The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 22

Every episode of The Daily Show season 22, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 22!

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: 9/22/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Dr. Willie Parker
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10.00
26 votes

#1 - Dr. Willie Parker

Season 22 - Episode 87 - Aired 4/3/2017

Accused sexual predator President Trump honors Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Roy Wood Jr. explains Black Twitter, and Dr. Willie Parker discusses his book "Life's Work."

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Election Night Special
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10.00
52 votes

#2 - Election Night Special

Season 22 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/8/2016

The Best F#@king News Team, Ana Marie Cox, Douglas Brinkley and Keegan-Michael Key join Trevor for live coverage of the 2016 presidential election.

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Katy Tur
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9.02
43 votes

#3 - Katy Tur

Season 22 - Episode 160 - Aired 9/25/2017

NFL players take a knee in solidarity against President Trump, Trevor questions the White House's response to black people who protest, and Katy Tur discusses "Unbelievable."

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Susan Burton
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9.00
26 votes

#4 - Susan Burton

Season 22 - Episode 108 - Aired 5/17/2017

President Trump allegedly asked James Comey to end the Russia investigation, Vladimir Putin comes to the White House's aid, and Susan Burton discusses "Becoming Ms. Burton."

William J. Barber II
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9.00
26 votes

#5 - William J. Barber II

Season 22 - Episode 113 - Aired 6/5/2017

World leaders react to President Trump pulling out of the Paris climate deal, Michelle Wolf recaps Megyn Kelly's NBC debut, and William J. Barber II discusses systemic racism.

Al Franken
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9.00
26 votes

#6 - Al Franken

Season 22 - Episode 112 - Aired 6/1/2017

President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Jim Jefferies weighs in on the White House's woes, and Senator Al Franken discusses "Giant of the Senate."

Logan Browning
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9.00
26 votes

#7 - Logan Browning

Season 22 - Episode 111 - Aired 5/31/2017

The White House praises President Trump's trip abroad, Michelle Wolf unpacks the expectations surrounding "Wonder Woman," and Logan Browning discusses "Dear White People."

Elizabeth Ford
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9.00
26 votes

#8 - Elizabeth Ford

Season 22 - Episode 110 - Aired 5/30/2017

President Trump goes on his first international trip, Jordan Klepper breaks down the Brussels NATO summit, and Elizabeth Ford discusses "Sometimes Amazing Things Happen."

Gabourey Sidibe
star
9.00
26 votes

#9 - Gabourey Sidibe

Season 22 - Episode 107 - Aired 5/16/2017

Jordan Klepper explains why President Trump gave classified intel to Russian officials, Ronny Chieng talks flying cars, and Gabourey Sidibe discusses "This Is Just My Face."

D.L. Hughley
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9.00
26 votes

#10 - D.L. Hughley

Season 22 - Episode 105 - Aired 5/11/2017

President Trump's rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey begins to unravel, Russian officials visit the White House, and D.L. Hughley discusses "The D.L. Hughley Show."

Valerie Jarrett
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9.00
26 votes

#11 - Valerie Jarrett

Season 22 - Episode 104 - Aired 5/10/2017

Trevor examines the fallout from the firing of FBI Director James Comey, and former presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett discusses the Obamas' post-White House activism.

Rep. Keith Ellison
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9.00
26 votes

#12 - Rep. Keith Ellison

Season 22 - Episode 60 - Aired 2/6/2017

President Trump lashes out at a federal judge on Twitter, Trevor examines Steve Bannon's role in the White House, and Keith Ellison discusses the Democratic Party's future.

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Sybrina Fulton & Tracy Martin
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9.00
26 votes

#13 - Sybrina Fulton & Tracy Martin

Season 22 - Episode 56 - Aired 1/30/2017

Hasan Minhaj examines a Muslim-targeted travel ban, Neal Brennan accuses President Trump of being too sensitive, and Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin discuss "Rest in Power."

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Djimon Hounsou
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9.00
26 votes

#14 - Djimon Hounsou

Season 22 - Episode 103 - Aired 5/9/2017

Sally Yates testifies about Michael Flynn in an open Senate hearing, Hasan Minhaj gives the media advice for the Trump era, and Djimon Hounsou discusses "King Arthur."

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh
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9.00
26 votes

#15 - Boston Mayor Marty Walsh

Season 22 - Episode 61 - Aired 2/7/2017

President Trump accuses the media of underreporting terrorism, Michelle Wolf lauds Kellyanne Conway's duplicity, and Marty Walsh discusses Boston's sanctuary city status.

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Elaine Welteroth & Phillip Picardi
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9.00
26 votes

#16 - Elaine Welteroth & Phillip Picardi

Season 22 - Episode 64 - Aired 2/13/2017

President Trump meets with Japan's Shinzo Abe, Trevor profiles Trump's senior adviser Stephen Miller, and Elaine Welteroth and Phillip Picardi discuss Teen Vogue.

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Jake Tapper
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9.00
26 votes

#17 - Jake Tapper

Season 22 - Episode 70 - Aired 3/1/2017

Trevor calls out the media for praising President Trump's first congressional address, and "The Lead" host Jake Tapper talks about upholding freedom of the press.

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Helene Cooper
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9.00
26 votes

#18 - Helene Cooper

Season 22 - Episode 84 - Aired 3/28/2017

Roy Wood Jr. militarizes Meals on Wheels, Devin Nunes shares classified information in an investigation on President Trump, and Helene Cooper discusses "Madame President."

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Marc Edwards
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9.00
26 votes

#19 - Marc Edwards

Season 22 - Episode 92 - Aired 4/19/2017

Fox News fires Bill O'Reilly, Hasan Minhaj investigates a Texas town's contaminated water supply, and Professor Marc Edwards talks about the ongoing lead crisis in Flint, MI.

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Robert Sapolsky
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9.00
26 votes

#20 - Robert Sapolsky

Season 22 - Episode 101 - Aired 5/4/2017

House Republicans pass an Obamacare replacement bill, Roy Wood Jr. uses an airline scandal to make Congress care about black people, and Robert Sapolsky discusses "Behave."

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Carmelo Anthony
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8.50
52 votes

#21 - Carmelo Anthony

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2016

Ronny Chieng unpacks a racist segment from "The O'Reilly Factor," Desi Lydic investigates political sexism, and Carmelo Anthony discusses the Carmelo Anthony Foundation.

Xavier Becerra
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8.50
52 votes

#22 - Xavier Becerra

Season 22 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2016

Donald Trump brags about groping women in a 2005 video, Trevor likens Trump to an African dictator, and Xavier Becerra discusses Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

Jeff Ross
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8.50
52 votes

#23 - Jeff Ross

Season 22 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2016

In this Halloween episode, Jeff Ross and The Best F#@king News Team join Trevor for a look into the post-apocalyptic world of a Donald Trump presidency.

Deborah Lee James & Eric Fanning
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8.50
52 votes

#24 - Deborah Lee James & Eric Fanning

Season 22 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/10/2016

Barack Obama meets President-elect Trump, Ronny Chieng finds new ways to poll the electorate, and Deborah Lee James and Eric Fanning discuss the transition of military power.

Desus Nice & The Kid Mero
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8.50
52 votes

#25 - Desus Nice & The Kid Mero

Season 22 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/15/2016

Trevor compares Donald Trump to South African President Jacob Zuma, developing countries learn about U.S. democracy, and Desus Nice and The Kid Mero discuss "Desus & Mero."