E1 - Ethan Nadelmann

Aired: January 08, 2007

Stephen opens the show disappointed that Saddam Hussein was suddenly hanged over the show's break. He responds to Lake Superior State University's ban of the word 'truthiness' in "Who's Attacking Me Now?", and gay.com's naming of Stephen as Person of the Year in "Who's Honoring Me Now?"; gives "Stephen's Sound Advice" for getting over the winter blues.

E2 - Jim Cramer

Aired: January 09, 2007

Freem replaces superstantial in the opening sequence. Stephen thanks former Archbishop of Warsaw Stanis³aw Wielgus for being caught in a Catholic Church scandal of a non-sexual nature; scorns Democrats for taking a day off Congress for the college football National Championship game, with quick suggestion of taking a day off for a Ontario Junior League Hockey game; begins new segment "We the MEdiator" to pick sides in celebrity feuds, featuring Rosie O'Donnell vs. Donald Trump, Angelina Jolie vs. Madonna, and Amitabh Bachchan vs. Shahrukh Khan; and ends the show in tribute to James Brown by declaring himself the new "hardest working man in show business".

E3 - David Kamp

Aired: January 10, 2007

Stephen criticizes Bush for not sending 300 million troops as Stephen advised the day before but he pardons him if this is "the only mistake he makes in this war". He then talks about illegal immigration in a new segment called "Invasion of the Country Snatchers" and about the new Democratic senator of Missouri and its liberal legislation in the Word-Segment. After the break there is a new episode of Stephen's Tek Jansen adventures.

E4 - Judy Woodruff

Aired: January 11, 2007

Stephen starts with another episode of his challenge "What Number is Stephen thinking of?" with a clip from 2005. He then celebrates 5 years of Guantanamo Bay and talks to the executive director of Human Rights Watch, Ken Roth. After that he does a "Tip of the Hat/Wag of the finger", double-wagging Apple (claiming this is his first double-wag) for 1) changing their name to "Apple, Inc." and 2) bringing out the iPhone.

E5 - Alex Kuczynski

Aired: January 15, 2007

Wishing viewers a happy Martin Luther King Day, Stephen calls for a nationwide lie-in to refuse engaging in "anything at all", in the style of passive protest such as Rosa Parks, then attacks Senator Barbara Boxer for comments suggesting Condoleezza Rice has no personal ties to the Iraq War. Stephen praises the army for lowering recruitment expectations in order to be filled; channels last week's guest Jim Cramer for a new financial segment "Stephen's Bears and Balls" focusing on real estate, oil, Cingular's name change, soy milk, and beef jerkey.

E6 - Dinesh D'Souza

Aired: January 16, 2007

In anticipation of Bill O'Reilly arriving in-studio on Thursday, Stephen lashes out at Jimmy the director for a squeaky chair. In a new segment "Invasion of the Country Snatchers", Stephen profiles immigration issues, from an Italian-descended anti-immigrant possible Presidential nominee, to a chain of pizza restaurants which accept pesos, segueing into Letters from Iwo Jima winning the Best foreign Film Golden Globe. In another "Stephen Colbert's Sport Report", Stephen covers David Beckham playing for Los Angeles, and an anti-Colbert movement of fans throwing teddy bears on the ice when the Saginaw Spirit played the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League.

E7 - Richard Clarke

Aired: January 17, 2007

Still in anticipation of Bill O'Reilly arriving in-studio on Thursday Stephen is more nervous than the day before, bringing out some cherished objects he plans to show O'Reilly the next day. He then talks about the NFL play-offs with Lynn Swann, trying to trash talk all teams except the New Orleans Saints who he favors. After the break "Better know a district" continues with Washington's 3rd congressional district representative, Brian Baird.

E8 - Bill O'Reilly

Aired: January 18, 2007

The big day is here, so Stephen is crazy with anticipation that Bill O'Reilly will be on the show, stating that his only goal with this show was to see this day, which makes him reveal a "Mission Accomplished" banner and open the last door on his "Bill O'Reilly advent calendar" (in which he finds Geraldo's mustache). He then turns back to US politics talking about Bush's plans to rise the troop levels in Iraq. He then talks about fights between celebrities on his segment "We the MEdiator", rethinking his last week's judgements.

E9 - Tom Schaller

Aired: January 22, 2007

Stephen is disappointed at the loss by the New Orleans Saints to the Chicago "God-less killing Machines" Bears. In another "Who's Riding My Coattails Now?", Stephen calls out Bill Clinton for speaking at Knox College after Colbert already had, and artist Terence Koh for selling sperm (in his art) after Stephen's Formula 401 line. The Word is based on the refusal of Alberto Gonzales to admit a right of the people not stated specifically in the Constitution. In another "Stephen Colbert's Balls For Kidz", gambling is discussed.

E10 - Michael S. Steele

Aired: January 23, 2007

Stephen explains that this is the second of two episodes they taped on January 22, so that he can host a State of the Union address party on the 23rd. Russ Lieber appears in-studio to comment on new laws of the Democrat-controlled Congress. A new Threatdown is "Media Watchdog" themed.

E11 - Lou Dobbs

Aired: January 24, 2007

Lou Dobbs, author of War on the Middle Class, faces the truth hammer when he sits down to talk with Stephen.

E12 - Mike Wallace

Aired: January 25, 2007

Bill O'Reilly spills the beans on Stephen, and says what he really thought of him on his show. Stephen interviews Coach Bob Mancini of the Saginaw Spirit. And he doesn't like how he stands on the SMU dispute over Bush's library.

E13 - Barry Lando

Aired: January 29, 2007

Colbert wins bet with mayor of Oshawa after Saginaw Spirit defeated Oshawa Generals. Colbert discusses Microsoft paying someone for Wikipedia edits, and concludes that reality has become a commodity. Wag of the finger to Scientology, which named Tom Cruise as the "Christ" of the cult.

E14 - Donna Shalala

Aired: January 30, 2007

Stephen opens the show by showing a clip from Fox News' Fox and Friends, talking about the invisible beam that makes a person think he is on fire. Stephen then talks about how he stole his neighbor's New York Times and argues with David Leonhardt about what one could do with $1.2 trillion. This is followed by a new segment, "Judge, Jury, and Executioner" and ends by revealing the new microwave (fitted with a Colbert Report logo) which he would be sending to Bill O'Reilly after stealing his earlier.

E15 - Jed Babbin

Aired: January 31, 2007

Stephen opens the show by discussing the "problem" with Global Warming and in protest replaces Bobby with a 5000 Watt heat lamp. This is followed by the return of the "On Notice" board and the introduction of the "Fantasies" board. Jane Fonda (his fantasy) and The Weather Channel are placed on notice and Lutherans and E Street Band are taken off. This is followed by the 39th installment of Better Know a District, with New York's 6th congressional district representative,Gregory Meeks.

E16 - Chuck Schumer

Aired: February 01, 2007

Stephen comments on the 2007 Boston Mooninite Scare that occurred in Boston and laments the fact that he can no longer proceed with his obviously threatening-looking advertisements. This is followed by the "Movies Destroying America" segment, commenting on Steve Carrell's nomination and Ellen DeGeneres hosting. The show is ended by Stephen presenting "The Most Poetic F#@king Thing I've Ever Heard"

E17 - Wendy Kopp

Aired: February 05, 2007

Stephen is ecstatic at the slaughtering the Bears underwent in Super Bowl XLI. Also, he introduces a new product "Formula 419" (A combination of his Formula 401 and 18, Peyton Manning's Jersey number). Then, Stephen notes that Stephen Jr. has returned from Canada and back into Washington (unfortunately in Washington's 3rd, where Better Known representative Brian Baird has lobbied for a new hunting law).

E18 - Charlie LeDuff

Aired: February 06, 2007

Stephen receives a message from Master Media International that they would be praying on his behalf on February 22. This is followed by the 40th installment of Better Know A District (Ohio's 18th with congressman Zack Space).

E19 - Steven Pinker

Aired: February 07, 2007

Stephen starts by introducing a new segment, "California Values Watch". After addressing San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's recent problems. Then talks about the controversy stirred between Representatives Loretta Sanchez and Joe Baca. This is followed by the series finale of Tek Jansen.

E20 - Debra Dickerson

Aired: February 08, 2007

Stephen starts by talking about the astronaut incident on the news and especially that everyone talks about Lisa Nowak wearing a diaper, admitting that he too wears a diaper during his workday. He then claims that Henry Kissinger called him to get him to run for president, which he says he will "not" do (or will he?) but he has formed an exploratory committee on whether to form an exploratory committee.

E21 - Michael Oppenheimer

Aired: February 12, 2007

Stephen starts by dancing/singing "My Humps" behind his desk and discusses Grammys. He then talks about criticism of the Iraq War transitioning into "The Word." This is followed by a "Tip of the Hat - Wag of the Finger" segment, in which he commends Australian Prime Minister John Howard for his attack on Barack Obama, but also chastises him for attacking an American citizen.

E22 - Sheryl WuDunn

Aired: February 13, 2007

Colbert talks about the Chinese Menace, entitling a Colbert Report special report "Apocalypse Mao: Murdered By The Orient's Success".

E23 - Lance Armstrong

Aired: February 14, 2007

Stephen makes correction, that the Chinese have four times more population than the US, not three. Colbert admonishes people teaching seniors about sex. Sport Report: about the Westminster Dog Show, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, and mentions that the Saginaw Spirit had reached the playoffs.

E24 - Shashi Tharoor

Aired: February 15, 2007

Colbert talks about how Mastermedia International will pray for him on February 22nd. Asks J. J. Abrams how his prayer day went, with photo of Jimmie "J.J." Walker showing. Then he moves on, to talking about Helen Thomas losing her front row seat at the White House press room. Interviews Candice Bergen by phone about her prayer day too. Better Know A District guest was Vic Snyder from Arkansas's 2nd congressional district.

E25 - Zev Chafets

Aired: February 26, 2007

Stephen compares Britain leaving Iraq to Britain leaving the U.S. and India - saying it will cause a flourish of Democracy.

E26 - Craig Venter

Aired: February 27, 2007

Stephen comments on a recent report about Al Gore's energy usage. Outdoor Life Magazine fires a columnist for calling for an assault rifle ban, an action Stephen commends in the Word. Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle is named a top mascot, behind only the Toronto Raptor. As a result, the Toronto Raptors are moved from "on notice" to "dead to me." Tip/Wag: Wag to Bilk (Japanese beer + milk company), Tip to 107-year-old Chan Chi.

E27 - Nina Jablonski

Aired: February 28, 2007

Colbert comments on how David Geffen has switched his support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama. Then he mentions how Tom Vilsack chickened out of the presidential race, and interviews him in a new segment, Profiles In Quitters. And Problems Without Solutions, special report about SAHD's (Stay-at-home dad's), which Stephen says is against nature's laws.

E28 - Larry King

Aired: March 01, 2007

Mr. Colbert thanks those who prayed for him last Thursday, with his prayer hat and foam fingers. Also he comments on the coverage of the Anna Nicole Smith story. Better Know A District guest was Steve Cohen from Tennessee's 9th congressional district.

E29 - Ben & Jerry

Aired: March 05, 2007

Stephen comments on how many politicians have visited Walter Reed Hospital since the scandal. Ben and Jerry appeared to promote their new ice cream flavor named in honor of Stephen. Bears & Balls segment about recent economic fluctuations. And Mara Vanderslice talked about how Democrats can adapt to reach out to Christians.

E30 - Mark Frauenfelder

Aired: March 06, 2007

Stephen brags about winning the Mega Millions drawing, which hadn't happened yet. In this segment he also mocks Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone. Then he talks about how Lewis "Scooter" Libby was found Not Guilty on 1 of the 5 counts. In The Word segment, Colbert commends doctors who refuse to treat patients for religious reasons. ThreatDown segment: No. 1 was Gravity.

E31 - Michael Specter

Aired: March 07, 2007

Colbert makes a rare correction about winning Mega Millions drawing, and calls his boss Sumner Redstone to grovel. The Word was about removing the military Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Then there was 2007's first installment of "Easter Under Attack": proposed Easter bunny name change to spring bunny. And Michael Specter talks about Vladimir Putin's suppression of and mysterious deaths of journalists in Russia.

E32 - Ted Koppel

Aired: March 08, 2007

Stephen wonders why the media is still discussing the Libby trial. Then he talks about the death of Captain America, and adds more in The Word. Better Know A District guest was John Yarmuth from Kentucky's 3rd congressional district.

E33 - Nicholas Kristof

Aired: March 12, 2007

Stephen upbraids Bill Gates for giving charitably to other nations while bemoaning America's faltering competitiveness. He retracts his disparaging comments about Captain America when he learns that the superhero has bequeathed him his shield.

E34 - Michael Eric Dyson

Aired: March 13, 2007

Stephen closes the show by announcing The Word ("Goodnight"), after which the credits roll.

E35 - Ed Viesturs

Aired: March 14, 2007

Colbert introduces a new segment, "When Ancestors Attack." Then he mentions how Colorado has made John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" their second official song. Sport Report: advice on filling out March Madness brackets.

E36 - Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Aired: March 15, 2007

Stephen celebrates the last St. Patrick's Day ever! Then he moves on to how Latin America has so many rabid admirers of President Bush, with comments from Esteban Colberto. In the 44th installment of Better Know A District, the guest was Phil Hare of Illinois's 17th congressional district.

E37 - Jerome Groopman

Aired: March 19, 2007

Stephen talks about the latest attack in DC, on him, by Rahm Emanuel.[2] The Word refers to South Carolina proposing to allow prisoners to donate organs to reduce jail time. Threatdown: 5.Angry seniors, 4.Dancing seniors, 3.Time Magazine, 2.Fertility clinics, 1.the FDA. And the "Alpha Dog Of the Week" was awarded to Robert Hancock of Carterville, Illinois.

E38 - Willie Nelson

Aired: March 20, 2007

While unveiling threat # .5 as an addendum to yesterday's threatdown, Stephen finds himself in agreement with a German environmentalist over the euthanasia of Knut, a polar bear cub at the Berlin zoo, until Stephen becomes suddenly enamored when viewing footage of the cub. Later, Colbert collects on a hockey bet with the mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, wherein this day would become "Stephen Colbert Day" in the town; the day was chosen to be the same day as the mayor's birthday.

E39 - Benjamin Barber

Aired: March 21, 2007

In the 45th installment of Better Know A District, the guest was Maurice Hinchey from New York's 22nd congressional district.

E40 - Katie Couric

Aired: March 22, 2007

Debate over DC-residents voting bill with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Criticism over Chicago Sun-Times face reading expert Rose Rosetree's interpretation of Stephen's facial features. Phone conversation with Coach Bob Mancini of the Saginaw Spirit about the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.

E41 - Gwen Ifill

Aired: March 26, 2007

Stephen expressed his anger that a severed mummy hand was recently sold at auction, but not to him; the hand was the earliest example of we're No. #1. In response to Rahm Emanuel's practice of discouraging fellow congresspeople to decline interviews with Stephen Colbert, Stephen played an interview of him conducted by PBS's Gwen Ifill rife with potential misinterpretations.

E42 - Madeleine Albright

Aired: March 27, 2007

Stephen chided Sean Penn for his blunt criticism of the Bush administration. Stephen discusses Iran, specifically a clash over religion, with former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright who took the opportunity to promote her new book The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs.

E43 - Jabari Asim

Aired: March 28, 2007

Stephen displayed his disappointment at the elimination of Paulina Porizkova from Dancing with the Stars, especially given that her husband Ric Ocasek is a friend of the show. Stephen discussed oil found in the Arctic Ocean near Russia, and an attempt to add Italy to the Axis of Evil led to an uncharacteristic breakdown. Later, Stephen discussed the N-word with author Jabari Asim, who wrote a book on the subject.

E44 - Clive James

Aired: March 29, 2007

First, Stephen questioned the necessity of the Equal Rights Amendment, since everyone should be on the honor system. Later, Stephen cited the promulgation of John McCain that Sadr City is much safer than it was three months ago thanks to the military surge, despite the first-hand reports by Michael Ware that it is not safe for an American to leave the Green Zone. In response, Stephen suggested that Americans think of Iraq's capitol as Neverland.

E45 - Colin Beavan

Aired: April 09, 2007

Colbert celebrates the 4th anniversary of the liberation of Baghdad, while he eats his "Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream" ice cream. He continues to eat it through the show. And announces that is now the number one flavor of Ben and Jerry's. He also runs an empty microwave in response to a family's attempt to live a "no environmental impact" lifestyle. Also in a fake radio show, Stephen insults Hungarians, reminiscent of the Don Imus scandal.

E46 - Jeannette Walls

Aired: April 10, 2007

Stephen scolded the 15 British sailors whom after recently returning from captivity in Iran were seeking to publish accounts of their experience. In "The Word", he talked about America's bogus health care crisis. Stephen then changed the subject to an ethnic remark that he made against Hungarians on his fictional radio show, Colbert On the Ert (pronounced "air"), in which he described Hungarians as "those paprika-snorting ghoulies."

E47 - Vali Nasr

Aired: April 11, 2007

Stephen introduced the latest eponymic animal, Stephanie Colburtle, one of the leatherback sea turtles being tracked from Costa Rica to the Galapagos Islands. In "The Word", Stephen revisited Monday's story about the 15 British sailors; in response to a British colonel making the distinction between the soldiers' experiences and reality TV, Stephen devised the notion that perhaps Americans should "make the war a reality show" to achieve success in Iraq and to prepare for a future "spin-off in Iraq."

E48 - Dr. Richard Land

Aired: April 12, 2007

Stephen criticized Democratic senator Harry Reid for using "politicizing the war in Iraq" by citing a translation of a recent speech by Pope Benedict XVI. In "The Wørd," Stephen praised the president for proposing a new "war czar" position that would "chiefly be in command" of managing wars. Later aired a video describing Stephen's building manager Tad's quest to find a female companion for Stephen Jr., the eponymous bald eagle being tracked by GPS.

E49 - John Kerry

Aired: April 16, 2007

Stephen begins by issuing a correction for having called Boyd K. Packer the "Mormon Pope" or "Mope," when he is more of a Mormon Cardinal, or "Mardinal." Colbert then compares Don Imus' firing with upcoming testimony of Alberto Gonzales before Congress regarding the U.S. Attorney firings scandal.

E50 - Elaine Pagels

Aired: April 17, 2007

Stephen announced that he will be having a metaphor-off with Sean Penn on Thursday's show. Update on Stephanie Colburtle the turtle who was in 2nd place at the time of broadcast on the race to the Galápagos Islands, by some logic "proving Darwin wrong." Short mention of Iraqi insurgents.

E51 - Paulina Porizkova

Aired: April 18, 2007

On Who's NOT honoring me now, Stephen complained that he was not being awarded a Pulitzer Prize in journalism. In "The Word," Stephen suggested the corporate sponsorship of the War on Terror since the "War on Terror is more than a name." Video showed promoting bovine growth hormones in dairy cows.

E52 - Sean Penn

Aired: April 19, 2007

Stephen balks at a scientific study saying that chimpanzees are more evolved than humans in DNA. On "The Word," he talks about John Edwards' $400 haircut and considers him going over to the Republican party. Colbert then interviews Sean Penn, and leads to a Meta-Free-Phor-All hosted by Pinsky (the decider of topics for the rounds used humorous pictures and sound effects in the style of The Daily Show's "God Machine," which Colbert usually took part in).

E53 - Russell Simmons

Aired: April 23, 2007

E54 - Dr. Andrew Weil

Aired: April 24, 2007

The first act opens with a remembrance of Boris Yeltsin. Stephen continues with a combative interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton regarding a recent bill to give the District of Columbia a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. In "The Word," Stephen comments on EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson's announcement that the Bush Administration's anti-global warming efforts are delivering "real results".

E55 - David Walker

Aired: April 25, 2007

Colbert decides that a new name is necessary for the long war, and comes up with Freemerican Victernity Made in China. He then backs the idea of having illegal immigrants fight in the armed services in exchange for citizenship. He points out his position on the cover of GQ, then complains about the Four Horsemen of the A-pop-calypse: movies, television, music, and books.

E56 - Madeleine Bordallo

Aired: April 26, 2007

Stephen is unhappy at the fact that Stephanie Colburtle The Turtle did not win The Great Turtle Race, after being bested by another turtle named Billy. He claims Billy is a male, and demands a re-race. (After explaining that one can tell the sex of a turtle by the concavity of its plastron, Stephen says that he checks the plastron on "all [his] dates, and if it's not concave, [he is] outta there."

E57 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Aired: April 30, 2007

"It's the last day of April. One more month 'till Speedo season! Do your squats. This is The Colbert Report.

E58 - Malcolm Gladwell

Aired: May 01, 2007

E59 - Gina Kolata

Aired: May 02, 2007

E60 - Conn Iggulden

Aired: May 03, 2007

E61 - Richard Preston

Aired: May 07, 2007

E62 - Nassi Nicholas Taleb

Aired: May 08, 2007

E63 - Salman Rushdie, Jane Fonda

Aired: May 09, 2007

E64 - Jann Wenner

Aired: May 10, 2007

E65 - William Langewiesche

Aired: May 14, 2007

E66 - Walter Isaacson

Aired: May 15, 2007

E67 - Howard Dean

Aired: May 16, 2007

E68 - Randy Kearse, Rep. Tom Delay

Aired: May 17, 2007

E69 - Jared Diamond

Aired: May 21, 2007

E70 - John Amaechi

Aired: May 22, 2007

E71 - Bay Buchanan, Bob Deans

Aired: May 23, 2007

E72 - Jimmy Wales

Aired: May 24, 2007

E73 - Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Leon Botstein

Aired: June 04, 2007

E74 - Jessica Valenti

Aired: June 05, 2007

E75 - Carl Bernstein

Aired: June 06, 2007

E76 - Cullen Murphy

Aired: June 07, 2007

E77 - Dr. Michael D. Gershon

Aired: June 11, 2007

E78 - Josh Wolf

Aired: June 12, 2007

E79 - Rep. Ron Paul

Aired: June 13, 2007

E80 - Daniel B. Smith

Aired: June 14, 2007

E81 - Toby Keith

Aired: June 18, 2007

E82 - Anne-Marie Slaughter

Aired: June 19, 2007

E83 - Will Schwalbe

Aired: June 20, 2007

E84 - Vincent Bugliosi

Aired: June 21, 2007

E85 - Tom Hayden

Aired: June 25, 2007

E86 - David France

Aired: June 26, 2007

E87 - Tom Blanton, Daniel Gilbert

Aired: June 27, 2007

E88 - Doug Bailey

Aired: June 28, 2007

E89 - Richard Florida, Ben Nelson

Aired: July 16, 2007

E90 - Mark Moffett

Aired: July 17, 2007

E91 - John Mellencamp

Aired: July 18, 2007

E92 - Frank Sulloway

Aired: July 19, 2007

E93 - Simon Schama

Aired: July 23, 2007

E94 - Anthony D. Romero

Aired: July 24, 2007

E95 - Charles Kaiser

Aired: July 25, 2007

E96 - Robert Shrum

Aired: July 26, 2007

E97 - Evan Osnos

Aired: July 30, 2007

E98 - Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

Aired: July 31, 2007

E99 - Michael Beschloss

Aired: August 01, 2007

E100 - Michael J. Behe

Aired: August 02, 2007

E101 - Ian Bogost

Aired: August 07, 2007

E102 - Jim Cramer, Tina Brown

Aired: August 08, 2007

E103 - Judd Apatow

Aired: August 09, 2007

E104 - Michael Jacobson

Aired: August 13, 2007

E105 - Jerry Miller, Spencer Wells

Aired: August 14, 2007

E106 - Michael Wallis

Aired: August 15, 2007

From the previous episode, Stephen again mentions the possibility that his ancestors were Jewish. He then discusses perceived inflammatory speech on the Daily Kos website and interviews the website's founder, Markos Moulitsas. In the "Monkey on the Lam" segment, Stephen talks about a capuchin monkey that picked the lock on his cage door at a zoo in Tupelo, Mississippi for the second time in two weeks. He then discusses Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' failure to meet his potential. Finally, Stephen interviews Michael Wallis about the Lincoln Highway.

E107 - Mike Huckabee

Aired: August 16, 2007

Stephen begins by asking people not to watch his interview with Richard Branson on August 22, which has been reported in the media as a "trainwreck." Stephen then interviews Mike Huckabee, claiming that he came second in the Iowa Straw Poll due to his appearances on The Colbert Report, and what Stephen claims is the "Colbert Bump."

E108 - Nathan Sawaya

Aired: August 20, 2007

Stephen continues to attack wrist violence, and says the worst offender in "Wrist snuff" is Steven Seagal. He also announces that his "WristStrong" wristbands are now available from colbertneation.com, and all proceeds go to help the Yellow Ribbon Fund. Stephen introduces a new segement, "Nailed 'Em", focusing on successful stories in the criminal justice system.

E109 - Michael Shermer

Aired: August 21, 2007

Stephen starts with the \"Smokin\' Pole: The Fight for Arctic Riches\" segment, where he attacks Canada\'s claim to the Northwest Passage through the Arctic, claiming it belongs to the United States. In \"The Word,\" Stephen attacks WikiScanner claiming it prevents corporations from editing their own entries, and describes Wikipedia as, \"Second Life for corporations\".

E110 - Richard Branson

Aired: August 22, 2007

In \"Colbert Platinum\", he talks about the shutting down of a helipad in Saint-Tropez and the growing demand for champagne. He then interviews Richard Branson about Virgin America and \"Air Colbert\". However, as the interview goes on, Branson and Stephen throw water over each other.

E111 - Thomas E. Ricks

Aired: August 23, 2007

Stephen reviews the Iraq War and Dick Cheney\'s role in advocating it. He then interviews Thomas E. Ricks about the war. Stephen then talks about his broken wrist and shows a documentary film entitled Fractured Freedom: The Stephen Colbert Story. He announces that several people had signed his cast, including Nancy Pelosi, Tim Russert, Tony Snow, Brian Williams, Bill O\'Reilly and Michael Bloomberg.

E112 - Bjorn Lomborg

Aired: September 10, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the Environmental Assessment Institute and author of Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming, Bjorn Lomborg.

E113 - Garrison Keillor

Aired: September 11, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes humorist and author of Pontoon: A Novel of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor.

E114 - Joel Klein

Aired: September 12, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes the chancellor of New York City Schools, Joel Klein.

E115 - Ed Begley Jr

Aired: September 13, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor and environmental activist and co-author of Grassroots Rising, Ed Begley jr. Also Stephen talks with Father James Martin, author of My Life with the Saints, over recent revelations regarding Mother Teresa having doubts about God.

E116 - Susan Sarandon

Aired: September 18, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes actress and activist and the co-star of In the Valley of Elah, Susan Sarandon.

E117 - Naomi Wolf

Aired: September 19, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes feminist and author of The End of America: A Letter of Warning To A Young Patriot, Naomi Wolf

E118 - Jeffrey Toobin

Aired: September 20, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes legal writer and author of The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, Jeffrey Toobin.

E119 - Thomas Friedman

Aired: September 24, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist and author of The World is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, Thomas Firedman

E120 - John Grisham

Aired: September 25, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes retired attorney and author of Playing For Pizza, John Grisham.

E121 - Tony Bennett

Aired: September 26, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes opera singer Nathan Gunn, whose new CD is Just Before Sunrise.

E122 - David Schwartz

Aired: September 27, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief film curator of the Museum of Moving Image, David Schwartz.

E123 - Charlie Savage

Aired: October 01, 2007

E124 - John Mearsheimer

Aired: October 02, 2007

E125 - Jim Lovell

Aired: October 03, 2007

E126 - John Kao

Aired: October 04, 2007

E127 - George Saunders

Aired: October 08, 2007

E128 - Stephen Colbert

Aired: October 09, 2007

E129 - Gen. Wesley Clark

Aired: October 10, 2007

E130 - Chris Jordan

Aired: October 11, 2007

E131 - Paul Glastris

Aired: October 15, 2007

E132 - Bob Drogin

Aired: October 16, 2007

E133 - Garry Kasparov

Aired: October 17, 2007

E134 - Craig Newmark

Aired: October 18, 2007

E135 - Richard Berman

Aired: October 29, 2007

E136 - Craig Venter

Aired: October 30, 2007

E137 - Col. Lawrence Wilkerson

Aired: October 31, 2007

E138 - Walter Kirn

Aired: November 01, 2007