List of The Colbert Report episodes (2014)

The Colbert Report 2014 episodes
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 160
Release
Original network Comedy Central
Season chronology

This is a list of episodes for The Colbert Report in 2014, the final year of the series. The final episode aired on December 18, 2014.[1]

2014

January

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,288TBAKenneth RothIt is really cold.January 69196
America endures a polar vortex, the FDA targets antibiotics in livestock, recreational weed goes on sale in Colorado, and Ken Roth discusses Human Rights Watch.
1,289TBAJohn SeigenthalerTBAJanuary 79197
Donald Trump takes on global warming, Pope Francis criticizes wealth disparity, scientists look for time travelers online, and John Seigenthaler discusses Al Jazeera America.
1,290TBAIshmael BeahHappy Birthday to North Korea's Kim Jong-un. Please accept our gift of Dennis Rodman. No returns.January 89198
Scandal engulfs Chris Christie, the media explains the concept of cold weather, and Ishmael Beah talks being a child soldier and his book, Radiance of Tomorrow.
1,291TBAJeffrey SkollTBAJanuary 99199
Chris Christie's bridge scandal deepens, Robert Gates's Duty has harsh words for Obama, and Jeff Skoll discusses his film company, Participant Media.
1,292"Never-Ender's Game"David FanningThe new Ford F-150 is made of 97% aluminum. Which means it's lighter, but you can't put it in the microwave.January 139200
A chemical spill threatens West Virginia's water supply, Obama's Iraq policy comes under fire, a company provides retroactive advertising, and David Fanning talks Frontline.
1,293TBADeborah SolomonTBAJanuary 149201
A-Rod is suspended for drug use, Pat Buchanan supports Russia's anti-gay laws, Billie Jean King is a U.S. Olympic delegate, and Deborah Solomon talks American Mirror.
1,294TBAGabriel ShermanTBAJanuary 159202
America gets its own commercial, college athletes struggle with literacy, a sex scandal rocks France, and Gabriel Sherman talks The Loudest Voice In The Room.
1,295TBANaquasia LeGrandTBAJanuary 169203
The NSA infects personal computers, a jewelry company sells diamond pacifiers, Carol Burnett gets sarcastic, and Naquasia LeGrand talks "Fast Food Forward."
1,296"Thrift Justice"Scott StosselKraft has recalled over 1.7 million pounds of Velveeta products for mislabeled ingredients. They accidentally called it cheese.January 209204
Peyton Manning chants for Omaha, a drug shortage threatens the death penalty, Pope Francis encourages breastfeeding in church, and Scott Stossel talks My Age of Anxiety.
1,297TBAMichael Chabon & Mariel HemingwayTBAJanuary 219205
cOlbert's Book Club begins with a primer on Ernest Hemingway, Michael Chabon talks A Farewell To Arms, and Mariel Hemingway discusses her grandfather's romantic side.
1,298TBACharles DuhiggThe recent blizzard cracked a giant glass panel at New York's Apple Store. They can get it fixed for free if they don't tell Apple it got wet.January 229206
NASA discovers a Martian doughnut, U.S. nuclear officers cheat on proficiency tests, the Westminster Dog Show allows mutts, and Charles Duhigg talks The Power of Habit.
1,299TBAPatricia ChurchlandTBAJanuary 239207
Riots break out in the Ukraine, Tim Wu weighs in on net neutrality, China bootlegs The Report, and Patricia Churchland discusses Touching A Nerve.
1,300TBANate SilverTBAJanuary 279208
The NFL prohibits mention of the Super Bowl, Richard Sherman unleashes a post-game rant, the Grammys embrace gay marriage, and FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver discusses sports.
1,301TBAJustin TuckTBAJanuary 289209
The NFL cracks down on extra points, Stephen trains to be a quarterback, spotted owls fight for survival, and Justin Tuck describes the thrill of football.
1,302TBACris CarterTBAJanuary 299210
Stephen trains for Super Bowl greatness, the Puppy Bowl gets a new player, Joe Biden distracts at the State of the Union, and Cris Carter discusses football and Going Deep.
1,303TBADrew BreesTBAJanuary 309211
The NFL rethinks their marijuana policy, football might cause brain damage, the mayors of Denver and Seattle root for their home team, and Drew Brees talks "Playoff Face Off."

February

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,304TBAJennifer SeniorTBAFebruary 39212
Coca-Cola's Super Bowl ad sparks outrage, cheerleaders sue the Oakland Raiders, J.K. Rowling regrets pairing Hermione and Ron, and Jennifer Senior talks All Joy and No Fun.
1,305TBAMaria Alyokhina & Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of Pussy RiotTBAFebruary 49213
Black History Month coincides with Children's Dental Health Month, Chris Christie's bridge scandal worsens, and Pussy Riot discusses human rights and the Putin regime.
1,306TBALake Street DiveNew York City is running low on road salt, no wonder my commute was so bland.February 59214
Critics argue that Obamacare will destroy jobs, Mort Zuckerman weighs in on Tom Perkins' Nazi analogy, and Lake Street Dive performs a song from Bad Self Portraits.
1,307TBAPaul KrugmanTBAFebruary 69215
Obama faces pressure to approve the Keystone Pipeline, Olympic journalists share Sochi horror stories, TSA agents gawk at body scan images, and Paul Krugman talks Obamacare.
1,308TBAPatrick KennedyTBAFebruary 109216
The Sochi Olympics open with a technical glitch, Buddy Cole investigates Russia's anti-gay laws, the Taliban captures a spy dog, and Patrick Kennedy discusses Project SAM.
1,309TBACharlie CristAccording to the Department of Agriculture, one in six men eat pizza every day. The other five eat yesterday's pizza.February 119217
Stephen launches a fundraiser for the U.S. speed skating team, Buddy Cole helps athletes appear straight, Michael Sam comes out, and Charlie Crist discusses The Party's Over.
1,310TBAGodfrey ReggioTBAFebruary 129218
Stephen attends the White House State Dinner, Bill O'Reilly gloats over his Obama interview, Shepard Smith recites the White House menu, and Godfrey Reggio talks Visitors.
1,311TBABrian GreeneEmployers in Spain are getting rid of daytime naps. Meanwhile, employers in America are getting rid of nighttime sleep.February 189219
Stephen welcomes Jimmy Fallon to The Tonight Show, Piers Morgan offends the trans community, Janet Mock explores gender identity, and Brian Greene discusses World Science U.
1,312TBAAlexander PayneGeorgia is offering a license plate featuring The Confederate Flag. Well I certainly hope State Troopers don't use it to racially profile white people.February 199220
U.S. ice dancers nab a gold medal, Buddy Cole investigates gay propaganda in Sochi, Al-Qaeda members accidentally kill themselves, and Alexander Payne talks "Nebraska."
1,313TBAStanley McChrystalTBAFebruary 209221
Bill O'Reilly accuses Stephen of mockery, Bode Miller discusses his Olympic win, Buddy Cole goes undercover in Sochi, and Stanley McChrystal talks "My Share of the Task."
1,314TBADarlene LoveMajor League Baseball is eliminating Home Plate collisions. Apparently they violate baseball's long standing ban on action.February 249222
A Dutch Olympics coach slams the U.S. speedskating team, protesters oust the Ukrainian president, and Darlene Love talks 20 Feet From Stardom.
1,315"Jobsolete"St. VincentTBAFebruary 259223
Huffington Post asks parents if their kid is Hitler, critics fume over military budget cuts, a lobby fights for paper, and St. Vincent performs "Digital Witness."
1,316TBAMeryl Davis & Charlie WhiteTBAFebruary 269224
Michelle Obama tackles child obesity, a Gumby thief terrorizes a small town, critics target Hillary Clinton's age, and Meryl Davis & Charlie White bask in Olympic glory.
1,317TBAJeff GoldblumThe Oscar's are on Sunday! Damn! I had Tuesday in our office pool.February 279225
Jan Brewer vetoes anti-gay legislation, a study suggests that race is subjective, the KKK embraces sci-fi technology, and Jeff Goldblum discusses "The Grand Budapest Hotel."

March

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,318TBACaitlin FlanaganTBAMarch 39226
Slavery makes history at the Oscars, an anti-Obamacare ad spreads falsehoods, Barbie poses for Sports Illustrated, and Caitlin Flanagan talks "The Dark Power of Fraternities."
1,319TBAJaron LanierSingapore is now the world's most expensive place to live. For the world's cheapest place, check your clothing label.March 49227
Stephen gives a primer on Crimea, Republicans blame Obama for the Ukraine crisis, Steve King defends Arizona's anti-gay bill, and Jaron Lanier talks "Who Owns the Future?"
1,320TBABeau WillimonVladimir Putin has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Nice try Norway, he’s still going to invade.March 59228
Bill O'Reilly cites the "downside" of woman presidents, Chevron delivers pizza, Headline News targets the social media generation, and Beau Willimon talks "House of Cards."
1,321TBATheaster GatesStaples is closing 225 stores, great, now where will I not find the ink cartridges that I need.March 69229
Massachusetts allows upskirt photography, teens pursue the "thigh gap," Warner Music holds "Happy Birthday" hostage, and Theaster Gates uses art to revitalize urban spaces.
1,322"Pew! Pew! Pew!"Neil deGrasse TysonDaylight Savings Time started this weekend and I finally won the four month battle with my oven clock.March 109230
Atheists protest a cross displayed at the 9/11 memorial, a Kentucky church group hosts a gun giveaway, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his Fox series, "Cosmos."
1,323TBARonan FarrowThe E.U. wants to ban American cheese makers from using the name “Parmesan”. Fine, then they can’t use the name “Whiz”.March 119231
The Pope gets his own magazine, the Huffington Post investigates anal sex, the government sues Sprint over wiretapping fees, and Ronan Farrow discusses "Ronan Farrow Daily."
1,324TBAMaria ShriverTBAMarch 129232
Obama appears on Between Two Ferns, Liz Wahl discusses her resignation from Russia Today, the NSA hires an advice columnist, and Maria Shriver talks "Paycheck to Paycheck."
1,325TBASimon SchamaTBAMarch 139233
Recreational marijuana sales skyrocket in Colorado, Obama expands overtime pay for millions of Americans, and Simon Schama talks The Story of the Jews.
1,326TBABryan CranstonTBAMarch 249234
G.K. Butterfield gives a primer on North Carolina, cable news pundits embrace wild theories about Malaysia's missing plane, and Bryan Cranston discusses All The Way.
1,327TBAJimmy CarterTBAMarch 259235
Former president Jimmy Carter visits The Report to discuss his lifelong passion for human rights and his book A Call to Action.
1,328TBAErrol MorrisTBAMarch 269236
Secret Service agents go on a bender, a Belgian baby gets a soccer contract, the Washington Redskins reach out to Native Americans, and Errol Morris talks "The Unknown Known."
1,329TBADarren AronofskyIdaho has raised its speed limit to 80 MPH. Now we can get out of there even faster.March 279237
Russia seizes Ukraine's dolphin army, morning news shows pander to millennials, Hawaii's cops lose the right to have sex with prostitutes, and Darren Aronofsky talks Noah.
1,330TBABiz StoneTBAMarch 319238
Apple announces ethnically diverse emoticons, Stephen responds to the #CancelColbert Twitter fiasco, and Biz Stone discusses his Jelly app and "Things A Little Bird Told Me."

April

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,331TBAJohn MalkovichTBAApril 19239
Obamacare enrollment hits a major milestone, college athletes seek union rights, and John Malkovich chats about his movie Cesar Chavez.
1,332"Silent But Deadly"Dan HarrisTBAApril 29240
A U.N. report warns of devastating climate change, Tennessee seeks new death penalty drugs, aging tech workers resort to plastic surgery, and Dan Harris talks 10% Happier.
1,333TBAMark MazzettiTBAApril 39241
Experts claim to have found the Holy Grail, Emily Bazelon weighs in on money in politics, Bill O'Reilly embraces inequality, and Mark Mazzetti talks The Way of The Knife.
1,334TBAEdward FrenkelTBAApril 79242
Jeb Bush defends illegal immigrants, Alaska outlaws drone-assisted hunting, a GOP candidate speaks at a cockfighting rally, and Edward Frenkel talks Love And Math.
1,335TBAJane GoodallNewly released FBI documents allege that Al Sharpton was a mob informant. He must have joined MSNBC as part of the witness protection program.April 89243
A Senate report reveals that the CIA made false claims about enhanced interrogation, Common Core math tests create mass confusion, and Jane Goodall talks Seeds of Hope.
1,336TBASheryl SandbergHillary Clinton announced that she may run for President. I have not been this shocked since Mitt Romney announced he ran for President.April 99244
An Internet bug causes panic, Andrew Sullivan weighs in on Brendan Eich's resignation from Mozilla, Obama pushes for equal pay, and Sheryl Sandberg talks Lean In.
1,337TBAStingTBAApril 109245
David Letterman announces his retirement, Botox helps treat depression, Bill O'Reilly fights the grievance-industrial complex, and Sting performs The Last Ship.
1,338TBAKen BurnsOscar Mayer is recalling ninety-six thousand pounds of hot dogs for containing cheese. Uggg... A hot dog being made with an identifiable food? Gross!April 219246
An Al Qaeda video tips off U.S. forces, critics advance conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton, a church embraces mixed martial arts, and Ken Burns talks The Address (see Gettysburg Address)
1,339TBAGeorge WillThe Vatican Library is digitizing it's archives. So that the next Dan Brown novel will just be Robert Langdon alone with an iPad.April 229247
The U.S. Postal Service honors gay activist Harvey Milk, Stephen examines California's 29th district, and George Will talks A Nice Little Place On The North Side.
1,340TBAJohn CalipariMarket analysts say that iPad fever is cooling, meanwhile Kindle dysentery still runs rampant.April 239248
Canada's middle class surges past that of the United States', college athletes get unlimited snacks, a senator defends cockfighting, America faces a lime shortage due to disease, and John Calipari talks "Players First".
1,341TBAGeorge SaundersTBAApril 249249
The Supreme Court upholds a ban on affirmative action, a cattle rancher battles the federal government, and author George Saunders discusses Congratulations, By The Way.
1,342TBAMichael McFaulTBAApril 289250
Pope Francis grants sainthood to his predecessors, Paul Offit makes the case for vaccination, and Michael McFaul expands on Russia's complicated relationship with the U.S.
1,343TBARobert RodriguezThere's a critical security flaw in Internet Explorer, which is terrible news for anyone living in 1995.April 299251
Donald Sterling lands in hot water over his racist remarks, Congress names a mountain after Reagan, Obama pushes for prisoner clemency, and Robert Rodriguez talks El Rey.
1,344TBAAudra McDonaldA new project will give each MIT undergrad student 100 dollars worth of Bitcoin... wait 60 dollars worth of bit coin... no, wait 800 dollars worth of bit coin.April 309252
Syria's president runs for reelection, Clay Aiken discusses his bid for Congress, a lesbian trio gets married, and Audra McDonald talks Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill.

May

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,345TBASaul WilliamsTBAMay 19253
Jesse Watters mocks America's youth, CNN waits endlessly for news on Flight 370, and poet and musician Saul Williams talks about his role in Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me.
1,346TBAEdward O. WilsonSony has developed a 185 terabyte cassette. Finally, your mix tape can include two Phish songs.May 59254
Stephen examines Virginia's 3rd District, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar weighs in on racism in America, and renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson talks A Window On Eternity.
1,347TBABette MidlerSkidmore College is offering a course on Miley Cyrus. It's not that easy. There's a lot of hometwerk. (Gives high-five to hand from under desk.)May 69255
Rand Paul courts Rupert Murdoch at the Kentucky Derby, Georgia allows guns in public, Satanists build a statue in Oklahoma, and Bette Midler talks A View From A Broad.
1,348TBADavid Remnick17% of Americans say they'd have sex with a robot. The other 83% are liars.May 79256
A vibrating pill fights constipation, scientists discover the world's first female penis, violence escalates in Ukraine, and The New Yorker's David Remnick talks The 40s.
1,349TBAEllen PageTBAMay 89257
Stephen interviews a vampire running for Congress, Fox Business anchor Stu Varney gushes about his popular appeal, and Ellen Page talks X-Men: Days of Future Past.
1,350TBAGlenn GreenwaldTBAMay 129258
Michael Sam becomes the NFL's first openly gay draft pick, conspiracy theories swirl around Monica Lewinsky's Vanity Fair essay, and Glenn Greenwald talks No Place To Hide.
1,351TBAThe Black KeysTBAMay 139259
Pope Francis embraces socialism, Rosemary Nyirumbe talks #BringBackOurGirls, the Koch brothers target the Columbus Zoo, and The Black Keys perform a song from Turn Blue.
1,352"F**k It"Keri RussellThe CDC says half of Americans take prescription drugs. The other half are too drunk to open the child proof cap.May 149260
The pope declares that he would baptize Martians, climate change (global warming) reaches the point of no return, Amazon secures a questionable patent, and Keri Russell talks The Americans.
1,353TBAThomas FriedmanTBAMay 159261
Russia kicks the U.S. out of the International Space Station, robots get lessons in morality, and Thomas Friedman talks Years of Living Dangerously.
1,354TBAElizabeth WarrenA man in Tennessee was arrested for attempting to have sex with an ATM. Even worse, he had to pay a penalty for early withdrawal.May 199262
Scientists embrace gender equality for lab rats, a product revolutionizes beef jerky, and Elizabeth Warren discusses the financial industry and her memoir, A Fighting Chance.
1,355TBAMatthew WeinerTBAMay 209263
The U.S. accuses China of cyber spying, Republicans take ferocious aim at Hillary Clinton, the E.U. offers people a clean slate on Google, and Matthew Weiner talks "Mad Men."
1,356TBAPatrick StewartTBAMay 219264
Eccentric candidates dominate Idaho's gubernatorial debate, a Middle Eastern virus migrates to the U.S., and Patrick Stewart chats about X-Men: Days of Future Past.
1,357TBARay MabusThe restaurant industry says that fast food workers could soon be replaced by robots. Unfortunately, even robots can't live on minimum wage.May 229265
Paul Rieckhoff weighs in on a growing Veterans Affairs scandal, Marco Rubio dodges a question about his marijuana use, and Ray Mabus sheds light on the U.S. Navy.

June

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,358TBAThomas PikettyTBAJune 29266
Obama negotiates a prisoner swap with the Taliban, a Florida man installs a firing range in his yard, and Thomas Piketty discusses Capital in the Twenty-First Century.
1,359TBAMorgan FreemanThis week marks the 25th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square. Or as they call it in China, Tank Man Happy Day.June 39267
Open-carry gun advocates make the NRA uncomfortable, Dan Esty weighs in on Obama's climate change initiative, and Morgan Freeman talks Through The Wormhole.
1,360TBAJonah HillTBAJune 49268
Female hurricanes cause more deaths than male ones, Sherman Alexie discusses the Amazon-Hachette feud, The Report educates the public, and Jonah Hill talks 22 Jump Street.
1,361TBAChrissie HyndeA study found smoking marijuana can make men infertile. So remember, it you're going to have unprotected sex, get high first.June 59269
Conservatives scrutinize Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, North Korea invents a mushroom sports drink, football players sue the NFL, and Chrissie Hynde performs songs from Stockholm.
1,362TBAEsther PerelTBAJune 99270
A GOP candidate changes his name in order to win Hispanic votes, Vincent van Gogh's ear finds new life at an art museum, and Esther Perel talks "Mating in Captivity."
1,363TBAJohn WatersTBAJune 109271
A computer passes for a human being, a robot demands civil rights, the Jacksonville Jaguars install swimming pools in their stadium, and John Waters talks Carsick.
1,364"Debt or Prison"Rob RhinehartPolice in Arizona arrested a man who was trying to shoot the moon with a handgun. What an idiot, you gotta wait until it's full.June 119272
Tea Party challenger David Brat defeats Eric Cantor, debtors' prison makes a comeback in the U.S., and Rob Rhinehart discusses his food substitute Soylent.
1,365TBAJames WebbTBAJune 129273
Ted Cruz drops his Canadian citizenship, Led Zeppelin faces a plagiarism lawsuit, Hans Beinholtz discusses the World Cup, and James Webb talks I Heard My Country Calling.
1,366TBATa-Nehisi CoatesTBAJune 169274
Ben Van Heuvelen discusses the ISIS threat in Iraq, a study finds that financial hardship can lead to racist attitudes, and Ta-Nehisi Coates talks The Case for Reparations.
1,367"A Darker Shade of Pale"David Boies & Theodore B. OlsonTBAJune 179275
Team USA defeats Ghana at the World Cup, Hispanics prove that being white is a choice, and David Boies and Theodore B. Olson discuss Redeeming the Dream.
1,368TBAKatty Kay & Claire ShipmanPolice in Fresno California busted a meth lab in a retirement community. They got suspicious when no one there had any teeth.June 189276
The RNC sends a giant squirrel after Hillary Clinton, Thad Cochran reminisces about indecent acts with animals, and Katty Kay and Claire Shipman talk The Confidence Code.
1,369TBAJay CarneyTBAJune 199277
Dick Cheney slams Obama over Iraq, Doritos unveils experimental flavors, an app reduces all messages to "yo," and Jay Carney chats about being White House press secretary.
1,370TBAJohn GreenTBAJune 239278
1,371TBAEdie FalcoA new study says casual sex may be good for you. Well... it was good for me...June 249279
ISIS militants invade the Twittersphere, Ben & Jerry's becomes GMO-free, New York lawmakers ban tiger selfies, and Edie Falco talks about Showtime's Nurse Jackie.
1,372TBAEleanor Holmes NortonTBAJune 259280
Obama raises eyebrows at a Chipotle, John Burnett discusses America's child immigrant crisis, and Eleanor Holmes Norton reflects on Mississippi's Freedom Summer.
1,373TBAPaul RuddTBAJune 269281
Fox News's Keith Ablow floats a conspiracy theory about the World Cup, North Carolina upholds a possum-dropping tradition, and Paul Rudd chats about They Came Together.

July

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1,374TBAJad Abumrad & Robert KrulwichMy show was nominated for six Emmys and it had nothing to do with all my lesbian prison sex.July 149282
The World Cup draws to an end, John Boehner sues Obama, a company invents a beverage-identifying cup, and Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich talk Radiolab.
1,375TBAVint CerfTBAJuly 159283
Obama develops a case of senioritis, bears continue to threaten America, and Google's Vint Cerf describes his role in co-creating the Internet.
1,376TBABill de BlasioTBAJuly 169284
Rick Perry faces criticism over his fashion choices, Joe Quesada discusses Captain America's replacement, and Bill de Blasio weighs in on the challenges facing New Yorkers.
1,377TBASteven M. WiseTBAJuly 179285
A Malaysia Airlines plane crashes in Ukraine, conservatives react to the child immigrant crisis, coal rollers embrace pollution, and Steven M. Wise talks Rattling the Cage.
1,378TBANancy PelosiThe world's second richest man says we should have a three-day work week. Now you know why he's only the second richest man.July 219286
Tensions rise over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, Edan Lepucki's "California" becomes a best seller, and Nancy Pelosi discusses the "Middle Class Jumpstart" plan.
1,379TBAJulia IoffeTBAJuly 229287
Rep. Steve Pearce investigates the child immigrant problem, P.K. Winsome offers advice on impeaching Obama, and Julia Ioffe discusses the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
1,380TBAMary Mazzio & Oscar VazquezTBAJuly 239288
Tim Draper discusses his "Six Californias" initiative, Lowe's employees deliver top-notch health care for veterans, and Mary Mazzio and Oscar Vazquez talk "Underwater Dreams."
1,381TBAElon MuskTBAJuly 249289
Darth Vader polls higher than all 2016 presidential candidates, True Blood slams conservatives, a typo threatens Obamacare, and Elon Musk shares his visionary technology.
1,382"See No Equal"BeckTBAJuly 289290
Stephen hosts The Hobbit panel at Comic-Con, a luxury apartment complex includes a "poor door", and Beck performs a song off his album Morning Phase.
1,383TBAJon Batiste and Stay HumanTBAJuly 299291
A week's worth of horrible news weighs on Stephen, Sarah Palin launches her own TV channel, and Jon Batiste and Stay Human perform a song off their album Social Music.
1,384TBAJames FrancoTBAJuly 309292
Orlando Bloom throws a punch at Justin Bieber, Allan Sloan discusses corporate tax dodgers, nudity becomes a big hit on reality TV, and James Franco talks Child of God.
1,385TBACampbell BrownTBAJuly 319293
Obama supports putting women on U.S. currency, controversy swirls around coverage of the Gaza crisis, Satan sends text messages, and Campbell Brown talks education reform.

August

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,386TBAPat Buchanan & John W. DeanTBAAugust 49294

Stephen commemorates the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation, Pat Buchanan discusses The Greatest Comeback, and John Dean talks The Nixon Defense.

The majority of this episode features Colbert dressed in 1970s apparel, while the picture is framed inside a graphic of a 1970s television set.
1,387TBAJames CameronTBAAugust 59295
Open-carry gun supporters publish a children's book, Hillary Clinton discusses Hard Choices, and James Cameron talks about DeepSea Challenge 3D.
1,388TBAMichael FassbenderTBAAugust 69296
Kim Jong-un tours a lube factory, Rand Paul runs away from immigration activists, a five-year-old gives a stellar TV interview, and Michael Fassbender chats about Frank.
1,389TBABrian CheskyHawaii is facing back-to-back hurricanes. So just when they're saying aloha to one, they'll be saying aloha to another.August 79297
The Ebola panic spreads across America, Vladimir Putin bans food from the West, Stephen takes sides in a sandwich showdown, and Brian Chesky chats about his company, Airbnb.
1,390TBAJeff Bridges & Lois LowryTBAAugust 269298
The Report wins the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series, Stephen chats with Rep. Marcia Fudge about Ohio's 11th District, and Jeff Bridges and Lois Lowry talk "The Giver."
1,391TBAMichael SheenA new study says breakfast is no longer the most important meal of the day. It has fallen to eighth place.August 279299
Protests erupt over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager, Scrabble adds thousands of trendy words to its dictionary, and Michael Sheen talks about Masters of Sex.
1,392TBAJRTBAAugust 289300
Critics blast Obama as ISIS advances in Syria, a company provides a convenient way to inhale alcohol, and JR shares his award-winning street art.

September

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1,393TBAMandy PatinkinTBASeptember 29301
Hackers post nude photos of female celebrities, Norm Stamper discusses the implications of militarizing the police, and Mandy Patinkin talks Homeland.
1,394TBARandall MunroeFormer House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has taken a new job at a Wall Street investment bank. Now he can finally have some influence in Congress.September 39302
Critics demand that Obama go to war with ISIS, Frank Underwood from House of Cards offers leadership advice, and Randall Munroe discusses his book What If?.
1,395TBADoris Kearns GoodwinAuthorities in California are searching for a dangerous escaped albino cobra. Though to be safe, police have arrested seven black cobras.September 49303
New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade welcomes gays, Cosmopolitan covers the midterms, Al-Qaeda expands into India, and Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "The Bully Pulpit."
1,396TBAJohn LithgowOlive Garden is introducing a $100, all-you-can-eat "Pasta Pass" that lasts seven weeks. Though technically the last two weeks are for your next of kin.September 89304
Pundits rejoice over a royal pregnancy, immigration reform remains in limbo, a fitness bracelet shocks people into exercising, and John Lithgow discusses Love Is Strange.
1,397TBAJason SegelTBASeptember 99305
Apple unveils its smartwatch, Detroit firefighters manage to innovate despite a lack of resources, and Jason Segel discusses his children's book, Nightmares!
1,398TBAHenry KissingerResearchers say there may be a male birth control shot by 2017, which will sit in your wallet until 2020.September 109306
President Obama plans to destroy ISIS, Donald Trump tries to protect his name, the BuyPartisan app helps people shop politically, and Henry Kissinger discusses "World Order."
1,399TBALonn TaylorTBASeptember 119307
President Obama declares military action against ISIS, global warming threatens birds, and Lonn Taylor discusses "The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of an American Icon."
1,400TBAMindy KalingTBASeptember 159308
A new Miss America is crowned, The Guardian editor Matt Wells weighs in on Scottish independence, think tanks accept foreign money, and Mindy Kaling talks The Mindy Project.
1,401TBAUnlocking the TruthRyan Gosling has welcomed his first born child into the world. Wait, what do you call a baby Gosling?September 169309
President Obama gathers allies to battle ISIS, a detailed report insults the Olive Garden's menu, and teen metal band Unlocking the Truth performs their song Monster.
1,402TBAViggo MortensenTBASeptember 179310
Stephen dresses up as Prince Hawkcat at Comic-Con, California school districts receive armored military vehicles, and Viggo Mortensen chats about The Two Faces of January.
1,403TBATerry GilliamTBASeptember 189311
A new app helps people cut down on their smartphone usage, Sean Hannity reminisces about being spanked, and Terry Gilliam discusses his film The Zero Theorem.
1,404TBAJeff TweedyTBASeptember 229312
Afghan soldiers go missing from Cape Cod, climate change protesters descend on Manhattan, Charles Krauthammer psychoanalyzes Obama, and Jeff Tweedy performs a song from "Sukierae."
1,405TBANaomi KleinTBASeptember 239313
The U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria, Jared Huffman chats about California's 2nd district, a Russian brewer acquires Pabst, and Naomi Klein talks "This Changes Everything."
1,406TBABill CosbyTBASeptember 249314
Jeff Tweedy calls the Atone Phone hotline, Obama comes under fire for saluting with a coffee cup, and Bill Cosby sits down with Stephen.
1,407TBAWalter MischelA New Mexico police officer claims to have seen a ghost on a surveillance camera, but he let it go because it was white.September 259315
Attorney General Eric Holder resigns, Staten Island's famous groundhog dies under suspicious circumstances, and Walter Mischel discusses "The Marshmallow Test."
1,408TBAJamie OliverTBASeptember 2911001
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."
1,409TBAJeffrey TamborTBASeptember 3011002
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."

October

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,410TBAMike MullenTBAOctober 111003
Author Louisa Lim discusses civil unrest in Hong Kong, Stephen offends Bill O'Reilly, and retired Admiral Mike Mullen talks about ISIS and the Middle East.
1,411TBALynn SherrAdam Sandler has signed a four movie deal with Netflix. Big deal, I get unlimited movies from them.October 211004
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."
1,412TBAJames M. McPhersonInvestigators found that ISIS has used ammunition from 21 different countries including China. Oh no, some of those bullets might contain lead.October 611005
Gay marriage becomes legal in 30 states, Allison Orr Larsen discusses amicus briefs, the CDC attempts to quell Ebola fears, and James M. McPherson talks "Embattled Rebel."
1,413TBALeon WieseltierTBAOctober 711006
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."
1,414TBACarol BurnettThe Neiman Marcus catalog is selling a custom perfume for $475,000. It's the perfect gift for anyone who wants to smell like an idiot.October 811007
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."
1,415TBARobert PlantA new study says that on average men need 7.8 hours of sleep a day. Really? On top to the 12 hours I get each night?October 911008
Seattle puts an end to Columbus Day, two toddlers argue about the weather, and Robert Plant performs songs from "Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar."
1,416TBAWalter IsaacsonNetscape Navigator launched 20 years ago today and it is just now finished loading.October 1311009
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.
1,417TBANeil YoungTBAOctober 1411010
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.
1,418TBAJustin SimienTBAOctober 1511011
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."
1,419TBAWilliam DeresiewiczTBAOctober 1611012
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."
1,420TBAMeredith VieiraTBAOctober 2711013
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."
1,421TBAMichael LewisTBAOctober 2811014
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."
1,422TBAJill LeporeTBAOctober 2911015
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."
1,423TBADavid MilibandTBAOctober 3011016
Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again", George Takei defends democracy, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee.

November

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,424TBAChuck ToddHello Kitty turns 40 today. Now she's as old as the men who love her.November 311017
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."
1,425TBAAndrew SullivanTBANovember 411018
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.
1,426TBAKirsten GillibrandA New York doctor infected with Ebola is reportedly now well enough to play the banjo. People quickly stopped wishing him a speedy recovery.November 511019
Rep. Barbara Lee talks about California's 13th district, voters legalize marijuana in Washington, D.C., and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses "Off the Sidelines."
1,427TBASteven JohnsonThe upcoming Star Wars movie is titled The Force Awakens. It fell asleep during The Phantom menace.November 611020
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."
1,428"It's a Trap!"Andy CohenA scientist in Germany has discovered a way to make diamonds from peanut butter. So fellas, you can now propose with a jar of JIF.November 1011021
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."
1,429TBADiane von FurstenbergTBANovember 1111022
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."
1,430TBATerence TaoKobe Bryant has set the NBA's all time record for missed shots. But remember Kobe, you always make 100% of the shots you don't miss.November 1211023
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.
1,431TBAJennifer LawrenceTBANovember 1311024
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."
1,432TBABernie SandersTBANovember 1711025
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.
1,433TBAEva LongoriaJose Canseco is selling his amputated finger on eBay, because thanks to steroids he's already grown a new one back.November 1811026
Freezing temperatures grip the nation, Esteban Colberto talks immigration reform, salvage stores sell expired food to the poor, and Eva Longoria discusses "Food Chains."
1,434TBAToni MorrisonTBANovember 1911027
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.
1,435TBAJon StewartTBANovember 2011028
President Obama's amnesty plan outrages Republicans, the world's chocolate supply drops to catastrophic levels, and Jon Stewart discusses his movie "Rosewater."

December

No. "The Wørd" Guest(s) Introductory phrase Original air date Production
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1,436TBAJohn McCainResearchers are developing a breathalyzer that detects marijuana, the best part is, you can turn it into a bong.December 111029
"Star Wars" fans react to a new lightsaber design, members of the St. Louis Rams protest the Ferguson decision, and Senator John McCain discusses his book Thirteen Soldiers.
1,437"Crook and Ladder"Tony Bennett & Lady GagaA Major League umpire has revealed that he is gay, or as he put it: "I'm out!"December 211030
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."
1,438TBAChristopher NolanAfter 40 years, Burger King has brought back the Yumbo sandwich, don't worry, some of them are new.December 311031
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.
1,439TBAPaul FarmerTBADecember 411032
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.
1,440"To Health in a Handbasket"President Barack ObamaTBADecember 811033
Stephen hosts the show from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. President Barack Obama takes over "The Wørd" segment, which he re-brands as "The De¢ree".
1,441TBAJames CordenTBADecember 911034
Stephen addresses Discovery Channel's Eaten Alive disappointing outcome, representative Jack Kingston features in the last installment of "Better Know a District" and James Corden talks Into the Woods and The Late Late Show with James Corden.
1,442TBASarah KoenigTBADecember 1011035
Pundits react to a scathing Senate report on torture, Tom Blanton discusses deceit at the CIA, and Sarah Koenig talks about her investigative podcast, Serial.
1,443TBASmaugTBADecember 1111036
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.
1,444TBASeth RogenA New York high schooler made $72 million trading stocks on his lunch hour. In a couple more years, he might have enough to pay for college.December 1511037
Michele Bachmann shares her holiday wish with President Barack Obama, Stephen argues with himself about torture, recent hacker attack on Sony is analyzed and Seth Rogen talks The Interview.
1,445TBAKendrick LamarTBADecember 1611038
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.
1,446TBAPhil KlayNASA has found methane on Mars, though I believe it originated from Uranus.December 1711039
The Report set moves to cyberspace, Stephen hosts a yard sale to clear out the studio, lifting of United States' embargo against Cuba is discussed and author Phil Klay talks Redeployment.
1,447"Same To You, Pal""Grimmy"TBADecember 1811040
Stephen becomes immortal after accidentally killing "Grimmy" during the opening of the segment of "Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.". This leads to Stephen singing "We'll Meet Again" in its entirety along with a large crowd of several recognizable figures, before meeting with Santa Clause on the roof of the studio.
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