The Colbert Report
Truthiness as national vocabulary — right-wing blowhard as performance art.
Character-host satire that won Emmys and bent real politics.
Why it matters
Episode guide
1447 episodes across 10 seasons — season-by-season catalog (titles and dates, not a recap dump).
At a glance
Stephen Colbert plays a billowing cable pundit to skewer media and politics. Meta comedy that sometimes leapt into real-world campaigns.
Network & studio
- Comedy Central — cable network
- Spartina Productions — production studio
- Busboy Productions — production studio
- Comedy Partners — production studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Character-host satire that won Emmys and bent real politics.
Gossip hook. Super PAC stunts and the word 'truthiness' entering dictionaries.
Creators
Stephen Colbert · Ben Karlin · Jon Stewart
Key cast
- Stephen Colbert as Stephen Colbert
Flash facts
- Spun off from The Daily Show in 2005.
- 'Truthiness' was Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year 2006.
- Ended when Colbert moved to network late night.
FAQ
What network aired The Colbert Report?
The Colbert Report is associated with Comedy Central (2005–2014).
Why is The Colbert Report in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Character-host satire that won Emmys and bent real politics.
Who are the key names behind The Colbert Report?
Creators and principals include Stephen Colbert, Ben Karlin, Jon Stewart.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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