The BEST episodes of The Daily Show season 9

Every episode of The Daily Show season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Daily Show season 9!

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
Chris Matthews
star
9.86
28 votes

#1 - Chris Matthews

Season 9 - Episode 115 - Aired 9/3/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 4 of the Republican National Convention. Highlights include: George W. Bush's acceptance speech Rob Corddry uncovers what protesters wanted and when they wanted it Interview with Chris Matthews

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Sen. Joe Biden
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9.69
29 votes

#2 - Sen. Joe Biden

Season 9 - Episode 94 - Aired 7/28/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention. Highlights include: Speeches by Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy, and Howard Dean Stephen Colbert uses to word "turd" 8 times Interview with Senator Joe Biden

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Indecision 2004: Prelude to a Recount
star
9.00
28 votes

#3 - Indecision 2004: Prelude to a Recount

Season 9 - Episode 140 - Aired 11/2/2004

Prelude to a Recount: one-hour live election special airs at 10 PM with guest William Weld.

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John McCain
star
8.93
28 votes

#4 - John McCain

Season 9 - Episode 114 - Aired 9/2/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 3 of the Republican National Convention. Highlights include: Zell Miller explodes Footage of Dick and Lynne Cheney (Edited for younger viewers) Interview with Senator John McCain

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The Bush-Kerry Debate: The Squabble in Coral Gables
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8.93
28 votes

#5 - The Bush-Kerry Debate: The Squabble in Coral Gables

Season 9 - Episode 126 - Aired 9/30/2004

Live debate update.

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Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
star
8.79
29 votes

#6 - Coverage of the Democratic National Convention

Season 9 - Episode 96 - Aired 7/30/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention. Highlights include: Stephen Colbert covers John Kerry's acceptance speech Rob Corddry sobbing like a little girl, again Lewis Black is his segment called "Back in Black"

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Gov. Bill Richardson
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8.76
29 votes

#7 - Gov. Bill Richardson

Season 9 - Episode 93 - Aired 7/27/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention. Highlights include: Speeches by Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton Rob Corddry sobbing like a little girl Interview with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson

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star
8.00
3 votes

#8 - Ken Mehlman

Season 9 - Episode 66 - Aired 5/12/2004

Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
star
7.96
28 votes

#9 - Coverage of the Democratic National Convention

Season 9 - Episode 95 - Aired 7/29/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention. Highlights include: Speeches by Dennis Kucinich, Al Sharpton, and John Edwards A film about John Kerry A film about Tungsten

Ted Koppel
star
7.96
28 votes

#10 - Ted Koppel

Season 9 - Episode 112 - Aired 8/31/2004

Daily Show coverage of Day 1 of the Republican National Convention. Highlights include: Speeches by John McCain and Rudy Giuliani Stephen Colbert rubs elbows with Republicans and is branded a pervert Interview with Ted Koppel

star
7.50
2 votes

#11 - Tom Brokaw

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2004

star
7.00
1 votes

#12 - Alec Baldwin

Season 9 - Episode 118 - Aired 9/15/2004

star
7.00
2 votes

#13 - Calvin Trillin

Season 9 - Episode 85 - Aired 6/30/2004

star
7.00
3 votes

#14 - Mario Cuomo

Season 9 - Episode 70 - Aired 6/3/2004

star
7.00
2 votes

#15 - Thomas Friedman

Season 9 - Episode 69 - Aired 6/2/2004

star
7.00
1 votes

#16 - Val Kilmer

Season 9 - Episode 32 - Aired 3/8/2004

star
7.00
2 votes

#17 - Norah Jones

Season 9 - Episode 26 - Aired 2/25/2004

star
7.00
2 votes

#18 - John Podhoretz

Season 9 - Episode 25 - Aired 2/24/2004

star
7.00
3 votes

#19 - Tyra Banks

Season 9 - Episode 24 - Aired 2/23/2004

star
7.00
2 votes

#20 - Tim Russert

Season 9 - Episode 65 - Aired 5/11/2004

star
6.67
3 votes

#21 - Rebecca Romijn-Stamos

Season 9 - Episode 57 - Aired 4/27/2004

star
6.50
2 votes

#22 - Seymour Hersh

Season 9 - Episode 125 - Aired 9/29/2004

Seymour Hersh

star
6.50
2 votes

#23 - Christopher Hitchens

Season 9 - Episode 152 - Aired 12/1/2004

Christopher Hitchens

star
6.50
2 votes

#24 - Chris Wallace

Season 9 - Episode 139 - Aired 11/1/2004

Chris Wallace

star
6.50
2 votes

#25 - Gwyneth Paltrow

Season 9 - Episode 119 - Aired 9/16/2004

Gwyneth Paltrow