Episode #08086

Conservative journalist Ron Kessler blames the "worst" scandal in Secret Service history on Barack Obama's management culture. (03:32)

Tags:  Secret Service,  scandals,  prostitution,  Colombia,  accountability,  sex,  international affairs,  Jimmy,  Barack Obama,  Eliot Spitzer,  photos,  debt,  money,  conservative,  media,  Ronald Kessler,  Bonnie Raitt,  Fox News

Episode #08085

James Cameron discusses the "Titanic 3D" release and the submarine he helped engineer to dive straight to the bottom of the Marianas Trench. (07:03)

Tags:  James Cameron,  interviews,  movies,  Titanic,  technology,  money,  oceans,  accept your apology,  China,  censorship,  monsters,  sex,  fights,  Washington DC,  Guam,  Canadian,  elitism,  inventions,  boats

Episode #08079

Critics question the secrecy and tax status of unregistered money guns shooting up the election, like Ham Rove's Colbert Super PAC SHH! and Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS. (03:12)

Tags:  Colbert Super PAC,  laws,  fundraising,  money,  Ham Rove,  appearances,  prison,  murder,  food,  Karl Rove,  NAACP,  Martin Luther King Jr.,  civil rights,  accountability,  my mistake,  taxes,  elections

Episode #08079

Rick Santorum criticizes California universities after reading something from the state of California. (03:58)

Tags:  Rick Santorum,  lying,  California,  college,  print media,  primaries,  dogs,  Washington DC,  history,  San Francisco,  elitism,  patriotism,  doctors,  health,  Benjamin Franklin,  STDs,  gay/homosexual,  education,  America

Joan Rivers suspects Stephen of getting plastic surgery, Nancy Pelosi attacks Colbert Super PAC, Stephen swears off conquistador high fives, and Mormons convert deceased Jews. (04:07)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08060

In 1906, an earthquake struck California's 8th district, leveling San Francisco and marking the last time anyone could afford to live there without six roommates. (02:28)

Tags:  Better Know a District,  San Francisco,  California,  Nancy Pelosi,  Native American,  religion,  history,  earthquakes,  Wheel of Fortune,  books,  appearances,  costumes,  under the desk,  Lent,  holidays,  housing,  hippies,  food,  cracks up,  WristStrong,  on location,  BKAD

Episode #08060

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi believes that super PACs threaten American democracy and that Citizens United should be overturned. (08:13)

Tags:  Nancy Pelosi,  interviews,  Colbert Super PAC,  money,  fundraising,  wealth,  democracy,  Supreme Court,  freedom of speech,  business,  elections,  Better Know a District,  Colbert Bump,  advertising,  Congress,  government,  California,  Catholic,  Lent,  holidays,  Jesus,  Rick Santorum,  men/women,  health,  birth control,  family,  kids

Episode #08060

Stephen can't give up crack for Lent, housing prices soar in California's 8th district, and Nancy Pelosi breaks her promise not to come on The Colbert Report. (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #08059

Prince Creme Brawlee of Monaco makes the mistake of getting in the face of all-American super-douche Adam Hock and pays the price. (03:56)

Tags:  royalty,  fights,  violence,  injuries,  douchebags,  wealth,  New York City,  partying,  alcohol,  New York City,  Greece,  America,  Saudi Arabia,  international affairs,  Jimmy

Episode #08051

Mitt Romney proves that his principles are as unwavering as his hair, and Keith Ablow finds Newt Gingrich irresistible even if the Republican establishment doesn't. (05:29)

Tags:  Mitt Romney,  Newt Gingrich,  Florida,  debates,  primaries,  polls,  approval ratings,  business,  housing,  speeches,  the moon,  German,  space,  men/women,  Washington DC,  Ohio,  marriage,  adultery,  lookin' good,  divorce,  Keith Ablow,  vaginas,  mental health,  candidates,  Republicans,  campaigns,  Indecision 2012,  uncensored

Episode #08043

Politico's Mike Allen analyzes Stephen's prospects in South Carolina, should he choose to make an even more historic announcement. (05:00)

Tags:  Mike Allen,  interviews,  books,  media,  technology,  Internet,  iPhone,  South Carolina,  primaries,  statistics,  Newt Gingrich,  Mitt Romney,  Mormon,  Washington DC,  costumes,  food,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08032

An alternative to vaccines emerges, Rick Perry unveils another campaign ad, and notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff's book examines Washington corruption. (00:34)

Tags:  intro,  health,  science,  Rick Perry,  campaigns,  candidates,  advertising,  Republicans,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  animals,  hunting,  Jack Abramoff,  Washington DC,  lobbyists,  books,  corruption,  money,  Vladimir Putin,  Hillary Clinton,  protests,  Russia,  sex

Episode #08032

Jack Abramoff describes the controversial activities he engaged in as a Washington lobbyist and discusses the corrupting influence of campaign contributions. (06:23)

Tags:  Jack Abramoff,  interviews,  books,  lobbyists,  corruption,  Washington DC,  laws,  crime,  Native American,  Congress,  money,  prostitution,  prison,  restaurants,  gifts & presents

Episode #08027

Stephen honors Barney Frank's retirement from Congress with an encore presentation of his second ever Better Know a District. (03:53)

Tags:  Barney Frank,  retirement,  Better Know a District,  Massachusetts,  George W. Bush,  lookin' good,  weight/obesity,  apologies,  dancing,  gay/homosexual,  great or greatest,  appearances,  on location,  growing up,  discrimination,  religion,  Christian,  Jewish,  BKAD

Stephen pays tribute to the Washington insiders who pick up the lunch bill and write the legislative bill. (04:13)

Tags:  On Topic,  exclusives,  mashups,  Better Know a Lobby,  lobbyists,  laws,  guns,  freedom of speech,  marijuana,  labor,  kids,  Washington DC,  environment,  money,  animals,  snakes,  energy,  atheist,  sex,  Congress,  religion

Episode #08005

Occupy Wall Street goes international, Stephen airs his super PAC's NBA lockout ad, and Harry Belafonte recalls his civil rights leadership in the 60s. (1:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #07116

Former postal worker and author Phil Rubio discusses the important universal service provided by the post office. (03:50)

Tags:  Phil Rubio,  appearances,  books,  mail/e-mail,  Halliburton,  business,  government,  taxes,  money,  Congress,  unions,  labor,  rallies,  weather,  Internet,  asses,  Heroe$ Crawl

Episode #07112

Controversy erupts over a DC monument, Des Moines may be hiding something, and Robin Wright discusses her book on the Arab Spring. (00:35)

Tags:  intro,  Washington DC,  controversies,  restaurants,  Des Moines,  Iowa,  scandals,  Robin Wright,  books,  Middle East,  protests,  Texas,  college,  sports,  football,  Texas A&M University

Episode #07112

Controversy develops around the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and not just because the sculptor mistakenly made him white. (03:25)

Tags:  Martin Luther King Jr.,  controversies,  speeches,  Washington DC,  civil rights,  Maya Angelou,  ethnic,  African American,  pregnancy,  photos,  Conan O'Brien,  fashion,  Heroe$ Crawl,  art,  history,  music

Episode #07111

In Michele Bachmann's metaphor, God represents the American people, politicians represent themselves, and the hurricane represents the earthquake. (03:32)

Tags:  natural disasters,  weather,  food,  apologies,  gay/homosexual,  New Zealand,  vacations,  religion,  televangelism,  Michele Bachmann,  candidates,  Republicans,  God,  media,  Washington DC,  Abraham Lincoln,  Thomas Jefferson,  sex,  Heroe$ Crawl