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The Colbert Report

Season 3 (138 Episodes)

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".

Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 1 Ethan Nadelman

1. Ethan Nadelman

Aired: Jan 8, 2007

The next episode of Stephen's show begins with a somber tone as he reflects o...

Episode 2 Jim Cramer

2. Jim Cramer

Aired: Jan 9, 2007

Freem replaces superstantial in the opening sequence. Stephen thanks Stanisła...

Episode 3 David Camp

3. David Camp

Aired: Jan 10, 2007

Stephen Colbert critiques President Bush's military strategy, jokingly sugges...

Episode 4 Judy Woodruff

4. Judy Woodruff

Aired: Jan 11, 2007

In the next episode, Stephen plays a guessing game using a 2005 clip, and als...

Episode 5 Alex Kuczynski

5. Alex Kuczynski

Aired: Jan 15, 2007

A nationwide lie-in is proposed by Stephen Colbert on Martin Luther King Day,...

Episode 6 Dinesh D'Souza

6. Dinesh D'Souza

Aired: Jan 16, 2007

Stephen Colbert prepares for Bill O'Reilly's visit by discussing a bothersome...

Episode 7 Richard Clarke

7. Richard Clarke

Aired: Jan 17, 2007

Stephen Colbert's next episode is a thrilling mix of politics and fun, featur...

Episode 8 Bill O'Reilly

8. Bill O'Reilly

Aired: Jan 18, 2007

Bill O'Reilly's highly anticipated arrival on the show is building electrifyi...

Episode 9 Thomas Schaller

9. Thomas Schaller

Aired: Jan 22, 2007

Next episode, Stephen Colbert is still fuming about the Saints' loss to the B...

Episode 10 Michael Steele

10. Michael Steele

Aired: Jan 23, 2007

Stephen celebrates a State of the Union address party on January 23rd, accomp...

Episode 11 Lou Dobbs

11. Lou Dobbs

Aired: Jan 24, 2007

Stephen Colbert has a provocative discussion with Lou Dobbs, author of "War o...

Episode 12 Mike Wallace

12. Mike Wallace

Aired: Jan 25, 2007

The next episode takes a dramatic turn as Bill O'Reilly reveals his unfiltere...

Episode 13 Barry Lando

13. Barry Lando

Aired: Jan 29, 2007

The next episode of Stephen Colbert's show will highlight a jubilant celebrat...

Episode 14 Donna Shalala

14. Donna Shalala

Aired: Jan 30, 2007

The next episode of The Colbert Report will feature Stephen Colbert mocking F...

Episode 15 Jed Babbin

15. Jed Babbin

Aired: Jan 31, 2007

Stephen Colbert addresses global warming by substituting his guest with a 500...

Episode 16 Sen. Charles Schumer

16. Sen. Charles Schumer

Aired: Feb 1, 2007

The next episode of The Colbert Report delves into the 2007 Boston Mooninite ...

Episode 17 Wendy Kopp

17. Wendy Kopp

Aired: Feb 5, 2007

Stephen Tosh.0 celebrates the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl XLI loss, introducing...

Episode 18 Charlie LeDuff

18. Charlie LeDuff

Aired: Feb 6, 2007

Charlie LeDuff, author of "Detroit: An American Autopsy," shares his insights...

Episode 19 Steven Pinker

19. Steven Pinker

Aired: Feb 7, 2007

Stephen introduces a new segment, "California Values Watch", examining curren...

Episode 20 Chris Hedges

20. Chris Hedges

Aired: Feb 8, 2007

The next episode will feature Stephen investigating an astronaut incident, di...

Episode 21 Michael Oppenheimer

21. Michael Oppenheimer

Aired: Feb 12, 2007

The next episode of The Daily Show will feature Stephen Colbert opening with ...

Episode 22 Sheryl WuDunn

22. Sheryl WuDunn

Aired: Feb 13, 2007

The next episode of a satirical news program will feature a comedic segment a...

Episode 23 Lance Armstrong

23. Lance Armstrong

Aired: Feb 14, 2007

Stephen sets the record straight on population disparities between China and ...

Episode 24 Shashi Tharoor

24. Shashi Tharoor

Aired: Feb 15, 2007

Stephen Colbert talks about Mastermedia International's prayer day in his hon...

Episode 25 Zev Chafets

25. Zev Chafets

Aired: Feb 26, 2007

Britain's withdrawal from Iraq is likened to its past departures from the US ...

Episode 26 Dr. Craig Venter

26. Dr. Craig Venter

Aired: Feb 27, 2007

In the next episode of The Word, Stephen Colbert will tackle a report on Al G...

Episode 27 Nina Jablonski

27. Nina Jablonski

Aired: Feb 28, 2007

Stephen Colbert shares his thoughts on David Geffen's surprising change of he...

Episode 28 Larry King

28. Larry King

Aired: Mar 1, 2007

Mr. Colbert expresses gratitude to those who offered prayers for him, donning...

Episode 29 Mara Vanderslice

29. Mara Vanderslice

Aired: Mar 5, 2007

The next episode delves into politicians' visits to Walter Reed Hospital amid...

Episode 30 Mark Frauenfelder

30. Mark Frauenfelder

Aired: Mar 6, 2007

Stephen Colbert boasts about winning the Mega Millions lottery, ridicules Via...

Episode 31 Michael Specter

31. Michael Specter

Aired: Mar 7, 2007

The next episode will feature Stephen Colbert's rare correction regarding the...

Episode 32 Ted Koppel

32. Ted Koppel

Aired: Mar 8, 2007

The next episode delves into the lasting impact of the Libby trial, with Step...

Episode 33 Nicholas D. Kristof

33. Nicholas D. Kristof

Aired: Mar 12, 2007

Bill Gates comes under fire from Stephen for supposedly placing foreign aid a...

Episode 34 Michael Eric Dyson

34. Michael Eric Dyson

Aired: Mar 13, 2007

The next episode concludes with a heartfelt goodbye as Stephen bids farewell ...

Episode 35 Ed Viesturs

35. Ed Viesturs

Aired: Mar 14, 2007

The next episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert features a new segment...

Episode 36 Ayaan Hirsi Ali

36. Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Aired: Mar 15, 2007

The next episode of The Colbert Report will wrap up St. Patrick's Day celebra...

Episode 37 Jerome Groopman

37. Jerome Groopman

Aired: Mar 19, 2007

Stephen Colbert tackles Rahm Emanuel's criticism and weighs in on South Carol...

Episode 38 Willie Nelson

38. Willie Nelson

Aired: Mar 20, 2007

Stephen Colbert's views on euthanizing polar bear cub Knut change after watch...

Episode 39 Benjamin Barber

39. Benjamin Barber

Aired: Mar 21, 2007

Maurice Hinchey, the congressman representing New York's 22nd congressional d...

Episode 40 Katie Couric

40. Katie Couric

Aired: Mar 22, 2007

A heated debate between DC-residents and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton ...

Episode 41 John Perry Barlow

41. John Perry Barlow

Aired: Mar 26, 2007

Stephen Colbert will be outraged in the next episode of The Colbert Report, d...

Episode 43 Jabari Asim

43. Jabari Asim

Aired: Mar 28, 2007

Stephen Colbert expresses his dismay over Paulina Porizkova's departure from ...

Episode 44 Clive James

44. Clive James

Aired: Mar 29, 2007

Stephen challenges the necessity of the Equal Rights Amendment, proposing tha...

Episode 46 Jeannette Walls

46. Jeannette Walls

Aired: Apr 10, 2007

Stephen Colbert criticized America's healthcare system on his show "The Word"...

Episode 47 Vali Nasr

47. Vali Nasr

Aired: Apr 11, 2007

A marine biologist discovers a remarkable leatherback sea turtle that has tra...

Episode 48 Dr. Richard Land

48. Dr. Richard Land

Aired: Apr 12, 2007

Stephen Colbert criticized Senator Harry Reid for politicizing the Iraq war, ...

Episode 49 John Kerry

49. John Kerry

Aired: Apr 16, 2007

Next episode, Stephen revises his earlier label for Boyd K. Packer, now refer...

Episode 50 Elaine Pagels

50. Elaine Pagels

Aired: Apr 17, 2007

Stephen will participate in a metaphor-off with Sean Penn on Thursday's show.

Episode 51 Paulina Porizkova

51. Paulina Porizkova

Aired: Apr 18, 2007

Stephen's frustration grows as he feels overlooked for a Pulitzer Prize, lead...

Episode 54 Andrew Weil

54. Andrew Weil

Aired: Apr 24, 2007

Stephen Colbert honors Boris Yeltsin, engages in a lively debate with Eleanor...

Episode 55 David Walker

55. David Walker

Aired: Apr 25, 2007

Stephen Colbert rebrands the ongoing conflict as "Freemerican Victernity Made...

Episode 72 Jimmy Wales

72. Jimmy Wales

Aired: May 24, 2007

Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, appears on The Colbert Report to talk a...

Episode 106 Michael Wallis

106. Michael Wallis

Aired: Aug 15, 2007

Stephen's next episode will explore his potential Jewish roots, followed by a...

Episode 107 Andrew Keen

107. Andrew Keen

Aired: Aug 16, 2007

Stephen Colbert will be discussing a memorable interview with Richard Branson...

Episode 108 Nathan Sawaya

108. Nathan Sawaya

Aired: Aug 20, 2007

Stephen Colbert examines the issue of wrist violence, singling out Steven Sea...

Episode 109 Michael Shermer

109. Michael Shermer

Aired: Aug 21, 2007

Stephen Colbert will explore the topic of the Northwest Passage, claiming it ...

Episode 110 Richard Branson

110. Richard Branson

Aired: Aug 22, 2007

Stephen Colbert delves into the controversy surrounding a helipad closure in ...

Episode 111 Thomas Ricks

111. Thomas Ricks

Aired: Aug 23, 2007

Stephen Colbert investigates the Iraq War and Dick Cheney's role in promoting...

Episode 112 Bjørn Lomborg

112. Bjørn Lomborg

Aired: Sep 10, 2007

In the next episode, Stephen welcomes Bjorn Lomborg, a leading expert on envi...

Episode 113 Garrison Keillor

113. Garrison Keillor

Aired: Sep 11, 2007

Garrison Keillor, renowned humorist and author, joins Stephen to discuss his ...

Episode 114 Joel Klein

114. Joel Klein

Aired: Sep 12, 2007

Exclusive interview with Joel Klein, Chancellor of New York City Schools, acc...

Episode 115 Ed Begley Jr.

115. Ed Begley Jr.

Aired: Sep 13, 2007

Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. and Father James Martin join S...

Episode 116 Susan Sarandon

116. Susan Sarandon

Aired: Sep 18, 2007

Actress and activist Susan Sarandon joins Stephen Colbert for a thought-provo...

Episode 117 Naomi Wolf

117. Naomi Wolf

Aired: Sep 19, 2007

Naomi Wolf discusses the intersection of feminism and politics with Stephen i...

Episode 118 Jeffrey Toobin

118. Jeffrey Toobin

Aired: Sep 20, 2007

The next episode features an in-depth conversation between Stephen and Jeffre...

Episode 119 Thomas Friedman

119. Thomas Friedman

Aired: Sep 24, 2007

In the next episode, renowned author Thomas Friedman joins Stephen for a thou...

Episode 120 John Grisham

120. John Grisham

Aired: Sep 25, 2007

Renowned author and retired attorney John Grisham discusses his latest book, ...

Episode 121 Tony Bennett

121. Tony Bennett

Aired: Sep 26, 2007

A stirring musical event awaits in the next episode as celebrated opera singe...

Episode 122 David Schwartz

122. David Schwartz

Aired: Sep 27, 2007

In the next episode, Stephen will engage in a fascinating conversation with D...

Appearances

Info about The Colbert Report

Seasons: 11

Current Status: Ended

Network: Comedy Central

Genres:Comedy, Talk-Show, News