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 - Amy Klobuchar & Bill Gates
Season 27 - Episode 87 - Aired 5/3/2022
The Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about the threat to abortion rights, and Bill Gates discusses his book “How to Prevent the Next Pandemic.”
#2 - 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.”
#3 - Angela Garbes
Season 27 - Episode 102 - Aired 6/22/2022
Congress comes to agreement on gun control legislation, Lewis Black rants about the sudden rise of high-priced weddings in 2022, and Angela Garbes discusses her book “Essential Labor.”
#4 - 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.”
#5 - Draymond Green
Season 27 - Episode 104 - Aired 6/27/2022
The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Michael Kosta discusses vasectomies with family physician Dr. Guarin, and NBA champ Draymond Green talks about his podcast “The Draymond Green Show.”
#6 - 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.”
#7 - 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."
#8 - 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.”
#9 - 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.”
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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."
#12 - 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."
#13 - Dolly Parton & James Patterson
Season 27 - Episode 68 - Aired 3/9/2022
Trevor covers Russia’s war on Ukraine, New Yorkers get canceled by The Daily Show, and Dolly Parton and James Patterson discuss their novel and Parton’s accompanying album “Run, Rose, Run.”
#14 - Katy Tur
Season 27 - Episode 101 - Aired 6/21/2022
Trevor covers police inaction during the school shooting in Uvalde, TX, Dulcé Sloan examines corporate fear of LGBTQ-friendly ads, and MSNBC’s Katy Tur discusses her memoir “Rough Draft.”
#15 - Elliot Page
Season 27 - Episode 103 - Aired 6/23/2022
The Supreme Court greenlights concealed guns in New York, Jordan Klepper asks Trump supporters about the January 6 hearings, and Elliot Page discusses his role on “The Umbrella Academy.”
#16 - Willie O'Ree & Jessica Kingdon
Season 27 - Episode 60 - Aired 2/16/2022
The U.K.’s Prince Andrew settles his sexual abuse lawsuit, Trevor talks to trailblazing NHL hockey legend Willie O’Ree, and filmmaker Jessica Kingdon discusses her documentary “Ascension.”
#17 - Neal Brennan
Season 27 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2021
Trevor examines the effects of Texas’s draconian anti-abortion law, Roy Wood Jr. channels Francis Scott Key, and Neal Brennan discusses his off-Broadway show “Neal Brennan: Unacceptable.”
#18 - 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.”
#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 - Mark Cuban
Season 27 - Episode 139 - Aired 9/28/2022
Class 4 Hurricane Ian lands in Florida, Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) investigates a shocking ice cream truck conspiracy, and Mark Cuban discusses “Shark Tank” and Cost Plus Drugs.
#21 - Davido
Season 27 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2021
Dulcé Sloan reacts to a drastic technology crackdown in China, Roy Wood Jr. honors pioneering Black models, and Nigerian-American musician Davido discusses his album “A Better Time.”
#22 - Chris Smalls
Season 27 - Episode 80 - Aired 4/20/2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis amps up his beef with Disney, Ronny Chieng questions New Yorkers about Earth Day, and Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls sits down with Trevor.
#23 - Alexander Skarsgård
Season 27 - Episode 81 - Aired 4/21/2022
Rudy Giuliani is revealed as a contestant on “The Masked Singer,” Trevor covers France’s high-stakes presidential race, and Alexander Skarsgård discusses his film role in “The Northman.”
#24 - Gia & Raashaun “DJ Envy” Casey
Season 27 - Episode 82 - Aired 4/25/2022
Elon Musk buys Twitter, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces questions about her role in the U.S. Capitol riot, and Gia and Raashaun “DJ Envy” Casey discuss their book “Real Life, Real Love.”
#25 - Burna Boy
Season 27 - Episode 83 - Aired 4/26/2022
Donald Trump declares he won’t return to Twitter, Trevor rolls out the TDS+++ streaming service, and rapper and singer Burna Boy talks about “Burna Boy: One Night in Space at MSG.”