The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 25
Every episode of The Daily Show season 25, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 25!
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 - Ta-Nehisi Coates
Season 25 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/3/2019
President Trump clashes with French President Emmanuel Macron, Roy Wood Jr. gets an education in alternative meat science, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses “The Water Dancer.”
#2 - Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick
Season 25 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/11/2019
Michael Bloomberg prepares to join the Democratic primary field, Rep. Jim Himes discusses the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, and Anna Kendrick talks about “Noelle.”
#3 - November Democratic Debate Special - Alicia Menendez
Season 25 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/20/2019
Trevor analyzes the fifth Democratic debate live, Roy Wood Jr. gets insight from black voters, and MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez discusses her book “The Likeability Trap.”
#4 - Tom Steyer
Season 25 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/18/2019
Diplomat David Holmes adds fuel to Trump’s Ukraine scandal, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta serve up new presidential excuses, and Tom Steyer discusses his 2020 presidential bid.
#5 - Anand Giridharadas
Season 25 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2019
Trevor weighs the case for impeachment against Rudy Giuliani, Michael Kosta explores President Trump’s moral blindness, and Anand Giridharadas discusses “Winners Take All.”
#6 - Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton
Season 25 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2019
Washington Nationals fans celebrate their World Series win, Trevor covers worldwide protests, and Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton discuss “The Book of Gutsy Women.”
#7 - Mark Sanford
Season 25 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2019
Roy Wood Jr. reports on President Trump’s whistleblower scandal, Ronny Chieng reacts to a viral “beer money” fundraiser, and GOP presidential candidate Mark Sanford stops by.
#8 - Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin
Season 25 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/14/2019
Fox News writes off the Trump impeachment hearings as boring, Steve Ballmer discusses his USAFacts initiative, and Jeff Garlin talks about “Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago.”
#9 - October Democratic Debate Special
Season 25 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/15/2019
Trevor dissects the fourth 2020 Democratic debate live, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) provides a service to candidates, and CBS News special correspondent Alex Wagner stops by.
#10 - Taika Waititi
Season 25 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/17/2019
Trevor tackles the latest onslaught of headlines, Dulce Sloan gives her take on President Trump’s impeachment strategy, and director Taika Waititi discusses “Jojo Rabbit.”
#11 - Will Smith
Season 25 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2019
China lashes out at the NBA over a team GM’s support for Hong Kong protesters, Roy Wood Jr. talks to GOP presidential hopeful Bill Weld, and Will Smith discusses “Gemini Man.”
#12 - Julian Castro
Season 25 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/6/2019
Elizabeth Warren terrifies the super-rich, Michael Kosta examines the alt-right’s anti-masturbation stance, and Julian Castro discusses his Democratic presidential candidacy.
#13 - Jenny Slate
Season 25 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/7/2019
The vaping industry allegedly targets teens, an expert (Michael Kosta) highlights Donald Trump’s iconic posture, and Jenny Slate discusses “Little Weirds” and “Stage Fright.”
#14 - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Season 25 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/19/2019
Desi Lydic investigates Rep. Eric Swalwell’s alleged televised fart, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover sports news, and Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses “His Dark Materials.”
#15 - Cyntoia Brown-Long & Ali Wong
Season 25 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/16/2019
Trevor looks at how Hunter Biden and the Trump children benefit from their family names, Cyntoia Brown-Long discusses “Free Cyntoia,” and Ali Wong chats about “Dear Girls.”
#16 - Colson Whitehead
Season 25 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/4/2019
Drug smugglers cut holes in President Trump’s border wall, Elizabeth Warren takes heat from her 2020 Democratic rivals, and Colson Whitehead discusses “The Nickel Boys.”
#17 - Black Coffee
Season 25 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/14/2019
Desi Lydic examines President Trump’s Middle East policies, Neal Brennan argues that Trump thinks he owns America, and Black Coffee discusses his musical journey and “LaLaLa.”
#18 - Cory Booker & Edward Norton
Season 25 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/5/2019
Trevor highlights California’s inmate firefighters, Senator Cory Booker talks about his 2020 presidential campaign, and Edward Norton discusses “Motherless Brooklyn.”
#19 - Lena Waithe
Season 25 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/21/2019
Trevor discusses 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Roy Wood Jr. highlights black contributions to Thanksgiving, and Lena Waithe talks about her movie “Queen & Slim.”
#20 - Beto O'Rourke & Michelle Yeoh
Season 25 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/28/2019
President Trump gloats over the death of ISIS’s leader, Beto O’Rourke discusses his 2020 White House bid, and actor Michelle Yeoh chats about her role in “Last Christmas.”
#21 - Tyler “Ninja” Blevins
Season 25 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2019
Vice President Mike Pence becomes tainted by President Trump’s Ukraine scandal, Trevor reacts to Amber Guyger’s murder verdict, and Tyler “Ninja” Blevins discusses “Get Good.”
#22 - Jacqueline Woodson
Season 25 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2019
Trevor highlights President Trump’s unhinged border wall demands, Desi Lydic investigates a protest against Yelp, and Jacqueline Woodson discusses “Red at the Bone.”
#23 - Daniel Kaluuya
Season 25 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/13/2019
Impeachment hearings against President Trump go public, Jaboukie Young-White and Roy Wood Jr. try to sell Trump’s childhood home, and Daniel Kaluuya discusses “Queen & Slim.”
#24 - Noah Baumbach
Season 25 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/12/2019
Former Trump administration officials churn out tell-all memoirs, Roy Wood Jr. highlights adorable animals in the news, and Noah Baumbach discusses his movie “Marriage Story.”
#25 - Amy Klobuchar
Season 25 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/30/2019
Sean Spicer gets shady for the sake of a “Dancing with the Stars” victory, Ronny Chieng bashes Halloween, and Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses her 2020 presidential campaign.