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!
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#1 - 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.”
#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 - 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.”
#4 - 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.”
#5 - 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.”
#6 - Tarana Burke & Brene Brown
Season 26 - Episode 86 - Aired 4/27/2021
The CDC rolls out relaxed COVID-19 guidelines for mask-wearing, Dulce Sloan gives unsung women rappers their due, and Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown discuss “You Are Your Best Thing.”
#7 - Garrett Bradley & Morgan Freeman
Season 26 - Episode 78 - Aired 4/6/2021
The notion of COVID-19 passports creates controversy, director Garrett Bradley discusses her documentary “Time,” and Morgan Freeman talks about his “Be There, This Is Your Shot” PSA.
#8 - Robin Roberts & Noah Centineo
Season 26 - Episode 55 - Aired 2/9/2021
Trevor examines the massive farmer protest in India, Robin Roberts discusses “Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage,” and Noah Centineo talks about “To All the Boys: Always and Forever.”
#9 - Jane Goodall
Season 26 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2020
The New York Times publishes a major report on President Trump’s taxes, Roy Wood Jr. examines voting rights for Florida’s ex-felons, and Dr. Jane Goodall discusses chimps and climate change.
#10 - Misty Copeland
Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2020
Trevor dives into California’s wildfire crisis, Ronny Chieng talks to Philippe Reines about his 2016 role as Donald Trump in mock debates, and dancer Misty Copeland discusses “Bunheads.”
#11 - Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae
Season 26 - Episode 83 - Aired 4/14/2021
Trevor highlights developments in problems with policing in the U.S., Elizabeth Nyamayaro discusses her memoir “I Am a Girl from Africa,” and Issa Rae talks about her Life Unseen platform.
#12 - Cynthia Erivo
Season 26 - Episode 72 - Aired 3/17/2021
Trevor explores the history of the Senate filibuster, a mass shooter in the Atlanta area kills several Asian women, and actor and singer Cynthia Erivo discusses her role in “Genius: Aretha.”
#13 - 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.”
#14 - Arsenio Hall
Season 26 - Episode 73 - Aired 3/18/2021
Trevor reports on COVID-19 concerns from around the world, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. introduce the Bracket of Bulls**t: Pandemic Edition, and Arsenio Hall discusses “Coming 2 America.”
#15 - 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.
#16 - Eric Andre
Season 26 - Episode 75 - Aired 3/23/2021
Trevor covers heartwarming news during the pandemic, Desi Lydic explores the history of on-screen female orgasms, and comedian Eric Andre talks about his prank-based movie “Bad Trip.”
#17 - Nomzamo Mbatha
Season 26 - Episode 76 - Aired 3/24/2021
Trevor examines the all-encompassing scourge of violence against women, Dulce Sloan celebrates activist women athletes, and Nomzamo Mbatha talks about landing her role in “Coming 2 America.”
#18 - Carl L. Hart
Season 26 - Episode 77 - Aired 4/5/2021
Trevor highlights voter suppression in Georgia, Desi Lydic examines how the pandemic disproportionately harms working women, and Dr. Carl L. Hart discusses his book “Drug Use for Grown-Ups.”
#19 - Danielle Brooks
Season 26 - Episode 79 - Aired 4/7/2021
Trevor explores the rise of NFTs, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. announce the winner of the 2020 Bracket of Bulls**t, and actor Danielle Brooks discusses “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.”
#20 - 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.”
#21 - 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.”
#22 - Skye Fitzgerald
Season 26 - Episode 84 - Aired 4/15/2021
Canada unveils its Summer Olympics uniform, Trevor examines the dangers of driving while Black, and director Skye Fitzgerald discusses his documentary short film “Hunger Ward.”
#23 - Vic Mensa
Season 26 - Episode 85 - Aired 4/26/2021
Trevor covers the latest coronavirus news, Michael Kosta takes a close look at the U.S.’s measurement unit of feet, and rapper Vic Mensa talks about activism and his EP “I Tape.”
#24 - Bill Gates
Season 26 - Episode 59 - Aired 2/16/2021
Ronny Chieng shares ways to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black doctors, and Bill Gates discusses “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.”
#25 - 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.