The Colbert Report

Formidable Opponent - Electability

Season 4 • 05/01/2008

Stephen debates himself on the electability of the candidates.

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00:31

Intro - 4/29/08
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Christian license plates now available in Florida, knife-wielding ninja monkeys still unavailable in Iran and Anne Lamott is set to crack.
04/29/2008
02:25

Salinger Watch
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Stephen challenges J.D. Salinger to come on the show.
04/30/2008
05:48

Noah Feldman
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Noah Feldman, who helped advise the Iraqis, educates Stephen about the Iraqi Constitution.
04/30/2008
00:29

Intro - 4/30/08
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Obama distances himself from his former pastor. Meanwhile, McCain distances kids from his lawn.
04/30/2008
04:47

Better Know a Protectorate - Guam - Madeleine Bordallo Update
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Stephen sits down with Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo of Guam, a hotspot for the Democratic campaigns.
04/30/2008
06:30

Donna Brazile on the Democratic Campaign
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Superdelegate Donna Brazile plans a late night rendezvous with Stephen to prove she is black.
04/30/2008
06:28

James Howard Kunstler
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James Howard Kunstler warns suburbia that it will run out of energy very soon.
05/01/2008
04:03

Trailers Destroying America - Summer Movie Edition
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Stephen suggests that Indiana Jones make a movie that's more suited for the senior citizen audience.
05/01/2008
02:22

Jenna Bush Wedding
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Stephen hasn't gotten the invitation, but he eagerly gets ready for Jenna Bush's wedding.
05/01/2008
00:31

Intro - 5/1/08
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The summer movies are coming out. Stephen's advice? Stay at home and burn a good book.
05/01/2008
05:29

Formidable Opponent - Electability
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Stephen shows Stephen his chilling vision of our election future.
05/01/2008
04:19

The Word - Free Gas!
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Stephen announces a bold new initiative: Stephen Colbert's Total Gas Holiday.
05/05/2008
02:27

Time's 2008 Top 100 Most Influential
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Stephen loses Time's Top 100 most influential people to Korean pop star Rain.
05/05/2008
01:26

Speed Racer
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Stephen got a sneak peek at Rain's debut role in the new movie Speed Racer and decided to write a sequel.
05/05/2008
00:30

Intro - 5/5/08
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Two candidates propose a gas tax holiday, Stephen humps the Alpha Dog of the Week's leg, and Carl Hiaasen talks about golf.
05/05/2008
04:05

Rain Dance-Off
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Rain shows up at the studio for an after hours dance-off with Stephen.
05/05/2008
02:10

Alpha Dog of the Week - 911 Operator
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Congratulations to the anonymous Tennessee 911 operator who fell asleep during an emergency call.
05/05/2008
04:39

Carl Hiaasen
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Carl Hiaasen feels that every round of golf is a journey into the darkest part of his soul.
05/05/2008
06:09

Nathan Gunn
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Stephen is worried that Nathan Gunn is sending the wrong message by singing opera without a shirt.
05/06/2008
05:02

The Word - Collateral Friendage
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Stephen recommends that President Bush go crazy so McCain can properly disown him.
05/06/2008
02:46

Sexy Voice Study
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Stephen asks Meg the Intern to inventory his pencils.
05/06/2008
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