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The Colbert Report S9E42 — Ben Gibbard

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The Colbert Report•Season 9•Episode 42

Ben Gibbard

6.7/10 · 19 votesJan 10, 2013

Ranked #118 of 146 in Season 9•−0.3 vs season avg

A man makes love to a couch, Obama flaunts his testosterone-filled Cabinet, Kevin Garnett hassles Carmelo Anthony, and musician Ben Gibbard grows up.

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Episode Summary

"Ben Gibbard" is episode 42 of The Colbert Report season 9. It scored 6.7/10 from 19 votes, ranking #118 of 146 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on January 10, 2013.

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