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 - Samantha Power
Season 27 - Episode 62 - Aired 2/28/2022
Trevor examines the global resistance to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Michael Kosta reacts to heroism from Ukrainians, and USAID Administrator Samantha Power weighs in on the crisis.
#2 - Bob Odenkirk
Season 27 - Episode 63 - Aired 3/1/2022
Trevor covers Russia’s escalating war on Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. delivers the 2022 State of Black S**t address, and Bob Odenkirk talks about his memoir “Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama.”
#3 - Dawn Staley
Season 27 - Episode 75 - Aired 4/12/2022
China enforces a COVID-19 lockdown, Roy Wood Jr. highlights Black classical musicians, and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley discusses winning the 2022 NCAA women’s basketball title.
#4 - India.Arie
Season 27 - Episode 58 - Aired 2/14/2022
Grammy Award-winning artist India.Arie has a special conversation with Trevor about how Spotify compensates artists and reflects on Joe Rogan’s history of using the N-word on his podcast.
#5 - Jennette McCurdy
Season 27 - Episode 131 - Aired 9/14/2022
Trevor covers the complicated aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III begins his reign on a petulant note, and Jennette McCurdy discusses her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died."
#6 - Sadhguru
Season 27 - Episode 67 - Aired 3/8/2022
President Biden announces a ban on Russian oil, women fight back against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and international spiritual leader Sadhguru discusses the Save Soil Movement.
#7 - Stacey Abrams
Season 27 - Episode 64 - Aired 3/2/2022
Belarus’s president appears to reveal Russia’s war plans, Trevor recaps President Biden’s 2022 State of the Union address, and Stacey Abrams discusses voting rights and her book “Level Up.”
#8 - 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."
#9 - Frances Haugen
Season 27 - Episode 56 - Aired 2/9/2022
Trevor examines the racist history of America’s highway system, Dulcé Sloan highlights Black romance novelists, and whistleblower Frances Haugen discusses Facebook’s destructive effects.
#10 - Serena Williams
Season 27 - Episode 65 - Aired 3/3/2022
Ukrainians show compassion toward Russian soldiers, Desi Lydic dives into the history of the bra, and tennis icon Serena Williams discusses Serena Ventures and the movie “King Richard.”
#11 - Evan Rachel Wood
Season 27 - Episode 70 - Aired 3/14/2022
Tom Brady un-retires from the NFL, Trevor covers the latest developments in Russia’s escalating war on Ukraine, and actor Evan Rachel Wood discusses her documentary “Phoenix Rising.”
#12 - 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.”
#13 - Quinta Brunson
Season 27 - Episode 72 - Aired 3/16/2022
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the U.S. Congress, Ronny Chieng rants about the metaverse, and comedian and actor Quinta Brunson talks about her show “Abbott Elementary.”
#14 - 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.
#15 - Sandra Oh
Season 27 - Episode 69 - Aired 3/10/2022
Kim Kardashian’s harsh work advice sparks backlash, Trevor examines the West’s seizure of Russian oligarch property, and Sandra Oh talks about her role in the animated movie “Turning Red.”
#16 - 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.”
#17 - Pamela Adlon
Season 27 - Episode 79 - Aired 4/19/2022
A federal judge puts a sudden end to COVID-19 mask mandates for travelers, Jordan Klepper covers a Trumpian political trajectory in Hungary, and Pamela Adlon discusses “Better Things.”
#18 - Dr. Deepak Chopra
Season 27 - Episode 71 - Aired 3/15/2022
Lewis Black sounds off about the 2022 Oscars, Trevor examines Kanye West’s harassment of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and Dr. Deepak Chopra discusses his book “Abundance.”
#19 - Jerrod Carmichael
Season 27 - Episode 76 - Aired 4/13/2022
Rihanna displays her pregnant body on the cover of Vogue, a mass shooter terrorizes subway riders in New York City, and comedian Jerrod Carmichael discusses his stand-up special “Rothaniel.”
#20 - 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.”
#21 - 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.”
#22 - 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.”
#23 - 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."
#24 - 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.”
#25 - 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.