The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 27
Every episode of The Daily Show season 27, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 27!
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 - Sherri Shepherd
Season 27 - Episode 128 - Aired 9/6/2022
A Florida judge gives Donald Trump a “special master” assist, Michael Kosta has a serious talk about small talk, and comedian Sherri Shepherd chats about her daytime talk show “Sherri.”
#2 - Alex Burns & Jonathan Martin
Season 27 - Episode 89 - Aired 5/5/2022
NASA plans to send nude images of humans to space, Roy Wood Jr. highlights pioneering Black horse racing jockeys, and coauthors Alex Burns and Jonathan Martin discuss “This Will Not Pass.”
#3 - Jenifer Lewis
Season 27 - Episode 134 - Aired 9/20/2022
A judge overturns the conviction of Adnan Syed, Trevor covers the reaction to Ron DeSantis's decision to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard, and Jenifer Lewis discusses "Walking in My Joy."
#4 - Marty Walsh
Season 27 - Episode 130 - Aired 9/8/2022
Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96, Desi Lydic Fox-splains the FBI search for documents at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh sits down with Trevor.
#5 - Abbi Jacobson
Season 27 - Episode 123 - Aired 8/11/2022
Donald Trump reportedly fears an FBI mole in his inner circle, Ronny Chieng asks provocative questions at the beach, and actor Abbi Jacobson talks about her series “A League of Their Own.”
#6 - Idris Elba
Season 27 - Episode 121 - Aired 8/9/2022
The FBI raids Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, Trevor gets help from his audience on how to avoid being canceled online, and actor Idris Elba discusses his movie “Beast.”
#7 - Jodie Turner-Smith
Season 27 - Episode 41 - Aired 12/15/2021
COVID-19 cases surge in the world of professional sports, Dulcé Sloan breaks down the history of Kwanzaa, and actor Jodie Turner-Smith discusses her role on the miniseries “Anne Boleyn.”
#8 - John Boyega
Season 27 - Episode 126 - Aired 8/17/2022
GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney loses her primary race in Wyoming, Trevor examines the origin and impact of bank overdraft fees, and actor John Boyega discusses his movie “Breaking.”
#9 - William MacAskill
Season 27 - Episode 138 - Aired 9/27/2022
Russia coerces Ukrainians into voting in favor of joining the Russian Federation, Ronny Chieng teaches a class on K-pop, and William MacAskill discusses his book "What We Owe the Future."
#10 - Sam Morril
Season 27 - Episode 133 - Aired 9/19/2022
Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest, Roy Wood Jr. highlights trailblazing Black animators, and comedian Sam Morril talks about his Netflix special “Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow.”
#11 - Rafael A. Mangual
Season 27 - Episode 114 - Aired 7/27/2022
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s planned trip to Taiwan angers China, Ronny Chieng examines the Move Oregon’s Border movement, and Rafael A. Mangual discusses his book “Criminal (In)Justice.”
#12 - Sterling K. Brown
Season 27 - Episode 125 - Aired 8/16/2022
Flash flooding wreaks havoc in Las Vegas, The Daily Show examines the life of Elon Musk, and actor Sterling K. Brown talks about his role in the movie “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.”
#13 - Xolo Maridueña
Season 27 - Episode 136 - Aired 9/22/2022
Donald Trump says he can declassify documents with his mind, Dulcé Sloan challenges passersby with dicey questions about education, and "Cobra Kai" star Xolo Maridueña sits down with Trevor.
#14 - Veronica Ivy & Moses Ingram
Season 27 - Episode 107 - Aired 6/30/2022
The Supreme Court severely undermines the EPA, track cycling champion Veronica Ivy discusses transgender athlete rights, and actor Moses Ingram talks about her role on “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”
#15 - Edward Enninful
Season 27 - Episode 129 - Aired 9/7/2022
Russia edges closer to nuclear disaster in Ukraine, Desi Lydic dives into New York Fashion Week, and British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful discusses his memoir "A Visible Man."
#16 - Beto O'Rourke
Season 27 - Episode 135 - Aired 9/21/2022
Donald Trump faces a surge of legal troubles, Dulcé Sloan meets up with a crew of Black mountaineers, and Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke discusses his book "We've Got to Try."
#17 - Akin Omotoso
Season 27 - Episode 122 - Aired 8/10/2022
Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment during a deposition in New York, Jordan Klepper visits a Trump rally in Wisconsin, and director Akin Omotoso discusses his movie “Rise.”
#18 - Harnaaz Sandhu
Season 27 - Episode 127 - Aired 8/18/2022
The Trump Organization’s CFO pleads guilty to tax fraud, Dulcé Sloan and Kerri Colby tackle the GOP’s anti-drag queen obsession, and Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu sits down with Trevor.
#19 - Iman
Season 27 - Episode 140 - Aired 9/29/2022
Trevor delivers a special message to The Daily Show audience and reflects on the toxicity of online discourse, and supermodel Iman discusses the documentary “Supreme Models.”
#20 - Ariana DeBose
Season 27 - Episode 44 - Aired 1/19/2022
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson lands in hot water for partying during lockdown, Jordan Klepper revisits the January 6 Capitol riot, and actor Ariana DeBose discusses “West Side Story.”
#21 - George Stephanopoulos
Season 27 - Episode 132 - Aired 9/15/2022
Trevor gives a rapid rundown of the news, Michael Kosta quizzes passersby on the latest popular celebrity quotes, and George Stephanopoulos discusses his docuseries “Power Trip.”
#22 - Van Lathan Jr.
Season 27 - Episode 106 - Aired 6/29/2022
Sweden and Finland are joining NATO, Desi Lydic examines the origins and evolution of Pride Month, and writer and podcaster Van Lathan Jr. discusses his memoir “Fat, Crazy, and Tired.”
#23 - José Andrés & Lou Llobell
Season 27 - Episode 38 - Aired 12/9/2021
Chef José Andrés discusses America’s hunger crisis, Dulcé Sloan looks back at the biggest exits of 2021, and actor Lou Llobell talks about her role on the Apple TV+ series “Foundation.”
#24 - Alex Wagner
Season 27 - Episode 124 - Aired 8/15/2022
Donald Trump makes excuses amid revelations he kept top secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, Ronny Chieng examines the U.S. Space Force, and Alex Wagner discusses her show “Alex Wagner Tonight.”
#25 - Chelsea Handler
Season 27 - Episode 40 - Aired 12/14/2021
Congress holds former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt, Michael Kosta highlights the biggest scams of 2021, and Chelsea Handler talks about her Vaccinated and Horny Tour.