The WORST episodes of The Daily Show

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

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: 8/5/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Continuing
Michael Pollan
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#1 - Michael Pollan

Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2010

A Nigerian terrorist tries to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas day. The Best F**king News Team helps Tiger Woods find a new religion, and Michael Pollan encourages Americans to eat healthy food.

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#2 - Jane Goodall

Season 14 - Episode 146 - Aired 11/12/2009

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#3 - Jake Adelstein

Season 14 - Episode 147 - Aired 11/16/2009

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#4 - Joe Biden

Season 14 - Episode 148 - Aired 11/17/2009

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#5 - Lou Dobbs

Season 14 - Episode 149 - Aired 11/18/2009

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#6 - Jack's Mannequin

Season 14 - Episode 150 - Aired 11/19/2009

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#7 - Maziar Bahari

Season 14 - Episode 151 - Aired 11/30/2009

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#8 - Thomas Friedman

Season 14 - Episode 152 - Aired 12/1/2009

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#9 - Lance Armstrong

Season 14 - Episode 153 - Aired 12/2/2009

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#10 - Michael Specter

Season 14 - Episode 154 - Aired 12/3/2009

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#11 - Dan Rather

Season 14 - Episode 155 - Aired 12/7/2009

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#12 - Mike Huckabee

Season 14 - Episode 156 - Aired 12/8/2009

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#13 - Andrew Ross Sorkin

Season 14 - Episode 157 - Aired 12/9/2009

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#14 - Gwen Ifill

Season 14 - Episode 158 - Aired 12/10/2009

Gwen Ifill of PBS talks with Jon Stewart

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#15 - Sigourney Weaver

Season 14 - Episode 159 - Aired 12/14/2009

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#16 - Clarence Clemons

Season 14 - Episode 145 - Aired 11/11/2009

Adm. Mike Mullen
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#17 - Adm. Mike Mullen

Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/6/2010

Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.

John Yoo
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#18 - John Yoo

Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/11/2010

John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.

Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band
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#19 - Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band

Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/13/2010

Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.

Tom Brokaw
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#20 - Tom Brokaw

Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/14/2010

Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.

David M. Walker
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#21 - David M. Walker

Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/18/2010

Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.

Jim Wallis
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#22 - Jim Wallis

Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/20/2010

Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.

Julie Andrews
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#23 - Julie Andrews

Season 15 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2010

Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy."

Doris Kearns Goodwin
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#24 - Doris Kearns Goodwin

Season 15 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/2010

Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.

Neil deGrasse Tyson
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#25 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Season 15 - Episode 29 - Aired 3/1/2010

Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.