The Colbert Report

Paul Ryan's Phony Campaign Photo

Season 9 • 10/16/2012

Paul Ryan visits an Ohio soup kitchen for 15 minutes to wash clean dishes and land a photo op.

More

Watching

00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
The Colbert ReportS9

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

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

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

Intro - 10/15/12
The Colbert ReportS9

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

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

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

Supersonic Space Jump
The Colbert ReportS9

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

Affirmative Action Supreme Court Case - Emily Bazelon
The Colbert ReportS9

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 Wealth Edge & "Cool" Debate Technology
The Colbert ReportS9

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

Sign Off - iPhone
The Colbert ReportS9

Stephen captures the moment.
10/16/2012
05:47

Cory Booker
The Colbert ReportS9

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

Affirmative Action Supreme Court Case
The Colbert ReportS9

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
04:06

Paul Ryan's Phony Campaign Photo
The Colbert ReportS9

Paul Ryan ambushes a soup kitchen while Mitt Romney visits the special kitchen in his house that only makes soup.
10/16/2012
03:38

Second Presidential Debate Showdown
The Colbert ReportS9

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

Libya-Gate Scandal
The Colbert ReportS9

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

Sign Off - Loose Teeth
The Colbert ReportS9

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

Mitt's Greatest Debate Triumph
The Colbert ReportS9

Mitt Romney's pre-debate coin flip conquest should improve his chances with undecided voters.
10/17/2012
02:30

Stupid Town Hall Topics
The Colbert ReportS9

Lady issues should be saved for the Sadie Hawkins debate, and Mitt Romney gets to the root of America's supposed gun problem.
10/17/2012
02:58

Alpha Dog of the Week - Scott DesJarlais
The Colbert ReportS9

Republican Congressman Scott DesJarlais stands adamantly against abortion except when it endangers the political life of the father.
10/17/2012
06:00

Tyler Perry
The Colbert ReportS9

Tyler Perry talks about African-American actors in Hollywood, the upcoming election and his latest film, "Alex Cross."
10/17/2012
06:37

Special Report - A Shucking Disaster - Nightmare at the Mitchell Corn Palace
The Colbert ReportS9

People drive from presumably elsewhere to see the historic Mitchell Corn Palace, but this year Director Mark Schilling receives a call that every Corn Palace director dreads.
10/18/2012
03:05

The Killers
The Colbert ReportS9

The alternative rock band chats about Mitt Romney's iPod and clears up a confusing song line for Stephen.
10/18/2012
02:06

Mitt's First Day
The Colbert ReportS9

Mitt Romney's inauguration day schedule exhibits the qualities of a real leader -- or a serious tweaker.
10/18/2012
You may also like5 Videos
Trailer
01:49

"South Park: Snow Day!" Trailer
South Park

Join your favorite South Park characters as they fight for neighborhood dominance during a blizzard in "South Park: Snow Day!," available now.
03/26/2024
Trailer
00:28

Make the Most of a Day Off with "South Park: Snow Day!"
South ParkS26

Join Cartman and the neighborhood kids as they battle Stan, who has his own ideas about the rules of their fantasy game, in the "South Park: Snow Day!" video game, now available to preorder.
12/21/2023
Trailer
01:00

"Star Trek: very Short Treks" Has Lightyears of Laughs
Star Trek: very Short TreksS1

Relive the classic vibe of "Star Trek: The Animated Series," and join Riker, Spock and more Starfleet faces on the bite-sized journeys of "Star Trek: very Short Treks," now streaming.
11/22/2023
Trailer
01:00

Fires and Full Moons Breed a New Terror on Wolf Pack

A California wildfire awakens a werewolf, but a group of curious teens -- once bitten -- will not shy away from the threat of decimation on Wolf Pack, streaming January 26 on Paramount+.
10/12/2022
Trailer
01:41

This Game of M.A.S.H. Is a Real Monster in Cursed Friends
Cursed Friends

Four pals must break an evil spell and change their fates when a classic kid's game to predict the future comes back to haunt them in the Comedy Central original movie Cursed Friends.
10/10/2022