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 - 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.
#5 - 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.”
#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 - 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.”
#8 - 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.”
#9 - 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.”
#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 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.”
#14 - 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.”
#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 - 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.
#17 - 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.”
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.”
#20 - Jason Isbell
Season 26 - Episode 116 - Aired 9/23/2021
Trevor examines America’s ongoing border crisis, Jordan Klepper visits an anti-mask rally in North Carolina, and singer-songwriter Jason Isbell discusses his covers album “Georgia Blue.”
#21 - 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.”
#22 - 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.”
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.”
#25 - 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.