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The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report Season 4

2008·160 episodes

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.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1 · 7 Jan 2008Andrew Sullivan, Richard FreemanNo synopsis yet.
  2. Episode 2 · 8 Jan 2008Chris Beam, Gary RosenNo synopsis yet.
  3. Episode 3 · 9 Jan 2008Gov. Mike Huckabee, Matt TaibbiNo synopsis yet.
  4. Episode 4 · 10 Jan 2008Norman Ornstein, Muhammad YunusNo synopsis yet.
  5. Episode 5 · 14 Jan 2008Neil ShubinNo synopsis yet.
  6. Episode 6 · 15 Jan 2008Peter Hopkins, Jared CohenNo synopsis yet.
  7. Episode 7 · 16 Jan 2008Deborah TannenNo synopsis yet.
  8. Episode 8 · 17 Jan 2008Lou Dobbs, David LevyNo synopsis yet.
  9. Episode 9 · 21 Jan 2008Allan Sloan, Eric WeinerNo synopsis yet.
  10. Episode 10 · 22 Jan 2008Malcolm Gladwell, Andrew YoungNo synopsis yet.
  11. Episode 11 · 23 Jan 2008Stephen Colbert's Sport ReportNo synopsis yet.
  12. Episode 12 · 24 Jan 2008Debra Dickerson, Charles NessonNo synopsis yet.
  13. Episode 13 · 28 Jan 2008Marjane Satrapi, Rick WarrenNo synopsis yet.
  14. Episode 14 · 29 Jan 2008Joe Quesada, Alex RossNo synopsis yet.
  15. Episode 15 · 30 Jan 2008Carl Hiaasen, Frans de WaalNo synopsis yet.
  16. Episode 16 · 31 Jan 2008Tim Harford, Andrew NapolitanoNo synopsis yet.
  17. Episode 17 · 4 Feb 2008Tony Campolo, Jacob WeisbergTonight Stephen welcomes Slate editor in chief Jacob Weisberg, author of The Bush Tragedy. Also, Stephen talks with Tony Campolo, author of Red Letter Christians, about the Chrisitian right's influence on politics.
  18. Episode 18 · 5 Feb 2008Angelo Falcon, Bob DoleNo synopsis yet.
  19. Episode 19 · 6 Feb 2008Richard Brookhiser, Tad DevineTonight Stephen welcomes Democratic strategist Tad Devine. Also Stephen talks with the senior editor of The National Review Richard Brookhiser about whether the Republicans will vote for John McCain.
  20. Episode 20 · 7 Feb 2008Mark MoffettTonight Stephen welcomes naturalist Mark Moffett, author of Face to Face with Frogs. Also, Presidental candiate and former Arkansas Governaor Mike Huckabee stops by to discuss, and play air hockey with Stephen, about which state he hopes to win next.
  21. Episode 21 · 11 Feb 2008Aubrey de Grey, Philip ZimbardoStephen begins with congratulating Barack Obama winning a Grammy award for "Best Spoken Word Album" for The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. He then talks about Mitt Romney dropping out of the race for President. He then interviews Aubrey de Gray about defeating aging and trying to make John McCain young. Stephen then talks about his portait to Marc Pachter (over the telephone). Pachter tells him that the portait has increased the number of visitors to the museum and that it will now be displayed in the National Portrait Museum until April 1. He then interviews Philip Zimbardo about "The Lucifer Effect" and how people become evil.
  22. Episode 22 · 12 Feb 2008Gov. Eliot Spitzer, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Lisa RandallStephen begins with a discussion on Mike Huckabee's running mate. Stephen claims that via obligation, he should be the running mate. He also displays his dislike of John McCain, due to other right-wing political pundits, such as Rush Limbaugh, disliking McCain. He then talks to superdelegate Eliot Spitzer about superdelegates. He then talks to Eleanor Holmes Norton, another superdelegate, about her support of Barack Obama. Finally, Stephen interviews Lisa Randall about other dimensions.
  23. Episode 23 · 13 Feb 2008David Gracer, Richard Thompson FordStephen begins by talking about how he survived the writers strike. He brings his writers (including, strangely enough, Tiki Barber, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Kevin Bacon) onto the set and welcomes them back personally. He then interviews David Gracer about eating insects. Stephen then introduces a new segment, "Stephen Colbert's Fallback Position," where he investigates different jobs he may take if he loses his job as a pundit. He investigates becoming a astrophysicist with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Finally, he interviews Richard Thompson Ford about the Democrats, and how he thinks the "race card" is being played too often.
  24. Episode 24 · 14 Feb 2008John Feinstein, Leonard NimoyStephen begins with "Who's Riding my Coattails now?", putting German comedian Oliver Pocher on notice for stealing his pose that he used on the front cover of GQ magazine. He then talks about the Roger Clemens hearing, defending Brian McNamee collecting used medical waste by claiming that he does it also. He then interviews John Feinstein about the use of steroids in sport. In "People Destroying America", Stephen talks about Susan Pagan, who refused to give his daughter a free Happy Meal for getting good grades. He then interviews Leonard Nimoy about a book featuring nude photos of overweight women.
  25. Episode 25 · 26 Feb 2008Henry Louis Gates Jr.Stephen starts by talking about a photo of Barack Obama in Muslim dress, claiming he is a terrorist. He says that the photo does not devide people, but unites people by making them think that Obama is a terrorist. In "The Wørd", Stephen agrees with Bill O'Reilly that a New York Times article about Vicki Iseman, but mainly because he claims the article was written poorly. In a special "Movies That Are Destroying America" entitled "Oscars That Are Destroying America", he attacks the fact that too many awards went to foreigners. Stephen then talks to Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about race and agrees to have a DNA test to see how black he is.
  26. Episode 26 · 27 Feb 2008Tony SnowStephen begins by discussing a recent John McCain rally, in which opening speaker Bill Cunningham said negative things about Barack Obama. The "Threatdown:" 5. Monopoly! 4. Richard Branson! 3. Bankruptcy! 2. John McCain! 1. Starbucks! He then talks about all Starbucks locations closing for three hours to re-train employees. Finally, Stephen interviews Tony Snow about his experience as White House Press Secretary.
  27. Episode 27 · 28 Feb 2008Richard Brookhiser, Ingrid NewkirkTonight Stephen welcomes the president and co-founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk. Also, Stephen talks with the senior editor for The National Review magazine Richard Brookhiser about the influence the late William F. Buckley Jr had on conservatism and political talk shows
  28. Episode 28 · 3 Mar 2008Lorin Maazel, Shashi TharoorTonight Stephen welcomes the former UN undersecretary general for communications and public information, and author of The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: The Emerging 21st Century Power, Shashi Tharoor. Also, Stephen talks with the conductor for the New York Philharmonic, Maestro Lorin Maazel about their recent concert in North Korea.
  29. Episode 29 · 4 Mar 2008William Donohue, Howard Dean, Jennifer 8. LeeStephen starts by talking about John McCain and his support from John Hagee. Stephen expresses his anger of Hagee's views about Catholics. However, as a Christian, he is forced to turn the other cheek. Therefore, Stephen gets William Donohue to express his anger for him. In "The Wørd," he talks about McCain's continued claims of experience, but only over certain things. Next, Howard Dean calls Stephen to talk about the primaries. In "Nailed 'Em," he talks about a six-year-old girl who was cited for vandalism after drawing on the pavement in front of her front door with chalk. Finally, Stephen interviews Jennifer 8. Lee about Chinese food.
  30. Episode 30 · 5 Mar 2008Robert Reich, Gregory RodriguezStephen begins by paying tribute to Brett Favre. He then becomes angry about Mike Huckabee losing the Republican primaries to John McCain. He then interviews Robert Reich about the Democrats. In "Difference Makers," Stephen interviews Jason Grunstra, a man who created a website which gives away free breast implants. He then interviews Gregory Rodriguez about race relations and Mexican immigration. Finally, he pays tribute to Gary Gygax.
  31. Episode 31 · 6 Mar 2008John LegendTonight Stephen welcomes musician John Legend.
  32. Episode 32 · 10 Mar 2008George McGovernStephen begins by talking about the Eliot Spitzer scandal. In "The Wørd," he talks about Hillary Clinton's claim that she is ahead in the Democratic primaries because she was won bigger states. Stephen then presents a special repor-t called, "The '72 Democrats: Alone Again Naturally" covering the history of the 1972 Democratic presidential race. Stephen makes clear his dislike of George McGovern, whom he then interviews. This episode marks the first appearance of the phrase "President Bush Have a Hot Dog With Me" in the opening titles.
  33. Episode 33 · 11 Mar 2008Geraldo RiveraStephen talks about his hate for John McCain, which he is forced to set aside to support him as the Republican nominee. In "The Wørd," Stephen explains how McCain is like a boyfriend who the country could get used to after getting to know him better. He concludes the segments by showing clips of Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, and Mitt Romney saying negative things about McCain, then juxtaposing them with clips of most of these same people endorsing and talking proudly about McCain. Then in Colbert Platinum, he talks about fake Ferraris and the destruction of homes in Liechtenstein. Finally Stephen interviews Geraldo Rivera about his new book, HISPANIC (the "his" and "panic" portrayed as different words) about the fear generated by the right wing about illegal immigrants coming into the United States. Stephen ends the interview by playing the clip of Geraldo on The O'Reilly Factor when he said, "The two guys, Stewart and Colbert... they make a living showing clips of old ladies slipping on ice and people laughing. That's their life, that's their life. They exist in a small little place where they count for nothing." When Stephen asks Geraldo to clarify, Geraldo admits that he changed his mind about Stephen.
  34. Episode 34 · 12 Mar 2008Howard KurtzNo synopsis yet.
  35. Episode 35 · 13 Mar 2008Hussein Ibish, Sudhir VenkateshTonight Stephen welcomes Columbia University professor and author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes it to the Streets, Sudhir Venkatesh.
  36. Episode 36 · 17 Mar 2008Samantha PowerTonight Stephen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World, Samantha Power.
  37. Episode 37 · 18 Mar 2008Carole KingTonight Stephen welcomes legendary singer/songwriter Carole King.
  38. Episode 38 · 19 Mar 2008Dee Dee MyersTonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary and author of Why Women Should Rule the World, Dee Dee Myers.
  39. Episode 39 · 20 Mar 2008Dean KamenNo synopsis yet.
  40. Episode 40 · 31 Mar 2008Eric Alterman, Michael ReynoldsTonight Stephen welcomes professor of English and journalism and author of Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America, Eric Alterman.
  41. Episode 41 · 1 Apr 2008Van JonesTonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Van Jones.
  42. Episode 42 · 2 Apr 2008R.E.M.Tonight Stephen welcomes classic American rock band R.E.M. to talk about their new album, "Accelerate".
  43. Episode 43 · 3 Apr 2008Clay ShirkyTonight Stephen welcomes telecommunications professor and author of Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing without Organizations, Clay Shirky.
  44. Episode 44 · 7 Apr 2008Trevor Paglen, Jesse VenturaTonight Stephen welcomes former pro wrestler and Governor of Minnesota and author of Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!, Jesse Ventura. Also, Stephen talks with Trevor Paglen about the supposed shoulder patches worn by black ops members.
  45. Episode 45 · 8 Apr 2008Madeline AlbrightTonight Stephen welcomes former Clinton Secretary of State and author of Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, Madeline Albright.
  46. Episode 46 · 9 Apr 2008Jeff GoreTonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Citizens for Retiring the Penny, Jeff Gore.
  47. Episode 47 · 10 Apr 2008Robin WrightTonight Stephen welcomes journalist (specializing in the Middle East) and author of Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, Robin Wright.
  48. Episode 48 · 14 Apr 2008John Legend, Mayor Michael Nutter, Chris MatthewsTonight Stephen welcomes the host of Hardball, Chris Matthews.
  49. Episode 49 · 15 Apr 2008Michelle Obama, The RootsTonight Stephen welcomes Grammy Award winning musical group The Roots.
  50. Episode 50 · 16 Apr 2008Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, Gov. Ed RendellTonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania's Governor, Ed Rendell.
  51. Episode 51 · 17 Apr 2008Hillary Clinton, Patrick Murphy, John Edwards, Barack ObamaTonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania Congressman Rep. Patrick Murphy.
  52. Episode 52 · 21 Apr 2008Fr. James Martin, Sen. Bernie SandersTonight Stephen welcomes Vermont Congressman Rep. Bernie Sanders.
  53. Episode 53 · 22 Apr 2008Susan JacobyTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Age of American Unreason, Susan Jacoby.
  54. Episode 54 · 23 Apr 2008Mitch AlbomTonight Stephen welcomes radio host and author of For One More Day, Mitch Albom.
  55. Episode 55 · 24 Apr 2008Maria ShriverTonight Stephen welcomes journalist, California's First Lady and author of Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question, Little Book. Answers Within, Maria Shriver.
  56. Episode 56 · 28 Apr 2008FeistTonight Stephen welcomes musician Feist.
  57. Episode 57 · 29 Apr 2008Anne LamottTonight Stephen welcomes political activist and author of Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, Anne Lamott.
  58. Episode 58 · 30 Apr 2008Donna Brazile, Noah FeldmanTonight Stephen welcomes law professor at Harvard University and author of The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State, Noah Feldman.
  59. Episode 59 · 1 May 2008James KunstlerTonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of World Made by Hand, James Kunstler.
  60. Episode 60 · 5 May 2008Carl HiaasenTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport, Carl Hiaasen.
  61. Episode 61 · 6 May 2008Nathan GunnTonight Stephen welcomes opera singer Nathan Gunn.
  62. Episode 62 · 7 May 2008Hasan Elahi, George JohnsonTonight Stephen welcomes science writer and author of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, George Johnson.
  63. Episode 63 · 8 May 2008Arianna HuffingtonTonight Stephen welcomes the editor in chief of the Huffington Post and author of Right Is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution, and Made Us All Less Safe, Arianna Huffington.
  64. Episode 64 · 12 May 2008Dr. Mehmet OzTonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
  65. Episode 65 · 13 May 2008Jennifer Hooper McCartyTonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of What Really Sank the Titanic: New Forensic Discoveries, Jennifer McCarty.
  66. Episode 66 · 14 May 2008Laura Dern, Grover NorquistTonight Stephen welcomes the president of Americans for Tax Reform and author of Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives, Grover Norquist.
  67. Episode 67 · 15 May 2008Andrei ChernyTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest Hour, Andrei Cherny.
  68. Episode 68 · 27 May 2008Tony Perkins, Brian GreeneNo synopsis yet.
  69. Episode 69 · 28 May 2008Sen. Claire McCaskillTonight Stephen welcomes Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill.
  70. Episode 70 · 29 May 2008Tad Devine, David SirotaTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington, David Sirota.
  71. Episode 71 · 2 Jun 2008Jon PaskowitzTonight Stephen welcomes the co-producer of the movie Surf Wise, Jon Paskowitz.
  72. Episode 72 · 3 Jun 2008George WillTonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of One Man's America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation, George Will.
  73. Episode 73 · 4 Jun 2008Rep. Bob Barr, Salman RushdieTonight Stephen welcomes Oklahoma Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate, Bob Barr.
  74. Episode 74 · 5 Jun 2008Pat BuchananTonight Stephen welcomes conservative political commentator and author of Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World, Pat Buchanan
  75. Episode 75 · 9 Jun 2008Phil WeissTonight Stephen welcomes New York columnist Phil Weiss.
  76. Episode 76 · 10 Jun 2008Alan RabinowitzTonight Stephen welcomes wildlife scientist and author of Life in the Valley of Death: The Fight to Save Tigers in a Land of Guns, Gold, and Greed, Alan Rabinowitz.
  77. Episode 77 · 11 Jun 2008David HajduTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America, David Hajdu.
  78. Episode 78 · 12 Jun 2008Winona LaDuke, Dixon DespommierTonight Stephen welcomes professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, Dixon Despommier.
  79. Episode 79 · 16 Jun 2008Kenneth MillerTonight Stephen talks with biologist and author of Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul, Kenneth Miller.
  80. Episode 80 · 17 Jun 2008Neal Katyal, Jonathan ZittrainTonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet Security and author of The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It, Jonathan Zittrain.
  81. Episode 81 · 18 Jun 2008Uma Mysorekar, Junot Díaz / Lexicon ArtistTonight Stephen welcomes the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz.
  82. Episode 82 · 19 Jun 2008Bishop N.T. WrightTonight Stephen welcomes Bible scholar and author of Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, Bishop N.T. Wright.
  83. Episode 83 · 23 Jun 2008Barbara EhrenreichTonight Stephen welcomes political satirist and author of This Land Is Their Land: Reports from a Divided Nation, Barbara Ehrenriech.
  84. Episode 84 · 24 Jun 2008Jason Bond, Will SmithTonight Stephen welcomes rapper, actor and star of Hancock, Will Smith.
  85. Episode 85 · 25 Jun 2008Paul Goldberger, Neil deGrasse TysonTonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Also, Stephen talks with architecture critic and author of Up from Zero: Politics, Architecture, and the Rebuilding of New York, Paul Goldberger.
  86. Episode 86 · 26 Jun 2008Rep. Robert WexlerNo synopsis yet.
  87. Episode 87 · 14 Jul 2008Lama Surya Das, Daniel C. EstyTonight Stephen welcomes the head of Yale's Center for Business the Environment, Dan Esty. Also Stephen talks with Lama Surya Das about whether Barack Obama should become a Tibetan Buddhist.
  88. Episode 88 · 15 Jul 2008Julia E. Sweig, Jason RileyTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders, Jason Riley. Also, Stephen talks with Julia Sweig, author of Friendly Fire about the rise of Venezuela and other South American nations rise out of poverty.
  89. Episode 89 · 16 Jul 2008RushTonight Stephen welcomes rock group Rush. They perform Tom Sawyer
  90. Episode 90 · 17 Jul 2008Elizabeth EdwardsTonight Stephen welcomes the wife of former Presidential candidate John Edwards and author of Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers, Elizabeth Edwards.
  91. Episode 91 · 21 Jul 2008Sen. Jim WebbTonight Stephen welcomes Virginia Senator and author of A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America, Senator Jim Webb.
  92. Episode 92 · 22 Jul 2008Lucas ConleyTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.
  93. Episode 93 · 23 Jul 2008NasTonight Stephen welcomes rapper Nas who is representing www.colorofchange.org and their petition to FOX to stop racist bias in news.
  94. Episode 94 · 24 Jul 2008Laurie Goodstein, Garrett ReismanTonight Stephen welcomes astronaut Garrett Reisman.
  95. Episode 95 · 28 Jul 2008Toby KeithTonight Stephen welcomes country music superstar Toby Keith and star of Beer for My Horses, plus Keith performs the song of the same name.
  96. Episode 96 · 29 Jul 2008Eric RostonTonight Stephen welcomes Eric Roston, author of The Carbon Age: How Life's Core Element Has Become Civilization's Greatest Threat.
  97. Episode 97 · 30 Jul 2008Crosby, Stills & NashTonight Stephen welcomes legendary musical act Crosby, Stills Nash.
  98. Episode 98 · 31 Jul 2008Buzz AldrinTonight Stephen welcomes former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
  99. Episode 99 · 4 Aug 2008Lucas Conley, The Apples in StereoTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.
  100. Episode 100 · 5 Aug 2008David CarrTonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist and author of The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own, David Carr.
  101. Episode 101 · 6 Aug 2008Jason Bond, Kevin CostnerTonight Stephen welcomes actor/director and star of Swing Vote, Kevin Costner.
  102. Episode 102 · 7 Aug 2008Devin Gordon, Thomas FrankTonight Stephen welcomes contributing editor for Harper's and author of The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, Thomas Frank.
  103. Episode 103 · 11 Aug 2008Jorge RamosTonight Stephen welcomes the anchor for Univision News and author of The Gift of Time: Letters from a Father, Jorge Ramos.
  104. Episode 104 · 12 Aug 2008Joey Cheek, Jane MayerTonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals, Jane Mayer.
  105. Episode 105 · 13 Aug 2008Dick MeyerTonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium, Dick Meyer.
  106. Episode 106 · 14 Aug 2008Bing WestTonight Stephen welcomes combat journalist and author of The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq, Bing West.
  107. Episode 107 · 26 Aug 2008Rep. Bob Barr, Scott McClellanTonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, author of What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception, Scott McClellan. Also, Stephen talks with former Georgia Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr about the Libertarian party's "green" efforts.
  108. Episode 108 · 27 Aug 2008Gov. Mike HuckabeeTonight Stephen welcomes former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee.
  109. Episode 109 · 28 Aug 2008Richard BrookhiserTonight Stephen welcomes biographer, historian and author of George Washington on Leadership, Richard Brookhiser.
  110. Episode 110 · 29 Aug 2008John McWhorterTonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America, John McWhorter.
  111. Episode 111 · 2 Sept 2008Laura D'Andrea TysonTonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the National Economic Council, Laura Tyson.
  112. Episode 112 · 3 Sept 2008Doris Kearns GoodwinNo synopsis yet.
  113. Episode 113 · 4 Sept 2008Adam Brickley, Ron PaulNo synopsis yet.
  114. Episode 114 · 5 Sept 2008Gov. David PatersonNo synopsis yet.
  115. Episode 115 · 15 Sept 2008Peter J. GomesNo synopsis yet.
  116. Episode 116 · 16 Sept 2008Tyson Slocum, Rick ReillyNo synopsis yet.
  117. Episode 117 · 17 Sept 2008Robert LutzNo synopsis yet.
  118. Episode 118 · 18 Sept 2008Maria BartiromoNo synopsis yet.
  119. Episode 119 · 23 Sept 2008Jackson BrowneNo synopsis yet.
  120. Episode 120 · 24 Sept 2008Joe Nocera, Cornel WestNo synopsis yet.
  121. Episode 121 · 25 Sept 2008Nick CarrNo synopsis yet.
  122. Episode 122 · 29 Sept 2008Paul BegalaNo synopsis yet.
  123. Episode 123 · 30 Sept 2008James TaylorNo synopsis yet.
  124. Episode 124 · 1 Oct 2008Dave LevinNo synopsis yet.
  125. Episode 125 · 2 Oct 2008Stephen Greenblatt, Naomi KleinNo synopsis yet.
  126. Episode 126 · 6 Oct 2008Jim CramerNo synopsis yet.
  127. Episode 127 · 7 Oct 2008Nate SilverNo synopsis yet.
  128. Episode 128 · 8 Oct 2008Joe ScarboroughNo synopsis yet.
  129. Episode 129 · 9 Oct 2008David Gergen, Oliver StoneNo synopsis yet.
  130. Episode 130 · 13 Oct 2008Bethany McLean, Kathleen ParkerStephen offers his investment advice, and Kathleen Parker doesn't think Sarah Palin is ready.
  131. Episode 131 · 14 Oct 2008Joseph StiglitzNo synopsis yet.
  132. Episode 132 · 15 Oct 2008Shai AgassiNo synopsis yet.
  133. Episode 133 · 16 Oct 2008Brent Glass, Robert GreenwaldStephen starts by talking about the final presidential debate, praising John McCain, but attacking his references to Joe the Plumber. Stephen then talks about the third anniversary of The Colbert Report and that his portrait has now been accepted by Brent Glass as part of the National Museum of American History. He then interviews Robert Greenwald about his series of anti-McCain commercials on YouTube. Stephen then unveils a new portrait of himself, which features him holding his Emmy.
  134. Episode 134 · 20 Oct 2008Fareed Zakaria, Wynton MarsalisStephen begins by talking about Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama for president. He then interviews Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis. Stephen presents a new "lower cost" segment based on "Colbert Platinum", "Colbert Aluminum." He talks about Paris, rich people opening various bank accounts in order to protect themselves, and stealth wealth. Finally, Stephen talks to Wynton Marsalis about jazz and together they perform "The Star-Spangled Banner."
  135. Episode 135 · 21 Oct 2008Michael FarrisStephen begins by talking about Stephen Jr., his adopted eagle son, who was spotted in Oregon. He claims that Stephen Jr. has been supporting John McCain in the state. In "The Wørd," Stephen discusses Acorn and voter fraud, with some votes containing the names of cartoon characters. He claims that cartoon characters should not be allowed to vote. Stephen then examines of God concerning the election, after claims of a battle between God, Allah, Buddah and Hindu (despite the fact Buddah and Hindu are not gods). He plays some reponses from his Atone-Phone. Stephen then interviews Michael Farris about the Patrick Henry College.
  136. Episode 136 · 22 Oct 2008David FrumNo synopsis yet.
  137. Episode 137 · 23 Oct 2008Jonathan AlterNo synopsis yet.
  138. Episode 138 · 27 Oct 2008Yo-Yo MaGrammy Award winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, (Songs of Joy and Peace).
  139. Episode 139 · 28 Oct 2008Brian Moore, Sherman AlexieStephen welcomes Sherman Alexie, author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."
  140. Episode 140 · 29 Oct 2008David SimonTonight Stephen welcomes Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon.
  141. Episode 141 · 30 Oct 2008WilcoNo synopsis yet.
  142. Episode 142 · 3 Nov 2008Charlie Cook, Andrew SullivanAndrew Sullivan says conservatives should support Obama.
  143. Episode 143 · 4 Nov 2008Indecision 2008: America's ChoiceStephen Colbert and Jon Stewart report live from Indecision World Headquarters where Comedy Central has rounded up the best researchers and consultants (that it can afford) to provide shallow analysis, obscure factoids, random guesses and pointless sound.
  144. Episode 144 · 5 Nov 2008Ambassador Andrew YoungStephen sits down with civil rights pioneer Andrew Young.
  145. Episode 145 · 6 Nov 2008Rachel MaddowNo synopsis yet.
  146. Episode 146 · 11 Nov 2008Dan Savage, Kevin JohnsonNo synopsis yet.
  147. Episode 147 · 12 Nov 2008Bob WoodwardNo synopsis yet.
  148. Episode 148 · 13 Nov 2008Stephen MooreNo synopsis yet.
  149. Episode 149 · 17 Nov 2008Malcom GladwellTonight Stephen welcomes the author of Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell. Also, Stephen talks with the host of Meet the Press, Tom Brokaw about the important cabinet positions to be filled by Barack Obama.
  150. Episode 150 · 18 Nov 2008Paul SimonTonight Stephen welcomes singer/songwriter Paul Simon.
  151. Episode 151 · 19 Nov 2008Michael LewisTonight Stephen welcomes the author of Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity, Michael Lewis.
  152. Episode 152 · 20 Nov 2008Cory Booker, Thomas L. FriedmanTonight Stephen welcomes economist and author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America, Thomas Friedman.
  153. Episode 153 · 1 Dec 2008Khaled Hosseini, Roland FryerStephen checks in on the war in Afghanistan, and Roland Fryer sees if cash incentives inspire students.
  154. Episode 154 · 2 Dec 2008Jeffrey GoldbergPlaxico Burress could go to jail, and Jeffrey Goldberg says airline security is insufficient.
  155. Episode 155 · 3 Dec 2008Barbara WaltersThe media reacts to Obama's cabinet picks, and Barbara Walters promotes her TV special.
  156. Episode 156 · 4 Dec 2008Sen. Bob Graham, Nicholas WadeA new report predicts a biological attack, and Nicholas Wade wants to recreate a woolly mammoth.
  157. Episode 157 · 8 Dec 2008Geoffrey CanadaStephen briefly mentions Barbra Streisand kissing President Bush. He then talks about a potential government bailout of the Big Three U.S. automakers. Stephen then discusses Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen unknowingly hanging up on President-elect Obama. Finally, he interviews Geoffrey Canada about his work with the Harlem Children's Zone.
  158. Episode 158 · 9 Dec 2008Kevin Bacon, Charlie KaufmanStephen briefly mentions the arrest and indictment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. A discussion on Frost/Nixon, he interviews Kevin Bacon about the film. As a prelude to Thursday's new episode of Tek Jansen, Stephen shows the previous installment. Finally, he interviews Charlie Kaufman about his new film, Synecdoche, New York.
  159. Episode 159 · 10 Dec 2008Richard HaassRichard Haass believes this century has the potential for America to cooperate with other countries to make the world safer.
  160. Episode 160 · 11 Dec 2008Michael PhelpsStephen talks about Atheists trying to take the Christ out of Christmas. Michael Phelps will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics after Stephen teaches him how to ice dance.