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The Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 8

Every episode of The Colbert Report Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Colbert Report Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 84 - Michelle Obama
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    S8:E84

    Troops and their families face unique economic challenges, Stephen trains a Marine to be a pundit, and Michelle Obama voices support for military families.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 133 - Pete Seeger
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    S8:E133

    NASA's Curiosity rover reaches Mars, Mike Huckabee's "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" boosts sales, and activist Pete Seeger discusses his music career and upbringing.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 13 - Neil MacGregor
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    S8:E13

    Stephen joins Occupy Wall Street, Wisconsin allows concealed weapons in its Capitol, and Neil MacGregor tells the history of the world with 100 objects.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 15 - Michael Pollan
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    S8:E15

    Herman Cain discusses the Chinese nuclear threat, the government releases information on Muffingate, and Michael Pollan talks food.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 85 - James Cameron
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    S8:E85

    Mitt Romney flips the "war on women" script with the help of Hilary Rosen, survivalist singles embrace online dating, and director James Cameron talks "Titanic 3D."

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 80 - Robert Ballard
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    S8:E80

    Colbert Super PAC segments earn a Peabody award, Mitt Romney must appeal to Latino voters, Quaker Oats gets a facelift, and deep sea explorer Robert Ballard talks Titanic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 88 - Arianna Huffington
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    S8:E88

    Mitt Romney seeks a bland running mate, Tennessee outlaws "gateway sexual activity" education, survivalists plan for the unthinkable, and Arianna Huffington talks journalism.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 89 - Tavis Smiley & Cornel West
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    S8:E89

    Cory Booker saves one of his constituents, bologna smuggling is on the rise, Time Magazine honors Stephen, and guests Tavis Smiley and Cornel West talk poverty in America.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 11 - Taylor Branch
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    S8:E11

    PETA files a lawsuit to free captive whales, immigrant farm workers flee Alabama, and Taylor Branch discusses the multi-billion dollar college sports industry.

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  10. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 16 - Nathan Wolfe
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    S8:E16

    Hans Beinholtz hawks Europe to investors, Colbert Super PAC adopts Herman Cain's fundraising strategy, and Nathan Wolfe examines viral pandemics.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 27 - Stephen Sondheim
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S8:E27

    Newt Gingrich denies lobbying, conservatives bid Barney Frank farewell, and Stephen Sondheim ponders the artist life.

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  12. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 43 - Mike Allen
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    S8:E43

    Jon Stewart adopts the Colbert Super PAC, Stephen makes a monumental announcement, and Mike Allen anticipates Stephen's possible South Carolina results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 50 - Terry Gross
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S8:E50

    Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, Maurice Sendak gives Stephen a storybook ending, and Terry Gross provides a fresh perspective on Bill O'Reilly.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 152 - Errol Morris
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    S8:E152

    Vladimir Putin glides with cranes, Mitt Romney tries to sway Hispanics, an amateur painter botches Jesus, and Errol Morris talks Jeffrey MacDonald and filmmaking.

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  15. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 31 - David Hallberg
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    S8:E31

    Stephen sets the date for his GOP debate, Dick Harpootlian helps Colbert Super PAC with its referendum, and ballet dancer David Hallberg performs.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 91 - Magnus Carlsen
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    S8:E91

    Super Tuesday II goes live, Stephen plugs his children's book, Julie Andrews discusses fairy tales, Canada creates a bioluminescent coin, and Magnus Carlsen talks chess.

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  17. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 142 - Jennifer Burns
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S8:E142

    The "Mitt Romney story" storms the GOP convention, Ann Romney tries to reach women voters, Paul Ryan breaks from Ayn Rand, and Jennifer Burns explores Ayn Rand's objectivism.

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  18. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 153 - Claressa Shields
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S8:E153

    Barack Obama leads Mitt Romney in the polls, Peggy Noonan gives Mitt advice, the NFL lockout bumps up ratings, and boxer Claressa Shields describes a satisfying punch.

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  19. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 2 - John Lithgow
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S8:E2

    Rick Davis weighs in on Chris Christie fever, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and John Lithgow talks drama.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 5 - Harry Belafonte
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S8:E5

    The Occupy Wall Street movement goes global, Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's NBA lockout ad, and Harry Belafonte talks political activism.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 10 - Susan Saladoff
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S8:E10

    Herman Cain's campaign ad gets buzz, Ben & Jerry's endorses Occupy Wall Street, and Susan Saladoff explores the myth of frivolous lawsuits.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 12 - Toby Keith
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S8:E12

    Occupy Wall Street wears out its welcome, Stephen unveils his second NBA lockout Super PAC ad, and Toby Keith performs.

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  23. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 32 - Jack Abramoff
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S8:E32

    Rick Perry puts out a controversial ad, doctors perform fecal transplants, and Jack Abramoff exposes the truth about Washington corruption.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 47 - Carrie Rebora Barratt
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    S8:E47

    Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife exposes his controversial marital request, and Carrie Rebora Barratt discusses historical American art.

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  25. The Colbert Report Season 8 Episode 78 - Gary Johnson
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S8:E78

    College students order up Colbert Super PAC's Super Fun Pack, beef state governors defend pink slime, and Governor Gary Johnson runs as the 2012 Libertarian candidate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dan Guterman

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Michelle Obama" is the best rated episode of "The Colbert Report" season 8. It scored 8.6/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/11/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Pete Seeger".