired: May 8, 2008Arianna Huffington, editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post and author of Righ...

64. Dr. Mehmet Oz
Aired: May 12, 2008Stephen hosts Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of "You: Staying Young: The Owner's Ma...

65. Jennifer Hooper McCarty
Aired: May 13, 2008Stephen is joined by Jennifer McCarty, co-author of "What Really Sank the Tit...

66. Laura Dern/Grover Norquist
Aired: May 14, 2008Stephen welcomes Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform and a...

67. Andrei Cherny
Aired: May 15, 2008In the next episode, Stephen welcomes journalist and author Andrei Cherny to ...

68. Brian Greene
Aired: May 27, 2008
69. Claire McCaskill
Aired: May 28, 2008Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill joins Stephen for a lively discussion.

70. David Sirota
Aired: May 29, 2008In the next episode, Stephen invites journalist and author David Sirota to di...

71. Jon Paskowitz
Aired: Jun 2, 2008Jon Paskowitz, co-producer of the acclaimed film Surf Wise, joins Stephen for...

72. George Will
Aired: Jun 3, 2008Stephen welcomes a renowned political analyst and author of "One Man's Americ...

73. Salman Rushdie
Aired: Jun 4, 2008Oklahoma Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr joins...

74. Pat Buchanan
Aired: Jun 5, 2008Stephen welcomes Pat Buchanan, a renowned conservative commentator and author...

75. Philip Weiss
Aired: Jun 9, 2008Renowned New York columnist Phil Weiss joins Stephen for a lively discussion.

76. Alan Rabinowitz
Aired: Jun 10, 2008Wildlife scientist Alan Rabinowitz shares his insights on his book, discussin...

77. David Hajdu
Aired: Jun 11, 2008David Hajdu, a renowned author and comic-book industry expert, joins the show...

78. Dickson Despommier
Aired: Jun 12, 2008Next episode, Stephen will be joined by renowned professor Dixon Despommier, ...

79. Kenneth Miller/R.E.M.
Aired: Jun 16, 2008In the next episode, renowned biologist and author Kenneth Miller delves into...

80. Jonathan Zittrain
Aired: Jun 17, 2008The next episode will feature a thought-provoking conversation with Jonathan ...

81. Junot Diaz
Aired: Jun 18, 2008Award-winning author Junot Díaz makes a special appearance in the next episod...

82. Bishop N.T. Wright
Aired: Jun 19, 2008Bishop N.T. Wright explores the mysteries of heaven, resurrection, and the ch...

83. Barbara Ehrenreich
Aired: Jun 23, 2008Stephen Colbert will be joined by Barbara Ehrenreich, a renowned author and p...

84. Will Smith
Aired: Jun 24, 2008A rap superstar, actor, and movie icon, famous for his chart-topping hits and...

85. Neil deGrasse Tyson
Aired: Jun 25, 2008Stephen welcomes Neil DeGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium, and...

86. Robert Wexler
Aired: Jun 26, 2008
87. Daniel C. Esty
Aired: Jul 14, 2008Stephen Colbert interviews Dan Esty, head of Yale's Center for Business and t...

88. Jason Riley
Aired: Jul 15, 2008Journalist Jason Riley will engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Ste...

89. Rush
Aired: Jul 16, 2008Next episode, the iconic rock band Rush electrifies the stage with a mesmeriz...

90. Elizabeth Edwards
Aired: Jul 17, 2008Stephen welcomes Elizabeth Edwards, author of "Saving Graces" and wife of for...

91. Jim Webb
Aired: Jul 21, 2008Stephen will be joined by Senator Jim Webb, author of A Time to Fight, to dis...

92. Margaret Spellings
Aired: Jul 22, 2008In the next episode, Stephen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with...

93. Nas
Aired: Jul 23, 2008Rapper Nas appears on The Late Show to discuss a petition seeking to address ...

94. Garrett Reisman
Aired: Jul 24, 2008In the next episode, astronaut Garrett Reisman sits down with Stephen for a f...

95. Toby Keith
Aired: Jul 28, 2008Country music legend Toby Keith stops by to chat with Stephen about his lates...

96. Eric Roston
Aired: Jul 29, 2008Stephen's next guest is Eric Roston, a celebrated author, who will be discuss...

97. Crosby, Stills & Nash
Aired: Jul 30, 2008Stephen welcomes the iconic trio Crosby, Stills & Nash for an unforgettable e...

98. Buzz Aldrin
Aired: Jul 31, 2008The next episode of the popular talk show features a legendary guest, Buzz Al...

99. Lucas Conley/The Apples in Stereo
Aired: Aug 4, 2008Stephen welcomes journalist Lucas Conley, author of "OBD: Obsessive Branding ...

100. David Carr
Aired: Aug 5, 2008A renowned author and columnist opens up to Stephen about his turbulent histo...

101. Kevin Costner
Aired: Aug 6, 2008Kevin Costner engages in a lively conversation with Stephen Colbert about his...

102. Thomas Frank
Aired: Aug 7, 2008Celebrated author and Harper's contributing editor Thomas Frank joins Stephen...

103. Jorge Ramos
Aired: Aug 11, 2008A renowned journalist and author joins Stephen to discuss his latest book, "T...

104. Jane Mayer
Aired: Aug 12, 2008Award-winning journalist and author Jane Mayer joins Stephen to discuss her b...

105. Dick Meyer
Aired: Aug 13, 2008In the next episode, Stephen Colbert will be joined by Dick Meyer, a prominen...

106. Bing West
Aired: Aug 14, 2008Stephen has a thought-provoking discussion with renowned combat journalist an...

107. Scott McClellan
Aired: Aug 26, 2008Stephen welcomes author Scott McClellan and former Representative Bob Barr to...

108. Mike Huckabee
Aired: Aug 27, 2008Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate...

109. Richard Brookhiser
Aired: Aug 28, 2008Stephen welcomes Richard Brookhiser, a renowned biographer, historian, and au...

110. John McWhorter
Aired: Aug 29, 2008In the next episode, Stephen sits down with renowned political commentator an...

111. Laura D'Andrea Tyson
Aired: Sep 2, 2008The thrilling conclusion of Stephen Colbert's Make McCain Exciting Challenge ...

112. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Aired: Sep 3, 2008
113. Ron Paul
Aired: Sep 4, 2008
114. David Paterson
Aired: Sep 5, 2008
115. Peter J. Gomes
Aired: Sep 15, 2008
116. Rick Reilly
Aired: Sep 16, 2008
117. Bob Lutz
Aired: Sep 17, 2008
118. Maria Bartiromo
Aired: Sep 18, 2008
119. Jackson Browne
Aired: Sep 23, 2008
120. Cornel West
Aired: Sep 24, 2008
121. Nicholas Carr
Aired: Sep 25, 2008
122. Paul Begala
Aired: Sep 29, 2008
123. James Taylor
Aired: Sep 30, 2008
124. Dave Levin
Aired: Oct 1, 2008
125. Stephen Greenblatt/Naomi Klein
Aired: Oct 2, 2008
126. Jim Cramer
Aired: Oct 6, 2008
127. Nathaniel Read Silver
Aired: Oct 7, 2008
128. Joe Scarborough
Aired: Oct 8, 2008
129. Oliver Stone/David Gergen
Aired: Oct 9, 2008
130. Bethany McLean/Kathleen Parker
Aired: Oct 13, 2008Stephen Colbert's expertise in finance is put to the test as Kathleen Parker ...

131. Joseph Stiglitz
Aired: Oct 14, 2008
132. Shai Agassi
Aired: Oct 15, 2008
133. Brent Glass/Robert Greenwald
Aired: Oct 16, 2008Stephen Colbert discusses the final presidential debate, commending John McCa...

134. Fareed Zakaria/Wynton Marsalis
Aired: Oct 20, 2008The next episode of The Colbert Report features Stephen discussing Colin Powe...

135. Michael Farris
Aired: Oct 21, 2008Stephen Colbert's next episode delves into the controversy surrounding his ad...

136. David Frum
Aired: Oct 22, 2008
137. Jonathan Alter
Aired: Oct 23, 2008
138. Yo-Yo Ma
Aired: Oct 27, 2008Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs a special concert, showcasing tracks from ...

139. Sherman Alexie
Aired: Oct 28, 2008Acclaimed author Sherman Alexie joins Stephen to discuss his powerful novel, ...

140. David Simon
Aired: Oct 29, 2008Celebrated journalist and author David Simon shares his expertise on Baltimor...

141. Wilco
Aired: Oct 30, 2008
142. Charlie Cook/Andrew Sullivan
Aired: Nov 3, 2008The next episode sees Stephen receive a crucial briefing from Andrew Sullivan...

143. Steve Forbes
Aired: Nov 4, 2008Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart will broadcast live from the Indecision World...

144. Andrew Young
Aired: Nov 5, 2008Renowned civil rights leader Andrew Young shares his life's story and discuss...

145. Rachel Maddow
Aired: Nov 6, 2008
146. Kevin Johnson
Aired: Nov 11, 2008
147. Bob Woodward
Aired: Nov 12, 2008
148. Stephen Moore
Aired: Nov 13, 2008
149. Tom Brokaw/Malcolm Gladwell
Aired: Nov 17, 2008The next episode features a thought-provoking conversation between Stephen an...

150. Paul Simon
Aired: Nov 18, 2008Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon joins Stephen for a thought-provoking ...

151. Michael Lewis
Aired: Nov 19, 2008The next episode features a captivating conversation between Stephen and Mich...

152. Cory Booker/Thomas Friedman
Aired: Nov 20, 2008Stephen's next episode features a conversation with esteemed economist Thomas...

153. Khaled Hosseini/Roland Fryer
Aired: Dec 1, 2008Next episode, Stephen delves into the complexities of the Afghan conflict, sh...

154. Jeffrey Goldberg
Aired: Dec 2, 2008In the next episode, a legendary footballer faces the harsh reality of a loom...

155. Barbara Walters
Aired: Dec 3, 2008Barbara Walters' television special on Obama's cabinet appointments sparks wi...

156. Bob Graham/Nicholas Wade
Aired: Dec 4, 2008A groundbreaking scientific forecast warns of an impending biological threat,...

157. Geoffrey Canada
Aired: Dec 8, 2008Stephen discusses a meeting between Barbra Streisand and President Bush, the ...

158. Kevin Bacon/Charlie Kaufman
Aired: Dec 9, 2008Next episode, Stephen delves into a major political controversy, sits down wi...

159. Richard Haass
Aired: Dec 10, 2008The next episode explores Richard Haass' blueprint for a safer global future,...

160. Michael Phelps
Aired: Dec 11, 2008Next episode, we delve into the debate over secularizing Christmas, as atheis...