The BEST episodes of The Colbert Report season 11

Every episode of The Colbert Report season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Colbert Report season 11!

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: 11/29/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended
Grimmy
star
8.51
231 votes

#1 - Grimmy

Season 11 - Episode 40 - Aired 12/18/2014

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.

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Smaug
star
8.25
165 votes

#2 - Smaug

Season 11 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/11/2014

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."

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President Barack Obama
star
8.20
217 votes

#3 - President Barack Obama

Season 11 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/8/2014

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

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Phil Klay
star
8.20
144 votes

#4 - Phil Klay

Season 11 - Episode 39 - Aired 12/17/2014

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."

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Neil Young
star
8.07
136 votes

#5 - Neil Young

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2014

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.

Kendrick Lamar
star
8.05
146 votes

#6 - Kendrick Lamar

Season 11 - Episode 38 - Aired 12/16/2014

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.

Andrew Sullivan
star
8.03
170 votes

#7 - Andrew Sullivan

Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/4/2014

MIDTERMS ‘014: DETOUR TO GRIDLOCK... 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.

Terence Tao
star
7.99
145 votes

#8 - Terence Tao

Season 11 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/12/2014

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.

Sarah Koenig
star
7.88
172 votes

#9 - Sarah Koenig

Season 11 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/10/2014

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

Christopher Nolan
star
7.88
180 votes

#10 - Christopher Nolan

Season 11 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/3/2014

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."

Seth Rogen
star
7.88
159 votes

#11 - Seth Rogen

Season 11 - Episode 37 - Aired 12/15/2014

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."

Carol Burnett
star
7.87
172 votes

#12 - Carol Burnett

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/8/2014

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."

Jamie Oliver
star
7.85
238 votes

#13 - Jamie Oliver

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2014

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."

Eva Longoria
star
7.84
199 votes

#14 - Eva Longoria

Season 11 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/18/2014

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

Jill Lepore
star
7.82
200 votes

#15 - Jill Lepore

Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/29/2014

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."

David Miliband
star
7.81
142 votes

#16 - David Miliband

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/30/2014

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

Jon Stewart
star
7.78
192 votes

#17 - Jon Stewart

Season 11 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/20/2014

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

Paul Farmer
star
7.77
147 votes

#18 - Paul Farmer

Season 11 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/4/2014

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.

Andy Cohen
star
7.76
165 votes

#19 - Andy Cohen

Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/10/2014

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."

Jennifer Lawrence
star
7.71
183 votes

#20 - Jennifer Lawrence

Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/13/2014

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."

John McCain
star
7.70
179 votes

#21 - John McCain

Season 11 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/1/2014

"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."

Diane von Furstenberg
star
7.69
96 votes

#22 - Diane von Furstenberg

Season 11 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/11/2014

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."

Steven Johnson
star
7.68
195 votes

#23 - Steven Johnson

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/6/2014

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."

Michael Lewis
star
7.67
199 votes

#24 - Michael Lewis

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/28/2014

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."

Mike Mullen
star
7.67
169 votes

#25 - Mike Mullen

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2014

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.