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 - 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.”
#2 - 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.”
#3 - 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.”
#4 - 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.”
#5 - 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.”
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.”
#8 - 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.”
#9 - 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.”
#10 - 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.”
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.”
#13 - 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.”
#14 - 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.”
#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 - 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.”
#17 - 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.”
#18 - 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.
#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 - 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.”
#21 - 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.”
#22 - 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.”
#23 - 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.”
#24 - 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.”
#25 - 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.”