The Colbert Report

Name: The Colbert Report
Genre: News, Comedy
Released: 2005-10-17
Rating: 7
Cast: Stephen Colbert

ENDED11 Seasons1,447 Episodes★ 7.0

The Colbert Report is a news and comedy series on Comedy Central that ran from 2005 to 2014, ending after 11 seasons and 1,447 episodes.

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NetworkComedy Central

First AiredOct 17, 2005

Last AiredDec 18, 2014

GenreNews, Comedy

Runtime24 min

Created ByStephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionBusboy Productions, Spartina Productions, Hello Doggie

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.

Cast

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert - Host

Seasons & Episodes11 seasons · 1447 episodes

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E1Jamie Oliver

Sep 29, 2014

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."

E2Jeffrey Tambor

Sep 30, 2014

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."

E3Mike Mullen

Oct 1, 2014

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.

E4Lynn Sherr

Oct 2, 2014

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."

E5James M. McPherson

Oct 6, 2014

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."

E6Leon Wieseltier

Oct 7, 2014

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."

E7Carol Burnett

Oct 8, 2014

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."

E8Robert Plant

Oct 9, 2014

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."

E9Walter Isaacson

Oct 13, 2014

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."

E10Neil Young

Oct 14, 2014

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.

E11Justin Simien

Oct 15, 2014

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."

E12William Deresiewicz

Oct 16, 2014

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."

E13Meredith Vieira

Oct 27, 2014

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."

E14Michael Lewis

Oct 28, 2014

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."

E15Jill Lepore

Oct 29, 2014

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."

E16David Miliband

Oct 30, 2014

Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again," George Takei defends democracy, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee.

E17Chuck Todd

Nov 3, 2014

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."

E18Andrew Sullivan

Nov 4, 2014

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.

E19Kirsten Gillibrand

Nov 5, 2014

Rep. Barbara Lee talks about California's 13th district, voters legalize marijuana in Washington D.C., and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses "Off the Sidelines."

E20Steven Johnson

Nov 6, 2014

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."

E21Andy Cohen

Nov 10, 2014

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."

E22Diane von Furstenberg

Nov 11, 2014

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."

E23Terence Tao

Nov 12, 2014

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.

E24Jennifer Lawrence

Nov 13, 2014

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."

E25Bernie Sanders

Nov 17, 2014

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.

E26Eva Longoria

Nov 18, 2014

Freezing temperatures grip the nation, Esteban Colberto talks immigration reform, salvage stores sell expired food to the poor, and Eva Longoria discusses "Food Chains."

E27Toni Morrison

Nov 19, 2014

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.

E28Jon Stewart

Nov 20, 2014

President Obama's amnesty plan outrages Republicans, the world's chocolate supply drops to catastrophic levels, and Jon Stewart discusses his movie "Rosewater."

E29John McCain

Dec 1, 2014

"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."

E30Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

Dec 2, 2014

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."

E31Christopher Nolan

Dec 3, 2014

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."

E32Paul Farmer

Dec 4, 2014

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.

E33President Barack Obama

Dec 8, 2014

In his Mr. Colbert Goes to Washington special, Stephen broadcasts from George Washington University and discusses job creation and immigration with President Barack Obama.

E34James Corden

Dec 9, 2014

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."

E35Sarah Koenig

Dec 10, 2014

Pundits react to a scathing Senate report on torture, Tom Blanton discusses CIA interrogation tactics, and Sarah Koenig talks about her investigative podcast, "Serial."

E36Smaug

Dec 11, 2014

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."

E37Seth Rogen

Dec 15, 2014

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."

E38Kendrick Lamar

Dec 16, 2014

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.

E39Phil Klay

Dec 17, 2014

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."

E40Grimmy

Dec 18, 2014

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.

About The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report is a news, comedy series on Comedy Central. The show first aired on Oct 17, 2005 and currently has 11 seasons and 1,447 episodes. The Colbert Report has ended. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 321 votes. The cast includes Stephen Colbert. Created by Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart and Ben Karlin.