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 - 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.
#2 - Al Sharpton & John Cena
Season 26 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2020
Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng provide coaching during the first presidential debate, Al Sharpton discusses his book “Rise Up,” and John Cena talks about his book “Elbow Grease: Fast Friends.”
#3 - Barack Obama
Season 26 - Episode 41 - Aired 12/15/2020
GOP leaders finally accept Joe Biden’s presidential victory over Donald Trump, and Trevor talks to Barack Obama about his memoir “A Promised Land,” his leadership initiatives and more.
#4 - Elizabeth Warren
Season 26 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/22/2020
Roy Wood Jr. begins the countdown of President Trump’s top 100 scandals, Desi Lydic Fox-splains allegations against Hunter Biden, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses the presidential race.
#5 - Bill Gates
Season 26 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/19/2020
Rudy Giuliani has a hair dye malfunction, Trevor examines the pandemic’s effects on Thanksgiving, and Bill Gates discusses COVID-19, climate change and his new podcast with Rashida Jones.
#6 - Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee
Season 26 - Episode 71 - Aired 3/16/2021
Former presidents try to convince Americans to get COVID-19 vaccinations, Rebecca Carroll discusses “Surviving the White Gaze,” and Precious Lee talks about her trailblazing modeling career.
#7 - Chris Rock
Season 26 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/21/2020
Trevor covers electoral battles in the U.S. Senate, Michael Kosta talks to three deception artists about President Trump’s constant lying, and Chris Rock talks about his role on “Fargo.”
#8 - Amanda Gorman
Season 26 - Episode 48 - Aired 1/27/2021
Trevor covers international coronavirus news, President Biden and Republicans make divergent demands for unity, and Amanda Gorman discusses her historic inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb.”
#9 - Michael Kiwanuka
Season 26 - Episode 69 - Aired 3/4/2021
Fox News slams President Biden for numerous pseudo-scandals, Trevor explores the history of America’s first ladies, and singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka talks about his album “Kiwanuka.”
#10 - Michael Harriot
Season 26 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/2/2020
Roy Wood Jr. highlights more of President Trump’s top 100 scandals, Michael Kosta talks to suburban white women who support Trump, and The Root’s Michael Harriot discusses the Black vote.
#11 - 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.”
#12 - Kamala Harris
Season 26 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/29/2020
Roy Wood Jr. discusses Black men’s support for President Trump, Jordan Klepper chats with Trump rally-goers in Lancaster, PA, and Trevor talks to vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
#13 - Ibram X. Kendi
Season 26 - Episode 51 - Aired 2/2/2021
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recounts her Capitol riot experience, Trevor highlights Wall Street hypocrisy, and Ibram X. Kendi discusses “How to Be an Antiracist” and “Four Hundred Souls.”
#14 - Jelani Cobb
Season 26 - Episode 45 - Aired 1/21/2021
President Biden exceeds America’s low expectations, Desi Lydic looks back at Melania Trump’s defining moments as First Lady, and the New Yorker’s Jelani Cobb discusses America post-Trump.
#15 - Andra Day
Season 26 - Episode 64 - Aired 2/24/2021
Trevor highlights racial inequity in vaccine distribution, Dulce Sloan examines the stereotype of the strong Black woman, and Andra Day discusses “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”
#16 - 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.”
#17 - Ludacris
Season 26 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/3/2020
Desi Lydic reacts to President Trump’s potential pardons for his offspring, Roy Wood Jr. examines 2020’s streaming media surge, and Ludacris discusses his educational initiative KidNation.
#18 - 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.”
#19 - 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.”
#20 - Jason Sudeikis
Season 26 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2020
Trevor highlights the history of U.S. presidents hiding their ailments, Roy Wood Jr. examines GOP efforts to suppress mail-in votes, and Jason Sudeikis discusses his series “Ted Lasso.”
#21 - Soledad O'Brien
Season 26 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/5/2020
Coronavirus cases soar in the U.S., Michael Kosta learns about potential post-election chaos, and Soledad O’Brien discusses problematic punditry and her podcast “Very Opinionated.”
#22 - Ta-Nehisi Coates
Season 26 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/16/2020
President Trump continues to insist he won reelection, Desi Lydic tries to reason with her paranoid “cousin” Tucker Carlson, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses two film adaptations of his books.
#23 - Nnamdi Asomugha
Season 26 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/25/2021
Republicans resist Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, Roy Wood Jr. examines an alternative to traditional policing in Oregon, and Nnamdi Asomugha discusses his film role in “Sylvie’s Love.”
#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 - Sharon McMahon
Season 26 - Episode 62 - Aired 2/22/2021
The Texas winter storm crisis continues, Michael Kosta investigates avian election fraud, and Sharon McMahon talks about fighting misinformation via her Instagram account SharonSaysSo.