The Colbert Report
Sign Off - A Fax From James Brady
Season 1 E 2 • 10/18/2005
Stephen reads a faxed threat that he received from James Brady, a longtime supporter of gun control.

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01:33
The Colbert ReportS1 E1
Sign Off - Commemorating Chewbacca's American Citizenship
Stephen celebrates the American citizenship of actor Peter Mayhew by adding a Chewbacca doll to his set.
10/17/2005
02:40
The Colbert ReportS1 E1
The Word - Truthiness
Stephen explains the concept of truthiness and makes a pledge to his audience.
10/17/2005
00:31
The Colbert ReportS1 E1
Intro - 10/17/05
Stephen kicks off the inaugural episode with coverage of the bird flu, the danger of Greek letters and a fear greater than fear itself.
10/17/2005
03:41
The Colbert ReportS1 E1
Gravitas-Off with Stone Phillips
Stephen challenges "Dateline NBC" host Stone Phillips to a battle of gravitas.
10/17/2005
04:53
The Colbert ReportS1 E1
ThreatDown - Bird Flu
The avian flu poses a threat to cockfighting, Greek letters take over the names of tropical storms, and James Brady fights gun violence in Florida.
10/17/2005
00:31
The Colbert ReportS1 E2
Intro - 10/18/05
A new Danish prince is born, apes grow more adept at using tools, and Lesley Stahl sits down with Stephen.
10/18/2005
04:47
The Colbert ReportS1 E2
The Word - Bacchanalia
A Long Island high school cancels its annual prom, stating that the students' financial decadence is not something the school condones.
10/18/2005
05:47
The Colbert ReportS1 E2
Lesley Stahl
Award-winning journalist Lesley Stahl discusses Watergate, the Valerie Plame scandal and a new strategy for "60 Minutes."
10/18/2005
01:46
The Colbert ReportS1 E2
All You Need to Know - Illegal Immigration
Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff vows to remove undocumented immigrants from the U.S., and the new Danish prince gets some advice.
10/18/2005
05:20
The Colbert ReportS1 E2
Better Know a District - Georgia's 1st - Jack Kingston
Congressman Jack Kingston chats about living in Ethiopia as a child, his experiences in a fraternity and his favorite "Seinfeld" episode.
10/18/2005
01:49
The Colbert ReportS1 E2
Sign Off - A Fax From James Brady
Stephen reads a faxed threat that he received from James Brady, a longtime supporter of gun control.
10/18/2005
00:35
The Colbert ReportS1 E3
Intro - 10/19/05
A dictator gets his day in court, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are in the family way, and Fareed Zakaria discusses foreign affairs.
10/19/2005
01:02
The Colbert ReportS1 E3
On Notice - Bobby's Candy Apples
Stage Manager Bobby is placed on notice for referring to "caramel apples" as "candy apples."
10/19/2005
02:26
The Colbert ReportS1 E3
Tip/Wag - Teen Pregnancy & Katie's No Lady
Teen pregnancy rates drop even though many teenagers are still engaging in sexual activity, and Katie Holmes gets pregnant out of wedlock.
10/19/2005
04:15
The Colbert ReportS1 E3
The Word - Disappointed
After sharing the benefits of a caramel apple in the morning, Stephen explains how the media is mishandling Saddam Hussein's trial.
10/19/2005
06:15
The Colbert ReportS1 E3
Fareed Zakaria
Fareed Zakaria of "Newsweek" discusses outsourcing, Saddam Hussein's trial and his own centrist views.
10/19/2005
03:18
The Colbert ReportS1 E3
Stephen Settles the Debate - Whales and Cod vs. Polar Bears and Seal Hunters
With global warming melting the Arctic ice cap, several animals -- including whales, cod, polar bears and seals -- may need to adapt to changes in their ecosystem.
10/19/2005
01:19
The Colbert ReportS1 E3
Sign Off - The In-Box - You're Great
Stephen reads two complimentary letters from his fans and one much less flattering letter.
10/19/2005
00:32
The Colbert ReportS1 E4
Intro - 10/20/05
Obesity in America climbs, foreign news becomes easier to understand, and financial expert Jim Cramer sits down with Stephen.
10/20/2005
02:00
The Colbert ReportS1 E4
Sign Off - Credit Cards
In order to stave off bankruptcy, average Americans must begin using as many credit cards as possible.
10/20/2005
02:48
The Colbert ReportS1 E4
Avian Flu
As most news networks emphasis the worst parts of the bird flu epidemic, Stephen takes a cue from Fox News and throws a little bit of Lisa Loeb into his reporting.
10/20/2005
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