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: 8/5/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
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10.00
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#1 - Debbie Reynolds

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

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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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10.00
2 votes

#4 - Steve Guttenberg

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

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Dr. Willie Parker
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26 votes

#5 - 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

#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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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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Katy Tur
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9.02
43 votes

#9 - 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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Elaine Welteroth & Phillip Picardi
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26 votes

#10 - Elaine Welteroth & Phillip Picardi

Season 22 - Episode 64 - Aired 2/13/2017

President Trump meets with Japan's Shinzo Abe, Trevor profiles Trump's senior adviser Stephen Miller, and Elaine Welteroth and Phillip Picardi discuss Teen Vogue.

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Helene Cooper
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9.00
26 votes

#11 - 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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Marc Edwards
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9.00
26 votes

#12 - 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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Robert Sapolsky
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26 votes

#13 - 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."

Djimon Hounsou
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9.00
26 votes

#14 - 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."

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."

Gabourey Sidibe
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9.00
26 votes

#16 - 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."

Susan Burton
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9.00
26 votes

#17 - 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."

Elizabeth Ford
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9.00
26 votes

#18 - 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."

Sebastian Junger & Nick Quested
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26 votes

#19 - 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."

Ricky Gervais
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9.00
26 votes

#20 - 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.”

Michael Wolff
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9.00
26 votes

#21 - 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.”

Wayne Brady
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9.00
26 votes

#22 - 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.”

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh
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26 votes

#23 - Boston Mayor Marty Walsh

Season 22 - Episode 61 - Aired 2/7/2017

President Trump accuses the media of underreporting terrorism, Michelle Wolf lauds Kellyanne Conway's duplicity, and Marty Walsh discusses Boston's sanctuary city status.

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Indecision 2004: Prelude to a Recount
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28 votes

#24 - 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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Elizabeth Warren
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9.00
25 votes

#25 - 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.

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