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 - 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.”
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.”
#5 - 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.”
#6 - 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.
#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 - 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.”
#9 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham
Season 26 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2020
President Trump battles COVID-19, Jaboukie Young-White reacts to Melania Trump’s anti-Christmas decorating rant, Jason Momoa discusses “Gather,” and Kat Graham talks about “Cut Throat City.”
#10 - Alex Wagner
Season 26 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/8/2020
Dulce Sloan weighs in on the vice presidential debate, Jordan Klepper goes to a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, and “The Circus” cohost Alex Wagner talks about the presidential election.
#11 - Anita Hill
Season 26 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/13/2020
President Trump makes a defiant return to the campaign trail, Jaboukie Young-White learns about the Power the Polls initiative, and attorney Anita Hill discusses the Hollywood Commission.
#12 - 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.”
#13 - 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.
#14 - Halsey
Season 26 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/11/2020
Trevor highlights some uplifting developments, Michael Kosta talks to Americans seeking dental care in Mexico, and singer-songwriter Halsey discusses her book “I Would Leave Me if I Could.”
#15 - 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.”
#16 - Jane Goodall
Season 26 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2020
The New York Times publishes a major report on President Trump’s taxes, Roy Wood Jr. examines voting rights for Florida’s ex-felons, and Dr. Jane Goodall discusses chimps and climate change.
#17 - Live Coverage of Election Night
Season 26 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/3/2020
In this one-hour special, Trevor and The Daily Show correspondents provide live Election Night coverage as America braces itself to find out who will win the Trump-Biden presidential race.
#18 - Mariah Carey
Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2020
Presidential debates face rule changes, Ronny Chieng tries on a COVID-19 protection suit for partiers, and Mariah Carey discusses “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” and “The Rarities.”
#19 - Bruce Springsteen
Season 26 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/26/2020
Early voting surges in the U.S., Roy Wood Jr. continues his countdown of President Trump’s top 100 scandals, and Bruce Springsteen talks about his album and documentary “Letter to You.”
#20 - Ice Cube
Season 26 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/28/2020
Trevor examines Halloween in the coronavirus era, Roy Wood Jr. continues his countdown of President Trump’s 100 worst scandals, and Ice Cube discusses the Contract with Black America.
#21 - Misty Copeland
Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2020
Trevor dives into California’s wildfire crisis, Ronny Chieng talks to Philippe Reines about his 2016 role as Donald Trump in mock debates, and dancer Misty Copeland discusses “Bunheads.”
#22 - 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.”
#23 - Wilmer Valderrama
Season 26 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2020
Trevor examines militias in America, Roy Wood Jr. reconnects with a panel of Black voters, and actor and activist Wilmer Valderrama discusses “NCIS” and the importance of Latino voters.
#24 - Lenny Kravitz
Season 26 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/10/2020
GOP leaders back President Trump’s refusal to concede to Joe Biden, Trevor breaks down the history of presidential concession speeches, and Lenny Kravitz discusses his book “Let Love Rule.”
#25 - 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.