Episodes

Episode 1

George Packer

6.0
Jan 04, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq, George Packer!

Episode 2

Pierce Brosnan

Jan 05, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor, Pierce Brosnan! Also, Jason Jones with "Spear Pressure."

Episode 3

James Risen

Jan 09, 2006

TONIGHT: NY Times reporter and author of State of War, James Risen!

Episode 4

Albert Brooks

Jan 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Star of Finding Comedy in the Muslim World, actor and filmmaker, Albert Brooks!

Episode 5

Peter Bergen

Jan 11, 2006

TONIGHT: CNN's terrorism analyst, Peter Bergen!

Episode 6

Edward Lazarus

Jan 12, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court, Edward Lazarus!

Episode 7

Eugene Jarecki

Jan 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Documentary film maker, Eugene Jarecki! Also, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God."

Episode 8

L. Paul Bremer

Jan 17, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope and former Head of Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, L. Paul Bremer!

Episode 9

James Woolsey

Jan 18, 2006

TONIGHT: Former CIA Director, James Woolsey!

Episode 10

Josh Lucas

Jan 19, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Glory Road, Josh Lucas! Also, Nate Corddry with an American Resolution.

Episode 11

Fred Barnes

Jan 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Rebel-in-Chief: How George W. Bush Is Redefining the Conservative Movement and Transforming America, Fred Barnes!

Episode 12

Reza Aslan

Jan 24, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, Reza Aslan!

Episode 13

Anthony Hopkins

Jan 25, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of The World's Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins! Plus "New Year's Resolution" with Ed Helms!

Episode 14

Bernard-Henri Levy

Jan 26, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville, Bernard-Henri Levy!

Episode 15

Randy Jackson

Jan 30, 2006

TONIGHT: Judge on American Idol, Randy Jackson!

Episode 16

Charles Barkley

Jan 31, 2006

TONIGHT: Retired NBA Star, Charles Barkley!

Episode 17

Michael Beschloss

Feb 01, 2006

TONIGHT: Author and historian, Michael Beschloss!

Episode 18

Robert O'Harrow, Jr.

Feb 02, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of No Place to Hide: Behind the Scenes of Our Emerging Surveillance Society, Robert O'Harrow, Jr.! Plus, "New Year's Resolution" with Dan Bakkedahl!

Episode 19

Torie Clarke

Feb 07, 2006

TONIGHT: Former Assistant Defense Secretary for Public Affairs, Torie Clarke! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week In God!"

Episode 20

Harrison Ford

Feb 08, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Firewall, Harrison Ford! Also, the first installment of "Klassic Kolbert."

Episode 21

Will Arnett

Feb 09, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Arrested Development, Will Arnett!

Episode 22

Mike Mullane

Feb 13, 2006

TONIGHT: Astronaut, Mike Mullane!

Episode 23

Peter Tertzakian

Feb 14, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World, Peter Tertzakian!

Episode 24

Julianne Moore

Feb 15, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Freedomland, Julianne Moore! Plus, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin.

Episode 25

Ed Harris

Feb 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Winter Passing, Ed Harris! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

Episode 26

Sarah Vowell

Feb 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Assassination Vacation, Sarah Vowell! Also, Nate and Rob Corddry with "Brother vs. Brother."

Episode 27

Matthew Fox

Feb 22, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lost, Matthew Fox!

Episode 28

Roger Ebert

Feb 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Movie critic, Roger Ebert! Also, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

Episode 29

Eugene Linden

Mar 07, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations, Eugene Linden!

Episode 30

Neil Young

Mar 08, 2006

TONIGHT: Musician and composer, Neil Young!

Episode 31

Bruce Bartlett

Mar 09, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy, Bruce Bartlett!

Episode 32

Eric Burns

Mar 13, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism, Eric Burns!

Episode 33

Bart Ehrman

Mar 14, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, Bart Ehrman! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry.

Episode 34

Natalie Portman

Mar 15, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of V for Vendetta, Natalie Portman!

Episode 35

Vin Diesel

Mar 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Find Me Guilty, Vin Diesel!

Episode 36

Clive Owen

Mar 20, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Inside Man, Clive Owen!

Episode 37

General Georges Sada

Mar 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied And Survived Saddam Hussein, General Georges Sada! Also, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin!

Episode 38

Senator Russ Feingold

Mar 22, 2006

TONIGHT: Wisconsin Senator, Russ Feingold!

Episode 39

Michael Mandelbaum

Mar 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of The Case For Goliath: How America Acts As The World's Government in the Twenty-first Century, Michael Mandelbaum

Episode 40

Michael Gordon

Mar 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Cobra II : The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq, Michael Gordon!

Episode 41

Fareed Zakaria

Mar 28, 2006

TONIGHT: Newsweek International editor, Fareed Zakaria!

Episode 42

Queen Latifah

Mar 29, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Ice Age: The Meltdown, Queen Latifah!

Episode 43

Sharon Stone

Mar 30, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Basic Instinct 2, Sharon Stone!

Episode 44

Ricky Gervais

Apr 03, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and podcast host of "The Ricky Gervais Show", Ricky Gervais! Also, Ed Helms with "This Week In God".

Episode 45

Studs Terkel

Apr 04, 2006

TONIGHT: Broadcaster and author of "And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey", Studs Terkel! Also, Senator John McCain stops by to defend his decision to talk in front of Liberty University students.

Episode 46

Gen. Tony Zinni

Apr 05, 2006

TONIGHT: Retired Marine General and author of "The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose", Gen. Tony Zinni!

Episode 47

Josh Hartnett

Apr 06, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lucky Number Slevin, Josh Hartnett! Also, Dan Bakkedahl learns about "Beach Ploys".

Episode 48

Jon Meacham

Apr 17, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation, Jon Meacham! Also, Ed Helms travels to Alaska to find out about the enormous population of bald eagles in one small town.

Episode 49

Ryan Nerz

Apr 18, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Eat This Book: A Year of Gorging and Glory on the Competitive Eating Circuit, Ryan Nerz!

Episode 50

Dennis Quaid

Apr 19, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of American Dreamz, Dennis Quaid!

Episode 51

Sen. Ted Kennedy

Apr 20, 2006

TONIGHT: Senator from Massachusetts, Sen. Ted Kennedy! Also, Jason Jones with Not In Your Front Yard.

Episode 52

Efraim Halevy

Apr 24, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!

Episode 53

Tom Selleck

Apr 25, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!

Episode 54

Kimberley Strassel

Apr 26, 2006

TONIGHT: Wall Street Journal editor, Kimberley Strassel!

Episode 55

Robin Williams

Apr 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of R.V., Robin Williams!

Episode 56

Matthew Continetti

May 01, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine, Matthew Continetti!

Episode 57

Madeleine Albright

May 02, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs, Madeleine Albright!

Episode 58

Clark Kent Ervin

May 03, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable To Attack, Clark Kent Ervin!

Episode 59

John Malkovich

May 04, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor John Malkovich!

Episode 60

David Remnick

May 08, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Reporting: Writings from the New Yorker, David Remnick!

Episode 61

Eric Shawn

May 09, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of The U.N. Exposed: How the United Nations Sabotages America's Security and Fails the World, Eric Shawn!

Episode 62

Billy Connolly

May 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Stand-up comedian Billy Connolly!

Episode 63

Francis Fukuyama

May 11, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy, Francis Fukuyama!

Episode 64

Howard Dean

May 15, 2006

TONIGHT: The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean!

Episode 65

Denis Leary

May 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Rescue Me, Denis Leary!

Episode 66

Ramesh Ponnuru

May 17, 2006

TONIGHT: A senior editor for National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru! Plus, Lewis Black: Back in Black.

Episode 67

Willie Nelson

May 18, 2006

TONIGHT: Legendary country musician and performer of You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker, Willie Nelson!

Episode 68

Caroline Kennedy

Jun 05, 2006

TONIGHT: Caroline Kennedy, founder of the Profiles In Courage Award.

Episode 69

Bill Bennett

Jun 06, 2006

TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Education and author of America, Bill Bennett.

Episode 70

Bonnie Hunt

Jun 07, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress Bonnie Hunt from the movie Cars. Plus, Lewis Black reports in Back in Black!

Episode 71

Lily Tomlin

Jun 08, 2006

TONIGHT: Legendary comedian Lily Tomlin!

Episode 72

Thomas Friedman

Jun 12, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, Thomas L. Friedman!

Episode 73

Ken Mehlman

Jun 13, 2006

TONIGHT: The chair of the Republican National Committee, Ken Mehlman!

Episode 74

Tim Russert

Jun 14, 2006

TONIGHT: The Host of NBC's Meet the Press and the author of Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons, Tim Russert!

Episode 75

Louis C.K.

8.0
Jun 15, 2006

TONIGHT: The star of the new series Lucky Louie, Louis C.K.!

Episode 76

Calvin Trillin

Jun 19, 2006

TONIGHT: American journalist, humorist, and author of Messages from My Father!, Calvin Trillin!

Episode 77

Juliet Eilperin

Jun 20, 2006

Tonight: Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, author of Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives.

Episode 78

Anderson Cooper

Jun 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Host of CNN's Anderson Cooper: 360, Anderson Cooper.

Episode 79

Adam Sandler

Jun 22, 2006

Episode 80

Lance Armstrong

Jun 26, 2006

Episode 81

Helen Thomas

Jun 27, 2006

Episode 82

Al Gore

Jun 28, 2006

Episode 83

Kevin Spacey

Jun 29, 2006

Episode 84

Illario Pantano

Jul 10, 2006

Tonight former U.S. Marine and co-author of <I>Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy</I>, Illario Pantano.

Episode 85

John Dean

Jul 11, 2006

Tonight: Former Nixon legal counsel and author of <I>Conservatives Without Conscience</I>, John Dean.

Episode 86

Shawn Wayans

Jul 12, 2006

Episode 87

Owen Wilson

Jul 13, 2006

Tonight: Actor and one of the stars of <I>You, Me and Dupree</I>, Owen Wilson.

Episode 88

Gordon Chang

Jul 17, 2006

Tonight: Gordon Chang, author of <I>Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World</I>.

Episode 89

M. Night Shyamalan

Jul 18, 2006

Tonight: Director of the movie <I>Lady in the Water</I>, M. Night Shaymalan.

Episode 90

James Maguire

Jul 19, 2006

Tonight: The author of <I>American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds</I>, James Maguire.

Episode 91

Paul Giamatti

Jul 20, 2006

Tonight: Actor and star of the movie <I>Lady in the Water</I>, Paul Giamatti.

Episode 92

Senator John McCain

Jul 24, 2006

Episode 93

Ed Burns

Jul 25, 2006

TONIGHT: actor, writer and director of <I>The Groomsman</I>, Ed Burns.

Episode 94

Sharon Weinberger

Jul 26, 2006

TONIGHT: Defense reporter and author of <I>Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld</I>, Sharon Weinberger. Also, Lewis Black in "Back in Black.

Episode 95

Dr. Alon Ben-Meir

Jul 27, 2006

TONIGHT: NYU Professor, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir.

Episode 96

Will Ferrell

Jul 31, 2006

Episode 97

Vali Nasr

Aug 01, 2006

TONIGHT: Professor of Middle East and South Asia politics and author of <I>The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future</I>, Vali Nasr.

Episode 98

Chris Paine

Aug 02, 2006

TONIGHT: Writer and director of the documentary <I>Who Killed The Electric Car?</I>, Chris Paine.

Episode 99

Danny DeVito

Aug 03, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of <I>It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia</I>, Danny DeVito.

Episode 100

Brian Williams

Aug 08, 2006

Episode 101

Craig Glenday

Aug 09, 2006

Episode 102

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Aug 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Episode 103

Thomas E. Ricks

Aug 14, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, Thomas E. Ricks.

Episode 104

Samuel L. Jackson

Aug 15, 2006

TONIGHT: The star of the movie Snakes on a Plane, Samuel L. Jackson.

Episode 105

Thomas Kean

Aug 16, 2006

Episode 106

Matt Dillon

Aug 17, 2006

Episode 107

Reza Aslan

Aug 21, 2006

Tonight, author and scholar of comparative religions, Reza Aslan.

Episode 108

William Cohen

Aug 22, 2006

Tonight former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, author of <I>Dragon Fire</I>.

Episode 109

Frederick Lane

Aug 23, 2006

Tonight Frederick Lane, author of <I>The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture</I>.

Episode 110

Martin Short

Aug 24, 2006

Tonight actor and comedian Martin Short.

Episode 111

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Sep 11, 2006

Tonight actress and star of <I>sherrybaby</I>, Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Episode 112

Gary Hart

Sep 12, 2006

Tonight former U.S.

Episode 113

Ed Gillespie

Sep 13, 2006

Tonight political advisor and author of <I>Winning Right: Campaign Politics and Conservative Policies</I>, Ed Gillespie.

Episode 114

Norm MacDonald

Sep 14, 2006

Tonight comedian Norm MacDonald.

Episode 115

Bill Clinton

Sep 18, 2006

Episode 116

Ben Affleck

Sep 19, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Hollywoodland</I> Ben Affleck.

Episode 117

Johnny Knoxville

Sep 20, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Jackass Number Two</I>, Johnny Knoxville.

Episode 118

CC Goldwater

Sep 21, 2006

Tonight founder of Sweet Pea Films and producer of the documentary <I>Mr. Conservative: Goldwater On Goldwater</I>, CC Goldwater.

Episode 119

Pat Buchanan

Sep 25, 2006

Tonight conservative pundit Pat Buchanan.

Episode 120

Pervez Musharraf

Sep 26, 2006

Episode 121

Al Franken

Sep 27, 2006

Tonight comedian Al Franken.

Episode 122

Jim McGreevey

Sep 28, 2006

Tonight, former Governor of New Jersey and author of <I>The Confession</I>, Jim McGreevey.

Episode 123

Trent Lott

Oct 02, 2006

Tonight Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, author of <I>Herding Cats: A Life in Politics</I>.

Episode 124

Dennis Miller

Oct 03, 2006

Tonight comedian Dennis Miller.

Episode 125

Ian Bremmer

Oct 04, 2006

Tonight the President of the Eurasia Group and author of <I>The J Curve: A New Way To Understand Why Nations Rise And Fall</I>, Ian Bremmer.

Episode 126

David Rakoff

Oct 05, 2006

Episode 127

James Baker

Oct 09, 2006

Tonight former Secretary of State and author of <I>Work Hard, Study...

Episode 128

David Cross

Oct 10, 2006

Tonight comedian and star of <I>Freak Show</I>, David Cross.

Episode 129

Lou Dobbs

Oct 11, 2006

Tonight the host of CNN's <I>Lou Dobbs Tonight</I>, Lou Dobbs.

Episode 130

David Mark

Oct 12, 2006

Tonight David Mark, author of <I>Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning</I>.

Episode 131

Frank Rich

Oct 16, 2006

Tonight <I>New York Times</I> columnist Frank Rich, author of <I>The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina</I>.

Episode 132

Amy Sedaris

Oct 17, 2006

Tonight actress Amy Sedaris, author of <I>I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence</I>.

Episode 133

John Ashcroft

Oct 18, 2006

Tonight fromer U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.

Episode 134

Kirsten Dunst

Oct 19, 2006

Episode 135

LeBron James

Oct 30, 2006

Tonight NBA superstar LeBron James.

Episode 136

John Meuller

Oct 31, 2006

Tonight Ohio State policy analyst and author of <I>Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Securty Threats and Why We Believe Them</I>, John Meuller.

Episode 137

Midwest Midterm Midtacular

Nov 01, 2006

Tonight John Oliver talks to people who were wooed in 2004. Also Demitri Martin reports on the clubs at Ohio State.

Episode 138

Sacha Baron Cohen

Nov 02, 2006

Tonight comedian and star of <I>Borat</I>, Sacha Baron Cohen.

Episode 139

Jerry Seinfeld

Nov 06, 2006

Episode 140

Indesion 2006 Election Night

Nov 07, 2006

Combined with The Colbert Report, Dan Rather stops by.

Episode 141

Howard Dean

Nov 08, 2006

Tonight chairman of the Democratic National Committe, Howard Dean.

Episode 142

Dustin Hoffman

Nov 09, 2006

Tonight actor and co-star of <I>Stranger Than Fiction</I>, Dustin Hoffman.

Episode 143

Tina Fey

Nov 13, 2006

Tonight writer, actress and star of <I>30 Rock</I>, Tina Fey.

Episode 144

John Edwards

Nov 14, 2006

Tonight former Senator from North Carolina and author of <I>Home: Blueprints of Our Lives</I>, John Edwards.

Episode 145

Ted Koppel

Nov 15, 2006

Tonight former anchor of <I>Nightline</I>, Ted Koppel.

Episode 146

Muhammad Yumus

Nov 16, 2006

Tonight professor of economics and founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yumus.

Episode 147

Rahm Emanuel

6.0
Nov 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D, Rep-ILL, chair of the Congressional Campaign Committee for 2006 elections.

Episode 148

Tom Waits

Nov 28, 2006

Tonight's Guest: Musician Tom Waits.

Episode 149

George Clooney

Nov 29, 2006

Episode 150

Tenacious D

Nov 30, 2006

Tonight's guests: Jack Black and Kyle Gass, collectively known as Tenacious D.Black and Gass star in the new film Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny.

Episode 151

Nathan Lane

Dec 04, 2006

Tonight actor and Broadway star Nathan Lane.

Episode 152

Sen. John Danforth

Dec 05, 2006

Episode 153

Eve Herold

Dec 06, 2006

Tonight the director of public policy research at the Genetics Policy Institute and author of <I>Stem Cell War: Inside Stories from the Frontlines</I>, Eve Herold.

Episode 154

Ed Viesturs

Dec 07, 2006

Tonight mountain climber and author of <I>No Shortcut to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Hightest Peaks</I>, Ed Viesturs.

Episode 155

Sen. Lincoln Chafee

Dec 11, 2006

Episode 156

Fareed Zakaria

Dec 12, 2006

Tonight the editor for <I>Newsweek International</I>, Fareed Zakaria.

Episode 157

Ricky Gervais

Dec 13, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Extras</I>, Ricky Gervais.

Episode 158

Rajiv Chandraeskaran

Dec 14, 2006

Tonight the assistant managing editor for the <I>Washington Post</I> and author of <I>Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq’s Green Zone</I>, Rajiv Chandraeskaran.

Episode 159

Gov. Tom Vilsack

Dec 18, 2006

Tonight Iowa Governor and 2008 Presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.

Episode 160

Bill Kristol

Dec 19, 2006

Episode 161

Ben Stiller

Dec 20, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Night at the Museum</I>, Ben Stiller.