The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 20
Every episode of The Daily Show season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 20!
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#1 - John Cleese
Season 20 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/5/2014
Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Cleese discusses his memoir, "So, Anyway..."
#2 - Jon Stewart's Final Episode
Season 20 - Episode 142 - Aired 8/6/2015
On Jon's last episode of The Daily Show, he revisits The Best F#@king News Team Ever, gets a send-off from his top political targets and says goodbye after 16 years as host.
#3 - Sarah Vowell
Season 20 - Episode 130 - Aired 7/2/2015
Donald Trump defends his racist remarks, Ohioans fight a Native American group over an Alaskan mountain, and Sarah Vowell discusses "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States."
#4 - Marco Rubio
Season 20 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/13/2015
Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a store owner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses his book "American Dreams."
#5 - Jennifer Lopez
Season 20 - Episode 50 - Aired 1/20/2015
Several Republican candidates consider a bid for president, Aasif Mandvi investigates the threat of Sharia law in Alabama, and Jennifer Lopez discusses "The Boy Next Door."
#6 - Denis Leary
Season 20 - Episode 140 - Aired 8/4/2015
Hillary Clinton prepares for Joe Biden's alleged presidential run, Jessica Williams revisits subjects from past field pieces, and Denis Leary discusses "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll."
#7 - Malala Yousafzai
Season 20 - Episode 122 - Aired 6/18/2015
Jon speaks out about the church massacre in Charleston, S.C., and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses the documentary "He Named Me Malala."
#8 - Aziz Ansari
Season 20 - Episode 120 - Aired 6/16/2015
Donald Trump enters the 2016 presidential race, a restaurant chain unveils a troubling new dish, and comedian Aziz Ansari explores dating trends in his book "Modern Romance."
#9 - John Hargrove
Season 20 - Episode 83 - Aired 3/26/2015
Jason Jones bids farewell to The Daily Show, Jon congratulates Fox News for being right, and former orca trainer John Hargrove discusses his book "Beneath the Surface."
#10 - Will Ferrell
Season 20 - Episode 79 - Aired 3/19/2015
Fox News selectively covers the Department of Justice reports on Ferguson, Trevor Noah challenges Jon to a chess game, and Will Ferrell discusses his film "Get Hard."
#11 - John Lewis
Season 20 - Episode 72 - Aired 3/9/2015
The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civil rights movement in his graphic novel trilogy, "March."
#12 - Reza Aslan
Season 20 - Episode 106 - Aired 5/13/2015
Fox News takes issue with Barack Obama's stance on poverty, Jordan Klepper looks for controversial topics in the British election, and Reza Aslan discusses the state of Islam.
#13 - Judd Apatow
Season 20 - Episode 119 - Aired 6/15/2015
NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal is accused of misrepresenting her race, Al Madrigal learns about Iowa's voting process, and Judd Apatow discusses his book "Sick in the Head."
#14 - Bill Clinton
Season 20 - Episode 121 - Aired 6/17/2015
Jon relives Donald Trump's presidential announcement speech, the House of Representatives votes on trade legislation, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S.'s economic prospects.
#15 - Louis C.K.
Season 20 - Episode 141 - Aired 8/5/2015
On Jon's penultimate show, he examines his legacy of eviscerating the opposition, reflects on his noteworthy TV moments and discusses returning to stand-up with Louis C.K.
#16 - Seth MacFarlane
Season 20 - Episode 124 - Aired 6/23/2015
Presidential contender Donald Trump establishes his campaign platform, Hasan Minhaj honors Jon's physical fortitude, and director Seth MacFarlane discusses his movie "Ted 2."
#17 - Jessica Chastain
Season 20 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/19/2014
Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper debate the use of gestation crates, Lewis Black investigates Black Friday's impact on laborers, and Jessica Chastain discusses "Interstellar."
#18 - David McCullough
Season 20 - Episode 135 - Aired 7/27/2015
FBI officials warn of ISIS's Twitter capabilities, Mike Huckabee likens the Iran nuclear deal to the Holocaust, and David McCullough discusses his book "The Wright Brothers."
#19 - Barack Obama
Season 20 - Episode 132 - Aired 7/21/2015
President Barack Obama sits down with Jon one last time to discuss senioritis, his relationship with the media and how to engage young people in public service.
#20 - Lena Dunham
Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2014
An intruder breaches White House security, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. causes the media to panic, and Lena Dunham discusses her memoir, "Not That Kind of Girl."
#21 - Amy Schumer
Season 20 - Episode 139 - Aired 8/3/2015
The Koch brothers make five Republican candidates vie for their money, Fox News accuses Jon of being a liberal propagandist, and Amy Schumer discusses her movie "Trainwreck."
#22 - Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
Season 20 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/13/2014
John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiration for and making of the film "Rosewater."
#23 - Conan O'Brien
Season 20 - Episode 66 - Aired 2/25/2015
Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on Instagram, and Conan O'Brien discusses his trip to Cuba.
#24 - Allison Williams
Season 20 - Episode 44 - Aired 1/8/2015
Mitch McConnell brags about the Republican Congress, Jason Jones causes mischief in New York after a slowdown in arrests, and "Girls" star Allison Williams sits down with Jon.
#25 - Rand Paul
Season 20 - Episode 108 - Aired 5/26/2015
Sections of the Patriot Act near expiration, Republicans propose a new surveillance act, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses his 11-hour filibuster and religious liberties.