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 - 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.”
#3 - 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.”
#4 - 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.”
#5 - Lin-Manuel Miranda & Christian Pulisic
Season 26 - Episode 106 - Aired 6/15/2021
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for cyberbullying, soccer star Christian Pulisic talks about his championship wins, and Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his book “In the Heights: Finding Home.”
#6 - 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.
#7 - Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay
Season 26 - Episode 107 - Aired 6/16/2021
Trevor examines the history of racial discrimination against Black farmers, author Ashley C. Ford discusses “Somebody’s Daughter,” and comedian Sam Jay talks about “PAUSE with Sam Jay.”
#8 - Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh
Season 26 - Episode 102 - Aired 6/8/2021
Bitcoin cryptocurrency gets beleaguered on many fronts, comedian Gina Yashere talks “Cack-Handed” and “Bob Hearts Abishola,” and NBA legend Chris Bosh discusses “Letters to a Young Athlete.”
#9 - 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.
#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 - 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 - 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.”
#13 - 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.”
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.”
#16 - 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.”
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.”
#19 - 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.”
#20 - 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.”
#21 - 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.”
#22 - 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.”
#23 - 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.”
#24 - 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.”
#25 - 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.”