The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 1

Every episode of The Daily Show season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 1!

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
1 votes

#1 - Debbie Reynolds

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

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8.00
7 votes

#2 - Jamie Lee Curtis

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/31/1996

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8.00
2 votes

#3 - Bobcat Goldthwait

Season 1 - Episode 55 - Aired 12/3/1996

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8.00
4 votes

#4 - Tom Rhodes

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 9/30/1996

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7.72
64 votes

#5 - Premier Episode

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/22/1996

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7.40
5 votes

#6 - Joan Rivers

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 9/18/1996

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7.29
7 votes

#7 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/1996

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7.25
4 votes

#8 - Jon Stewart

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/12/1996

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7.00
1 votes

#9 - John Hulme & Michael Wexler

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/20/1996

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7.00
1 votes

#10 - Dave Attell

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/21/1996

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7.00
1 votes

#11 - Mario Van Peebles

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/22/1996

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7.00
1 votes

#12 - Rolonda Watts

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/9/1996

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7.00
2 votes

#13 - Mark Curry

Season 1 - Episode 53 - Aired 11/21/1996

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6.86
7 votes

#14 - Bobby Slayton

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/1996

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6.33
3 votes

#15 - Edward Burns

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/19/1996

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6.33
3 votes

#16 - Charlton Heston

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/15/1996

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6.33
3 votes

#17 - Phyllis Diller

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/14/1996

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6.33
3 votes

#18 - Henriette Mantel

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/13/1996

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6.00
26 votes

#19 - David Cross & Bob Odenkirk

Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/14/1996

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4.00
1 votes

#20 - Arianna Huffington

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/6/1996

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3.00
1 votes

#21 - Jamie Foxx

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/21/1996

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0.00
0 votes

#22 - Kathy Ireland

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 10/2/1996

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0.00
0 votes

#23 - Jennifer Tilly

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/3/1996

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0.00
0 votes

#24 - Renée Taylor & Joseph Bologna

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 10/7/1996

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0.00
0 votes

#25 - Maria Conchita Alonso

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 10/8/1996