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: 8/5/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Dr. Willie Parker
star
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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Katy Tur
star
9.02
43 votes

#2 - 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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Gabourey Sidibe
star
9.00
26 votes

#3 - 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."

Sybrina Fulton & Tracy Martin
star
9.00
26 votes

#4 - 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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Sebastian Junger & Nick Quested
star
9.00
26 votes

#5 - Sebastian Junger & Nick Quested

Season 22 - Episode 115 - Aired 6/7/2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions offers to resign, Eric Trump reportedly shifted charity funds into Trump firms, and Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested discuss "Hell on Earth."

Elizabeth Ford
star
9.00
26 votes

#6 - 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."

Susan Burton
star
9.00
26 votes

#7 - 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."

D.L. Hughley
star
9.00
26 votes

#8 - 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."

Djimon Hounsou
star
9.00
26 votes

#9 - 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."

Robert Sapolsky
star
9.00
26 votes

#10 - 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."

Marc Edwards
star
9.00
26 votes

#11 - 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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Helene Cooper
star
9.00
26 votes

#12 - 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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Jake Tapper
star
9.00
26 votes

#13 - 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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Elaine Welteroth & Phillip Picardi
star
9.00
26 votes

#14 - 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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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh
star
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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Neil deGrasse Tyson
star
8.24
78 votes

#16 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Season 22 - Episode 145 - Aired 8/28/2017

President Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Michael Kosta explains presidential clemency, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
star
8.24
72 votes

#17 - Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Season 22 - Episode 149 - Aired 9/5/2017

President Trump puts the future of DACA into the hands of Congress, North Korea continues testing nuclear missiles, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez discusses his book "We Rise."

Election Night Special
star
8.18
189 votes

#18 - 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.

Kumail Nanjiani
star
8.10
77 votes

#19 - Kumail Nanjiani

Season 22 - Episode 125 - Aired 7/10/2017

President Trump attends a G20 summit in Germany, Donald Trump Jr. defends meeting with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 election, and Kumail Nanjiani discusses "The Big Sick."

Xavier Becerra
star
8.10
173 votes

#20 - 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.

Al Franken
star
8.06
121 votes

#21 - 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."

James Davis
star
8.05
74 votes

#22 - James Davis

Season 22 - Episode 127 - Aired 7/12/2017

Fox News defends Donald Trump Jr.'s Russian meeting, Neal Brennan claims the GOP is leading the resistance, and James Davis discusses his Comedy Central show Hood Adjacent.

Roxane Gay
star
8.04
89 votes

#23 - Roxane Gay

Season 22 - Episode 117 - Aired 6/12/2017

President Trump's shills demonstrate their loyalty, Trevor invites viewers to visit the Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library, and author Roxane Gay discusses "Hunger."

Jason Isbell
star
8.03
68 votes

#24 - Jason Isbell

Season 22 - Episode 123 - Aired 6/21/2017

Dashcam footage of the police shooting of Philando Castile is released, DJ Khaled teaches Trevor to be positive, and Jason Isbell chats about his album "The Nashville Sound."

Regina Hall
star
8.00
26 votes

#25 - Regina Hall

Season 22 - Episode 129 - Aired 7/17/2017

Senate Republicans delay the vote on their health care bill, Roy Wood Jr. examines Ann Coulter's Twitter feud with Delta Air Lines, and Regina Hall discusses "Girls Trip."