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Season 5

The Colbert Report

Season 5

  • 2009
  1. John King Episode 1 John King January 5, 2009 Stephen congratulates John King and the rest of the media on getting Obama elected.
  2. Matt Miller Episode 2 Matt Miller January 6, 2009 Matt Miller says the government must make sure we have basic securities like health care and pensions.
  3. Benicio Del Toro Episode 3 Benicio Del Toro January 7, 2009 Benicio Del Toro talks about meeting Castro to prepare for "Che."
  4. Lawrence Lessig Episode 4 Lawrence Lessig January 8, 2009 Lawrence Lessig says the outdated copyright laws have turned our kids into criminals.
  5. Anthony Romero Episode 5 Anthony Romero January 12, 2009 Anthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.
  6. Niall Ferguson Episode 6 Niall Ferguson January 13, 2009 Niall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.
  7. Alan Khazei Episode 7 Alan Khazei January 14, 2009 Barack Obama may be over-marketed, and Alan Khazei wants Americans to volunteer.
  8. David Gregory, Shepard Fairey Episode 8 David Gregory, Shepard Fairey January 15, 2009 A look back on President Bush's relationship with the media -- Stephen wonders if tonight's the night they finally do it and Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone.
  9. Frank Rich Episode 9 Frank Rich January 19, 2009 Frank Rich says George W. Bush delivers a message of hope for mediocrity.
  10. Jabari Asim Episode 10 Jabari Asim January 20, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes Washington Post columnist and author of The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why, Jabari Asim.
  11. Elizabeth Alexander Episode 11 Elizabeth Alexander January 21, 2009 Elizabeth Alexander explains to Stephen the difference between a metaphor and a lie.
  12. Jon Meacham Episode 12 Jon Meacham January 22, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek editor and author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, Jon Meacham.
  13. Chris Mooney, Ed Young Episode 13 Chris Mooney, Ed Young January 26, 2009 Obama changes Bush's policy on science, and Ed Young thinks married people should have more sex.
  14. Philippe Petit Episode 14 Philippe Petit January 27, 2009 Documentary, "Man on Wire"
  15. Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton Episode 15 Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton January 28, 2009
  16. John Podesta Episode 16 John Podesta January 29, 2009 President and CEO, Center for American Progress
  17. Dan Zaccagnino Episode 17 Dan Zaccagnino February 2, 2009 The government collapses in Iceland, and Stephen gets mad at Dan Zaccagnino.
  18. Henry Louis Gates Jr. Episode 18 Henry Louis Gates Jr. February 3, 2009 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. says Abraham Lincoln was always against slavery, but he wasn't a fan of black people.
  19. Steve Martin Episode 19 Steve Martin February 4, 2009 Actor, "The Pink Panther 2"
  20. James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer Episode 20 James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer February 5, 2009 Stephen salutes the Boy Scouts, and Jonah Lehrer discusses the neuroscience of decision-making.
  21. TV on the Radio Episode 21 TV on the Radio February 9, 2009 Stephen welcomes musical guest TV On The Radio.
  22. Robert Ballard Episode 22 Robert Ballard February 10, 2009 It's tough times for the Republican Party, and Stephen gives a shout out to a former employee.
  23. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steven Pinker Episode 23 Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steven Pinker February 11, 2009 New York Times article, "My Genomic Self"
  24. David Ross, Ed Colbert, Adam Gopnik Episode 24 David Ross, Ed Colbert, Adam Gopnik February 12, 2009 Adam Gopnik claims that faith and fear no longer rule our lives because of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
  25. Father James Martin, Helen Fisher Episode 25 Father James Martin, Helen Fisher February 23, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief scientific advisor for chemistry.com, anthropology professor and author of Why Him? Why Her?: Finding Real Love By Understanding Your Personality Type, Helen Fisher.
  26. Cliff Sloan Episode 26 Cliff Sloan February 24, 2009 Cliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law.
  27. John Fetterman Episode 27 John Fetterman February 25, 2009 Mayor John Fetterman believes Braddock, PA is a great place to spend some of the stimulus money.
  28. Kris Kristofferson Episode 28 Kris Kristofferson February 26, 2009 Stephen wants to know how Kris Kristofferson can be a country musician and a liberal at the same time.
  29. David Byrne Episode 29 David Byrne March 2, 2009 Late at night, who does David Byrne fear David Byrne is?
  30. Mark Bittman Episode 30 Mark Bittman March 3, 2009 President Obama taxes the rich to pay for universal health care, and South Carolina may finally end gun prostitution.
  31. Carl Wilson Episode 31 Carl Wilson March 4, 2009 Carl Wilson tries to understand the popularity of Celine Dion in "Let's Talk About Love" and will NASA name part of the space station after Stephen if he changes his…
  32. Steven Johnson Episode 32 Steven Johnson March 5, 2009 Steven Johnson talks about Joseph Priestley, the man who first realized that plants actually create the oxygen we breathe.
  33. Lisa Hannigan Episode 33 Lisa Hannigan March 9, 2009 Lisa Hannigan sewed the cover, liner notes and lyrics of her album "Sea Sew."
  34. William Gerstenmaier, Dr. Jay Keasling Episode 34 William Gerstenmaier, Dr. Jay Keasling March 10, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes microbiologist and member of the Joint BioEnergy Institute, Dr. Jay Keasling. Also Stephen talks with NASA's associate administrator for space operations Bill Gerstenmaier about the Kepler Probe…
  35. Howard Fineman Episode 35 Howard Fineman March 11, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek correspondent and author of 'The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates that Define and Inspire Our Country', Howard Fineman.
  36. Simon Johnson, Peter Singer Episode 36 Simon Johnson, Peter Singer March 12, 2009 Peter Singer urges Stephen to give money to poor people rather than enjoying it himself.
  37. Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman Episode 37 Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman March 16, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Graveyard Book'.
  38. David Grann Episode 38 David Grann March 17, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon'.
  39. Juan Cole Episode 39 Juan Cole March 18, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'Engaging the Muslim World'.
  40. John McCardell Episode 40 John McCardell March 19, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of Choose Responsibility.
  41. Derrick Pitts Episode 41 Derrick Pitts March 30, 2009 The guest tonight is Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at The Franklin Institute.
  42. David Plotz Episode 42 David Plotz March 31, 2009 David Plotz, Author of 'Good Book LP' talks to Stephen tonight.
  43. Dambisa Moyo Episode 43 Dambisa Moyo April 1, 2009 Author of "Dead Aid", Dambisa Moyo is the guest on tonight's show.
  44. Biz Stone Episode 44 Biz Stone April 2, 2009 One of the co-founders of Twitter is the guest for tonight's show.
  45. Tom Brokaw, Rich Lowry Episode 45 Tom Brokaw, Rich Lowry April 6, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of Banquo's Ghosts, Rich Lowry.
  46. Queen Noor Episode 46 Queen Noor April 7, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes Jordan's Queen Noor.
  47. Phil Bronstein Episode 47 Phil Bronstein April 8, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the editor at large for the San Francisco Chronicle, Phil Bronstein.
  48. Episode 48 Bart Ehrman April 9, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes Bible expert and author of Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them), Bart Ehrman.
  49. Episode 49 Sunita L. Williams, Susie Orbach April 14, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes psychotherapist and author of Bodies, Susie Orbach. Also, Stephen talks with NASA's Deputy Chief, Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center, Sunita Williams about the naming of…
  50. Episode 50 Jim Lehrer April 15, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the anchor of PBS' NewsHour and author of Oh, Jonny, Jim Lehrer.
  51. Episode 51 Kanishk Tharoor, Doug Kmiec April 16, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the former head of the Office of Legal Council for both President Reagan and George Bush Sr., and author of Can a Catholic Support Him? Asking the…
  52. Episode 52 Ken Quinn, Sheriff Joe Arpaio April 20, 2009 Sheriff Joe Arpaio denies that he focuses too much on illegal immigration.
  53. Episode 53 Coach Mike Kryzewski April 21, 2009 Tonight Stephen talks with Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
  54. Episode 54 Ira Glass April 22, 2009 Tonight Stephen talks with host of This American Life, Ira Glass.
  55. Episode 55 Elizabeth Bintliff April 23, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the West Africa Program Officer for Heifer International, Elizabeth Bintliff.
  56. Episode 56 The Decemberists April 27, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes musical group The Decemberists.
  57. Episode 57 David Gross April 28, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of 'Dumb Money: How Our Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation', Daniel Gross. Also, Stephen talks with war correspondent Richard Engel.
  58. Episode 58 David Kessler April 29, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes former FDA commissioner and author of The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, David Kessler.
  59. Episode 59 Jonathan Alter, Ethan Nadelman April 30, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadlemann.
  60. Episode 60 J.J. Abrams May 4, 2009 The Prescott Group needs a bailout, and J.J. Abrams reveals clues to Stephen's Persian Gulf mystery.
  61. Episode 61 Cliff Sloan, Paul Rieckhoff May 5, 2009 Cliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law and Paul Rieckhoff wants to make sure returning veterans get education, employment and health…
  62. Episode 62 Laurie Garrett May 6, 2009 President Obama's approval numbers are at 67%, and public health expert Laurie Garrett is here to shed some light on the swine flu.
  63. Episode 63 Mitchell Joachim May 7, 2009 It's Bring Your Savior to Work Day, and Mitchell Joachim wants to build carbon-neutral cities.
  64. Episode 64 Jeff Daniels May 11, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels Also, Stephen talks with the vice president of policy at Demos.org, Tamara Draut about credit cart reform.
  65. Episode 65 Ron Howard May 12, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the producer & director of Angels & Demons, Ron Howard. Also, Stephen talks with the head of Latin American Division of the Council on Foreign Relations, Julia…
  66. Episode 66 Michael Pollan May 13, 2009 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Michael Pollan.
  67. Episode 67 Yusuf Islam May 14, 2009 Donald Trump allows Miss California to keep her crown, the DonorsChoose competition continues, and Yusuf performs.
  68. Episode 68 Meghan McCain May 18, 2009 Meghan McCain loves the Republican Party and wants to save it from the people trying to make it more extreme.
  69. Episode 69 Walter Kirn May 19, 2009 Republicans find a way to make us love them again, and a Difference Maker stands up to the government.
  70. Episode 70 Seth Shostak May 20, 2009 Torture memo author John Yoo gets a newspaper column, and Nancy Pelosi says the CIA lied to her.
  71. Episode 71 Green Day May 21, 2009 Stephen reveals most of the Indian election results, and Green Day talks about their album, "21st Century Breakdown."
  72. Episode 72 Jeffrey Toobin, Sen. Byron Dorgan June 1, 2009 Republicans could lose their Latino voter, and you can see Stephen's Persian Gulf destination from Sarah Palin's house.
  73. Episode 73 Katty Kay June 2, 2009 The FDA challenges medical claims made by Cheerios, and Jim Moran protects kids from erectile dysfunction advertising.
  74. Episode 74 Eric Schlosser June 3, 2009 California allows some gay couples to stay married, and Obama invites Iran to celebrate 4th of July.
  75. Episode 75 Dag Soderberg, David Byrne June 4, 2009 Wikipedia takes on the Church of Scientology, and the latest on abstinence-only education will be worth the wait.
  76. General Raymond Odierno Episode 76 General Raymond Odierno June 8, 2009 General Ray Odierno steps up to the plate to be Stephen’s first guest in Iraq.
  77. Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom Episode 77 Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom June 9, 2009 Stephen welcomes Sergeant Robin Balcom and Specialist Tareq Salha to his international desk of wisdom and truthiness.
  78. Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby Episode 78 Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby June 10, 2009 Tom Hanks and Stephen prepare a care package, and Charles H. Jacoby Jr. picks his favorite soldier.
  79. Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Command Sgt. Major Frank Grippe Episode 79 Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Command Sgt. Major Frank Grippe June 11, 2009 George W. Bush praises the troops, and Frank A. Grippe orders his officers to sing the Army song.
  80. Episode 80 Austan Goolsbee June 15, 2009 Stephen gives advice to the next leader of North Korea, and asks Austan Goolsbee if his arm gets tired from throwing money at problems.
  81. Episode 81 Karim Sadjadpour, Jim Rogers June 16, 2009 According to polls, 120% say the Iranian election wasn't rigged, and Jim Rogers wants to reduce Duke Energy's carbon footprint.
  82. Episode 82 Joshua Micah Marshall June 17, 2009 Sonia Sotomayor belongs to an exclusive women's-only club, and Joshua Micah Marshall won't be doing the pointing and talking.
  83. Episode 83 Paul Muldoon June 18, 2009 Someone finally agrees to accept Gitmo detainees, and Stephen nails poet Paul Muldoon.
  84. Episode 84 Simon Schama June 22, 2009 Stephen suggests punching randomly until we find the enemy among us, and Simon Schama writes a history of the future of America.
  85. Episode 85 Howard Dean, David Kilcullen June 23, 2009 David Kilcullen fights wars by taking a local approach to combat smaller guerrilla movements.
  86. Episode 86 Matthew Crawford June 24, 2009 The Jonas Brothers don't abstain from making awesome rock, and Matthew Crawford believes in working with his hands.
  87. Episode 87 Jim Fouratt June 25, 2009 ABC turns their network over to Barack Obama, and Jim Fouratt meets the leader of the gay shame movement.
  88. Episode 88 Neil DeGrasse Tyson June 29, 2009 Neil deGrasse Tyson tries to make science accessible to whomever wants to reach out and touch it.
  89. Episode 89 Alexi Lalas, Kevin Mattson June 30, 2009 Stephen questions whether America should embrace soccer, and Kevin Mattson thinks Jimmy Carter was underappreciated.
  90. Episode 90 Nicholas Kristof July 1, 2009 The Supreme Court takes its recess, and Nicholas Kristof discusses "It's Time to Learn From Frogs" after crossing five lanes of busy traffic.
  91. Episode 91 Ed Viesturs July 2, 2009 Congress passes a renewable energy bill, and climber Ed Viesturs scales Stephen's ego.
  92. Episode 92 Paul Rieckhoff, Paul Krugman July 13, 2009 The Sotomayor confirmation hearings begin, and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman knows a lot about money.
  93. Episode 93 Leymah Gbowee July 14, 2009 Stephen suggests looking for change in the folds of Barney Frank, and asks Leymah Gbowee where Liberia is.
  94. Episode 94 Douglas Rushkoff July 15, 2009 There's bad news for people with target-shaped birthmarks, and Douglas Rushkoff lets Jews and Freemasons off the hook.
  95. Edmund Andrews Episode 95 Edmund Andrews July 16, 2009 Stephen is emotionally dead inside, and Ed Andrews should write about teen vampires if he wants to get out of debt.
  96. Geoffrey Canada, Bob Park Episode 96 Geoffrey Canada, Bob Park July 20, 2009 Geoffrey Canada can't find any area where white men are being disproportionately victimized and Bob Park doesn't understand why humans need go to space when robots can do a better…
  97. Dr. Aaron Carroll Episode 97 Dr. Aaron Carroll July 21, 2009 Stephen will be the mighty oak when he investigates Acorn, and Aaron Carroll believes America should have a single-payer system.
  98. Matthew Waxman, Chris Anderson Episode 98 Matthew Waxman, Chris Anderson July 22, 2009 The truth behind the CIA's secret assassination squad is revealed, and Chris Anderson talks about a future economy where everything is free.
  99. Episode 99 Zev Chafets July 23, 2009 The British announce plans to cut and run, Tom Vilsack drops out of the presidential race, and Zev Chafets angles for a Christmas present.
  100. Movits! Episode 100 Movits! July 27, 2009 A report on tasers may shock you, and Swedish band Movits! helps Stephen put his Ikea futon together
  101. Arianna Huffington Episode 101 Arianna Huffington July 28, 2009 Arianna Huffington was born in the United States, but she cultivated an accent to give herself an air of being an ethnic minority.
  102. Kevin Baker Episode 102 Kevin Baker July 29, 2009 Lance Armstrong comes in third in the Tour de France, and Kevin Baker says Obama is the new Hoover.
  103. Kathryn Bigelow Episode 103 Kathryn Bigelow July 30, 2009 Kathryn Bigelow's war movie, "The Hurt Locker," is getting great reviews, despite not having explosions and ear-splitting sound effects.
  104. General Anthony Zinni Episode 104 General Anthony Zinni August 3, 2009 President Obama finds a way to pay for health care, and General Anthony Zinni will wax Stephen's chest.
  105. Kurt Andersen Episode 105 Kurt Andersen August 4, 2009 According to Kurt Andersen, the economic and health crises give Americans a brief chance to get things where they want them.
  106. Kris Kobach Episode 106 Kris Kobach August 5, 2009 Kris Kobach wants to fight illegal immigration on the local level and reward the people willing to come to this country legally.
  107. Meryl Streep Episode 107 Meryl Streep August 6, 2009 Stephen reviews the movies that are destroying America and talks to Meryl Streep about her role as Julia Child.
  108. Sen. Barbara Boxer Episode 108 Sen. Barbara Boxer August 10, 2009 Vladimir Putin returns to the spotlight, and Stephen interviews Barbara Boxer with deaf suspicion.
  109. Jonathan Cohn Episode 109 Jonathan Cohn August 11, 2009 Afghanistan prepares for Bring Your Rocket Launcher to Work Day, and Jonathan Cohn explains why America's having a health care crisis.
  110. Mark Johnson Episode 110 Mark Johnson August 12, 2009 Americans speak Glenn Beck's mind at town hall meetings, and Mark Johnson spreads peace through music.
  111. Mark Devlin Episode 111 Mark Devlin August 13, 2009 Glenn Beck loses his sponsors, and Mark Devlin uses giant balloons to life telescopes to the edge of space.
  112. Bill McKibben Episode 112 Bill McKibben August 17, 2009 Reporters get so desperate they'll even work for a newspaper, and Bill McKibben lowers carbon dioxide levels by not exhaling when he talks.
  113. Robert Wright Episode 113 Robert Wright August 18, 2009
  114. Ang Lee Episode 114 Ang Lee August 19, 2009 Ang Lee captures the hope and optimism of tired, dirty kids in his movie, "Taking Woodstock."
  115. Chris Matthews Episode 115 Chris Matthews August 20, 2009 The Earth's population nears 7 billion, and Chris Matthews discusses his documentary, "The Kennedy Brothers."
  116. Cory Booker Episode 116 Cory Booker September 14, 2009 The health care debate rages on, MTV's VMAs deliver a shock, and Cory Booker admits he is the mayor of Newark.
  117. Christiane Amanpour Episode 117 Christiane Amanpour September 15, 2009 Christiane Amanpour is going to make Americans care about the rest of the world with her CNN show "Amanpour."
  118. Tony Danza Episode 118 Tony Danza September 16, 2009 Obama indoctrinates America's school children, Tucker Carlson reveals Muslims' influence on textbooks, and The Flaming Lips perform.
  119. Frank Bruni Episode 119 Frank Bruni September 17, 2009 Stephen resurrects the U.S. military technique of staring at a goats and Frank Bruni talks about mastering his addiction to compulsive eating as a food critic for the New York…
  120. Tue, Sep 22, 2009 Episode 120 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 September 22, 2009 The Senate votes to allow guns on trains, and Shai Agassi wants us all to drive electric cars.
  121. AJ Jacobs Episode 121 AJ Jacobs September 23, 2009 AJ Jacobs' life experiments include following all the rules of the Bible, trying to be the most rational person alive and radical honesty.
  122. Ken Burns Episode 122 Ken Burns September 24, 2009 The Republican Party is accused of racism, another holiday is under attack, and Ken Burns makes a documentary about national parks.
  123. Sheryl WuDunn Episode 123 Sheryl WuDunn September 28, 2009 Sheryl WuDunn believes giving women loans and educating girls is the way to lift developing nations out of poverty.
  124. Matt Latimer / Out Of The Closet Episode 124 Matt Latimer / Out Of The Closet September 29, 2009 An exciting new tobacco product hits the market, and Matt Latimer recalls his Bush speechwriting days.
  125. Wed, Sep 30, 2009 Episode 125 Wed, Sep 30, 2009 September 30, 2009 Stephen has an update on his space treadmill, and he'll evolve Richard Dawkins' book into tiny shreds of paper.
  126. Francis Collins Episode 126 Francis Collins October 1, 2009 Francis Collins informs Stephen that it's going to take time for stem cell research to give him crab claws.
  127. Arne Duncan Episode 127 Arne Duncan October 5, 2009 President Obama proposes a longer school year, and Arne Duncan could only get a job as a secretary.
  128. The Mountain Goats Episode 128 The Mountain Goats October 6, 2009 The Mountain Goats perform "Psalms 40:2" from their album, "The Life of the World to Come."
  129. Alison Gopnik Episode 129 Alison Gopnik October 7, 2009 Doctors invent a radical new surgery, and Alison Gopnik says babies can help us understand deep philosophical questions.
  130. Thu, Oct 8, 2009 Episode 130 Thu, Oct 8, 2009 October 8, 2009 The media attacks Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh may buy a football team, and Colin Beavan makes no environmental impact.
  131. Shashi Tharoor, Dr. Sanjay Gupta Episode 131 Shashi Tharoor, Dr. Sanjay Gupta October 12, 2009 Stephen takes on Norwegians for giving Obama the Nobel Peace Prize, plays tennis with James Blake and talks zombies with Sanjay Gupta.
  132. David Javerbaum, Sylvia Earle Episode 132 David Javerbaum, Sylvia Earle October 13, 2009 Stephen posts Twitter updates on Miley Cyrus, talks fetuses with David Javerbaum and asks Sylvia Earle why he should care about the ocean.
  133. Amy Farrell, The RZA Episode 133 Amy Farrell, The RZA October 14, 2009 Stephen gets angry over health care reform, discusses obesity with Amy Farrell, and talks wisdom with the RZA.
  134. Jerry Mitchell Episode 134 Jerry Mitchell October 15, 2009 Stephen proves that mayo is the illest condiment, asks Jerry Mitchell what a newspaper reporter is and unveils his new portrait.
  135. Cornel West Episode 135 Cornel West October 26, 2009 Stephen criticizes Washington State, endorses your job application and disagrees with everything Cornel West stands for.
  136. Tue, Oct 27, 2009 Episode 136 Tue, Oct 27, 2009 October 27, 2009 The Catholic Church reaches out to former members, and Gail Collins talks about the modern American woman.
  137. Brian Cox Episode 137 Brian Cox October 28, 2009 Stephen finds out what broke the largest particle accelerator and preps for his interview with Brian Cox by watching "Baby Einstein" tapes.
  138. Bill Simmons Episode 138 Bill Simmons October 29, 2009 Stephen talks to Rosanne Cash about torturing detainees with music and discusses "Teen Wolf" with Bill Simmons.
  139. Nicholas Thompson Episode 139 Nicholas Thompson November 2, 2009 Stephen sponsors the U.S. speedskating team, analyzes Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakfast and disputes the end of the Cold War with Nicholas Thompson.
  140. Andrew Sullivan Episode 140 Andrew Sullivan November 3, 2009 Stephen makes history with the U.S. Speedskating team, covers a gay couple's arrest on Mormon Church property and wants Andrew Sullivan to admit he's wrong.
  141. Harold Evans Episode 141 Harold Evans November 4, 2009 Stephen declares Barack Obama the loser, gets dunked in water by Al Gore and asks Harold Evans if he's going to be a chimney sweep.
  142. Thu, Nov 5, 2009 Episode 142 Thu, Nov 5, 2009 November 5, 2009 Stephen puts Canada on notice with Joey Cheek, introduces Vaxaconda and talks to William Bratton about McGruff the Crime Dog.
  143. Mon, Nov 9, 2009 Episode 143 Mon, Nov 9, 2009 November 9, 2009 Stephen asks Mike Castle why he can't marry a chicken, helps Katherine Reutter win a gold medal, and talks art with Thomas Campbell.
  144. Maria Shriver Episode 144 Maria Shriver November 10, 2009 Stephen defends Barney Frank for not recognizing marijuana, enjoys a Taser XREP ad and feeds ice cream to Maria Shriver.
  145. Christopher Caldwell Episode 145 Christopher Caldwell November 11, 2009 Stephen believes bankers are God's representatives, criticizes "Sesame Street" and asks Christopher Caldwell where the Muslim pope is.
  146. Woody Harrelson Episode 146 Woody Harrelson November 12, 2009 Stephen uses Miracle Whip money to buy mayo, claims Lou Dobbs' audience and shaves Woody Harrelson's head.
  147. Mon, Nov 16, 2009 Episode 147 Mon, Nov 16, 2009 November 16, 2009 Stephen shows Barack Obama how to greet foreign leaders, offers to sing in Aerosmith, and discusses architecture with Paul Goldberger.
  148. Malcolm Gladwell Episode 148 Malcolm Gladwell November 17, 2009 Stephen talks to Marc Kielburger about child labor, skateboards with Jackie Speier and asks Malcolm Gladwell to explain a New Yorker cartoon.
  149. Norah Jones Episode 149 Norah Jones November 18, 2009 Sarah Palin has a 400-page book, "2012" takes the world by storm, and Norah Jones talks about her famous father, Indiana.
  150. Thu, Nov 19, 2009 Episode 150 Thu, Nov 19, 2009 November 19, 2009 The Senate introduces a tax on plastic surgery, and Elvis Costello plays "Cheap Reward" with Stephen.
  151. Dan Esty, Cevin Soling Episode 151 Dan Esty, Cevin Soling November 30, 2009 Stephen talks to Dan Esty about global warming, forces Joseph Cirincione to play "Sanction, Bomb, Marry?" and compares school to prison with Cevin Soling
  152. Tue, Dec 1, 2009 Episode 152 Tue, Dec 1, 2009 December 1, 2009 Stephen profiles a made-up district, discusses alien Jesus with Guy Consolmagno and helps Sherman Alexie save part of white culture
  153. Wed, Dec 2, 2009 Episode 153 Wed, Dec 2, 2009 December 2, 2009 Stephen critiques President Obama's speech, presents a device that lets him poop whenever he wants, and questions Craig Watson's innocence
  154. Thu, Dec 3, 2009 Episode 154 Thu, Dec 3, 2009 December 3, 2009 Stephen covers Tiger Woods' car crash, tries out for the U.S. skeleton team and talks to Janet Napolitano about the color-coded threat level.
  155. Mon, Dec 7, 2009 Episode 155 Mon, Dec 7, 2009 December 7, 2009 Bill T. Jones describes how Fela Kuti fought against the Nigerian government with his music.
  156. Senator Bernie Sanders, Andy Schlafly Episode 156 Senator Bernie Sanders, Andy Schlafly December 8, 2009 Stephen gives Bernie Sanders a chance to address the vicious socialist rumors and discusses the best of the public with Andy Schlafly.
  157. Wed, Dec 9, 2009 Episode 157 Wed, Dec 9, 2009 December 9, 2009 Stephen appeals to the monkey demographic, gets a visit from Krampus and calls out Goldman Sachs with Matt Taibbi.
  158. Thu, Dec 10, 2009 Episode 158 Thu, Dec 10, 2009 December 10, 2009 Stephen details Russia's battle plan for Afghanistan, tries out for the U.S. bobsled team and puts words in Lara Logan's mouth.
  159. Snoop Dogg Episode 159 Snoop Dogg December 14, 2009 Stephen interviews President Obama's cardboard cutout, signs Katherine Reutter's thigh and pre-censors Snoop Dogg.
  160. Alicia Keys Episode 160 Alicia Keys December 15, 2009 John Slattery sells gold, Stephen relays the story of Treesus, and Alicia Keys performs her hit song.
  161. Tom Brokaw Episode 161 Tom Brokaw December 16, 2009 Stephen encourages Tiger Woods, sees the ghost of Stephen King and remembers the wacky decade with Tom Brokaw.