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The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. 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. It satirizes conservative personality-driven political pundit programs, particularly Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. 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.
The Colbert Report has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards each in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, two Television Critics Association Awards Awards, and two Satellite Awards. In 2013, it won two Emmys. It has been presented as non-satirical journalism in several instances, including by the Tom DeLay Legal Defense Trust and by Robert Wexler following his interview on the program. The Report received considerable media coverage following its debut on October 17, 2005, for Colbert's coining of the term "truthiness", which dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named its 2006 Word of the Year.
Congress shuts down the government, Butterball appeases male cooks, and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the final season.
★ 7.8/10
(56 votes)
#2
Stephen Fry
S10:E12
Girly hats could emasculate the Marines, and Stephen Fry discusses his role in "Twelfth Night".
★ 7.6/10
(23 votes)
#3
Steve McQueen
S10:E25
The Colbert Nation helps the Philippines, conservatives gloat over Obamacare, Chip Wilson defends his yoga pants, and Steve McQueen talks "12 Years a Slave".
★ 7.5/10
(22 votes)
#4
Daniel Radcliffe
S10:E2
The government shuts down, Americans flood the Affordable Care Act website, anti-Obamacare groups target youth, and Daniel Radcliffe describes his film, "Kill Your Darlings".
★ 7.2/10
(19 votes)
#5
David Finkel
S10:E4
Congressional leaders fail to compromise on the government shutdown, Stephen officiates a wedding, and David Finkel examines post-war trauma in "Thank You for Your Service".
★ 7.2/10
(17 votes)
#6
James Spithill
S10:E5
Republicans hold Obama responsible for the government shutdown, Emily Bazelon reviews McCutcheon v. F.E.C., and James Spithill shares some history of the America's Cup.
★ 7.2/10
(23 votes)
#7
A. Scott Berg
S10:E10
Stephen weighs in on lions and tigers, KFC invents the "Go Cup" and A. Scott Berg discusses his book, "Wilson".
★ 7.2/10
(24 votes)
#8
Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff
S10:E11
Stephen enrolls in Obamacare, and Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discuss fact-based reporting.
★ 7.2/10
(24 votes)
#9
Orlando Bloom
S10:E13
Stuffed animals go sightseeing, and Orlando Bloom discusses his Broadway turn in "Romeo and Juliet".
★ 7.2/10
(21 votes)
#10
Alexis Ohanian
S10:E24
Stephen calls for aid to the Philippines, The Today Show airs live prostate exams, and Alexis Ohanian discusses online democracy and his book, "Without Their Permission".
★ 7.1/10
(14 votes)
#11
Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell
S10:E8
Hanksy dolls up Stephen's studio, and Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss Lance Armstrong.
★ 7.1/10
(22 votes)
#12
Brian Lehrer
S10:E19
Toys "R" Us mocks nature, and the host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" discusses New York City politics.
★ 7.0/10
(17 votes)
#13
Paul Giamatti
S10:E6
The debt ceiling looms, Eric Holder permits pro-pot laws, and Paul Giamatti talks "Parkland".
★ 6.9/10
(24 votes)
#14
The Reflektors
S10:E9
The government reopens, New Jersey allows gay marriage, and The Reflektors (a.k.a. Arcade Fire) perform "Normal People".
★ 6.8/10
(17 votes)
#15
Chris Matthews
S10:E3
Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders about the government "slim down", Bill O'Reilly talks divine inspiration, and Chris Matthews compares Obama and Reagan.
★ 6.8/10
(21 votes)
#16
Tom Hanks
S10:E7
Truckers organize "Ride for the Constitution", and Tom Hanks talks about Somali pirates.
★ 0.0/10
#17
Billy Collins
S10:E14
Americans resort to harvesting their bodies, and Billy Collins talks about his book, "Aimless Love".
★ 0.0/10
#18
Jack Andraka
S10:E15
Shepard Smith battles digital addiction, and Jack Andraka shares his passion for science.
★ 0.0/10
#19
Zach Sims
S10:E16
The NSA spying scandal reaches the Vatican, and Codecademy's Zach Sims talks computer programming.
★ 0.0/10
#20
David Folkenflik
S10:E17
Corporations find religion, and author David Folkenflik discusses "Murdoch's World".
★ 0.0/10
#21
Julius Erving
S10:E18
A bong-shaped mascot upsets a Canadian town, and Julius Erving discusses "Dr. J: The Autobiography".
★ 0.0/10
#22
Daniel Lieberman
S10:E20
The Senate cracks down on sexual discrimination in the workplace, Stephen is nominated for a People's Choice Award, and author Daniel Lieberman discusses "The Story of the Human Body".
★ 0.0/10
#23
Peter Baker
S10:E21
"60 Minutes" anchor Lara Logan apologizes for her flawed Benghazi story, and "Days of Fire" author Peter Baker discusses George W. Bush's rocky relationship with Dick Cheney.
★ 0.0/10
#24
David Christian
S10:E22
HealthCare.gov glitches lead to low enrollment, France rejects a nuke deal with Iran, a luxury hotel offers poverty-themed vacations, and David Christian talks "Big History".
★ 0.0/10
#25
Blind Boys of Alabama
S10:E23
Human Rights groups protest U.S. drone attacks, Richard Cohen faces backlash over race comments, and the Blind Boys of Alabama perform a song from "I'll Find a Way".
★ 6.8/10
(17 votes)
#1
Chris Matthews
S10:E3
Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders about the government "slim down", Bill O'Reilly talks divine inspiration, and Chris Matthews compares Obama and Reagan.
★ 6.8/10
(21 votes)
#2
Tom Hanks
S10:E7
Truckers organize "Ride for the Constitution", and Tom Hanks talks about Somali pirates.
★ 6.9/10
(24 votes)
#3
The Reflektors
S10:E9
The government reopens, New Jersey allows gay marriage, and The Reflektors (a.k.a. Arcade Fire) perform "Normal People".
★ 7.0/10
(17 votes)
#4
Paul Giamatti
S10:E6
The debt ceiling looms, Eric Holder permits pro-pot laws, and Paul Giamatti talks "Parkland".
★ 7.1/10
(14 votes)
#5
Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell
S10:E8
Hanksy dolls up Stephen's studio, and Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss Lance Armstrong.
★ 7.1/10
(22 votes)
#6
Brian Lehrer
S10:E19
Toys "R" Us mocks nature, and the host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" discusses New York City politics.
★ 7.2/10
(19 votes)
#7
David Finkel
S10:E4
Congressional leaders fail to compromise on the government shutdown, Stephen officiates a wedding, and David Finkel examines post-war trauma in "Thank You for Your Service".
★ 7.2/10
(17 votes)
#8
James Spithill
S10:E5
Republicans hold Obama responsible for the government shutdown, Emily Bazelon reviews McCutcheon v. F.E.C., and James Spithill shares some history of the America's Cup.
★ 7.2/10
(23 votes)
#9
A. Scott Berg
S10:E10
Stephen weighs in on lions and tigers, KFC invents the "Go Cup" and A. Scott Berg discusses his book, "Wilson".
★ 7.2/10
(24 votes)
#10
Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff
S10:E11
Stephen enrolls in Obamacare, and Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discuss fact-based reporting.
★ 7.2/10
(24 votes)
#11
Orlando Bloom
S10:E13
Stuffed animals go sightseeing, and Orlando Bloom discusses his Broadway turn in "Romeo and Juliet".
★ 7.2/10
(21 votes)
#12
Alexis Ohanian
S10:E24
Stephen calls for aid to the Philippines, The Today Show airs live prostate exams, and Alexis Ohanian discusses online democracy and his book, "Without Their Permission".
★ 7.5/10
(22 votes)
#13
Daniel Radcliffe
S10:E2
The government shuts down, Americans flood the Affordable Care Act website, anti-Obamacare groups target youth, and Daniel Radcliffe describes his film, "Kill Your Darlings".
★ 7.6/10
(23 votes)
#14
Steve McQueen
S10:E25
The Colbert Nation helps the Philippines, conservatives gloat over Obamacare, Chip Wilson defends his yoga pants, and Steve McQueen talks "12 Years a Slave".
★ 7.8/10
(56 votes)
#15
Stephen Fry
S10:E12
Girly hats could emasculate the Marines, and Stephen Fry discusses his role in "Twelfth Night".
★ 8.0/10
(29 votes)
#16
Vince Gilligan
S10:E1
Congress shuts down the government, Butterball appeases male cooks, and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the final season.
★ 8.0/10
(29 votes)
Vince Gilligan
S10:E1
Congress shuts down the government, Butterball appeases male cooks, and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the final season.
★ 7.5/10
(22 votes)
Daniel Radcliffe
S10:E2
The government shuts down, Americans flood the Affordable Care Act website, anti-Obamacare groups target youth, and Daniel Radcliffe describes his film, "Kill Your Darlings".
★ 6.8/10
(17 votes)
Chris Matthews
S10:E3
Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders about the government "slim down", Bill O'Reilly talks divine inspiration, and Chris Matthews compares Obama and Reagan.
★ 7.2/10
(19 votes)
David Finkel
S10:E4
Congressional leaders fail to compromise on the government shutdown, Stephen officiates a wedding, and David Finkel examines post-war trauma in "Thank You for Your Service".
★ 7.2/10
(17 votes)
James Spithill
S10:E5
Republicans hold Obama responsible for the government shutdown, Emily Bazelon reviews McCutcheon v. F.E.C., and James Spithill shares some history of the America's Cup.
★ 7.0/10
(17 votes)
Paul Giamatti
S10:E6
The debt ceiling looms, Eric Holder permits pro-pot laws, and Paul Giamatti talks "Parkland".
★ 6.8/10
(21 votes)
Tom Hanks
S10:E7
Truckers organize "Ride for the Constitution", and Tom Hanks talks about Somali pirates.
★ 7.1/10
(14 votes)
Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell
S10:E8
Hanksy dolls up Stephen's studio, and Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss Lance Armstrong.
★ 6.9/10
(24 votes)
The Reflektors
S10:E9
The government reopens, New Jersey allows gay marriage, and The Reflektors (a.k.a. Arcade Fire) perform "Normal People".
★ 7.2/10
(23 votes)
A. Scott Berg
S10:E10
Stephen weighs in on lions and tigers, KFC invents the "Go Cup" and A. Scott Berg discusses his book, "Wilson".
★ 7.2/10
(24 votes)
Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff
S10:E11
Stephen enrolls in Obamacare, and Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discuss fact-based reporting.
★ 7.8/10
(56 votes)
Stephen Fry
S10:E12
Girly hats could emasculate the Marines, and Stephen Fry discusses his role in "Twelfth Night".
★ 7.2/10
(24 votes)
Orlando Bloom
S10:E13
Stuffed animals go sightseeing, and Orlando Bloom discusses his Broadway turn in "Romeo and Juliet".
★ 0.0/10
Billy Collins
S10:E14
Americans resort to harvesting their bodies, and Billy Collins talks about his book, "Aimless Love".
★ 0.0/10
Jack Andraka
S10:E15
Shepard Smith battles digital addiction, and Jack Andraka shares his passion for science.
★ 0.0/10
Zach Sims
S10:E16
The NSA spying scandal reaches the Vatican, and Codecademy's Zach Sims talks computer programming.
★ 0.0/10
David Folkenflik
S10:E17
Corporations find religion, and author David Folkenflik discusses "Murdoch's World".
★ 0.0/10
Julius Erving
S10:E18
A bong-shaped mascot upsets a Canadian town, and Julius Erving discusses "Dr. J: The Autobiography".
★ 7.1/10
(22 votes)
Brian Lehrer
S10:E19
Toys "R" Us mocks nature, and the host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" discusses New York City politics.
★ 0.0/10
Daniel Lieberman
S10:E20
The Senate cracks down on sexual discrimination in the workplace, Stephen is nominated for a People's Choice Award, and author Daniel Lieberman discusses "The Story of the Human Body".
★ 0.0/10
Peter Baker
S10:E21
"60 Minutes" anchor Lara Logan apologizes for her flawed Benghazi story, and "Days of Fire" author Peter Baker discusses George W. Bush's rocky relationship with Dick Cheney.
★ 0.0/10
David Christian
S10:E22
HealthCare.gov glitches lead to low enrollment, France rejects a nuke deal with Iran, a luxury hotel offers poverty-themed vacations, and David Christian talks "Big History".
★ 0.0/10
Blind Boys of Alabama
S10:E23
Human Rights groups protest U.S. drone attacks, Richard Cohen faces backlash over race comments, and the Blind Boys of Alabama perform a song from "I'll Find a Way".
★ 7.2/10
(21 votes)
Alexis Ohanian
S10:E24
Stephen calls for aid to the Philippines, The Today Show airs live prostate exams, and Alexis Ohanian discusses online democracy and his book, "Without Their Permission".
★ 7.6/10
(23 votes)
Steve McQueen
S10:E25
The Colbert Nation helps the Philippines, conservatives gloat over Obamacare, Chip Wilson defends his yoga pants, and Steve McQueen talks "12 Years a Slave".