The BEST episodes of The Daily Show

Every episode of The Daily Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show!

The Daily Show's intrepid news team dives into the biggest headlines of the day, providing fearless coverage, expert analysis, and no-nonsense commentary.

Last Updated: 9/22/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Election Night Special
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10.00
52 votes

#1 - Election Night Special

Season 22 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/8/2016

The Best F#@king News Team, Ana Marie Cox, Douglas Brinkley and Keegan-Michael Key join Trevor for live coverage of the 2016 presidential election.

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10.00
1 votes

#2 - Ed McMahon

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/17/1999

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Dr. Willie Parker
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10.00
26 votes

#3 - Dr. Willie Parker

Season 22 - Episode 87 - Aired 4/3/2017

Accused sexual predator President Trump honors Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Roy Wood Jr. explains Black Twitter, and Dr. Willie Parker discusses his book "Life's Work."

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Chris Matthews
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9.86
28 votes

#4 - Chris Matthews

Season 9 - Episode 115 - Aired 9/3/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 4 of the Republican National Convention. Highlights include: George W. Bush's acceptance speech Rob Corddry uncovers what protesters wanted and when they wanted it Interview with Chris Matthews

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Sen. Joe Biden
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9.69
29 votes

#5 - Sen. Joe Biden

Season 9 - Episode 94 - Aired 7/28/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention. Highlights include: Speeches by Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy, and Howard Dean Stephen Colbert uses to word "turd" 8 times Interview with Senator Joe Biden

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9.62
29 votes

#6 - Ray LaHood

Season 14 - Episode 160 - Aired 12/15/2009

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9.50
4 votes

#7 - Louis C.K.

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2007

Tonight comedian Louis C.K.

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Katy Tur
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9.02
43 votes

#8 - Katy Tur

Season 22 - Episode 160 - Aired 9/25/2017

NFL players take a knee in solidarity against President Trump, Trevor questions the White House's response to black people who protest, and Katy Tur discusses "Unbelievable."

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Elizabeth Ford
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9.00
26 votes

#9 - Elizabeth Ford

Season 22 - Episode 110 - Aired 5/30/2017

President Trump goes on his first international trip, Jordan Klepper breaks down the Brussels NATO summit, and Elizabeth Ford discusses "Sometimes Amazing Things Happen."

William J. Barber II
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9.00
26 votes

#10 - William J. Barber II

Season 22 - Episode 113 - Aired 6/5/2017

World leaders react to President Trump pulling out of the Paris climate deal, Michelle Wolf recaps Megyn Kelly's NBC debut, and William J. Barber II discusses systemic racism.

Al Franken
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9.00
26 votes

#11 - Al Franken

Season 22 - Episode 112 - Aired 6/1/2017

President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Jim Jefferies weighs in on the White House's woes, and Senator Al Franken discusses "Giant of the Senate."

Logan Browning
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9.00
26 votes

#12 - Logan Browning

Season 22 - Episode 111 - Aired 5/31/2017

The White House praises President Trump's trip abroad, Michelle Wolf unpacks the expectations surrounding "Wonder Woman," and Logan Browning discusses "Dear White People."

Susan Burton
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9.00
26 votes

#13 - Susan Burton

Season 22 - Episode 108 - Aired 5/17/2017

President Trump allegedly asked James Comey to end the Russia investigation, Vladimir Putin comes to the White House's aid, and Susan Burton discusses "Becoming Ms. Burton."

Gabourey Sidibe
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9.00
26 votes

#14 - Gabourey Sidibe

Season 22 - Episode 107 - Aired 5/16/2017

Jordan Klepper explains why President Trump gave classified intel to Russian officials, Ronny Chieng talks flying cars, and Gabourey Sidibe discusses "This Is Just My Face."

D.L. Hughley
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9.00
26 votes

#15 - D.L. Hughley

Season 22 - Episode 105 - Aired 5/11/2017

President Trump's rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey begins to unravel, Russian officials visit the White House, and D.L. Hughley discusses "The D.L. Hughley Show."

Valerie Jarrett
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9.00
26 votes

#16 - Valerie Jarrett

Season 22 - Episode 104 - Aired 5/10/2017

Trevor examines the fallout from the firing of FBI Director James Comey, and former presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett discusses the Obamas' post-White House activism.

Djimon Hounsou
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9.00
26 votes

#17 - Djimon Hounsou

Season 22 - Episode 103 - Aired 5/9/2017

Sally Yates testifies about Michael Flynn in an open Senate hearing, Hasan Minhaj gives the media advice for the Trump era, and Djimon Hounsou discusses "King Arthur."

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Robert Sapolsky
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9.00
26 votes

#18 - Robert Sapolsky

Season 22 - Episode 101 - Aired 5/4/2017

House Republicans pass an Obamacare replacement bill, Roy Wood Jr. uses an airline scandal to make Congress care about black people, and Robert Sapolsky discusses "Behave."

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Marc Edwards
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9.00
26 votes

#19 - Marc Edwards

Season 22 - Episode 92 - Aired 4/19/2017

Fox News fires Bill O'Reilly, Hasan Minhaj investigates a Texas town's contaminated water supply, and Professor Marc Edwards talks about the ongoing lead crisis in Flint, MI.

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Helene Cooper
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9.00
26 votes

#20 - Helene Cooper

Season 22 - Episode 84 - Aired 3/28/2017

Roy Wood Jr. militarizes Meals on Wheels, Devin Nunes shares classified information in an investigation on President Trump, and Helene Cooper discusses "Madame President."

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Indecision 2004: Prelude to a Recount
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9.00
28 votes

#21 - Indecision 2004: Prelude to a Recount

Season 9 - Episode 140 - Aired 11/2/2004

Prelude to a Recount: one-hour live election special airs at 10 PM with guest William Weld.

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Jake Tapper
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9.00
26 votes

#22 - Jake Tapper

Season 22 - Episode 70 - Aired 3/1/2017

Trevor calls out the media for praising President Trump's first congressional address, and "The Lead" host Jake Tapper talks about upholding freedom of the press.

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9.00
1 votes

#23 - Michael Moore

Season 5 - Episode 145 - Aired 11/9/2000

Tonight, documentary director Michael Moore promoting his TV series on Bravo called The Awful Truth.

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Reza Aslan
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9.00
51 votes

#24 - Reza Aslan

Season 18 - Episode 127 - Aired 7/17/2013

Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner poll well in NYC, Lewis Black responds to Rick Perry's job offer, and Reza Aslan considers the historical Jesus in his book, "Zealot".

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Jason Sudeikis
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9.00
26 votes

#25 - Jason Sudeikis

Season 21 - Episode 110 - Aired 5/18/2016

Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly bury the hatchet, Hasan Minhaj sits down with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Jason Sudeikis chats about "The Angry Birds Movie."

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