The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 26
Every episode of The Daily Show season 26, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 26!
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 - Gabrielle Union
Season 26 - Episode 110 - Aired 9/14/2021
Nicki Minaj makes an anti-vaccination appeal, Dulcé Sloan investigates a sperm recession in the U.S., and Gabrielle Union discusses “You Got Anything Stronger?,” her new book of essays.
#2 - Anthony Fauci
Season 26 - Episode 109 - Aired 9/13/2021
President Biden rolls out a major vaccination mandate, Roy Wood Jr. worries about the rise of the Mu COVID-19 variant, and Dr. Anthony Fauci talks vaccine disinformation.
#3 - LeVar Burton
Season 26 - Episode 112 - Aired 9/16/2021
Anderson .Paak becomes Trevor’s bandleader, Trinidad health minister Terrence Deyalsingh responds to Nicki Minaj’s vaccination misinformation, and LeVar Burton discusses his diverse career.
#4 - Michelle Obama
Season 26 - Episode 74 - Aired 3/22/2021
The British royal family announces plans for a diversity chief, the NCAA faces sexism allegations, and former first lady Michelle Obama discusses “Waffles + Mochi” and Pass the Love.
#5 - Greta Thunberg
Season 26 - Episode 115 - Aired 9/22/2021
Trevor highlights unexpected effects of the climate crisis, Michael Kosta investigates water witches in California, and activist Greta Thunberg discusses the fight against climate change.
#6 - Selma van de Perre
Season 26 - Episode 91 - Aired 5/5/2021
Trevor covers a debate over teaching about racism in U.S. schools, Jaboukie Young-White gives tips on adjusting to post-pandemic life, and Selma van de Perre discusses “My Name Is Selma.”
#7 - Aly Raisman
Season 26 - Episode 113 - Aired 9/20/2021
Nurses experience pandemic burnout in the U.S., Trevor rolls out the second annual Pandemmy Awards, and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman discusses her documentary special “Darkness to Light.”
#8 - Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles
Season 26 - Episode 92 - Aired 5/6/2021
Desi Lydic shares her pandemic-era Mother’s Day wish, Alex Gibney discusses his documentary “The Crime of the Century,” and Sara Bareilles talks about “Girls5Eva” and “Amidst the Chaos.”
#9 - Yvonne Orji
Season 26 - Episode 103 - Aired 6/9/2021
Trevor examines America’s crumbling water infrastructure, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover summer sports news, and comedian Yvonne Orji discusses “Bamboozled by Jesus” and “Insecure.”
#10 - Elizabeth Warren
Season 26 - Episode 90 - Aired 5/4/2021
Trevor serves up some uplifting news for the pandemic era, The Daily Show explores the revolting life story of Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her book “Persist.”
#11 - Carmelo Anthony
Season 26 - Episode 111 - Aired 9/15/2021
Trevor highlights civilian deaths in Afghanistan, Desi Lydic examines the mis-treatment of women during childbirth, and Carmelo Anthony discusses “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised.”
#12 - J Balvin
Season 26 - Episode 94 - Aired 5/11/2021
Trevor examines the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers about their city’s mayoral race, and reggaeton star J Balvin discusses “The Boy from Medellin.”
#13 - Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu
Season 26 - Episode 96 - Aired 5/13/2021
Ransomware attacks pose a growing threat to the U.S., Frank Luntz discusses getting people vaccinated via the power of language, and actor Thuso Mbedu talks about “The Underground Railroad.”
#14 - Katherine Maher & Travon Free
Season 26 - Episode 82 - Aired 4/13/2021
Trevor examines the powerful position of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, Katherine Maher discusses the mission of Wikipedia, and Travon Free talks about his short film “Two Distant Strangers.”
#15 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Season 26 - Episode 105 - Aired 6/14/2021
World leaders welcome President Biden to the G7 summit with open arms, Ronny Chieng dissects America’s outrage addiction, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses “Fight the Power.”
#16 - Jeremy Lin
Season 26 - Episode 100 - Aired 5/20/2021
The pandemic creates a Zoom dysmorphia crisis, Roy Wood Jr. talks to attorney Steven Donziger about his battle with Chevron, and NBA star Jeremy Lin discusses his mental health advocacy.
#17 - Miguel
Season 26 - Episode 81 - Aired 4/12/2021
Minnesota police fatally shoot an unarmed Black man, Dulce Sloan examines an effort to remove slurs from Scrabble’s word list, and Miguel discusses his EP “Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4.”
#18 - Michelle Zauner
Season 26 - Episode 95 - Aired 5/12/2021
Trevor highlights the GOP’s ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, Jordan Klepper examines a wild 2020 election audit in Arizona, and musician Michelle Zauner discusses her book “Crying in H Mart.”
#19 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson
Season 26 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/9/2020
President Trump refuses to concede the election to Joe Biden, activist Ruby Bridges discusses her book “This Is Your Time,” and actor Anthony Anderson talks about his role on “black-ish.”
#20 - Anthony Mackie
Season 26 - Episode 87 - Aired 4/28/2021
Fox News pundits spread wild myths about President Biden, Roy Wood Jr. delivers his annual State of Black S**t address, and Anthony Mackie discusses “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”
#21 - Michael B. Jordan
Season 26 - Episode 89 - Aired 5/3/2021
Apple’s latest iPhone update rankles Facebook, Roy Wood Jr. highlights historic Black royals, and actor Michael B. Jordan talks about his role in “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse.”
#22 - Mary J. Blige
Season 26 - Episode 108 - Aired 6/17/2021
Trevor explores the impact of streaming on the music industry, Jordan Klepper attends the MAGA Frank Rally organized by Mike Lindell, and Mary J. Blige discusses “Mary J. Blige’s My Life.”
#23 - Lee Isaac Chung
Season 26 - Episode 80 - Aired 4/8/2021
Trevor highlights new culture war battles waged by conservatives, Desi Lydic Fox-splains Georgia’s controversial voting law, and director Lee Isaac Chung discusses his movie “Minari.”
#24 - Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez
Season 26 - Episode 88 - Aired 4/29/2021
President Biden unveils a major agenda during a speech before Congress, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono discusses her book “Heart of Fire,” and George Lopez talks about his film “Walking with Herb.”
#25 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman
Season 26 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/15/2020
Team Trump pushes conspiracy theories aimed at Joe Biden, New York governor Andrew Cuomo discusses “American Crisis,” and Nick Offerman talks about his audio comedy special “All Rise.”