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The Colbert Report(TV show/series, 2005-2014)

TV-14
| 24min per episode | Genres: News, Comedy

Talk show in 11 seasons with 1,447 episodes

The Colbert ReportRating: 3.4/5 (with 124 votes) 16
The Colbert Report ( kohl-BAIR rih-por) 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. The program, created by Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Ben Karlin, lampooned current events and American political happenings. The show's structure consisted of an introductory monologue and a guest interview, in which the Colbert character attempts to deconstruct his opponent's argument. The show was taped in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, and the ... ()
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Awards & Nominations for The Colbert Report

2x Peabody Awards Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 3x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series 2x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series Genesis Awards 3x Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy 4x Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 6x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series 3x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program 9x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series TCA Award for Outstanding New Program 3x TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy

About The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. 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. It satirizes conservative personality-driven political pundit programs, particularly Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. 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. The Colbert Report has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards each in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, two Television Critics Association Awards Awards, and two Satellite Awards. In 2013, it won two Emmys. It has been presented as non-satirical journalism in several instances, including by the Tom DeLay Legal Defense Trust and by Robert Wexler following his interview on the program. The Report received considerable media coverage following its debut on October 17, 2005, for Colbert's coining of the term "truthiness", which dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named its 2006 Word of the Year.

The Colbert Report Seasons and Episodes

09/29/2014Season 11 - 40 episodes
#1 | 09/29/2014Jamie Oliver
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."
#2 | 09/30/2014Jeffrey Tambor
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."
#3 | 10/01/2014Mike Mullen
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.
#4 | 10/02/2014Lynn Sherr
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."
#5 | 10/06/2014James M. McPherson
Gay marriage becomes legal in 30 states, Allison Orr Larsen explains amicus briefs, the CDC attempts to quell Ebola fears, and James M. McPherson talks "Embattled Rebel."
#6 | 10/07/2014Leon Wieseltier
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."
#7 | 10/08/2014Carol Burnett
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."
#8 | 10/09/2014Robert Plant
Seattle puts an end to Columbus Day, two toddlers argue about rain, political ads humanize Republicans, and Robert Plant shares songs from "lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar."
#9 | 10/13/2014Walter Isaacson
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."
#10 | 10/14/2014Neil Young
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.
#11 | 10/15/2014Justin Simien
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."
#12 | 10/16/2014William Deresiewicz
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."
#13 | 10/27/2014Meredith Vieira
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."
#14 | 10/28/2014Michael Lewis
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."
#15 | 10/29/2014Jill Lepore
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."
#16 | 10/30/2014David Miliband
Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again," George Takei defends democracy, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee.
#17 | 11/03/2014Chuck Todd
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."
#18 | 11/04/2014Andrew Sullivan
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.
#19 | 11/05/2014Kirsten Gillibrand
Rep. Barbara Lee talks about California's 13th district, voters legalize marijuana in Washington D.C., and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses "Off the Sidelines."
#20 | 11/06/2014Steven Johnson
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."
#21 | 11/10/2014Andy Cohen
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."
#22 | 11/11/2014Diane von Furstenberg
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."
#23 | 11/12/2014Terence Tao
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.
#24 | 11/13/2014Jennifer Lawrence
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."
#25 | 11/17/2014Bernie Sanders
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.
#26 | 11/18/2014Eva Longoria
Freezing temperatures grip the nation, Esteban Colberto talks immigration reform, salvage stores sell expired food to the poor, and Eva Longoria discusses "Food Chains."
#27 | 11/19/2014Toni Morrison
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.
#28 | 11/20/2014Jon Stewart
President Obama's amnesty plan outrages Republicans, the world's chocolate supply drops to catastrophic levels, and Jon Stewart discusses his movie "Rosewater."
#29 | 12/01/2014John McCain
"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."
#30 | 12/02/2014Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
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."
#31 | 12/03/2014Christopher Nolan
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."
#32 | 12/04/2014Paul Farmer
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.
#33 | 12/08/2014President Barack Obama
In his Mr. Colbert Goes to Washington special, Stephen broadcasts from George Washington University and discusses job creation and immigration with President Barack Obama.
#34 | 12/09/2014James Corden
A Discovery Channel special sparks outrage, Rep. Jack Kingston joins Stephen for the final installment of Better Know a District, and James Corden discusses "Into the Woods."
#35 | 12/10/2014Sarah Koenig
Pundits react to a scathing Senate report on torture, Tom Blanton discusses CIA interrogation tactics, and Sarah Koenig talks about her investigative podcast, "Serial."
#36 | 12/11/2014Smaug
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."
#37 | 12/15/2014Seth Rogen
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."
#38 | 12/16/2014Kendrick Lamar
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.
#39 | 12/17/2014Phil Klay
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."
#40 | 12/18/2014Grimmy
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.
09/30/2013Season 10 - 160 episodes
10/01/2012Season 9 - 155 episodes
10/03/2011Season 8 - 155 episodes
01/03/2011Season 7 - 124 episodes
01/04/2010Season 6 - 161 episodes
01/05/2009Season 5 - 161 episodes
01/07/2008Season 4 - 160 episodes
01/08/2007Season 3 - 138 episodes
01/09/2006Season 2 - 161 episodes
10/17/2005Season 1 - 32 episodes
11/23/2008Specials - 10 episodes

Additional Information

Official websites:
Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 11 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Dutch (NL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Turkish (TR)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/17/2005
Last episode released on: 12/18/2014
Appearing Characters: Stephen Colbert
Director: Jim Hoskinson
Presenter/Host: Stephen Colbert
Executive Producer: Stephen Colbert

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