The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 28
Every episode of The Daily Show season 28, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 28!
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 - Ashley Graham
Season 28 - Episode 48 - Aired 2/7/2023
Chelsea Handler criticizes Tucker Carlson’s take on diversity and looks at the news with comedians Larry Owens, Matteo Lane and Sam Jay, and model Ashley Graham discusses body positivity.
#2 - Ben Crump, Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone
Season 28 - Episode 43 - Aired 1/30/2023
Guest host D.L. Hughley examines the murder of Tyre Nichols with the Nichols family’s attorney Ben Crump, and Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone discuss their book “How to Be a (Young) Antiracist.”
#3 - Raphael Warnock
Season 28 - Episode 47 - Aired 2/6/2023
Chelsea Handler discusses the demise of the Chinese spy balloon, Dulcé Sloan opts to avoid the extreme winter weather, and Sen. Raphael Warnock chats about “Put Your Shoes On & Get Ready!”
#4 - Katha Pollitt
Season 28 - Episode 40 - Aired 1/24/2023
Wanda Sykes covers the Senate hearing on Ticketmaster, Roy Wood Jr. explains why Disney World should have more racist rides, and feminist writer Katha Pollitt discusses reproductive rights.
#5 - Nia Long
Season 28 - Episode 41 - Aired 1/25/2023
Guest host Wanda Sykes reacts to the U.S. sending tanks to Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. profiles activists protesting “Cop City” in Atlanta, and actor Nia Long discusses “Missing” and “You People.”
#6 - Sherrilyn Ifill
Season 28 - Episode 42 - Aired 1/26/2023
Wanda Sykes advocates for income-based traffic fines, Roy Wood Jr. cashes in on patriotism, and civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill discusses the fight for equality and democracy.
#7 - Alycia Baumgardner
Season 28 - Episode 49 - Aired 2/8/2023
Roy Wood Jr. covers the 2023 State of the Union address, Chelsea Handler looks at the bias against child-free women, and boxer Alycia Baumgardner talks about her super featherweight title.
#8 - Rep. Maxwell Frost
Season 28 - Episode 52 - Aired 2/14/2023
Michael Kosta warns of Valentine’s Day scammers, guest host Sarah Silverman discusses Nikki Haley’s 2024 presidential bid, and Rep. Maxwell Frost talks about engaging Gen Z in politics.
#9 - Lizz Winstead
Season 28 - Episode 51 - Aired 2/13/2023
Guest host Sarah Silverman reacts to UFO theories, Roy Wood Jr. looks at the efforts to weaken child labor laws, and The Daily Show cocreator Lizz Winstead discusses Abortion Access Front.
#10 - Lea Michele
Season 28 - Episode 50 - Aired 2/9/2023
Chelsea Handler looks at the Chinese spy balloon recovery efforts and talks to comedians Atsuko Okatsuka, Rosebud Baker and Bob The Drag Queen, and actor Lea Michele discusses “Funny Girl.”
#11 - Domonique Foxworth
Season 28 - Episode 45 - Aired 2/1/2023
D.L. Hughley covers Tyre Nichols’s funeral and finds out how people are celebrating Black History Month, and NFL commentator Domonique Foxworth talks about protecting players’ safety.
#12 - PJ Morton
Season 28 - Episode 44 - Aired 1/31/2023
D.L. Hughley follows up on the Tyre Nichols case, Jordan Klepper attends a VIP Trump rally, and soul artist PJ Morton talks about his solo album “Watch the Sun.”
#13 - Mac Phipps
Season 28 - Episode 46 - Aired 2/2/2023
Dulcé Sloan reacts to a child’s accidental $1,000 Grubhub order, guest host D.L. Hughley examines the use of rap lyrics as evidence, and rapper Mac Phipps discusses “Son of the City.”
#14 - Ryan Holiday
Season 28 - Episode 82 - Aired 4/20/2023
Guest host Jordan Klepper looks at America’s “wrong place” shootings, delves into the toxic world of Andrew Tate and interviews author Ryan Holiday about “The Daily Stoic.”
#15 - Catherine Reitman
Season 28 - Episode 83 - Aired 4/24/2023
Guest host Desi Lydic reacts to Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News, mentors the next generation of women leaders and chats with actor Catherine Reitman about her series “Workin’ Moms.”
#16 - Yvette Nicole Brown
Season 28 - Episode 84 - Aired 4/25/2023
Desi Lydic breaks down President Biden’s re-election campaign, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks infrastructure, and actor Yvette Nicole Brown discusses her show “Frog and Toad.”
#17 - Jameela Jamil
Season 28 - Episode 85 - Aired 4/26/2023
Desi Lydic covers Florida politics and extreme GOP lawmakers in Kentucky, Michael Kosta reports from a shark mating site, and actor Jameela Jamil discusses her podcast “Bad Dates.”
#18 - Sophia Bush
Season 28 - Episode 86 - Aired 4/27/2023
Desi Lydic discusses Tucker Carlson’s reemergence, exposes the dark side of the wellness industry, and talks with actor and activist Sophia Bush about her West End play “2:22 A Ghost Story.”
#19 - Sasha Colby
Season 28 - Episode 87 - Aired 5/1/2023
Guest host Dulcé Sloan discusses Brittney Griner’s vow to never play basketball overseas again, takes surfing lessons and sits down with RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 winner Sasha Colby.
#20 - Nancy Mace
Season 28 - Episode 96 - Aired 10/30/2023
Guest host Charlamagne Tha God discusses President Biden’s primary challenger, attempts to match people’s political views to their appearance and chats with Congresswoman Nancy Mace.
#21 - Rich Paul
Season 28 - Episode 97 - Aired 10/31/2023
Charlamagne Tha God discusses NYC Mayor Eric Adams crowdsourcing help, Michael Kosta explores the paranormal real estate market, and sports agent Rich Paul talks about his memoir “Lucky Me.”
#22 - Nikki Haley
Season 28 - Episode 98 - Aired 11/1/2023
Guest host Charlamagne Tha God discusses the rise of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, Desi Lydic reports on a “Booty Patrol” truck, and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley stops by.
#23 - Vashti Harrison
Season 28 - Episode 108 - Aired 11/20/2023
Guest host Dulcé Sloan discusses President Biden’s 81st birthday, hooks men up to a period cramp simulator, and talks with author and illustrator Vashti Harrison about her book “Big.”
#24 - Emily Oster
Season 28 - Episode 89 - Aired 10/17/2023
Ronny Chieng battles the world’s hottest pepper, Michael Kosta covers the House speaker chaos and California classifying bees as fish, and author Emily Oster explains data-driven parenting.
#25 - John Oliver
Season 28 - Episode 109 - Aired 11/21/2023
Guest host Ronny Chieng discusses the worker revolt at OpenAI, introduces Donald Trump’s very busy court scheduler and chats with “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver.