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The Colbert Report

Stephen Colbert delivers a humorous and patriotic take on current events, bringing his unique perspective to the discussion of pressing issues.

A satirical news program, The Colbert Report, parodies the style of shows like "The O'Reilly Factor". Stephen Colbert, the host, begins each episode with witty introductions and delivers humorous commentaries, often incorporating catchphrases like "I don't have time to read books" or "President Bush is a gut thinker, not a head thinker".

Episodes:

Episode 1 Stone Phillips

1. Stone Phillips

Aired: Oct 17, 2005

Stephen Colbert delves into the concept of "Truthiness", examining the credib...

Episode 2 Lesley Stahl

2. Lesley Stahl

Aired: Oct 18, 2005

Stephen Colbert sits down with Lesley Stahl, a celebrated journalist and 60 M...

Episode 3 Fareed Zakaria

3. Fareed Zakaria

Aired: Oct 19, 2005

A renowned journalist joins Stephen Colbert for a thought-provoking conversat...

Episode 4 Jim Cramer

4. Jim Cramer

Aired: Oct 20, 2005

Stephen Colbert invites Jim Cramer, the energetic host of Mad Money, to The L...

Episode 5 Lou Dobbs

5. Lou Dobbs

Aired: Oct 24, 2005

The renowned host of Lou Dobbs Tonight, Lou Dobbs, joins Stephen Colbert's sh...

Episode 6 Greg Behrendt

6. Greg Behrendt

Aired: Oct 25, 2005

Comedian and author Greg Behrendt joins The Colbert Report for a special gues...

Episode 7 Neil DeGrasse Tyson

7. Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Aired: Oct 26, 2005

Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson joins The Late Show with Stephen Colbert f...

Episode 8 Jeff Daniels

8. Jeff Daniels

Aired: Oct 27, 2005

Jeff Daniels sits down with Stephen Colbert for a humorous and engaging chat.

Episode 9 Monica Crowley

9. Monica Crowley

Aired: Oct 31, 2005

A special guest joins Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, as Monica Crowley, co...

Episode 10 Ken Burns

10. Ken Burns

Aired: Nov 1, 2005

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins Stephen Colbert for a chat on...

Episode 11 Bruce Feiler

11. Bruce Feiler

Aired: Nov 2, 2005

Stephen Colbert has a thought-provoking conversation with Bruce Feiler, autho...

Episode 12 Bradley Whitford

12. Bradley Whitford

Aired: Nov 3, 2005

Bradley Whitford, the talented actor, will be joining Stephen Colbert as his ...

Episode 13 Eliot Spitzer

13. Eliot Spitzer

Aired: Nov 7, 2005

The next episode of the show features a high-profile guest, Eliot Spitzer, th...

Episode 14 Catherine Crier

14. Catherine Crier

Aired: Nov 8, 2005

Optimizing large datasets requires strategic formatting to maximize readabili...

Episode 15 Mary Roach

15. Mary Roach

Aired: Nov 9, 2005

Mary Roach, author of "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife", will appear on ...

Episode 16 Cokie Roberts

16. Cokie Roberts

Aired: Nov 10, 2005

Renowned anchor and journalist Cokie Roberts joins host Stephen Colbert in to...

Episode 17 Sen. Bob Kerrey

17. Sen. Bob Kerrey

Aired: Nov 14, 2005

In an upcoming episode, Stephen Colbert sits down with former Senator Bob Ker...

Episode 18 Rev. Al Sharpton

18. Rev. Al Sharpton

Aired: Nov 15, 2005

The next episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert features Reverend Al S...

Episode 19 Matt Taibbi

19. Matt Taibbi

Aired: Nov 16, 2005

Matt Taibbi, author of "Spanking the Donkey", joins Stephen Colbert as his sp...

Episode 20 Tim Robbins

20. Tim Robbins

Aired: Nov 17, 2005

Acclaimed actor Tim Robbins, known for his role in the beloved film Zathura, ...

Episode 21 Brian Greene

21. Brian Greene

Aired: Nov 28, 2005

Brian Randolph Greene, a renowned American theoretical physicist and string t...

Episode 22 Richard Preston

22. Richard Preston

Aired: Nov 29, 2005

Richard Preston, a prominent science author, joins Stephen Colbert to delve i...

Episode 24 Richard Clarke

24. Richard Clarke

Aired: Dec 1, 2005

Stephen Colbert's next guest is Richard Clarke, author of the acclaimed novel...

Episode 25 Maureen Dowd

25. Maureen Dowd

Aired: Dec 5, 2005

Maureen Dowd, author of "Are Men Necessary?", is Stephen Colbert's special gu...

Episode 26 Anderson Cooper

26. Anderson Cooper

Aired: Dec 6, 2005

Anderson Cooper, the acclaimed host of Anderson Cooper 360, joins Stephen Col...

Episode 27 Craig Crawford

27. Craig Crawford

Aired: Dec 7, 2005

In the next episode, Stephen Colbert sits down with Craig Crawford, author of...

Episode 28 Peggy Noonan

28. Peggy Noonan

Aired: Dec 8, 2005

Stephen Colbert sits down with Peggy Noonan, renowned author of "John Paul th...

Episode 29 Harry Smith

29. Harry Smith

Aired: Dec 12, 2005

Stephen Colbert's guest tonight is Harry Smith, co-host of The Early Show.

Episode 30 Bob Costas

30. Bob Costas

Aired: Dec 13, 2005

Bob Costas, a renowned sports commentator and host of Costas Now, engages in ...

Episode 31 Dermot Mulroney

31. Dermot Mulroney

Aired: Dec 14, 2005

Actor Dermot Mulroney joins The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his...

Episode 32 Mark Cuban

32. Mark Cuban

Aired: Dec 15, 2005

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, stops by to chat with Stephen Colb...

Main Cast

Appearances

Info about The Colbert Report

Seasons: 11

Current Status: Ended

Network: Comedy Central

Genres:Comedy, Talk-Show, News