The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 21

Every episode of The Daily Show season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 21!

Jon Stewart and The Daily Show news team cover the biggest headlines of the day.

Last Updated: 4/9/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
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Kirsten Gillibrand
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9.00
52 votes

#1 - Kirsten Gillibrand

Season 21 - Episode 136 - Aired 7/27/2016

From the DNC in Philadelphia, Desi Lydic unpacks Hillary Clinton's nomination, Donald Trump asks Russia to hack the U.S., and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses paid leave.

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8.50
52 votes

#2 - Jon Stewart

Season 21 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/7/2015

MSNBC ransacks the home of terrorism suspects on live TV, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to shame Congress into renewing health care for 9/11 first responders.

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8.50
52 votes

#3 - Tom Perez

Season 21 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/8/2015

Donald Trump calls for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S., Hasan Minhaj examines white conservative extremists, and Labor Secretary Tom Perez discusses the middle class.

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Hannah Hart
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8.20
119 votes

#4 - Hannah Hart

Season 21 - Episode 152 - Aired 9/14/2016

A Missouri law may lift training requirements for gun owners, Roy Wood Jr. reports on a college protest that fights firearms with dildos, and Hannah Hart discusses "Dirty 30."

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Christiane Amanpour
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8.08
173 votes

#5 - Christiane Amanpour

Season 21 - Episode 132 - Aired 7/20/2016

From the RNC in Cleveland, Chris Christie leads anti-Hillary Clinton chants, Jordan Klepper examines Donald Trump's faith, and Christiane Amanpour discusses political unity.

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The RNC Night 4: The Party's Over
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8.00
169 votes

#6 - The RNC Night 4: The Party's Over

Season 21 - Episode 134 - Aired 7/22/2016

On The Daily Show's final night of RNC coverage, The Best F#@king News Team reacts to Donald Trump's nomination, fact-checks the speeches and prepares for possible deportation.

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8.00
52 votes

#7 - Michael Strahan

Season 21 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/10/2015

Jordan Klepper tries to determine if a good guy with a gun really is the best defense against a bad guy with a gun, and Michael Strahan discusses his memoir, "Wake Up Happy."

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8.00
52 votes

#8 - Pusha T

Season 21 - Episode 37 - Aired 12/15/2015

Jeb Bush promises to stop spamming his supporters, Donald Trump releases his bill of health, and Pusha T performs "Sunshine" and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets."

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8.00
52 votes

#9 - David J. Peterson

Season 21 - Episode 42 - Aired 1/6/2016

President Obama takes executive action on gun regulation, Hasan Minhaj examines the secondary sneaker market, and David J. Peterson discusses "The Art of Language Invention."

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8.00
52 votes

#10 - Dalia Mogahed

Season 21 - Episode 43 - Aired 1/7/2016

Donald Trump questions Ted Cruz's presidential eligibility, Jessica Williams breaks down a campaign ad on immigration, and Dalia Mogahed discusses Islamic stereotypes.

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8.00
52 votes

#11 - Idris Elba

Season 21 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/3/2015

President Obama addresses a mass shooting in Southern California, Ted Cruz releases hours of raw footage from filming campaign ads, and Idris Elba discusses "Luther."

Alex Wagner
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7.98
173 votes

#12 - Alex Wagner

Season 21 - Episode 133 - Aired 7/21/2016

Live from the RNC in Cleveland, Donald Trump accepts the GOP presidential nomination, Rosie O'Donnell looks back at the mogul's life, and Alex Wagner discusses the election.

Michael Steele
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7.98
153 votes

#13 - Michael Steele

Season 21 - Episode 131 - Aired 7/19/2016

To kick off The Daily Show's Republican National Convention coverage, Trevor breaks down the first day of speeches, and Michael Steele discusses Donald Trump's GOP nomination.

Jason Sudeikis
star
7.95
128 votes

#14 - Jason Sudeikis

Season 21 - Episode 110 - Aired 5/18/2016

Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly bury the hatchet, Hasan Minhaj sits down with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Jason Sudeikis chats about "The Angry Birds Movie."

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7.88
130 votes

#15 - Lindsey Graham

Season 21 - Episode 82 - Aired 3/23/2016

Trevor examines how the GOP ended up with Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham shoots pool and explains why he begrudgingly endorsed presidential hopeful Ted Cruz.

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7.84
131 votes

#16 - Ryan Lizza

Season 21 - Episode 55 - Aired 1/28/2016

Jordan Klepper and Hasan Minhaj weigh Ted Cruz against Donald Trump, Roy Wood Jr. breaks down political ads, and Ryan Lizza discusses the GOP presidential contenders.

Katie Couric
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7.77
119 votes

#17 - Katie Couric

Season 21 - Episode 113 - Aired 5/24/2016

The NRA endorses presidential hopeful Donald Trump, Desi Lydic speaks to gun owners about firearm safety, and Katie Couric discusses her documentary "Under the Gun."

star
7.76
121 votes

#18 - Angelica Ross

Season 21 - Episode 86 - Aired 4/6/2016

North Carolina and Kansas pass transphobic bathroom laws, Jessica Williams examines trans panic, and Angelica Ross discusses TransTech Social Enterprises.

John Heilemann and Mark Halperin
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7.75
108 votes

#19 - John Heilemann and Mark Halperin

Season 21 - Episode 122 - Aired 6/22/2016

Rio de Janeiro prepares for the Olympics, Roy Wood Jr. investigates lobbyists and the Army Corps of Engineers, and John Heilemann and Mark Halperin discuss "The Circus."

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7.70
130 votes

#20 - Anthony Mackie

Season 21 - Episode 65 - Aired 2/23/2016

Senate Republicans preemptively veto President Obama's Supreme Court nomination, Jessica Williams investigates a homophobic church, and Anthony Mackie discusses "Triple 9."

Laverne Cox
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7.66
124 votes

#21 - Laverne Cox

Season 21 - Episode 126 - Aired 6/29/2016

Elizabeth Warren campaigns with presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, Desi Lydic fact-checks a Donald Trump speech, and Laverne Cox chats about "Orange Is the New Black."

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7.66
131 votes

#22 - Jerry Seinfeld

Season 21 - Episode 54 - Aired 1/27/2016

Donald Trump drops out of a GOP debate, two undercover anti-Planned Parenthood investigators are indicted, and Jerry Seinfeld chats about "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."

Blood Orange
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7.64
130 votes

#23 - Blood Orange

Season 21 - Episode 161 - Aired 9/29/2016

Trevor examines the legacy of stop-and-frisk, Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper test North Carolina's anti-LGBT HB2 law, and Blood Orange performs songs from "Freetown Sound."

Sara Goldrick-Rab
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7.62
146 votes

#24 - Sara Goldrick-Rab

Season 21 - Episode 159 - Aired 9/27/2016

Donald Trump blames his poor debate performance on his microphone, Desi Lydic fact-checks the first presidential debate, and Sara Goldrick-Rab discusses "Paying the Price."

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7.61
146 votes

#25 - Ken Jeong

Season 21 - Episode 90 - Aired 4/13/2016

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is indicted on banking charges, Trevor examines Donald Trump's failed line of health products, and Ken Jeong discusses "Dr. Ken."