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)

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Episode #08060

Lent gets off to a thunderous start, corporations know too much about consumers, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi joins Stephen. (00:34)

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Episode #08060

As America's most famous Catholic, Stephen must set a good example during Lent. (03:15)

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Episode #08060

By using predictive analytics, Target doesn't just track when customers buy sheets, they know what customers are doing between the sheets. (06:05)

Tags:  The Word,  business,  shopping,  spying,  pregnancy,  men/women,  kids,  parents,  Star Wars,  Internet,  Google,  God,  cults,  menstrual cycle,  advertising

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)

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Episode #08060

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

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Episode #08060

Stephen refuses to break Lent by high fiving a persistent conquistador. (00:16)

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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)

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Episode #08059

Nancy Pelosi smears Stephen in an effort to pass the Disclose Act, and Barack Obama reverses his stand on super PACs as his reelection campaign solicits donations. (06:47)

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Episode #08059

Nancy Pelosi releases a Colbert Super PAC attack ad, tasers markedly improve soccer, and Robert Kagan shares his views on Iran. (01:00)

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Episode #08047

Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich contend with primary problems, while the Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC turns on Stephen. (04:17)

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The Tea Party shouldnt have to compromise, because anger is always the best way to solve problems. (04:00)

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Stephen knows that when someone misbehaves, it's natural to assume that person is a Democrat. (03:52)

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Episode #07098

The debt crisis and "The Lord of the Rings" both have elaborate plots, too many characters to keep track of, and talking about either of them repels girls. (04:07)

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New York legalizes gay marriage, Ted Nugent thinks young people are stoned on apathy, Texas cancels 4th of July fireworks shows, and the FEC rules Stephen can haz Super PAC. (04:09)

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Episode #07084

The Supreme Court has big news for Wal-Mart, animals respond to advertising, and Alexandra Pelosi talks about her documentary on becoming a U.S. citizens. (00:31)

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Episode #07084

If Michele Bachmann shows weakness, her critics will circle like sharks -- or psycho-sexual serial killers. (04:37)

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Episode #07084

The Supreme Court throws out a class action lawsuit brought against Wal-Mart by its female employees, setting a precedent for gender-equal powerlessness against corporations. (04:03)

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Episode #07084

Advertisers shouldn't use airbrushing and collagen -- just beautiful, natural monkey vaginas. (03:42)

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Episode #07084

Emmy-winning filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi discusses her documentary, "Citizen U.S.A," about citizenship ceremonies throughout the 50 states. (06:22)

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