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: 11/11/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
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10.00
2 votes

#1 - Steve Guttenberg

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/1997

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10.00
1 votes

#2 - Debbie Reynolds

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 12/18/1996

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Katy Tur
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10.00
26 votes

#3 - 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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10.00
1 votes

#4 - Vivica A. Fox

Season 3 - Episode 42 - Aired 3/26/1998

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Election Night Special
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10.00
52 votes

#5 - 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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Chris Matthews
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9.86
28 votes

#6 - 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

#7 - 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

#8 - Ray LaHood

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

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9.50
4 votes

#9 - Louis C.K.

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

Tonight comedian Louis C.K.

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Christiane Amanpour
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9.00
52 votes

#10 - Christiane Amanpour

Season 21 - Episode 132 - Aired 7/20/2016

From the RNC in Cleveland, Chris Christie leads anti-Hillary Clinton chants, Jordan Klepper examines Donald Trump's faith, and Christiane Amanpour discusses political unity.

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Wayne Brady
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9.00
26 votes

#11 - Wayne Brady

Season 23 - Episode 63 - Aired 2/26/2018

Critics slam the sheriff who allegedly ignored warnings about the Parkland shooter, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta recap the Olympics, and Wayne Brady discusses “Kinky Boots.”

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Michael Wolff
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9.00
26 votes

#12 - Michael Wolff

Season 23 - Episode 48 - Aired 1/22/2018

A stalemate in Congress leads to a government shutdown, Dulce Sloan and Desi Lydic look back on the 2017 Women’s March, and Michael Wolff discusses his book “Fire and Fury.”

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Ricky Gervais
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9.00
26 votes

#13 - Ricky Gervais

Season 23 - Episode 47 - Aired 1/18/2018

President Trump signals an overhaul of both illegal and legal immigration, Trevor catches up on lesser-known news, and Ricky Gervais discusses the game show “Child Support.”

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Hannah Hart
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9.00
52 votes

#14 - Hannah Hart

Season 21 - Episode 152 - Aired 9/14/2016

A Missouri law may lift training requirements for gun owners, Roy Wood Jr. reports on a college protest that fights firearms with dildos, and Hannah Hart discusses "Dirty 30."

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Kirsten Gillibrand
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9.00
52 votes

#15 - Kirsten Gillibrand

Season 21 - Episode 136 - Aired 7/27/2016

From the DNC in Philadelphia, Desi Lydic unpacks Hillary Clinton's nomination, Donald Trump asks Russia to hack the U.S., and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses paid leave.

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Katie Couric
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9.00
26 votes

#16 - Katie Couric

Season 21 - Episode 113 - Aired 5/24/2016

The NRA endorses presidential hopeful Donald Trump, Desi Lydic speaks to gun owners about firearm safety, and Katie Couric discusses her documentary "Under the Gun."

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Jason Sudeikis
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9.00
26 votes

#17 - 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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9.00
2 votes

#18 - Richard Kind

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/13/1997

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Reza Aslan
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9.00
51 votes

#19 - 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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9.00
1 votes

#20 - Chris Meloni

Season 6 - Episode 31 - Aired 3/19/2001

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9.00
1 votes

#21 - 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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Indecision 2004: Prelude to a Recount
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9.00
28 votes

#22 - 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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John McCain
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8.93
28 votes

#23 - 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

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The Bush-Kerry Debate: The Squabble in Coral Gables
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8.93
28 votes

#24 - The Bush-Kerry Debate: The Squabble in Coral Gables

Season 9 - Episode 126 - Aired 9/30/2004

Live debate update.

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Robin Williams
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8.89
28 votes

#25 - 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.

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