The WORST episodes of The Colbert Report
Every episode of The Colbert Report ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Colbert Report!
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.
#1 - Nick Carr
Season 4 - Episode 121 - Aired 9/25/2008
#2 - David Simon
Season 4 - Episode 140 - Aired 10/29/2008
Tonight Stephen welcomes Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon.
#3 - Sherman Alexie
Season 4 - Episode 139 - Aired 10/28/2008
Stephen welcomes Sherman Alexie, author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."
#4 - Yo-Yo Ma
Season 4 - Episode 138 - Aired 10/27/2008
Grammy Award winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, (Songs of Joy and Peace).
#5 - Jonathan Alter
Season 4 - Episode 137 - Aired 10/23/2008
#6 - Michael Farris
Season 4 - Episode 135 - Aired 10/21/2008
Stephen 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.
#7 - Wynton Marsalis
Season 4 - Episode 134 - Aired 10/20/2008
Stephen 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."
#8 - Robert Greenwald
Season 4 - Episode 133 - Aired 10/16/2008
Stephen 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.
#9 - Joseph Stiglitz
Season 4 - Episode 131 - Aired 10/14/2008
#10 - Bethany McLean, Kathleen Parker
Season 4 - Episode 130 - Aired 10/13/2008
Stephen offers his investment advice, and Kathleen Parker doesn't think Sarah Palin is ready.
#11 - Oliver Stone
Season 4 - Episode 129 - Aired 10/9/2008
#12 - Joe Scarborough
Season 4 - Episode 128 - Aired 10/8/2008
#13 - Jim Cramer
Season 4 - Episode 126 - Aired 10/6/2008
#14 - Naomi Klein
Season 4 - Episode 125 - Aired 10/2/2008
#15 - Dave Levin
Season 4 - Episode 124 - Aired 10/1/2008
#16 - Paul Begala
Season 4 - Episode 122 - Aired 9/29/2008
#17 - Wilco
Season 4 - Episode 141 - Aired 10/30/2008
#18 - Cornel West
Season 4 - Episode 120 - Aired 9/24/2008
#19 - Jackson Browne
Season 4 - Episode 119 - Aired 9/23/2008
#20 - Maria Bartiromo
Season 4 - Episode 118 - Aired 9/18/2008
#21 - Robert Lutz
Season 4 - Episode 117 - Aired 9/17/2008
#22 - Rick Reilly
Season 4 - Episode 116 - Aired 9/16/2008
#23 - Rev. Peter J. Gomes
Season 4 - Episode 115 - Aired 9/15/2008
#24 - Walter Kirn
Season 3 - Episode 138 - Aired 11/1/2007