The Colbert Report
Sean Carroll
Season 9 E 30 • 11/29/2012

Cosmologist Sean Carroll discusses his book, "The Particle at the End of the Universe: How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World."

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00:35

The Colbert ReportS9 E29
Intro - 11/28/12

The war on men is like the war on women, Senate members debate the filibuster, and Frank Oz plugs "Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut."
11/28/2012
04:56

The Colbert ReportS9 E29
The Word - Sisters Are Doing It to Themselves

According to Fox News's Suzanne Venker, modern women scare quality men away from marriage and undermine their ability to support a family.
11/28/2012
07:31

The Colbert ReportS9 E29
Frank Oz

Frank Oz discusses his famous performances as Yoda, Fozzie Bear, and more, and explains why he prefers "Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut" over the original.
11/28/2012
04:34

The Colbert ReportS9 E29
Record Powerball Jackpot

After he wins the record lotto prize, Stephen will no longer have to slave away for the man 30 minutes a day, four days a week.
11/28/2012
00:11

The Colbert ReportS9 E29
Sign Off - Stephen's Muppet

Stephen's doppelganger says goodnight.
11/28/2012
00:47

The Colbert ReportS9 E30
Sign Off - Acceptance Speech

Stephen thanks his agent, lawn guy and family.
11/29/2012
00:32

The Colbert ReportS9 E30
Intro - 11/29/12

Guns go to college, a major magazine slights Stephen, and theoretical physicist Sean Carroll shares his latest book.
11/29/2012
05:58

The Colbert ReportS9 E30
Top 10 of 2012 & Operation Killing "Killing Kennedy"

While the media compiles countdown lists, Stephen competes for Time magazine's attention and goes after Bill O'Reilly's book, "Killing Kennedy."
11/29/2012
03:26

The Colbert ReportS9 E30
Moon-Shattering News

America fell from greatness when milquetoast Dwight D. Eisenhower wimped out on the country's nuclear lunar program.
11/29/2012
03:28

The Colbert ReportS9 E30
Tip/Wag - Gay Rights Pioneers & Gun Dorms

Boeing's blatant devaluing of gay staff is great for the company's bottom line, and college is the time to do shots and get shot.
11/29/2012
06:42

The Colbert ReportS9 E30
Sean Carroll

Cosmologist Sean Carroll discusses his book, "The Particle at the End of the Universe: How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World."
11/29/2012
06:47

The Colbert ReportS9 E31
Ian McKellen

An annoying Tolkien super fan knows more about Sir Ian McKellen's character in "The Hobbit" than he does.
12/03/2012
06:03

The Colbert ReportS9 E31
The Word - Base Instincts

In the good old bad days of the 80s, Republicans could turn out the suburban white vote simply by showing images of fearsome felons.
12/03/2012
00:08

The Colbert ReportS9 E31
Sign Off - The Pundit: Or Colbert and Back Again - Sting

Stephen raises the lost Gondolin blade.
12/03/2012
03:51

The Colbert ReportS9 E31
The Pundit: Or Colbert and Back Again - Hobbit Week Lineup

"The Hobbit" costars visit The Report, and director Peter Jackson dubs Stephen the biggest Tolkien geek he's ever met.
12/03/2012
00:36

The Colbert ReportS9 E31
The Pundit: Or Colbert and Back Again

The Report kicks off Hobbit Week with a tour over Mordhattan, Brook Lands and The Queen's Realm.
12/03/2012
03:31

The Colbert ReportS9 E31
Senior Moment - Granny Pods

Why should seniors spend time in a cold hospital environment far from their families when they could be in a cold hospital environment within sight of their families?
12/03/2012
06:38

The Colbert ReportS9 E32
Martin Freeman

Actor Martin Freeman congratulates Stephen on his Tolkien quiz victory and shares his best Bilbo Baggins moment.
12/04/2012
00:11

The Colbert ReportS9 E32
Sign Off - The Pundit: Or Colbert and Back Again - Rivendell

Stephen smokes his wizardly pipe in Rivendell.
12/04/2012
02:24

The Colbert ReportS9 E32
The Pundit: Or Colbert and Back Again - Hobbit Week Night Two

Wizardly weed is good for special smoke rings, and guest Martin Freeman plays Bilbo Baggins in "The Hobbit."
12/04/2012
08:01

The Colbert ReportS9 E32
Low-T & Low-O

An easily spread endocrine toxin boosts men's testosterone levels, while 11% to 41% of women suffer from female orgasmic disorder.
12/04/2012
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