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: 8/11/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Jehane Noujaim
star
8.20
129 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".

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Bill O'Reilly
star
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".

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Jennifer Lawrence
star
8.00
104 votes

#3 - 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

#4 - John Goodman

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

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

David Rose
star
8.00
26 votes

#5 - 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
star
8.00
78 votes

#6 - 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."

Anita Hill
star
8.00
103 votes

#7 - 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.

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.

Kevin Spacey
star
8.00
129 votes

#9 - 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.
star
8.00
155 votes

#10 - 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".

Jeff Garlin
star
8.00
207 votes

#11 - 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."

Husain Haqqani
star
8.00
129 votes

#12 - 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.

Matt Taibbi
star
7.97
130 votes

#13 - Matt Taibbi

Season 19 - Episode 87 - Aired 4/7/2014

The leaders of the Bush Administration defend their legacy, Afghan voters overcome immense obstacles, and author Matt Taibbi talks justice and the wealth gap in "The Divide."

William D. Cohan
star
7.97
121 votes

#14 - 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.

Senator Charles Schumer
star
7.97
169 votes

#15 - Senator Charles Schumer

Season 19 - Episode 117 - Aired 6/11/2014

Eric Cantor loses his primary election in a surprising upset, a Connecticut boy accidently brings a grenade to school, and Charles Schumer shares some news from Washington.

Jennifer Garner
star
7.95
133 votes

#16 - Jennifer Garner

Season 19 - Episode 90 - Aired 4/10/2014

Stephen Colbert makes an exciting career move, college athletes struggle to unionize, and Jennifer Garner shares Kevin Costner's off-set activities while filming "Draft Day."

Jerry Seinfeld
star
7.93
122 votes

#17 - Jerry Seinfeld

Season 19 - Episode 129 - Aired 7/16/2014

The federal Highway Trust Fund runs dry, an "anonymous" informant reveals the CIA's cafeteria secrets, and Jerry Seinfeld talks about "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."

Philip K. Howard
star
7.93
138 votes

#18 - Philip K. Howard

Season 19 - Episode 115 - Aired 6/9/2014

Fox News gets worked up over a beard, Jason Jones and Jessica Williams report on the Bowe Bergdahl controversy, and Philip K. Howard discusses government paralysis.

Mookie Wilson
star
7.91
127 votes

#19 - Mookie Wilson

Season 19 - Episode 95 - Aired 4/28/2014

Diverse forms of racial discrimination hit the media, Larry Wilmore explains how to tackle racism in America, and Mookie Wilson discusses team relationships in sports.

Malala Yousafzai
star
7.90
181 votes

#20 - Malala Yousafzai

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

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

Bill Cosby
star
7.90
181 votes

#21 - 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".

Elizabeth Warren
star
7.88
151 votes

#22 - Elizabeth Warren

Season 19 - Episode 92 - Aired 4/22/2014

Women in politics continue to face sexist double standards, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses "A Fighting Chance" and the need for political reform.

Seth Rogen
star
7.88
211 votes

#23 - Seth Rogen

Season 19 - Episode 101 - Aired 5/7/2014

Rumors about 2016 presidential hopefuls start circulating, Jordan Klepper reports on the disastrous effects of a chemical spill, and Seth Rogen chats about "Neighbors."

Timothy Geithner
star
7.88
148 votes

#24 - Timothy Geithner

Season 19 - Episode 109 - Aired 5/21/2014

Mitch McConnell defeats the Tea Party in Kentucky's Republican primary, Jason Jones explores India's media, and Timothy Geithner defends the handling of the financial crisis.

Howard Schultz
star
7.87
119 votes

#25 - Howard Schultz

Season 19 - Episode 119 - Aired 6/16/2014

Iraq War supporters go on a reunion tour, America has conflicting feelings about Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Howard Schultz shares some exciting news about Starbucks.