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 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#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 - 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.”
#7 - Yvonne Orji
Season 26 - Episode 103 - Aired 6/9/2021
Trevor examines America’s crumbling water infrastructure, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover summer sports news, and comedian Yvonne Orji discusses “Bamboozled by Jesus” and “Insecure.”
#8 - Barack Obama
Season 26 - Episode 41 - Aired 12/15/2020
GOP leaders finally accept Joe Biden’s presidential victory over Donald Trump, and Trevor talks to Barack Obama about his memoir “A Promised Land,” his leadership initiatives and more.
#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 - J Balvin
Season 26 - Episode 94 - Aired 5/11/2021
Trevor examines the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers about their city’s mayoral race, and reggaeton star J Balvin discusses “The Boy from Medellin.”
#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 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.”
#17 - Jeremy Lin
Season 26 - Episode 100 - Aired 5/20/2021
The pandemic creates a Zoom dysmorphia crisis, Roy Wood Jr. talks to attorney Steven Donziger about his battle with Chevron, and NBA star Jeremy Lin discusses his mental health advocacy.
#18 - 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.”
#19 - Amanda Gorman
Season 26 - Episode 48 - Aired 1/27/2021
Trevor covers international coronavirus news, President Biden and Republicans make divergent demands for unity, and Amanda Gorman discusses her historic inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb.”
#20 - 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.”
#21 - Michelle Zauner
Season 26 - Episode 95 - Aired 5/12/2021
Trevor highlights the GOP’s ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, Jordan Klepper examines a wild 2020 election audit in Arizona, and musician Michelle Zauner discusses her book “Crying in H Mart.”
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.”
#24 - 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.”
#25 - 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.”