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The Colbert Report S8E2 — John Lithgow

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The Colbert Report•Season 8•Episode 2

John Lithgow

8.1/10 · 17 votesOct 4, 2011

Ranked #19 of 149 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

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

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Episode Summary

"John Lithgow" is episode 2 of The Colbert Report season 8. It scored 8.1/10 from 17 votes, ranking #19 of 149 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on October 4, 2011.

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