The Breaking Bad finale aired within two days of the first government shutdown in 17 years. Coincidence? We think not.
Stephen Colbert seized the opportunity to compare the TV show centered on meth-makers to the men and women of Congress. The similarities are eerie.
"It started out as a highly sympathetic character in the 1770s, but in just 237 seasons, it has transformed into an egotistical, self-destructive maniac," Colbert explained.
Colbert advised viewers to search their local listings for "Breaking Gov," created by Barack Obama.
BONUS: Watch Colbert lock up Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and demand for more show scripts