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: 5/5/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Anthony Fauci
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7.89
19 votes

#1 - Anthony Fauci

Season 25 - Episode 157 - Aired 9/21/2020

Trevor honors the life and legacy of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to discuss the current state of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.

Jon Stewart
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7.85
27 votes

#2 - Jon Stewart

Season 25 - Episode 123 - Aired 6/25/2020

TV shows glorifying lawless cops face backlash, Roy Wood Jr. talks to Dr. Juanakee Adams about protester vandalism of her business, and Jon Stewart discusses “Irresistible.”

RNC 2020 Coverage & Trump's Greatness
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7.84
19 votes

#3 - RNC 2020 Coverage & Trump's Greatness

Season 25 - Episode 148 - Aired 8/27/2020

Vice President Pence gives a slyly dishonest RNC speech, Trevor unveils a biopic about President Trump’s unmatched greatness, and Jaboukie Young-White talks to RNC delegate Michael Albrecht.

Joe Biden
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7.79
29 votes

#4 - Joe Biden

Season 25 - Episode 114 - Aired 6/10/2020

Georgia’s primary voters endure long lines and faulty equipment at the polls, and former Vice President Joe Biden discusses police reform and running against President Trump.

Hillary Clinton
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7.77
26 votes

#5 - Hillary Clinton

Season 25 - Episode 124 - Aired 7/13/2020

President Trump finally wears a mask in public, Michael Kosta weighs in on safely reopening schools, and Hillary Clinton discusses the Hulu docuseries “Hillary” and more.

Kimberly Jones & LL Cool J
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7.73
22 votes

#6 - Kimberly Jones & LL Cool J

Season 25 - Episode 119 - Aired 6/18/2020

Dulce Sloan shares a Juneteenth history lesson, activist Kimberly Jones discusses “I’m Not Dying with You Tonight,” and LL Cool J talks about his Rock the Bells initiative.

Ta-Nehisi Coates
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7.69
35 votes

#7 - 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.”

Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick
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7.65
40 votes

#8 - 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.”

Bernie Sanders
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7.64
22 votes

#9 - Bernie Sanders

Season 25 - Episode 143 - Aired 8/20/2020

Kamala Harris officially accepts the nomination for vice president, Trevor rolls out a short biopic about Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders calls for a broad coalition to defeat President Trump.

Daniel Ricciardo
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7.61
31 votes

#10 - 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.”

November Democratic Debate Special - Alicia Menendez
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7.61
36 votes

#11 - 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.”

Tom Steyer
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7.60
30 votes

#12 - 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.

January Democratic Debate Special
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7.59
34 votes

#13 - 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
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7.59
29 votes

#14 - 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.”

Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin
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7.53
30 votes

#15 - 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.”

Chris Evans & Mark Kassen
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7.53
15 votes

#16 - Chris Evans & Mark Kassen

Season 25 - Episode 146 - Aired 8/25/2020

Trevor covers the Republican National Convention, Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. host a game of America’s Got Suppression, and Chris Evans and Mark Kassen discuss A Starting Point.

Eva Longoria
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7.53
17 votes

#17 - Eva Longoria

Season 25 - Episode 142 - Aired 8/19/2020

Conservatives question Kamala Harris’s Black identity, Jaboukie Young-White talks to members of the Young Delegates Coalition, and actor Eva Longoria discusses Momento Latino.

Jon Tester & Big Sean
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7.53
19 votes

#18 - Jon Tester & Big Sean

Season 25 - Episode 155 - Aired 9/16/2020

Lewis Black gives tips for ex-city dwellers on how to endure life in the suburbs, Senator Jon Tester discusses his memoir “Grounded,” and rapper Big Sean talks about his album “Detroit 2.”

Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
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7.52
21 votes

#19 - Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

Season 25 - Episode 132 - Aired 7/27/2020

Trevor gives a rundown of COVID-19 news, Desi Lydic helps white people become anti-racist, and “Begin Again” author Eddie S. Glaude Jr. discusses the life of James Baldwin.

Ramy Youssef
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7.50
18 votes

#20 - Ramy Youssef

Season 25 - Episode 147 - Aired 8/26/2020

Trevor discusses the police shooting of Jacob Blake and its aftermath, Jordan Klepper examines the state of the Federal Election Commission, and Ramy Youssef talks about his series “Ramy.”

John Lithgow
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7.48
31 votes

#21 - John Lithgow

Season 25 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/5/2019

Nancy Pelosi calls for drafting impeachment articles against President Trump, Jaboukie Young-White consults with the founding fathers, and John Lithgow discusses “Bombshell.”

Mark Ruffalo
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7.45
33 votes

#22 - Mark Ruffalo

Season 25 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/2/2019

Trevor tackles developments in the 2020 Democratic primary, Michael Kosta defends Joe Biden’s “No Malarkey” messaging, and Mark Ruffalo discusses his movie “Dark Waters.”

Buju Banton
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7.45
20 votes

#23 - Buju Banton

Season 25 - Episode 129 - Aired 7/21/2020

Trevor highlights heightened unrest in Portland, OR, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta discuss the NBA’s “bubble,” and Buju Banton talks about his album “Upside Down 2020.”

Julian Castro
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7.44
36 votes

#24 - 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.

Jenny Slate
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7.44
34 votes

#25 - 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.”