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!

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
Sarah Vowell
star
8.50
52 votes

#1 - 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."

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John Cleese
star
8.50
52 votes

#2 - 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..."

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Jon Stewart's Final Episode
star
8.30
104 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Chuck O'Neil
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Judd Apatow
star
8.00
52 votes

#4 - 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."

Denis Leary
star
8.00
26 votes

#5 - 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."

David McCullough
star
8.00
26 votes

#6 - 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."

Seth MacFarlane
star
8.00
52 votes

#7 - 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."

Bill Clinton
star
8.00
52 votes

#8 - 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.

Aziz Ansari
star
8.00
52 votes

#9 - 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."

Reza Aslan
star
8.00
78 votes

#10 - 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.

John Hargrove
star
8.00
78 votes

#11 - 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."

Will Ferrell
star
8.00
26 votes

#12 - 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."

Rob Corddry
star
8.00
26 votes

#13 - Rob Corddry

Season 20 - Episode 75 - Aired 3/12/2015

Several New Jersey officials engage in questionable practices, Jordan Klepper reports on Hurricane Sandy survivors, and Rob Corddry discusses his show "Childrens Hospital."

John Lewis
star
8.00
52 votes

#14 - 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."

Jennifer Lopez
star
8.00
52 votes

#15 - 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."

Marco Rubio
star
8.00
78 votes

#16 - 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."

Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
star
7.89
182 votes

#17 - 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."

Jessica Chastain
star
7.87
181 votes

#18 - 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."

Conan O'Brien
star
7.70
78 votes

#19 - 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.

Rand Paul
star
7.70
78 votes

#20 - 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.

Peter Dinklage
star
7.70
78 votes

#21 - Peter Dinklage

Season 20 - Episode 85 - Aired 4/7/2015

Hasan Minhaj reports on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, Senator Rand Paul announces his presidential bid, and Peter Dinklage discusses the fifth season of "Game of Thrones."

Gene Baur
star
7.70
78 votes

#22 - Gene Baur

Season 20 - Episode 84 - Aired 4/6/2015

Indiana passes a controversial religious freedom law, Jordan Klepper chases after crowdfunding donations, and Gene Baur discusses his book "Living the Farm Sanctuary Life."

Allison Williams
star
7.70
78 votes

#23 - 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.

Lena Dunham
star
7.70
78 votes

#24 - 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."

Sophie Delaunay
star
7.68
119 votes

#25 - Sophie Delaunay

Season 20 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/2/2014

The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophie Delaunay discusses Doctors Without Borders.