The BEST episodes of The Colbert Report season 10

Every episode of The Colbert Report season 10, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Colbert Report season 10!

Tune in to The Colbert Report, as Stephen Colbert gives his own take on the issues of the day, and more importantly, to tell you why everyone else's take is just plain wrong. The series is a variety/news show revolving around Colbert's TV persona, a parody of opinionated cable news personalities like Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, and Joe Scarborough.

Last Updated: 2/23/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended
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Jane Goodall
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8.68
110 votes

#1 - Jane Goodall

Season 10 - Episode 88 - Aired 4/8/2014

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.

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Pussy Riot
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8.65
143 votes

#2 - Pussy Riot

Season 10 - Episode 58 - Aired 2/4/2014

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.

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Jon Batiste & Stay Human
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8.47
102 votes

#3 - Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Season 10 - Episode 136 - Aired 7/29/2014

A week's worth of horrible news weighs on Stephen, Sarah Palin launches her own web channel, and Jon Batiste & Stay Human perform a song off their album "Social Music."

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Steve McQueen
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8.41
168 votes

#4 - Steve McQueen

Season 10 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/18/2013

The Colbert Nation helps the Philippines, conservatives gloat over Obamacare, Chip Wilson defends his yoga pants, and Steve McQueen talks "12 Years a Slave".

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Brian Chesky
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8.41
128 votes

#5 - Brian Chesky

Season 10 - Episode 142 - Aired 8/7/2014

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.

Vint Cerf
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8.37
139 votes

#6 - Vint Cerf

Season 10 - Episode 128 - Aired 7/15/2014

Obama develops a case of senioritis, bears continue to threaten America, and Google's Vint Cerf describes his role in co-creating the Internet.

James Cameron
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8.36
109 votes

#7 - James Cameron

Season 10 - Episode 140 - Aired 8/5/2014

Open-carry gun supporters publish a children's book, Hillary Clinton discusses "Hard Choices," and James Cameron talks about "DeepSea Challenge 3D."

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Viggo Mortensen
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8.34
109 votes

#8 - Viggo Mortensen

Season 10 - Episode 155 - Aired 9/17/2014

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."

Julius Erving
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8.33
136 votes

#9 - Julius Erving

Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/5/2013

A bong-shaped mascot upsets a Canadian town, and Julius Erving discusses "Dr. J: The Autobiography".

Jack Andraka
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8.32
169 votes

#10 - Jack Andraka

Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/30/2013

Shepard Smith battles digital addiction, and Jack Andraka shares his passion for science.

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Pat Buchanan & John W. Dean
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8.26
151 votes

#11 - Pat Buchanan & John W. Dean

Season 10 - Episode 139 - Aired 8/4/2014

Stephen commemorates the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation, Pat Buchanan discusses "The Greatest Comeback," and John W. Dean talks "The Nixon Defense."

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Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell
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8.22
200 votes

#12 - Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell

Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2013

Hanksy dolls up Stephen's studio, and Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss Lance Armstrong.

Vince Gilligan
star
8.21
100 votes

#13 - Vince Gilligan

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2013

Congress shuts down the government, Butterball appeases male cooks, and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the final season.

Ellen Page
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8.15
148 votes

#14 - Ellen Page

Season 10 - Episode 102 - Aired 5/8/2014

Stephen interviews a role-playing congressional candidate, Fox Business anchor Stu Varney gushes about his popular appeal, and Ellen Page talks "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

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David Folkenflik
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8.14
134 votes

#15 - David Folkenflik

Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/4/2013

Corporations find religion, and author David Folkenflik discusses "Murdoch's World".

Terry Gilliam
star
8.12
86 votes

#16 - Terry Gilliam

Season 10 - Episode 156 - Aired 9/18/2014

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."

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Gabriel Sherman
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8.10
122 votes

#17 - Gabriel Sherman

Season 10 - Episode 47 - Aired 1/15/2014

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".

Bryan Stevenson
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8.09
85 votes

#18 - Bryan Stevenson

Season 10 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/4/2013

Congress's productivity hits a record low, the rich get a floating tax shelter, Common Core threatens cursive, and Bryan Stevenson argues for an equitable justice system.

Esther Perel
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8.08
60 votes

#19 - Esther Perel

Season 10 - Episode 115 - Aired 6/9/2014

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."

Paul Rudd
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8.07
197 votes

#20 - Paul Rudd

Season 10 - Episode 126 - Aired 6/26/2014

Fox News's Dr. Keith Ablow floats a conspiracy theory about the World Cup, North Carolina upholds a possum-dropping tradition, and Paul Rudd chats about "They Both Came."

Deborah Solomon
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8.05
117 votes

#21 - Deborah Solomon

Season 10 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/14/2014

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".

Peter Baker
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8.00
188 votes

#22 - Peter Baker

Season 10 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/11/2013

"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.

John Green
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8.00
158 votes

#23 - John Green

Season 10 - Episode 123 - Aired 6/23/2014

Team USA ties Portugal in the World Cup, Mark Mazzetti discusses U.S. military advisers in Iraq, a handsome mug shot goes viral, and John Green talks "The Fault in Our Stars."

Jeff Bridges & Lois Lowry
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7.97
121 votes

#24 - Jeff Bridges & Lois Lowry

Season 10 - Episode 143 - Aired 8/26/2014

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."

Patrick Kennedy
star
7.95
132 votes

#25 - Patrick Kennedy

Season 10 - Episode 61 - Aired 2/10/2014

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.