40 episodes · first aired 2014-09-29
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
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 | 01 | Jamie Oliver 2014-09-29 | 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." | 2014-09-29 | 0.0 |
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Jeffrey Tambor 2014-09-30 |
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." |
| 2014-09-30 |
| 0.0 |
 | 03 | Mike Mullen 2014-10-01 | Author Louisa Lim discusses civil unrest in Hong Kong, Stephen offends Bill O'Reilly, and retired Navy Admiral Mike Mullen discusses ISIS and the Middle East. | 2014-10-01 | 0.0 |
 | 04 | Lynn Sherr 2014-10-02 | 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." | 2014-10-02 | 0.0 |
 | 05 | James M. McPherson 2014-10-06 | Gay marriage becomes legal in 30 states, Allison Orr Larsen explains amicus briefs, the CDC attempts to quell Ebola fears, and James M. McPherson talks "Embattled Rebel." | 2014-10-06 | 0.0 |
 | 06 | Leon Wieseltier 2014-10-07 | 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." | 2014-10-07 | 0.0 |
 | 07 | Carol Burnett 2014-10-08 | 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." | 2014-10-08 | 0.0 |
 | 08 | Robert Plant 2014-10-09 | Seattle puts an end to Columbus Day, two toddlers argue about rain, political ads humanize Republicans, and Robert Plant shares songs from "lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar." | 2014-10-09 | 0.0 |
 | 09 | Walter Isaacson 2014-10-13 | 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." | 2014-10-13 | 0.0 |
 | 10 | Neil Young 2014-10-14 | 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. | 2014-10-14 | 0.0 |
 | 11 | Justin Simien 2014-10-15 | 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." | 2014-10-15 | 0.0 |
 | 12 | William Deresiewicz 2014-10-16 | 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." | 2014-10-16 | 0.0 |
 | 13 | Meredith Vieira 2014-10-27 | 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." | 2014-10-27 | 0.0 |
 | 14 | Michael Lewis 2014-10-28 | 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." | 2014-10-28 | 0.0 |
 | 15 | Jill Lepore 2014-10-29 | 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." | 2014-10-29 | 0.0 |
 | 16 | David Miliband 2014-10-30 | Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again," George Takei defends democracy, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee. | 2014-10-30 | 0.0 |
 | 17 | Chuck Todd 2014-11-03 | 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." | 2014-11-03 | 0.0 |
 | 18 | Andrew Sullivan 2014-11-04 | 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. | 2014-11-04 | 0.0 |
 | 19 | Kirsten Gillibrand 2014-11-05 | Rep. Barbara Lee talks about California's 13th district, voters legalize marijuana in Washington D.C., and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses "Off the Sidelines." | 2014-11-05 | 0.0 |
 | 20 | Steven Johnson 2014-11-06 | 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." | 2014-11-06 | 0.0 |
 | 21 | Andy Cohen 2014-11-10 | 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." | 2014-11-10 | 0.0 |
 | 22 | Diane von Furstenberg 2014-11-11 | 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." | 2014-11-11 | 0.0 |
 | 23 | Terence Tao 2014-11-12 | 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. | 2014-11-12 | 0.0 |
 | 24 | Jennifer Lawrence 2014-11-13 | 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." | 2014-11-13 | 0.0 |
 | 25 | Bernie Sanders 2014-11-17 | 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. | 2014-11-17 | 0.0 |
 | 26 | Eva Longoria 2014-11-18 | Freezing temperatures grip the nation, Esteban Colberto talks immigration reform, salvage stores sell expired food to the poor, and Eva Longoria discusses "Food Chains." | 2014-11-18 | 0.0 |
 | 27 | Toni Morrison 2014-11-19 | 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. | 2014-11-19 | 0.0 |
 | 28 | Jon Stewart 2014-11-20 | President Obama's amnesty plan outrages Republicans, the world's chocolate supply drops to catastrophic levels, and Jon Stewart discusses his movie "Rosewater." | 2014-11-20 | 0.0 |
 | 29 | John McCain 2014-12-01 | "Star Wars" fans react to a new lightsaber design, members of the St. Louis Rams protest the Ferguson decision, and Senator John McCain discusses "Thirteen Soldiers." | 2014-12-01 | 0.0 |
 | 30 | Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga 2014-12-02 | 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." | 2014-12-02 | 0.0 |
 | 31 | Christopher Nolan 2014-12-03 | 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." | 2014-12-03 | 0.0 |
 | 32 | Paul Farmer 2014-12-04 | 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. | 2014-12-04 | 0.0 |
 | 33 | President Barack Obama 2014-12-08 | In his Mr. Colbert Goes to Washington special, Stephen broadcasts from George Washington University and discusses job creation and immigration with President Barack Obama. | 2014-12-08 | 0.0 |
 | 34 | James Corden 2014-12-09 | A Discovery Channel special sparks outrage, Rep. Jack Kingston joins Stephen for the final installment of Better Know a District, and James Corden discusses "Into the Woods." | 2014-12-09 | 0.0 |
 | 35 | Sarah Koenig 2014-12-10 | Pundits react to a scathing Senate report on torture, Tom Blanton discusses CIA interrogation tactics, and Sarah Koenig talks about her investigative podcast, "Serial." | 2014-12-10 | 0.0 |
 | 36 | Smaug 2014-12-11 | 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." | 2014-12-11 | 0.0 |
 | 37 | Seth Rogen 2014-12-15 | Michele Bachmann shares an explosive holiday wish with President Obama, Stephen argues with Stephen about torture, hackers attack Sony, and Seth Rogen talks "The Interview." | 2014-12-15 | 0.0 |
 | 38 | Kendrick Lamar 2014-12-16 | 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. | 2014-12-16 | 0.0 |
 | 39 | Phil Klay 2014-12-17 | The Report's set lives on in cyberspace, Stephen holds a yard sale to clear out his studio, the U.S. lifts its Cuban embargo, and author Phil Klay discusses "Redeployment." | 2014-12-17 | 0.0 |
 | 40 | Grimmy 2014-12-18 | Stephen weighs in on his impressive legacy, Grimmy resorts to violence, friends of the show join a massive sing-along, and The Report draws to a spectacular close. | 2014-12-18 | 0.0 |
