Season 11

The Colbert ReportSeason 11

2014
40 Episodes

Episodes

Jamie Oliver
S11E01

Jamie 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."

29 Sept 2014
Jeffrey Tambor
S11E02

Jeffrey 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."

30 Sept 2014
Mike Mullen
S11E03

Mike 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.

01 Oct 2014
Lynn Sherr
S11E04

Lynn 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."

02 Oct 2014
James M. McPherson
S11E05

James 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."

06 Oct 2014
Leon Wieseltier
S11E06

Leon 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."

07 Oct 2014
Carol Burnett
S11E07

Carol 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."

08 Oct 2014
Robert Plant
S11E08

Robert 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."

09 Oct 2014
Walter Isaacson
S11E09

Walter 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."

13 Oct 2014
Neil Young
S11E10

Neil 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.

14 Oct 2014
Justin Simien
S11E11

Justin 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."

15 Oct 2014
William Deresiewicz
S11E12

William 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."

16 Oct 2014
Meredith Vieira
S11E13

Meredith 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."

27 Oct 2014
Michael Lewis
S11E14

Michael 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."

28 Oct 2014
Jill Lepore
S11E15

Jill 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."

29 Oct 2014
David Miliband
S11E16

David Miliband

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

30 Oct 2014
Chuck Todd
S11E17

Chuck 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."

03 Nov 2014
Andrew Sullivan
S11E18

Andrew 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.

04 Nov 2014
Kirsten Gillibrand
S11E19

Kirsten 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."

05 Nov 2014
Steven Johnson
S11E20

Steven 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."

06 Nov 2014
Andy Cohen
S11E21

Andy 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."

10 Nov 2014
Diane von Furstenberg
S11E22

Diane 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."

11 Nov 2014
Terence Tao
S11E23

Terence 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.

12 Nov 2014
Jennifer Lawrence
S11E24

Jennifer 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."

13 Nov 2014
Bernie Sanders
S11E25

Bernie 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.

17 Nov 2014
Eva Longoria
S11E26

Eva 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."

18 Nov 2014
Toni Morrison
S11E27

Toni 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.

19 Nov 2014
Jon Stewart
S11E28

Jon Stewart

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

20 Nov 2014
John McCain
S11E29

John 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."

01 Dec 2014
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
S11E30

Tony 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."

02 Dec 2014
Christopher Nolan
S11E31

Christopher 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."

03 Dec 2014
Paul Farmer
S11E32

Paul 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.

04 Dec 2014
President Barack Obama
S11E33

President 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.

08 Dec 2014
James Corden
S11E34

James 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."

09 Dec 2014
Sarah Koenig
S11E35

Sarah 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."

10 Dec 2014
Smaug
S11E36

Smaug

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."

11 Dec 2014
Seth Rogen
S11E37

Seth 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."

15 Dec 2014
Kendrick Lamar
S11E38

Kendrick 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.

16 Dec 2014
Phil Klay
S11E39

Phil 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."

17 Dec 2014
Grimmy
S11E40

Grimmy

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.

18 Dec 2014