The WORST seasons of The Daily Show
Every season of The Daily Show ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons 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.
#1 - Season 1
First Aired 7/23/1996
#2 - Season 23
First Aired 10/3/2017
#3 - Season 21
First Aired 9/29/2015
#4 - Season 27
First Aired 9/28/2021
#5 - Season 26
First Aired 9/29/2020
#6 - Season 22
First Aired 10/4/2016
#7 - Season 25
First Aired 10/1/2019
#8 - Season 3
First Aired 3/10/1998
#9 - Season 2
First Aired 1/3/1997
#10 - Season 9
First Aired 1/7/2004
#11 - Season 28
First Aired 10/4/2022
#12 - Season 24
First Aired 10/2/2018
#13 - Season 4
First Aired 1/12/1999
#14 - Season 14
First Aired 1/6/2009
#15 - Season 13
First Aired 1/8/2008
#16 - Season 6
First Aired 1/10/2001
#17 - Season 5
First Aired 1/5/2000
#18 - Season 12
First Aired 1/9/2007
#19 - Season 15
First Aired 1/5/2010
#20 - Season 19
First Aired 10/1/2013
#21 - Season 10
First Aired 1/5/2005
#22 - Season 7
First Aired 1/9/2002
#23 - Season 11
First Aired 1/5/2006
#24 - Season 20
First Aired 9/30/2014
#25 - Season 29
First Aired 2/13/2024
Following the departure of host Trevor Noah at the end of 2022, a series of guest hosts from both within and outside "The Daily Show's" correspondents roster filled the program's anchor chair throughout 2023, each sitting in for a one-week assignment. On January 24, 2024, it was announced that Jon Stewart would return to the show he had hosted from 1999 to 2015. This time around, in addition to serving as an executive producer, Stewart will host Monday episodes through at least the end of the 2024 U.S. election cycle. From Tuesdays through Thursdays, members of "The Best F#@king News Team" will rotate hosting duties.