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 - 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.
#3 - 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.”
#4 - Hugh Evans
Season 26 - Episode 63 - Aired 2/23/2021
Republican lawmakers in several states go on an anti-voting blitz, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates the contributions of Black journalists, and humanitarian Hugh Evans discusses Global Citizen.
#5 - Kevin Garnett
Season 26 - Episode 65 - Aired 2/25/2021
Desi Lydic reveals her most embarrassing tattoos, Trevor examines America’s outdated and extremely vulnerable power grid, and NBA star Kevin Garnett discusses his memoir “KG: A to Z.”
#6 - Marlee Matlin
Season 26 - Episode 66 - Aired 3/1/2021
Trevor covers CPAC 2021, Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White try to replace Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza after its demolition, and Marlee Matlin discusses her short film “Feeling Through.”
#7 - 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.”
#8 - Jeremy O. Harris
Season 26 - Episode 50 - Aired 2/1/2021
Redditors drive up the price of silver, Trevor highlights the racism and conspiracy theories embraced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and playwright Jeremy O. Harris discusses “Slave Play.”
#9 - Neil Patrick Harris
Season 26 - Episode 58 - Aired 2/15/2021
Donald Trump is acquitted in his second impeachment trial, The Daily Show correspondents talk about their year under lockdown, and Neil Patrick Harris discusses his role on “It’s a Sin.”
#10 - Kelly Marie Tran
Season 26 - Episode 68 - Aired 3/3/2021
Trevor looks at the state of minimum wage in the U.S, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) introduces his unique streaming service, and actor Kelly Marie Tran discusses “Raya and the Last Dragon.”
#11 - 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.”
#12 - Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.
Season 26 - Episode 67 - Aired 3/2/2021
Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces sexual harassment allegations, Rep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the future of the GOP, and singer-songwriter H.E.R. talks about her song “Fight for You.”
#13 - Heather McGhee
Season 26 - Episode 60 - Aired 2/17/2021
Texans suffer from ongoing extreme winter weather, Dulce Sloan talks to Divine Nine sorority members about Vice President Kamala Harris, and author Heather McGhee discusses “The Sum of Us.”
#14 - Atul Gawande & Leonard Fournette
Season 26 - Episode 54 - Aired 2/8/2021
Conservative pundits heap scorn on President Biden, Dr. Atul Gawande discusses U.S. COVID-19 challenges, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Leonard Fournette reflects on his Super Bowl win.
#15 - Cori Bush
Season 26 - Episode 53 - Aired 2/4/2021
Democrats strip Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta preview the Big Game, and Trevor interviews Congresswoman Cori Bush.
#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 - Daniel Kaluuya
Season 26 - Episode 57 - Aired 2/11/2021
Trevor covers the third day of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, Jordan Klepper revisits Washington, D.C., after the Capitol riot, and Daniel Kaluuya discusses “Judas and the Black Messiah.”
#18 - Dax Shepard
Season 26 - Episode 52 - Aired 2/3/2021
Trevor explores America’s longstanding childcare crisis, Desi Lydic offers rehab services to entitled “Karens,” and Dax Shepard talks about “Top Gear America” and “Armchair Expert.”
#19 - Eddie Murphy
Season 26 - Episode 70 - Aired 3/15/2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s harassment scandal mounts, Jaboukie Young-White discusses COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Peter Hotez, and Eddie Murphy talks about his sequel movie “Coming 2 America.”
#20 - 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.”
#21 - 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.”
#22 - 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.”
#23 - 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.”
#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 - 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.”