The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 19

Every episode of The Daily Show season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 19!

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: 2/19/2026Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Jehane Noujaim
star
8.22
206 votes

#1 - Jehane Noujaim

Season 19 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/4/2013

Corporations differ from people after all, Samantha Bee sheds light on shady, legal business practices, and Jehane Noujaim talks "The Square".

Bill O'Reilly
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8.20
103 votes

#2 - Bill O'Reilly

Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2013

Republicans threaten to shutter the government if their Obamacare demands go unmet, and Bill O'Reilly talks Syria and "Killing Jesus".

Jonah Hill
star
8.14
139 votes

#3 - Jonah Hill

Season 19 - Episode 40 - Aired 12/19/2013

The Queen gets angry, John Oliver says goodbye to the Daily Show, and "The Wolf of Wall Street" star Jonah Hill shares his deep admiration for Martin Scorsese.

Jeff Garlin
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8.03
293 votes

#4 - Jeff Garlin

Season 19 - Episode 53 - Aired 1/27/2014

Andrew Cuomo offends Sean Hannity, Justin Bieber supplants real news, Ted Cruz knows who's to blame for the government shutdown, and Jeff Garlin talks "The Goldbergs."

Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner & Paul Rudd
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8.02
240 votes

#5 - Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner & Paul Rudd

Season 19 - Episode 39 - Aired 12/18/2013

Former E.P.A. official John Beale finally tells the truth, IKEA spies on its employees, and the stars of "Anchorman 2" cause a ruckus.

Evangeline Lilly
star
8.01
215 votes

#6 - Evangeline Lilly

Season 19 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/12/2013

Fox News confirms Santa Claus's whiteness, Lewis Black finds the future underwhelming, and Evangeline Lilly discusses "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug".

Bill Cosby
star
8.00
263 votes

#7 - Bill Cosby

Season 19 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/19/2013

Toronto strips Rob Ford of his mayoral powers, Qatar constructs the country's largest steel vagina, and Bill Cosby talks "Far From Finished".

Kimberly Marten
star
8.00
103 votes

#8 - Kimberly Marten

Season 19 - Episode 74 - Aired 3/6/2014

Vladimir Putin embraces his own geopolitical propaganda, Aasif Mandvi discovers third world health care in America, and Kimberly Marten discusses the growing Crimean crisis.

David Rose
star
8.00
26 votes

#9 - David Rose

Season 19 - Episode 143 - Aired 8/26/2014

A police officer shoots an unarmed black teenager in Missouri, Michael Che flees Earth to avoid discrimination, and David Rose discusses his book "Enchanted Objects."

George Takei
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8.00
78 votes

#10 - George Takei

Season 19 - Episode 133 - Aired 7/23/2014

A court ruling deals Obamacare a heavy blow, the summer news cycle needs more scandals and animal attacks, and George Takei discusses the documentary "To Be Takei."

William D. Cohan
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8.00
52 votes

#11 - William D. Cohan

Season 19 - Episode 96 - Aired 4/29/2014

Sarah Palin gives a speech at the NRA convention, Jordan Klepper reports on low-cost legal aid for gun users, and William D. Cohan discusses the Duke lacrosse scandal.

Anita Hill
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8.00
103 votes

#12 - Anita Hill

Season 19 - Episode 78 - Aired 3/13/2014

Fox News gives some math lessons on welfare spending, Mitch McConnell's campaign gives rise to the game #McConnelling, and Anita Hill is the subject of a new documentary.

Kevin Spacey
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8.00
129 votes

#13 - Kevin Spacey

Season 19 - Episode 64 - Aired 2/18/2014

Another Florida man stands his ground against an unarmed black teenager, Republicans fight capitalism, and Kevin Spacey reveals the politics behind "House of Cards."

Louis C.K.
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8.00
155 votes

#14 - Louis C.K.

Season 19 - Episode 54 - Aired 1/28/2014

President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Sam Bee investigates minimum wage protests, and Louis C.K. reveals details of his film, "Tomorrow Night".

Husain Haqqani
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8.00
129 votes

#15 - Husain Haqqani

Season 19 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/9/2013

The N.S.A. wiretaps the World of Warcraft, world leaders pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, and Husain Haqqani untangles Pakistani-U.S. relations.

Jennifer Lawrence
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8.00
104 votes

#16 - Jennifer Lawrence

Season 19 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/21/2013

The Senate actually does something, Jessica Williams offers Black Friday shopping tips, and Jennifer Lawrence promotes "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire".

John Goodman
star
8.00
181 votes

#17 - John Goodman

Season 19 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/5/2013

Toronto enables Rob Ford and John Goodman works with Garry Trudeau in "Alpha House".

Tom Brokaw
star
7.93
235 votes

#18 - Tom Brokaw

Season 19 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/20/2013

Peace is declared in the pizza war between New York and Chicago, a Republican legislator enjoys hip hop and cocaine, and Tom Brokaw remembers the day JFK was killed.

Jorge Ramos
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7.92
185 votes

#19 - Jorge Ramos

Season 19 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/5/2013

Fast food workers go on strike, John Hodgman warns of deranged millionaire flight from New York City, and Jorge Ramos predicts a Latino president.

Robert Gates
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7.92
183 votes

#20 - Robert Gates

Season 19 - Episode 47 - Aired 1/15/2014

Justin Bieber bothers his neighbors, Congress threatens to nuke a nuclear deal with Iran, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discusses his memoir, "Duty".

Malala Yousafzai
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7.90
181 votes

#21 - Malala Yousafzai

Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2013

Republicans deny responsibility for the shutdown and Malala Yousafzai talks fighting the Taliban.

Steve Coogan
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7.85
218 votes

#22 - Steve Coogan

Season 19 - Episode 42 - Aired 1/7/2014

Colorado opens for recreational weed business, beer advertisers earn America's trust with snow bikini parties, and Steve Coogan discusses "Philomena".

Patrick Stewart
star
7.81
290 votes

#23 - Patrick Stewart

Season 19 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/7/2013

A Second Rob Ford video emerges, NFL players defend Richie Incognito, Rand Paul is accused of plagiarism, and Patrick Stewart sheds light on his lobster costume.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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7.80
155 votes

#24 - Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Season 19 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/29/2013

CNN asks the question that really matters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz champions Obamacare.

Monique Brinson Demery
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7.80
155 votes

#25 - Monique Brinson Demery

Season 19 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/6/2013

Indecision 2013 concludes and Monique Brinson Demery talks "Finding the Dragon Lady".