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.

Last Updated: 8/11/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Tim Scott & Nathalie Emmanuel
star
7.78
18 votes

#1 - Tim Scott & Nathalie Emmanuel

Season 27 - Episode 120 - Aired 8/8/2022

The Senate passes a historic climate and health bill, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott discusses “America, a Redemption Story,” and Nathalie Emmanuel talks about her role in “The Invitation.”

Michael S. Regan
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7.72
18 votes

#2 - Michael S. Regan

Season 27 - Episode 54 - Aired 2/7/2022

Facebook’s metaverse users fall victim to virtual groping, Joe Rogan faces severe backlash over his extensive use of the N-word, and EPA administrator Michael S. Regan sits down with Trevor.

Alec Karakatsanis & Ms. Pat
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7.72
18 votes

#3 - Alec Karakatsanis & Ms. Pat

Season 27 - Episode 117 - Aired 8/2/2022

Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit rankles China, civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book “Usual Cruelty,” and comedian Ms. Pat talks about her series “The Ms. Pat Show.”

Christiane Amanpour & Tyler Perry
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7.62
21 votes

#4 - Christiane Amanpour & Tyler Perry

Season 27 - Episode 137 - Aired 9/26/2022

House GOP candidate J.R. Majewski denies lying about his military service, Christiane Amanpour discusses her interview with Iran’s president, and Tyler Perry talks about “A Jazzman’s Blues.”

Rick Glassman
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7.59
17 votes

#5 - Rick Glassman

Season 27 - Episode 48 - Aired 1/26/2022

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announces his imminent retirement, Trevor examines the ethics of stock trading by members of Congress, and actor Rick Glassman discusses “As We See It.”

Lindsey Vonn
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7.56
18 votes

#6 - Lindsey Vonn

Season 27 - Episode 49 - Aired 1/27/2022

Roy Wood Jr. reacts to COVID-19 chaos in U.S. schools, Ronny Chieng presents an international perspective of America, and skier Lindsey Vonn discusses her memoir “Rise: My Story.”

Gavin Newsom
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7.54
13 votes

#7 - Gavin Newsom

Season 27 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/7/2021

Trevor examines America’s soaring house prices, Roy Wood Jr. hosts a New York City bus tour for K-pop group aespa, and Governor Gavin Newsom discusses his book “Ben & Emma’s Big Hit.”

Jodie Turner-Smith
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7.53
15 votes

#8 - 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.”

W. Kamau Bell
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7.48
21 votes

#9 - W. Kamau Bell

Season 27 - Episode 47 - Aired 1/25/2022

President Biden is overheard insulting a reporter over a hot mic, Trevor examines beefs in the music industry, and W. Kamau Bell discusses his docuseries “We Need to Talk About Cosby.”

Nikole Hannah-Jones
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7.47
15 votes

#10 - Nikole Hannah-Jones

Season 27 - Episode 37 - Aired 12/8/2021

Trevor highlights Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, Jordan Klepper talks to vaccine-hesitant protesters in California, and Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story.”

Phoebe Robinson
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7.44
16 votes

#11 - Phoebe Robinson

Season 27 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2021

Trevor covers COVID-19 vaccination news, Michael Kosta examines a free speech battle in New Jersey, and Phoebe Robinson discusses “Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes.”

Johnny Knoxville
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7.44
16 votes

#12 - Johnny Knoxville

Season 27 - Episode 53 - Aired 2/3/2022

Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on discrimination against Black coaches in the NFL, Michael Kosta dives into a sewer tunnel conspiracy, and Johnny Knoxville chats about his movie “Jackass Forever.”

Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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7.42
19 votes

#13 - Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Season 27 - Episode 52 - Aired 2/2/2022

Vladimir Putin gets defensive about Russian aggression toward Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. learns about Black representation on cereal boxes, and actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw discusses “The Girl Before.”

Rosario Dawson
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7.41
17 votes

#14 - Rosario Dawson

Season 27 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/13/2021

A megadrought ravages the American Southwest, Lewis Black rails against the use of digital de-aging technology in movies, and actor Rosario Dawson discusses her Hulu series “Dopesick.”

Bakari Sellers
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7.38
16 votes

#15 - Bakari Sellers

Season 27 - Episode 51 - Aired 2/1/2022

Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL, Ronny Chieng offers alternatives to traditional burials, and “Who Are Your People?” author Bakari Sellers discusses his children’s book.

Dan Crenshaw
star
7.35
17 votes

#16 - Dan Crenshaw

Season 27 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/1/2021

Trevor covers President Biden’s diplomatic exploits overseas, Roy Wood Jr. highlights Black horror movies, and Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about his book “Fortitude.”

Ariana DeBose
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7.35
17 votes

#17 - 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.”

Nick Offerman
star
7.33
15 votes

#18 - Nick Offerman

Season 27 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/20/2021

U.S. police officers push back against COVID-19 vaccination mandates, The Daily Show examines the life of Vladimir Putin, and Nick Offerman discusses “Where the Deer and the Antelope Play.”

Bobby Hall
star
7.33
15 votes

#19 - Bobby Hall

Season 27 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/7/2021

Trevor examines the Right to Repair movement, Ronny Chieng rants about the fall season, and rapper Bobby Hall (a.k.a. Logic) discusses his memoir, “This Bright Future.”

Anna Kendrick
star
7.31
16 votes

#20 - Anna Kendrick

Season 27 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/25/2021

Alec Baldwin fatally shoots a cinematographer in a tragic filming accident, Trevor highlights Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema, and Anna Kendrick talks about her role on HBO’s “Love Life.”

Halle Berry
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7.31
16 votes

#21 - Halle Berry

Season 27 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/18/2021

Trevor covers news from other countries, Desi Lydic gives advice on how to celebrate Thanksgiving on a tight budget, and Halle Berry discusses her movie “Bruised.”

Mahershala Ali
star
7.31
16 votes

#22 - Mahershala Ali

Season 27 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/6/2021

The U.S. announces a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, Ronny Chieng highlights awful Texas news from 2021, and actor and producer Mahershala Ali talks about his movie “Swan Song.”

William Jackson Harper
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7.29
17 votes

#23 - William Jackson Harper

Season 27 - Episode 34 - Aired 12/2/2021

Trevor chronicles the career of outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel, Desi Lydic highlights the year’s celebrity power couples, and actor William Jackson Harper discusses “Love Life.”

Chelsea Handler
star
7.25
16 votes

#24 - 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.

Bernice A. King
star
7.24
17 votes

#25 - Bernice A. King

Season 27 - Episode 43 - Aired 1/18/2022

Australia deports unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic, the CDC issues confusing COVID-19 guidelines, and Dr. Bernice A. King discusses The King Center and “It Starts with Me.”