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: 5/5/2025Network: 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
26 votes

#2 - Ray LaHood

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

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Khizr Khan
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10.00
26 votes

#3 - Khizr Khan

Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2017

John Kelly lies about a congresswoman while defending President Trump, Fox News shows selective outrage over sexual harassment, and Khizr Khan discusses “An American Family.”

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Dr. Willie Parker
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10.00
26 votes

#4 - 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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Katy Tur
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10.00
26 votes

#5 - 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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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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9.50
4 votes

#8 - Louis C.K.

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

Tonight comedian Louis C.K.

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Valerie Jarrett
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9.00
26 votes

#9 - 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.

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Al Franken
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9.00
26 votes

#10 - 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."

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D.L. Hughley
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9.00
26 votes

#11 - 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."

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Gabourey Sidibe
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9.00
26 votes

#12 - 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."

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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."

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Elizabeth Ford
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9.00
26 votes

#14 - 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."

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Logan Browning
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9.00
26 votes

#15 - 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."

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William J. Barber II
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9.00
26 votes

#16 - 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.

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John Avlon
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9.00
26 votes

#17 - John Avlon

Season 22 - Episode 114 - Aired 6/6/2017

Trevor examines President Trump's penchant for touting phony accomplishments, Gina Yashere weighs in on the U.K. election, and John Avlon discusses "Washington's Farewell."

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Sebastian Junger & Nick Quested
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9.00
26 votes

#18 - Sebastian Junger & Nick Quested

Season 22 - Episode 115 - Aired 6/7/2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions offers to resign, Eric Trump reportedly shifted charity funds into Trump firms, and Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested discuss "Hell on Earth."

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Salma Hayek Pinault
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9.00
26 votes

#19 - Salma Hayek Pinault

Season 22 - Episode 116 - Aired 6/8/2017

James Comey details his meetings with President Trump in a Senate hearing, Jordan Klepper weighs in on gun control, and Salma Hayek Pinault discusses "Beatriz at Dinner."

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Roxane Gay
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9.00
26 votes

#20 - Roxane Gay

Season 22 - Episode 117 - Aired 6/12/2017

President Trump's shills demonstrate their loyalty, Trevor invites viewers to visit the Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library, and author Roxane Gay discusses "Hunger."

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Jason Isbell
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9.00
26 votes

#21 - Jason Isbell

Season 22 - Episode 123 - Aired 6/21/2017

Dashcam footage of the police shooting of Philando Castile is released, DJ Khaled teaches Trevor to be positive, and Jason Isbell chats about his album "The Nashville Sound."

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Kumail Nanjiani
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9.00
26 votes

#22 - Kumail Nanjiani

Season 22 - Episode 125 - Aired 7/10/2017

President Trump attends a G20 summit in Germany, Donald Trump Jr. defends meeting with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 election, and Kumail Nanjiani discusses "The Big Sick."

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David O. Brown
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9.00
26 votes

#23 - David O. Brown

Season 22 - Episode 126 - Aired 7/11/2017

Donald Trump Jr. releases emails linking him to a Russian lawyer, Michael Kosta compares liberal and conservative consumers, and David O. Brown discusses "Called to Rise."

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James Davis
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9.00
26 votes

#24 - James Davis

Season 22 - Episode 127 - Aired 7/12/2017

Fox News defends Donald Trump Jr.'s Russian meeting, Neal Brennan claims the GOP is leading the resistance, and James Davis discusses his Comedy Central show Hood Adjacent.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson
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9.00
26 votes

#25 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Season 22 - Episode 145 - Aired 8/28/2017

President Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Michael Kosta explains presidential clemency, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."

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