The Colbert Report
Supersonic Space Jump
Season 9 E 9 • 10/15/2012

Millions watch daredevil Felix Baumgartner parachute from the mesosphere without turning into a spacesuit full of wet dog food.

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04:55

The Colbert ReportS9 E8
Chrystia Freeland

In her book "Plutocrats," Chrystia Freeland argues that today's global economy allows the super rich to disregard the American middle class.
10/11/2012
07:36

The Colbert ReportS9 E8
This Changes Everything - Obama's Martian Gayness

Rumors of President Obama's secret gay Martian past emanate from a top-secret government space teleportation program.
10/11/2012
02:36

The Colbert ReportS9 E8
The Vice-Presidential Debate

Vice-presidential candidates Joe Biden and Paul Ryan debate in Kentucky, and critics question Barack Obama's relationship to moderator Martha Raddatz's ex-husband.
10/11/2012
00:36

The Colbert ReportS9 E8
Intro - 10/11/12

Obama faces an "October surprise," scientists discover a new species of turtle, and Chrystia Freeland examines the super-rich in her book, "Plutocrats."
10/11/2012
04:46

The Colbert ReportS9 E8
Formidable Opponent - Mitt Romney

Stephen argues the centrist Mitt Romney seen at the debate is the real Mitt Romney, but Stephen thinks Stephen got sucked in.
10/11/2012
07:16

The Colbert ReportS9 E9
Evan Thomas

Journalist Evan Thomas describes President Eisenhower's moderate Republicanism, bluffs with nuclear weapons and relationship with the CIA.
10/15/2012
00:06

The Colbert ReportS9 E9
Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
10/15/2012
06:00

The Colbert ReportS9 E9
Tip/Wag - Norway & American Family Association

Europe grants itself the Nobel Peace Prize, and liberal social engineering erases heterosexual boundaries at the lunch table.
10/15/2012
00:38

The Colbert ReportS9 E9
Intro - 10/15/12

The Nobel Committees name the Nobel Prize winners, a criminal runs loose in Florida, and Evan Thomas explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's influence on modern nuclear policy.
10/15/2012
03:55

The Colbert ReportS9 E9
Monkey on the Lam - Florida - Monkey on the Gram

The people of St. Petersburg have ignored Stephen's selfless attempts to macaque-block them, and now the plundering monkey has come back to bite them.
10/15/2012
02:41

The Colbert ReportS9 E9
Supersonic Space Jump

Millions watch daredevil Felix Baumgartner parachute from the mesosphere without turning into a spacesuit full of wet dog food.
10/15/2012
04:51

The Colbert ReportS9 E10
Affirmative Action Supreme Court Case - Emily Bazelon

Yale research fellow Emily Bazelon discusses Justice Kennedy's affirmative action views and the role of socioeconomics in college admissions.
10/16/2012
03:10

The Colbert ReportS9 E10
The Wealth Edge & "Cool" Debate Technology

Mitt Romney identifies with audience members who earn $91,000 a year, and CNN allows Web users to share their favorite debate moments.
10/16/2012
00:08

The Colbert ReportS9 E10
Sign Off - iPhone

Stephen captures the moment.
10/16/2012
04:06

The Colbert ReportS9 E10
Paul Ryan's Phony Campaign Photo

Paul Ryan ambushes a soup kitchen while Mitt Romney visits the special kitchen in his house that only makes soup.
10/16/2012
05:47

The Colbert ReportS9 E10
Cory Booker

Newark Mayor Cory Booker reviews Barack Obama's debate performance, Democratic support for faith-based programs and his online activism project, #waywire.
10/16/2012
02:49

The Colbert ReportS9 E10
Affirmative Action Supreme Court Case

Abigail Fisher sues the University of Texas for its affirmative action admission policies, and Chief Justice John Roberts wants America to quit discriminating on its own.
10/16/2012
03:38

The Colbert ReportS9 E11
Second Presidential Debate Showdown

President Obama's first debate debacle wins him low expectations, and the second debate turns into a blood sport.
10/17/2012
03:55

The Colbert ReportS9 E11
Libya-Gate Scandal

America can't be sure President Obama was talking about Benghazi in that Benghazi speech the day after the Benghazi attacks.
10/17/2012
00:09

The Colbert ReportS9 E11
Sign Off - Loose Teeth

Stephen spits out his teeth.
10/17/2012
01:33

The Colbert ReportS9 E11
Mitt's Greatest Debate Triumph

Mitt Romney's pre-debate coin flip conquest should improve his chances with undecided voters.
10/17/2012
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