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 - Gabriel Iglesias
Season 28 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/7/2022
Democrats and Republicans scramble on the eve of the 2022 midterms, Desi Lydic investigates a poll worker shortage, and Gabriel Iglesias chats about his stand-up special “Stadium Fluffy.”
#2 - Soledad O'Brien & Amy Schumer
Season 28 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2022
Trevor examines wild political ads, journalist Soledad O’Brien discusses “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks,” and Amy Schumer talks about the return of her show Inside Amy Schumer.
#3 - Thuso Mbedu
Season 28 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/8/2022
Trevor and his correspondents provide Election Day coverage of the 2022 midterms, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black governors, and actor Thuso Mbedu talks about “The Woman King.”
#4 - Stacey Abrams
Season 28 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2022
The Daily Show kicks off a week in Atlanta before Georgia’s midterm elections, Michael Kosta explores the city’s hot spots, and Trevor interviews Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams.
#5 - Ghetto Gastro
Season 28 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2022
John Fetterman faces questions about his health, Desi Lydic investigates America’s paper shortage, and Ghetto Gastro’s Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao and Lester Walker talk “Black Power Kitchen.”
#6 - Elizabeth Banks
Season 28 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/26/2022
Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz square off in a debate, Desi Lydic explores the origins of Halloween, and Elizabeth Banks discusses her movie “Call Jane.”
#7 - Maggie Haberman
Season 28 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2022
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge makes home run history, Ronny Chieng gets a hard lesson in professional pillow fighting, and journalist Maggie Haberman discusses her book "Confidence Man."
#8 - T-Pain
Season 28 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/1/2022
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover gets off to a rocky start, Dulcé Sloan discusses the richness of Atlanta’s Black culture with Bem Joiner, and Grammy-winning artist T-Pain chats with Trevor.
#9 - Tyler James Williams
Season 28 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/20/2022
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns in record time, Desi Lydic reports on legal marijuana sales at Florida gas stations, and Tyler James Williams discusses his show “Abbott Elementary.”
#10 - John David Washington
Season 28 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/24/2022
Rishi Sunak becomes Britain’s new prime minister, Jordan Klepper probes Americans about the likelihood of another civil war, and actor John David Washington discusses “The Piano Lesson.”
#11 - Constance Wu
Season 28 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2022
President Biden pardons people convicted of marijuana possession, Desi Lydic Fox-splains GOP Senate hopeful Herschel Walker, and actor Constance Wu talks about her memoir “Making a Scene.”
#12 - Diane Kruger
Season 28 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/27/2022
Vladimir Putin might drop a dirty bomb in Ukraine, Ronny Chieng argues about Halloween with random strangers, and actor Diane Kruger discusses her children’s book “A Name from the Sky.”
#13 - Nas
Season 28 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/14/2022
Democrats retain control of the Senate in the 2022 midterms, Roy Wood Jr. discusses the history of Black superheroes, and rapper Nas talks about his album “King’s Disease III.”
#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.