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.

Last Updated: 8/11/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Dr. Anthony Fauci
star
7.67
30 votes

#1 - Dr. Anthony Fauci

Season 25 - Episode 79 - Aired 3/26/2020

Renowned immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the threat posed by COVID-19, and Trevor releases anti-tourism ads to keep people from visiting Florida, Alaska and Hawaii.

Roxane Gay
star
7.65
20 votes

#2 - Roxane Gay

Season 25 - Episode 86 - Aired 4/8/2020

Black Americans get hit hardest by COVID-19, Dulce Sloan roasts the backgrounds of news anchor footage, and Roxane Gay discusses her effort to help during the pandemic crisis.

Bill Gates
star
7.62
34 votes

#3 - Bill Gates

Season 25 - Episode 83 - Aired 4/2/2020

Trevor covers coronavirus news, Roy Wood Jr. goes into battle mode against COVID-19, and Bill Gates weighs in on the cause of the pandemic and the resources needed to end it.

Daniel Ricciardo
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7.61
31 votes

#4 - Daniel Ricciardo

Season 25 - Episode 57 - Aired 2/3/2020

GOP senators reject impeachment trial witnesses, Jordan Klepper meets Iowa Trump supporters, and Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo discusses “Formula 1: Drive to Survive.”

January Democratic Debate Special
star
7.59
34 votes

#5 - January Democratic Debate Special

Season 25 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/14/2020

Trevor analyzes the Democratic debate live, Jordan Klepper examines Iowa’s role in the primaries, and former GOP strategist Rick Wilson discusses “Running Against the Devil.”

Tochi Onyebuchi
star
7.59
29 votes

#6 - Tochi Onyebuchi

Season 25 - Episode 60 - Aired 2/10/2020

Joe Biden targets Pete Buttigieg with a ruthless attack ad, Ronny Chieng examines the upcoming New Hampshire primary, and author Tochi Onyebuchi discusses “Riot Baby.”

Jennifer Garner
star
7.59
29 votes

#7 - Jennifer Garner

Season 25 - Episode 84 - Aired 4/6/2020

Trevor enlists his correspondents to help him figure out how to make a protective mask, and actress Jennifer Garner discusses her charitable initiative, Save with Stories.

Dr. Vivek Murthy
star
7.55
29 votes

#8 - Dr. Vivek Murthy

Season 25 - Episode 78 - Aired 3/25/2020

Trevor covers coronavirus news, Ronny Chieng gives a dispatch from Australia, and Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses challenges facing medical professionals and his book “Together.”

Gavin Newsom
star
7.55
31 votes

#9 - Gavin Newsom

Season 25 - Episode 80 - Aired 3/30/2020

Trevor likens President Trump to Joe Exotic from “Tiger King,” Jaboukie Young-White interviews Dr. Peter Hotez, and California Governor Gavin Newsom discusses the coronavirus.

Octavia Spencer
star
7.53
36 votes

#10 - Octavia Spencer

Season 25 - Episode 75 - Aired 3/12/2020

The NBA suspends its season indefinitely, President Trump addresses the nation about the coronavirus pandemic, and Octavia Spencer chats about “Self Made.”

Judith Heumann
star
7.52
33 votes

#11 - Judith Heumann

Season 25 - Episode 70 - Aired 3/4/2020

Trevor gives his next-day analysis of Super Tuesday, Lewis Black rails against the scourge of “sharenting,” and activist Judith Heumann discusses her book “Being Heumann.”

Gita Gopinath
star
7.50
30 votes

#12 - Gita Gopinath

Season 25 - Episode 85 - Aired 4/7/2020

Wisconsin holds its primary election despite the pandemic, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cap off Trump’s Best Word Bracket, and Trevor interviews IMF economist Gita Gopinath.

Bill de Blasio & Dave Burd
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7.45
31 votes

#13 - Bill de Blasio & Dave Burd

Season 25 - Episode 74 - Aired 3/11/2020

The WHO declares the coronavirus a global pandemic, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio talks about the city’s response to coronavirus concerns, and actor Dave Burd discusses “Dave.”

Darren Walker
star
7.43
23 votes

#14 - Darren Walker

Season 25 - Episode 87 - Aired 4/9/2020

Divorces increase due to pandemic lockdowns, Jordan Klepper learns about doomsday preparation, and Darren Walker discusses the threat COVID-19 poses to incarcerated Americans.

Nikole Hannah-Jones
star
7.43
28 votes

#15 - Nikole Hannah-Jones

Season 25 - Episode 59 - Aired 2/5/2020

President Trump’s impeachment trial ends, Roy Wood Jr. honors unsung black explorers, and New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses “The 1619 Project.”

Kevin Love
star
7.43
28 votes

#16 - Kevin Love

Season 25 - Episode 81 - Aired 3/31/2020

Trevor and his correspondents try to determine what day it is, and Cleveland Cavaliers player Kevin Love discusses his efforts to keep arena workers paid during the pandemic.

Gretchen Whitmer
star
7.42
33 votes

#17 - Gretchen Whitmer

Season 25 - Episode 82 - Aired 4/1/2020

President Trump suddenly gets serious about the coronavirus, Ronny Chieng catches up with Andrew Yang, and Trevor interviews Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about COVID-19.

Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi
star
7.41
27 votes

#18 - Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi

Season 25 - Episode 73 - Aired 3/10/2020

The coronavirus leads to widespread “social distancing” in the U.S., Trevor unveils Trump’s Best Word Bracket, and Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi discuss “Stamped.”

Wale
star
7.41
27 votes

#19 - Wale

Season 25 - Episode 61 - Aired 2/11/2020

Michael Kosta gives his take on the New Hampshire primary, Ronny Chieng rails against coronavirus misinformation, and Wale discusses his album “Wow... That’s Crazy.”

2020 State of the Union Special
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7.40
35 votes

#20 - 2020 State of the Union Special

Season 25 - Episode 58 - Aired 2/4/2020

Trevor and the Daily Show News Team provide live coverage of President Trump’s State of the Union Address, and PBS’s “Firing Line” host Margaret Hoover analyzes the speech.

February Democratic Debate Special
star
7.39
33 votes

#21 - February Democratic Debate Special

Season 25 - Episode 65 - Aired 2/25/2020

Trevor examines the 10th Democratic debate live, Jaboukie Young-White interviews LGBTQ voters about Pete Buttigieg, and Rahm Emanuel discusses his book “The Nation City.”

2020 Super Tuesday Primary Special
star
7.38
34 votes

#22 - 2020 Super Tuesday Primary Special

Season 25 - Episode 69 - Aired 3/3/2020

Trevor and Ronny Chieng cover Super Tuesday live, Desi Lydic interviews an X-rated activist, and author David Plouffe discusses “A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump.”

Lakeith Stanfield
star
7.35
37 votes

#23 - Lakeith Stanfield

Season 25 - Episode 62 - Aired 2/12/2020

Trevor covers the New Hampshire Democratic primary, Ronny Chieng examines Andrew Yang’s exercise in universal basic income, and Lakeith Stanfield discusses “The Photograph.”

Pramila Jayapal & Michaela Coel
star
7.33
21 votes

#24 - Pramila Jayapal & Michaela Coel

Season 25 - Episode 136 - Aired 8/10/2020

Jaboukie Young-White proposes an unlikely running mate for Joe Biden, Representative Pramila Jayapal discusses “Use the Power You Have,” and Michaela Coel talks about “I May Destroy You.”

Mikki Kendall
star
7.31
32 votes

#25 - Mikki Kendall

Season 25 - Episode 72 - Aired 3/9/2020

Trevor covers the effects of the coronavirus in Italy and the U.S., Jaboukie Young-White offers tips on staying coronavirus-free, and Mikki Kendall discusses “Hood Feminism.”