Episode #08100

One of the hottest pop culture paintings portrays Barack Obama burning the Constitution, and Stephen explicates its complicated, multi-level message. (05:16)

Tags:  art,  portrait,  socialism,  Constitution,  fires,  Barack Obama,  Utah,  Sean Hannity,  culture,  patriotism,  history,  Bo Dietl,  Fox News,  collectibles,  mongering,  conservative,  liberal,  religion,  Jesus,  Shepard Fairey,  Steve Martin,  impressions,  founding fathers,  Jimmy,  America

Episode #08074

Florida's Stand Your Ground law leads to the shooting death of teen Trayvon Martin, but top legal minds have other ideas about where to place blame. (06:00)

Tags:  The Word,  Florida,  guns,  Trayvon Martin,  George Zimmerman,  laws,  violence,  death,  fashion,  Barack Obama,  profiling,  Rick Santorum,  Geraldo Rivera,  Newt Gingrich,  ethnic,  African American,  candidates,  racism,  stereotypes,  safety,  Fox News,  Tyler Perry,  mongering,  lobbyists,  accountability

Episode #08061

Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel calls on Mitt Romney to end the Mormon practice of posthumously baptizing Jews. (05:10)

Tags:  Elie Wiesel,  Mormon,  Jewish,  religion,  controversies,  death,  protests,  Mitt Romney,  Anne Frank,  time travel,  Catholic,  Heaven,  flying,  interns,  circumcision,  simulations,  food,  under the desk,  The Inquisition,  penises

Stephen talks art with Simon de Pury, creates buzz for his portrait, and puts the portrait up for auction. See the exclusive In the Field report. (04:33)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  on location,  In the Field,  Shepard Fairey,  Andres Serrano,  Frank Stella,  art,  portrait,  DonorsChoose.org,  charity,  Simon de Pury,  partying,  money,  New York City

Episode #08055

Frankie Sullivan sues Newt Gingrich for using Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" in his campaign, and former frontman Dave Bickler performs "A Nation Like No Other." (03:59)

Tags:  Newt Gingrich,  lawsuits,  rallies,  songs,  anthems,  Rocky,  movies,  boxing,  books,  laws,  crime,  Dave Bickler,  appearances,  performances,  music,  Internet,  80s,  photos,  campaigns,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012

The Colbert Super PAC attacks Mitt Romney, Jennifer Granholm unveils her past, Stephen announces his South Cain-olina Primary Rally, and Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race. (04:07)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08046

Frank Luntz moderates a focus group comprised of South Carolina moms to gauge whether Stephen should run for president. (03:48)

Tags:  South Carolina,  polls,  approval ratings,  Frank Luntz,  appearances,  Colbert 2012,  impressions,  Republicans,  candidates,  Rick Perry,  poop & pee,  crying,  parents,  MILFs,  Jimmy,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08046

Stephen tops South Carolina's voter opinion poll, reddit goes dark in protest, and David Frum discusses his expectations for the Republican Party. (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

A half-Hispanic Spider-Man steals an American superhero job, and Colbert Super PAC launches its air power for Rick Parry with an "A" in Iowa. (07:33)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  guns,  Twitter,  economy,  men/women,  sex,  birth control,  baseball,  Rick Perry,  doomsday,  global warming,  Mitt Romney,  Jon Huntsman,  Mormon,  Barack Obama,  marijuana,  Colbert Super PAC,  Emmy Awards,  Frank Luntz,  space,  astronauts,  South Carolina,  religion,  Rick Santorum,  same-sex marriage,  Vladimir Putin,  Anderson Cooper,  poop & pee,  friendly friends at Fox & Friends,  SpongeBob Squarepants,  immigration,  New York Post,  ABC5/WOI,  dental,  death,  candidates

Stephen worries about the fate of his over-the-counter man-seed and responds to non-factual statements by Senator Jon Kyl. (04:41)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  government,  Glenn Beck,  Fox News,  James Franco,  Hugo Vickers,  British,  Marilyn Monroe,  Jon Kyl,  Twitter,  gay/homosexual,  Morgan Spurlock,  Jesus,  Bible,  Donald Trump,  African American,  masturbation,  Ron Paul,  Charles Manson,  global warming,  CNN,  gardening,  culture,  Formula 401,  Ice-T,  Joe Scarborough,  same-sex marriage,  parenting,  marijuana,  Easter,  Jeff Greenfield

A woman pepper sprays fellow shoppers, the Catholic Church adopts a new translation of the Mass, Barney Frank announces his retirement, and Lori Klein defends Herman Cain. (04:08)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08027

The Tennessee Tea Party says goodbye to Barney Frank with a derogatory tweet. (03:38)

Tags:  Barney Frank,  retirement,  Freddie Mac,  Newt Gingrich,  Tammy Kilmarx,  Tea Party,  lobbyists,  money,  Tennessee,  Bill O'Reilly,  Papa Bear,  Twitter,  photos,  Wizard of Oz,  founding fathers,  gay/homosexual,  discrimination,  slogans,  apologies,  kids,  lookin' good,  Dancing with the Stars,  Tom DeLay

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

Episode #08027

Barney Frank announces his retirement, Siri can't find an abortion clinic in New York City, and Stephen Sondheim considers his responsibility to impressionable young fans. (01:01)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Stephen sheds some light on Congressional representatives -- those shy, elusive creatures with brief, two-year terms. (03:43)

Tags:  On Topic,  exclusives,  mashups,  Congress,  9/11,  founding fathers,  Constitution,  Democrats,  Senate,  holidays,  Harry Reid,  Republicans,  energy,  oil,  oil spills,  House of Representatives,  debt,  government,  economy,  John Boehner,  Allen West,  Joe Barton,  BP,  Barney Frank,  filibusters,  Tea Party

Jon Huntsman makes Stephen an offer, Herman Cain's ad sticks it to the American elite, PETA files a lawsuit against SeaWorld, and Oakland police attack protesters. (04:08)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08011

Stephen calls on Colbert Nation not to buy The Report's writing staff's books "Sad Monsters" and "Bad for the Jews." (00:50)

Tags:  sign off,  books,  advertising,  shopping,  Amazon,  Colbert Nation,  work/office

Frank Luntz and Stephen debate Colbert Super PAC messaging and classic rock. (01:27)

Tags:  Colbert Super PAC,  exclusives,  outtakes,  appearances,  Frank Luntz,  music,  rock 'n' roll,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  performances,  future,  campaigns,  songs,  advertising,  lying,  In the Field

Episode #08009

Frank Luntz helps Stephen make the idea that corporations are people appealing to Americans. (05:44)

Tags:  Frank Luntz,  appearances,  on location,  Colbert Super PAC,  advertising,  business,  lying,  fundraising,  impressions,  America,  technology,  campaigns,  future,  slogans,  discrimination,  polls,  friend of the show,  conservative,  lookin' good,  gay/homosexual,  sexual advances,  weight/obesity,  asses,  accept your apology,  apologies,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  elections,  In the Field

Episode #08009

Frank Luntz convenes a focus group to develop the perfect Colbert Super PAC ad while Stephen watches behind a two-way mirror. (05:10)

Tags:  Frank Luntz,  appearances,  on location,  Colbert Super PAC,  slogans,  advertising,  business,  polls,  friend of the show,  conservative,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  elections,  food,  men/women,  civil rights,  China,  impressions,  Chinese,  Ching Chong Ding Dong,  flags,  poop & pee,  campaigns,  Robosaurus,  fights,  Matthew McConaughey,  stereotypes,  marriage,  freedom of speech,  discrimination,  In the Field