The WORST episodes of Have I Got News for You (US)

#1 - Robin Thede, Matt Welch

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2024

Roy Wood Jr joins Amber Ruffin, Michael Ian Black and their guests to dissect the funny in the week’s big stories.

#2 - Alex Edelman, Sam Seder

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2024

Host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a take on the news of the week and guide guests through comic games and panels that test their knowledge of current events. Comedian and writer Alex Edelman and commentator and host Sam Seder are guests on this week’s episode.

#3 - Sen. Adam Schiff, Hasan Minhaj

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2026

Sen. Adam Schiff and Hasan Minhaj join as guests on this week's season episode.

#4 - Tim Burchett, Bomani Jones

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2024

#5 - Andy Richter, Ana Navarro

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2024

Political strategist and commentator Ana Navarro and actor and comedian Andy Richter join, as they delve into the week's news from the US.

#6 - Jennifer Welch, Max Chafkin

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2025

#7 - Charlie Dent, Rosebud Baker

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2024

#8 - Dana Nessel, Paula Poundstone

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/25/2025

#9 - Joanna Coles, John Hodgman

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2024

As the American election heats up, Roy Wood Jr hosts CNN's new series Have I Got News For You US with team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black.

#10 - John Hodgman, Akilah Hughes

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2025

#11 - Rep. Tim Ryan, Jenny Hagel

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2025

#12 - Bomani Jones, Julia Ioffe

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2026

Host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a smart take on the news of the week.

#13 - Kristen Soltis Anderson, Eugene Mirman

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/12/2025

#14 - Ophira Eisenberg, Moshe Kasher

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2026

#15 - Mark McKinnon, Negin Farsad

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2024

As the American election heats up, Roy Wood Jr hosts Have I Got News For You US with team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Joined by Negin Farsad and Mark McKinnon.

#16 - Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Dave Foley

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2025

#17 - Larry Wilmore, Adam Kinzinger

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2024

Host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a take on the news of the week and guide guests through comic games and panels that test their knowledge of current events. Emmy® Award-winning producer, actor, comedian, and writer Larry Wilmore and Congressman Adam Kinzingerare guests on this week’s episode.

#18 - Bomani Jones, Jenny Hagel

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/8/2025

#19 - Kara Swisher, Jenny Hagel

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2024

#20 - Ari Shapiro, Hari Kondabolu

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2026

Ari Shapiro and Hari Kondabolu join as guests on this week's episode.

#21 - David Gelles, Mae Martin

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2025

#22 - Nimesh Patel, Tara Setmayer

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2026

Nimesh Patel and Tara Setmayer join as guests on this week's season episode.

#23 - Kara Swisher, Zainab Johnson

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/2025

#24 - Mike Lawler, Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/2025

U.S. Representative Mike Lawler and comedian and writer Joyelle Nicole Johnson join as guests on this week's episode

#25 - Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Dave Foley

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2025

This week Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Dave Foley joined the panel.