The Colbert Report

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Season 1
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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 175 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 156 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 175
  3. Negative: 12 out of 175

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  1. MuktarA
    Oct 20, 2005
    10
    I love this show! I was a bit nervous about how it may turn out, but i love it so far. I think the Colbert is very capable of pulling this one off. give it a year and it will be the show everyone is talking about.
  2. RalphD
    Apr 7, 2006
    10
    Excellent satire, skewering Left and Right, Up and Down. Much better than the Daily Show, which we all know is a half-hour propanda diatribe disguised as a comedy show. Stewart's attempts at humor often come off as just nasty remarks.
  3. MichaelS
    May 3, 2006
    10
    Just brilliant. I suspect that what you think of this show has a lot to do with your political point of view. But Colbert is fearless, and his sense of timing is impreccable.
  4. HalleyR.
    May 5, 2006
    10
    There are only two television shows I watch anymore: the Colbert Report and the Daily Show. Which is better? I cannot say. What I can say is there's not another show on television that measures up to these two.
  5. DaniellaP
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    Stephen Colbert Rox! The Colbert Report is one of the funniest shows I have ever seen by far!
  6. AndyD
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    Extremely clever and charismatic, Colbert brings the political hypocrisy The Daily Show exposes into skit-like form.
  7. JoE.
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    Best show on TV
  8. kierf
    Oct 19, 2005
    10
    television needs shows like the colbert report. the daily show is the opening act for stephen colbert's show!
  9. [Anonymous]
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    Fuggin. Genius. Hopefully Colbert will continue to get better as his popularity skyrockets...
  10. A.C
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    hilarious. it's so great! I wasn't sure if he'd be able to keep it up after the opening show, but last night was brilliant. keep it up stephen!
  11. BrianS
    Oct 20, 2005
    10
    Really excellent show. Colbert's character is one of the best things on The Daily Show though, so I hope it [TDS] doesn't suffer without him.
  12. KenO
    Oct 20, 2005
    10
    Great opening show! I hope that he can maintain this parody in the long run.
  13. JasonR
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    Giving the Daily Show a run for it's money... and you know that's saying a lot.
  14. BrandonS
    Mar 5, 2006
    10
    The best show on television since the Daily Show.
  15. GisliB
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    "Knock knock. Who's there? The Truth. No joke." The Colbert Report is the very epitome of excellence--steven is monument to modern Americanism and a brilliant beacon of hope to the opressed Republican masses. The Right finally has a voice in the vortex of bleeding-heart liberalism that is the US media, and it sounds sweeter than the Gipper talking Russia. Watch the report, stay in "Knock knock. Who's there? The Truth. No joke." The Colbert Report is the very epitome of excellence--steven is monument to modern Americanism and a brilliant beacon of hope to the opressed Republican masses. The Right finally has a voice in the vortex of bleeding-heart liberalism that is the US media, and it sounds sweeter than the Gipper talking Russia. Watch the report, stay in school and, most importantly, watch out for bears.… Expand
  16. NateC
    Jul 16, 2006
    10
    This man is my hero. I watch this show along with the Daily Show every Monday through Thursday. The guy just knows what he is talking about. He does the best impression of Conservitive, nationalist, and Catholic news anchors that at some points I believe him. I then realize that it is hilarious. Truthiness!
  17. MelH
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    Finally, a show that is intellectually stimulating AND funny. Sure it's not for everyone, but neither is football to the groin 'common man' humor. It's great to have a show aimed at above average intellect but at the same time has enough funny for everyone.
  18. DustinC
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    Absolutely fantastic show, the writing is great, as is the talent, you really can't deny the quality of the show.
  19. MatthewM
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    So let me get this straight, CNN and FOX can go 24/7, but a half hour of Colbert is too much? Give me a break. This show is perfect. I love Stephens hamming it up to the audience when he jogs over to interview the guest. That is classic. Stop annalyzing the show to death and just sit back and laugh.
  20. HollisH
    Oct 20, 2005
    10
    Brilliant!
  21. ronb
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    I watched it for a week and it is just great and is getting better everyday. I an using quotes as my away message in my AOL
  22. Ian
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    Great show. Do you really get it?
  23. HollisH
    Oct 27, 2005
    10
    Brilliant!
  24. GlennM
    Oct 27, 2005
    10
    pretty hilarious and definetely fun to watch after the daily show.
  25. ErinM
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    you are funny Stephen. Very very funny.
  26. AlexD
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    This show is incredible. While the Daily Show maintains itself on one-liners and references to liberal ideology that often don't make a point in themselves, the Colbert Report actually dissects issues and contains a surprising amount of analysis beneath its humor. Moreover, it doesn't just stick to one side of the political spectrum but remains centrist and critical of all This show is incredible. While the Daily Show maintains itself on one-liners and references to liberal ideology that often don't make a point in themselves, the Colbert Report actually dissects issues and contains a surprising amount of analysis beneath its humor. Moreover, it doesn't just stick to one side of the political spectrum but remains centrist and critical of all points of view. In fact, Colbert performs a remarkable balancing act in framing conservative viewpoints as jokes while choosing his language to be objective, fair and not dismissive. A good example is the bit he did on polar melting. Liberals find it funny because they can pretend whatever is said is ridicule, while conservatives find it funny because what is said has a good bit of truth and isn't worded to imply it didn't. This is a very intellectual show, and it's a shame that it's likely to be doomed because most people simply aren't going to appreciate it for its insight. Also, its timeslot following the overwhelmingly and militantly liberal Daily Show (and indeed its place on Comedy Central) is going to put off a great deal of people who would find much to like. The fact that most reviews don't even highlight its intelligence makes the situation cripplingly worse.… Expand
  27. BrettS
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    More topical hilarity from Comedy Central. Very funny, especially if you watch fox news at all.
  28. StamaS
    Oct 30, 2005
    10
    Some of the finest, cleverest satire on TV, ever. So what if it is hard to sustain, we are lucky to even have a week of this -- much less a season. Plus, the show (and the character) are just getting their sea legs. I predict it will morph into parady, with a reversion to high end (dare I say it) serious conversation, at times, during interviews -- and some people will get this roller Some of the finest, cleverest satire on TV, ever. So what if it is hard to sustain, we are lucky to even have a week of this -- much less a season. Plus, the show (and the character) are just getting their sea legs. I predict it will morph into parady, with a reversion to high end (dare I say it) serious conversation, at times, during interviews -- and some people will get this roller coaster of satire shifting, and some won't.… Expand
  29. alexk
    Jan 29, 2006
    10
    Oh come on people, this show rules! I hate to admit it, but I like this show way better than the Daily Show, but then again I have always been a Colbert fan!
  30. MartyC
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Funniest man now on TV.
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#22 Best TV Season of 2005
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#16 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#43 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    80
    The biggest question hanging over "The Colbert Report" is whether the show’s sendup of the pomposity and fear-mongering of cable news blowhards will be as appealing in the long term as "The Daily Show’s" satire of public figures and the news media as a whole.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    80
    One of Colbert's strengths has always been wordplay, which is in full force on ''The Colbert Report" and gives the show an added level of wit.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    70
    The new show dovetails nicely with its lead-in to present a solid hour of skewered news and punctured pomposity.
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