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| List of The Colbert Report episodes | |
|---|---|
| No. of episodes | 160 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Comedy Central |
| Season chronology | |
This is a list of episodes for The Colbert Report in 2014, the final year of the series. The final episode aired on December 18, 2014. [1]
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,288 | TBA | Kenneth Roth | It is really cold. | January 6 | 9196 |
| America endures a polar vortex, the FDA targets antibiotics in livestock, recreational weed goes on sale in Colorado, and Ken Roth discusses Human Rights Watch. | |||||
| 1,289 | TBA | John Seigenthaler | TBA | January 7 | 9197 |
| Donald Trump takes on global warming, Pope Francis criticizes wealth disparity, scientists look for time travelers online, and John Seigenthaler discusses Al Jazeera America. | |||||
| 1,290 | TBA | Ishmael Beah | Happy Birthday to North Korea's Kim Jong-un. Please accept our gift of Dennis Rodman. No returns. | January 8 | 9198 |
| Scandal engulfs Chris Christie,the media explains the concept of cold weather,and Ishmael Beah talks being a child soldier and his book,Radiance of Tomorrow. | |||||
| 1,291 | TBA | Jeffrey Skoll | TBA | January 9 | 9199 |
| Chris Christie's bridge scandal deepens,Robert Gates's Duty has harsh words for Obama,and Jeff Skoll discusses his film company,Participant Media. | |||||
| 1,292 | "Never-Ender's Game" | David Fanning | The new Ford F-150 is made of 97% aluminum. Which means it's lighter,but you can't put it in the microwave. | January 13 | 9200 |
| A chemical spill threatens West Virginia's water supply,Obama's Iraq policy comes under fire,a company provides retroactive advertising,and David Fanning talks Frontline . | |||||
| 1,293 | TBA | Deborah Solomon | TBA | January 14 | 9201 |
| A-Rod is suspended for drug use,Pat Buchanan supports Russia's anti-gay laws,Billie Jean King is a U.S. Olympic delegate,and Deborah Solomon talks American Mirror. | |||||
| 1,294 | TBA | Gabriel Sherman | TBA | January 15 | 9202 |
| America gets its own commercial,college athletes struggle with literacy,a sex scandal rocks France,and Gabriel Sherman talks The Loudest Voice In The Room. | |||||
| 1,295 | TBA | Naquasia LeGrand | TBA | January 16 | 9203 |
| The NSA infects personal computers,a jewelry company sells diamond pacifiers,Carol Burnett gets sarcastic,and Naquasia LeGrand talks "Fast Food Forward." | |||||
| 1,296 | "Thrift Justice" | Scott Stossel | Kraft has recalled over 1.7 million pounds of Velveeta products for mislabeled ingredients. They accidentally called it cheese. | January 20 | 9204 |
| Peyton Manning chants for Omaha,a drug shortage threatens the death penalty,Pope Francis encourages breastfeeding in church,and Scott Stossel talks My Age of Anxiety. | |||||
| 1,297 | TBA | Michael Chabon &Mariel Hemingway | TBA | January 21 | 9205 |
| cOlbert's Book Club begins with a primer on Ernest Hemingway,Michael Chabon talks A Farewell To Arms ,and Mariel Hemingway discusses her grandfather's romantic side. | |||||
| 1,298 | TBA | Charles Duhigg | The recent blizzard cracked a giant glass panel at New York's Apple Store. They can get it fixed for free if they don't tell Apple it got wet. | January 22 | 9206 |
| NASA discovers a Martian doughnut,U.S. nuclear officers cheat on proficiency tests,the Westminster Dog Show allows mutts,and Charles Duhigg talks The Power of Habit. | |||||
| 1,299 | TBA | Patricia Churchland | TBA | January 23 | 9207 |
| Riots break out in the Ukraine,Tim Wu weighs in on net neutrality,China bootlegs The Report,and Patricia Churchland discusses Touching A Nerve. | |||||
| 1,300 | TBA | Nate Silver | TBA | January 27 | 9208 |
| The NFL prohibits mention of the Super Bowl,Richard Sherman unleashes a post-game rant,the Grammys embrace gay marriage,and FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver discusses sports. | |||||
| 1,301 | TBA | Justin Tuck | TBA | January 28 | 9209 |
| The NFL cracks down on extra points,Stephen trains to be a quarterback,spotted owls fight for survival,and Justin Tuck describes the thrill of football. | |||||
| 1,302 | TBA | Cris Carter | TBA | January 29 | 9210 |
| Stephen trains for Super Bowl greatness,the Puppy Bowl gets a new player,Joe Biden distracts at the State of the Union,and Cris Carter discusses football and Going Deep. | |||||
| 1,303 | TBA | Drew Brees | TBA | January 30 | 9211 |
| The NFL rethinks their marijuana policy,football might cause brain damage,the mayors of Denver and Seattle root for their home team,and Drew Brees talks "Playoff Face Off." | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,304 | TBA | Jennifer Senior | TBA | February 3 | 9212 |
| Coca-Cola's Super Bowl ad sparks outrage,cheerleaders sue the Oakland Raiders,J.K. Rowling regrets pairing Hermione and Ron,and Jennifer Senior talks All Joy and No Fun. | |||||
| 1,305 | TBA | Maria Alyokhina &Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot | TBA | February 4 | 9213 |
| Black History Month coincides with Children's Dental Health Month,Chris Christie's bridge scandal worsens,and Pussy Riot discusses human rights and the Putin regime. | |||||
| 1,306 | TBA | Lake Street Dive | New York City is running low on road salt,no wonder my commute was so bland. | February 5 | 9214 |
| Critics argue that Obamacare will destroy jobs,Mort Zuckerman weighs in on Tom Perkins' Nazi analogy,and Lake Street Dive performs a song from Bad Self Portraits. | |||||
| 1,307 | TBA | Paul Krugman | TBA | February 6 | 9215 |
| Obama faces pressure to approve the Keystone Pipeline,Olympic journalists share Sochi horror stories,TSA agents gawk at body scan images,and Paul Krugman talks Obamacare. | |||||
| 1,308 | TBA | Patrick Kennedy | TBA | February 10 | 9216 |
| The Sochi Olympics open with a technical glitch,Buddy Cole investigates Russia's anti-gay laws,the Taliban captures a spy dog,and Patrick Kennedy discusses Project SAM. | |||||
| 1,309 | TBA | Charlie Crist | According to the Department of Agriculture,one in six men eat pizza every day. The other five eat yesterday's pizza. | February 11 | 9217 |
| Stephen launches a fundraiser for the U.S. speed skating team,Buddy Cole helps athletes appear straight,Michael Sam comes out,and Charlie Crist discusses The Party's Over. | |||||
| 1,310 | TBA | Godfrey Reggio | TBA | February 12 | 9218 |
| Stephen attends the White House State Dinner,Bill O'Reilly gloats over his Obama interview,Shepard Smith recites the White House menu,and Godfrey Reggio talks Visitors . | |||||
| 1,311 | TBA | Brian Greene | Employers in Spain are getting rid of daytime naps. Meanwhile,employers in America are getting rid of nighttime sleep. | February 18 | 9219 |
| Stephen welcomes Jimmy Fallon to The Tonight Show,Piers Morgan offends the trans community,Janet Mock explores gender identity,and Brian Greene discusses World Science U. | |||||
| 1,312 | TBA | Alexander Payne | Georgia is offering a license plate featuring The Confederate Flag. Well I certainly hope State Troopers don't use it to racially profile white people. | February 19 | 9220 |
| U.S. ice dancers nab a gold medal,Buddy Cole investigates gay propaganda in Sochi,Al-Qaeda members accidentally kill themselves,and Alexander Payne talks "Nebraska." | |||||
| 1,313 | TBA | Stanley McChrystal | TBA | February 20 | 9221 |
| Bill O'Reilly accuses Stephen of mockery,Bode Miller discusses his Olympic win,Buddy Cole goes undercover in Sochi,and Stanley McChrystal talks "My Share of the Task." | |||||
| 1,314 | TBA | Darlene Love | Major League Baseball is eliminating Home Plate collisions. Apparently they violate baseball's long standing ban on action. | February 24 | 9222 |
| A Dutch Olympics coach slams the U.S. speedskating team,protesters oust the Ukrainian president,and Darlene Love talks 20 Feet From Stardom. | |||||
| 1,315 | "Jobsolete" | St. Vincent | TBA | February 25 | 9223 |
| Huffington Post asks parents if their kid is Hitler,critics fume over military budget cuts,a lobby fights for paper,and St. Vincent performs "Digital Witness." | |||||
| 1,316 | TBA | Meryl Davis &Charlie White | TBA | February 26 | 9224 |
| Michelle Obama tackles child obesity,a Gumby thief terrorizes a small town,critics target Hillary Clinton's age,and Meryl Davis &Charlie White bask in Olympic glory. | |||||
| 1,317 | TBA | Jeff Goldblum | The Oscar's are on Sunday! Damn! I had Tuesday in our office pool. | February 27 | 9225 |
| Jan Brewer vetoes anti-gay legislation,a study suggests that race is subjective,the KKK embraces sci-fi technology,and Jeff Goldblum discusses "The Grand Budapest Hotel." | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,318 | TBA | Caitlin Flanagan | TBA | March 3 | 9226 |
| Slavery makes history at the Oscars,an anti-Obamacare ad spreads falsehoods,Barbie poses for Sports Illustrated ,and Caitlin Flanagan talks "The Dark Power of Fraternities". | |||||
| 1,319 | TBA | Jaron Lanier | Singapore is now the world's most expensive place to live. For the world's cheapest place,check your clothing label. | March 4 | 9227 |
| Stephen gives a primer on Crimea,Republicans blame Obama for the Ukraine crisis,Steve King defends Arizona's anti-gay bill,and Jaron Lanier talks "Who Owns the Future?" | |||||
| 1,320 | TBA | Beau Willimon | Vladimir Putin has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Nice try Norway,he's still going to invade. | March 5 | 9228 |
| Bill O'Reilly cites the "downside" of woman presidents,Chevron delivers pizza,Headline News targets the social media generation,and Beau Willimon talks "House of Cards". | |||||
| 1,321 | TBA | Theaster Gates | Staples is closing 225 stores,great,now where will I not find the ink cartridges that I need. | March 6 | 9229 |
| Massachusetts allows upskirt photography,teens pursue the "thigh gap",Warner Music holds "Happy Birthday" hostage,and Theaster Gates uses art to revitalize urban spaces. | |||||
| 1,322 | "Pew! Pew! Pew!" | Neil deGrasse Tyson | Daylight Savings Time started this weekend and I finally won the four month battle with my oven clock. | March 10 | 9230 |
| Atheists protest a cross displayed at the 9/11 memorial,a Kentucky church group hosts a gun giveaway,and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his Fox series,"Cosmos". | |||||
| 1,323 | TBA | Ronan Farrow | The E.U. wants to ban American cheese makers from using the name "Parmesan". Fine,then they can't use the name "Whiz". | March 11 | 9231 |
| The Pope gets his own magazine,the Huffington Post investigates anal sex,the government sues Sprint over wiretapping fees,and Ronan Farrow discusses "Ronan Farrow Daily". | |||||
| 1,324 | TBA | Maria Shriver | TBA | March 12 | 9232 |
| Obama appears on Between Two Ferns ,Liz Wahl discusses her resignation from Russia Today,the NSA hires an advice columnist,and Maria Shriver talks "Paycheck to Paycheck". | |||||
| 1,325 | TBA | Simon Schama | TBA | March 13 | 9233 |
| Recreational marijuana sales skyrocket in Colorado,Obama expands overtime pay for millions of Americans,and Simon Schama talks The Story of the Jews . | |||||
| 1,326 | TBA | Bryan Cranston | TBA | March 24 | 9234 |
| G. K. Butterfield gives a primer on North Carolina,cable news pundits embrace wild theories about Malaysia's missing plane,and Bryan Cranston discusses All The Way . | |||||
| 1,327 | TBA | Jimmy Carter | TBA | March 25 | 9235 |
| Former president Jimmy Carter visits The Report to discuss his lifelong passion for human rights and his book A Call to Action. | |||||
| 1,328 | TBA | Errol Morris | TBA | March 26 | 9236 |
| Secret Service agents go on a bender,a Belgian baby gets a soccer contract,the Washington Redskins reach out to Native Americans,and Errol Morris talks "The Unknown Known". | |||||
| 1,329 | TBA | Darren Aronofsky | Idaho has raised its speed limit to 80 MPH. Now we can get out of there even faster. | March 27 | 9237 |
| Russia seizes Ukraine's dolphin army,morning news shows pander to millennials,Hawaii's cops lose the right to have sex with prostitutes,and Darren Aronofsky talks Noah . | |||||
| 1,330 | TBA | Biz Stone | TBA | March 31 | 9238 |
| Apple announces ethnically diverse emoticons,Stephen responds to the #CancelColbert Twitter fiasco,and Biz Stone discusses his Jelly app and "Things A Little Bird Told Me". | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,331 | TBA | John Malkovich | TBA | April 1 | 9239 |
| Obamacare enrollment hits a major milestone,college athletes seek union rights,and John Malkovich chats about his movie Cesar Chavez. | |||||
| 1,332 | "Silent But Deadly" | Dan Harris | TBA | April 2 | 9240 |
| A U.N. report warns of devastating climate change,Tennessee seeks new death penalty drugs,aging tech workers resort to plastic surgery,and Dan Harris talks 10% Happier. | |||||
| 1,333 | TBA | Mark Mazzetti | TBA | April 3 | 9241 |
| Experts claim to have found the Holy Grail,Emily Bazelon weighs in on money in politics,Bill O'Reilly embraces inequality,and Mark Mazzetti talks The Way of The Knife. | |||||
| 1,334 | TBA | Edward Frenkel | TBA | April 7 | 9242 |
| Jeb Bush defends illegal immigrants,Alaska outlaws drone-assisted hunting,a GOP candidate speaks at a cockfighting rally,and Edward Frenkel talks Love And Math. | |||||
| 1,335 | TBA | Jane Goodall | Newly released FBI documents allege that Al Sharpton was a mob informant. He must have joined MSNBC as part of the witness protection program. | April 8 | 9243 |
| A Senate report reveals that the CIA made false claims about enhanced interrogation,Common Core math tests create mass confusion,and Jane Goodall talks Seeds of Hope. | |||||
| 1,336 | TBA | Sheryl Sandberg | Hillary Clinton announced that she may run for President. I have not been this shocked since Mitt Romney announced he ran for President. | April 9 | 9244 |
| An Internet bug causes panic,Andrew Sullivan weighs in on Brendan Eich's resignation from Mozilla,Obama pushes for equal pay,and Sheryl Sandberg talks Lean In. | |||||
| 1,337 | TBA | Sting | TBA | April 10 | 9245 |
| David Letterman announces his retirement,Botox helps treat depression,Bill O'Reilly fights the grievance-industrial complex,and Sting performs The Last Ship. | |||||
| 1,338 | TBA | Ken Burns | Oscar Mayer is recalling ninety-six thousand pounds of hot dogs for containing cheese. Uggg... A hot dog being made with an identifiable food? Gross! | April 21 | 9246 |
| An Al Qaeda video tips off U.S. forces,critics advance conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton,a church embraces mixed martial arts,and Ken Burns talks The Address (see Gettysburg Address) | |||||
| 1,339 | TBA | George Will | The Vatican Library is digitizing its archives. So that the next Dan Brown novel will just be Robert Langdon alone with an iPad. | April 22 | 9247 |
| The U.S. Postal Service honors gay activist Harvey Milk,Stephen examines California's 29th district,and George Will talks A Nice Little Place On The North Side. | |||||
| 1,340 | TBA | John Calipari | Market analysts say that iPad fever is cooling,meanwhile Kindle dysentery still runs rampant. | April 23 | 9248 |
| Canada's middle class surges past that of the United States',college athletes get unlimited snacks,a senator defends cockfighting,America faces a lime shortage due to disease,and John Calipari talks "Players First". | |||||
| 1,341 | TBA | George Saunders | TBA | April 24 | 9249 |
| The Supreme Court upholds a ban on affirmative action,a cattle rancher battles the federal government,and author George Saunders discusses Congratulations,By The Way. | |||||
| 1,342 | TBA | Michael McFaul | TBA | April 28 | 9250 |
| Pope Francis grants sainthood to his predecessors,Paul Offit makes the case for vaccination,and Michael McFaul expands on Russia's complicated relationship with the U.S. | |||||
| 1,343 | TBA | Robert Rodriguez | There's a critical security flaw in Internet Explorer,which is terrible news for anyone living in 1995. | April 29 | 9251 |
| Donald Sterling lands in hot water over his racist remarks,Congress names a mountain after Reagan,Obama pushes for prisoner clemency,and Robert Rodriguez talks El Rey. | |||||
| 1,344 | TBA | Audra McDonald | A new project will give each MIT undergrad student 100 dollars worth of Bitcoin... wait 60 dollars worth of bit coin... no,wait 800 dollars worth of bit coin. | April 30 | 9252 |
| Syria's president runs for reelection,Clay Aiken discusses his bid for Congress,a lesbian trio gets married,and Audra McDonald talks Lady Day At Emerson's Bar &Grill. | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,345 | TBA | Saul Williams | TBA | May 1 | 9253 |
| Jesse Watters mocks America's youth,CNN waits endlessly for news on Flight 370,and poet and musician Saul Williams talks about his role in Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me. | |||||
| 1,346 | TBA | Edward O. Wilson | Sony has developed a 185 terabyte cassette. Finally,your mix tape can include two Phish songs. | May 5 | 9254 |
| Stephen examines Virginia's 3rd District,Kareem Abdul-Jabbar weighs in on racism in America,and renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson talks A Window On Eternity. | |||||
| 1,347 | TBA | Bette Midler | Skidmore College is offering a course on Miley Cyrus. It's not that easy. There's a lot of hometwerk. (Gives high-five to hand from under desk.) | May 6 | 9255 |
| Rand Paul courts Rupert Murdoch at the Kentucky Derby,Georgia allows guns in public,Satanists build a statue in Oklahoma,and Bette Midler talks A View From A Broad. | |||||
| 1,348 | TBA | David Remnick | 17% of Americans say they'd have sex with a robot. The other 83% are liars. | May 7 | 9256 |
| A vibrating pill fights constipation,scientists discover the world's first female penis,violence escalates in Ukraine,and The New Yorker 's David Remnick talks The 40s. | |||||
| 1,349 | TBA | Elliot Page | TBA | May 8 | 9257 |
| Stephen interviews a vampire running for Congress,Fox Business anchor Stu Varney gushes about his popular appeal,and Elliot Page talks X-Men:Days of Future Past. | |||||
| 1,350 | TBA | Glenn Greenwald | TBA | May 12 | 9258 |
| Michael Sam becomes the NFL's first openly gay draft pick,conspiracy theories swirl around Monica Lewinsky's Vanity Fair essay,and Glenn Greenwald talks No Place To Hide. | |||||
| 1,351 | TBA | The Black Keys | TBA | May 13 | 9259 |
| Pope Francis embraces socialism,Rosemary Nyirumbe talks #BringBackOurGirls,the Koch brothers target the Columbus Zoo,and The Black Keys perform a song from Turn Blue . | |||||
| 1,352 | "F**k It" | Keri Russell | The CDC says half of Americans take prescription drugs. The other half are too drunk to open the child proof cap. | May 14 | 9260 |
| The pope declares that he would baptize Martians,climate change (global warming) reaches the point of no return,Amazon secures a questionable patent,and Keri Russell talks The Americans. | |||||
| 1,353 | TBA | Thomas Friedman | TBA | May 15 | 9261 |
| Russia kicks the U.S. out of the International Space Station,robots get lessons in morality,and Thomas Friedman talks Years of Living Dangerously . | |||||
| 1,354 | TBA | Elizabeth Warren | A man in Tennessee was arrested for attempting to have sex with an ATM. Even worse,he had to pay a penalty for early withdrawal. | May 19 | 9262 |
| Scientists embrace gender equality for lab rats,a product revolutionizes beef jerky,and Elizabeth Warren discusses the financial industry and her memoir,A Fighting Chance. | |||||
| 1,355 | TBA | Matthew Weiner | TBA | May 20 | 9263 |
| The U.S. accuses China of cyber spying,Republicans take ferocious aim at Hillary Clinton,the E.U. offers people a clean slate on Google,and Matthew Weiner talks "Mad Men." | |||||
| 1,356 | TBA | Patrick Stewart | TBA | May 21 | 9264 |
| Eccentric candidates dominate Idaho's gubernatorial debate,a Middle Eastern virus migrates to the U.S.,and Patrick Stewart chats about X-Men:Days of Future Past. | |||||
| 1,357 | TBA | Ray Mabus | The restaurant industry says that fast food workers could soon be replaced by robots. Unfortunately,even robots can't live on minimum wage. | May 22 | 9265 |
| Paul Rieckhoff weighs in on a growing Veterans Affairs scandal,Marco Rubio dodges a question about his marijuana use,and Ray Mabus sheds light on the U.S. Navy. | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,358 | TBA | Thomas Piketty | TBA | June 2 | 9266 |
| Obama negotiates a prisoner swap with the Taliban,a Florida man installs a firing range in his yard,and Thomas Piketty discusses Capital in the Twenty-First Century. | |||||
| 1,359 | TBA | Morgan Freeman | This week marks the 25th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square. Or as they call it in China,Tank Man Happy Day. | June 3 | 9267 |
| Open-carry gun advocates make the NRA uncomfortable,Dan Esty weighs in on Obama's climate change initiative,and Morgan Freeman talks Through The Wormhole. | |||||
| 1,360 | TBA | Jonah Hill | TBA | June 4 | 9268 |
| Female hurricanes cause more deaths than male ones,Sherman Alexie discusses the Amazon-Hachette feud,The Report educates the public,and Jonah Hill talks 22 Jump Street . | |||||
| 1,361 | TBA | Chrissie Hynde | A study found smoking marijuana can make men infertile. So remember,it you're going to have unprotected sex,get high first. | June 5 | 9269 |
| Conservatives scrutinize Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl,North Korea invents a mushroom sports drink,football players sue the NFL,and Chrissie Hynde performs songs from Stockholm. | |||||
| 1,362 | TBA | Esther Perel | TBA | June 9 | 9270 |
| A GOP candidate changes his name in order to win Hispanic votes,Vincent van Gogh's ear finds new life at an art museum,and Esther Perel talks "Mating in Captivity." | |||||
| 1,363 | TBA | John Waters | TBA | June 10 | 9271 |
| A computer passes for a human being,a robot demands civil rights,the Jacksonville Jaguars install swimming pools in their stadium,and John Waters talks Carsick. | |||||
| 1,364 | "Debt or Prison" | Rob Rhinehart | Police in Arizona arrested a man who was trying to shoot the moon with a handgun. What an idiot,you gotta wait until it's full. | June 11 | 9272 |
| Tea Party challenger David Brat defeats Eric Cantor,debtors' prison makes a comeback in the U.S.,and Rob Rhinehart discusses his food substitute Soylent. | |||||
| 1,365 | TBA | James Webb | TBA | June 12 | 9273 |
| Ted Cruz drops his Canadian citizenship,Led Zeppelin faces a plagiarism lawsuit,Hans Beinholtz discusses the World Cup,and James Webb talks I Heard My Country Calling. | |||||
| 1,366 | TBA | Ta-Nehisi Coates | TBA | June 16 | 9274 |
| Ben Van Heuvelen discusses the ISIS threat in Iraq,a study finds that financial hardship can lead to racist attitudes,and Ta-Nehisi Coates talks The Case for Reparations. | |||||
| 1,367 | "A Darker Shade of Pale" | David Boies &Theodore B. Olson | TBA | June 17 | 9275 |
| Team USA defeats Ghana at the World Cup,Hispanics prove that being white is a choice,and David Boies and Theodore B. Olson discuss Redeeming the Dream. | |||||
| 1,368 | TBA | Katty Kay &Claire Shipman | Police in Fresno California busted a meth lab in a retirement community. They got suspicious when no one there had any teeth. | June 18 | 9276 |
| The RNC sends a giant squirrel after Hillary Clinton,Thad Cochran reminisces about indecent acts with animals,and Katty Kay and Claire Shipman talk The Confidence Code. | |||||
| 1,369 | TBA | Jay Carney | TBA | June 19 | 9277 |
| Dick Cheney slams Obama over Iraq,Doritos unveils experimental flavors,an app reduces all messages to "yo," and Jay Carney chats about being White House press secretary. | |||||
| 1,370 | TBA | John Green | TBA | June 23 | 9278 |
| 1,371 | TBA | Edie Falco | A new study says casual sex may be good for you. Well... it was good for me... | June 24 | 9279 |
| ISIS militants invade the Twittersphere,Ben &Jerry's becomes GMO-free,New York lawmakers ban tiger selfies,and Edie Falco talks about Showtime's Nurse Jackie. | |||||
| 1,372 | TBA | Eleanor Holmes Norton | TBA | June 25 | 9280 |
| Obama raises eyebrows at a Chipotle,John Burnett discusses America's child immigrant crisis,and Eleanor Holmes Norton reflects on Mississippi's Freedom Summer. | |||||
| 1,373 | TBA | Paul Rudd | TBA | June 26 | 9281 |
| Fox News's Keith Ablow floats a conspiracy theory about the World Cup,North Carolina upholds a possum-dropping tradition,and Paul Rudd chats about They Came Together. | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,374 | TBA | Jad Abumrad &Robert Krulwich | My show was nominated for six Emmys and it had nothing to do with all my lesbian prison sex. | July 14 | 9282 |
| The World Cup draws to an end,John Boehner sues Obama,a company invents a beverage-identifying cup,and Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich talk Radiolab . | |||||
| 1,375 | TBA | Vint Cerf | TBA | July 15 | 9283 |
| Obama develops a case of senioritis,bears continue to threaten America,and Google's Vint Cerf describes his role in co-creating the Internet. | |||||
| 1,376 | TBA | Bill de Blasio | TBA | July 16 | 9284 |
| Rick Perry faces criticism over his fashion choices,Joe Quesada discusses Captain America's replacement,and Bill de Blasio weighs in on the challenges facing New Yorkers. | |||||
| 1,377 | TBA | Steven M. Wise | TBA | July 17 | 9285 |
| A Malaysia Airlines plane crashes in Ukraine,conservatives react to the child immigrant crisis,coal rollers embrace pollution,and Steven M. Wise talks Rattling the Cage. | |||||
| 1,378 | TBA | Nancy Pelosi | The world's second richest man says we should have a three-day work week. Now you know why he's only the second richest man. | July 21 | 9286 |
| Tensions rise over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17,Edan Lepucki's "California" becomes a best seller,and Nancy Pelosi discusses the "Middle Class Jumpstart" plan. | |||||
| 1,379 | TBA | Julia Ioffe | TBA | July 22 | 9287 |
| Rep. Steve Pearce investigates the child immigrant problem,P.K. Winsome offers advice on impeaching Obama,and Julia Ioffe discusses the Russia-Ukraine conflict. | |||||
| 1,380 | TBA | Mary Mazzio &Oscar Vazquez | TBA | July 23 | 9288 |
| Tim Draper discusses his "Six Californias" initiative,Lowe's employees deliver top-notch health care for veterans,and Mary Mazzio and Oscar Vazquez talk "Underwater Dreams." | |||||
| 1,381 | TBA | Elon Musk | TBA | July 24 | 9289 |
| Darth Vader polls higher than all 2016 presidential candidates, True Blood slams conservatives,a typo threatens Obamacare,and Elon Musk shares his visionary technology. | |||||
| 1,382 | "See No Equal" | Beck | TBA | July 28 | 9290 |
| Stephen hosts The Hobbit panel at Comic-Con,a luxury apartment complex includes a "poor door",and Beck performs a song off his album Morning Phase . | |||||
| 1,383 | TBA | Jon Batiste and Stay Human | TBA | July 29 | 9291 |
| A week's worth of horrible news weighs on Stephen,Sarah Palin launches her own TV channel,and Jon Batiste and Stay Human perform a song off their album Social Music. | |||||
| 1,384 | TBA | James Franco | TBA | July 30 | 9292 |
| Orlando Bloom throws a punch at Justin Bieber,Allan Sloan discusses corporate tax dodgers,nudity becomes a big hit on reality TV,and James Franco talks Child of God . | |||||
| 1,385 | TBA | Campbell Brown | TBA | July 31 | 9293 |
| Obama supports putting women on U.S. currency,controversy swirls around coverage of the Gaza crisis,Satan sends text messages,and Campbell Brown talks education reform. | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,386 | TBA | Pat Buchanan &John W. Dean | TBA | August 4 | 9294 |
Stephen commemorates the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation,Pat Buchanan discusses The Greatest Comeback,and John Dean talks The Nixon Defense. The majority of this episode features Colbert dressed in 1970s apparel,while the picture is framed inside a graphic of a 1970s television set. | |||||
| 1,387 | TBA | James Cameron | TBA | August 5 | 9295 |
| Open-carry gun supporters publish a children's book,Hillary Clinton discusses Hard Choices ,and James Cameron talks about DeepSea Challenge 3D . | |||||
| 1,388 | TBA | Michael Fassbender | TBA | August 6 | 9296 |
| Kim Jong-un tours a lube factory,Rand Paul runs away from immigration activists,a five-year-old gives a stellar TV interview,and Michael Fassbender chats about Frank . | |||||
| 1,389 | TBA | Brian Chesky | Hawaii is facing back-to-back hurricanes. So just when they're saying aloha to one,they'll be saying aloha to another. | August 7 | 9297 |
| The Ebola panic spreads across America,Vladimir Putin bans food from the West,Stephen takes sides in a sandwich showdown,and Brian Chesky chats about his company,Airbnb. | |||||
| 1,390 | TBA | Jeff Bridges &Lois Lowry | TBA | August 26 | 9298 |
| The Report wins the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series,Stephen chats with Rep. Marcia Fudge about Ohio's 11th District,and Jeff Bridges and Lois Lowry talk "The Giver." | |||||
| 1,391 | TBA | Michael Sheen | A new study says breakfast is no longer the most important meal of the day. It has fallen to eighth place. | August 27 | 9299 |
| Protests erupt over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager,Scrabble adds thousands of trendy words to its dictionary,and Michael Sheen talks about Masters of Sex . | |||||
| 1,392 | TBA | JR | TBA | August 28 | 9300 |
| Critics blast Obama as ISIS advances in Syria,a company provides a convenient way to inhale alcohol,and JR shares his award-winning street art. | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,393 | TBA | Mandy Patinkin | TBA | September 2 | 9301 |
| Hackers post nude photos of female celebrities,Norm Stamper discusses the implications of militarizing the police,and Mandy Patinkin talks Homeland . | |||||
| 1,394 | TBA | Randall Munroe | Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has taken a new job at a Wall Street investment bank. Now he can finally have some influence in Congress. | September 3 | 9302 |
| Critics demand that Obama go to war with ISIS,Frank Underwood from House of Cards offers leadership advice,and Randall Munroe discusses his book What If?. | |||||
| 1,395 | TBA | Doris Kearns Goodwin | Authorities in California are searching for a dangerous escaped albino cobra. Though to be safe,police have arrested seven black cobras. | September 4 | 9303 |
| New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade welcomes gays,Cosmopolitan covers the midterms,Al-Qaeda expands into India,and Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "The Bully Pulpit." | |||||
| 1,396 | TBA | John Lithgow | Olive Garden is introducing a $100,all-you-can-eat "Pasta Pass" that lasts seven weeks. Though technically the last two weeks are for your next of kin. | September 8 | 9304 |
| Pundits rejoice over a royal pregnancy,immigration reform remains in limbo,a fitness bracelet shocks people into exercising,and John Lithgow discusses Love Is Strange. | |||||
| 1,397 | TBA | Jason Segel | TBA | September 9 | 9305 |
| Apple unveils its smartwatch,Detroit firefighters manage to innovate despite a lack of resources,and Jason Segel discusses his children's book,Nightmares! | |||||
| 1,398 | TBA | Henry Kissinger | Researchers say there may be a male birth control shot by 2017,which will sit in your wallet until 2020. | September 10 | 9306 |
| President Obama plans to destroy ISIS,Donald Trump tries to protect his name,the BuyPartisan app helps people shop politically,and Henry Kissinger discusses "World Order." | |||||
| 1,399 | TBA | Lonn Taylor | TBA | September 11 | 9307 |
| President Obama declares military action against ISIS,global warming threatens birds,and Lonn Taylor discusses "The Star-Spangled Banner:The Making of an American Icon." | |||||
| 1,400 | TBA | Mindy Kaling | TBA | September 15 | 9308 |
| A new Miss America is crowned,The Guardian editor Matt Wells weighs in on Scottish independence,think tanks accept foreign money,and Mindy Kaling talks The Mindy Project. | |||||
| 1,401 | TBA | Unlocking the Truth | Ryan Gosling has welcomed his first born child into the world. Wait,what do you call a baby Gosling? | September 16 | 9309 |
| President Obama gathers allies to battle ISIS,a detailed report insults the Olive Garden's menu,and teen metal band Unlocking the Truth performs their song Monster. | |||||
| 1,402 | TBA | Viggo Mortensen | TBA | September 17 | 9310 |
| Stephen dresses up as Prince Hawkcat at Comic-Con,California school districts receive armored military vehicles,and Viggo Mortensen chats about The Two Faces of January. | |||||
| 1,403 | TBA | Terry Gilliam | TBA | September 18 | 9311 |
| A new app helps people cut down on their smartphone usage,Sean Hannity reminisces about being spanked,and Terry Gilliam discusses his film The Zero Theorem. | |||||
| 1,404 | TBA | Jeff Tweedy | TBA | September 22 | 9312 |
| Afghan soldiers go missing from Cape Cod,climate change protesters descend on Manhattan,Charles Krauthammer psychoanalyzes Obama,and Jeff Tweedy performs a song from "Sukierae." | |||||
| 1,405 | TBA | Naomi Klein | TBA | September 23 | 9313 |
| The U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria,Jared Huffman chats about California's 2nd district,a Russian brewer acquires Pabst,and Naomi Klein talks "This Changes Everything." | |||||
| 1,406 | TBA | Bill Cosby | TBA | September 24 | 9314 |
| Jeff Tweedy calls the Atone Phone hotline,Obama comes under fire for saluting with a coffee cup,and Bill Cosby sits down with Stephen. | |||||
| 1,407 | TBA | Walter Mischel | A New Mexico police officer claims to have seen a ghost on a surveillance camera,but he let it go because it was white. | September 25 | 9315 |
| Attorney General Eric Holder resigns,Staten Island's famous groundhog dies under suspicious circumstances,and Walter Mischel discusses "The Marshmallow Test." | |||||
| 1,408 | TBA | Jamie Oliver | TBA | September 29 | 11001 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,409 | TBA | Jeffrey Tambor | TBA | September 30 | 11002 |
| 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." | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,410 | TBA | Mike Mullen | TBA | October 1 | 11003 |
| Author Louisa Lim discusses civil unrest in Hong Kong,Stephen offends Bill O'Reilly,and retired Admiral Mike Mullen talks about ISIS and the Middle East. | |||||
| 1,411 | TBA | Lynn Sherr | Adam Sandler has signed a four movie deal with Netflix. Big deal,I get unlimited movies from them. | October 2 | 11004 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,412 | TBA | James M. McPherson | Investigators found that ISIS has used ammunition from 21 different countries including China. Oh no,some of those bullets might contain lead. | October 6 | 11005 |
| Gay marriage becomes legal in 30 states,Allison Orr Larsen discusses amicus briefs,the CDC attempts to quell Ebola fears,and James M. McPherson talks "Embattled Rebel." | |||||
| 1,413 | TBA | Leon Wieseltier | TBA | October 7 | 11006 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,414 | TBA | Carol Burnett | The Neiman Marcus catalog is selling a custom perfume for $475,000. It's the perfect gift for anyone who wants to smell like an idiot. | October 8 | 11007 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,415 | TBA | Robert Plant | A new study says that on average men need 7.8 hours of sleep a day. Really? On top to the 12 hours I get each night? | October 9 | 11008 |
| Seattle puts an end to Columbus Day,two toddlers argue about the weather,and Robert Plant performs songs from "Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar." | |||||
| 1,416 | TBA | Walter Isaacson | Netscape Navigator launched 20 years ago today and it is just now finished loading. | October 13 | 11009 |
| 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 . | |||||
| 1,417 | TBA | Neil Young | TBA | October 14 | 11010 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,418 | TBA | Justin Simien | TBA | October 15 | 11011 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,419 | TBA | William Deresiewicz | TBA | October 16 | 11012 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,420 | TBA | Meredith Vieira | TBA | October 27 | 11013 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,421 | TBA | Michael Lewis | TBA | October 28 | 11014 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,422 | TBA | Jill Lepore | TBA | October 29 | 11015 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,423 | TBA | David Miliband | TBA | October 30 | 11016 |
| Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again",George Takei defends democracy,and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee. | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,424 | TBA | Chuck Todd | Hello Kitty turns 40 today. Now she's as old as the men who love her. | November 3 | 11017 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,425 | TBA | Andrew Sullivan | TBA | November 4 | 11018 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,426 | TBA | Kirsten Gillibrand | A New York doctor infected with Ebola is reportedly now well enough to play the banjo. People quickly stopped wishing him a speedy recovery. | November 5 | 11019 |
| Rep. Barbara Lee talks about California's 13th district,voters legalize marijuana in Washington,D.C.,and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses "Off the Sidelines." | |||||
| 1,427 | TBA | Steven Johnson | The upcoming Star Wars movie is titled The Force Awakens . It fell asleep during The Phantom menace . | November 6 | 11020 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,428 | "It's a Trap!" | Andy Cohen | A scientist in Germany has discovered a way to make diamonds from peanut butter. So fellas,you can now propose with a jar of JIF. | November 10 | 11021 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,429 | TBA | Diane von Furstenberg | TBA | November 11 | 11022 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,430 | TBA | Terence Tao | Kobe Bryant has set the NBA's all time record for missed shots. But remember Kobe,you always make 100% of the shots you don't miss. | November 12 | 11023 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,431 | TBA | Jennifer Lawrence | TBA | November 13 | 11024 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,432 | TBA | Bernie Sanders | TBA | November 17 | 11025 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,433 | TBA | Eva Longoria | Jose Canseco is selling his amputated finger on eBay,because thanks to steroids he's already grown a new one back. | November 18 | 11026 |
| Freezing temperatures grip the nation,Esteban Colberto talks immigration reform,salvage stores sell expired food to the poor,and Eva Longoria discusses "Food Chains." | |||||
| 1,434 | TBA | Toni Morrison | TBA | November 19 | 11027 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,435 | TBA | Jon Stewart | TBA | November 20 | 11028 |
| President Obama's amnesty plan outrages Republicans,the world's chocolate supply drops to catastrophic levels,and Jon Stewart discusses his movie "Rosewater." | |||||
| No. | "The Wørd" | Guest(s) | Introductory phrase | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,436 | TBA | John McCain | Researchers are developing a breathalyzer that detects marijuana,the best part is,you can turn it into a bong. | December 1 | 11029 |
| "Star Wars" fans react to a new lightsaber design,members of the St. Louis Rams protest the Ferguson decision,and Senator John McCain discusses his book Thirteen Soldiers . | |||||
| 1,437 | "Crook and Ladder" | Tony Bennett &Lady Gaga | A Major League umpire has revealed that he is gay,or as he put it:"I'm out!" | December 2 | 11030 |
| 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." | |||||
| 1,438 | TBA | Christopher Nolan | After 40 years,Burger King has brought back the Yumbo sandwich,don't worry,some of them are new. | December 3 | 11031 |
| 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 . | |||||
| 1,439 | TBA | Paul Farmer | TBA | December 4 | 11032 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,440 | "To Health in a Handbasket" | President Barack Obama | TBA | December 8 | 11033 |
| Stephen hosts the show from George Washington University in Washington,D.C. President Barack Obama takes over "The Wørd" segment,which he re-brands as "The De¢ree". | |||||
| 1,441 | TBA | James Corden | TBA | December 9 | 11034 |
| Stephen addresses Discovery Channel's Eaten Alive disappointing outcome,representative Jack Kingston features in the last installment of "Better Know a District" and James Corden talks Into the Woods and The Late Late Show with James Corden . | |||||
| 1,442 | TBA | Sarah Koenig | TBA | December 10 | 11035 |
| Pundits react to a scathing Senate report on torture,Tom Blanton discusses deceit at the CIA,and Sarah Koenig talks about her investigative podcast, Serial. | |||||
| 1,443 | TBA | Smaug | TBA | December 11 | 11036 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,444 | TBA | Seth Rogen | A New York high schooler made $72 million trading stocks on his lunch hour. In a couple more years,he might have enough to pay for college. | December 15 | 11037 |
| Michele Bachmann shares her holiday wish with President Barack Obama,Stephen argues with himself about torture,recent hacker attack on Sony is analyzed and Seth Rogen talks The Interview . | |||||
| 1,445 | TBA | Kendrick Lamar | TBA | December 16 | 11038 |
| 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. | |||||
| 1,446 | TBA | Phil Klay | NASA has found methane on Mars,though I believe it originated from Uranus. | December 17 | 11039 |
| The Report set moves to cyberspace,Stephen hosts a yard sale to clear out the studio,lifting of United States' embargo against Cuba is discussed and author Phil Klay talks Redeployment . | |||||
| 1,447 | "Same To You,Pal" | "Grimmy" | TBA | December 18 | 11040 |
| Stephen becomes immortal after accidentally killing "Grimmy" during the opening of the segment of "Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.". This leads to Stephen singing "We'll Meet Again" in its entirety along with a large crowd of several recognizable figures, before meeting with Santa Clause on the roof of the studio. | |||||
The Colbert Report is an American late-night talk and news satire television program hosted by Stephen Colbert that aired four days a week on Comedy Central from October 17,2005,to December 18,2014,for 1,447 episodes. The show focused 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. Furthermore,the show satirized conservative personality-driven political talk programs,particularly Fox News's The O'Reilly Factor. The Colbert Report is a spin-off of Comedy Central's The Daily Show,where Colbert was a correspondent from 1997 to 2005.
