The Colbert Report

2005 · TV Series · TV-14 · 24 min · ★ 6.9 · 70% critics

NewsComedy

A satirical late-night show follows a fictional cable-news-style host who delivers exaggerated takes on politics and the media. Through desk segments, sketches, and interviews, it parodies self-important pundit culture while poking at how news and opinion get packaged for TV.

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Details

Years: 2005–2014
Release date: 2005-10-17
Network: Comedy Central
Language: English
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 24 min
Critic score: 70/100
TMDB rating: 6.9/10 (297 votes)

About

If you enjoy fast, pointed political comedy and a host who stays in character, this should hit the spot, especially if you like The Daily Show; Not for you if you want neutral humor or dislike abrasive pundit parodies.

Pros: sharp political satire; memorable recurring bits; strong interviews | Cons: persona can feel tiring; humor can seem partisan; occasional crude offensiveness

Themes

talk show
political satire
celebrity interview

Awards & recognition

Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2014
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2014
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2013
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2013
Peabody Awards · 2011

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Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2008
Peabody Awards · 2007
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2007
Genesis Award
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2013 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2013 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2012 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2011 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2010 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2009 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2009 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2008 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2008 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program · 2008 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2008 · nominated
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Comedy · 2008 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2008 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2007 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2007 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program · 2007 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2007 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2007 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2006 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2006 · nominated
TCA Award — Outstanding New Program · 2006 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2006 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2005 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2005 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Jim Hoskinson

Created by Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin

Episodes11 seasons · 1447 episodes

11 seasons · 1,447 episodes. Full episode list omitted here for length — open the episode tracker above to browse and mark episodes.