The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 23

Every episode of The Daily Show season 23, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 23!

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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Khizr Khan
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#1 - Khizr Khan

Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2017

John Kelly lies about a congresswoman while defending President Trump, Fox News shows selective outrage over sexual harassment, and Khizr Khan discusses “An American Family.”

Robin Thede
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#2 - Robin Thede

Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2017

Las Vegas experiences the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, Tom Price resigns as secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robin Thede discusses “The Rundown.”

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Wayne Brady
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#3 - Wayne Brady

Season 23 - Episode 63 - Aired 2/26/2018

Critics slam the sheriff who allegedly ignored warnings about the Parkland shooter, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta recap the Olympics, and Wayne Brady discusses “Kinky Boots.”

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Michael Wolff
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#4 - Michael Wolff

Season 23 - Episode 48 - Aired 1/22/2018

A stalemate in Congress leads to a government shutdown, Dulce Sloan and Desi Lydic look back on the 2017 Women’s March, and Michael Wolff discusses his book “Fire and Fury.”

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Jim Himes
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#5 - Jim Himes

Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2017

Fox News struggles to process the mass shooting in Las Vegas, O.J. Simpson is released from prison, and Representative Jim Himes weighs in on U.S. gun control.

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Ricky Gervais
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#6 - Ricky Gervais

Season 23 - Episode 47 - Aired 1/18/2018

President Trump signals an overhaul of both illegal and legal immigration, Trevor catches up on lesser-known news, and Ricky Gervais discusses the game show “Child Support.”

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Jorge Ramos
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26 votes

#7 - Jorge Ramos

Season 23 - Episode 65 - Aired 2/28/2018

HUD Secretary Ben Carson blows taxpayer money on office furniture, Roy Wood Jr. and Dulce Sloan examine accomplishments of black women, and Jorge Ramos discusses “Stranger.”

Ricky Martin
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#8 - Ricky Martin

Season 23 - Episode 45 - Aired 1/16/2018

Trevor looks back at Chris Christie’s governorship, Ronny Chieng examines the top gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show, and Ricky Martin discusses “American Crime Story.”

Nima Elbagir
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#9 - Nima Elbagir

Season 23 - Episode 64 - Aired 2/27/2018

Trevor looks at the 2018 midterm congressional candidates, a German village grapples with a Nazi-era town bell, and CNN’s Nima Elbagir talks about Libya’s slave trade.

Lupita Nyong'o
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#10 - Lupita Nyong'o

Season 23 - Episode 62 - Aired 2/22/2018

Parkland shooting survivors confront Marco Rubio and President Trump on gun control, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates black innovators, and Lupita Nyong’o discusses “Black Panther.”

Ludacris
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#11 - Ludacris

Season 23 - Episode 61 - Aired 2/21/2018

Conservatives accuse the Parkland survivors of being paid actors, Florida sidelines gun control measures for anti-porn legislation, and Ludacris discusses “Fear Factor.”

Taylor Kitsch
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#12 - Taylor Kitsch

Season 23 - Episode 60 - Aired 2/20/2018

School shooting survivors in Florida stage rallies for gun control, Roy Wood Jr. explains why black audiences love “Black Panther,” and Taylor Kitsch discusses “Waco.”

Steve Aoki
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#13 - Steve Aoki

Season 23 - Episode 59 - Aired 2/8/2018

Trevor breaks down reports on Russia hacking voter rolls and Rob Porter’s resignation, Roy Wood Jr. honors unsung black politicians, and Steve Aoki discusses “Kolony.”

“The 15:17 to Paris” Cast
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#14 - “The 15:17 to Paris” Cast

Season 23 - Episode 58 - Aired 2/7/2018

President Trump orders a military parade, Trevor examines recent archeological findings, and Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone discuss “The 15:17 to Paris.”

Liz Claman
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#15 - Liz Claman

Season 23 - Episode 57 - Aired 2/6/2018

President Trump accuses Democrats of treason for not applauding him, Hasan Minhaj reacts to the Dow Jones taking a record dip, and Liz Claman weighs in on the stock market.

Jessica Williams & Phoebe Robinson
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#16 - Jessica Williams & Phoebe Robinson

Season 23 - Episode 56 - Aired 2/5/2018

Republicans react to Devin Nunes’s FBI memo, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. examine racist sports logos, and Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson discuss “2 Dope Queens.”

Rose McGowan
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#17 - Rose McGowan

Season 23 - Episode 55 - Aired 2/1/2018

The GOP pushes a sketchy memo in hopes of undermining the Trump-Russia probe, Roy Wood Jr. examines the on-screen deaths of black actors, and Rose McGowan discusses “Brave.”

Angela Rye
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#18 - Angela Rye

Season 23 - Episode 54 - Aired 1/31/2018

Conservatives praise President Trump’s first State of the Union, Roy Wood Jr. gives an update on black America, and Angela Rye discusses “Angela Rye’s State of the Union.”

David Remnick
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#19 - David Remnick

Season 23 - Episode 53 - Aired 1/30/2018

In a live episode following the State of the Union, Trevor chats with Michael Kosta and The New Yorker’s David Remnick about President Trump’s first year in office.

Alex Gibney
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#20 - Alex Gibney

Season 23 - Episode 52 - Aired 1/29/2018

Hillary Clinton reportedly shielded a 2008 campaign staffer accused of sexual harassment, President Trump tried to fire Robert Mueller, and Alex Gibney talks “Dirty Money.”

Cecile Richards
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#21 - Cecile Richards

Season 23 - Episode 51 - Aired 1/25/2018

The GOP claims that the FBI is undermining the White House, Desi Lydic gives tips on interviewing President Trump, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood’s future.

P.K. Subban
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#22 - P.K. Subban

Season 23 - Episode 50 - Aired 1/24/2018

Trevor breaks down how gerrymandering affects democracy, Dulce Sloan and Michael Kosta examine the Mexico border wall debate, and P.K. Subban discusses the NHL All-Star Game.

Anthony Bourdain
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#23 - Anthony Bourdain

Season 23 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/17/2018

Senator Cory Booker calls out Kirstjen Nielsen for dismissing racist remarks, a porn star details her affair with Donald Trump, and Anthony Bourdain discusses “Parts Unknown.”

Tyler Perry
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#24 - Tyler Perry

Season 23 - Episode 79 - Aired 3/26/2018

America’s teens make history at the March For Our Lives, Roy Wood Jr. investigates a pro-gun rally in Montana, and Tyler Perry discusses his film “Acrimony.”

Tracy Morgan
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#25 - Tracy Morgan

Season 23 - Episode 91 - Aired 4/23/2018

Donald Trump allegedly lied in order to get on the Forbes 400 list in 1982, Kanye West tweets controversial remarks about racism, and Tracy Morgan discusses “The Last O.G.”