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!
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#2 - 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
#6 - 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.
#10 - Robin Williams
Season 15 - Episode 42 - Aired 3/30/2010
Sarah Palin tries to save John McCain, and Robin Williams discusses his new cow valve.
#11 - Chris Meloni
Season 6 - Episode 31 - Aired 3/19/2001
#12 - Elizabeth Warren
Season 15 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/26/2010
Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.
#13 - John McCain
Season 9 - Episode 114 - Aired 9/2/2004
Daily Show coverage of Day 3 of the Republican National Convention. Highlights include: Zell Miller explodes Footage of Dick and Lynne Cheney (Edited for younger viewers) Interview with Senator John McCain
#15 - Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
Season 9 - Episode 96 - Aired 7/30/2004
Daily Show coverage of Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention. Highlights include: Stephen Colbert covers John Kerry's acceptance speech Rob Corddry sobbing like a little girl, again Lewis Black is his segment called "Back in Black"
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#16 - Gov. Bill Richardson
Season 9 - Episode 93 - Aired 7/27/2004
Daily Show coverage of Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. Highlights include: Speeches by Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton Rob Corddry sobbing like a little girl Interview with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson
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#17 - Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein
Season 17 - Episode 107 - Aired 6/4/2012
John Oliver reports from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Obama administration plays "Polish That Turd," and Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann discuss government dysfunction.
#18 - Ali Velshi
Season 16 - Episode 107 - Aired 8/15/2011
Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.
#20 - Bill O'Reilly
Season 18 - Episode 107 - Aired 5/22/2013
The IRS proves short on answers, Apple answers for its tax dodge, Peggy Noonan ranks presidential scandals, and Bill O'Reilly considers the Obama administration's troubles.
#21 - Lindsey Graham
Season 21 - Episode 82 - Aired 3/23/2016
Trevor examines how the GOP ended up with Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham shoots pool and explains why he begrudgingly endorsed presidential hopeful Ted Cruz.
#22 - Ryan Lizza
Season 21 - Episode 55 - Aired 1/28/2016
Jordan Klepper and Hasan Minhaj weigh Ted Cruz against Donald Trump, Roy Wood Jr. breaks down political ads, and Ryan Lizza discusses the GOP presidential contenders.
#23 - Tom Perez
Season 21 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/8/2015
Donald Trump calls for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S., Hasan Minhaj examines white conservative extremists, and Labor Secretary Tom Perez discusses the middle class.
#24 - Jon Stewart
Season 21 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/7/2015
MSNBC ransacks the home of terrorism suspects on live TV, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to shame Congress into renewing health care for 9/11 first responders.
#25 - John Cleese
Season 20 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/5/2014
Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Cleese discusses his memoir, "So, Anyway..."