The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 24
Every episode of The Daily Show season 24, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 24!
The Daily Show's intrepid news team dives into the biggest headlines of the day, providing fearless coverage, expert analysis, and no-nonsense commentary.
#1 - Edward Snowden
Season 24 - Episode 155 - Aired 9/19/2019
Canada’s Justin Trudeau comes under fire for wearing blackface, Ronny Chieng rails against futuristic bar technology, and Edward Snowden discusses his book “Permanent Record.”
#2 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Season 24 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2018
A report on Donald Trump’s taxes debunks his self-made claims, Desi Lydic looks at 2018’s most corrupt candidates, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses “Accessory to War.”
#3 - Jameela Jamil
Season 24 - Episode 158 - Aired 9/26/2019
Trevor covers the whistleblower complaint against President Trump, Desi Lydic slams Trump for wasting an impeachment opportunity, and Jameela Jamil discusses “The Good Place.”
#4 - Greta Thunberg
Season 24 - Episode 150 - Aired 9/11/2019
Drug companies face consequences for their role in the opioid crisis, Lewis Black talks about how digital screen time is affecting kids, and activist Greta Thunberg stops by.
#5 - Carol Anderson
Season 24 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2018
The FBI investigates sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, the U.S. and Canada reach a trade deal, and author Carol Anderson discusses “One Person, No Vote.”
#6 - Gavin Newsom
Season 24 - Episode 156 - Aired 9/24/2019
Nancy Pelosi launches an impeachment inquiry, Ronny Chieng refuses to get his hopes up about President Trump’s downfall, and California Governor Gavin Newsom stops by.
#7 - Mark Leibovich
Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2018
Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice, Taylor Swift endorses two Democratic candidates in Tennessee, and journalist Mark Leibovich discusses “Big Game.”
#8 - Sonia Sotomayor
Season 24 - Episode 152 - Aired 9/16/2019
Brett Kavanaugh is accused of sexual misconduct again, President Trump hints at war on behalf of Saudi Arabia, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses “Just Ask!”
#9 - Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey
Season 24 - Episode 154 - Aired 9/18/2019
An attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities leads to talk of war, Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on the blackest material on Earth, and Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey discuss “She Said.”
#10 - Nicole Chung
Season 24 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/11/2018
Kanye West visits the White House, Jaboukie Young-White explains how the voting system caters to older people, and Nicole Chung discusses her memoir “All You Can Ever Know.”
#11 - Amandla Stenberg
Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/15/2018
Georgia vandals deface a historic monument using googly eyes, Elizabeth Warren reveals proof of her Native American heritage, and Amandla Stenberg discusses “The Hate U Give.”
#12 - John Cena
Season 24 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2018
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley steps down on surprisingly good terms, Roy Wood Jr. breaks down Georgia’s gubernatorial race, and pro wrestler John Cena discusses “Elbow Grease.”
#13 - Riz Ahmed
Season 24 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2018
The FBI completes its investigation of the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Desi Lydic infiltrates the Girl Scouts, and actor Riz Ahmed discusses “Venom.”
#14 - Nick Cannon
Season 24 - Episode 157 - Aired 9/25/2019
President Trump releases a summary of his call with Ukraine’s president, Roy Wood Jr. covers a 2020 GOP primary debate, and Nick Cannon talks about his diverse career.
#15 - Bashir Salahuddin & Diallo Riddle
Season 24 - Episode 153 - Aired 9/17/2019
Elizabeth Warren and President Trump host very different rallies, and Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle discuss South Side.
#16 - September Democratic Debate Special - Jamelle Bouie
Season 24 - Episode 151 - Aired 9/12/2019
In this live episode, Trevor covers the third 2020 Democratic presidential debate, and New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie gives his take on the event.
#17 - Lester Holt
Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2018
The White House launches a presidential text alert system, a 1985 police report describes Brett Kavanaugh’s involvement in a bar fight, and NBC’s Lester Holt stops by.
#18 - Chelsea Handler
Season 24 - Episode 97 - Aired 5/1/2019
Senators grill Attorney General William Barr, Roy Wood Jr. examines humanity’s lack of concern over climate change, and Chelsea Handler talks “Life Will Be the Death of Me.”
#19 - Charlize Theron
Season 24 - Episode 98 - Aired 5/2/2019
A whale is suspected of spying for Russia, Jordan Klepper talks about his show Klepper, and actor Charlize Theron chats about “Long Shot” and the Africa Outreach Project.
#20 - Eddie Izzard
Season 24 - Episode 99 - Aired 5/6/2019
Trevor wonders about America’s next war, Roy Wood Jr. reacts to President Trump’s school lunch rollback, and comedian Eddie Izzard chats about his global “Wunderbar” tour.
#21 - Valerie Jarrett
Season 24 - Episode 100 - Aired 5/7/2019
Scientists warn that over 1 million species face imminent extinction, Trump officials risk congressional contempt, and Valerie Jarrett discusses her book “Finding My Voice.”
#22 - Tyra Banks
Season 24 - Episode 101 - Aired 5/8/2019
Footage of Bernie Sanders reveals his ideological consistency, Donald Trump lost over a billion dollars in a decade, and Tyra Banks discusses her return to Sports Illustrated.
#23 - Mark Jonathan Harris & Deborah Oppenheimer
Season 24 - Episode 102 - Aired 5/9/2019
South Africa’s general election heats up, Desi Lydic tackles sexist coverage of the 2020 race, and filmmakers Mark Jonathan Harris and Deborah Oppenheimer discuss “Foster.”
#24 - Kirsten Gillibrand
Season 24 - Episode 103 - Aired 5/20/2019
GOP state lawmakers take aim at Roe v. Wade, Mayor Bill de Blasio announces his White House bid, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses her 2020 presidential campaign.
#25 - Ava DuVernay
Season 24 - Episode 104 - Aired 5/21/2019
Democratic presidential hopefuls take varying approaches to Fox News, Michael Kosta talks to a man who helped legalize nunchucks, and Ava DuVernay discusses “When They See Us.”