Episode #08101

Dr. Francis Collins talks about America's weight problem, evolution and the holistic way to confront obesity. (06:28)

Tags:  Francis Collins,  interviews,  documentaries,  weight/obesity,  dieting,  HBO,  health,  America,  kids,  epidemics,  lookin' good,  government,  junk food,  asses,  exercise,  gross-out,  fights,  demonstrations,  competitions,  evolution,  family,  death,  Social Security

Episode #08100

Profits from "I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" go to U.S. VETS, an organization that helps veterans reintegrate into civilian life. (01:22)

Tags:  sign off,  I Am a Pole (And So Can You!),  Stephen's products,  books,  kids,  Tom Hanks,  charity,  troops,  military,  shopping,  Stephen's products,  literary references,  competitions,  Amazon

Episode #08091

The Royal Canadian Mint seeks world currency status and develops the first glow-in-the-dark coin. (03:26)

Tags:  Canada,  money,  international affairs,  Iceland,  dinosaurs,  kids,  America,  lookin' good,  science,  technology,  competitions,  Fight it Colbert!,  Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Episode #08091

The world's third youngest Chess Grand Master Magnus Carlsen discusses game strategy and stardom. (05:32)

Tags:  Magnus Carlsen,  interviews,  competitions,  toys & games,  Norway,  international affairs,  Jimmy,  lookin' good,  Bobby Fischer,  challenges,  awards,  fashion,  mental health,  modeling

Episode #08088

Sex education comes under scrutiny, survivalists create survival lists, and guest Arianna Huffington might share her interview on The Huffington Post. (00:34)

Tags:  intro,  sex,  education,  school,  apocalypse,  abstinence,  Huffington Post,  Arianna Huffington,  breasts,  London,  Olympics,  Queen Elizabeth II,  royalty,  sports,  mongering

Episode #08088

Arianna Huffington discusses the Huffington Post's Pulitzer Prize and how it differs from Stephen's Peabody Award. (06:35)

Tags:  Arianna Huffington,  interviews,  Huffington Post,  troops,  Peabody Awards,  Pulitzer Prize,  print media,  conservative,  liberal,  military,  America,  Internet,  sexual advances,  Greek,  Hillary Clinton,  fights,  competitions,  slogans,  French

Episode #08087

Starbucks uses pulverized bugs to color frappuccinos, a British Pizza Hut introduces a meat stalkers pizza, and some chicken feed includes caffeine and Prozac. (06:08)

Tags:  Thought for Food,  insects,  hot dogs,  Starbucks,  drugs,  animals,  vegetarians,  Smurfs,  photos,  gross-out,  food,  junk food,  U.K.,  farming,  health,  under the desk,  mental health,  competitions,  international affairs,  erectile dysfunction,  restaurants,  America

Episode #08082

The Australian conservationists' Easter Bilby threatens the sacred holiday ritual of dying a rabbit pink and gorging on its chocolate offspring. (04:54)

Tags:  Easter Under Attack,  Easter,  Australia,  holidays,  Christian,  Jesus,  Disney,  Super Bowl,  animals,  junk food,  football,  religion,  photos,  competitions,  Tim Tebow,  kids,  family,  international affairs

Episode #08082

After a German senior citizen thrives at the 2012 Gymnastics World Cup, Stephen laments the cellulite on his thumb. (03:47)

Tags:  Germany,  mental health,  gymnastics,  senior citizens,  under the desk,  junk food,  exercise,  weight/obesity,  sports,  Americone Dream,  competitions,  parents,  crying,  aging,  lookin' good,  international affairs

Episode #08082

Auto executive Bob Lutz discusses the soul of the American car industry, Mitt Romney and the award-winning Chevy Volt. (06:22)

Tags:  Bob Lutz,  interviews,  books,  demonstrations,  cars/trucks,  business,  bailouts,  competitions,  Obama administration,  Mitt Romney,  hybrids,  elections,  General Motors,  exercise,  government,  capitalism,  America,  awards,  Rush Limbaugh,  aging,  conservative,  alternative energy,  Europe

Episode #08079

Governor Nikki Haley talks about the good people of South Carolina who elected a 38-year-old, Indian-American female for governor. (05:27)

Tags:  Nikki Haley,  interviews,  South Carolina,  gifts & presents,  football,  books,  conservative,  immigration,  Colbert '08,  competitions,  Clemson University,  family,  Indian,  food,  unemployment,  Mitt Romney,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  candidates

Episode #08067

Stephen mourns the end of King-Size Snickers bars and celebrates the rising popularity of "second breakfast." (04:36)

Tags:  Thought for Food,  junk food,  food,  health,  photos,  Lord of the Rings,  competitions,  Russia,  space,  J.R.R. Tolkien,  future,  Taco Bell,  Nooo!,  fast food,  weight/obesity,  literary references,  movies,  dreams,  sleep,  America,  crying

Episode #08066

Professional bowler Pete Weber wins the U.S. Open, Fox 5's Ross Shimabuku insults Danica Patrick, and the New Orleans Saints allegedly paid players to injure competitors. (04:50)

Tags:  Sport Report,  NASCAR,  New Orleans Saints,  Danica Patrick,  bowling,  scandals,  football,  injuries,  lookin' good,  nudity,  money,  investigations,  sexism,  NFL,  mental health,  balls,  auto racing,  violence,  sports,  penises

Episode #08063

Think of all that Stephen has accomplished in 1,000 Colbert Report episodes. (03:06)

Tags:  I Did It!,  The Simpsons,  under the desk,  competitions,  food,  TV,  Conan O'Brien,  animation,  toys & games,  energy,  anniversaries

Episode #08056

Stephen encourages members of Colbert Nation and their lovers to stop by Ben & Jerry's on February 14, 2012, for a free scoop of Americone Dream. (04:43)

Tags:  Valentine's Day,  holidays,  Americone Dream,  Ben & Jerry's,  Jimmy Fallon,  mail/e-mail,  Colbert Nation,  asses,  weight/obesity,  fights,  competitions,  friends,  food,  death,  animals,  appearances,  crying,  puking,  under the desk,  advertising,  poop & pee

Stephen learns what it takes to play for the New York Knicks, goes one-on-one with Allan Houston, and contributes to the team. See the exclusive In the Field report. (04:37)

Tags:  exclusives,  on location,  In the Field,  basketball,  New York Knicks,  NBA,  sports,  Allan Houston,  Mike D'Antoni,  recruitment,  on location,  cheerleading,  New York City

Stephen finds out what speedskating really is and challenges U.S. Olympic speedskater Shani Davis to a race. See the exclusive In the Field report. (04:31)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  on location,  In the Field,  Olympics,  Shani Davis,  sports,  Skate Expectations,  ice skating,  lookin' good,  challenges

Episode #08054

Ben & Jerry's releases a 2012 election year package that equates the dominance of Americone Dream with that of the Colbert Super PAC. (04:57)

Tags:  Americone Dream,  Colbert Nation,  Colbert Super PAC,  collectibles,  Valentine's Day,  holidays,  Jimmy Fallon,  Ben & Jerry's,  competitions,  challenges,  the heroes,  food,  gross-out,  photos,  facial hair,  kids,  Fear Factor,  Conan O'Brien,  health,  crying,  costumes,  weight/obesity,  charity,  friends,  fights,  audience interaction,  money,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08049

The Florida GOP debate leaves one question lingering in everyone's mind: who cares? (00:51)

Tags:  Newt Gingrich,  Brian Williams,  debates,  competitions,  lookin' good,  breasts,  Republicans,  candidates,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08039

Rick Santorum catches the notice of the most influential voice of the 19th century: George Will. (03:02)

Tags:  Rick Santorum,  George Will,  drinking games,  Michele Bachmann,  Rick Perry,  money,  fundraising,  abortion,  print media,  under the desk,  alcohol,  Indecision 2012,  candidates,  Republicans