List of The Colbert Report episodes (2011)

Stephen believes he lives in a nation of wusses due to a postponed football game, and explores the Spider-Man musical.

Stephen has a message for America's new Indian overlords in light of Obama's endorsement of the U.N. declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. He also addresses the value of gold.

NewSouth Books needs to do more with its censorship of Huckleberry Finn, and Stephen talks about Reince Priebus.

Gullible bowel syndrome is treated by a placebo, scientists can cure mouse infertility, and a wild lynx increases the walking speeds of elderly patients.

Notable moment - Stephen tries to tape his face and cannot properly handle the tape.

Quotes

• "I just wanna give a big shout-out to one of our sponsors: Arby's. If I was about to be killed, I would eat it. After I'm dead, I'd like to be sliced paper-thin and served with horsey sauce!"
• "Finally a cure for mouse infertility! The species is saved!"
• "Oh wow, it has a creamy center. So, Hostess makes our DNA."

Mike Fitzpatrick and Pete Sessions miss their swearing into office, but swear in through television, and a difference-maker is interviewed regarding aliens coming to Earth.

"Lad Liberty" appears in introduction sequence.

Colbert picks his winners for the 2011 Grammy Awards and Chris Hughes talks about his life since the Obama campaign.

Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend and the Black Keys make a special appearance in the first segment and compete for Colbert's Grammy vote by listing commercials their songs appear in.

50 Cent makes $8 million on Twitter while Bernard-Henri Levy discusses public intellectualism. Stephen indicates that he believes Americans think of public intellectualizing in the same way as public urination. First usage of "The Wørd" in 2011.

In his segment "Thought For Food", a red alert is brought to surface regarding the shrinking of 7/11's "Super Big Gulp". Meanwhile, a Doritos ad angers Catholics, Pepsi has made fruit drinkable, and Obama moves Colbert by "doing a great job" speaking at a memorial in Tucson. Actor Kevin Spacey talks about Jack Abramoff, whom Stephen considers a patriot.

Sears offers 50% off mattresses for Martin Luther King Day, and Kmart offers free shipping. Gun control is explored, and Sherry Turkle talks about how technology is alienating.

Stephen looks at education reform and assumes Cornel West's book is about Obama joining the circus.

Stephen gets a present from Afghanistan and talks to Ron Reagan about his memoir.

Christine Todd Whitman discusses state budget shortfalls, and Chris Matthews defends JFK's legacy.

House Republicans repeal health care to create new jobs, and Stephen talks to Charlie Rose.

Stephen covers home appliance safety and talks to Amy Chua about her controversial book.

Michael Waldman rates the State of the Union, and Christine Yvette Lewis fights for domestic workers.

Stephen wonders if ESP exists and asks Brian Greene if there is a universe where people buy books.

There's a breakthrough in taser technology, and Dr. Paul Offit discusses the importance of vaccines.

Egyptian protests, the gut brain, Wyngz, Michelle Obama's veggiehad, The Big Short

Bing copying Google, Hosni Mubarak supporters punching Anderson Cooper, Christiane Aman-Purr, Henry Cavill as Superman, Big Flats beer, All Things Shining.

Crisis in Egypt, Bill O'Reilly wonders about the tides, $200 outdoor Super Bowl tickets, Black History Month, Ohio governor John Kasich's all-white cabinet, playing games is productive.

Hosni Mubarak steps down onto a pillowy mound of money, and LCD Soundsystem performs.

President Twitter Bird will lead Egypt, and David Albright talks about Iran's computer virus.

Rupert Murdoch takes a new approach to journalism, and Eric Foner talks about Abraham Lincoln.

Stephen poses for Project, and Jeffrey Leonard calls out big companies' late payment policies.

Rick Santorum complains about his Google problem, and Eugene Jarecki dispels the myths of Reagan.

Wisconsin Democrats waddle out of the state, and Bing West discusses the way out of Afghanistan.

Stephen brings a criminal to justice, and Stephanie Coontz talks about women in the 60s.

Aaron Barr threatens WikiLeaks, and Mike Huckabee doesn't believe Obama is a Muslim.

Stephen's portrait goes up for auction, and Michael Scheuer talks about Osama bin Laden.

Stephen addresses America's elderly and talks to Evan Osnos about the Oscars.

There's a new hope for American manufacturing, and Harry Connick, Jr. won't be tickling the ivories.

Features an eleven-minute segment promoting Jimmy Fallon's new ice cream flavor. Guest appearances during the segment include Fallon, Jon Stewart, Ben Cohen, & Jerry Greenfield.

Stephen examines new questions about Obama's past and asks Joshua Foer where he put his car keys.

Congress bans the sale of traditional light bulbs, and Dan Sinker impersonates Rahm Emanuel.

Clarence Thomas may have a conflict of interest, and David Brooks talks about "The Social Animal."

Al Qaeda recruits Americans, and Reza Aslan talks about the Islamic-American experience.

Stephen's self-portrait goes up for auction, and Steve Martin does some bluegrass.

The art world buzzes about Stephen's portrait, and Ayman Mohyeldin talks in the Situation Mosque.

Simon de Pury dances to Snoop Dogg, and Nathan Myhrvold uses modern scientific methods to cook food.

Food prices skyrocket, a cable news feud escalates, and Jody Williams wants to advance equality.

Labor unions fight on, and Stephen stands outside with a bullhorn to interview Michael Moore.

Stephen questions Obama's plan for Libya and talks infectious diseases with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Stephen practices Rebecca Black's "Friday" and does a PSA for Tim Shriver.

The Wisconsin anti-union law faces trouble, and Piers Gibbon talks about cannibalism.

Stephen prepares for a world without Glenn Beck, and Andrew Chaikin wants humans to travel to Mars.

Tim Pawlenty raps about pop culture, and James Franco proves he's a Tolkien fan.

Stephen prepares for the royal wedding, and David Tang corrects celebrity rumors.

Stephen gets ready for the royal wedding and talks to Jeff Greenfield about alternate histories.

Walgreens offers Pap smears, and Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage test the blue ice myth.

Mitt Romney throws his hat in the ring, and Ray Kurzweil says man and machine are becoming one.

Unilever creates armpit insecurity among women, and Morgan Spurlock addresses product placement.

Trevor Potter helps Stephen fill out super PAC forms, and Caroline Kennedy recites poetry.

In this episode, Stephen recovers from a Catholic bender, and Donald Trump leads in the potential Republican candidate polls. Masturbation cures restless leg syndrome, and Ron Paul criticizes the Federal Reserve.

The climate change debate continues, and A.C. Grayling writes a secular Bible.

The new danger in air travel comes with a $25 fee, and Ice-T talks about his memoir.

Stephen travels to England for the royal wedding, and asks Wade Graham about Covent Garden.

Stephen throws a "We Got Bin Laden" party, and Francis Fukuyama warns of the Chinese threat.

Stephen covers new details in the hunt for Bin Laden and talks to Rex Ryan for six minutes.

"Atlas Shrugged" comes to the big screen, and Amy Farrell wants to end the persecution of fat people.

Donald Trump applies his wisdom to same-sex marriage, and Bill James discusses true crime.

Stephen looks at a unique solution to the debt crisis in Michigan, and Lupe Fiasco performs.

A billboard predicts the end of the world, and Geoffrey Rush explains why he's not a method actor.

Stephen receives an unexpected honor, and Eric Greitens talks about being a Navy Seal.

Stephen warns of a new government intrusion and talks to John Bradshaw about dog behavior.

Stephen files his super PAC request, and Alison Klayman talks about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

Stephen covers tax breaks for oil companies and talks to Amy Kremer dressed as an American patriot.

Newt Gingrich struggles to stay on message, and Austan Goolsbee talks about the debt ceiling.

John Lithgow performs Gingrich's press release, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses the Harlem Rens.

Stephen wonders if the world ended and lies about reading James Stewart's book.

Stephen examines the Weiner scandal, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. makes a mountain out of a molehill.

Congress rejects raising the debt ceiling, and Salman Khan teaches over 53 million students.

Sarah Palin describes Paul Revere's midnight ride, and Werner Herzog talks about cave paintings.

Rand Paul identifies terrorists, and Stephen thumb wrestles Sugar Ray Leonard.

Anthony Weiner captures the manscaping vote, and Bre Pettis print a 3-D copy of Stephen's head.

Andrew Breitbart shows a photo of Anthony Weiner's penis, and Tom Ridge talks about natural gas.

Freestyle canoe dancing heats up, and Henry Kissinger discusses America's relationship with China.

Stephen explores "Sesame Street" corruption and talks to Janny Scott about Barack Obama's mother.

Seniors face a shocking new threat, and Keith Olbermann returns to television.

Summer Concert Series, Night One. Stephen looks at new developments in technology, and Bon Iver performs.

Summer Concert Series, Night Two. Jack White helps Stephen revive his music career, and Florence and the Machine perform.

Summer Concert Series, Night Three. Stephen comes clean with Jack White, Obama defends actions in Libya, and Talib Kweli performs.

Summer Concert Series, Night Four. Jack White presents "Charlene II (I'm Over You)," and Stephen performs with the Black Belles.

Ted Nugent writes an Op-ed, and Stephen wants to claim Grover Norquist as a dependent.

The Supreme Court throws out a class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart, and Alexandra Pelosi discusses her documentary on immigrant naturalization in the U.S.

The FEC makes a decision about Stephen's Super PAC, and Gary Sinise entertains American troops.

The FEC allows Stephen to form his Super PAC, and Timothy Garton Ash discusses subversive facts.

The natural gas industry tries to counter bad press, and Michael Shermer discusses "Skeptic Magazine."

Michele Bachmann signs a controversial pledge, and Dan Savage talks about marriage and monogamy.

The Republican Party has a fresh young face that's only 235 years old, and David McCullough has a new book about Americans in Paris.

The Rupert Murdoch scandal deepens, and Jose Antonio Vargas comes out of the border-gay closet.

Fox News blows the lid back onto the Murdoch story, and John Prendergast discusses South Sudan.

Newt Gingrich drowns in debt, and David Carr feels like the tallest leprechaun in "Page One."

A pie attack makes Rupert Murdoch sympathetic, Republicans limit who can vote, and Michael Sandel examines the ethical issue of sailor cannibalism.

California passes a law requiring public schools to teach gay history, NBC loves breasts, and neuroscientist David Eagleman discusses the secret lives of the brain.

The media assumes Norway's native gunman is Muslim, Summer's Eve uses vaginal puppetry to market their product to vaginas, and Brian Cox reveals the mysteries of space.

Herman Cain breaks Stephen's heart, Peter Edelman talks "poors," and Brooke Gladstone reflects on the media's influence.

Home-owning vampire Patrick Rodgers turns the tables on Wells Fargo, electric car drivers face a critical deadline, and Missy Cummings develops a new breed of flying robots.

John McCain enrages Tea Partiers by calling them "Hobbits," and Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer won't take special-interest donations.

Stephen tells the "Billy Goats Gruff" debt ceiling story, an Alabama company turns ashes into bullets, and Zappos' C.E.O. Tony Hsieh talks about delivering happiness.

Scandal rocks Newt Gingrich's Twitterverse, David Leonhardt knows how to save America's credit rating, and Al Hunt thinks everyone lost the debt ceiling deal.

A half-Hispanic teenager steals Spider-Man's job, Monopoly gets a makeover, and Robert Wittman solves art crimes.

Wisconsin Democrats get bad absentee ballot applications, Stephen takes over MLB's Twitter feed, and Anthony Bourdain describes the grossest things he's ever eaten.

America's credit rating plummets, Prescott Group has a cheap doomsday solution, and Nassir Ghaemi thinks madness creates first-rate leaders.

The liberal media's hot-airheads have started indoctrinating America's kids.

Father Jim Martin discusses God's job performance, political junkies donate money for a fix, and Elliot Ackerman lets voters directly nominate a president.

Mitt Romney thinks corporations are people too, Stephen reveals his super PAC ad, and Gloria Steinem discusses gender equality.

Stephen apologizes to WOI in Des Moines, Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, and Ambassador Susan Rice discusses the role of the United Nations.

Barack Obama spins "Obamacare," Frank Luntz transforms the Colbert Super PAC, and Atlantis' crewmembers talk about their final space mission.

Rick Perry hires Colbert Super PAC's treasurer, Rick Santorum puts gay marriage into everyday napkin terms, and Jeff Bridges looks good by having fun.

America wants a badass president, WOI reports on the "Rick Parry" write-in scandal, and hacker Kevin Mitnick is the ghost in the wires.

People enjoy a story more when they know how it ends, Prescott Group unveils its toning shoes, and Tim Pawlenty explains why he pulled out of the presidential race.

The TSA makes changes to airport security, controversy surrounds Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial, and Robin Wright discusses the cultural impact of the Arab Spring.

The GOP debate drives Stephen to watch MSNBC, Rick Perry calls Social Security a Ponzi scheme, and Tom Brokaw follows the progress of 9/11 victims' family members.

Stephen reports on an old-school reporter, America profits from grief, and Diane Sawyer discusses "Jacqueline Kennedy: In Her Own Words."

Barack Obama unveils his jobs plan, Paul Krugman discusses the Lesser Depression, and Al Gore focuses on climate reality.

Fox News objects to Barack Obama's jobs bill binder clip, Stephen unveils his postal solution, and Michael Moore talks about his memoir "Here Comes Trouble."

Swiss banking giant UBS reports a $2 billion loss, Jimmy Fallon loves Stephen, and David Copperfield discusses the mind-bending science of perception.

Barack Obama unveils his deficit reduction plan; the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" changes everything; and Jeffrey Kluger examines the bond between siblings.

Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discusses Europe's financial crisis, protestors occupy Wall Street, and Daniel Yergin discusses the world's quest for energy.

A defunct satellite threatens the earth, the Marine Corps limits troops to silent farts in Afghanistan, and Jeremy Ben-Ami discusses the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

America reaches a milestone in corporate civil rights, Thom Yorke and Ed O'Brien discuss global warming, and rock legend Radiohead performs. First ever hour-length episode of The Colbert Report.

Rick Perry owns his horrific debate performance, the NFL tightens stadium security, and Melinda Gates works on improving America's public schools.

Rick Perry talks immigration, America gets tough on pregnant Mexicans, John Lithgow calls the Atone Phone, and Ken Burns discusses his Prohibition documentary.

Karl Rove's fundraising takes a turn, Trevor Potter arms Stephen with a 501(c)(4), Kevin Kline hosts The Donating Game, and Mark Cuban talks billionaires.^[1]

Rick Perry's hunting camp once bore a racially charged name, Obamacare heads to the Supreme Court, and Jerome Groopman discusses medical decision-making.

Rick Davis weighs in on Chris Christie fever, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and John Lithgow talks drama.^[2]

Herman Cain gives his take on homosexuality, Mexico City proposes two-year marriage licenses, and Black Star performs.

Sarah Palin bows out of the presidential race, Stephen apologizes to Karl Rove, and Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine discusses the early days of the Afghanistan War.

The Occupy Wall Street movement goes global, Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's NBA lockout ad, and Harry Belafonte talks political activism.

Herman Cain may or may not be joking about an electrified border fence, schools take potatoes off their menus, and Steven Pinker discusses the decline of human violence.

Herman Cain blames the unemployed, Republican candidates want to end EPA regulations, and Ali Soufan provides an inside look at the war on terror.

Libyan rebels kill Muammar al-Gaddafi, Tea Party Nation demands a hiring freeze from its members, and Coldplay perform from "Mylo Xyloto."

Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's message, Frank Luntz conducts a focus group, and GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman talks about fixing America.

Herman Cain's campaign ad gets buzz, Ben & Jerry's endorses Occupy Wall Street, and Susan Saladoff explores the myth of frivolous lawsuits.

PETA files a lawsuit to free captive whales, immigrant farm workers flee Alabama, and Taylor Branch discusses the multi-billion dollar college sports industry.

Occupy Wall Street wears out its welcome, Stephen unveils his second NBA lockout Super PAC ad, and Toby Keith performs.

Stephen joins Occupy Wall Street, Wisconsin allows concealed weapons in its Capitol, and Neil MacGregor tells the history of the world with 100 objects.

Herman Cain's sexual harassment controversy unfolds; Stephen returns to Wall Street; and Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile perform.

Herman Cain discusses the Chinese nuclear threat, the government releases information on Muffingate, and Michael Pollan talks food.

Hans Beinholtz hawks Europe to investors, Colbert Super PAC adopts Herman Cain's fundraising strategy, and Nathan Wolfe examines viral pandemics.

Make Us Great Again airs its Rick Perry ad, Colbert Super PAC takes on issue advocacy, and Niall Ferguson discusses the end of western dominance.

Herman Cain holds a press conference to address sexual harassment charges, Stephen saves Christmas, and Seth Meyers talks "Saturday Night Live."

Herman Cain blames Democrats for his troubles, Michigan Senate Republicans amend an anti-bullying bill, and Father James Martin explores the role of comedy in religion.

Barack Obama plans to station U.S. troops in Australia, Rick Perry bungles another debate, and Brian Eno sings a cappella with Michael Stipe and Stephen.

Michele Bachmann gets an e-mail snub, Bill McKibben opposes construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and Thomas Thwaites talks toasters.

The NYPD dismantles Occupy Wall Street, investors accuse Goldline International of theft, and Elijah Wood talks Middle-earth and penguins.

Newt Gingrich defends his Greek cruise, Ron Paul supporters publish a pin-up calendar, and Chris Matthews discusses John F. Kennedy's elusive heroism.

People Magazine picks its sexiest man, the congressional super committee eyes veterans' healthcare benefits, and Susan Orlean discusses the life of Rin Tin Tin.

Barack Obama omits God from his online Thanksgiving address, CNN lays off staffers in favor of user-generated content, and Siddhartha Mukherjee researches cancer.

Herman Cain rethinks his candidacy, Pope Benedict XVI gets caught breaking the law, and Malian musical group Tinariwen performs.

Newt Gingrich denies lobbying, conservatives bid Barney Frank farewell, and Stephen Sondheim ponders the artist life.

Senator Lori Klein defends Herman Cain, Bret Baier grills Mitt Romney, and Richard Branson explains why he wants to screw business as usual.

Herman Cain abandons his campaign, William Tapley studies apocalyptic signs, and Jimmie Johnson reveals NASCAR racing details.

Iran claims to have captured an American drone, Donald Trump organizes his own GOP debate, and The Black Keys perform.

Stephen sets the date for his GOP debate, Dick Harpootlian helps Colbert Super PAC with its referendum, and ballet dancer David Hallberg performs.

Rick Perry puts out a controversial ad, doctors perform fecal transplants, and Jack Abramoff exposes the truth about Washington corruption.

Newt Gingrich alerts America to electromagnetic threats, Norway faces a butter crisis, and Samuel L. Jackson considers Martin Luther King Jr.'s personal life.

Donald Trump backs out of his debate, Madison charges protesters for the right to protest, and Mark Whitaker pays tribute to his parents with his memoir.

Christine O'Donnell backs Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann frets over military bestiality, and Ray Odierno celebrates the troops homecoming from Iraq.

Nat Geo Wild pulls out their lion humping footage and Animal Planet sends honeydew melons to get in on Stephen's debate. Megyn Kelly clarifies that Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are not the same person. Daniel Craig reveals his technique for staying sexy and arm-wrestles Stephen.