Season 6 (2010)
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Erick Erickson
Stephen tries out for the U.S. curling team, and Erick Erickson opposes the RNC's purity test.
Læs mereRiley Crane
The military responds to the underwear bomber, and Riley Crane wins a contest to find 10 balloons.
Læs mereCapt. Charles Moore
The Senate and House debate health care, and Charles Moore discovers a floating patch of garbage.
Læs mereJames Fowler
America executes fewer prisoners, and James Fowler talks about the power of social networks.
Læs mereMon, Jan 11, 2010
Eugene Jarecki speaks out against large banks, and Morgan Freeman says untrustworthy things.
Læs mereWed, Jan 13, 2010
Stephen examines the "Avatar" controversy and talks to John Heilemann about "Game Change."
Læs mereThu, Jan 14, 2010
Americans walk away from their mortgages, and Stephen talks to Kathleen Sebelius.
Læs mereEmily Pilloton
Stephen wants to dig for coal, and Emily Pilloton uses industrial design to help the world's needy.
Læs mereStephen Bosworth
Stephen attempts to make an Olympic team, and Stephen Bosworth talks about North Korea.
Læs mereDick Ebersol
Stephen races speedskater Shani Davis and overcomes adversity to interview Dick Ebersol.
Læs mereJohn Farmer
Stephen reviews Obama's first year in office, examines airport terrorism and discusses national security with John Farmer, dean of Rutgers-Newark Law School.
Læs mereKati Marton
An unlikely candidate emerges for a New York Senate seat, and Kati Marton discusses communist Hungary.
Læs mereMika Brzezinski
Paul Begala urges Democrats to fight back, and Mika Brzezinski balances work with parenting.
Læs mereArthur Benjamin
Stephen demands an iPad and hopes Arthur Benjamin tells him what comes after 14.
Læs mereDavid Gergen
Stephen praises Bob McDonnell's speech, and David Gergen examines the State of the Union address.
Læs mereNicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr.
Stephen wins a Grammy, and Harold Ford Jr. defends his new support for gay marriage.
Læs mereEliot Spitzer
Stephen pays tribute to J.D. Salinger, and Eliot Spitzer is happy to see Obama tough on Wall Street.
Læs merePeter Cove, John Durant
Stephen has advice for getting America back to work, and John Durant wants us to live like cavemen.
Læs mereHenry Louis Gates
A former CIA agent makes startling revelations, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. analyzes Stephen's DNA.
Læs mereJonathan Safran Foer
Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jonathan Safran Foer urges Americans to eat less meat.
Læs mereGeorge Stephanopoulos
Chris Dodd wants to take away corporate free speech, and George Stephanopoulos drinks a Heineken.
Læs mereClaire Danes
Stephen profiles Chicago's 5th district, and Claire Danes discusses her role as Temple Grandin.
Læs mereAl Michaels, David Ross
Al Michaels considers an Al Qaeda bobsled team, and Stephen unveils his Vancouver poster to David Ross.
Læs mereShaun White
Stephen offends Ujjal Dosanjh and invites Shaun White for a Canadian beer.
Læs mereLindsey Vonn, Bob Costas
Lindsey Vonn discusses her Austrian cheese remedy, and Bob Costas doesn't care who wins.
Læs mereScott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge
Scott Hamilton discusses figure skating, while Ryan St. Onge and Jeret Peterson face an intervention.
Læs mereShani Davis, Seth Wescott
Shani Davis thanks the Colbert Nation for his medals, and Seth Wescott refuses to wear tight clothing.
Læs mereDon Cheadle
Michael Buble sings two national anthems, and Don Cheadle considers doing heroin for Darfur.
Læs mereDavid Brooks
Kids may be the key to our economic future, and David Brooks discusses moderate conservatism.
Læs mereScheherazade Rehman, Garry Wills
Scheherazade Rehman debates Greece's economy, and Garry Wills says the president has too much power.
Læs mereBarry Schwartz
Iraqi candidates sway voters with gifts, and Barry Schwartz explains the downside of too many choices.
Læs mereAnnie Leonard
Pringles recalls its two best flavors, and Annie Leonard says Americans have too much stuff.
Læs mereSean Carroll
Charlie Cook discusses health care reconciliation, and Sean Carroll talks about the mystery of time.
Læs mereDavid Aaronovitch
Scott Rasmussen interprets poll results, and David Aaronovitch discusses conspiracy theories.
Læs mereRobert Baer
Stephen questions the media's focus and asks Robert Baer if the squirrel is in the basket.
Læs mereRebecca Skloot
Stephen examines the way Americans eat and talks to Rebecca Skloot about the ethics of science.
Læs mereNell Irvin Painter
Doctors offer vasectomy deals for March Madness, and Stephen arm-wrestles Nell Irvin Painter.
Læs mereMary Matalin
James Martin defends social justice, and Mary Matalin tries to avoid Republican talking points.
Læs mereClaire McCaskill
Stephen breeds the elderly in captivity, and Claire McCaskill sends a message to Rush Limbaugh.
Læs mereSimon Johnson
Scandal rocks the church even harder than Creed, and Simon Johnson thinks banks have too much power.
Læs mereCraig Mullaney
The federal government raids an anti-government militia, and Craig Mullaney discusses Afghanistan.
Læs mereDavid Frum, Judith Shulevitz
David Frum gets fired from the Republican cult, and Judith Shulevitz discusses the Sabbath.
Læs mereDean Kamen
Fox cancels "24," and Dean Kamen talks about his new advanced prosthetic arm invention.
Læs mereReverend Al Sharpton
Scrabble changes its rules to allow proper names, and Al Sharpton fights for education reform.
Læs mereDavid Simon
Jeff Goldblum blesses a cigarette, and David Simon talks about his new show, "Treme."
Læs mereNeil DeGrasse Tyson
Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Læs mereJeffrey Toobin, Julian Assange
Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange. Also, Stephen talks with Jeffrey Toobin about the replacement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.
Læs mereJon Mooallem
Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times journalist Jon Mooallem.
Læs mereDavid Shields
Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Reality Hunger: A Manifesto, David Shields. Also, Stephen talks with the host of This Week, Jake Tapper and Bill Adair from politicfact.com about fact checking the Sunday talk shows.
Læs mereAimee Mullins
Tonight Stephen welcomes athlete, actress and activist Aimee Mullins
Læs mereAndrew Ross Sorkin, George Will
Tonight Stephen welcomes political pundit George Will. Also, Stephen talks with New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin
Læs mereJeffrey Katzenberg
Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief executive of Dreamworks animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg.
Læs mereCraig Robinson
Tonight Stephen welcomes Oregon State University's basketball coach and author of A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond, Craig Robinson.
Læs mereSharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Tonight Stephen welcomes singer Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.
Læs mereConn Iggulden
Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of The Dangerous Book of Heroes, Conn Iggulden.
Læs mereGregg Easterbrook
Tonight Stephen welcomes the contributing editor for the Atlantic Monthly and author of Sonic Boom: Globalization at Mach Speed, Gregg Easterbrook.
Læs mereElizabeth Warren
Tonight Stephen welcomes Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren. Also, Stephen talks with the president of the Salt Institute Lori Roman and the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Michael Jacobson about salt intake regulation.
Læs mereMichael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett
Tonight Stephen welcomes explorer, biologist and author of Adventures among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, Mark Moffett. Also, Michael J. Fox interrupts the Word so that Stephen can sell his new book.
Læs mereDavid Isay
Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of StoryCorps and author of Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps, David Isay.
Læs mereStewart Brand
Tonight Stephen welcomes environmentalist and author of Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto, Stewart Brand. Also, Stephen talks with The Atlantic Monthly columnist Andrew Sullivan about the British elections.
Læs mereGary Johnson
Tonight Stephen welcomes the former Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson, Also, Stephen talks with George Washington University's Scheherazade Rehman about the Greek bailout.
Læs mereHampton Sides
Tonight Stephen welcomes historian and author of Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin, Hampton Sides. Also, Stephen talks with Slate's legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick about Elena Kagen's Supreme Court nomination.
Læs mereDeepak Chopra
Tonight Stephen welcomes self help guru and author of The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, Deepak Chopra.
Læs mereThe Hold Steady
Tonight Stephen welcomes the band The Hold Steady.
Læs mereAyaan Hirsi Ali
Manned spaceflight nears its end, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali lives under a constant death threat.
Læs mereLisa Miller
Stephen shows shocking footage from Spain, and Lisa Miller spends seven minutes in Heaven.
Læs mereVampire Weekend
Stephen visits the offices of Consumer Reports, and Vampire Weekend performs.
Læs mereJames Carville, Jonathan Alter
Stephen fundraises for a worthy cause, and Jonathan Alter discusses President Obama's first year.
Læs mereMark Frauenfelder
Stephen visits the Consumer Reports labs, and Mark Frauenfelder plays his cigar-box guitar.
Læs mereAmb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam Nunn
Michael Oren defends Israel's flotilla raid, and Sam Nunn warns of the nuclear terrorism threat.
Læs mereStephen Prothero
Stephen recaps the Tony Awards, and Stephen Prothero is going to Hell in seven religions.
Læs mereDr. Carl Safina
Stephen has to stop hunting men and wants Carl Safina to change the color of his Blue Ocean Institute.
Læs mereDavid Mamet
Stephen helps Bob Inglis win in South Carolina, and David Mamet discusses the dying theater.
Læs mereGloria Steinem
Stephen starts his astronaut training, and Gloria Steinem discusses the benefits of men raising kids.
Læs mereTim Westergren
Stephen asks if Glenn Beck is a civil rights hero and talks to Tim Westergren about Pandora.
Læs mereMichael Specter
Stephen completes astronaut training, and Michael Specter discusses the dangers of denying science.
Læs mereMichael Hastings, John Waters
Michael Hastings discusses Rolling Stone article, and John Waters supports childhood rebellion.
Læs mereMayor Julian Castro
BP puts a positive spin on the oil spill, and Stephen interviews Mayor Julian Castro.
Læs mereNicholas Carr
Stephen plays one-on-one with Allan Houston, and Nicholas Carr criticizes the Internet.
Læs mereManny Howard
Texas Republicans want to criminalize homosexuality, and Manny Howard turns his backyard into a farm.
Læs merePaul Krugman, Dr. Michio Kaku
Stephen joins Cindy Cohn on the Internet and talks to Michio Kaku about invisibility cloaks.
Læs mereGarret Keizer
Writer Garret Keizer talks about his new book: "The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want: A Book About Noise"
Læs mereSteve Carell
Actor and old friend Steve Carell faces off against Stephen Colbert
Læs mereArturo Rodriguez
Arturo Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers of America talks with Stephen about immigrant workers.
Læs mereHephzibah Anderson
Stephen downloads the solution to stop media piracy, and Hephzibah Anderson talks about her year without sex.
Læs mereThomas S. Blanton, Kevin Kline
Stephen questions the mission in Afghanistan and challenges Kevin Kline with Shakespeare.
Læs mereAndy Cohen
Bill O'Reilly issues a rare apology, and Stephen pours Andy Cohen a cocktail.
Læs mereJimmy Cliff
Stephen previews the 2012 Olympics in London, and Jimmy Cliff performs.
Læs mereLaura Ingraham
Stephen reads some of Barack Obama's private musings to Laura Ingraham.
Læs mereMichael Posner
P.K. Winsome introduces Nielsen Mandela, and Michael Posner discusses international democracy.
Læs mereSavion Glover
Californians can now legally marry their pot plant, and Savion Glover performs.
Læs mereDylan Ratigan
Stephen names his Alpha Dog of the Week, and talks to Dylan Ratigan about Wall Street.
Læs mereDavid Finkel
Michelle Obama vacations in Spain, and David Finkel describes the Iraq War's effect on American troops.
Læs mereChuck Close
Stephen checks in on the state of America's seniors and talks to Chuck Close about art.
Læs mereRichard Clarke, John Fetterman
Richard Clarke wants a smaller intelligence community, and John Fetterman revitalizes Braddock, PA.
Læs mereBarry Levine
Stephen examines the meat industry and asks Barry Levine about his National Enquirer file.
Læs mereThomas French
Laura Schlessinger gets in trouble, and Thomas French explains what it takes to build a zoo.
Læs mereJon Krakauer
Stephen finds out if there's still BP oil in the Gulf, and talks to Jon Krakauer about glory.
Læs mereLeslie Kean
President Obama must prove he's not Muslim, and Leslie Kean calls for an investigation of UFOs.
Læs mereJeffrey Goldberg
Stephen examines Internet privacy and talks to Jeffrey Goldberg about conflict in the Middle East.
Læs mereAndrew Hacker, Heidi Cullen
Andrew Hacker dismisses for-profit colleges, and Heidi Cullen warns of extreme weather
Læs mereRichard Engel
Glenn Beck re-founds America, and Richard Engel talks about the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Læs mereAnthony Romero
The Tea Party wins midterm primaries, and Anthony Romero celebrates the ACLU's anniversary.
Læs mereVice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond Odierno
Stephen kicks off his salute to the troops tonight with appearances by the Vice President of the United States and the general who shaved his head.
Læs mereSen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John Legend
David Petraeus honors the Colbert Nation, while Brent Cummings and Josh Bleill talk about their tours.
Læs mereLisa Birnbach
Lisa Birnbach released "The Official Preppy Handbook" in 1980. Who'd have thought that 30 years later, we'd still have preppies but not books.
Læs mereSean Wilentz
Stephen solves the Ground Zero mosque crisis and listens to Sean Wilentz mumble about Bob Dylan.
Læs mereSaul Griffith
The Tea Party wins the Republican primaries, and Saul Griffith tries to solve global warming.
Læs mereLawrence O'Donnell
Stephen announces his March to Keep Fear Alive and talks to Lawrence O'Donnell about Tea Partiers.
Læs mereEric Schmidt
Craigslist shuts down its adult services, and Google CEO Eric Schmidt searches for himself.
Læs mereGuillermo Del Toro
President Obama gives a back-to-school speech, and Guillermo del Toro meets Stephen del Matador.
Læs mereOscar Goodman
Stephen concludes his migrant farm worker training and talks to Oscar Goodman about Las Vegas.
Læs merePaul Begala, Ross Douthat
Democratic voters suffer from apathy, and Stephen doubts if Ross Douthat is that conservative.
Læs mereSteve Rattner
The koala population suffers from Chlamydia, and Steven Rattner discusses the auto industry bailout.
Læs mereAaron Sorkin
Stephen questions poll reliability and talks to Aaron Sorkin in the hall while people hand them stuff.
Læs mereEugene Robinson
The Tea Party reaches out to kids, and Eugene Robinson discusses the four groups of black America.
Læs mereLeon Botstein
Stephen looks at the Mexican drug war, and Leon Botstein wants to eliminate two years of school
Læs mereMavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy
The government tries to take control of America's food, and Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy perform.
Læs mereDavis Guggenheim
Joseph Califano debates Gary Johnson over Prop 19, and Davis Guggenheim addresses failing schools.
Læs mereRobert Reich
Muslims might take over the food supply, and Robert Reich talks about the future of the U.S. economy.
Læs mereBrendan Steinhauser
Schools find a new way to raise money, and M. Night Shyamalan isn't really here.
Læs mereAustan Goolsbee
Stephen questions whether it's fair to tax the rich, and Austan Goolsbee gives Obama economic advice.
Læs mereBill Bryson
Stephen gives away free bus tickets to D.C., and Bill Bryson talks about sex in the Middle Ages.
Læs mereNicholas Negroponte
Stephen celebrates his fifth anniversary, and Nicholas Negroponte gives laptops to poor children.
Læs mereGarry Wills
Stephen prepares for the apocalypse, and Garry Wills writes a book about himself.
Læs mereRep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno
Stephen looks at the Democrats' chances in the midterms and gives Apolo Ohno a regret.
Læs mereMaira Kalman
The McRib returns on election day, and Maira Kalman falls in love with Abraham Lincoln.
Læs mereJonathan Alter
Christine O'Donnell prays, and Jonathan Alter says Obama's allergy to gimmickry has hurt him.
Læs mereKatrina vanden Heuvel, David Frum
Stephen covers the change sweeping through America with a live broadcast.
Læs mereDoris Kearns Goodwin
Californians decide on Prop 19, and Doris Kearns Goodwin puts the midterm election into perspective.
Læs mereElvis Costello
A popular children's TV character is outed, and Elvis Costello threatens to cut off Stephen's thumbs.
Læs mereReza Aslan
Rand Paul wants to protect the rich, and Reza Aslan wants to bring down democracy through art.
Læs mereCee-Lo Green
Stephen promises to lob softball questions at George W. Bush, and Cee Lo Green performs.
Læs mereMartha Stewart
Michelle Obama shakes hands with a conservative Muslim, and Stephen cooks for Martha Stewart.
Læs mereQuincy Jones
Wall Street hands out record bonuses, Nintendo goes to court, and Quincy Jones wants a Latin Grammy.
Læs mereDavid Stern
Jeffrey Goldberg opposes full-body scanners, and David Stern misses short shorts.
Læs mereJohn Legend
Stephen looks at the new trend in alcoholic energy drinks, and John Legend performs "Shine."
Læs mereIan Frazier
Stephen wonders if America can trim its national debt, and Ian Frazier talks about Siberia.
Læs mereStaff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta
Joseph Gobbles shoots Jay the Intern, and Salvatore Giunta credits the bravery of American troops.
Læs mereDan Savage
The advice columnist and Colbert Report national spokes-gay returns to talk about his new anti-suicide initiative for gay teenagers.
Læs mereTom Vilsack
James Rubin discusses the WikiLeaks document dump, and Tom Vilsack brings a cheddar cheese head.
Læs mereMichelle Rhee
The former education commissioner talks about her efforts to reform the Washington D.C. school system.
Læs mereDavid Stockman
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Garry Trudeau
Obama tries to win over Republicans, and Garry Trudeau looks back on 40 years of "Doonesbury."
Læs mereJulie Nixon Eisenhower & David Eisenhower
Obama extends the Bush tax cuts, and David and Julie Eisenhower recall growing up in the White House.
Læs mereSteve Martin
Stephen tests Steve Martin's art knowledge and tries to sell him last year's portrait.
Læs mereJulie Taymor
William Wegman arts up Stephen's portrait, and Julie Taymor talks about "The Tempest."
Læs merePatti Smith
Stephen wants to feed the economy that Jamie Lee Curtis yogurt and asks Patti Smith about her memoir.
Læs mereDavid Boies, Stephen Sondheim
Stephen wins the Golden Tweet Award and takes issue with some of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics.
Læs mereOmar Wasow, Laird Hamilton
America is at cyberwar, and Laird Hamilton shoots the curl of Stephen's rage.
Læs mereAmy Sedaris, Paul Simon
Jesus may be a liberal Democrat, Amy Sedaris makes a tie snake, and Paul Simon performs.
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