What are the best episodes of The Daily Show?

The best rated episodes of The Daily Show are: Neil deGrasse Tyson - S17E64 rated 9.6, Calvin Trillin - S17E6 rated 9.5, Louis C.K. - S12E1 rated 9.5, Madeleine Albright - S17E93 rated 9.4, Rachel Maddow - S17E79 rated 9.4, Anne Hathaway - S16E110 rated 9.4, Michelle Obama - S17E104 rated 9.4, Elizabeth Warren - S17E49 rated 9.4, Admiral General Aladeen - S17E100 rated 9.3, Louis C.K. - S17E123 rated 9.3

What are the worst episodes of The Daily Show?

The lowest rated episodes of The Daily Show are: Sarah Michelle Gellar - S4E135 rated 2.0, Maggie Gyllenhaal - S8E158 rated 3.5, Michael Clarke Duncan - S7E51 rated 4.0, Tom Brokaw - S7E154 rated 4.0, Charles Barkley - S7E158 rated 4.0, Anderson Cooper - S11E78 rated 4.0, Paul Giamatti - S8E104 rated 4.5, James Spader - S8E147 rated 4.5, Burt Reynolds - S9E106 rated 4.5, John Grisham - S10E4 rated 4.5

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Best Episodes of The Daily Show

Neil deGrasse Tyson
S17 Ep64
9.6
27th Feb 2012
Rick Santorum gets queasy over John F. Kennedy's religious tolerance speech, the Pope joins the Twitterverse, and Neil deGrasse Tyson advocates U.S. space exploration.
Calvin Trillin
S17 Ep6
9.5
18th Oct 2011
Republicans identify America's American enemy, John Oliver tries to join Occupy Wall Street, and Calvin Trillin talks political humor.
Louis C.K.
S12 Ep1
9.5
8th Jan 2007
Tonight comedian Louis C.K.
Madeleine Albright
S17 Ep93
9.4
24th Apr 2012
The Secret Service prostitution scandal widens, The Best F#@king News Team Ever fights voter apathy, and Madeleine Albright shares personal history.
Rachel Maddow
S17 Ep79
9.4
29th Mar 2012
Supporters and opponents before the Supreme Court to discuss The Affordable Care Act, Spike Lee endangers the lives of the sweetest people in the world, and Rachel Maddow explains how Americans can connect with the military.
Anne Hathaway
S16 Ep110
9.4
18th Aug 2011
Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.
Michelle Obama
S17 Ep104
9.4
29th May 2012
Jon recalls a conversation with Roger Ailes, examines the good and bad kinds of socialism, and talks to Michelle Obama about the importance of gardening.
Elizabeth Warren
S17 Ep49
9.4
24th Jan 2012
Mitt Romney defends his tax returns, Newt Gingrich one-ups Mitt Romney at the Florida GOP debate, and Elizabeth Warren urges America to invest in its future.
Admiral General Aladeen
S17 Ep100
9.3
7th May 2012
Elections in Europe spell bad news for incumbents, Al Madrigal gauges young voters' enthusiasm for Obama, and Admiral General Aladeen assures Jon that his family is safe.
Louis C.K.
S17 Ep123
9.3
16th Jul 2012
Mitt Romney retires retroactively, John Oliver reports from New Jersey on the Viacom-DirecTV dispute, and Louis C.K. clarifies his controversial Twitter comments.
Robert Draper
S17 Ep95
9.3
26th Apr 2012
Rupert Murdoch faces new accusations, the Democrats have issues in North Carolina, and Robert Draper offers a glimpse into the House of Representatives.
Elizabeth Warren
S16 Ep54
9.3
26th Apr 2011
Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
Sarah Vowell
S16 Ep37
9.3
21st Mar 2011
Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
Caroline Kennedy
S16 Ep117
9.2
15th Sep 2011
Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.
Rachel Weisz
S17 Ep74
9.2
14th Mar 2012
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum pick up wins in the Southern primaries and CNN has a hard time making it exciting, South by Southwest creates "homeless hotspots," and Rachel Weisz reveals that her movie "Deep Blue Sea" has no LL Cool J-eating sharks.
John R. Hall
S17 Ep102
9.1
9th May 2012
President Obama voices his support for same-sex marriage, Kristen Schaal shares her voting history, and John Hall critiques Jon's Queen Elizabeth II impression.
Jane Goodall
S17 Ep88
9.1
16th Apr 2012
The Secret Service is embroiled in a prostitution scandal, the media addresses Hilary Rosen and the "war on women," and Jane Goodall talks Disney's new film, "Chimpanzee.
Steve Carell
S17 Ep117
9.1
20th Jun 2012
Attorney General Eric Holder faces criticism from the House Oversight Committee, Obama and Romney face hecklers on the trail, and Steve Carell promotes all of his new books.
GOP Convention 2012: Friday
S17 Ep146
9.1
31st Aug 2012
Clint Eastwood speaks to an empty chair, Mitt Romney recalls America's idyllic past, and the Best F#@king News Team Ever say goodbye to the Republican National Convention.
Jon Stewart's Final Episode
S20 Ep142
9.0
6th Aug 2015
On Jon's last episode of The Daily Show, he revisits The Best F#@king News Team Ever, gets a send-off from his top political targets and says goodbye after 16 years as host.
Ricky Gervais
S17 Ep86
9.0
11th Apr 2012
The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from the Gingrich, Romney and Obama camps; Al Madrigal investigates "personhood" in Oklahoma; and Ricky Gervais talks Karl Pilkington.
Matt Damon
S17 Ep36
9.0
15th Dec 2011
GOP leaders share some compelling reasons for Republican voters not to choose Newt Gingrich as their political party's standard-bearer. Wyatt Cenac discovers that there is no euphemism for masturbation that accurately describes what Congress is doing to the post office. Matt Damon sports a buzz cut and compares his head shape with Jon's.
Bill O'Reilly
S16 Ep123
9.0
28th Sep 2011
Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.
Jim Lehrer
S16 Ep115
9.0
13th Sep 2011
CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.
Michael Steele
S16 Ep109
9.0
17th Aug 2011
The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael Steele discusses the field of GOP candidates.
Pervez Musharraf
S16 Ep92
9.0
19th Jul 2011
The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
Tom Hanks
S16 Ep85
9.0
29th Jun 2011
Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.
Louis C.K.
S16 Ep84
9.0
28th Jun 2011
Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
Fareed Zakaria
S16 Ep73
9.0
7th Jun 2011
John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
Albert Brooks
S16 Ep63
9.0
11th May 2011
Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
Will Ferrell
S16 Ep62
9.0
10th May 2011
Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
Joe Meacham
S16 Ep60
9.0
5th May 2011
Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
Rachel Maddow
S16 Ep58
9.0
3rd May 2011
A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
Tracy Morgan
S16 Ep51
9.0
13th Apr 2011
The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
Mike Huckabee
S16 Ep47
9.0
6th Apr 2011
The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
Colin Quinn
S16 Ep46
9.0
5th Apr 2011
The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
Norm MacDonald
S16 Ep44
9.0
31st Mar 2011
CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
S16 Ep36
9.0
10th Mar 2011
'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Indecision 2004: Prelude to a Recount
S9 Ep140
9.0
2nd Nov 2004
Prelude to a Recount: one-hour live election special airs at 10 PM with guest William Weld.
September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode
S6 Ep112
9.0
20th Sep 2001
The Daily Show returns to the air from the New York studio in their first episode after the tragedy of September 11th, 2001.
Colin Powell
S17 Ep112
8.9
12th Jun 2012
Governor Rick Scott continues his voter purge in Florida, prisoners at Gitmo enjoy some taxpayer-funded amenities, and Colin Powell discusses his book, "It Worked For Me.
David Agus
S17 Ep55
8.9
2nd Feb 2012
Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney, Aasif Mandvi investigates Florida's welfare drug testing law, and David Agus rethinks America's attitude toward illness.
Marco Rubio
S17 Ep143
8.9
28th Aug 2012
The Best F#@king News Team ever reports from the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL, and Marco Rubio touts Republican governing philosophies and Florida journalism.
Bill Clinton
S17 Ep18
8.9
8th Nov 2011
John Corzine resigns as MF Global's CEO, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S. economy and provides a detailed plan for its recovery in "Back to Work.
Jason Segel
S17 Ep94
8.9
25th Apr 2012
Wealthy citizens want to mine asteroids, Neil deGrasse Tyson plays "Bulls**t or No Bulls**t, Mitt Romney recalibrates his campaign, and Jason Segel works with humans.
Kathleen Sebelius
S17 Ep48
8.9
23rd Jan 2012
Newt Gingrich takes South Carolina, Al Madrigal gets to know Mitt Romney's most fervent enthusiast, and Kathleen Sebelius talks about health care reform.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
S17 Ep89
8.8
17th Apr 2012
Geraldo Rivera taunts the Taliban, Senate Republicans filibuster the "Buffett Rule," Jason Jones examines the women's voting bloc, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus discusses "Veep.
Bill Clinton
S17 Ep154
8.8
20th Sep 2012
An ancient papyrus hints that Jesus was married, the Senate GOP kills a veterans jobs bill, and Bill Clinton discusses his convention speech and the Clinton Global Initiative.
Robert Caro
S17 Ep103
8.8
10th May 2012
Fox News evolves on the issue of same-sex marriage, Jason Jones reports from George Clooney's fundraiser, and Robert Caro discusses Lyndon Johnson's passage to power.
Alex Prud'homme
S16 Ep76
8.8
13th Jun 2011
Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
Barack Obama
S18 Ep12
8.8
18th Oct 2012
Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.
Maria Goodavage
S17 Ep77
8.8
27th Mar 2012
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell gets jilted; Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney deal with "gotcha" media; Sam Bee visits Park Slope, Brooklyn; and Maria Goodavage talks military dogs.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
S16 Ep78
8.8
15th Jun 2011
Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
Howard Wasdin
S16 Ep75
8.8
9th Jun 2011
Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
Nate Silver
S18 Ep21
8.8
7th Nov 2012
Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney, Karl Rove refuses to admit defeat, Fox News plays the blame game, and Nate Silver explains his forecasting methodology.
Tom Brokaw
S17 Ep147
8.8
4th Sep 2012
The Democratic National Convention begins in Charlotte, NC, the Best F#@king News Team Ever updates the Obama campaign's slogan, and Tom Brokaw compares conventions.
Sigourney Weaver
S17 Ep125
8.8
18th Jul 2012
Banks tamper with the Libor rate, Mitt Romney resists pressure to reveal his tax returns, and Sigourney Weaver talks American dynasties and "Political Animals.
Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian
S17 Ep60
8.8
20th Feb 2012
Congress debates birth control coverage, Aasif Mandvi investigates Time Warner's Knicks blackout, and Alan Huffman and Michael Rejebian uncover candidate scandals.
Seth Rogen
S16 Ep122
8.8
27th Sep 2011
Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.
Ron Suskind
S16 Ep118
8.8
20th Sep 2011
Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron Suskind evaluates Barack Obama's confidence.
Rachel Weisz
S16 Ep97
8.8
27th Jul 2011
Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.
Denis Leary
S16 Ep87
8.8
11th Jul 2011
Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
Bill Kristol
S16 Ep86
8.8
30th Jun 2011
Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
Jennifer Aniston
S16 Ep83
8.8
27th Jun 2011
New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.
Larry King
S16 Ep74
8.8
8th Jun 2011
Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
Keira Knightley
S16 Ep61
8.8
9th May 2011
Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
Aaron Eckhart
S16 Ep35
8.8
9th Mar 2011
From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
Colin Firth
S16 Ep6
8.8
11th Jan 2011
John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
Robert Reich
S17 Ep90
8.7
18th Apr 2012
The GSA's Jeff Neely pleads the Fifth, Jon compares the comedic styles of Mitt Romney and President Obama, and economist Robert Reich is "Beyond Outrage.
Ed Gillespie
S17 Ep32
8.7
8th Dec 2011
Bill O'Reilly takes a shot at Jon, GOP Candidates express their love for Israel, and Ed Gillespie examines the effects of Dodd-Frank.
Bob Woodruff
S18 Ep18
8.7
1st Nov 2012
Ohio suffers a storm of political ads, Jason Jones and John Oliver raise student council election funds, and Bob Woodruff promotes the "Stand Up For Heroes" fundraiser.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
S17 Ep113
8.7
13th Jun 2012
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney scramble to raise cash, the White House receives criticism for suspicious leaks, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses the invention of vibrators.
Zach Galifianakas & Will Ferrell
S17 Ep130
8.7
26th Jul 2012
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un gets married, Samantha Bee reports on nuns at odds with the Vatican, and Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis take a break from "The Campaign.
Zach Wahls
S17 Ep96
8.7
30th Apr 2012
Republicans and Democrats debate discretionary social spending, Mike & Ike stage a gay divorce, and Zach Wahls shares lessons learned from his two moms.
December 8, 2022 - Neal Brennan
S28 Ep35
8.7
8th Dec 2022
Trevor ends his seven-year run as host of The Daily Show with fond farewells from his correspondents, a chat with comedian Neal Brennan about his Netflix special "Blocks" and more.
Malala Yousafzai
S19 Ep6
8.7
8th Oct 2013
Republicans deny responsibility for the shutdown and Malala Yousafzai talks fighting the Taliban.
Kofi Annan
S17 Ep151
8.7
17th Sep 2012
A YouTube movie sparks violence in the Middle East, John Oliver reports from Egypt, and Kofi Annan shares his views on the Syrian conflict and what it means for the world.
Ricky Gervais
S17 Ep57
8.7
14th Feb 2012
Rick Santorum worries about women joining men in combat , Liz Trotta makes incendiary remarks about rape in the military, and Ricky Gervais analyzes panda repopulation.
Paula Broadwell
S17 Ep50
8.7
25th Jan 2012
Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address, Mitch Daniels counters it with a Republican rebuttal, and Paula Broadwell examines General David Patraeus' career.
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry
S16 Ep90
8.7
14th Jul 2011
The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
Cameron Diaz
S16 Ep80
8.7
21st Jun 2011
PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
D.L. Hughley
S18 Ep13
8.7
22nd Oct 2012
The conservative media exploits an Obama sound bite, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee follow the President's last campaign, and DL Hughley explains "The Endangered List".
Michael Steele
S17 Ep145
8.6
30th Aug 2012
Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention, John Oliver interprets the Republican theme "We Can Change It," and Michael Steele talks Ron Paul.
Denis Leary
S17 Ep116
8.6
19th Jun 2012
Democrats try to build a strong liberal coalition, President Obama uses his executive authority to prevent excessive deportation, and Denis Leary fills in for Marco Rubio.
Shaquille O'Neal
S17 Ep76
8.6
26th Mar 2012
Dick Cheney gets a new heart, Florida's "stand your ground" law leads to the shooting of Trayvon Martin, and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal talks about getting his Ph.D.
Brian Williams
S17 Ep141
8.6
15th Aug 2012
Joe Biden sparks Republican outrage, John Oliver searches for America's next great political prop, and Brian Williams discusses dogs and Paul Ryan's Wienermobile.
Aaron Sorkin
S18 Ep125
8.6
15th Jul 2013
The George Zimmerman murder trial concludes, Al Madrigal questions Latinos about other Latinos, and Aaron Sorkin talks CNN and "The Newsroom".
DNC Friday
S17 Ep150
8.6
7th Sep 2012
President Obama accepts the Democratic nomination, the Best F#@king News Team Ever shares memories of Charlotte, and Fox News gets a new slogan after its convention coverage.
Seth MacFarlane
S17 Ep120
8.6
26th Jun 2012
President Obama's role in Operation Fast and Furious inspires conservative talk of dictatorship, and Seth MacFarlane explains how he recruited Mark Wahlberg to star in "Ted.
Chris Rock
S17 Ep137
8.6
8th Aug 2012
Voter I.D. laws target the poor, minorities and elderly, Al Madrigal investigates an Olympic penis controversy, and Chris Rock discusses "2 Days in New York.
Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein
S17 Ep107
8.6
4th Jun 2012
John Oliver reports from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Obama administration plays "Polish That Turd," and Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann discuss government dysfunction.
Stephen Merchant
S17 Ep65
8.6
28th Feb 2012
Rick Santorum calls on Michigan Democrats for support, Samantha Bee gets to the bottom of Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge, and Stephen Merchant discusses his lofty stature.
Bassem Youssef
S18 Ep91
8.6
24th Apr 2013
Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.
Andrew Napolitano
S18 Ep26
8.6
15th Nov 2012
Mitt Romney accuses President Obama of bribery, Al Madrigal investigates Arizona's legislative landscape, and Andrew Napolitano waxes Constitutional.
No Guests
S18 Ep112
8.6
6th Jun 2013
New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.
Edward Conard
S17 Ep110
8.6
7th Jun 2012
The media debates fairness, Governor Cuomo proposes marijuana legislation, and Edward Conard talks innovation and risk and his book, "Unintended Consequences.
Jonah Hill
S19 Ep40
8.5
19th Dec 2013
The Queen gets angry, John Oliver says goodbye to the Daily Show, and "The Wolf of Wall Street" star Jonah Hill shares his deep admiration for Martin Scorsese.
Rob Corddry
S17 Ep142
8.5
16th Aug 2012
Pennsylvania and Ohio pursue partisan voting laws, the Best F#@king News Team Ever warms up for the Republican National Convention, and Rob Corddry shares his Olympic medal.
Jim Parsons
S17 Ep106
8.5
31st May 2012
Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks a ban on oversized sugary drinks, Wyatt Cenac reports on Russia's blocking intervention in Syria, and Jim Parsons stars in "Harvey.
J. K. Rowling
S18 Ep9
8.5
15th Oct 2012
Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martha Raddatz draws praise as debate moderator, and author J.K. Rowling discusses writing a novel without magic or Harry Potter.
Rashida Jones
S17 Ep131
8.5
30th Jul 2012
Mitt Romney sees disconcerting signs at the London Olympics, cities look to ban Chick-fil-A for its gay marriage stance, and Rashida Jones talks "Celeste and Jesse Forever.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
S17 Ep114
8.5
14th Jun 2012
JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon testifies in Washington, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a conspiracy in Idaho, and Catherine Zeta-Jones talks "Rock of Ages" and "Spartacus.
Peter Bergen
S17 Ep99
8.5
3rd May 2012
Osama bin Laden's documents reveal a brand-conscious terrorist, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng asks Hillary Clinton for aid, and Peter Bergen discusses "Man Hunt.
Lou Dobbs
S17 Ep52
8.5
30th Jan 2012
Mitt Romney pummels Newt Gingrich in Florida, Jason Jones finds out how Floridian women feel about Newt Gingrich, and Lou Dobbs gets excited about political controversies.
Joe Nocera
S17 Ep46
8.5
18th Jan 2012
Wikipedia's blackout puts the spotlight on SOPA, Mitt Romney reveals his tax rate, and Joe Nocera shares his thoughts on Wall Street.
Andrew Napolitano
S17 Ep41
8.5
10th Jan 2012
The New Hampshire primary results trickle in, Iran begins enriching uranium, and Andrew Napolitano weighs in on the GOP presidential candidates.
Steve Carell
S16 Ep93
8.5
20th Jul 2011
Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.
J.J. Abrams
S16 Ep77
8.5
14th Jun 2011
Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.
Ricky Gervais
S16 Ep52
8.5
14th Apr 2011
The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
Jake Gyllenhaal
S16 Ep43
8.5
30th Mar 2011
Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
Miguel Nicoleles
S16 Ep42
8.5
29th Mar 2011
Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
S16 Ep41
8.5
28th Mar 2011
Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
T.J. English
S16 Ep38
8.5
22nd Mar 2011
The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.
Prince Zeid Ra'ad
S16 Ep30
8.5
1st Mar 2011
Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.
Austan Goolsbee
S15 Ep17
8.5
1st Feb 2010
Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.
Christopher Hitchens
S12 Ep57
8.5
30th Apr 2007
Tonight, author and journalist Christopher Hitchens promotes his book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.
Elizabeth Warren
S19 Ep92
8.5
22nd Apr 2014
Women in politics continue to face sexist double standards, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses "A Fighting Chance" and the need for political reform.
Simon Pegg
S18 Ep144
8.5
15th Aug 2013
Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".
Kirsten Gillibrand
S17 Ep148
8.5
5th Sep 2012
Democratic National Convention speakers praise President Obama, John Oliver shares a personal Obama anecdote, and Kirsten Gillibrand calls for more women in Congress.
Ricky Gervais
S18 Ep87
8.5
17th Apr 2013
CNN goes down speculation road, the United States is accused of torture, and Ricky Gervais brings back his character from "The Office".
Bassem Youssef
S17 Ep118
8.5
21st Jun 2012
President Obama claims executive privilege on "fast and furious" documents, and Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef fulfills a dream by appearing on The Daily Show.
Samuel L. Jackson
S19 Ep85
8.5
2nd Apr 2014
General Motors takes its sweet time recalling a deadly part, John Hodgman gets into offshore banking, and Samuel L. Jackson shares how cool it is to film action movies.
Jason Bateman
S19 Ep77
8.5
12th Mar 2014
Jordan Klepper denies CIA interference in the Senate's torture investigation, Samantha Bee discovers Medicare covers penis pumps, and Jason Bateman learns Yiddish.
Paul Rudd
S17 Ep63
8.5
23rd Feb 2012
Rick Santorum takes heat for his frankness, Newt Gingrich considers himself cheerful, and Paul Rudd indulges his sweet tooth.
Arne Duncan
S17 Ep59
8.5
16th Feb 2012
Barack Obama takes heat for his Hollywood fundraiser; Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum fight for Michigan; and Arne Duncan works to improve America's educational system.
Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner & Paul Rudd
S19 Ep39
8.4
18th Dec 2013
Former E.P.A. official John Beale finally tells the truth, IKEA spies on its employees, and the stars of "Anchorman 2" cause a ruckus.
Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now
S18 Ep20
8.4
6th Nov 2012
Election night wraps up, the Best F#@king News Team Ever reports future election results, and Samantha Bee interviews undecided voters.
Leymah Gbowee
S17 Ep21
8.4
14th Nov 2011
Aasif Mandvi explains why facts are GOP candidates' enemy, Jason Jones takes a look at ugly people, and Leymah Gbowee discusses the Liberian peace movement.
Mindy Kaling
S17 Ep13
8.4
31st Oct 2011
Herman Cain denies sexual harassment allegations, Rick Perry loosens up, Wyatt Cenac reports on a dead bill, and Mindy Kaling discusses her parents' concerns.
Michio Kaku
S19 Ep68
8.4
25th Feb 2014
Ukrainians depose President Viktor Yanukovych, Mexican police apprehend a notorious drug lord, and physicist Michio Kaku talks "The Future of the Mind."
Bill O'Reilly
S18 Ep107
8.4
22nd May 2013
The IRS proves short on answers, Apple answers for its tax dodge, Peggy Noonan ranks presidential scandals, and Bill O'Reilly considers the Obama administration's troubles.
George Takei
S19 Ep133
8.4
23rd Jul 2014
A court ruling deals Obamacare a heavy blow, the summer news cycle needs more scandals and animal attacks, and George Takei discusses the documentary "To Be Takei."
Denis Leary
S18 Ep31
8.4
3rd Dec 2012
Fox News continues fighting the war on Christmas, Congress debates the filibuster, and Denis Leary spreads holiday cheer in his book, "Merry F**kin' Christmas".
Jimmy Carter
S18 Ep83
8.4
9th Apr 2013
Virginia's "Cooch" revives the state's anti-sodomy laws, a Tennessee lawmaker takes on the young and poor, and Jimmy Carter celebrates his defeat of the guinea worm.
Anthony Bourdain
S17 Ep83
8.4
5th Apr 2012
The GSA's Vegas conference is an epic boondoggle, Bill O'Reilly won't pay $4 for shrimp, Obama wants $75 from Jon, and "No Reservations" star Anthony Bourdain talks travel.
Shaun Donovan
S17 Ep68
8.4
5th Mar 2012
Rush Limbaugh makes incendiary remarks about Sandra Fluke, John Oliver meets Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, and Secretary Shaun Donovan tackles homelessness.
Al Sharpton
S17 Ep7
8.4
19th Oct 2011
The Las Vegas GOP debate gets heated, Larry Wilmore considers Herman Cain's race card, and Al Sharpton discusses the impact of Occupy Wall Street.
King Abdullah II
S17 Ep155
8.4
25th Sep 2012
President Obama brushes off United Nations world leaders, Mitt Romney regresses as the election approaches, and King Abdullah II of Jordan talks Arab Spring.
Will Ferrell
S17 Ep73
8.4
13th Mar 2012
Fox News compares Rush Limbaugh to Bill Maher, Kristen Schaal finds humor in Republican policies on women's health, and Will Ferrell learns Spanish for "Casa de mi Padre.
M. Cathleen Kaveny
S17 Ep67
8.4
1st Mar 2012
The U.S. Senate debates the Blunt amendment, Barbara Boxer breaks down Jon's jokes on the Senate floor, and Cathleen Kaveny explores Catholic moral theology.
Neil Young
S18 Ep29
8.4
28th Nov 2012
John McCain and Lindsey Graham attack Susan Rice, Marcia Fudge attacks their attack, Jason Jones examines political consulting, and Neil Young brings vinyl sound to digital.
Brian Jay Jones
S19 Ep8
8.4
10th Oct 2013
A Medicaid expansion encounters Republican turbulence and Brian Jay Jones talks Jim Henson.
Brian Williams
S18 Ep110
8.4
4th Jun 2013
China wins the Iraq War, health officials warn of a global MERS epidemic, and Brian Williams weighs in on press freedoms.
David Sedaris
S18 Ep100
8.4
9th May 2013
The Jodi Arias trial ends, Aasif Mandvi steers wayward youth away from dead end college degrees, and David Sedaris talks "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls".
Morgan Freeman
S18 Ep108
8.4
23rd May 2013
The Obama administration prosecutes dangerous potheads and journalists, Jason Jones measures conservative reactions to IRS profiling, and Morgan Freeman waxes scientific.
Alan Simpson
S18 Ep33
8.4
5th Dec 2012
Senate Republicans oppose the UN's disability rights treaty, Al Madrigal investigates pot-smoking seniors, and Alan Simpson untangles the fiscal cliff.
Dambisa Moyo
S17 Ep132
8.4
31st Jul 2012
Mitt Romney makes an impression overseas, Dick Cheney and John McCain disagree on Sarah Palin's vice-presidential qualities, and economist Dambisa Moyo examines China.
Jonathan Macey
S17 Ep53
8.4
31st Jan 2012
Newt Gingrich panders to Florida's Hispanic voters, Mitt Romney spins his work at Bain Capital into an asset, and Jonathan Macey talks about private equity firms.
Martha Raddatz
S18 Ep19
8.4
5th Nov 2012
The presidential campaigns wind down, John Oliver and Jason Jones coach young politicians, and Martha Raddatz shares the secret to her debate moderating authority.
Ivo Daalder
S17 Ep101
8.4
8th May 2012
Joe Biden's support for gay marriage is not new policy, Mitt Romney takes credit for the auto bailout, and Ivo Daalder explains the seating arrangements at NATO summits.
Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson
S18 Ep122
8.4
25th Jun 2013
The Supreme Court takes on the Voting Rights Act, George Zimmerman's lawyer starts the trial with a joke, and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson links hip hop and "The Cosby Show".
Tom Brokaw
S19 Ep27
8.4
20th Nov 2013
Peace is declared in the pizza war between New York and Chicago, a Republican legislator enjoys hip hop and cocaine, and Tom Brokaw remembers the day JFK was killed.
Pink
S17 Ep153
8.4
19th Sep 2012
Fox News addresses the leaked Romney video, the Best F#@king News Team Ever prepares for general election sniping, and Pink performs a song from "The Truth About Love.
Mark Mazzetti
S18 Ep88
8.4
18th Apr 2013
The Senate fails once again, John Oliver proves that gun control actually does work, and Mark Mazzetti sheds light on the CIA's secret wars.
Jon Ronson
S18 Ep17
8.4
31st Oct 2012
Hurricane Sandy reveals government competence, John Oliver and Jason Jones run eighth grade political campaigns, and Jon Ronson shares examples of investigative satire.
Kevin Spacey
S19 Ep64
8.4
18th Feb 2014
Another Florida man stands his ground against an unarmed black teenager, Republicans fight capitalism, and Kevin Spacey reveals the politics behind "House of Cards."
October 21, 2024 - Gov. Tim Walz
S29 Ep112
8.4
21st Oct 2024
Host Jon Stewart sits down with Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz.
David Mitchell
S19 Ep2
8.3
1st Oct 2013
Fox News weathers the government shutdown, Jason Jones surveys Obamacare supporters and opponents, and David Mitchell discusses "The Reason I Jump".
Evangeline Lilly
S19 Ep36
8.3
12th Dec 2013
Fox News confirms Santa Claus's whiteness, Lewis Black finds the future underwhelming, and Evangeline Lilly discusses "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug".
J.J. Abrams
S18 Ep101
8.3
13th May 2013
The IRS apologizes for targeting conservative political groups, the government does something right, and J.J. Abrams notes the differences between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars".
Chris Christie
S18 Ep34
8.3
6th Dec 2012
Kate Middleton battles morning sickness, Samantha Bee predicts the royal child's future, and Chris Christie shares details of his hug with Bruce Springsteen.
Joanna Brooks
S17 Ep138
8.3
9th Aug 2012
President Obama and Mitt Romney exchange bad puns, Jason Jones covers the 2012 Red Neck Blank, and Joanna Brooks talks growing up Mormon in The Book of Mormon Girl.
Jodi Kantor
S17 Ep44
8.3
16th Jan 2012
Jon takes over the Colbert Super PAC, China's Foxconn comes under attack for its poor working conditions, and Jodi Kantor talks about the Obamas.
Dolly Parton
S17 Ep43
8.3
12th Jan 2012
Newt Gingrich tackles an array of minority issues, John Oliver elevates America's public discourse, and Dolly Parton dukes it out with Queen Latifah.
Condoleezza Rice
S17 Ep14
8.3
1st Nov 2011
Fox News defends the rich, John Hodgman calls for a celebration of the 1%, and Condoleezza Rice discusses the Bush administration.
William Cohan
S16 Ep56
8.3
28th Apr 2011
John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
Denis Leary
S16 Ep5
8.3
10th Jan 2011
John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.
Ramachandra Guha
S19 Ep94
8.3
24th Apr 2014
CNN receives advice on how to report properly, John Oliver discusses his post-correspondent life, and Ramachandra Guha shares Gandhi's early political influences.
John Cleese
S20 Ep19
8.3
5th Nov 2014
Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Cleese discusses his memoir, "So, Anyway..."
Seth Rogen
S19 Ep101
8.3
7th May 2014
Rumors about 2016 presidential hopefuls start circulating, Jordan Klepper reports on the disastrous effects of a chemical spill, and Seth Rogen chats about "Neighbors."
Nick Offerman
S19 Ep13
8.3
28th Oct 2013
Congress rides to HealthCare.gov's rescue, and Nick Offerman discusses "Paddle Your Own Canoe".
Liam Neeson
S18 Ep2
8.3
2nd Oct 2012
A Pennsylvania judge rules against the state's voter ID law, John Oliver asks Herman Cain to save America from foreign debt, and Liam Neeson talks kicking ass in "Taken 2".
Esperanza Spalding
S17 Ep87
8.3
12th Apr 2012
George Zimmerman is charged with murder; The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from Sanford, FL; Egypt prepares for elections, and Esperanza Spalding performs.
March 24, 2025 - Paul Rudd
S30 Ep37
8.3
24th Mar 2025
Jon Stewart goes old-school Daily Show on Trump and Republicans who pride themselves on "saving" free speech, all while censoring anybody who doesn't agree with them. Paul Rudd sits down with Jon Stewart to chat about his latest starring roles in the films "Death of a Unicorn" and "Friendship," watching their kids grow up, and, of course, pharmaceutical side effects to the perineum.
Masha Gessen
S17 Ep66
8.3
29th Feb 2012
Mitt Romney takes Michigan, conservative pundits mourn the state of the GOP field, and Masha Gessen discusses the rise and anticipated fall of Vladimir Putin.
Mark Kelly
S17 Ep22
8.3
15th Nov 2011
Herman Cain struggles with foreign policy; Jerry Sandusky takes a phone interview; and Mark Kelly talks about his wife, Gabrielle Giffords.
Robin Williams
S18 Ep158
8.3
26th Sep 2013
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran hits New York, Pope Francis and Republicans disagree on scriptural matters, and Robin Williams talks "The Crazy Ones."
July 21, 2025 - Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong
S30 Ep88
8.3
21st Jul 2025
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's crude birthday card to Epstein and his desperate attempts to distract MAGA with Hillary's emails, the release of the MLK files, and the return of racist football mascots. Plus, Jon reacts to CBS cancelling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and calls upon corporations, advertisers, and institutions to "sack up" with the help of the "Go Fuck Yourself" choir. Chairman of the Los Angeles Times and of ImmunityBio, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong sits down with Jon Stewart to share how his groundbreaking work in cancer research and his surprising purchase of the Los Angeles Times in 2018 are both part of his vision to heal the country and give everyone an opportunity at the American dream. He offers a background to his work in finding cancer treatments that harness the body's natural immunity – a departure from decades of the harmful, money-making chemotherapy standard – and shares how growing up in apartheid South Africa gave him a deep appreciation for news media.
Jon Hamm
S18 Ep93
8.3
29th Apr 2013
Congress feels the sequester pinch, the Elvis impersonator accused of mailing ricin to government officials is found innocent, and Jon Hamm talks "Mad Men"'s sixth season.
Gabrielle Union
S26 Ep110
8.3
14th Sep 2021
Nicki Minaj makes an anti-vaccination appeal, Dulcé Sloan investigates a sperm recession in the U.S., and Gabrielle Union discusses "You Got Anything Stronger?," her new book of essays.
Salman Rushdie
S18 Ep90
8.3
23rd Apr 2013
The STOCK Act gets the Congressional treatment, John Oliver continues his Australian gun control investigation, and writer Salman Rushdie transitions to filmmaking.
Fareed Zakaria
S17 Ep127
8.3
23rd Jul 2012
The Colorado tragedy sparks non-gun debate, the Boy Scouts and Chick-fil-A reaffirm exclusionary policies toward gays, and Fareed Zakaria discusses "The Post-American World.
Richard Brookhiser
S17 Ep8
8.3
20th Oct 2011
Libyans celebrate Muammar al-Gaddafi's death, John Oliver rebrands Libya, and Richard Brookhiser discusses James Madison's impact on American politics.
John Coffee
S16 Ep105
8.3
10th Aug 2011
Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.
Matt Taibbi
S19 Ep87
8.3
7th Apr 2014
The leaders of the Bush Administration defend their legacy, Afghan voters overcome immense obstacles, and author Matt Taibbi talks justice and the wealth gap in "The Divide."
June 16, 2025 - John Mulaney
S30 Ep77
8.3
16th Jun 2025
Jon Stewart breaks down Netanyahu's "urgent" strike on Iran's nuclear program, MAGA's sustained focus on battling protesters and immigrants in Democratic cities, and how Trump's unattended parade of weaponry explains America's muted response to the Minnesota assassination. "This isn't the most important message you'll hear tonight, but everyone should fight three teenagers once a year." John Mulaney, actor, writer, comedian, and host of the Netflix show "Everybody's Live," fought three 14-year-old boys on the finale of his talk show and lived to tell Jon Stewart the tale. They get deep into fighting strategies, masculinity, father-son competition, the guy who threw his shoes at George W. Bush, and more. Plus, a game of Daily Show Interview Guest Jeopardy.
Ty Burrell
S19 Ep61
8.3
10th Feb 2014
Jason Jones kicks off the Sochi Olympics in Moscow, an NFL prospect comes out as gay, and "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" star Ty Burrell reflects on working with Stephen Colbert.
Andrew Garfield
S17 Ep121
8.3
27th Jun 2012
Governor Cuomo's proposed decriminalization of marijuana fails, Jessica Williams sends health care news from the Supreme Court, and Andrew Garfield is Spider-Man.
Hank Azaria
S18 Ep135
8.3
31st Jul 2013
Congress continues being unpopular, Jason Jones travels to Kentucky, Anthony Weiner 9/11s his d**k pics, and Hank Azaria discusses "Lovelace".
Louis C.K.
S19 Ep54
8.3
28th Jan 2014
President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Sam Bee investigates minimum wage protests, and Louis C.K. reveals details of his film, "Tomorrow Night".
Jehane Noujaim
S19 Ep31
8.3
4th Dec 2013
Corporations differ from people after all, Samantha Bee sheds light on shady, legal business practices, and Jehane Noujaim talks "The Square".
Andrew Harper
S18 Ep145
8.3
3rd Sep 2013
Jon returns from the Middle East, Syria crosses America's red line, and Andrew Harper explains the reality for Syrian refugees in Jordan.
Emma Stone
S19 Ep130
8.3
17th Jul 2014
Republicans seek to impeach Barack Obama, Jessica Williams investigates an Army regulation that targets black women, and Emma Stone chats about "Magic in the Moonlight."
Gigi Ibrahim
S19 Ep113
8.3
4th Jun 2014
Michael Che joins the Best F#@king News Team Ever, Republicans hold steadfast to their myopic views, and Gigi Ibrahim discusses the revolutionary movement in Egypt.
Anna Kendrick
S20 Ep39
8.3
17th Dec 2014
LeBron James and Andrew Hawkins join in the police brutality protests, Jessica Williams defends Jay Z's reputation, and Anna Kendrick discusses her film "Into the Woods."
Mario Livio
S18 Ep146
8.3
4th Sep 2013
John McCain shows his poker face, Samantha Bee searches for common ground with Russia, and Mario Livio shares some of science's greatest blunders.
Jerry Seinfeld
S19 Ep129
8.3
16th Jul 2014
The federal Highway Trust Fund runs dry, an "anonymous" informant reveals the CIA's cafeteria secrets, and Jerry Seinfeld talks about "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
Peter Schuck
S19 Ep100
8.3
6th May 2014
Samantha Bee defends the real victims of the financial crisis, lesbians face discrimination during major life events, and Peter Schuck describes effective public policy.
Anthony Fauci
S26 Ep109
8.3
13th Sep 2021
President Biden rolls out a major vaccination mandate, Roy Wood Jr. worries about the rise of the Mu COVID-19 variant, and Dr. Anthony Fauci talks vaccine disinformation.
Michael Lewis
S19 Ep84
8.3
1st Apr 2014
CNN desperately struggles to fill its news cycle with Flight 370 developments, and Michael Lewis discusses the Wall Street corruption detailed in his book "Flash Boys."
Saima Wahab
S17 Ep136
8.3
7th Aug 2012
Chik-fil-A and Taco Bell face social media challenges, Italy doesn't love Mitt Romney, and Saima Wahab discusses her journey from Afghanistan to Portland, Oregon.
Tim Gunn
S17 Ep135
8.3
6th Aug 2012
The White House is criticized for security leaks, Jason Jones studies super spy Thomas Drake, the Mars rover lands, and Tim Gunn remembers ten seasons of "Project Runway.
Russ Feingold
S17 Ep61
8.3
21st Feb 2012
Chris Christie vetoes New Jersey's same-sex marriage bill, Virginia encroaches on women's reproductive rights, and Russ Feingold discusses campaign finance reform.
Ben Lowy
S17 Ep29
8.3
5th Dec 2011
Herman Cain suspends his campaign, John Oliver takes a closer look at California's political process, and Ben Lowy talks war photography.
Paul Giamatti
S16 Ep1
8.3
3rd Jan 2011
The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
Ricky Gervais
S15 Ep25
8.3
22nd Feb 2010
CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.
Tom Goldstein
S18 Ep124
8.2
27th Jun 2013
Jon Stewart says hello, Justice Scalia objects to the DOMA ruling, Edward Snowden turns up in a Moscow airport, and Tom Goldstein explains the Supreme Court's decisions.
Denis Leary
S19 Ep88
8.2
8th Apr 2014
Al Madrigal tackles the liberal Latino media bias regarding Obamacare, "Noah" disappoints certain moviegoers, and Denis Leary shares his hairstyle choices for "Draft Day."
Jennifer Garner
S19 Ep90
8.2
10th Apr 2014
Stephen Colbert makes an exciting career move, college athletes struggle to unionize, and Jennifer Garner shares Kevin Costner's off-set activities while filming "Draft Day."
Elizabeth Banks
S19 Ep58
8.2
4th Feb 2014
Bill O'Reilly interviews President Obama before the Super Bowl, China's lunar rover says goodbye, and Elizabeth Banks talks "The Lego Movie."
Peter Dinklage
S19 Ep83
8.2
31st Mar 2014
Governor Chris Christie's own investigation exonerates him, corruption scandals emerge nationwide, and Peter Dinklage shares his admiration for a Croatian security guard.
Philip K. Howard
S19 Ep115
8.2
9th Jun 2014
Fox News gets worked up over a beard, Jason Jones and Jessica Williams report on the Bowe Bergdahl controversy, and Philip K. Howard discusses government paralysis.
Peter Dinklage
S18 Ep74
8.2
25th Mar 2013
Barack Obama brokers Middle Eastern peace, Al Madrigal investigates a lesser-known form of gun violence, and "Game of Thrones"' Peter Dinklage coins a phrase.
Andrew Napolitano
S19 Ep76
8.2
11th Mar 2014
America scrutinizes Vladimir Putin closely as Russia exerts control in Crimea, and Andrew Napolitano gives a lengthy defense of his views on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
Geoffrey Rush
S19 Ep24
8.2
14th Nov 2013
President Obama takes responsibility for the ACA's failings, Rob Ford appears before the Toronto city council, and Geoffrey Rush promotes "The Book Thief".
Bill Cosby
S19 Ep26
8.2
19th Nov 2013
Toronto strips Rob Ford of his mayoral powers, Qatar constructs the country's largest steel vagina, and Bill Cosby talks "Far From Finished".
Senator Charles Schumer
S19 Ep117
8.2
11th Jun 2014
Eric Cantor loses his primary election in a surprising upset, a Connecticut boy accidently brings a grenade to school, and Charles Schumer shares some news from Washington.
Herman Cain
S17 Ep144
8.2
29th Aug 2012
The 2012 Republican National Convention finds its theme, Samantha Bee investigates the Republican platform, and Herman Cain identifies differences between him and Mitt Romney.
Robert Downey Jr
S18 Ep94
8.2
30th Apr 2013
Syria questions America's resolve and line-drawing ability, longtime NBA center Jason Collins comes out as gay, and Robert Downey Jr. dons his "Iron Man 3" promotional suit.
Merrill Markoe
S17 Ep25
8.2
28th Nov 2011
Police pepper spray U.C. Davis students, conservatives criticize Barack Obama for leaving God out of his Thanksgiving speech, and Merrill Markoe explores comedy.
Ian McKellen
S19 Ep29
8.2
2nd Dec 2013
The Obama administration fixes HealthCare.gov, Black Friday shoppers turn violent, Christian B&B owners reject a gay couple, and Ian McKellen discusses "The Hobbit".
Armando Iannucci
S18 Ep114
8.2
11th Jun 2013
Republican senators respond to the NSA surveillance controversy, Al Madrigal exposes undercover whistleblowers, and Armando Iannucci talks American politics and "Veep".
Ellen Page
S18 Ep105
8.2
20th May 2013
The Obama administration deploys some guy to do damage control, China flushes away all traces of a mysterious ooze, and Ellen Page sings Canada's praises.
Steve Coogan
S19 Ep42
8.2
7th Jan 2014
Colorado opens for recreational weed business, beer advertisers earn America's trust with snow bikini parties, and Steve Coogan discusses "Philomena".
Anita Hill
S19 Ep78
8.2
13th Mar 2014
Fox News gives some math lessons on welfare spending, Mitch McConnell's campaign gives rise to the game #McConnelling, and Anita Hill is the subject of a new documentary.
Louis C.K.
S18 Ep129
8.2
22nd Jul 2013
A royal son is born, Edward Snowden considers moving out of the Moscow airport, Detroit goes bankrupt, and Louis C.K. talks Woody Allen and "Blue Jasmine".
Dan Rather
S17 Ep105
8.2
30th May 2012
Mitt Romney wins Texas, Donald Trump is an on-again, off-again birther, Jessica Williams investigates a Minnesota prom, and Dan Rather is "Rather Outspoken.
Hillary Clinton
S19 Ep128
8.2
15th Jul 2014
Thousands of child immigrants flee to America in search of a better life, and Hillary Clinton discusses her experiences as Secretary of State and her memoir, "Hard Choices."
September 23, 2024 - Christine Lagarde
S29 Ep97
8.2
23rd Sep 2024
Jon Stewart tackles the growing war in the Middle East, incl. the recent Hezbollah pager attacks. And European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses the global economy, inflation, and AI.
Bob Odenkirk & David Cross
S18 Ep150
8.2
11th Sep 2013
Bill de Blasio wins the New York City Democratic primary, members of Congress address Egypt's people, and David Cross and Bob Odenkirk talk "Hollywood Said No!"
Billy Crystal
S18 Ep151
8.2
12th Sep 2013
Vladimir Putin assumes the role of peacemaker, Aasif Mandvi reports on the plight of biotech companies, and Billy Crystal recounts a bygone era in comedy.
Michael C. Hall
S18 Ep147
8.2
5th Sep 2013
The New York City Democratic mayoral candidates debate the issues, Anthony Weiner fights back, and Michael C. Hall discusses the final season of "Dexter."
Jennifer Lawrence
S19 Ep28
8.2
21st Nov 2013
The Senate actually does something, Jessica Williams offers Black Friday shopping tips, and Jennifer Lawrence promotes "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire".
May 19, 2025 - Patrick McGee
S30 Ep65
8.2
19th May 2025
Jon Stewart critiques the media spin on Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, from CNN's shameless promotion of Jake Tapper's book to Fox News's "but"-tainted sympathies. ward-winning journalist Patrick McGee joins Jon Stewart to discuss how Apple built China in his new book "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company". They talk about Apple "sleepwalking" into this crisis, building a competitive market in Xi Jinping's authoritarian state, the vocational training that boosted rivals, how Trump's attempted Apple boycott backfired, and whether investments may be facilitating the annexation of Taiwan.
March 3, 2025 - Matthew Desmond
S30 Ep29
8.2
3rd Mar 2025
Jon Stewart dives into the Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy, which shocked viewers more than John Cena's heel-turn. Plus, Jon calls bulls**t on Elon Musk's challenge to an interview. "Investing in American people and stabilizing communities that need it the most is the best way for all of us." Sociologist at Princeton University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted," Matthew Desmond sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book, "Poverty, by America." They talk about America's welfare state, how society benefits from poverty, the opportunity to close the poverty gap if the top one percent paid their taxes, and empowering the poor with better choices like building worker power, and expanding housing choice. They also highlight how Democrats need to get more serious about economic justice to fully commit to poverty abolitionism.
Mookie Wilson
S19 Ep95
8.2
28th Apr 2014
Diverse forms of racial discrimination hit the media, Larry Wilmore explains how to tackle racism in America, and Mookie Wilson discusses team relationships in sports.
Robert Gates
S19 Ep47
8.2
15th Jan 2014
Justin Bieber bothers his neighbors, Congress threatens to nuke a nuclear deal with Iran, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discusses his memoir, "Duty".
E.J. Dionne
S17 Ep126
8.2
19th Jul 2012
An investigation reveals HSBC laundered money for Mexican drug cartels, Michele Bachmann floats a conspiracy theory, and E.J. Dionne talks "Our Divided Political Heart.
Bruce Bartlett
S17 Ep62
8.2
22nd Feb 2012
Republicans build a frightening case against Barack Obama, health officials debate publishing controversial bird flu research, and Bruce Bartlett calls for tax reform.
Walter Isaacson
S17 Ep10
8.2
25th Oct 2011
Rick Perry and Herman Cain explain their jokes, Lewis Black examines the indoctrination of kids, and Walter Isaacson discusses his Steve Jobs biography.
Bill Moyers
S16 Ep70
8.2
1st Jun 2011
Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
Steven Brill
S19 Ep48
8.2
16th Jan 2014
Women breach the glass ceiling, Utah and Oklahoma grapple with marriage equality, and Steven Brill weighs in on unreasonably high health care costs.
February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes
S29 Ep1
8.2
12th Feb 2024
Jon Stewart looks at President Biden and Donald Trump's advanced ages, the news team visits a true American diner, and The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes examines national conservatism.
Helen Mirren
S18 Ep126
8.2
16th Jul 2013
The Senate avoids destroying itself, Kate Middleton's unborn child keeps his or her fans waiting, and Helen Mirren explains why she enjoys touching celebrities.
Liam Neeson
S19 Ep69
8.2
26th Feb 2014
Arizona preemptively fends off the gay agenda, Chuck Hagel announces cuts to American military spending, and Liam Neeson explains his beef with Bill de Blasio.
Eli Saslow & Derek Black
S23 Ep152
8.2
19th Sep 2018
Controversy swirls around Bert and Ernie’s sexuality, Brett Kavanaugh faces sexual assault allegations, and Eli Saslow and Derek Black discuss “Rising Out of Hatred.”
Jon Stewart
S21 Ep32
8.2
7th Dec 2015
MSNBC ransacks the home of terrorism suspects on live TV, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to shame Congress into renewing health care for 9/11 first responders.
Jake Gyllenhaal
S18 Ep153
8.2
17th Sep 2013
CNN learns the wrong lessons from Boston, the Best F#@king News Team Ever speculatively reports a Godzilla attack, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks "Prisoners."
Olympia Snowe
S18 Ep103
8.2
15th May 2013
The Obama administration is hit by Hurricane Scandy, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney call for more government accountability, and Olympia Snowe considers bipartisanship.
Joshua Oppenheimer
S18 Ep142
8.2
13th Aug 2013
A judge goes after NYC's stop-and-frisk policies, Jessica Williams demands stop-and-frisk on Wall Street, and Joshua Oppenheimer describes his film, "The Act of Killing".
Charles Krauthammer
S19 Ep11
8.2
23rd Oct 2013
JP Morgan Chase reaches a settlement with the government and Charles Krauthammer talks health care.
Chris Rock
S20 Ep40
8.2
18th Dec 2014
Sony decides not to release "The Interview," the U.S. and Cuba begin to rebuild their relationship, Jordan Klepper reports on SantaCon, and Chris Rock discusses "Top Five."
Aubrey Plaza
S19 Ep138
8.2
31st Jul 2014
Congress spends the time before summer recess deciding to sue President Obama, Jason Jones tries to stop supporting the NFL, and Aubrey Plaza discusses "Life After Beth."
Jim Parsons
S19 Ep106
8.2
15th May 2014
India holds elections for prime minister, aging incumbents continue to run for Congress, and Jim Parsons discusses AIDS activism and "The Normal Heart."
James McAvoy
S19 Ep107
8.2
19th May 2014
The V.A. continues to mismanage veterans' health care, Jason Jones compares democracy in India and America, and James McAvoy chats about "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
Malala Yousafzai
S20 Ep122
8.2
18th Jun 2015
Jon speaks out about the church massacre in Charleston, S.C., and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses the documentary "He Named Me Malala."
Haifaa al-Mansour
S19 Ep37
8.2
16th Dec 2013
Megyn Kelly clears up the white Santa misunderstanding, the media again spotlights a dangerous new trend, and Haifaa Al Mansour discusses the making of "Wadjda".
Kirsten Gillibrand
S18 Ep140
8.2
8th Aug 2013
The SEC holds big banks accountable in small ways, Obama speaks out on sexual assault in the military, and Kirsten Gillibrand criticizes how the military handles such cases.
LeVar Burton
S26 Ep112
8.2
16th Sep 2021
Anderson .Paak becomes Trevor’s bandleader, Trinidad health minister Terrence Deyalsingh responds to Nicki Minaj’s vaccination misinformation, and LeVar Burton discusses his diverse career.
Howard Schultz
S19 Ep119
8.2
16th Jun 2014
Iraq War supporters go on a reunion tour, America has conflicting feelings about Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Howard Schultz shares some exciting news about Starbucks.
Nate Silver
S18 Ep11
8.2
17th Oct 2012
Barack Obama shows up for the second presidential debate, John Oliver recruits a focus group, and Nate Silver shares his book, "The Signal and the Noise".
Matthew McConaughey
S17 Ep128
8.2
24th Jul 2012
London faces Olympics-related difficulties, Lewis Black takes issue with the deliberate distortions of the campaigns, and Matthew McConaughey discusses "Killer Joe.
Ahmed Rashid
S17 Ep78
8.2
28th Mar 2012
Jon struggles with "pink slime" being a part of his cheeseburger, Russian accents continue to be evil, and Ahmed Rashid explains how America's military presence affects Afghanistan's economy.
Lisa P. Jackson
S16 Ep68
8.2
19th May 2011
John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
Ricky Gervais
S19 Ep112
8.2
3rd Jun 2014
Controversy quickly shatters the happy news of a P.O.W.'s return home, Herman Cain considers the presidential race, and Ricky Gervais shares his conditions for an ideal death.
Mark Fainaru-Wada
S19 Ep16
8.2
31st Oct 2013
Kathleen Sebelius takes the rap for HealthCare.gov and Mark Fainaru-Wada talks "League of Denial".
Bill Dedman
S18 Ep149
8.2
10th Sep 2013
John Kerry offers inadvertent hope for peace in Syria, a drug boat burns off the coast of Italy, and Bill Dedman sheds light on a reclusive heiress.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
S19 Ep14
8.2
29th Oct 2013
CNN asks the question that really matters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz champions Obamacare.
Michelle Obama
S26 Ep74
8.2
22nd Mar 2021
The British royal family announces plans for a diversity chief, the NCAA faces sexism allegations, and former first lady Michelle Obama discusses "Waffles + Mochi" and Pass the Love.
Nancy Pelosi
S18 Ep16
8.2
25th Oct 2012
Both parties pick winners and losers, an Indiana Senate candidate stirs up controversy, and Nancy Pelosi shares her take on the 2012 presidential election.
Katie Couric
S19 Ep102
8.2
8th May 2014
The New York Senate engages in a spirited debate about yogurt, John Hodgman considers acquiring the Los Angeles Clippers, and Katie Couric discusses the obesity epidemic.
Christina Hendricks
S18 Ep89
8.2
22nd Apr 2013
The Czech Republic ambassador clears the air, CNN covers every moment of the Boston manhunt, and Christina Hendricks considers possible "Mad Men" spinoffs.
Nate Silver
S19 Ep82
8.2
27th Mar 2014
Kristen Schaal offers marriage advice to young women, Aasif Mandvi investigates the impacts of fracking, and Nate Silver discusses his website "FiveThirtyEight.com".
Mark Leibovich
S18 Ep133
8.2
29th Jul 2013
Edward Snowden receives a literary care package, Congress agrees on something, Anthony Weiner gets more bad news, and Mark Leibovich surveys the Washington landscape.
Martin Blaser
S19 Ep103
8.2
12th May 2014
A terrorist group abducts hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls, Donald Sterling apologizes for his racist remarks, and Martin Blaser warns against the overuse of antibiotics.
David Stockman
S18 Ep82
8.2
8th Apr 2013
President Obama's budget proposal satisfies no one, Jessica Williams talks pubic lice with John Waters, and David Stockman predicts another economic crash.
Hooman Majd
S19 Ep67
8.1
24th Feb 2014
The Sochi Games come to a close, Jason Jones discovers an important Russian adage, Larry Wilmore defends Lincoln, and Hooman Majd talks about life in Iran.
Bill O'Reilly
S19 Ep1
8.1
30th Sep 2013
Republicans threaten to shutter the government if their Obamacare demands go unmet, and Bill O'Reilly talks Syria and "Killing Jesus".
Husain Haqqani
S19 Ep33
8.1
9th Dec 2013
The N.S.A. wiretaps the World of Warcraft, world leaders pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, and Husain Haqqani untangles Pakistani-U.S. relations.
Richard Linklater
S19 Ep132
8.1
22nd Jul 2014
Rupert Murdoch decides that he wants to own Time Warner, Jordan Klepper interviews the victims of civil forfeiture, and Richard Linklater discusses his film "Boyhood."
Craig Shirley
S17 Ep39
8.1
5th Jan 2012
The GOP censures Barack Obama's recess appointment, Jason Jones helps a Republican outcast, and Craig Shirley provides an intimate look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Steven Johnson
S19 Ep159
8.1
25th Sep 2014
The media fixates on President Obama's "latte salute," Jason Jones speaks with activists protesting the Redskins' name, and Steven Johnson discusses "How We Got to Now."
Reza Aslan
S18 Ep127
8.1
17th Jul 2013
Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner poll well in NYC, Lewis Black responds to Rick Perry's job offer, and Reza Aslan considers the historical Jesus in his book, "Zealot".
Dakota Meyer
S18 Ep15
8.1
24th Oct 2012
Donald Trump challenges President Obama, military veterans fight the civilian economy, and war hero Dakota Meyer describes a dark day in Afghanistan.
February 24, 2025 - Rupa Bhattacharyya
S30 Ep25
8.1
24th Feb 2025
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, a.k.a. DOGE, and how the Elon Musk-led project masks its allegiance to corporate overlords and negligence to the American people under the guise of slashing the government's budget. "We shouldn't live in a world where the only programs that get saved are the ones Republicans are willing to put their stamp of approval on." Jon Stewart joins Georgetown Law's Rupa Bhattacharyya, former Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, to discuss how Elon Musk and the DOGE project's reckless budget cuts are affecting valuable programs like the one she used to oversee. Bhattacharyya explains how federal agencies and programs were typically non-politicized until Trump's second administration, how similar uncertainty is affecting the World Trade Center Health Program, and why these roles are what the government exists to provide.
Jessica Biel
S17 Ep134
8.1
2nd Aug 2012
Chik-fil-A Appreciation Day threatens America's chicken supply, the news struggles to not spoil the Olympics, and Jessica Biel discusses cars of the future in "Total Recall.
Tom Coburn
S17 Ep98
8.1
2nd May 2012
Newt Gingrich calls it quits, Romney advisor Richard Grenell resigns under pressure from conservative groups, and Senator Tom Coburn warns of the country's "Debt Bomb.
Tom Cruise
S19 Ep114
8.1
5th Jun 2014
Gun rights activists in Texas start carrying rifles in public, Michael Che and Jordan Klepper give tips on proper gun etiquette, and Tom Cruise chats about "Edge of Tomorrow."
Bob Bradley
S18 Ep132
8.1
25th Jul 2013
Goldman Sachs gets into the aluminum game, Aasif Mandvi tries convincing someone to run for Congress, and Bob Bradley talks Egyptian soccer and the World Cup.
Tim Gunn
S18 Ep134
8.1
30th Jul 2013
Judge Johnny judges Halliburton, Lance Armstrong and Joe Biden, Pope Francis changes the Catholic tone toward homosexuality, and Tim Gunn talks "Project Runway".
Christopher Walken
S19 Ep118
8.1
12th Jun 2014
The militant group ISIS overruns much of Iraq, Jason Jones delves into the world of Google Glass users, and Christopher Walken discusses "Jersey Boys."
Robyn Doolittle
S19 Ep60
8.1
6th Feb 2014
Fox News trumpets the CBO report's imaginary condemnation of Obamacare, Coca-Cola upsets American America, and Robyn Doolittle reveals the real Rob Ford.
Drew Barrymore
S19 Ep110
8.1
22nd May 2014
America upholds a long tradition of mistreating its veterans, Jason Jones attempts to interview India's new prime minister, and Drew Barrymore talks about filming "Blended."
Marco Rubio
S17 Ep119
8.1
25th Jun 2012
The Supreme Court rules on the Arizona immigration law, Mitt Romney hosts a retreat for big donors in Utah, and Marco Rubio shares lessons from his two years in the Senate.
Lawrence Lessig
S17 Ep34
8.1
13th Dec 2011
The Florida Family Association opposes TLC's portrayal of Muslims, Newt Gingrich concocts a poverty-fighting plan, and Lawrence Lessig wants to end Congressional corruption.
Kevin Clash
S17 Ep9
8.1
24th Oct 2011
Rick Perry goes birther, Republicans dislike Barack Obama's decision to end the Iraq War, and Kevin Clash talks about being Elmo.
Reza Aslan
S19 Ep35
8.1
11th Dec 2013
Congress whips up a bipartisan budget agreement, Jason Jones refuses to abandon the budget battle, and Reza Aslan addresses the Iranian nuclear agreement.
Colin Firth
S19 Ep89
8.1
9th Apr 2014
Samantha Bee fears Putin is plotting to invade Brooklyn, Fox News covers spring break festivities, and Colin Firth discusses his role in "The Railway Man."
June 3, 2024 - Rep. Ken Buck
S29 Ep53
8.1
3rd Jun 2024
Jon Stewart loses it over complaints about Donald Trump's guilty verdicts and the value of the court system, and former Rep. Ken Buck debates the precedent set by Trump's trial.
Pelé
S19 Ep86
8.1
3rd Apr 2014
Aasif Mandvi reports on a Supreme Court ruling that gives wealthy Americans a stronger voice in politics, and Pele shares some highlights from his momentous soccer career.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
S19 Ep12
8.1
24th Oct 2013
Europe takes exception to America's attentions and Chiwetel Ejiofor turns out to be British.
Shailene Woodley
S18 Ep131
8.1
24th Jul 2013
Anthony Weiner becomes Carlos Danger, Larry Wilmore begins a conversation on race, and Shailene Woodley discusses "The Spectacular".
Tavis Smiley
S19 Ep151
8.1
11th Sep 2014
President Obama delivers a speech about ISIS, Jordan Klepper becomes an Obamacare critic, and Tavis Smiley discusses "Death of a King."
Gary Johnson
S17 Ep108
8.1
5th Jun 2012
The Wisconsin recall election proceeds, Al Madrigal reports on Latino unemployment in television, and Libertarian Gary Johnson discusses an alternative political path.
Ron Suskind
S19 Ep104
8.1
13th May 2014
Harry Reid takes on the Koch brothers, Hillary Clinton's health scare inspires a #Brainghazi conspiracy, and "Life, Animated" author Ron Suskind talks about autism.
Rand Paul
S18 Ep141
8.1
12th Aug 2013
Chris Matthews makes 2016 election predictions, Australia's federal candidates slip up, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns pro-pot, and Senator Rand Paul talks health care.
Sandra Bullock
S19 Ep3
8.1
2nd Oct 2013
Congressional Republicans show signs of shutdown remorse, Lewis Black sets his sights on Barilla Pasta, and Sandra Bullock talks zero-gravity projectile vomit.
Eugene Jarecki
S18 Ep10
8.1
16th Oct 2012
Paul Ryan visits a homeless shelter in Ohio, Herman Cain touches on American exceptionalism, and Eugene Jarecki discusses the war on drugs and "The House I Live In".
Paul Thomas Anderson
S18 Ep8
8.1
11th Oct 2012
Down-ticket congressional races intensify, John Oliver reports on a fast-growing sector of the US economy, and Paul Thomas Anderson talks writing and directing "The Master".
Liam Neeson
S17 Ep45
8.1
17th Jan 2012
Newt Gingrich wins the South Carolina debate, Stephen Colbert reveals his wishes for the Colbert Super PAC, and Liam Neeson enjoys small-town Canada.
George Packer
S18 Ep104
8.1
16th May 2013
The 2016 presidential election heats up, Disney neglects its parenting duties, and George Packer surveys three decades of American life in his book, "The Unwinding".
Amy Yates Wuelfing & Gibby Haynes
S19 Ep80
8.1
25th Mar 2014
Russia annexes Crimea despite international scorn, the Mitch McConnell game continues with #meconnelling, and Amy Yates Wuelfing and Gibby Haynes fondly remember City Gardens.
Maxim Pozdorovkin & Mike Lerner
S18 Ep109
8.1
3rd Jun 2013
The IRS gets a taste of its own medicine, John McCain visits Syrian rebels, and Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin explain the meaning of Pussy Riot.
Jeff Garlin
S19 Ep53
8.1
27th Jan 2014
Andrew Cuomo offends Sean Hannity, Justin Bieber supplants real news, Ted Cruz knows who's to blame for the government shutdown, and Jeff Garlin talks "The Goldbergs."
Kevin Hart
S19 Ep121
8.1
18th Jun 2014
CNN and Fox News interview Hillary Clinton on the same day, Al Madrigal investigates chicken boxing, and "Think Like a Man Too" star Kevin Hart talks about hosting "WWE Raw."
Seth Rogen
S18 Ep113
8.1
10th Jun 2013
Details of the government's domestic surveillance practices emerge, the Best F#@king News Team Ever congratulates John Oliver, and Seth Rogen talks "This Is the End".
Wendy Davis
S20 Ep13
8.1
27th Oct 2014
The Best F@#king News Team Ever heads to Austin, Texas, for the midterms, a doctor in New York City contracts Ebola, and Wendy Davis discusses "Forgetting to Be Afraid."
Robin Roberts
S19 Ep93
8.1
23rd Apr 2014
Sean Hannity contradicts his own beliefs, Stephen Colbert decides to end his show, and Robin Roberts shares her struggles with breast cancer.
Johnny Knoxville
S19 Ep55
8.1
29th Jan 2014
President Obama offends sensitive Republican souls by abandoning bipartisanship in his State of the Union, and Johnny Knoxville talks "Bad Grandpa."
David Rose
S19 Ep143
8.1
26th Aug 2014
A police officer shoots an unarmed black teenager in Missouri, Michael Che flees Earth to avoid discrimination, and David Rose discusses his book "Enchanted Objects."
Adam Sandler
S17 Ep20
8.1
10th Nov 2011
Rick Perry draws a blank at the CNBC debate, The Best F#@king News Team Ever revels in Perry's brain fart, and Adam Sandler dishes on his family life.
Sarah Vowell
S18 Ep128
8.1
18th Jul 2013
Egyptians mark the end of democracy, CNN rocks the news, and Sarah Vowell sits in for her friend, the late David Rakoff.
Patrick Stewart
S19 Ep20
8.1
7th Nov 2013
A Second Rob Ford video emerges, NFL players defend Richie Incognito, Rand Paul is accused of plagiarism, and Patrick Stewart sheds light on his lobster costume.
Sheryl Sandberg
S18 Ep80
8.1
3rd Apr 2013
Congress anonymously supports genetically modified food, Republicans look to re-rebrand, and Sheryl Sandberg offers suggestions to close the gender gap.
Suki Kim
S20 Ep35
8.1
10th Dec 2014
Proponents of the CIA's torture program try to justify it, Hasan Minhaj defends America's awesomeness, and Suki Kim discusses her memoir, "Without You, There Is No Us."
Martin Gilens & Benjamin Page
S19 Ep97
8.1
30th Apr 2014
Controversies hit several government agencies, Rep. Michael Grimm faces fraud charges, and Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page take an empirical look at politics and corruption.
Kimberly Marten
S19 Ep74
8.1
6th Mar 2014
Vladimir Putin embraces his own geopolitical propaganda, Aasif Mandvi discovers third world health care in America, and Kimberly Marten discusses the growing Crimean crisis.
Jared Leto
S19 Ep30
8.1
3rd Dec 2013
Sarah Palin fights back in the war on Christmas, the RNC marks the end of racism in America, and Jared Leto returns to acting after a six-year hiatus.
Daniel Schulman
S19 Ep120
8.1
17th Jun 2014
Texas Republicans try to "cure" gay people with reparative therapy, Donald Trump clashes with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Daniel Schulman discusses "Sons of Wichita."
Michael Moss
S18 Ep75
8.1
26th Mar 2013
Republicans reboot, Larry Wilmore offers the GOP minority outreach advice, and "Salt Sugar Fat" author Michael Moss shares processed food industry secrets.
July 29, 2024 - Pete Buttigieg
S29 Ep74
8.1
29th Jul 2024
Jon Stewart tackles both sides' reactions to new nominee Kamala Harris. 2020 Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg explains to Jon why he goes on Fox News and the possibility of being vetted for VP.
George Clooney
S19 Ep59
8.1
5th Feb 2014
Al Qaeda fights an insurgency within its insurgency, Jason Jones investigates conservative Super PAC spending in Iowa, and George Clooney talks "The Monuments Men."
Joe Scarborough
S19 Ep22
8.1
12th Nov 2013
John Kerry nearly pulls off a landmark nuclear deal with Iran, Fox News meshes medical opinion and talking points, and Joe Scarborough diagnoses Republican extremism.
Blondie
S19 Ep105
8.1
14th May 2014
The media searches for the reason why Solange Knowles attacked Jay Z in an elevator, Lewis Black considers cloning himself, and Blondie celebrates their 40th anniversary.
Bryan Stevenson
S20 Ep12
8.1
16th Oct 2014
Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist cools his balls, Jessica Williams reports on Kansas's conservative utopia, and Bryan Stevenson discusses his book "Just Mercy."
Richard Cordray
S19 Ep43
8.1
8th Jan 2014
Chris Christie gets jammed by traffic, Aasif Mandvi learns about "brosurance", and Richard Cordray discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Sue Turton
S19 Ep131
8.1
21st Jul 2014
International tensions escalate after Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Ukraine, and Sue Turton discusses the Egyptian trial of several Al Jazeera journalists.
Grover Norquist
S17 Ep72
8.1
12th Mar 2012
Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams report on the Kony 2012 activist youth movement, Mitt Romney applies a Southern strategy in Alabama, and Grover Norquist talks tax reform.
April 28, 2025 - Chris Hughes
S30 Ep53
8.1
28th Apr 2025
Jon Stewart takes a look at Trump's first 100 days: from plummeting approval ratings to unfulfilled promises on immigration, health, and the economy, to destroying his reputation as a shrewd negotiator with China and Ukraine. Chris Hughes, an economist and the author of "Marketcrafters," sits down with Jon Stewart to unpack the economy's fall under Trump and how understanding how politicians have shaped markets to work better could be its solution. They discuss how both parties have used marketcrafting to benefit Americans, whether the current economy requires an intervention, the need for institutions to help marketcrafting directly affect people over corporations, and his belief in a positive agenda for the future. Plus, as a co-founder of Facebook, Hughes weighs in on the company's involvement with the Trump administration.
Jorge Ramos
S19 Ep32
8.1
5th Dec 2013
Fast food workers go on strike, John Hodgman warns of deranged millionaire flight from New York City, and Jorge Ramos predicts a Latino president.
Sara Firth
S19 Ep136
8.1
29th Jul 2014
The U.S. helps arm several countries in the Middle East, the LetsBuyCNN.com Kickstarter campaign is a success, and Sara Firth discusses her decision to leave RT.
Monique Brinson Demery
S19 Ep19
8.1
6th Nov 2013
Indecision 2013 concludes and Monique Brinson Demery talks "Finding the Dragon Lady".
April 10, 2025 - Bowen Yang
S30 Ep48
8.1
10th Apr 2025
Desi Lydic tackles Trump's cabinet of ass-kissers, his war on water pressure, and Kristi Noem's viral gun photo-op. Plus, Troy Iwata breaks down the White House's top issue: temperamental showers. Michael Kosta dives into America's mad money problems in the face of Trump's tariffs: panicked shopping on the rise, price hikes on everyday toys and goods, and the uncertainty around those precious iPhones. "Saturday Night Live" star and "Las Culturistas" co-host Bowen Yang sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss his new rom-com, "The Wedding Banquet." He shares the process behind his portrayals of hilarious "SNL" villains like JD Vance and George Santos, whether his pop-culture podcast has changed over the years, and why his new film feels like a "warm hug of a movie."
Timothy Geithner
S19 Ep109
8.1
21st May 2014
Mitch McConnell defeats the Tea Party in Kentucky's Republican primary, Jason Jones explores India's media, and Timothy Geithner defends the handling of the financial crisis.
Amy Adams
S19 Ep34
8.1
10th Dec 2013
Congress outdoes itself, Jason Jones embraces the art of gerrymandering, President Obama shakes hands with Raul Castro, and Amy Adams dishes on "American Hustle".
Tom Brokaw
S18 Ep120
8.1
20th Jun 2013
Paula Deen finds herself embroiled in controversy, old-timey gangster stories dominate the news, and Tom Brokaw discusses technological innovations in news.
Colin Quinn
S18 Ep136
8.1
1st Aug 2013
America's fast food workers demand better pay, Hillary Clinton's lunch ignites 2016 election buzz, and Colin Quinn teaches Constitutional history.
James Risen
S20 Ep20
8.1
6th Nov 2014
President Obama and Republicans both pledge to work together, Democrats intentionally avoid making legislative decisions, and James Risen discusses his book "Pay Any Price."
May 5, 2025 - Rutger Bregman
S30 Ep57
8.1
5th May 2025
Jon Stewart sorts Trump's latest barrage of bullshit into the "OK" and "NOT OK" piles, including telling kids to cut down on dolls and pencils, calling for Alcatraz to reopen, posting AI-generated images of himself as the Pope, and shrugging off the Constitution. Historian and best-selling author Rutger Bregman joins Jon Stewart to unpack his latest book, "Moral Ambition", which is a call to action for people, especially those with education and privilege, to devote their talent and resources to careers and causes that make the world a better place. He describes how the political left has often made the mistake of placing moral purity above political relevance, and what they can learn from conservatives about building small movements into a larger, results-oriented coalition.
Angelina Jolie
S20 Ep32
8.1
4th Dec 2014
The media tries to find the rationale behind the Eric Garner grand jury decision, Trevor Noah joins The Best F#@king News Team Ever, and Angelina Jolie discusses "Unbroken."
Austan Goolsbee
S17 Ep149
8.1
6th Sep 2012
The Democratic Party votes to amend its platform, Bill Clinton shares hard facts, and economist Austan Goolsbee remains happily divorced from government work.
Dahlia Lithwick
S19 Ep127
8.1
14th Jul 2014
Numerous global crises emerge during summer vacation, Jessica Williams and Jason Jones report on the Hobby Lobby case, and Dahlia Lithwick discusses the Supreme Court.
David Spade
S19 Ep98
8.1
1st May 2014
Bill O'Reilly complains about Beyonce's sexiness, crack-smoking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford checks into rehab, and David Spade reminds himself that he does stand-up.
November 7, 2024 - Emily Ngo
S29 Ep122
8.1
7th Nov 2024
Ronny Chieng covers Biden's preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, along with Trump's potential cabinet picks. Award-winning journalist Emily Ngo provides her insight on Trump's second win.
October 28, 2024 - Governor Josh Shapiro
S29 Ep116
8.1
28th Oct 2024
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's recent xenophobic rally at MSG and his proposed mass deportation plan. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the state's role as a "temporary swing state".
Arianna Huffington
S19 Ep79
8.1
24th Mar 2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears mysteriously, Surgeon General nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy faces opposition, and Arianna Huffington redefines success in "Thrive."
Benedict Cumberbatch
S20 Ep26
8.1
18th Nov 2014
Obamacare faces scrutiny yet again, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi demonstrates her political ruthlessness, and Benedict Cumberbatch discusses "The Imitation Game."
Oscar Isaac
S19 Ep41
8.1
6th Jan 2014
Harsh winter conditions disprove global warming, the White House takes on the nuns, and "Inside Llewyn Davis" star Oscar Isaac remembers his punk rock roots.
August 22, 2024 - Live show of the DNC
S29 Ep89
8.1
22nd Aug 2024
Jon Stewart closes out the DNC from Chicago with a recap of the convention.
Roger Ross Williams
S19 Ep45
8.1
13th Jan 2014
A chemical spill leaves thousands without water in West Virginia, Bill de Blasio shames New York pizza, and Roger Ross Williams discusses "God Loves Uganda".
Bill de Blasio
S19 Ep57
8.1
3rd Feb 2014
The Best F#@king News Team Ever surveys New York's winter snowscape, Chris Christie employs high school tactics, and Bill de Blasio addresses the pizza controversy.
Robert Reich
S18 Ep152
8.1
16th Sep 2013
Lindsey Graham declares war on not going to war in Syria, Pope Francis takes aim at Catholic dogma, and Robert Reich predicts a return to progressivism.
Jenny Nordberg
S19 Ep156
8.1
22nd Sep 2014
New York City hosts a historic climate change march, Jason Jones pilfers an outfit from the White House, and Jenny Nordberg discusses "The Underground Girls of Kabul."
Mike Huckabee
S18 Ep23
8.1
12th Nov 2012
New York cleans up after Hurricane Sandy, General Petraeus resigns as head of the CIA, and Mike Huckabee calls for a more inclusive GOP.
Ben Affleck
S18 Ep6
8.1
9th Oct 2012
Mitt Romney presents his vague deficit reduction plan, Jessica Williams interviews black Mormons in Utah, and Ben Affleck rescues hostages in "Argo".
Laura Linney
S18 Ep36
8.1
11th Dec 2012
Michigan and Indiana wage economic warfare, Silvio Berlusconi serenades the Italian electorate, and Laura Linney discusses "Hyde Park on Hudson".
Richard Dawkins
S18 Ep156
8.1
24th Sep 2013
Republicans rally against Obamacare, Jessica Williams reports on the future of international shipping, and Richard Dawkins compares science and religion.
Regis Philbin
S18 Ep143
8.1
14th Aug 2013
Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes over The Washington Post, Elon Musk dreams up a supersonic transport capsule, and Regis Philbin describes his sports talk show, "Crowd Goes Wild".
Jon Favreau
S18 Ep111
8.0
5th Jun 2013
Chris Christie calls for a special election, Jessica Williams observes Tennessee's signature health care initiative, and Jon Favreau looks back on his White House days.
Jason Bateman
S18 Ep54
8.0
31st Jan 2013
The Senate investigates a range of gun control measures, President Obama makes a controversial skeet-shooting remark, and Jason Bateman discusses "Identity Thief".
Josh Brolin
S18 Ep42
8.0
10th Jan 2013
The government considers minting a trillion dollar coin, Al Gore sells Current TV to Al Jazeera, and Josh Brolin discusses his handsome role in "Gangster Squad".
Calvin Trillin
S18 Ep30
8.0
29th Nov 2012
Mitt Romney joins President Obama for a private White House meeting, John Hodgman threatens to secede, and Calvin Trillin recounts the presidential race in verse.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
S18 Ep121
8.0
24th Jun 2013
Jason Jones learns about the Canadian financial services industry, Edward Snowden eludes the media and the authorities, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "White House Down".
Dawn Porter
S18 Ep119
8.0
19th Jun 2013
President Obama doesn't feel the love in Germany, the Supreme Court rules on human gene patenting, and Dawn Porter reflects on underappreciated public defenders.
Elisabeth Moss
S19 Ep139
8.0
4th Aug 2014
The child immigration crisis continues, Jordan Klepper explains the ethics of border smugglers, and Elisabeth Moss discusses "The One I Love."
Bob Woodruff
S19 Ep17
8.0
4th Nov 2013
Toronto's Mayor Rob Ford learns crack is wack, and Bob Woodruff raises money for vets.
Melissa McCarthy
S19 Ep126
8.0
26th Jun 2014
Republicans spout incongruous domestic and foreign policy ideas, Samantha Bee reports on child labor in the U.S., and Melissa McCarthy discusses her film "Tammy."
Jimmy Carter
S20 Ep45
8.0
12th Jan 2015
Millions march in Paris after the Charlie Hebdo shooting, Rupert Murdoch's tweet sparks a debate, and Jimmy Carter discusses the exhibition "Countdown to Zero."
Mariano Rivera
S19 Ep99
8.0
5th May 2014
News about the Benghazi investigation sparks outrage from Fox News, Jordan Klepper covers the South Carolina primaries, and Mariano Rivera discusses his baseball career.
Kerry Washington
S19 Ep4
8.0
3rd Oct 2013
Fox News investigates the liberal shutdown, Smokey the Bear gets furloughed, Sam Bee interviews a rebellious Republican, and Kerry Washington discusses "Scandal".
Fareed Zakaria
S18 Ep116
8.0
13th Jun 2013
The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".
November 18, 2024 - Ruy Teixeira
S29 Ep127
8.0
18th Nov 2024
Jon Stewart analyses how Republicans exploit loopholes for political gain while Democrats stick to the rules - is it time for a change in strategy? Host Jon Stewart interviews Ruy Teixeira, founder of The Liberal Patriot and co-author of “Where Have All the Democrats Gone?”
February 10, 2025 - David Remnick
S30 Ep21
8.0
10th Feb 2025
Jon Stewart tackles Trump's attempt to be the Super Bowl MVP and examines the president's rejection of federal agencies, birthright citizenship, and basic constitutional checks and balances. Plus, John Oliver welcomes America to its monarchy era. The New Yorker editor David Remnick sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the magazine's 100th Anniversary Issue and journey since its inception in 1925. They also talk about the importance of long-form journalism, especially under the overwhelming second Trump administration, as well as how the president is overstepping executive power, the danger of the tech oligarchy, and the need for Democratic politicians and citizens alike to finish licking their wounds and take action.
September 30, 2024 - Ta-Nehisi Coates
S29 Ep101
8.0
30th Sep 2024
Host Jon Stewart talks with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newest book, “The Message.”
Helen Thorpe
S19 Ep140
8.0
5th Aug 2014
Jessica Williams does some dubious health reporting, Michael Che investigates a particular kind of brand-name loyalty, and Helen Thorpe discusses her book "Soldier Girls."
Neal Thompson
S18 Ep137
8.0
5th Aug 2013
The 2016 Republican presidential field expands, politics engulfs sports and the royal baby, and Neal Thompson recounts the life of Robert Ripley in "A Curious Man".
Ken Burns
S19 Ep152
8.0
15th Sep 2014
President Obama gathers a coalition to fight ISIS, Samantha Bee explains Senator Lindsey Graham's paranoia, and Ken Burns discusses "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History."
Robert De Niro
S19 Ep111
8.0
2nd Jun 2014
Egypt's popular satirical news show ends abruptly, Samantha Bee discovers a dangerous epidemic of stupidity, and Robert De Niro remembers his father's artwork.
John Goodman
S19 Ep18
8.0
5th Nov 2013
Toronto enables Rob Ford and John Goodman works with Garry Trudeau in "Alpha House".
Hugh Jackman
S18 Ep154
8.0
18th Sep 2013
Washington D.C. gun laws prove ineffective, Al Madrigal tests the limits of southern hospitality, and Hugh Jackman embraces the darkness in "Prisoners."
Gina McCarthy
S19 Ep91
8.0
21st Apr 2014
Cliven Bundy fights for his lawless ranching practices, Putin remains dishonest about Russia's involvement in Ukraine, and Gina McCarthy discusses being EPA administrator.
Erik Prince
S19 Ep38
8.0
17th Dec 2013
John Boehner and Paul Ryan face conservative backlash over the budget deal, "The Hunger Games" gets real, and Erik Prince shares details from his book, "Civilian Warriors".
Reince Priebus
S20 Ep18
8.0
4th Nov 2014
Republicans sweep the midterms, The Best F#@king News Team Ever offers expert election coverage, and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus celebrates his party's victory.
Bill Clinton
S19 Ep155
8.0
18th Sep 2014
Joe Biden's word choices jeopardize his election hopes, The Best F#@king News Team Ever says goodbye to Michael Che, and Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Global Initiative.
Bill Maher
S19 Ep123
8.0
23rd Jun 2014
President Obama sends military advisors to Iraq, an Egyptian court convicts three well-respected journalists, and Bill Maher talks politics and the New York Mets.
Seth MacFarlane
S19 Ep71
8.0
3rd Mar 2014
Russian forces threaten to storm Ukranian bases, Jordan Klepper reports from Crimea, and Seth MacFarlane novelizes "A Million Ways to Die in the West."
Bill O'Reilly
S20 Ep11
8.0
15th Oct 2014
Candidates square off in the midterm election debates, the coalition against ISIS encounters unexpected obstacles, and Bill O'Reilly discusses white privilege.
Scarlett Johansson
S19 Ep44
8.0
9th Jan 2014
Long-term unemployment benefits lapse, Chris Christie addresses his role in the "Bridgegate" scandal, and Scarlett Johansson talks post-modern dating in "Her".
Barack Obama
S20 Ep132
8.0
21st Jul 2015
President Barack Obama sits down with Jon one last time to discuss senioritis, his relationship with the media and how to engage young people in public service.
April 30, 2025 - Jon Meacham
S30 Ep55
8.0
30th Apr 2025
Desi Lydic covers Trump's 100th day celebrations: inviting ABC News into the White House to misunderstand the Declaration of Independence, grooving to his famous "YMCA" dance, and putting the economy on financial Ozempic. From the dark halls of Santa Monica to the caves of the Trump administration, Stephen Miller has been working in the shadows as the White House Chief of Staff. From influencing election denial to mass deportations, can Stephen Miller's vampiric bite kill American democracy? "If we get things right just enough of the time… that's what democracy is, because it's the fullest expression of all of us." Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Jon Meacham joins Desi Lydic to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on democracy.
April 17, 2025 - Nancy Kwan
S30 Ep52
8.0
17th Apr 2025
Ronny Chieng covers Elon Musk's mission to have babies over DM, Pete Hegseth's Air Force diversity purge, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine coded attack on autism, and proof he has never seen "Love on the Spectrum." Michael Kosta & Ronny Chieng go head to head over Rory McIlroy's Masters Tournament takeover, brand-new Barbie Lebron James, Bryce Harper's on-field gender reveal, and Baltimore's oyster rebrand. "There will always be political clashes, that's what makes the world interesting." Hollywood icon Nancy Kwan sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her trailblazing career and new book, "The World of Nancy Kwan: A Memoir by Hollywood's Asian Superstar." They talk about an accidental screen test that brought her to Hollywood, a friendship with Bruce Lee that began in Hong Kong, and Kwan offers her perspective on what the West can learn from the East.
April 15, 2025 - Nimesh Patel
S30 Ep50
8.0
15th Apr 2025
Ronny Chieng tackles the Trump administration shirking responsibility for a Maryland father's mistaken deportation to El Salvador, their aggressive media tirade invoking Osama Bin Laden, and Harvard's defiance of Donald Trump. Also, Josh Johnson explains how Trump's power changes from Harvard to El Salvador. Trump promised that under his presidency, the rest of the world would fear and respect America "like never before". Desi Lydic takes a look at how other countries are responding to his massive trade war with a little less "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and a little more "F-U". Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Nimesh Patel sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his upcoming stand-up tour. They chat about the first time they met in the New York comedy scene, the importance of crashing out on stage, why his daughter is "the biggest tariff" he's encountered thus far, and the well-known Indians of MAGA.
March 20, 2025 - Peter Wolf
S30 Ep36
8.0
20th Mar 2025
Jordan Klepper covers Trump's anti-DEI fallout, including the Pentagon's erasure of Jackie Robinson and The Enola Gay. Plus, Troy Iwata joins the Republicans' campaign to revive Tesla stock and keep Elon Musk rich. With many Americans preparing for doomsday, the apocalypse has become good business. Michael Kosta visits Fortitude Ranch, a post-apocalyptic survival community where preppers can wait out the end times in country-club glamour with their own rooms, artillery, and food supplies…for a hefty amount of cash. Legendary musician, artist, and New York Times best-selling author Peter Wolf joins Jordan Klepper to talk about his new memoir, "Waiting on the Moon." The former J. Geils Band frontman recounts the era in which he wrote their album "Full House," and how he strived to write a "not-boring" memoir by sharing vignettes about the people he idolized.
January 8, 2025 - Richard Reeves
S30 Ep3
8.0
8th Jan 2025
Desi Lydic covers conservative media's support for Trump's Greenland invasion idea, Trump blaming Gavin Newsom for the LA wildfires, and Trump's plans for pardoning the Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Desi Lydic tackles New York's controversial new congestion pricing toll, while Josh Johnson hits the street to hear from real New Yorkers. "People say men don't have problems. They are the problem." Founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and "Of Boys and Men" author, Richard Reeves, sits down with Desi Lydic to initiate a national conversation about the issues facing America's young men. They discuss creating a space for dialogue about men's issues without blaming women, how the phrase "toxic masculinity" pushes men from productive conversation, increasing the amount of men in teaching and mental healthcare, and how Trump acknowledged men's issues but encouraged America to move backward.
November 6, 2024 - Tressie McMillan Cottom
S29 Ep121
8.0
6th Nov 2024
Desi Lydic digests Donald Trump's election win. Tressie McMillan Cottom analyses the election's deeper implications, the rise of identity politics & Trump's appeal to American anxieties.
October 7, 2024 - Bill Adair
S29 Ep105
8.0
7th Oct 2024
Jon Stewart tackles growing claims of election interference, with Elon Musk joining Trump's narrative. Bill Adair discusses his new book on political liars and misinformation, "Beyond the Big Lie."
August 14, 2024 - Mark Duplass
S29 Ep84
8.0
14th Aug 2024
Desi Lydic watches the leaked Project 2025 training videos and discovers the secret right-wing plan for transforming government, undoing climate rules, and eliminating all pronouns from the English language. Plus, the people who made them are a little weird and have close ties to Donald Trump, despite his denials. Grace Kuhlenschmidt explores the drawbacks of having a gerontocracy by chatting with UC Irvine neuropolitics researcher Mark Fisher and visits Congressman Maxwell Frost for a younger politician's perspective. Also, actor, writer, producer, and director Mark Duplass talks to Desi about his second Emmy nomination for his role on the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show."
August 5, 2024 - Roxane Gay
S29 Ep78
8.0
5th Aug 2024
Michael Kosta covers the biggest talking points at the Olympics. Bestselling author Roxane Gay discusses her new e-book, "Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America's Gun Problem."
April 22, 2024 - Salman Rushdie
S29 Ep37
8.0
22nd Apr 2024
Jon Stewart and a very special guest debate the media's sensationalist coverage of Donald Trump's mundane trial, and Salman Rushdie discusses "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder."
David Axelrod
S20 Ep62
8.0
10th Feb 2015
Fox News unexpectedly reverses their complaints about President Obama, and David Axelrod discusses his lengthy career as a political strategist in his book "Believer."
Laura Poitras
S20 Ep25
8.0
17th Nov 2014
President Obama considers an executive order on immigration, Jessica Williams reports on Detroit's water shutoffs, and Laura Poitras discusses her documentary "Citizenfour."
Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
S20 Ep24
8.0
13th Nov 2014
John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiration for and making of the film "Rosewater."
Jake Gyllenhaal
S20 Ep17
8.0
3rd Nov 2014
Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat's name, and Jake Gyllenhaal discusses "Nightcrawler."
Atul Gawande
S20 Ep5
8.0
6th Oct 2014
Protests in Hong Kong become more relaxed, Kim Jong-un suffers from a mysterious illness, Jordan Klepper visits the U.N., and Atul Gawande discusses his book "Being Mortal."
Tony Zinni
S19 Ep157
8.0
23rd Sep 2014
Jessica Williams reports on the terrorist supergroups that could replace ISIS and the Khorasan Group, and General Tony Zinni discusses "Before the First Shots Are Fired."
Zephyr Teachout
S19 Ep154
8.0
17th Sep 2014
The NFL struggles with its image after several cases of domestic abuse emerge, Ebola poses a greater threat than ISIS, and Zephyr Teachout discusses "Corruption in America."
Adam Levine
S19 Ep148
8.0
4th Sep 2014
Campaign ads for the midterm elections roll out, Michael Che investigates a potential children's invasion of the U.S., and Adam Levine discusses Maroon 5's album "V."
Tim Gunn
S19 Ep46
8.0
14th Jan 2014
New evidence emerges in Chris Christie's bridge scandal, Brit Hume decries America's feminization, The Fox Five is a love story, and Tim Gunn hosts "Under the Gunn".
Elizabeth Olsen
S19 Ep25
8.0
18th Nov 2013
Obamacare suffers in comparison to Hurricane Katrina, Liz Cheney assumes her father's mantle, and Elizabeth Olsen shows how not to be a Hollywood mess.
Diane Ravitch
S19 Ep15
8.0
30th Oct 2013
The NSA goes on the defensive and Diane Ravitch offers solutions to public school woes.
Linda Cardellini
S18 Ep117
8.0
17th Jun 2013
Sarah Palin quits quitting, Iran votes for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's replacement, Sam Bee reports on a bullied majority, and Linda Cardellini talks "Mad Men".
Denise Kiernan
S18 Ep77
8.0
28th Mar 2013
The Supreme Court hears gay marriage arguments, Rupert Murdoch looks to expand his reach in LA, and Denise Kiernan investigates the women of the Manhattan Project.
Rachel Maddow
S18 Ep69
8.0
28th Feb 2013
Bob Woodward runs afoul of the White House, Jason Jones battles maple syrup addiction, and Rachel Maddow decodes the Supreme Court.
Victor Cruz
S17 Ep124
8.0
17th Jul 2012
Egyptians hurl tomatoes in protest, the Obamas pose for the Kiss Cam, John Oliver tells America to keep it down, Al Madrigal goes to Mexico, and Victor Cruz talks football.
Tenacious D
S17 Ep122
8.0
28th Jun 2012
The Supreme Court rules Obamacare constitutional, John Oliver poses questions to fictional president Herman Cain, and Tenacious D performs songs off "Rize of the Fenix.
David Barton
S17 Ep97
8.0
1st May 2012
The anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death sparks controversy, Lewis Black rants about artisanal bagels, and David Barton argues for a new understanding of Thomas Jefferson.
Louise Slaughter
S17 Ep58
8.0
15th Feb 2012
House Republicans oppose the STOCK Act's intelligence provisions, Wyatt Cenac investigates whale slavery, and Louise Slaughter strives to end congressional insider trading.
Brad Pitt
S17 Ep54
8.0
1st Feb 2012
Mitt Romney wins the Florida primary, John Oliver and Jason Jones consider both sides of the wealth gap, and Brad Pitt roots for baseball's underdogs.
Martin Scorsese
S17 Ep24
8.0
17th Nov 2011
Newt Gingrich emerges as the GOP front-runner, Sarah Vowell defends the glory of Evacuation Day, and Martin Scorsese talks movies.
Brad Paisley
S17 Ep16
8.0
3rd Nov 2011
Occupy Oakland protesters vandalize businesses, Aasif Mandvi reports on killer hot dogs, and Brad Paisley recalls his musical heroes.
Mike Mullen
S16 Ep114
8.0
12th Sep 2011
Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.
Ali Velshi
S16 Ep107
8.0
15th Aug 2011
Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.
Jay Bahadur
S16 Ep104
8.0
9th Aug 2011
Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.
Richard Beeman
S16 Ep67
8.0
18th May 2011
Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
Annie Jacobsen
S16 Ep66
8.0
17th May 2011
Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
Billy Crystal
S16 Ep45
8.0
4th Apr 2011
The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
T. Boone Pickens
S16 Ep16
8.0
27th Jan 2011
Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
Ron Howard
S16 Ep8
8.0
13th Jan 2011
John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
Bill O'Reilly
S15 Ep122
8.0
27th Sep 2010
Stephen Colbert ruins Congress, and Bill O'Reilly refuses to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity.
Denis Leary
S15 Ep88
8.0
5th Jul 2010
Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks about the new season of Rescue Me.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson
S15 Ep29
8.0
1st Mar 2010
Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
S15 Ep16
8.0
28th Jan 2010
Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.
Mike Huckabee
S13 Ep158
8.0
9th Dec 2008
Rod Blagojevich couldn't have made it any easier for the authorities to arrest him. Many of the nation's newspapers are on the brink of collapse thanks to the Internet. Mike Huckabee says the reason we have so much government is because people don't behave well with each other.
Sir David Frost.
S13 Ep149
8.0
17th Nov 2008
George W. Bush hosts the G20 Summit, and Sir David Frost discusses his legendary Nixon interview.
Indecision 2008: America's Choice
S13 Ep143
8.0
4th Nov 2008
The towering giants of fake news reunite for their hour-long Election Night special, Indecision 2008: America's Choice. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert report live from Indecision World Headquarters where Comedy Central has rounded up the best researchers and consultants (that it can afford) to provide shallow analysis, obscure factoids, random guesses and pointless sound.
Ricky Gervais
S13 Ep116
8.0
16th Sep 2008
Ricky Gervais talks about his new film, Ghost Town.
Lee Gutkind
S12 Ep61
8.0
7th May 2007
Tonight, author Lee Gutkind promotes his new book Almost Human: Making Robots Think. Jon begins the show with an in depth look at the Republican presidential candidate debate last week in a continuing show segment, "Clusterf@#k to the White House". Senior Correspondent Aasif Mandvi reporting live from the gates of hell talks with Jon about John McCain's comment at the debate that he will hunt Osama bin Laden to the gates of hell in a segment called "Styx & Stones". Finally, John Oliver gives us a behind the scenes look at the Republican debate.
Sarah Vowell
S11 Ep26
8.0
21st Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Assassination Vacation, Sarah Vowell! Also, Nate and Rob Corddry with "Brother vs. Brother."
The Bush-Kerry Debate: The Squabble in Coral Gables
S9 Ep126
8.0
30th Sep 2004
Tom Hanks
Christopher Matthews
S9 Ep115
8.0
3rd Sep 2004
Rudolph Giuliani
John McCain
S9 Ep114
8.0
2nd Sep 2004
Daily Show coverage of Day 3 of the Republican National Convention.
Ken Mehlman
S9 Ep66
8.0
12th May 2004
Brendan Fraser
Jimmy Kimmel
S8 Ep11
8.0
23rd Jan 2003
H.W. Crocker III
Rachel Maddow
S19 Ep73
8.0
5th Mar 2014
Senate shamefully rejects a veteran benefits bill, Hamid Karzai criticizes American presence in Afghanistan, and Rachel Maddow revisits the Iraq War in "Why We Did It."
Eddie Redmayne
S20 Ep28
8.0
20th Nov 2014
The Keystone XL pipeline bill fails to pass, Republicans include a loophole in an eminent domain law, and Eddie Redmayne discusses his file "The Theory of Everything."
Judith Miller
S20 Ep98
8.0
29th Apr 2015
The Supreme Court considers the legality of same-sex marriage, and Judith Miller discusses the lead-up to the Iraq War and her memoir, "The Story: A Reporter's Journey."
Malcolm Gladwell
S19 Ep10
8.0
22nd Oct 2013
Mainstream Republicans battle the Tea Party and Malcolm Gladwell discusses "David and Goliath".
David O. Russell
S19 Ep65
8.0
19th Feb 2014
The Obama administration gets philosophical on drone policy, Jason Jones discovers an unlikely conservative wonderland, and David O. Russell talks "American Hustle."
Michael Wolff
S23 Ep48
8.0
22nd Jan 2018
A stalemate in Congress leads to a government shutdown, Dulce Sloan and Desi Lydic look back on the 2017 Women's March, and Michael Wolff discusses his book "Fire and Fury."
Aneesh Chopra
S19 Ep108
8.0
20th May 2014
Chipotle bans guns in its restaurants, Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg eats a bad burger at a Mets game, and Aneesh Chopra discusses technology in government.
Conan O'Brien
S20 Ep66
8.0
25th Feb 2015
Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on Instagram, and Conan O'Brien discusses his trip to Cuba.
Carey Mulligan
S18 Ep99
8.0
8th May 2013
Benghazi-gate continues apace, CNN pulls a fast one, and Carey Mulligan immerses herself in the flapper culture of "The Great Gatsby".
Key & Peele
S19 Ep23
8.0
13th Nov 2013
The media struggles to identify racism, New York and Chicago share a not-so-polite disagreement, and Key and Peele detail their comedy beginnings.
Alan Greenspan
S19 Ep9
8.0
21st Oct 2013
The government's health care technology sputters and Alan Greenspan reconsiders Wall Street.
Edie Falco
S18 Ep85
8.0
11th Apr 2013
"Crazy" Rand Paul visits Howard University, Aasif Mandvi delves into the complicated financial world of student athletics, and Edie Falco talks theater and "Nurse Jackie".
Bob Odenkirk
S20 Ep60
8.0
5th Feb 2015
Strong contenders for the 2016 race begin to emerge, John Boehner invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress, and Bob Odenkirk discusses "Better Call Saul."
Stacey Abrams
S23 Ep137
8.0
6th Aug 2018
President Trump bashes LeBron James on Twitter, Trevor explains why Iran and America aren’t friends, and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams talks “Minority Leader.”
September 10, 2024 - Steve Ballmer
S29 Ep91
8.0
10th Sep 2024
Jon Stewart goes live after the first Trump vs Harris presidential debate, featuring face-offs over abortion, border control, and eating cats? Tonight's guest is former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Kevin Roose
S19 Ep70
8.0
27th Feb 2014
The corruption of financial institutions is revealed, Al Madrigal explains some problems with Medicaid expansion, and Kevin Roose reflects on morose young Wall Street bankers.
May 12, 2025 - Gen. Stanley McChrystal
S30 Ep61
8.0
12th May 2025
After Trump teased an upcoming "big announcement" last week, Jon Stewart contemplates what news Americans are supposed to be so psyched for: the possible suspension of due process, Trump's appointment of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. district attorney, Qatar's $400 million luxury jet "gift" for Trump, or lower prices on the "fat shot drug"? "Our character is the essential identity of us as people and us as a nation, and we've let it erode." Retired four-star general who served 34 years in the U.S. Army, General Stanley McChrystal, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his book "On Character: Choices that Define a Life." They talk about leading a national conversation on character, employing empathy in war to negotiate with ideological warriors and mercenaries, what upset him most about Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth's Signal chat leak, and how his wife taught him to live "with no use for the rear view mirror."
Steven Brill
S20 Ep41
8.0
5th Jan 2015
The countdown to Democalypse 2016 begins, "The Interview" triggers tension between the U.S. and North Korea, and Steven Brill discusses his book "America's Bitter Pill."
Joaquin Castro
S20 Ep14
8.0
28th Oct 2014
Democrats' prospects in the midterms are dire, Jason Jones reports on the key political issues in Texas, and Rep. Joaquin Castro describes a difficult year in Congress.
Sandra Day O'Connor
S18 Ep71
8.0
5th Mar 2013
The Supreme Court reconsiders the Voting Rights Act, and Sandra Day O'Connor discusses her life on the bench and her book, "Out of Order".
Jessica Chastain
S20 Ep27
8.0
19th Nov 2014
Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper debate the use of gestation crates, Lewis Black investigates Black Friday's impact on laborers, and Jessica Chastain discusses "Interstellar."
Doris Kearns Goodwin
S19 Ep21
8.0
11th Nov 2013
"60 Minutes" acknowledges errors in its Benghazi report, Jason Jones motivates voters in Colorado, and Doris Kearns Goodwin talks "The Bully Pulpit".
Todd Glass
S19 Ep145
8.0
28th Aug 2014
Rick Perry is indicted on two felony counts, Jason Jones examines Germany and America's friendship, and Todd Glass discusses his book "The Todd Glass Situation."
Neil DeGrasse Tyson
S18 Ep72
8.0
6th Mar 2013
Rand Paul filibusters for real, Al Madrigal questions Puerto Rico's desire for statehood, and Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the Russian meteor event.
Zach Galifianakis
S20 Ep10
8.0
14th Oct 2014
A health worker in Texas contracts Ebola, Staten Island's midterm election race comes down to two lackluster candidates, and Zach Galifianakis discusses his film "Birdman."
Danny Boyle
S18 Ep81
8.0
4th Apr 2013
Rutgers University fires its basketball coach, CNN evolves goats and the news, the Department of Veterans Affairs needs help, and Danny Boyle talks "Trance" and the Queen.
October 16, 2024 - Jason Segel
S29 Ep110
8.0
16th Oct 2024
Desi Lydic explores Kamala Harris's appeal to Black male voters, and Trump's bizarre claim of being the "father of IVF". Hollywood actor Jason Segel discusses his Apple TV+ series "Shrinking".
October 1, 2024 - Paola Ramos
S29 Ep102
8.0
1st Oct 2024
Host Michael Kosta provides live post-Vice Presidential debate coverage and chats with journalist/author Paola Ramos. Paola Ramos is on to advertise and promote her new book, "Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America".
Gerard Butler
S18 Ep14
8.0
23rd Oct 2012
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate foreign policy, John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi share closing election arguments, and Gerard Butler talks surfing in "Chasing Mavericks".
Sheri Fink
S18 Ep148
8.0
9th Sep 2013
Americans debate intervention in Syria, Bashar al-Assad launches a campaign to charm the west, Republican mayoral candidates clash, and Sheri Fink prepares for disaster.
October 2, 2024 - Jelani Cobb
S29 Ep103
8.0
2nd Oct 2024
Michael Kosta dives into the heated aftermath of the Vance vs Walz VP debate. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, discusses the crucial role of diverse, trustworthy journalism.
September 24, 2024 - Aubrey Plaza
S29 Ep98
8.0
24th Sep 2024
Desi Lydic rounds up male politicians' insulting appeals to female voters. Plus, Aubrey Plaza chats about Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" and who inspired her performance as a corrupt journalist.
Bob Schieffer
S18 Ep44
8.0
15th Jan 2013
Lance Armstrong opens up to Oprah, Clarence Thomas speaks for the first time in seven years, and Bob Schieffer prepares for his 13th presidential inauguration.
Bishop Gene Robinson
S18 Ep35
8.0
10th Dec 2012
Sports commentator Bob Costas switches subjects, Mitch McConnell's plan backfires, and Gene Robinson talks being the first openly gay bishop in Christendom.
Steve Carell
S20 Ep23
7.9
12th Nov 2014
Poaching threatens elephants and funds terrorists, police accuse Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges of flashing a gang sign, and Steve Carell discusses his film "Foxcatcher."
President Barack Obama
S22 Ep36
7.9
12th Dec 2016
Trevor sits down with President Obama at the White House to discuss Russia's impact on the 2016 election, the incoming Trump administration and responses to modern racism.
Samantha Power
S27 Ep62
7.9
28th Feb 2022
Trevor examines the global resistance to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Michael Kosta reacts to heroism from Ukrainians, and USAID administrator Samantha Power weighs in on the crisis.
Louis C.K.
S20 Ep141
7.9
5th Aug 2015
On Jon's penultimate show, he examines his legacy of eviscerating the opposition, reflects on his noteworthy TV moments and discusses returning to stand-up with Louis C.K.
Elizabeth Kolbert
S19 Ep62
7.9
11th Feb 2014
The Daily Show fills in for Bob Costas at the Olympics, Francois Hollande breaches state dinner etiquette, and Elizabeth Kolbert discusses "The Sixth Extinction."
Sergiy Kyslytsya
S27 Ep92
7.9
2nd Jun 2022
Engineers build the world’s tiniest robot, Michael Kosta investigates the connection between mass shootings and doors, and Trevor talks to Ukraine’s U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya.
Jon Meacham
S18 Ep25
7.9
14th Nov 2012
The GOP does well among married women, the BBC confronts a decades-long child sex scandal, and Jon Meacham talks "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power".
Ronan Farrow
S19 Ep66
7.9
20th Feb 2014
Kansas Child-Hitting Law, Missouri Creationism Law, Food Recalls at Subway, Kraft and Hot Pockets, Ronan Farrow, "Ronan Farrow Daily"
Paul Taylor
S19 Ep75
7.9
10th Mar 2014
Conservatives search for a presidential hopeful at CPAC, Pope Francis' papacy turns one, and Paul Taylor discusses millennials in his book "The Next America."
Jonathan Sperber
S18 Ep79
7.9
2nd Apr 2013
Kim Jong-un fails to take the hint, Pope Francis I makes his mark, and author Jonathan Sperber delves into the personal life of Karl Marx.
Ramita Navai
S19 Ep146
7.9
2nd Sep 2014
Jessica Williams addresses a catcaller, former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor finds a new job, and Ramita Navai discusses her book "City of Lies."
April 29, 2025 - Katherine Maher
S30 Ep54
7.9
29th Apr 2025
On Trump's official second 100th day in office, Jordan Klepper delves into his lack of follow-through, including the division he's sown, his back-and-forth on tariffs and firings, and taunting Canada until they elected a liberal prime minister. Trump let Elon Musk take a chainsaw to the federal workforce in order to save taxpayers money, but after hearing from some of the government employees who lost their jobs, Desi Lydic is starting to think the real waste, fraud, and abuse was living inside DOGE this whole time. "We know that the existence of local news, and public radio in particular, contributes to lower rates of polarization, higher rates of civic engagement, and higher rates of civic trust." NPR CEO Katherine Maher joins Jordan Klepper to stress the important functions of public media that are under threat from the Trump administration, especially educational children's programming and local reporting in rural areas where public radio is often the only source for local news.
July 8, 2024 - A.J. Jacobs
S29 Ep68
7.9
8th Jul 2024
Host Jon Stewart talks with journalist and author A.J. Jacobs about his latest book “The Year of Living Constitutionally”.
Hari Sreenivasan
S19 Ep51
7.9
22nd Jan 2014
Bob McDonnell fails to heed his own financial advice, the Christie administration runs afoul of Hoboken's mayor, and Hari Sreenivasan discusses the art of real news.
Jim DeMint
S19 Ep72
7.9
4th Mar 2014
Fox News fixates on food stamps, Jessica Williams discovers racism in surprising places, and Jim DeMint discusses "Falling in Love with America Again."
May 21, 2025 - Simon Pegg
S30 Ep67
7.9
21st May 2025
Ronny Chieng tackles the president of South Africa's uncomfortable White House visit and a MAGA couple shortchanged by a "RUMP" watch. Plus, Trump sets his heart on a $542 billion "golden dome" to protect America from hypothetical attacks, including those provoked by international roast comic Grace Kuhlenschmidt. Lenard McKelvey (aka "Charlamagne Tha God") looks at Republicans' obsession with Trump as a father figure and reminds them that not only is Trump a bad dad to his own kids, he's an abusive dad to Americans. Screenwriter, comedian, and actor Simon Pegg joins Ronny Chieng to promote the final installment of the franchise, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning". They talk about Pegg's humble beginnings doing standup with his goldfish, how the director Christopher McQuarrie weaved earlier films into the franchise's ending, the power of movie theaters to unite people in experiences, and Tom Cruise's comedic timing while performing epic live-action stunts.
Anne Hathaway
S18 Ep39
7.9
7th Jan 2013
America temporarily avoids the Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans vote against a Hurricane Sandy relief package, and Anne Hathaway divulges the ending to "Les Miserables".
Olivia Wilde
S17 Ep156
7.9
26th Sep 2012
The NFL referee lockout continues, Patrick Stewart replaces John Oliver, Jason Jones investigates Sudden Wealth Syndrome, and Olivia Wilde talks life in Kenya.
Fareed Zakaria
S19 Ep134
7.9
24th Jul 2014
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tackles corruption everywhere but in his own office, a Japanese artist commits an unusual crime, and Fareed Zakaria discusses diplomacy in a changing world.
William D. Cohan
S19 Ep96
7.9
29th Apr 2014
Sarah Palin gives a speech at the NRA convention, Jordan Klepper reports on low-cost legal aid for gun users, and William D. Cohan discusses the Duke lacrosse scandal.
Xavier Becerra
S22 Ep5
7.9
10th Oct 2016
Donald Trump brags about groping women in a 2005 video, Trevor likens Trump to an African dictator, and Xavier Becerra discusses Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Parmy Olson
S17 Ep115
7.9
18th Jun 2012
Greece votes to stay within the EU, Samantha Bee debates whether or not to attend a $40,000-a-plate Obama fundraiser, and journalist Parmy Olson sheds light on Anonymous.
Mick Foley
S20 Ep36
7.9
11th Dec 2014
The royal family visits New York City, millennials get more than they bargained for when they join ISIS, and Mick Foley discusses his documentary "I Am Santa Claus."
June 2, 2025 - Carole Cadwalladr
S30 Ep69
7.9
2nd Jun 2025
Jon Stewart tracks Elon Musk's White House crash, from the high of being Trump's "first buddy" to the low of his black-eyed DOGE send-off. Now that the 100-day honeymoon is over, Jon also checks in on Trump's other struggling cabinet members, like the FBI's burned-out deputy director, Dan Bongino. "I think what is happening in America is they are building a techno-authoritarian surveillance state." Carole Cadwalladr, the award-winning journalist behind the Substack newsletter "How to Survive the Broligarchy," talks to Jon Stewart about how the U.S. government ignored the huge wake-up call that was the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach scandal – a story Cadwalladr broke and which resulted in no legislative protections for citizens' private data. She warns about the unregulated dangers that data-mining and AI pose to individual privacy and freedom, and what people and institutions can do to push back on big tech's authoritarian agenda.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
S23 Ep43
7.9
11th Jan 2018
President Trump exempts Florida from an offshore drilling proposal, Hasan Minhaj finds out how to challenge hate speech, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses "Becoming Kareem."
Jodi Kantor
S23 Ep39
7.9
4th Jan 2018
Michael Wolff releases a salacious book on President Trump, Michael Kosta learns how California is curbing gun violence, and Jodi Kantor discusses her Harvey Weinstein report.
Joel Kinnaman
S19 Ep63
7.9
12th Feb 2014
Jason Jones takes the pulse of gay Russia, Democrats prove they're not immune to political corruption, and Joel Kinnaman talks "RoboCop."
Denis Leary
S20 Ep140
7.9
4th Aug 2015
Hillary Clinton prepares for Joe Biden's alleged presidential run, Jessica Williams revisits subjects from past field pieces, and Denis Leary discusses "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll."
Selma van de Perre
S26 Ep91
7.9
5th May 2021
Trevor covers a debate over teaching about racism in U.S. schools, Jaboukie Young-White gives tips on adjusting to post-pandemic life, and Selma van de Perre discusses "My Name Is Selma."
Cecile Richards
S17 Ep70
7.9
7th Mar 2012
Mitt Romney wins Ohio on Super Tuesday, CNN reveals holodeck technology, the White House press corps tries to gin up a fight, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood.
August 12, 2024 - Mark Cuban
S29 Ep82
7.9
12th Aug 2024
Returning from COVID ("First-timer, did not care for it"), Jon examines Donald Trump's hard time adjusting to Kamala Harris' rising poll numbers, and posits that Trump's use of the same "boilerplate" critiques on Harris that he previously applied to Joe Biden means that Trump desires to see Biden return to the race;[79] Mark Cuban discusses Silicon Valley's love of Trump, the future of AI, and how transparent drug pricing benefits the healthcare system.
Christopher Walken
S18 Ep50
7.9
24th Jan 2013
House Republicans press Hillary Clinton on Benghazi intelligence, China's smog problem helps America's self-esteem, and Christopher Walken talks "Stand Up Guys".
Chadwick Boseman
S23 Ep66
7.9
1st Mar 2018
President Trump sides with Democrats on gun control, Ronny Chieng asks a pro wrestler how Democrats can reach middle America, and Chadwick Boseman discusses "Black Panther."
Jack L. Goldsmith
S17 Ep82
7.9
4th Apr 2012
Rick Santorum believes it's campaign half-time, Larry Wilmore finds the racist culprit in the Trayvon Martin case, and Jack Goldsmith discusses executive power, post-9/11.
No Guest
S17 Ep75
7.9
15th Mar 2012
Bashar al Assad's hacked emails reveal some interesting music choices, Jon tries to help Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire with some new names for a local pond, and John Oliver investigates why America cut all funding to UNESCO.
Ban Ki-moon
S19 Ep150
7.9
10th Sep 2014
The NFL suspends Ray Rice indefinitely, Scotland considers breaking away from the U.K., and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses the state of the world.
Alison Brie
S18 Ep63
7.9
19th Feb 2013
Great Britain questions the quality of its fast food, a meteor explosion over Russia fails to resonate, and Alison Brie talks "Community," "Mad Men," and Springsteen.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
S23 Ep111
7.9
6th Jun 2018
Trevor highlights how Facebook thrives on polarization, Ronny Chieng tackles adventure playgrounds, and feminist author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses "Dear Ijeawele."
Anjan Sundaram
S19 Ep52
7.9
23rd Jan 2014
A Syrian peace conference erupts in a word war, the world's billionaires descend on Davos to fight income inequality, and Anjan Sundaram explains "Stringer."
November 19, 2024 - Ronan Farrow
S29 Ep128
7.9
19th Nov 2024
Desi Lydic dives into explosive allegations vs. Trump's attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz. Award-winning investigative reporter/contributing writer of The New Yorker Ronan Farrow about the new HBO documentary "Surveilled", exposing the perils of spyware.
November 21, 2023 - John Oliver
S28 Ep109
7.9
21st Nov 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.
George Lucas
S17 Ep40
7.9
9th Jan 2012
GOP presidential candidates debate twice in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney's competitors resent his wealth, and George Lucas commemorates the Tuskegee Airmen.
Eva Mendes
S18 Ep76
7.9
27th Mar 2013
Government doesn't work for returning veterans, the Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage, and Eva Mendes talks "The Place Beyond the Pines".
Maggie Gyllenhaal
S19 Ep137
7.9
30th Jul 2014
Corporations throw tantrums and move to Europe, Jordan Klepper reports on hard-hitting journalism in a digital world, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "The Honorable Woman."
Marilynne Roach
S19 Ep49
7.9
20th Jan 2014
President Obama imposes self-enforced guidelines on secret government surveillance, bacon shortages haunt the Super Bowl, and Marilynne Roach explains the Salem witch trials.
May 6, 2024 - Jonathan Haidt
S29 Ep41
7.9
6th May 2024
Jordan Klepper looks at Governor Kristi Noem's war on dogs, Josh Johnson won't take sides in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake rap beef, and Jonathan Haidt discusses "The Anxious Generation."
Gen. Stanley McChrystal
S18 Ep40
7.9
8th Jan 2013
America debates gun control, Wayne LaPierre calls for a lunatic database, and retired General Stanley McChrystal discusses his memoir, "My Share of the Task".
September 26, 2024 - Susanna Fogel
S29 Ep100
7.9
26th Sep 2024
Desi Lydic breaks down NYC Mayor Eric Adams' shocking indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Director Susanna Fogel discusses her new film "Winner", based on the life of whistleblower Reality Winner.
Miski Noor & Anquan Boldin
S25 Ep112
7.9
8th Jun 2020
Police get violent with peaceful protesters, Black Visions Collective's Miski Noor examines police brutality in Minneapolis, and Anquan Boldin discusses the Players Coalition.
Phil Jackson
S18 Ep106
7.9
21st May 2013
Toronto's mayor learns that crack is whack, Al Madrigal tracks down former MSNBC pundit Dylan Ratigan, and Phil Jackson talks basketball and managing big egos.
Lena Dunham
S18 Ep46
7.9
17th Jan 2013
President Obama addresses gun control, the White House rebuffs a petition to build a Death Star, and Lena Dunham is a Golden Globes newbie.
Norman Lear
S20 Ep33
7.9
8th Dec 2014
Some of the recipients of Social Security benefits prove to be surprising, Fox News takes a stab at Jon, and Norman Lear discusses his memoir "Even This I Get to Experience."
Jennifer Esposito
S19 Ep124
7.9
24th Jun 2014
The IRS struggles with proper recordkeeping, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden drum up support, and Jennifer Esposito discusses her book, "Jennifer's Way."
July 14, 2025 - Kyla Scanlon
S30 Ep84
7.9
14th Jul 2025
Jon Stewart delves into the MAGA furor over Trump's handling of the Epstein case, Trump's cheap distractions-turned-threats against Rosie O'Donnell, and the president's double standard on red state vs. blue state relief. Plus, Jon demands accountability from Elmo for his antisemitic rant on X. "Most economic problems are political problems at the end of the day." Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss her book, "In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work." They talk about the importance of teaching Americans about the economy in accessible ways, how the government has weaponized people to justify Medicaid cuts under Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, why labor and capital don't have to be mutually exclusive, and why she's optimistic about the future.
July 7, 2025 - Steve Kroft
S30 Ep80
7.9
7th Jul 2025
Jon Stewart covers the passage of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Republicans bashing then endorsing the megabill, trading tax cuts to sway senators, giving a $40 billion infusion to ICE, boosting billionaires at the expense of Medicaid and SNAP, and more. Former CBS "60 Minutes" correspondent and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Steve Kroft joins Jon Stewart to discuss a $16 million settlement in President Trump's lawsuit against Paramount Global, CBS and Comedy Central's parent company. They discuss how an incoming corporate merger and pressure from Trump's FCC may have influenced the settlement, why journalists and legal experts consider it a "shakedown," its impact on freedom of the press, and the one thing Trump didn't get: an apology.
Tom Cruise
S18 Ep86
7.9
16th Apr 2013
The Senate proposes a long and arduous "path to citizenship," Lewis Black takes on poverty in America, and an ageless Tom Cruise talks "Oblivion".
Chelsea Clinton
S18 Ep155
7.9
19th Sep 2013
Businesses circumvent Obamacare, Aasif Mandvi celebrates India's Miss America victory, and Chelsea Clinton shares details of her work at the Clinton Foundation.
Vali Nasr
S18 Ep92
7.9
25th Apr 2013
The George W. Bush Presidential Library opens for business, John Oliver concludes his investigation of Australian gun control, and Vali Nasr analyzes American foreign policy.
Jimmy Fallon
S16 Ep69
7.9
31st May 2011
Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
Aziz Ansari
S20 Ep120
7.9
16th Jun 2015
Donald Trump enters the 2016 presidential race, a restaurant chain unveils a troubling new dish, and comedian Aziz Ansari explores dating trends in his book "Modern Romance."
Satya Nadella
S23 Ep35
7.9
13th Dec 2017
Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Democrat Doug Jones winning the Alabama Senate race, Dulce Sloan weighs in on black female voters, and Satya Nadella discusses "Hit Refresh."
Usher
S24 Ep28
7.9
3rd Dec 2018
Trevor returns to his home country of South Africa, where he spends quality time with his grandmother, sits down with Usher and hosts the 2018 Global Citizen Festival.
February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg
S29 Ep9
7.9
26th Feb 2024
Jon Stewart analyzes Israel-Palestine peace plans and the long-term impact of U.S. foreign policy with journalists Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg, and Jon bids farewell to a friend.
Lupita Nyong'o
S23 Ep62
7.9
22nd Feb 2018
Parkland shooting survivors confront Marco Rubio and President Trump on gun control, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates black innovators, and Lupita Nyong'o discusses "Black Panther."
Bill Browder
S20 Ep58
7.9
3rd Feb 2015
Measles makes a shocking comeback, groundhogs get their yearly moment in the spotlight, and Bill Browder discusses his book "Red Notice."
Steven Brill
S18 Ep65
7.9
21st Feb 2013
The White House vows greater transparency, Jessica Williams joins up with Texas secessionists, and Steven Brill discusses his health care industry investigation.
Theresa Payton
S19 Ep50
7.9
21st Jan 2014
The 2014 Sochi Homophobic Olympics heats up, Jason Jones deals with untreated PTSD symptoms, and Theresa Payton talks "Privacy in the Age of Big Data."
Bob Odenkirk
S27 Ep63
7.9
1st Mar 2022
Trevor covers Russia's escalating war on Ukraine, Roy Wood Jr. delivers the 2022 State of Black S**t address, and Bob Odenkirk talks about his memoir "Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama."
Anne Hathaway
S20 Ep51
7.9
21st Jan 2015
Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, multiple Tea Party Republicans respond to the president's speech, and Anne Hathaway discusses her film "Song One."
Mike Huckabee
S20 Ep49
7.9
19th Jan 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry visits France, the Miss Universe pageant gets wrapped up in Middle Eastern politics, and Mike Huckabee discusses "God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy."
Neil deGrasse Tyson
S22 Ep145
7.9
28th Aug 2017
President Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Michael Kosta explains presidential clemency, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."
Sebastian Junger
S19 Ep116
7.9
10th Jun 2014
Congress scrutinizes the V.A. for its ongoing failures, Jordan Klepper investigates how unionizing would affect college athletes, and Sebastian Junger discusses "Korengal."
Andrew Napolitano
S20 Ep29
7.9
1st Dec 2014
Civil rights protests erupt across the U.S., Governor Chris Christie vetoes a bill to ban pig gestation crates, and Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses his book "Suicide Pact."
Jim Gaffigan
S18 Ep118
7.9
18th Jun 2013
The Senate nearly accomplishes something, Mick Foley issues an immigration reform challenge, and Jim Gaffigan reflects on fatherhood.
Mindy Kaling
S18 Ep98
7.9
7th May 2013
Chris Christie goes under the knife, Jessica Williams learns the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo, and Mindy Kaling divulges her Met Ball 2013 punk credentials.
Christiane Amanpour
S18 Ep97
7.9
6th May 2013
The NRA does its best CPAC impression, and Christiane Amanpour bets on CNN's resurgence.
Ellar Coltrane
S20 Ep15
7.9
29th Oct 2014
The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the immigration crisis in Texas, a Koch Brothers' advertisement gets some apt alterations, and Ellar Coltrane discusses "Boyhood."
Amy Schumer
S20 Ep139
7.9
3rd Aug 2015
The Koch brothers make five Republican candidates vie for their money, Fox News accuses Jon of being a liberal propagandist, and Amy Schumer discusses her movie "Trainwreck."
Keegan-Michael Key
S22 Ep42
7.9
5th Jan 2017
The GOP prepares to repeal Obamacare, Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic examine congressional gridlock, and Keegan-Michael Key gives his final address as Obama's anger translator.
Dawn Staley
S27 Ep75
7.9
12th Apr 2022
China enforces an extreme COVID-19 lockdown, Roy Wood Jr. highlights Black classical musicians, and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley discusses her basketball championship.
Elon Musk
S17 Ep85
7.9
10th Apr 2012
CNN brands its news segments, Google eyeglasses augment reality, Facebook buys Instagram, and Elon Musk discusses the future of human space exploration.
Ralph Fiennes
S17 Ep31
7.9
7th Dec 2011
The Senate passes a bill that jeopardizes Americans' civil rights, the CIA loses a stealth drone in Iran, and Ralph Fiennes enjoys Shakespeare.
Ben Steele
S20 Ep4
7.9
2nd Oct 2014
Conservatives panic about ISIS and Ebola, Jessica Williams explores the idea that sexism doesn't exist, and Ben Steele discusses "Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia."
Bassem Youssef
S22 Ep79
7.9
20th Mar 2017
Trevor looks at Fox News's influence in the White House, the FBI and NSA dispute President Trump's wiretapping claims, and Bassem Youssef discusses "Revolution for Dummies."
Jon Stewart
S25 Ep123
7.9
25th Jun 2020
TV shows glorifying lawless cops face backlash, Roy Wood Jr. talks to Dr. Juanakee Adams about protester vandalism of her business, and Jon Stewart discusses "Irresistible."
Paul McCartney
S20 Ep38
7.9
16th Dec 2014
Congress passes a budget bill that's full of surprises, Aasif Mandvi reports on a suggestive South Dakotan PSA, and Paul McCartney discusses his song "Hope for the Future."
Amy Klobuchar & Bill Gates
S27 Ep87
7.9
3rd May 2022
The Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about the threat to abortion rights, and Bill Gates discusses his book "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic."
July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly
S29 Ep71
7.8
16th Jul 2024
Jon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the American Republican National Convention and the conspiracy theories around Trump's assassination attempt. Plus, Jon spars with political commentator Bill O'Reilly.
Jude Law
S19 Ep81
7.8
26th Mar 2014
Jordan Klepper promotes biblical health care, Samantha Bee finds family with the cast of "Morning Joe", and Jude Law discusses getting into character for "Dom Hemingway."
Laurence Fishburne
S22 Ep55
7.8
26th Jan 2017
Donald Trump gives his first interview as president, Trevor examines the actual inaugural cake, and Laurence Fishburne talks about playing Nelson Mandela in "Madiba."
March 2, 2023 - Kevin O'Leary
S28 Ep58
7.8
2nd Mar 2023
Roy Wood Jr. discusses tooth fairy payouts, Hasan Minhaj explains the stupidity of modern-day financial scammers, and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary talks about the FTX crypto scandal.
Will Ferrell
S20 Ep79
7.8
19th Mar 2015
Fox News selectively covers the Department of Justice reports on Ferguson, Trevor Noah challenges Jon to a chess game, and Will Ferrell discusses his film "Get Hard."
Keira Knightley
S19 Ep125
7.8
25th Jun 2014
Two aging incumbents win re-election, Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams share campus safety do's and don'ts, and Keira Knightley describes singing in "Begin Again."
Dan Harris
S23 Ep38
7.8
3rd Jan 2018
Steve Bannon calls Team Trump's contacts with Russia "treasonous," President Trump taunts North Korea on Twitter, and Dan Harris discusses "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics."
November 7, 2022 - Gabriel Iglesias
S28 Ep20
7.8
7th Nov 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."
Jon Meacham
S23 Ep100
7.8
8th May 2018
President Trump ditches the Iran nuclear deal, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman faces sexual abuse allegations, and Jon Meacham discusses "The Soul of America."
Lisa Ling
S21 Ep157
7.8
22nd Sep 2016
Mark Zuckerberg announces a plan to cure all diseases, Trevor marvels at Tomi Lahren's inexplicable anger, and CNN's Lisa Ling discusses "This Is Life with Lisa Ling."
June 17, 2024 - Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
S29 Ep61
7.8
17th Jun 2024
Jon Stewart looks at the GOP's contradictory habit of fearmongering about crime rates while opposing gun control laws, and Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II discusses his book "White Poverty."
Josh Fox
S18 Ep123
7.8
26th Jun 2013
The Best F#@king News Team Ever responds to the Supreme Court's DOMA decision, Kristen Schaal cheers Wendy Davis, and Josh Fox discusses his film, "Gasland Part II".
Samantha Power
S20 Ep22
7.8
11th Nov 2014
New York City is declared Ebola-free, China hosts the APEC summit, and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the international efforts to combat Ebola and ISIS.
December 5, 2024 - Charles Yu
S29 Ep134
7.8
5th Dec 2024
Host Ronny Chieng interviews author and creator/executive producer Charles Yu about his book and Hulu series "Interior Chinatown."
March 9, 2023 - Omar Epps
S28 Ep62
7.8
9th Mar 2023
Marlon Wayans reacts to the Justice Department's report on racist policing in Louisville, KY, looks at funding for after-school programs and discusses "Nubia: The Awakening" with Omar Epps.
November 17, 2022 - Barack Obama
S28 Ep27
7.8
17th Nov 2022
Nancy Pelosi steps down as House Democratic leader, and former President Barack Obama discusses the 2022 midterms and the challenges facing democracy in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Sherri Shepherd
S27 Ep128
7.8
6th Sep 2022
A Florida judge gives Donald Trump a "special master" assist, Michael Kosta has a serious talk about small talk, and comedian Sherri Shepherd chats about her daytime talk show "Sherri."
Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles
S26 Ep92
7.8
6th May 2021
Desi Lydic shares her pandemic-era Mother’s Day wish, Alex Gibney discusses his documentary “The Crime of the Century,” and Sara Bareilles talks about “Girls5Eva” and “Amidst the Chaos.”
Mo Amer
S24 Ep51
7.8
28th Jan 2019
The government reopens after the longest shutdown in history, Trump aide Roger Stone gets indicted in the Robert Mueller investigation, and Mo Amer discusses "The Vagabond."
Joseph Stiglitz
S17 Ep129
7.8
25th Jul 2012
President Obama encounters pronoun trouble, John Oliver interviews Herman Cain about his imaginary energy policy, and Joseph Stiglitz discusses "The Price of Inequality.
Common
S16 Ep116
7.8
14th Sep 2011
Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.
Bernie Sanders
S16 Ep55
7.8
27th Apr 2011
Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
Khizr Khan
S23 Ep9
7.8
23rd Oct 2017
John Kelly lies about a congresswoman while defending President Trump, Fox News shows selective outrage over sexual harassment, and Khizr Khan discusses "An American Family."
Kristen Wiig
S20 Ep99
7.8
30th Apr 2015
Sen. Bernie Sanders enters the presidential race, Hillary Clinton faces corruption rumors, Jon celebrates Samantha Bee's last day, and Kristen Wiig discusses "Welcome to Me."
Matt Bai
S20 Ep9
7.8
13th Oct 2014
Democrats display unparalleled persistence in campaign fundraising, Jessica Williams reports on modern-day exorcisms, and Matt Bai discusses "All the Truth Is Out."
July 18, 2024
S29 Ep73
7.8
18th Jul 2024
Jordan Klepper goes live after the final night of the RNC to unpack Trump's long speech, and appearances from Terry Bollea (aka "Hulk Hogan") and Robert Ritchie (aka "Kid Rock"). Plus, an update on the status of Joe Biden's candidacy.
Jake Gyllenhaal
S20 Ep133
7.8
22nd Jul 2015
Republicans criticize the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran, Senator Chuck Schumer reviews New York City diners with MSNBC, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks about his film "Southpaw."
Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro
S18 Ep22
7.8
8th Nov 2012
Colorado legalizes marijuana, John Oliver offers a unique interpretation of the election, and Katie Dellamaggiore and Pobo Efekoro talk "Brooklyn Castle".
Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
S20 Ep21
7.8
10th Nov 2014
President Obama increases the military presence in Iraq, Jordan Klepper examines police sensitivity training, and Bruce Springsteen and Frank Caruso discuss "Outlaw Pete."
Sophie Delaunay
S20 Ep30
7.8
2nd Dec 2014
The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophie Delaunay discusses Doctors Without Borders.
Kathleen Sebelius
S19 Ep5
7.8
7th Oct 2013
Obamacare commences, Democratic incompetence battles Republican nihilism, and Kathleen Sebelius clarifies the finer points of the Affordable Care Act.
Sonia Nazario
S19 Ep135
7.8
28th Jul 2014
A Times Square photo op goes awry, global leaders struggle to broker peace in the Middle East, and Sonia Nazario discusses "Enrique's Journey."
March 31, 2025 - Oren Cass
S30 Ep41
7.8
31st Mar 2025
Jon Stewart checks in on the state of democracy after Trump considers an unconstitutional third term in office, then takes a look at how all the national security officials involved in Signalgate have managed to skirt any accountability and keep their jobs, all while thousands of hard-working government employees lose theirs in DOGE layoffs. Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass, who writes the "Understanding America" newsletter, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss conservative economic policies of the New Right, which will be outlined in his forthcoming book, "The New Conservatives." Cass describes a conservative shift from faith in markets, using tariffs as incentives to pursue profit that supports society, how livable wages are the key to a strong economy, and the U.S.'s ideal economic and security alliance that includes balanced trade, owning defense burdens, and keeping China out.
Spike Lee
S23 Ep141
7.8
13th Aug 2018
Omarosa Manigault Newman releases two secretly taped White House conversations, a Unite the Right rally fizzles out in Washington, D.C., and Spike Lee talks “BlacKkKlansman.”
James Forman Jr.
S23 Ep94
7.8
26th Apr 2018
North Korea's nuclear testing site collapses, President Trump launches into an unhinged tirade on "Fox & Friends," and author James Forman Jr. discusses "Locking Up Our Own."
D.L. Hughley
S23 Ep144
7.8
16th Aug 2018
Fired FBI agent Peter Strzok gets a major boost via GoFundMe, Hasan Minhaj tries to save MoviePass, and comedian D.L. Hughley discusses his book “How Not to Get Shot.”
Mary Roach
S18 Ep78
7.8
1st Apr 2013
Egypt suffers democratic growing pains, John Oliver investigates violence against guns, and Mary Roach demystifies the digestive process.
June 25, 2024 - Peter S. Goodman
S29 Ep65
7.8
25th Jun 2024
Host Michael Kosta sits down with NYT global economics Peter S. Goodman to discuss his new book "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain".
October 18, 2022 - Soledad O'Brien & Amy Schumer
S28 Ep9
7.8
18th Oct 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.
Boris Johnson
S17 Ep111
7.8
11th Jun 2012
President Obama gets caught in a gaffe, Larry Wilmore discusses the lack of diversity in a Romney ad, and Boris Johnson gives a mayoral opinion on the large soda ban.
Bill O'Reilly
S18 Ep4
7.8
4th Oct 2012
Mitt Romney's lies win the first debate, Barack Obama breaks Chris Matthews, Al Gore ponders elevation sickness, and Bill O'Reilly discusses "Killing Kennedy".
John Hargrove
S20 Ep83
7.8
26th Mar 2015
Jason Jones bids farewell to The Daily Show, Jon congratulates Fox News for being right, and former orca trainer John Hargrove discusses his book "Beneath the Surface."
Kathryn Bigelow & Juan Zarate
S20 Ep34
7.8
9th Dec 2014
The Senate releases its report on CIA torture, Jordan Klepper investigates a discriminatory restaurant, and Kathryn Bigelow and Juan Zarate discuss their PSA "Last Days."
Tracey Ullman
S23 Ep153
7.8
20th Sep 2018
Roy Wood Jr. comes up with a sci-fi solution for a racially charged problem, Desi Lydic addresses helicopter parenting, and Tracey Ullman discusses “Tracey Ullman’s Show.”
Martin Short
S20 Ep57
7.8
2nd Feb 2015
Mike Huckabee tackles the topic of same-sex marriage during his book tour, Jordan Klepper reports on China's magic industry, and Martin Short discusses "I Must Say."
Susan E. Rice
S18 Ep62
7.8
14th Feb 2013
CNN owns the cruise ship story, John Oliver meets with the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and Susan Rice shares her side of the Benghazi story.
May 20, 2024 - Frank Fahrenkopf
S29 Ep49
7.8
20th May 2024
Jon Stewart calls out the right's hypocritical obsession with victimhood and being "canceled" for expressing free speech, and Frank Fahrenkopf explains the evolution of presidential debates.
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
S22 Ep149
7.8
5th Sep 2017
President Trump puts the future of DACA into the hands of Congress, North Korea continues testing nuclear missiles, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez discusses his book "We Rise."
Joy Reid
S22 Ep146
7.8
29th Aug 2017
An email to a Trump business associate reveals a possible Kremlin connection, Roy Wood Jr. discusses NFL head injuries, and Joy Reid explains how Democrats can win elections.
Jerrod Carmichael
S22 Ep124
7.8
22nd Jun 2017
Senate Republicans unveil their Affordable Care Act replacement, Hasan Minhaj talks to fired federal prosecutor Preet Bharara, and Jerrod Carmichael discusses "Transformers."
Al Franken
S22 Ep112
7.8
1st Jun 2017
President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Jim Jefferies weighs in on the White House's woes, and Senator Al Franken discusses "Giant of the Senate."
David Nasaw
S18 Ep27
7.8
26th Nov 2012
Israel and Hamas call a ceasefire, God works in mysterious ways, and David Nasaw discusses "The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy".
Jennifer Granholm
S16 Ep120
7.8
22nd Sep 2011
John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.
Mark Adams
S16 Ep103
7.8
8th Aug 2011
America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.
Peter Tomsen
S16 Ep98
7.8
28th Jul 2011
Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Peter Tomsen discusses the wars of Afghanistan.
Bruce Headlam
S16 Ep82
7.8
23rd Jun 2011
John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.
Mitchell Zuckoff
S16 Ep81
7.8
22nd Jun 2011
Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
Tim Tebow
S16 Ep71
7.8
2nd Jun 2011
Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
David Barton
S16 Ep59
7.8
4th May 2011
The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
Patton Oswalt
S16 Ep4
7.8
6th Jan 2011
Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
Gary Locke
S15 Ep40
7.8
18th Mar 2010
Jon warns America about progressivism, and Gary Locke discusses the census form.
Bruce Davison
S1 Ep4
7.8
9th Dec 1996
Tonight, James Doohan, otherwise known as Scotty from Star Trek.
Ben Affleck
S20 Ep2
7.8
30th Sep 2014
Congress's system for passing laws slows to a halt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the U.S., and Ben Affleck discusses "Gone Girl" and "Batman v Superman."
Neil deGrasse Tyson
S24 Ep3
7.8
3rd Oct 2018
A report on Donald Trump's taxes debunks his self-made claims, Desi Lydic looks at 2018's most corrupt candidates, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses Accessory to War.
Tiffany Haddish
S23 Ep32
7.8
7th Dec 2017
The Supreme Court considers whether a baker can deny a gay couple a wedding cake, Trevor looks at lesser-reported news, and Tiffany Haddish discusses "The Last Black Unicorn."
Michael Fassbender
S19 Ep7
7.8
9th Oct 2013
Moderate Republicans remain in hiding and Michael Fassbender plays a really bad guy.
Michael Peña
S22 Ep81
7.8
22nd Mar 2017
SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch faces his Senate confirmation hearing, Hasan Minhaj and Roy Wood Jr. enter another round of Third Month Mania, and Michael Peña discusses "CHIPS."
Bill Hader
S19 Ep153
7.8
16th Sep 2014
Hillary Clinton remains secretive about her intentions for 2016, Michael Che takes on the pharmaceutical industry, and Bill Hader discusses his movie "The Skeleton Twins."
Lena Dunham
S20 Ep3
7.8
1st Oct 2014
An intruder breaches White House security, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. causes the media to panic, and Lena Dunham discusses her memoir, "Not That Kind of Girl."
Joe Biden
S25 Ep114
7.8
10th Jun 2020
Georgia's primary voters endure long lines and faulty equipment at the polls, and former Vice President Joe Biden discusses police reform and running against President Trump.
Wyatt Cenac
S20 Ep6
7.8
7th Oct 2014
While Jon is out sick, Jason Jones and Samantha Bee guest host. Joe Biden offends America's allies in the Middle East, Samantha Bee investigates some missing data about police brutality, and Wyatt Cenac discusses "Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn."
December 9, 2024 - Ben Wikler
S29 Ep135
7.8
9th Dec 2024
Jon Stewart unpacks Syria's revolution & the bizarre capture of an insurance CEO assassin. Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, discusses his vision for the Democratic party's future.
Anthony Bourdain
S23 Ep46
7.8
17th Jan 2018
Senator Cory Booker calls out Kirstjen Nielsen for dismissing racist remarks, a porn star details her affair with Donald Trump, and Anthony Bourdain discusses "Parts Unknown."
Dave Grohl
S20 Ep31
7.8
3rd Dec 2014
The NYPD officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner's death is not indicted, Samantha Bee reports on pinkwashing, and Dave Grohl discusses "Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways."
June 3, 2025 - Candace Parker
S30 Ep70
7.8
3rd Jun 2025
Michael Kosta unpacks Elon Musk calling Trump's Big Beautiful Bill a "disgusting abomination"; the head of FEMA learning there's a hurricane season; Social Security chief Frank Bisignano googling "social security"; and Tulsi Gabbard's Fox News-style intelligence briefing makeover. For those airline customers nervous that diverse pilots aren't qualified for their jobs, White Flight's racial support pilots can put their minds at ease. Let a white male stand-in reassure passengers that their plane won't crash from DEI, while the actual pilots do all the work behind the scenes. "I would challenge anyone to love the game of basketball more than me". Candace Parker, three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, joins Michael Kosta to discuss her new book, "The Can-Do Mindset".
December 2, 2024 - Sally Yates
S29 Ep131
7.8
2nd Dec 2024
Jon Stewart unpacks Trump's nomination of Kash Patel for FBI head and Biden's pardon of his son Hunter. Former Deputy AG Sally Yates discusses Trump's threat to the DOJ & his "weaponization" of justice.
Kirsten Gillibrand
S19 Ep149
7.8
9th Sep 2014
ISIS inspires an unexpected reunion, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand describes the struggles women face in her book "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World."
Marco Rubio
S20 Ep46
7.8
13th Jan 2015
Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a store owner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses his book "American Dreams."
Hassan Abbas
S19 Ep144
7.8
27th Aug 2014
ISIS looks to establish a caliphate, Samantha Bee comes up with ways for Michael Sam to succeed in the NFL, and Hassan Abbas discusses "The Taliban Revival."
Jeff Garlin
S20 Ep93
7.8
21st Apr 2015
Republican candidates update their positions on same-sex marriage, a man flies past Capitol security in a gyrocopter, and Jeff Garlin offers Jon a part on "The Goldbergs."
Tim Scott & Nathalie Emmanuel
S27 Ep120
7.8
8th Aug 2022
The Senate passes a historic climate and health bill, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott discusses "America, a Redemption Story," and Nathalie Emmanuel talks about her role in "The Invitation."
The RNC Night 4: The Party's Over
S21 Ep134
7.8
22nd Jul 2016
On The Daily Show's final night of RNC coverage, The Best F#@king News Team reacts to Donald Trump's nomination, fact-checks the speeches and prepares for possible deportation.
John Lewis
S20 Ep72
7.8
9th Mar 2015
The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civil rights movement in his graphic novel trilogy, "March."
Edward Snowden
S24 Ep155
7.8
19th Sep 2019
Canada’s Justin Trudeau comes under fire for wearing blackface, Ronny Chieng rails against futuristic bar technology, and Edward Snowden discusses his book “Permanent Record.”
October 22, 2024 - Jennifer Granholm
S29 Ep113
7.8
22nd Oct 2024
Michael Kosta explores Rudy Giuliani's financial downfall & Elon Musk's million-dollar sweepstakes to sway voters. Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm discusses the rapid growth of the clean energy sector.
September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena
S26 Ep3
7.8
30th Sep 2020
Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng provide coaching during the first presidential debate, Al Sharpton discusses his book "Rise Up," and John Cena talks about his book "Elbow Grease: Fast Friends."
June 10, 2025 - Bryan Cranston
S30 Ep74
7.8
10th Jun 2025
Desi Lydic has the latest updates from the L.A. ICE protests, including Trump's outsized military deployment to the city, which defies both California Governor Gavin Newsom and the... "P***y Comitatus Act"? Plus, one soldier sends a letter home from the frontlines of the L.A. war. Where does the public stand on Trump vs. Elon? Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Josh Johnson head out to ask New Yorkers to pick: Team Douche or Team Pedophile? Bryan Cranston joins Desi Lydic to discuss his new movie, "Everything's Going To Be Great," and a busy year of work, including his third film with Wes Anderson and playing a hilarious exec on "The Studio." He shares how he navigates portraying vastly different characters, why he had to really sell himself to get the role of Walter White, and his passion for live theater.
Yvonne Orji
S26 Ep103
7.8
9th Jun 2021
Trevor examines America's crumbling water infrastructure, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover summer sports news, and comedian Yvonne Orji discusses "Bamboozled by Jesus" and "Insecure."
Hillary Clinton
S25 Ep124
7.8
13th Jul 2020
President Trump finally wears a mask in public, Michael Kosta weighs in on safely reopening schools, and Hillary Clinton discusses the Hulu docuseries "Hillary" and more.
Ali Soufan
S17 Ep56
7.8
13th Feb 2012
CNN stuns Whitney Houston fans, Catholics confuse health care reform with war, and Ali Soufan considers the complexities of ethnic nationalism in the Middle East.
Hadi al-Bahra
S20 Ep1
7.8
29th Sep 2014
Congress fails to debate going to war with ISIS, the U.N. Climate Summit draws global leaders, and Hadi al-Bahra discusses the Syrian National Coalition's opposition movement.
June 11, 2024 - Kevin Bacon
S29 Ep58
7.8
11th Jun 2024
Jordan Klepper reports on Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on NYC's proposed congestion pricing, Troy Iwata digs into political humiliation, and Kevin Bacon discusses his film "MaXXXine."
D.L. Hughley
S22 Ep105
7.8
11th May 2017
President Trump's rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey begins to unravel, Russian officials visit the White House, and D.L. Hughley discusses "The D.L. Hughley Show."
Evan Osnos
S22 Ep71
7.8
2nd Mar 2017
Jordan Klepper looks at Jeff Sessions's scandalous talks with Russia, Adam Lowitt examines recent anti-Semitic attacks, and Evan Osnos discusses his New Yorker cover story.
Bill de Blasio
S20 Ep112
7.8
2nd Jun 2015
A CIA study analyzes America's armament of the Middle East, the media react to Caitlyn Jenner's debut, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlines his progressive agenda.
March 17, 2025 - Sen. Chris Murphy
S30 Ep33
7.8
17th Mar 2025
Jon Stewart highlights how the Democrats' divisiveness over Trump's budget bill is emblematic of their lack of vision, plummeting approval ratings, and continued losses against the MAGA cult. Third-term Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut sits down with Jon Stewart to talk about the Democratic party's path moving forward. He explains why he disagreed over the Dems' decision not to filibuster the GOP budget, why his colleagues should be willing to take more risks, how misaligned priorities cost them voters to Trump, and the need to rally behind long-lasting ideas.
Alex Gibney
S23 Ep52
7.8
29th Jan 2018
Hillary Clinton reportedly shielded a 2008 campaign staffer accused of sexual harassment, President Trump tried to fire Robert Mueller, and Alex Gibney talks "Dirty Money."
Judd Apatow
S20 Ep119
7.8
15th Jun 2015
NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal is accused of misrepresenting her race, Al Madrigal learns about Iowa's voting process, and Judd Apatow discusses his book "Sick in the Head."
Warren Buffett & Carol Loomis
S18 Ep28
7.8
27th Nov 2012
Wal-Mart employees surrender their front row Black Friday seats, several parties receive blame for the Twinkie's death, and Warren Buffett and Carol Loomis talk tax fairness.
Tomi Lahren
S22 Ep30
7.8
30th Nov 2016
Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. examine Trump administration nominees Jeff Sessions and Steven Mnuchin, and "Tomi" host Tomi Lahren talks about being a voice for conservatism.
Nathan Lane
S18 Ep102
7.8
14th May 2013
President Obama takes a question about the IRS, Jessica Williams counsels a wayward conservative, and Nathan Lane shares his personal theme song.
Andrew Napolitano
S20 Ep125
7.8
24th Jun 2015
Southern states consider taking down the Confederate flag, Jessica Williams weighs in on the idea of a female-fronted $10 bill, and Andrew Napolitano discusses free speech.
Kerry Washington
S22 Ep109
7.8
18th May 2017
Trevor reviews the ongoing turmoil within the Trump administration, Desi Lydic interviews an excessively honest politician, and Kerry Washington chats about "Scandal."
April 16, 2025 - Sen. Tammy Duckworth
S30 Ep51
7.8
16th Apr 2025
Ronny Chieng breaks down how JD Vance's comments calling Chinese people "peasants" have escalated both the shade war and the trade war with China, impacting American industries from automakers to Hollywood. Plus, Troy Iwata chimes in on the one thriving business of the trade war: TikTok luxury knockoffs. Michael Kosta checks in with Canadians to see how they feel about Donald Trump's aims to make them America's 51st state, including one ex-pat who immigrated to Canada when Trump first became president and a gun-loving member of Canada's silent MAGA minority. Iraq War veteran and Democratic Senator from Illinois Tammy Duckworth sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss the work she is doing in Congress to improve care for veterans and how the Trump administration is setting back that progress by taking jobs away from thousands of veterans and making DOGE cuts to life-saving Veterans' Affairs programs.
November 29, 2023 - Mehdi Hasan
S28 Ep113
7.8
29th Nov 2023
Michelle Wolf covers the day's news. Mehdi Hasan speaks on the need for human empathy during the Israel-Hamas conflict and promotes his book "Win Every Argument".
November 3, 2022 - Dominique Wilkins
S28 Ep19
7.8
3rd Nov 2022
Barack Obama hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2022 midterms, Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. host a high-octane voting contest, and former NBA star Dominique Wilkins sits down with Trevor.
Angela Garbes
S27 Ep102
7.8
22nd Jun 2022
Congress comes to agreement on gun control legislation, Lewis Black rants about the sudden rise of high-priced weddings in 2022, and Angela Garbes discusses her book "Essential Labor."
India.Arie
S27 Ep58
7.8
14th Feb 2022
Grammy Award-winning artist India.Arie has a special conversation with Trevor about how Spotify compensates artists and reflects on Joe Rogan's history of using the N-word on his podcast.
Carmelo Anthony
S26 Ep111
7.8
15th Sep 2021
Trevor highlights civilian deaths in Afghanistan, Desi Lydic examines the mis-treatment of women during childbirth, and Carmelo Anthony discusses “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised.”
Emma Gonzalez & Matt Deitsch
S23 Ep140
7.8
9th Aug 2018
Mothers face harassment for breastfeeding in public, the first black “Peanuts” character turns 50, and March For Our Lives activists Emma Gonzalez and Matt Deitsch stop by.
Michael C. Hall
S23 Ep103
7.8
14th May 2018
President Trump opens a controversial U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, John Kelly makes disparaging remarks about Mexican immigrants, and Michael C. Hall chats about "Safe."
Alex Wagner
S23 Ep87
7.8
16th Apr 2018
NASA scientists send human sperm into space, ex-FBI Director James Comey hurls shade at President Trump on "20/20," and journalist Alex Wagner discusses her book "Futureface."
Cecile Richards
S23 Ep51
7.8
25th Jan 2018
The GOP claims that the FBI is undermining the White House, Desi Lydic gives tips on interviewing President Trump, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood's future.
Ken Burns
S18 Ep84
7.8
10th Apr 2013
Senate Republicans thwart the UN's assault on the Second Amendment, China tunes in, and Ken Burns seeks justice in "The Central Park Five".
Neil Barofsky
S18 Ep58
7.8
7th Feb 2013
The White House opens up about drones, the United States Postal Service changes its work schedule, and Neil Barofsky talks banks and bailouts.
Magic Johnson
S18 Ep7
7.8
10th Oct 2012
President Obama slams Mitt Romney over Big Bird comments, Jason Jones explains the polling of polls, and Magic Johnson reveals the secret to his rivalry with Larry Bird.
Robert Pattinson
S17 Ep139
7.8
13th Aug 2012
Mitt Romney makes Paul Ryan the Republican vice presidential nominee, and "Cosmopolis" and "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson enjoys a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Jonah Hill
S17 Ep30
7.8
6th Dec 2011
Conservatives object to the secularization of Christmas, Republicans fear Donald Trump's debate moderating, and Jonah Hill admits to taking handsome pills.
Michael Lewis
S17 Ep2
7.8
4th Oct 2011
Chris Christie restates his position, Mitt Romney flip-flops, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and Michael Lewis discusses his travels as a financial disaster tourist.
Lily Tomlin
S11 Ep71
7.8
8th Jun 2006
TONIGHT: Legendary comedian Lily Tomlin!
Neil deGrasse Tyson
S20 Ep95
7.7
23rd Apr 2015
Fracking causes earthquakes in Oklahoma, the NSA debuts a creepy recycling mascot, John Hodgman makes a dramatic exit, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "StarTalk."
Alex Wagner
S21 Ep133
7.7
21st Jul 2016
Live from the RNC in Cleveland, Donald Trump accepts the GOP presidential nomination, Rosie O'Donnell looks back at the mogul's life, and Alex Wagner discusses the election.
Jake Tapper
S22 Ep70
7.7
1st Mar 2017
Trevor calls out the media for praising President Trump's first congressional address, and "The Lead" host Jake Tapper talks about upholding freedom of the press.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
S20 Ep137
7.7
29th Jul 2015
Jon's White House visit leads to wild media speculation, an Arkansas pastor takes on LGBT rights, and Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream."
Antoinette Robertson
S23 Ep96
7.7
1st May 2018
Robert Mueller's questions for President Trump are leaked to the press, Michael Kosta chats with a 27th Amendment hero, and Antoinette Robertson discusses "Dear White People."
January 13, 2025 - Mark Carney
S30 Ep5
7.7
13th Jan 2025
Jon Stewart examines how Trump's finger-pointing, and the GOP's threats to withhold disaster relief for the L.A. wildfires are missing the bigger picture: nature is f**ked, and helping those in pain shouldn't be a political issue. Mark Carney, Canadian economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, chats with Jon Stewart about his country's response to Donald Trump's desire to annex Canada: "It's not going to happen." They also discuss the impending financial crisis Canada faces if Trump follows through on his tariff threats and how the country's upcoming election involving the leader of the opposition Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre mirrors the 2024 U.S. presidential race. Carney also discusses his bona fides as he considers entering the race to replace Trudeau as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party.
March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr.
S29 Ep21
7.7
25th Mar 2024
Jon Stewart loses patience with the double standards at work in Donald Trump's "victimless" financial fraud case, and Gary Clark Jr. performs "Habits" from his album "JPEG RAW."
Taylor Kitsch
S23 Ep60
7.7
20th Feb 2018
School shooting survivors in Florida stage rallies for gun control, Roy Wood Jr. explains why black audiences love "Black Panther," and Taylor Kitsch discusses "Waco."
Paul Rudd
S18 Ep70
7.7
4th Mar 2013
Congress punishes itself by not punishing itself, Dennis Rodman reaches out to Kim Jong-un, and Paul Rudd discusses his life on the Supreme Court.
James Blake
S22 Ep147
7.7
30th Aug 2017
Roy Wood Jr. and Hasan Minhaj talk about the removal of Confederate statues, Michelle Wolf dissects Ivanka Trump's true agenda, and James Blake discusses "Ways of Grace."
Colin Firth
S20 Ep63
7.7
11th Feb 2015
Kansas and Alabama restrict gay rights, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and Colin Firth discusses his film "Kingsman."
Leon Panetta
S20 Ep7
7.7
8th Oct 2014
ISIS moves to attack the Syrian border town of Kobani, Kristen Schaal reports on the GOP's campaign targeting female voters, and Leon Panetta discusses "Worthy Fights."
Jason Sudeikis
S18 Ep24
7.7
13th Nov 2012
White House petitioners threaten secession, the Petraeus scandal widens with a second implicated general, and Jason Sudeikis channels Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.
Rose McGowan
S23 Ep55
7.7
1st Feb 2018
The GOP pushes a sketchy memo in hopes of undermining the Trump-Russia probe, Roy Wood Jr. examines the on-screen deaths of black actors, and Rose McGowan discusses "Brave."
Chelsea Clinton
S23 Ep89
7.7
18th Apr 2018
A train filled with human waste from New York City riles Alabamians, Desi Lydic examines the "raw water" trend, and Chelsea Clinton discusses "She Persisted Around the World."
June 4, 2025 - Leah Litman
S30 Ep71
7.7
4th Jun 2025
Michael Kosta dives into the fallout of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Elon slamming the "sprawling spending bill" and turning on Trump, Democrats backing Elon's criticisms, and Marjorie Taylor Greene revealing she never read it in the first place. Plus, the Big Beautiful Bill (Troy Iwata) claps back at all the new haters. The Trump administration has pushed out legacy media outlets from the White House press room in favor of more conspiratorial right-wing "new media" figures like Tim Pool: a conservative YouTuber and podcaster passionate about stroking Trump's ego and delivering truthful reporting sponsored by Russian interests. "The next several decades might look like a ‘Hunger Games' for liberal constitutional democracy." University of Michigan Law professor and "Strict Scrutiny" co-host Leah Litman joins Michael Kosta to discuss her New York Times bestseller, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes."
May 14, 2025 - Colum McCann
S30 Ep63
7.7
14th May 2025
Jordan Klepper covers Trump's lavish welcome in Qatar and lifting of Syrian sanctions, while RFK Jr. lands himself in muddy waters over swimming in a contaminated creek. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Troy Iwata fight over investigating Trump's $400 million jet vs. the sewage-tainted Rock Creek. The Trump administration is full of corruption, bigotry, and incompetence, but there's one thing about them that Leslie Jones hates the most: They're fucking GOOFY! She breaks down how Elon's dad jokes, RFK Jr.'s sewage-swimming, and everything about JD Vance are only Making America Goofy Asses. Colum McCann, National Book Award-winning author, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his latest novel, "Twist", which follows the people who fix the underwater cables that carry the world's digital information at the extreme depths of the ocean.
February 3, 2025 - Mo Amer
S30 Ep17
7.7
3rd Feb 2025
Jon Stewart examines Trump's attacks on trans people, Canada, and DEI as his first presidential orders of business and asks: How is that making America great again? Plus, the Best F**kin' News Team debate on where they rank in the DEI hierarchy. Mo Amer, a writer, stand-up comedian, and co-creator and star of "Mo," sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the second season of his Peabody Award-winning Netflix series, inspired by his own refugee experience. They discuss how the series explores the complexities of statelessness and asylum, the absurdities of the immigration process, and how he leaned on Jon for support while figuring out whether to talk about Oct. 7 on his show.
Ezra Klein
S22 Ep2
7.7
4th Oct 2016
In this live episode, Trevor recaps the vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine, Hasan Minhaj honors Joe Biden, and Ezra Klein discusses the 2016 election.
Jeremy Renner
S20 Ep8
7.7
9th Oct 2014
AIG's former CEO sues the U.S. government, Al Madrigal reports on Republicans' sudden interest in gay voters, and Jeremy Renner discusses his film "Kill the Messenger."
June 27, 2024 - Lori Gottlieb
S29 Ep67
7.7
27th Jun 2024
The Daily Show Presents Indecision 2024: The First Presidential Debate: America Watches Through Its Fingers, with live post-debate coverage hosted by Jon Stewart.
Judd Apatow
S22 Ep73
7.7
7th Mar 2017
HUD Secretary Ben Carson refers to slaves as "immigrants," Lewis Black breaks down Uber's many scandals, and Judd Apatow discusses his Netflix series "Love."
David Remnick
S23 Ep53
7.7
30th Jan 2018
In a live episode following the State of the Union, Trevor chats with Michael Kosta and The New Yorker's David Remnick about President Trump's first year in office.
Lake Bell
S18 Ep139
7.7
7th Aug 2013
President Obama breaks his date with Vladimir Putin, David Cameron takes away England's porn, "Shark Week" is engulfed in shark-troversy, and Lake Bell talks filmmaking.
May 8, 2024 - Matt Damon
S29 Ep43
7.7
8th May 2024
Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic analyze RFK Jr.'s startling health revelation, Lewis Black calls out Tesla's dismal profits and truck recall, and Matt Damon discusses "Kiss the Future."
Kimberly Jones & LL Cool J
S25 Ep119
7.7
18th Jun 2020
Dulce Sloan shares a Juneteenth history lesson, activist Kimberly Jones discusses "I'm Not Dying with You Tonight," and LL Cool J talks about his Rock the Bells initiative.
Al Gore
S22 Ep138
7.7
1st Aug 2017
Russia and North Korea put President Trump to the test, Ronny Chieng examines the everyday impact of global warming, and Al Gore discusses "An Inconvenient Sequel."
Sarah Vowell
S20 Ep130
7.7
2nd Jul 2015
Donald Trump defends his racist remarks, Ohioans fight a Native American group over an Alaskan mountain, and Sarah Vowell discusses "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States."
Wes Moore
S20 Ep59
7.7
4th Feb 2015
The 114th Congress celebrates one month in office, Senator Thom Tillis suggests that public health standards are overrated, and Wes Moore discusses his book "The Work."
April 8, 2025 - Mallory McMorrow
S30 Ep46
7.7
8th Apr 2025
Desi Lydic covers the ongoing economic crisis from Trump's trade war, which has created tension between Trump's two favorite goons, Peter Navarro and Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Fox News's journalistic integrity is front-and-center with their top story: "Look over there!" Also, Michael Kosta reports on how the tariff pile-on with China could have American manufacturers like his grandfather screwed. In the latest edition of Everything is Stupid, Ronny Chieng reveals the perverted trend ruining art history across the globe: fondling the breasts of female statues to find love, luck, and second base. "We can all write our own future together and not have hateful people decide it for us". Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks to Desi Lydic about her book "Hate Won't Win", which originated from her viral speech after being slandered by a political rival, and her desire to inspire others to find their own voices.
Jennette McCurdy
S27 Ep131
7.7
14th Sep 2022
Trevor covers the complicated aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III begins his reign on a petulant note, and Jennette McCurdy discusses her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died."
Alec Karakatsanis & Ms. Pat
S27 Ep117
7.7
2nd Aug 2022
Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit rankles China, civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Usual Cruelty," and comedian Ms. Pat talks about her series "The Ms. Pat Show."
Michael S. Regan
S27 Ep54
7.7
7th Feb 2022
Facebook's Metaverse users fall victim to virtual groping, Joe Rogan faces severe backlash over his extensive use of the N-word, and EPA administrator Michael S. Regan sits down with Trevor.
Chris Christie
S24 Ep53
7.7
30th Jan 2019
Ronny Chieng explains climate change as a cold front hits the Midwest, President Trump attacks his own intelligence agencies, and Chris Christie chats about "Let Me Finish."
Bob Costas
S18 Ep51
7.7
28th Jan 2013
Women gain access to front-line combat, North Korea promises to "settle accounts" with the United States, and Bob Costas discusses the American cultures of guns and football.
Bill Clinton
S20 Ep121
7.7
17th Jun 2015
Jon relives Donald Trump's presidential announcement speech, the House of Representatives votes on trade legislation, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S.'s economic prospects.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh
S22 Ep61
7.7
7th Feb 2017
President Trump accuses the media of underreporting terrorism, Michelle Wolf lauds Kellyanne Conway's duplicity, and Marty Walsh discusses Boston's sanctuary city status.
May 13, 2024 - Ilana Glazer
S29 Ep45
7.7
13th May 2024
Jon Stewart breaks down Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial and the legal loopholes allowing members of Congress to gain wealth and power, and Ilana Glazer chats about her movie "Babes."
Ricky Gervais
S21 Ep99
7.7
28th Apr 2016
John Boehner rips into fellow Republican Ted Cruz, Black Trump (Roy Wood Jr.) debuts his rap video, and Ricky Gervais chats about his movie "Special Correspondents."
July 30, 2024 - Jon M. Chu
S29 Ep75
7.7
30th Jul 2024
Ronny Chieng zooms in on White Dudes for Kamala Harris and why Democrats are calling Trump & Vance weird. Director Jon M. Chu reveals why he wanted to direct the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked."
March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky
S29 Ep17
7.7
11th Mar 2024
Jon Stewart covers the 2024 State of the Union address and breaks down the GOP's warped relationship with the Constitution, and writer Steven Levitsky discusses "Tyranny of the Minority."
November 28, 2023 - Da’Vine Joy Randolph
S28 Ep112
7.7
28th Nov 2023
In between drop-ins of Jesse Watters' lengthy Thanksgiving errands rant on Fox News, Michelle comments on Donald Trump's "strategic" moderation on abortion and the UAE's attempt to make oil deals at COP28, while Ronny Chieng opines on Red Lobster's money-losing "Endless Shrimp" promotion.
Sadhguru
S27 Ep67
7.7
8th Mar 2022
President Biden announces a ban on Russian oil, women fight back against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and international spiritual leader Sadhguru discusses the Save Soil Movement.
Ricky Martin
S23 Ep45
7.7
16th Jan 2018
Trevor looks back at Chris Christie's governorship, Ronny Chieng examines the top gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show, and Ricky Martin discusses "American Crime Story."
Jennifer Lopez
S20 Ep50
7.7
20th Jan 2015
Several Republican candidates consider a bid for president, Aasif Mandvi investigates the threat of Sharia law in Alabama, and Jennifer Lopez discusses "The Boy Next Door."
Ben Rattray
S17 Ep92
7.7
23rd Apr 2012
Mitt Romney looks for a running mate, John Oliver sits down with Herman Cain, the Obama and Romney campaigns debate canine issues, and Ben Rattray talks social media.
Thomas C. Goldstein
S17 Ep81
7.7
3rd Apr 2012
Sarah Palin infiltrates "Today Show," John Oliver asks Palin fans about her brave co-hosting, and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein discusses his Supreme Court case.
Michael Steele
S21 Ep131
7.7
19th Jul 2016
To kick off The Daily Show's Republican National Convention coverage, Trevor breaks down the first day of speeches, and Michael Steele discusses Donald Trump's GOP nomination.
Rory Kennedy
S19 Ep147
7.7
3rd Sep 2014
Jordan Klepper bares it all in the wake of a hacking scandal, conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, and Rory Kennedy discusses her documentary "Last Days in Vietnam."
Charlize Theron
S22 Ep135
7.7
26th Jul 2017
The GOP makes another push to repeal Obamacare, trans veterans react to President Trump's ban on trans people in the military, and Charlize Theron discusses "Atomic Blonde."
Christina Hendricks & Ricardo Rossello
S23 Ep93
7.7
25th Apr 2018
Controversy swirls around Trump's pick for VA secretary, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello discusses post-Maria recovery, and Christina Hendricks talks about "Good Girls."
Jesse Williams
S22 Ep77
7.7
15th Mar 2017
Trevor breaks down Paul Ryan and President Trump's health care bill, Ronny Chieng looks at the downside of smart technology, and Jesse Williams discusses "Grey's Anatomy."
Tim Burton
S20 Ep37
7.7
15th Dec 2014
Dick Cheney defends the CIA's torture program, Jordan Klepper visits Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for governing advice, and Tim Burton discusses his film "Big Eyes."
April 3, 2025 - Scott Glenn
S30 Ep44
7.7
3rd Apr 2025
Michael Kosta recaps Trump's tariffs fallout, from a stock market crash to cabinet officials taking to the airwaves to cheerlead the move. Also, Grace Kuhlenschmidt checks in on the penguins who now find themselves in a trade war. Jordan Klepper profiles Brian Glenn: Chief White House Correspondent of Real America's Voice, boyfriend of Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the man famous for exposing his shocking and crass lack of awareness by asking Zelenskyy, "Why don't you wear a suit?" in the latest "News To Meet Ya!". Legendary actor Scott Glenn sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss playing the mysterious Jim Hollinger on HBO's "The White Lotus." Glenn talks about turning down the role before falling in love with the hit show, preparing for the rhythm of Thailand by learning Thai martial arts, how Off-Broadway opening night is scarier than skydiving, and why he's uninspired by the "slash" career mentality in Hollywood. Glenn also advises Kosta on motorcycle safety.
March 27, 2025 - Bill Murray
S30 Ep40
7.7
27th Mar 2025
Ronny Chieng covers the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, including Elon Musk's $20 million intervention in Republican Brad Schimel's campaign, attack ads against the wrong Susan Crawford, and alternating pro-paedophilia smear campaigns. Also, Grace Kuhlenschmidt sees how billionaires are turning elections into games. Ronny Chieng on JD and Usha Vance's big trip to Greenland, where native protesters are chanting "MAGA: Make America Go Away". Bill Murray sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss his latest film, "The Friend", as well as his legendary career in TV and film. Murray talks about his philosophy of trying to stay in the moment, why he moved to France with his family after starring in a string of comedy blockbusters like "Ghostbusters", his pivot to working with independent filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Jim Jarmusch, and Sofia Coppola, and what he gained from being a part of comedy institutions at The Second City and "Saturday Night Live".
September 19, 2024 - Phillip Lim
S29 Ep96
7.7
19th Sep 2024
Ronny Chieng covers more Republican weirdness and Rudy Giuliani's frighteningly bad performance at a Trump rally. Today's special guest is Phillip Lim, creative director of fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim.
August 1, 2024 - Hong Chau
S29 Ep77
7.7
1st Aug 2024
Ronny Chieng tackles Trump's continued attacks on Kamala Harris's racial identity. Oscar-nominated actress Hong Chau speaks about her latest film, "The Instigators," and her incredible Hollywood career.
June 18, 2024 - Rosalind Chao
S29 Ep62
7.7
18th Jun 2024
Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng profile lesser-known GOP candidates with extreme views, Marlon "'Quon" Wayans grills special prosecutor Nathan Wade, and Rosalind Chao discusses "3 Body Problem."
June 10, 2024 - Monica McNutt
S29 Ep57
7.7
10th Jun 2024
Jon Stewart breaks down rainbow capitalism and corporate America's pandering problem, and basketball analyst Monica McNutt discusses Caitlin Clark's effect on the WNBA.
November 8, 2022 - Thuso Mbedu
S28 Ep21
7.7
8th Nov 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."
October 4, 2022 - Cori Bush
S28 Ep2
7.7
4th Oct 2022
Iranian women protest their country's brutal regime, Trevor highlights Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker, and Congresswoman Cori Bush discusses her book "The Forerunner."
Alexis McGill Johnson
S27 Ep88
7.7
4th May 2022
Pundits wonder who leaked the Supreme Court’s opinion on Roe v. Wade, Michael Kosta hosts a trivia game show, and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights.
Elizabeth Warren
S26 Ep90
7.7
4th May 2021
Trevor serves up some uplifting news for the pandemic era, The Daily Show explores the revolting life story of Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her book "Persist."
Niecy Nash
S23 Ep36
7.7
14th Dec 2017
Conservative pundits call on Robert Mueller to end the Trump-Russia probe, Ronny Chieng learns about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and Niecy Nash chats about "Downsizing."
Seth MacFarlane
S20 Ep124
7.7
23rd Jun 2015
Presidential contender Donald Trump establishes his campaign platform, Hasan Minhaj honors Jon's physical fortitude, and director Seth MacFarlane discusses his movie "Ted 2."
Taraji P. Henson
S25 Ep111
7.7
21st May 2020
Teachers adapt to daunting COVID-19 challenges, Michael Kosta talks to Florida's Grim Reaper protester, and Taraji P. Henson discusses the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation.
Roger Waters
S18 Ep43
7.7
14th Jan 2013
Paul Krugman teaches brand awareness, Jessica Williams parses President Obama's personal diversity, John Oliver investigates investigations, and Roger Waters battles the flu.
Mark Ruffalo
S20 Ep118
7.7
11th Jun 2015
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his role in the Iraq War, Jon looks back at past interviews, and Mark Ruffalo discusses his movie "Infinitely Polar Bear."
July 22, 2025 - Rob Franklin
S30 Ep89
7.7
22nd Jul 2025
Josh Johnson kicks off his first day behind the host desk with possible new intel from Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump's latest batch of Epstein distractions: a 2016 Obama conspiracy, releasing the MLK files, and even admitting that he's not a medical marvel. Plus, you won't believe the 100% real Epstein bombshells that Grace Kuhlenschmidt found in the MLK files. Lenard McKelvey aka "Charlamagne Tha God" unpacks the 79-year-old Trump's recent memory loss, agitation, inappropriate behavior, confusion, and disorientation, all of which just so happen to be symptoms of dementia. Fiction and poetry writer Rob Franklin sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss his critically acclaimed debut novel, "Great Black Hope". They talk about exploring respectability politics through the main character, Smith, the tension between race and class in the justice system, and how not knowing your height is true tall privilege.
January 16, 2025 - Rep. Tom Suozzi
S30 Ep8
7.7
16th Jan 2025
Jordan Klepper covers Biden's ominous farewell address, in which he warned about the end of democracy and formation of an oligarchy. Plus, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta try to sort out the most important detail of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Who gets the credit? Grace Kuhlenschmidt revisits famed election prognosticator Allan Lichtman, who wrongly predicted a Harris victory, to demand answers on why Trump was victorious and educate him on the impact of Charli XCX. "We've gotta figure out how do we resist when essential, but how do we try to work together to get stuff done when we can?" Representative Tom Suozzi of New York's third Congressional District sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss what he thinks is the best strategy for Democrats during Trump's second term, including a willingness to meet Republicans halfway when appropriate, and avoiding the GOP's culture war distractions to focus on building up the middle class.
Diane Keaton
S17 Ep23
7.7
16th Nov 2011
The congressional super committee faces a looming deadline, Samantha Bee explores Occupy Wall Street's class division, and Diane Keaton recalls growing up in California.
Tyler Perry
S23 Ep79
7.7
26th Mar 2018
America's teens make history at the March For Our Lives, Roy Wood Jr. investigates a pro-gun rally in Montana, and Tyler Perry discusses his film "Acrimony."
Ta-Nehisi Coates
S20 Ep134
7.7
23rd Jul 2015
Donald Trump remains the most entertaining 2016 presidential candidate, Chuck Schumer wishes Jon mazel tov, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses his book "Between the World and Me."
“The 15:17 to Paris” Cast
S23 Ep58
7.7
7th Feb 2018
President Trump orders a military parade, Trevor examines recent archeological findings, and Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone discuss "The 15:17 to Paris."
Don Cheadle
S24 Ep46
7.7
17th Jan 2019
Michael Kosta sees crowdfunding as a solution to the government shutdown, Jaboukie Young-White tries out a Trump-inspired credit card, and Don Cheadle talks Black Monday.
May 9, 2024 - John Della Volpe
S29 Ep44
7.7
9th May 2024
Jon Stewart calls out fake outrage on the right and confronts his own political shame, and John Della Volpe discusses "Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America."
Eric Holder
S23 Ep88
7.7
17th Apr 2018
The IRS gives taxpayers an extra day to file, Sean Hannity downplays his relationship with Michael Cohen, and Former Attorney General Eric Holder sits down with Trevor.
Jonathan Chait
S22 Ep45
7.7
11th Jan 2017
President Obama gives his farewell address, Donald Trump dismisses CNN as "fake news" at his first post-election press conference, and Jonathan Chait discusses "Audacity."
July 28, 2025 - Peter Beinart
S30 Ep92
7.7
28th Jul 2025
Jon Stewart dives into Trump's golf shenanigans in Scotland, the Republican "caddies" providing him cover on the Epstein scandal back home, and the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, Jessica Williams will NOT allow Beyoncé to be roped into Trump's use of exceptional Black people as a distraction. Editor-at-large of "Jewish Currents," who writes "The Beinart Notebook" on Substack, Peter Beinart sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning," and speaking out against Israel. They talk about learning from Jewish history to be the saviors rather than the oppressors, America and the U.N.'s failure to hold Benjamin Netanyahu accountable, the urgency of engaging in critical discourse with other Jews, and how listening to Palestinian stories can illuminate the dehumanizing conditions.
May 13, 2025 - Matt Wolf
S30 Ep62
7.7
13th May 2025
Jordan Klepper breaks down day one of Saudi Arabia's effort to buy Trump's affection: Arabian horses, a McDonald's food truck, some business deals, and a mid-meeting nap. Plus, Michael Kosta is so taken by the Saudis' lavish welcome he almost forgets about their oppression and orchestration of 9/11. Trump's 2024 campaign blitz through right-wing podcasters and influencers bought him a big win among young male voters, so Jordan Klepper sat down with liberal darling and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to better understand how the Left can find a bridge into bro culture, and how easily men are sucked into the manosphere by social media algorithms. Award-winning filmmaker Matt Wolf sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss his new two-part HBO documentary, "Pee-Wee as Himself," which tells the story of the late comedian Paul Reubens in his own words.
Craig Robinson
S22 Ep163
7.7
28th Sep 2017
Actor Craig Robinson.
Run the Jewels
S22 Ep69
7.7
28th Feb 2017
Twitter slams Kellyanne Conway for kneeling on a White House sofa, Desi Lydic finds out if paid protesters are invading town halls, and Run the Jewels talk "Run the Jewels 3."
Pete Souza
S23 Ep33
7.7
11th Dec 2017
Trevor questions the GOP's response to sexual assault, Ronny Chieng examines crime-fighting technology, and Pete Souza discusses "Obama: An Intimate Portrait."
July 9, 2024 - Aasif Mandvi
S29 Ep69
7.7
9th Jul 2024
Hosts Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic chat with actor Aasif Mandvi from the Paramount+ series "Evil".
November 10, 2022 - Jordan Peele
S28 Ep23
7.7
10th Nov 2022
Trevor covers the big news of the day, and filmmaker Jordan Peele discusses "Wendell & Wild" and "Nope" and his podcast "Quiet Part Loud."
Draymond Green
S27 Ep104
7.7
27th Jun 2022
The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Michael Kosta discusses vasectomies with family physician Dr. Guarin, and NBA champ Draymond Green talks about his podcast “The Draymond Green Show.”
Stacey Abrams
S27 Ep64
7.7
2nd Mar 2022
Belarus's president appears to reveal Russia's war plans, Trevor recaps President Biden's 2022 State of the Union address, and Stacey Abrams discusses voting rights and her book "Level Up."
Reza Aslan
S20 Ep106
7.7
13th May 2015
Fox News takes issue with Barack Obama's stance on poverty, Jordan Klepper looks for controversial topics in the British election, and Reza Aslan discusses the state of Islam.
Jason Sudeikis
S21 Ep110
7.7
18th May 2016
Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly bury the hatchet, Hasan Minhaj sits down with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Jason Sudeikis chats about "The Angry Birds Movie."
Ta-Nehisi Coates
S25 Ep30
7.7
3rd Dec 2019
President Trump clashes with French President Emmanuel Macron, Roy Wood Jr. gets an education in alternative meat science, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses “The Water Dancer.”
August 6, 2024 - Ed Helms
S29 Ep79
7.7
6th Aug 2024
Michael Kosta gets to know Minnesota governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' new running mate. Actor, writer and former Daily Show correspondent Ed Helms sits down to discuss his podcast "SNAFU" about history's most famous screw-ups.
April 25, 2024 - Kyle Chayka
S29 Ep40
7.7
25th Apr 2024
Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper explore the dangers of police presence at college protests against the war in Gaza, and Kyle Chayka discusses "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture."
Alex Burns & Jonathan Martin
S27 Ep89
7.7
5th May 2022
NASA plans to send nude images of humans to space, Roy Wood Jr. highlights pioneering Black horse racing jockeys, and coauthors Alex Burns and Jonathan Martin discuss “This Will Not Pass.”
J Balvin
S26 Ep94
7.7
11th May 2021
Trevor examines the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers about their city's mayoral race, and Reggaeton star J Balvin discusses "The Boy From Medellin."

Worst Episodes of The Daily Show

Sarah Michelle Gellar
S4 Ep135
2.0
27th Oct 1999
Tonight, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
S8 Ep158
3.5
15th Dec 2003
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Michael Clarke Duncan
S7 Ep51
4.0
22nd Apr 2002
Tim Blake Nelson
Tom Brokaw
S7 Ep154
4.0
10th Dec 2002
Tom Brokaw
Charles Barkley
S7 Ep158
4.0
17th Dec 2002
Jon Favreau
Anderson Cooper
S11 Ep78
4.0
21st Jun 2006
TONIGHT: Host of CNN's Anderson Cooper: 360, Anderson Cooper.
Paul Giamatti
S8 Ep104
4.5
13th Aug 2003
Michael Clarke Duncan
James Spader
S8 Ep147
4.5
19th Nov 2003
Joshua Jackson
Burt Reynolds
S9 Ep106
4.5
18th Aug 2004
TONIGHT: Comedian and actor, the host of ""Chappelle's Show"", Dave Chappelle.
John Grisham
S10 Ep4
4.5
10th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Author John Grisham!
Alan Cumming
S10 Ep22
4.5
16th Feb 2005
TONIGHT: Actor Alan Cumming! Alan Cumming talks to Jon about the myriad double entendres that can be derived from his name. Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
John Meuller
S11 Ep136
4.5
31st Oct 2006
Tonight Ohio State policy analyst and author of Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Securty Threats and Why We Believe Them, John Meuller.
Paul O'Neill
S9 Ep155
4.7
7th Dec 2004
Mario Cuomo
Jeremy Scahill
S12 Ep52
4.7
19th Apr 2007
Tonight, journalist and author of Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army, Jeremy Scahill. Jon begins the show by talking with Senior Legal Correspondent Aasif Mandvi about the Supreme Courts decision to affirm the partial birth abortion ban in a segment called "America Decides". Jon then talks about Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez who testified before the Senate about not recalling anything he may or may not have done. Finally, Jason Jones talks with Frosty Hardison, a man who got his daughter's Seattle school board to stop a teacher from showing the movie An Inconvenient Truth in her class in a segment called "Apocalypse How?".
His Majesty King Abdullah II
S15 Ep121
4.7
23rd Sep 2010
Republicans unveil their new ideas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan hopes for Middle East peace.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
S4 Ep138
5.0
2nd Nov 1999
Tonight, actress Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Samuel L. Jackson
S7 Ep47
5.0
15th Apr 2002
Samuel L.
Peter Jennings
S7 Ep128
5.0
9th Oct 2002
Sebastian Junger
Newt Gingrich
S8 Ep76
5.0
10th Jun 2003
Colin Quinn
Gary Hart
S8 Ep87
5.0
15th Jul 2003
Gary Hart
Charlie Sheen
S8 Ep116
5.0
17th Sep 2003
Dick Gephardt
Bob Newhart
S8 Ep139
5.0
5th Nov 2003
Bob Newhart
Eva Mendes
S8 Ep154
5.0
8th Dec 2003
Eva Mendes
Catherine Weitz
S9 Ep5
5.0
13th Jan 2004
Catherine Weitz
Ken Auletta & Howard Dean
S9 Ep12
5.0
26th Jan 2004
Gabrielle Union
Ed Gillespie
S9 Ep33
5.0
9th Mar 2004
Al Franken
Robert Reich
S9 Ep77
5.0
16th Jun 2004
Steve Buscemi
Kevin Kline
S9 Ep81
5.0
23rd Jun 2004
Ben Affleck
Christina Applegate
S9 Ep88
5.0
8th Jul 2004
Charlize Theron
Henry Bonilla
S9 Ep97
5.0
2nd Aug 2004
Ken Auletta
Ralph Reed
S9 Ep124
5.0
28th Sep 2004
Ethan Hawke
Bob Schieffer
S9 Ep129
5.0
6th Oct 2004
Jennifer Beals
Ed Koch
S9 Ep131
5.0
18th Oct 2004
Karen Hughes
Charles Schumer
S9 Ep141
5.0
3rd Nov 2004
Bob Kerrey
Richard Branson
S9 Ep143
5.0
9th Nov 2004
Fareed Zakaria
Tom Wolfe
S9 Ep144
5.0
10th Nov 2004
Bob Woodward
Kenneth Pollack
S9 Ep145
5.0
11th Nov 2004
Janeane Garofalo
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison
S9 Ep146
5.0
15th Nov 2004
Amb. Joe Wilson
Kate Bosworth
S9 Ep157
5.0
9th Dec 2004
David Brooks
Dore Gold
S9 Ep159
5.0
14th Dec 2004
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Brian Ross
S10 Ep8
5.0
17th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: ABC Reporter, Brian Ross!
Ben Nelson
S10 Ep27
5.0
28th Feb 2005
TONIGHT: Senator Ben Nelson! Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson talks to Jon about the joys of being nicknamed by George W.
Ari Fleischer
S10 Ep30
5.0
3rd Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer discusses whether the press corps is obsolete.
Rev. Al Green
S10 Ep37
5.0
16th Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Guest star is the Reverend Al Green. The Reverend Al sings to Jon and analyzes the power of his own voice.
Floyd Abrams
S10 Ep55
5.0
25th Apr 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Speaking Freely", Floyd Abrams! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Tax Shelter."
Christina Hoff Sommers
S10 Ep57
5.0
27th Apr 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "One Nation Under Therapy," Christina Hoff Somers! Plus, "International Pamphlet."
Kathleen Turner
S10 Ep63
5.0
9th May 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Kathleen Turner!
Matt Lauer
S10 Ep73
5.0
9th Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Co-Anchor of "The Today Show," Matt Lauer! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Wal-Mart Union."
Flynt Leverett
S10 Ep76
5.0
15th Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Inheriting Syria," Flynt Leverett! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Speedo Ban."
Gordon Chang
S11 Ep88
5.0
17th Jul 2006
Tonight: Gordon Chang, author of Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World.
M. Night Shyamalan
S11 Ep89
5.0
18th Jul 2006
Tonight: Director of the movie Lady in the Water, M. Night Shaymalan.
James Maguire
S11 Ep90
5.0
19th Jul 2006
Tonight: The author of American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds, James Maguire.
Thomas E. Ricks
S11 Ep103
5.0
14th Aug 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, Thomas E. Ricks.
William Cohen
S11 Ep108
5.0
22nd Aug 2006
Tonight former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, author of Dragon Fire.
Eve Herold
S11 Ep153
5.0
6th Dec 2006
Tonight the director of public policy research at the Genetics Policy Institute and author of Stem Cell War: Inside Stories from the Frontlines, Eve Herold.
Robert Draper
S12 Ep114
5.0
12th Sep 2007
Tonight, author of Dead Certain: The Presidency of George W. Bush, Robert Draper. Jon begins tonight's show with some news out of Russia. It seem Vladimir Putin not only dissolved his government by firing his prime minister and his entire cabinet, but also exploded the "father of all bombs", which despite its capability of evaporating all life, is also environmentally friendly. Next, Jon reports on some screaming war protesters at General Petraeus' hearing in a segment called "You're Not Helping". Jon then reports on the Democratic debates on the spanish channel Univision in a segment called "Clusterf@#k a la Casa Blanca". Some of the highlights, candidate Bill Richardson was barred from speaking Spanish so as not to gain an unfair advantage, the major topic for the night was of course immigration, and the Republican version was cancelled because only John McCain signed up. Finally, John Oliver speaks with the Qatari ambassador to the U.N.
Anne Hathaway
S13 Ep153
5.0
1st Dec 2008
Three people die in an attempt to get a jump on their holiday shopping. John Oliver explains who is responsible for the terror attacks in Mumbai. Plaxico Burress lets down America's youth by shooting himself in the thigh. MSNBC replaces Fox News as the new administration's mouthpiece, and Anne Hathaway vows to become a train wreck.
Ethan Watters
S15 Ep15
5.0
27th Jan 2010
The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.
Roxana Saberi
S15 Ep43
5.0
31st Mar 2010
A C-SPAN host takes a racist phone call, and Roxana Saberi describes her ordeal in an Iranian prison.
Jason Sudeikis
S17 Ep4
5.2
6th Oct 2011
Sarah Palin confirms she won't be running in 2012, Herman Cain shares his conspiracy theories, and Jason Sudeikis gives the inside scoop on "Saturday Night Live.
Dan Bartlett
S9 Ep113
5.3
1st Sep 2004
Edie Falco
Christiane Amanpour
S10 Ep60
5.3
3rd May 2005
TONIGHT: CNN International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on the "Rick James Sign."
Christopher Walken
S12 Ep90
5.3
17th Jul 2007
Tonight, actor Christopher Walken promotes his new movie Hairspray. Jon begins tonight reporting on Louisiana Senator David Vitter, who recently was found to be on the D.C. madam's phone list. So you think the Bush administration can't sink any lower with all the scandals surrounding them right now, well Jon has a surprise for us in a segment called "You Have No Idea!" Former Bush administration Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona was not allowed to speak at the Special Olympics because the Kennedy's support the Olympics. Also, Dr. Carmona had to mention Bush in a positive light at his speaking engagements, a minimum of 3 times. His homophobic replacement Dr. John Holsinger was a worthy replacement, as Jon notes from Dr. Holsinger's reports writing in graphic detail about a scientific basis as to why homosexuality is abnormal. Finally, Jon reports on the Catholic church sex abuse scandal in a segment called "Hot & Fathered".
Admn. Mike Mullen
S15 Ep3
5.3
6th Jan 2010
Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.
Paul Ingrassia
S15 Ep6
5.3
12th Jan 2010
Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.
Marilynne Robinson
S15 Ep91
5.3
8th Jul 2010
Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson talks about her new book "Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self".
Gov. Rick Perry
S15 Ep142
5.3
8th Nov 2010
Rick Perry: Author, "Fed Up!" The Texas governor discusses his new book about the failure of Washington to serve the people.
Marion Jones
S15 Ep146
5.3
15th Nov 2010
The former Olympic track star talks about finding a road to redemption after her career-ending performance enhancing drug conviction.
Judah Friedlander
S15 Ep150
5.3
29th Nov 2010
The actor and comedian discusses the most important book in karate history, which he just wrote.
Edmund Morris
S15 Ep157
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9th Dec 2010
Author Edmund Morris discusses Teddy Roosevelt.
Bill Moyers
S8 Ep13
5.5
28th Jan 2003
Alanis Morrissette
Sen. Joe Biden
S9 Ep7
5.5
15th Jan 2004
Sen.
Christine Todd Whitman
S9 Ep14
5.5
28th Jan 2004
Dick Morris
Donald Trump
S9 Ep17
5.5
3rd Feb 2004
TONIGHT: Guest Donald Trump from ""The Apprentice"".
Noah Wyle
S9 Ep19
5.5
5th Feb 2004
TONIGHT: Actor Noah Wyle from ""ER"".
Charles Lewis
S9 Ep20
5.5
9th Feb 2004
TONIGHT: Founder of the Center for Public Integrity: Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest, Charles Lewis, guest stars.
Sen. Charles Schumer
S9 Ep36
5.5
15th Mar 2004
Sen. Charles Schumer
Mekhi Phifer
S9 Ep38
5.5
17th Mar 2004
Charlie Sheen
Jerry Seinfeld
S9 Ep48
5.5
5th Apr 2004
Live coverage of the California Recall
Bishop Desmond Tutu
S9 Ep127
5.5
4th Oct 2004
Jamie Foxx
Rev. Jesse Jackson
S9 Ep137
5.5
27th Oct 2004
TONIGHT: Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Paula Abdul
S10 Ep17
5.5
1st Feb 2005
TONIGHT: Judge on "American Idol", Paula Abdul!
Redmond O'Hanlon
S10 Ep20
5.5
14th Feb 2005
TONIGHT: Author Redmond O'Hanlon!
Nancy Soderberg
S10 Ep28
5.5
1st Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "The Superpower Myth: The Use and Misuse of American Might", Nancy Soderberg!
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
S10 Ep29
5.5
2nd Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "Be Cool", The Rock! The Rock discusses transitioning from the art of beating people up to film.
Bruce Willis
S10 Ep33
5.5
9th Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Actor Bruce Willis talks about his new movie, "Hostage".
Paul Krugman
S10 Ep34
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10th Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Economist Paul Krugman talks about his new book and the potential collapse of the New Deal.
Ozzy Osbourne
S10 Ep41
5.5
23rd Mar 2005
Steve Carell, who has been off the show for more than a year, working on other shows, made a cameo in a bit on the show.
Steve Levitt
S10 Ep58
5.5
28th Apr 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Freakonomics," Steve Levitt!
Zell Miller
S10 Ep59
5.5
2nd May 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "A Deficit Of Decency," and US Senator from Georgia, Zell Miller.
Tom Ridge
S10 Ep62
5.5
5th May 2005
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge! Plus, Bob Wiltfong reports on "Sexy Cheerleading Band."
Bo Bice
S10 Ep68
5.5
1st Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Runner-up of "American Idol," Bo Bice! Plus, the latest headlines!
Russell Crowe
S10 Ep69
5.5
2nd Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "Cinderella Man," Russell Crowe! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Man Saves Chicken Tale of Survival."
Steven Johnson
S10 Ep71
5.5
7th Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Everything Bad Is Good for You," Steven Johnson! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Guns for Tots Revisited."
Colin Powell
S10 Ep72
5.5
8th Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell! Plus, the latest headlines!
Kenneth Timmerman
S10 Ep77
5.5
16th Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Countdown to Crisis," Kenneth Timmerman!
Dwight Yoakam
S10 Ep79
5.5
21st Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Musician, Dwight Yoakam! Dwight was on promoting his new CD, "Blame The Vain". Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black" and the latest headlines!
Illario Pantano
S11 Ep84
5.5
10th Jul 2006
Tonight former U.S. Marine and co-author of Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy, Illario Pantano.
John Dean
S11 Ep85
5.5
11th Jul 2006
Tonight: Former Nixon legal counsel and author of Conservatives Without Conscience, John Dean.
Vali Nasr
S11 Ep97
5.5
1st Aug 2006
TONIGHT: Professor of Middle East and South Asia politics and author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future, Vali Nasr.
Chris Paine
S11 Ep98
5.5
2nd Aug 2006
TONIGHT: Writer and director of the documentary Who Killed The Electric Car?, Chris Paine.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
S11 Ep102
5.5
10th Aug 2006
TONIGHT: Famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Frederick Lane
S11 Ep109
5.5
23rd Aug 2006
Tonight Frederick Lane, author of The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture.
CC Goldwater
S11 Ep118
5.5
21st Sep 2006
Tonight founder of Sweet Pea Films and producer of the documentary Mr. Conservative: Goldwater On Goldwater, CC Goldwater.
Tom Waits
S11 Ep148
5.5
28th Nov 2006
Tonight's Guest: Musician Tom Waits.
Nathan Lane
S11 Ep151
5.5
4th Dec 2006
Tonight actor and Broadway star Nathan Lane.
Ed Viesturs
S11 Ep154
5.5
7th Dec 2006
Tonight mountain climber and author of No Shortcut to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Hightest Peaks, Ed Viesturs.
Gov. Tom Vilsack
S11 Ep159
5.5
18th Dec 2006
Tonight Iowa Governor and 2008 Presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.
Kristen Wiig
S16 Ep64
5.5
12th May 2011
Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
March 30, 2023 - Ritchie Torres
S28 Ep74
5.5
30th Mar 2023
Guest host John Leguizamo breaks down the historic indictment of Donald Trump, dispels myths about the U.S.-Mexico border and talks to Congressman Ritchie Torres about gun reform.
Michael C. Hall
S7 Ep104
5.7
12th Aug 2002
Michael C.
Spike Lee
S9 Ep98
5.7
3rd Aug 2004
Richard Perle
T.J. English
S13 Ep93
5.7
23rd Jul 2008
Robert Novak hits a pedestrian with his car, and Barack Obama visits the holy land.
T. Boone Pickens
S13 Ep147
5.7
12th Nov 2008
Sarah Palin launches a PR blitz, and T. Boone Pickens wants to end our dependence on foreign oil.
John Yoo
S15 Ep5
5.7
11th Jan 2010
John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.
David M. Walker
S15 Ep9
5.7
18th Jan 2010
Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.
Jere Van Dyk
S15 Ep87
5.7
1st Jul 2010
Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk talks about his new book "Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban".
Sigourney Weaver
S15 Ep119
5.7
21st Sep 2010
President Obama meets his kryptonite, and Sigourney Weaver remembers her high school years.
October 31, 2023 - Rich Paul
S28 Ep97
5.8
31st Oct 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."
Anand Giridharadas
S16 Ep13
5.8
24th Jan 2011
Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
Bono
S17 Ep27
5.9
30th Nov 2011
Aasif Mandvi reports on Egypt's election, a fire alarm blares over Brian Williams' broadcast, and Bono believes that America is close to ending the AIDS epidemic.
March 20, 2023 - Senator Lindsay Graham
S28 Ep67
5.9
20th Mar 2023
Guest host Al Franken reacts to the potential indictment of Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham talks about Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump's legal woes and more.
H.W. Crocker III
S7 Ep54
6.0
25th Apr 2002
Cynthia Nixon
Willem Defoe
S7 Ep58
6.0
2nd May 2002
Charles Schumer
Moby
S7 Ep63
6.0
13th May 2002
Moby
Allison Janney
S7 Ep66
6.0
16th May 2002
Rich Eisen
Ashleigh Banfield
S7 Ep69
6.0
4th Jun 2002
Robin Williams
Freddie Prinze Jr.
S7 Ep76
6.0
17th Jun 2002
Damon Wayans
Christian Slater
S7 Ep77
6.0
18th Jun 2002
Djimon Hounsou
Cynthia McFadden
S7 Ep78
6.0
19th Jun 2002
George Stephanopoulos
Paul Sorvino
S7 Ep82
6.0
26th Jun 2002
Patrick Dempsey
Djimon Hounsou
S7 Ep118
6.0
19th Sep 2002
Leslie Stahl
George Stephanopoulos
S7 Ep120
6.0
25th Sep 2002
Luke Wilson
Patrick Dempsey
S7 Ep123
6.0
1st Oct 2002
Colin Hanks
Rita Wilson
S7 Ep125
6.0
3rd Oct 2002
Rita Wilson
Oliver North
S7 Ep129
6.0
10th Oct 2002
Oliver North
Richard Lewis
S7 Ep132
6.0
16th Oct 2002
Jason Schwartzman
Greg Kinnear
S7 Ep133
6.0
17th Oct 2002
Greg Kinnear
Sen. John Edwards
S7 Ep134
6.0
28th Oct 2002
TONIGHT: North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D).
Tom Arnold
S7 Ep144
6.0
14th Nov 2002
David Remnick
Rep. Harold Ford
S7 Ep146
6.0
19th Nov 2002
Rep.
Catherine Crier
S7 Ep147
6.0
20th Nov 2002
Catherine Crier
Kevin James
S7 Ep148
6.0
21st Nov 2002
Bea Arthur
Katrina Vanden Heuvel
S7 Ep150
6.0
3rd Dec 2002
Joe Klein
Rob Schneider
S7 Ep152
6.0
5th Dec 2002
Rob Schneider.
Anna Paquin
S7 Ep156
6.0
12th Dec 2002
Paula Zahn
Sen. Charles Schumer
S7 Ep157
6.0
16th Dec 2002
Sen. Charles Schumer
Cameron Diaz
S8 Ep1
6.0
7th Jan 2003
Judy Woodruff
Michael Moore
S8 Ep5
6.0
14th Jan 2003
Michael Moore
Merv Griffin
S8 Ep8
6.0
20th Jan 2003
Merv Griffin
John C. Reilly
S8 Ep10
6.0
22nd Jan 2003
John C.
Laurence Fishburne
S8 Ep15
6.0
30th Jan 2003
Willem Defoe
Joe Klein
S8 Ep20
6.0
10th Feb 2003
Joe Klein
Ben Affleck
S8 Ep23
6.0
13th Feb 2003
Allison Janney
Jeff Daniels
S8 Ep25
6.0
19th Feb 2003
Colin Firth
David Cross
S8 Ep30
6.0
6th Mar 2003
Val Kilmer
Tom Cavanagh
S8 Ep34
6.0
13th Mar 2003
Tom Cavanagh
Eric Alterman
S8 Ep35
6.0
17th Mar 2003
Cynthia McFadden
Jim Kelly
S8 Ep39
6.0
24th Mar 2003
Jim Kelly
Connie Nielsen
S8 Ep40
6.0
25th Mar 2003
Clint Mathis
Chris Rock
S8 Ep43
6.0
31st Mar 2003
Chris Rock
Kelly Preston
S8 Ep45
6.0
2nd Apr 2003
John Ritter
Colin Farrell
S8 Ep46
6.0
3rd Apr 2003
Michelle Williams
Martha Burk
S8 Ep47
6.0
7th Apr 2003
Martha Burk
Ambassador David Scheffer
S8 Ep49
6.0
9th Apr 2003
Ambassador David Scheffer
Patrick Stewart
S8 Ep51
6.0
21st Apr 2003
Patrick Stewart
Fareed Zakaria
S8 Ep54
6.0
24th Apr 2003
Road to Washington Special
Sanjay Gupta
S8 Ep55
6.0
28th Apr 2003
Dr.
Guy Pearce
S8 Ep75
6.0
9th Jun 2003
Guy Pearce
Ron Livingston
S8 Ep82
6.0
19th Jun 2003
Sen. Charles Schumer
Tony Snow
S8 Ep83
6.0
8th Jul 2003
Tony Snow
Erica Jong
S8 Ep84
6.0
9th Jul 2003
Erica Jong
Gabrielle Union
S8 Ep90
6.0
21st Jul 2003
Merv Griffin
Dick Morris
S8 Ep92
6.0
23rd Jul 2003
John C. Reilly
Paul Teutul, Jr. & Paul Teutul, Sr.
S8 Ep94
6.0
28th Jul 2003
Paul Teutul, Jr. & Paul Teutul, Sr.
John Popper
S8 Ep99
6.0
5th Aug 2003
Kate Hudson
Tracey Ullman
S8 Ep101
6.0
7th Aug 2003
David Frum
Samuel L. Jackson
S8 Ep102
6.0
11th Aug 2003
Samuel L.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich
S8 Ep109
6.0
21st Aug 2003
Rep. Dennis Kucinich
Al Franken
S8 Ep111
6.0
9th Sep 2003
Walter Isaacson
Kate Beckinsale
S8 Ep112
6.0
10th Sep 2003
Adrien Brody
Unknown Guest
S8 Ep113
6.0
11th Sep 2003
David Cross
John Edwards
S8 Ep114
6.0
15th Sep 2003
Leslie Gelb
Jack Black
S8 Ep121
6.0
29th Sep 2003
Jack Black
Joe Scarborough
S8 Ep122
6.0
30th Sep 2003
Jim Kelly
Vivica A. Fox
S8 Ep123
6.0
1st Oct 2003
Vivica A.
Rob Lowe
S8 Ep124
6.0
2nd Oct 2003
Ringo Starr
Live coverage of the California Recall
S8 Ep126
6.0
7th Oct 2003
Chris Rock
Sen. Hillary Clinton
S8 Ep127
6.0
8th Oct 2003
Sen.
Dr. Henry Kissinger
S8 Ep129
6.0
20th Oct 2003
Colin Farrell
Walter Isaacson
S8 Ep131
6.0
22nd Oct 2003
Walter Isaacson.
Ted Danson
S8 Ep133
6.0
27th Oct 2003
Dennis Miller
Norm Macdonald
S8 Ep135
6.0
29th Oct 2003
Norm Macdonald
Neal Pollack
S8 Ep136
6.0
30th Oct 2003
Richard Lewis
Kyle MacLachlan
S8 Ep137
6.0
3rd Nov 2003
Fareed Zakaria
Bernard Goldberg
S8 Ep146
6.0
18th Nov 2003
Bernard Goldberg
Adam Goldberg
S8 Ep150
6.0
1st Dec 2003
Adam Goldberg
Sen. Tom Daschle
S8 Ep151
6.0
2nd Dec 2003
Sen.
Steve Buscemi
S8 Ep155
6.0
9th Dec 2003
Steve Buscemi
Sen. Zell Miller
S8 Ep156
6.0
10th Dec 2003
Madeleine Albright
Wesley Clark
S8 Ep157
6.0
11th Dec 2003
Gen. Wesley Clark
Ben Affleck
S8 Ep159
6.0
16th Dec 2003
Newt Gingrich
Julia Stiles
S8 Ep160
6.0
17th Dec 2003
Julia Stiles
Wynton Marsalis
S9 Ep40
6.0
22nd Mar 2004
Michael Caine
Jason Bateman
S9 Ep51
6.0
8th Apr 2004
Dr. Henry Kissinger
David Brooks
S9 Ep72
6.0
8th Jun 2004
David Brooks
Hassan Ibrahim
S9 Ep76
6.0
15th Jun 2004
Eva Mendes
Stephen F. Hayes
S9 Ep79
6.0
21st Jun 2004
Stephen F.
Maureen Dowd
S9 Ep102
6.0
10th Aug 2004
Maureen Dowd
Robert Smith
S9 Ep108
6.0
23rd Aug 2004
TONIGHT: Actress Drew Barrymore.
John Kerry
S9 Ep109
6.0
24th Aug 2004
Tyra Banks
Woody Harrelson
S9 Ep149
6.0
18th Nov 2004
Sen. John McCain
Isabella Rossellini
S9 Ep154
6.0
6th Dec 2004
Thomas Friedman
Katie Couric
S9 Ep161
6.0
16th Dec 2004
Hassan Ibrahim
Don Cheadle
S10 Ep2
6.0
5th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Actor Don Cheadle talks about his role in the film "Hotel Rwanda".
Howard Zinn
S10 Ep3
6.0
6th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Author Howard Zinn!
Annette Benning
S10 Ep7
6.0
13th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Actress Annette Benning!
Jim Wallis
S10 Ep9
6.0
18th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It", Jim Wallis!
Joe Lieberman
S10 Ep11
6.0
23rd Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Senator Joe Lieberman! Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman talks about his secret to getting along with the Republican party.
Richard Viguerie
S10 Ep12
6.0
24th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alternative Media to Take Power", Richard Viguerie!
Melissa Boyle Mahle
S10 Ep31
6.0
7th Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11", Melissa Boyle Mahle!
Harry Frankfurt
S10 Ep35
6.0
14th Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Princeton philosophy professor Harry Frankfurt talks about his book "On Bullshit".
Tom Fenton
S10 Ep36
6.0
15th Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Author Tom Fenton explains why the news business is at an all-time low.
Catherine Keener
S10 Ep40
6.0
22nd Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "The Interpreter," Catherine Keener. Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.
The RZA
S10 Ep42
6.0
24th Mar 2005
TONIGHT: Member of "Wu-Tang", The RZA!
Reggie Miller
S10 Ep43
6.0
4th Apr 2005
Steve Carell made a cameo in a bit on the show, as Produce Pete. This is Steve's second appearance in the past few days, after being away for more than a year.
Byron York
S10 Ep47
6.0
11th Apr 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy", Byron York! Plus, Colbert reports on "Tattoo Discrimination."
John P. Avlon
S10 Ep49
6.0
13th Apr 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Independent Nation," John P. Avlon! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Promoting the US."
Gerald Posner
S10 Ep67
6.0
31st May 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Secrets of the Kingdom," Gerald Posner! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."
Larry Diamond
S10 Ep74
6.0
13th Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Squandered Victory : The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy to Iraq", Larry Diamond! Plus the latest headlines!
Senator Joe Biden
S10 Ep96
6.0
2nd Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Senator Joe Biden, D-Delaware!
John Crawford
S10 Ep97
6.0
3rd Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell," John Crawford! Plus, the latest headlines.
Dolly Parton
S10 Ep129
6.0
17th Oct 2005
TONIGHT: Country singer, Dolly Parton!
Danny DeVito
S11 Ep99
6.0
3rd Aug 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Danny DeVito.
Trent Lott
S11 Ep123
6.0
2nd Oct 2006
Tonight Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, author of Herding Cats: A Life in Politics.
Ian Bremmer
S11 Ep125
6.0
4th Oct 2006
Tonight the President of the Eurasia Group and author of The J Curve: A New Way To Understand Why Nations Rise And Fall, Ian Bremmer.
David Mark
S11 Ep130
6.0
12th Oct 2006
Tonight David Mark, author of Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning.
LeBron James
S11 Ep135
6.0
30th Oct 2006
Tonight NBA superstar LeBron James.
Midwest Midterm Midtacular
S11 Ep137
6.0
1st Nov 2006
Tonight John Oliver talks to people who were wooed in 2004. Also Demitri Martin reports on the clubs at Ohio State.
Tina Fey
S11 Ep143
6.0
13th Nov 2006
Tonight writer, actress and star of 30 Rock, Tina Fey.
Muhammad Yumus
S11 Ep146
6.0
16th Nov 2006
Tonight professor of economics and founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yumus.
Gov. Mike Huckabee
S12 Ep3
6.0
10th Jan 2007
Tonight former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Jon discusses the first 100 hours of the Democrats and there great start, namely Congress shutting down on the first day (to watch a football game which started at 8:30PM). Jon talks with Jon Oliver, senior comparative presidential historian about media pundits who compare Bush with Lincoln.
Peter O'Toole
S12 Ep4
6.0
11th Jan 2007
Tonight legendary actor and star of Venus, Peter O'Toole.Jon begins with a review of George Bush's presidential address about his change of strategy in Iraq. He then discusses Bush's speech with Major Rob Riggle, the show's military analyst. Finally, Jon looks at the Democrats response and the media's use of puns to describe Bush's last chance to cure the Iraq War.
Josh Bernstein
S12 Ep5
6.0
15th Jan 2007
Tonight the host of Digging for the Truth and author of Digging for the Truth: One Man's Epic Adventure Exploring the World's Greatest Archaeological Mysteries, Josh Bernstein.Jon first looks at the Senate Foreign Relation Committee and the disapproval of Bush's new Iraq plan as the Senator's discuss the details with Condoleeza Rice. Finally, Senior Black Correspondent Larry Wilmore discusses Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Jon.
Sen. Joe Biden
S12 Ep15
6.0
31st Jan 2007
Tonight Delaware Senator Joe Biden.Jon first looks at Bush's comments on Vice President Dick Cheney. Jon then looks at Bush's new Iraq strategy, or lack therof, and how anyone fpund disagreeing with Bush, in effect emboldens the terrorists. Jon talks with John Oliver, Senior White House Correspondent, about the intricacies of emboldening terrorists. Finally, Jon discusses with Larry Wilmore, Senior Black Historian, black history month's purpose.
Sienna Miller
S12 Ep16
6.0
1st Feb 2007
Tonight actress and star of Factory Girl, Sienna Miller.Jon first looks at Mary Cheney, the Vice President's lesbian daughter, who stated that the birth of her child should not be used for political maneuvering in response to Wolf Blitzer's interview the day before. Jon delves deeper into the issue as to why Dick Cheney's daughter is off limits with John Oliver, Senior Media Critic. Jon also talks with Chrissy Gephardt, lesbian daughter of former presidential candidate, Dick Gephardt. Finally, Jason Jones exposes the real Orange County in a two-part series.
Walter Scheib
S12 Ep17
6.0
5th Feb 2007
Tonight former White House chef and author of White House Chef: Eleven Years, Two Presidents, One Kitchen, Walter Scheib.Jon begins with a look at the Super Bowl and the ads. Jon moves on to the Bush administrations acceptance of the new global warming report. Dan Bakkedahl, Senior White House Correspondent, talks with Jon about this development. Finally, France shuts off the lights from famous buildings as a response to global warming, Jon discusses this with John Oliver, Senior Envirospondent.
Mike Rowe
S12 Ep18
6.0
6th Feb 2007
Tonight the host of Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe.Jon begins with a look at evangelical minister Ted Haggard, who is now apparently completely heterosexual. Jon then looks at the non-binding resolution wars that continue in Congress. Also, Jon looks at the songs of the new Democratic presidential candidates. Finally, Jason Jones finishes his second part of a two part series on Laguna Beach.
John Mellencamp
S12 Ep20
6.0
8th Feb 2007
Tonight, musician John Mellencamp.Jon first looks at the moral outrage over a Super Bowl snickers ad and a suicide prevention groups complaint over GM's ad showing a robot killing itself after losing its job. Jon then looks at Paul Bremmer's failure to account for $8 billion that went to Iraq for reconstruction. Finally, John Oliver investigates a man in Colorado who is suing a bar for sex discrimination because they have a ladies night.
Christopher Horner
S12 Ep22
6.0
13th Feb 2007
Tonight attorney and senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Global Warming (and Environmentalism), Christopher Horner.Jon first looks at the media's coverage of Anna Nicole's death fridge and a look inside CNN's own break room fridge. Jon then looks at Douglas Feith, the man who disseminated intelligence to the President about Iraq. Finally, Dan Bakkedahl looks at the polar bear clubs reaction to global warming.
Ishmael Beah
S12 Ep23
6.0
14th Feb 2007
Tonight former child soldier in Sierra Leone's civil war and author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, Ishmael Beah.Jon begins the show with a look at the deal struck with North Korea to stop their nuclear weapons program and John Bolton's disapproval of it. Jon then talks with John Hodgman about the nature of love. Finally, Jason Jones looks at partisan political dating sites in 'Must Love Dogma.
Craig Newmark
S12 Ep25
6.0
26th Feb 2007
Tonight the founder of craigslist.com, Craig Newmark.Jon begins by looking at last nights Oscars with Senior Entertainalist, John Oliver. Finally, Samantha Bee gives us a glimpse at religion and fashion in Fashion Week in God.
John Amaechi
S12 Ep26
6.0
27th Feb 2007
Tonight former NBA star and author of Man in the Middle, John Amaechi.Jon begins with a look at Laura Bush's opinion about the current state of Iraq. Jon then looks at the Clinton/Obama war in the media over what David Geffen said. Jon discusses this further with Jason Jones, Senior Hollywood Correspondent. Finally, Rob Riggle looks at rural America's reaction to a Muslim mosque being built in Texas in Loathe Thy Neighbor.
Sam Sheridan
S12 Ep28
6.0
1st Mar 2007
Tonight sports journalist and author of A Fighter’s Heart: One Man’s Journey Through the World of Fighting, Sam Sheridan.Jon starts off with a story about Al Sharpton, whose great grandfather it turns out, was once owned as a slave by the now deceased Senator Strom Thurmond's relatives. Jon asks Al Sharpton his opinion about this new story. Finally, a look at the new documentary by James Cameron about Jesus' tomb and conservatives outrage.
Bob Woodruff
S12 Ep29
6.0
5th Mar 2007
Tonight, journalist and author of In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing, Bob Woodruff. Jon first looks at and later discusses the conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical center with Senior Military Analyst, John Oliver. Finally, Jon looks at the Bush administrations record of deflecting blame, even now with the problems at Walter Reed.
Dr. Richard Jadick
S12 Ep30
6.0
6th Mar 2007
Tonight, military doctor and author of On Call In Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story, Dr. Richard Jadick.Jon first looks at the Scooter Libby guilty verdict. He then talks about the Walter Reed hearings in Congress and Bush's address to the veterans of the American Legion with Rob Riggle, Senior Military Analyst. Finally, Samantha Bee in a segment called Sam on Your Side. She interviews a CT atheist who is looking to sue a town because the local church bells annoy him.
Dr. Sharon Moalem
S12 Ep32
6.0
8th Mar 2007
Tonight, Dr. Sharon Moalem, author of Survival of the Sickest: A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease.Jon starts off with a report about journalists who are being killed in Russia for criticizing Putin. Kremlin Bureau Chief John Oliver talks with Jon about this new report. Indecision 2008 continues with a look at Clinton & Obama's Southern accent impersonations during their speech's in Selma, AL. Finally, Dan Bakkedahl, Senior Horologist, looks at the upcoming apocalypse that will be caused by daylight savings time being moved up 3 weeks.
Senator Chris Dodd
S12 Ep33
6.0
12th Mar 2007
Tonight on the show, 2008 presidential candidate Chris Dodd.Jon opens the show with the big announcement by Senator Chuck Hagel that he may or may not run for President. Jon then looks at the continuing President Bush tour of South America in a segment called "Bush: ¿Donde Esta?" Aasif Mandvi talks with Jon about Halliburton moving their corporate headquarters to Dubai in "The Long Kiss Dubai". Finally, Samantha Bee looks at the current celebrity trend of adopting foreign babies in "Totally Doing Starbusiness".
Zbigniew Brzezinski
S12 Ep35
6.0
14th Mar 2007
Tonight, political scientist and the former U.S. National Security Advisor to Jimmy Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski, promoting his new book Second Chance: Three Presidents and the Crisis of American Superpower.Jon begins with a look at Senator Chris Dodd's blog. Jon then looks into the Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez scandal, where 8 U.S. attorneys were fired for political reasons in a segment called "Nuthin' But A.G. Thang". Jon then talks about the scandal with Aasif Mandvi, Senior Legal Correspondent, in a segment called "Seedy Gonzalez". Finally, a look at a curious phrase White House appointees use: "Serving at the pleasure of the President".
Stephen Prothero
S12 Ep37
6.0
19th Mar 2007
Tonight, the chair of the religion department at Boston University and author of Religious Literacy: What Every American Need to Know-And Doesn’t, Stephen Prothero.Jon begins by marking the 4th anniversary of the Iraq War. Jon then looks at the compelling testimony of Valerie Plame in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in a segment called "Blondie". Finally, Jason Jones looks at potential cures for homosexuality in a segment called "Diagnosis Mystery".
John Bolton
S12 Ep38
6.0
20th Mar 2007
Tonight, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. from August 2005 until December 2006, John Bolton.Jon begins with a look at the continuing Justice Department scandal. Jon then talks with Rob Riggle about a term Karl Rove used in an email differentiating between disloyal district attorneys and "loyal Bushies". Finally, all aboard John McCain's Straight Talk Express, because its back and fortunate for us, won't allow McCain to lie as Jon shows in a clip showing McCain misspeak.
Chris Hansen
S12 Ep39
6.0
21st Mar 2007
Tonight, Dateline NBC journalist Chris Hansen promotes his continuing segment on the show and his new book, To Catch a Predator.Jon begins the show with the constitutional showdown over whether Karl Rove will testify about the firing of the eight U.S. attorney's. Jon then looks at Bush's response to the scandal and the "reasonable proposal" he made to have Karl Rove testify, in private and not under oath. John Oliver, Senior Washington Correspondent talks about this proposal with Jon in a segment called "Eight Men Out". Finally, a recap of the John Bolton interview from last night's episode and Bolton's continuing assertion that Jon is wrong. Jon talks about a specific point he made about Abraham Lincoln in last night's interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin (an expert who wrote a book on Lincoln) and how Bolton was in fact, the one who was wrong.
Claire Danes
S12 Ep88
6.0
28th Jun 2007
Tonight, actress Claire Danes promotes her new movie Evening. Jon begins again with tonight's "You Don't Know Dick" as we learn that Dick Cheney invented his own top secret fication stamp that he stamps documents with. In other Cheney news, Cheney once told Senator Patrick Leahy to go f*ck himself. Well today, Leahy got his revenge and sent a subpoena to the V.P. to obtain info on the administrations wiretap program. Next, Jon reports on the immigration bill that was resurrected only to be killed once again in a segment called "Mexican Standoff". Resident Expert John Hodgman reports on the debate over this bill, including footage of some media pundits who claim illegal aliens bring in disease and criminals into the U.S. Finally, the iPhone is coming out this Friday and Senior Technology Correspondent Rob Riggle will do anything to get his hands on one, including kicking over baby strollers.
Robert Dallek
S12 Ep96
6.0
26th Jul 2007
Tonight, presidential historian and author of Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power, Robert Dallek. Jon begins tonight's show reporting on a story from New Zealand in a segment called "Kiwi the People". The democratically elected government of New Zealand banned the use of any footage from their Parliament for the purpose of satire, ridicule, or denigration. Jon comes to the rescue, taking some footage of their Parliament and spices it up with some political satire and fart jokes. Jon also reports on the suspensions of cyclists in the Tour de France for suspected drug use in a segment called "The Audacity of Dope". Then, Senior Flood Correspondent John Oliver reports from the top of London's Big Ben due to the massive flooding of Great Britain in a segment called "London Flooding". Finally, Jason Jones reports on a lazy Las Vegas man who rents a scooter used for disabled people to move around the city in a segment called "High Rollers".
Alastair Campbell
S12 Ep97
6.0
30th Jul 2007
Tonight, former press secretary to Tony Blair as well as the author of The Blair Years: The Alastair Campbell Diaries, Alastair Campbell. Jon begins tonight with some sports news as Iraq's soccer team defeats Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup in a segment called "Achieving Our Goooal". Senior "Football" Correspondent John Oliver talked about the celebrations in the streets of Iraq resulting in only seven deaths for the day, a record low for Iraq. Jon then talks about Sen. Patrick Leahy who issued a subpoena for Karl Rove to testify about the fired U.S. attorney's scandal in a segment called "The Sworn Supremacy". Also, Senior White House Correspondent Aasif Mandvi talks about the use of contempt by the Bush administration. Finally, Jon reports on Britain's new prime minister Gordon Brown who had a sleepover with Bush at Camp David in a segment called "Foxy Brown". As Jon notes, Bush has a new British lapdog.
Lewis Gordon Pugh
S12 Ep98
6.0
31st Jul 2007
Tonight, swimmer & environmentalist Lewis Gordon Pugh. Jon begins tonight reporting on an old Daily Show favorite, Senator Ted Stevens in a segment called "Buy-Cameral Legislature". The FBI & IRS raided Senator Stevens Alaskan home due to allegations that he took oil company bribes in return for lucrative state contracts. As Jon reports, Stevens is being investigated due to his relationship with Bill Allen, an oil company contractor who was convicted this year of bribing state lawmakers. Stevens' home renovation more than doubled the size of his home & was overseen by Allen who's company has made millions in federal contracts. Senior Legislative Correspondent Jason Jones discusses some recent stories of political corruption. Jon then reports on the media's focus on the amount of cleavage shown and clothing worn by the presidential candidates in a segment called "Indecision '08".
Jed Babbin
S12 Ep99
6.0
1st Aug 2007
Tonight, former deputy undersecretary of defense during the first Bush administration and author of In The Words of Our Enemies, Jed Babbin. Jon begins tonight reporting on a "giant squid having sex with bigfoot" moment as both Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney were on television yesterday answering questions. Jon first reports on Rumsfeld who was called before the Senate to answer questions about the friendly fire death/coverup of Pat Tillman in a segment called "The Rummy Returns". As Jon notes, even though Rumsfeld has been out of the game for awhile, he jumps right back in not recalling anything. Next, Jon reports on Dick Cheney who was interviewed by CNN's Larry King in a segment called "I Now Pronounce You Dick & Larry". Jon highlights the better parts of the interview, such as Cheney's lack of regret & disregard of polls.
Andy Samberg
S12 Ep101
6.0
7th Aug 2007
Tonight, comedian Andy Samberg from Saturday Night Live and the star of the new movie Hot Rod. Jon begins tonight reporting on Florida Representative Bob Allen who was caught offering money to an undercover police officer for oral sex in a segment called "Clusterf@#k to the White House: Drop and Give Me $20". As Jon notes, Bob Allen authored a bill outlawing the very same lewd acts in public he was caught of and is also the state co-chair of John McCain's campaign. Mr. Allen has a simple explanation for this incident, his fear of black people. Senior Political Correspondent John Oliver talks with Jon about other possible defenses Allen could have used instead of being racist. Clusterf@#k continues as Jon reports on the Democratic meeting in Chicago to debate amongst online bloggers in a segment called "Yearly Kos Convention". The highlight of the event was Hillary Clinton, who says she accepts money from lobbyists because they're real people, but is not influenced by them.
Sen. Joe Biden
S12 Ep102
6.0
8th Aug 2007
Tonight, presidential candidate and author of Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, Senator Joe Biden. Jon begins tonight reporting on Barry Bonds hitting 756 homeruns, breaking Hank Aaron's record. Senior Correspondent Rob Riggle talks to Jon about where he was during this historic event. Jon then reports on the missing 200,000 weapons given to Iraqi security forces in a segment called "Going, Going, Gun". General Petraeus explains this mishap by saying it was a clerical error. As Jon notes, this isn't the first time something has gone missing in Iraq. The list includes such things as 380 tons of explosives, 12 billion U.S. taxpayer dollars, & 300,000 barrels a day for four years of Iraqi crude oil. Finally, Buck Henry stopped by to talk about Rupert Murdoch who purchased Dow Jones for $5 billion, which is also the company that owns the Wall Street Journal in a segment called "The Henry Stops Here".
Tal Ben-Shahar
S12 Ep103
6.0
9th Aug 2007
Tonight, psychologist and author of Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, Tal Ben-Shahar. Jon begins tonight reporting on the recent FOX News interview of President Bush with Neil Cavuto in a segment called "President Bush: In His Own Words". Jon pokes fun at all the nonsensical ways Bush tries to get his point across and his attempt to explain to us, 'in other words', how he thinks. Finally, Jon reports on Mitt Romney's five sons who have decided to forego military service for a more nobler cause, getting their dad elected in a segment called "Mess O' Poromnia". Senior Campaign Embedder Aasif Mandvi reports from Iowa about the five brothers struggle.
Nikolas Kozloff
S12 Ep108
6.0
20th Aug 2007
Tonight, author of Hugo Chavez: Oil, Politics, and the Challenge to the U.S., Nikolas Kozloff. Jon begins the show tonight going live from Baghdad to the show's two Senior Baghdad Correspondent's, Rob Riggle & Aasif Mandvi in a segment called "Operation Silent Thunder". The two correspondent's compete to prove who really is in Iraq. Riggle prevails and ends the segment showing us some of his experiences in Iraq. Jon then reports on the Democrats, who for the 27th time meet to debate in a continuing show segment, "Clusterf@#k to the White House". Some of the big highlights was the fly landing on Sen. Chris Dodd's head and the camera's intense focus on Dennis Kucinich's very attractive wife, even when Kucinich wasn't speaking. Finally, Jon reports on Hugo Chavez who is consolodating his power by attempting to eliminate presidential term limits, silencing a television channel which is critical of his policies, and buying $3 billion worth of weapons in case the U.S. invades.
Alan Weisman
S12 Ep109
6.0
21st Aug 2007
Tonight, journalist and author of The World Without Us, Alan Weisman. Jon begins tonight reporting on NBC Sports coverage of the Michael Vick guilty plea. The coverage was apparently more concerned about Vick's career and the gambling aspect of the dogfighting scandal. Jon then goes to Senior Baghdad Correspondent Rob Riggle who's in Iraq in a segment called "Operation: Fluffy Bunny". Rep. Mike Pence once compared Iraq to a summer market in Indiana. Riggle shows us the subtle similarities between Indiana and Iraq. Finally, Jon reports on Karl Rove's farewell tour on the Sunday morning talk show circuit and reviews some of Karl Rove's greatest hits in a segment called "Superbad".
Ken Burns
S12 Ep122
6.0
27th Sep 2007
Tonight, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns promotes his new documentary The War, a seven part series on how WWII impacted American family life.
Barton Gellman
S13 Ep115
6.0
15th Sep 2008
Jon Stewart discusses the importance of blinking. Sarah Palin will talk to the press as soon as they stop asking her questions. Jason Jones is the only correspondent in the news team with his own spin-off. Washington Post reporter Barton Gellman discusses his book Angler about Dick Cheney's time as the vice-president.
Rachel Maddow
S14 Ep3
6.0
7th Jan 2009
Wyatt Cenac, Samantha Bee and John Oliver go undercover for more information on the Obama girls. Aasif Mandvi says Sanjay Gupta's appointment will be a tremendous over achievement in a community of overachievers. Rachel Maddow is insulted as an American that the Obamas can't stay in the presidential guesthouse.
Liam Neeson
S14 Ep12
6.0
22nd Jan 2009
Hillary Clinton frees the State Department, and Barack Obama moves to close Guantanamo Bay. Gitmo is excited to leave, but he still wants to kill you. Rush Limbaugh hopes Barack Obama fails, and Liam Neeson visits the horse stable next door.
Nandan Nilekani
S14 Ep39
6.0
18th Mar 2009
Jon Stewart interviews Nandan Nilekani, Author of 'Imagining India: The Idea of a Renewed Nation'.
Bruce Springsteen
S14 Ep40
6.0
19th Mar 2009
Bruce Springsteen comes by the show to promote his new album 'Working on a Dream'.
Philip Alcabes
S14 Ep54
6.0
22nd Apr 2009
Philip Alcabes is an infectious-disease epidemiologist who talks about his new book 'Dread: How Fear and Fantasy have Fueled Epidemics from the Black Death to the Avian Flu'.
Richard Beeman
S14 Ep55
6.0
23rd Apr 2009
Author of "Plain Honest Men", Richard Beeman talks to Jon on the show tonight.
Christine Lagarde
S14 Ep56
6.0
27th Apr 2009
France's Minister of Finance Christine Lagarde talks with Jon about the state of the global economy.
Steven Chu
S14 Ep97
6.0
21st Jul 2009
Interview with Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
Julie Andrews
S15 Ep12
6.0
21st Jan 2010
Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.
Robert Pattinson
S15 Ep30
6.0
2nd Mar 2010
Samantha Bee tries to find Jonah Falcon a job, and Robert Pattinson worries about over-saturation.
Harry Markopolos
S15 Ep33
6.0
8th Mar 2010
John Oliver thanks everyone for the Iraq invasion, and Harry Markopolos discusses Wall Street fraud.
Marc Thiessen
S15 Ep34
6.0
9th Mar 2010
Conservative lawyers attack Liz Cheney, and Marc Thiessen discusses the rights of enemy combatants.
Eamon Javers
S15 Ep36
6.0
11th Mar 2010
Obama campaigns for health care reform, and Eamon Javers exposes the world of corporate espionage.
Liz Claman
S15 Ep44
6.0
1st Apr 2010
CNN hires Erick Erickson, and Liz Claman compares Wall Street to a casino.
Capt. Richard Phillips
S15 Ep46
6.0
6th Apr 2010
Tiger Woods returns to golf, and Richard Phillips describes his capture by Somali pirates.
Arcade Fire
S15 Ep102
6.0
12th Aug 2010
The band Arcade Fire plays a song from their new album "The Suburbs".
Emma Thompson
S15 Ep103
6.0
16th Aug 2010
The Academy Award-winning actor talks about her latest movie tonight on the show.
Rep. Eric Cantor
S15 Ep131
6.0
12th Oct 2010
The House minority whip discusses his book promoting the new generation of Republican leaders.
Michael Steele
S16 Ep18
6.0
1st Feb 2011
Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
March 16, 2023 - Chasten Buttigieg
S28 Ep66
6.0
16th Mar 2023
Kal Penn discusses a Florida-bound seaweed blob and looks at the obstacles facing young voters, and author Chasten Buttigieg talks about his young adult book "I Have Something to Tell You."
April 25, 2023 - Yvette Nicole Brown
S28 Ep84
6.0
25th Apr 2023
Desi Lydic breaks down President Biden's re-election campaign, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks infrastructure, and actress Yvette Nicole Brown discusses her show "Frog and Toad."
Freida Pinto
S16 Ep99
6.2
1st Aug 2011
Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.
Buddy Roemer
S16 Ep111
6.2
6th Sep 2011
The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.
April 24, 2023 - Catherine Reitman
S28 Ep83
6.2
24th Apr 2023
Guest presenter Desi Lydic reacts to Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News, mentors the next generation of women leaders and chats with actress Catherine Reitman about her series "Working Mums."
William Cohan
S14 Ep48
6.3
9th Apr 2009
Segments: - - Guests: Author William Cohan talks about his new book House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street.
Hugh Jackman
S14 Ep59
6.3
30th Apr 2009
Actor Hugh Jackman comes by on the show to talk about his new movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
March 15, 2023 - Radhika Jones
S28 Ep65
6.3
15th Mar 2023
Kal Penn covers the Pentagon blocking a Russian war crimes investigation, seeks a cure for the "woke mind virus" and talks to Vanity Fair's Radhika Jones about the magazine's Oscars party.
Colin Firth
S7 Ep68
6.3
3rd Jun 2002
Jim Lehrer
Al Gore
S7 Ep153
6.3
9th Dec 2002
TONIGHT: Former Vice-President and Presidential Candidate (D) Al Gore.
Brian Williams
S8 Ep95
6.3
29th Jul 2003
Bill Moyers
Reza Aslan
S10 Ep54
6.3
21st Apr 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "No god but God," Reza Aslan! Plus, "International Pamphlet."
Eugene Jarecki
S11 Ep7
6.3
16th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Documentary film maker, Eugene Jarecki! Also, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God."
Jeffrey Rosen
S12 Ep21
6.3
12th Feb 2007
Tonight law professor and legal editor for the New Republic and author of The Supreme Court: The Personalities and Rivalries That Defined America, Jeffrey Rosen.Jon looks at the media's heavy coverage of Anna Nicole's death with Rob Riggle, Senior Entertainment Correspondent & Jason Jones, Senior Media Analyst. Finally, Jon looks at Obama's announcement that he is running for President and he discusses this with Senior Black Correspondent, Larry Wilmore.
Jamie Foxx
S12 Ep121
6.3
26th Sep 2007
Tonight, actor and star of the new movie The Kingdom, Jamie Foxx.
Richard Bitner
S13 Ep91
6.3
21st Jul 2008
Barack Obama travels to the Middle East with all three major network news anchors tagging along. Rob Riggle, Larry Wilmore, John Oliver, Wyatt Cenac and Ed Helms are excited to cover Obama's trip to Baghdad. Wyatt Cenac goes to South Florida to find out which candidate the elderly Jews are voting for, and Richard Bitner explains the risky business of subprime mortgages.
Gov. Jon Corzine
S13 Ep137
6.3
23rd Oct 2008
Jon Corzine talks about the effects of the financial crisis on New Jersey.
Matthew Alexander
S13 Ep157
6.3
8th Dec 2008
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper shuts Parliament down. Samantha Bee, John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi discuss Canada's dependence on Great Britain. Matthew Alexander explains why torture is counterproductive in interrogating terrorists.
Maxwell Kennedy
S14 Ep5
6.3
12th Jan 2009
Barack Obama doesn't sound like a newly elected president. John Oliver explains Rod Blagojevich's Tennyson reference. Jason Jones learns how to be a great pundit, and Maxwell Kennedy discusses kamikaze pilots.
Thomas Ricks
S14 Ep22
6.3
10th Feb 2009
Barack Obama gives thoughtful answers at a press conference. Samantha Bee meets a few robot soldiers, and Thomas Ricks says we'll be in Iraq for a long time.
Daniel Sperling
S14 Ep23
6.3
11th Feb 2009
The author of "Two Billion Cars: Driving Toward Sustainability" draws up a road map to smarter energy policy.
Peter Orszag
S14 Ep43
6.3
1st Apr 2009
Economist and current Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Barack Obama, Peter Orszag is tonight's guest.
Tom Zoellner
S14 Ep44
6.3
2nd Apr 2009
Author Tom Zoellner talks about his book 'Uranium - War, Energy and the Rock That Shaped the World'.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
S14 Ep53
6.3
21st Apr 2009
Liberia's "Iron Lady," the first elected female head of state in Africa, discusses her new memoir, "This Child Will Be Great," with Jon.
Clifford D. May
S14 Ep57
6.3
28th Apr 2009
The President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Clifford D. May, guest stars on tonight's show.
Ambassador Husain Haqqani
S14 Ep66
6.3
13th May 2009
Pakistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Husain Haqqani talks to Jon Stewart on the show tonight.
Lisa P. Jackson
S14 Ep67
6.3
14th May 2009
EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson is talking on the show tonight.
Mike Kim
S14 Ep89
6.3
30th Jun 2009
The U.S. leaves Iraq like a houseguest who broke something, and Dick Cheney complains about his own troop withdrawal timeline. Jon hands out Rippy Awards for the media's outstanding coverage of Michael Jackson's death. Mike Kim discusses his mission to help North Koreans escape to China.
Lynne Olson
S15 Ep31
6.3
3rd Mar 2010
Sarah Palin does stand-up comedy, and Lynne Olson looks at the start of the Anglo-American alliance.
Scott Patterson
S15 Ep32
6.3
4th Mar 2010
Jon tries Chat Roulette, and Scott Patterson describes the quants controlling Wall Street.
Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley
S15 Ep86
6.3
30th Jun 2010
From the U.S. soccer team, Landon Donovan and manager Bob Bradley.
Sen. Ted Kaufman
S15 Ep135
6.3
26th Oct 2010
The former Joe Biden staffer talks about his brief term in the Senate and what will happen to the Democrats after November 2.
Gen. Hugh Shelton
S15 Ep154
6.3
6th Dec 2010
In this complete, unedited interview, Hugh Shelton discusses Julian Assange's threat to national security and expresses his concerns over the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell.
Gordon Brown
S15 Ep158
6.3
13th Dec 2010
John Oliver and Olivia Munn sell riot souvenirs, and Gordon Brown discusses the financial crisis.
Betty White
S17 Ep26
6.3
29th Nov 2011
Herman Cain denies accusations of an extramarital affair, Barney Frank announces his retirement, and Betty White adores animals.
April 19, 2023 - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michael Shannon
S28 Ep81
6.3
19th Apr 2023
Jordan Klepper delves into Fox News's settlement with Dominion, discusses Michigan's progressive turn with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and talks to Michael Shannon about "Waco: The Aftermath."
October 17, 2023 - Emily Oster
S28 Ep89
6.4
17th Oct 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.
Neil Patrick Harris
S16 Ep95
6.4
25th Jul 2011
Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil Patrick Harris talks Smurf sex and circus tricks.
April 18, 2023 - Charley Crockett
S28 Ep80
6.4
18th Apr 2023
Guest host Jordan Klepper looks at Ron DeSantis's feud with Disney, visits the country's largest gun show and chats with Charley Crockett about his album "The Man From Waco (Redux)."
April 27, 2023 - Sophia Bush
S28 Ep86
6.4
27th Apr 2023
Desi Lydic discusses Tucker Carlson's reemergence, exposes the dark side of the wellness industry, and talks with actress and activist Sophia Bush about her West End play "2:22 A Ghost Story."
Juan Williams
S16 Ep96
6.4
26th Jul 2011
Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.
June 18, 2025 - Matt Berninger
S30 Ep79
6.4
18th Jun 2025
Jordan Klepper covers the latest on a potential war with Iran, including the fight between Tucker Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz that was heard across the MAGA-verse and Trump's big decision to ignore the problem and focus on erecting flagpoles. Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic go head-to-head over the latest sports news: DeMarcus Cousins's outburst in Puerto Rico, Aaron Rodgers's surprise wedding, and Caitlin Clark's return to the WNBA. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and frontman of the band The National, Matt Berninger, sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss traveling back to his Midwest roots in his new solo album "Get Sunk." They talk about burning down the idea of who you are to find your authentic self, how he started writing songs on baseballs, connecting to Taylor Swift's honest songwriting, and how the song "Inland Ocean" is a prologue for the album.
March 22, 2023 - Heather McGhee
S28 Ep69
6.5
22nd Mar 2023
Al Franken looks at one lawmaker's callous opposition to free school meals, Jordan Klepper visits a pro-Trump protest in New York City, and author Heather McGhee talks about "The Sum of Us."
September 9, 2025 - Patrick McEnroe
S30 Ep97
6.5
9th Sep 2025
With Trump's cryptic and sexually suggestive birthday card to Epstein revealed, Michael Kosta dives into a lazy cover-up by the White House, a possible quid pro quo to buy Ghislaine Maxwell's silence, and an excuse to blame it on Biden. Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng spar over the biggest headlines in sports, including drunk crowds at the U.S. Open, Jalen Carter's spit-tacular start to the NFL season, and AI coming for jobs in minor league baseball. Former professional tennis player and International Tennis Hall of Fame president, Patrick McEnroe, and fellow former pro tennis player, Michael Kosta, dissect last week's U.S. Open, which McEnroe commented on for ESPN. McEnroe discusses the men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and how the two powerhouses are pushing each other and the sport forward, the importance of players like women's finalist Amanda Anisimova being open about their mental health.
Eddie Izzard
S8 Ep72
6.5
3rd Jun 2003
Catherine Crier
Madeleine Albright
S8 Ep73
6.5
4th Jun 2003
Kevin James
Harrison Ford
S8 Ep79
6.5
16th Jun 2003
Harrison Ford
Anthony Hopkins
S8 Ep132
6.5
23rd Oct 2003
Anthony Hopkins
Richard Clarke
S9 Ep45
6.5
30th Mar 2004
Vivica A. Fox
Terry McAuliffe
S9 Ep83
6.5
28th Jun 2004
Terry McAuliffe
Michael Isikoff
S9 Ep90
6.5
13th Jul 2004
Catherine Weitz
Bryan Keefer
S9 Ep104
6.5
12th Aug 2004
Bryan Keefer
Gwyneth Paltrow
S9 Ep119
6.5
16th Sep 2004
George Carlin
Seymour Hersh
S9 Ep125
6.5
29th Sep 2004
Wynton Marsalis
Christopher Hitchens
S9 Ep152
6.5
1st Dec 2004
Bill Kristol
Hanna Rosin
S10 Ep82
6.5
27th Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Hanna Rosin! Plus, Jon discusses the President's current agenda.
Marci Hamilton
S10 Ep84
6.5
11th Jul 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "God vs. the Gavel," Marci Hamilton! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "The Fountain of Youth."
Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein
S10 Ep88
6.5
18th Jul 2005
TONIGHT: Washington Post editors, Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein!
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
S10 Ep90
6.5
20th Jul 2005
TONIGHT: Co-Host of "Ring of Fire," Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.! Plus, Rob Corddry and Ed Helms report on the President's Supreme Court nominee.
Senator Rick Santorum
S10 Ep92
6.5
25th Jul 2005
TONIGHT: Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Lance Armstrong's recent win of the Tour de France.
Miles O'Brien
S10 Ep98
6.5
4th Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Anchor of CNN's "American Morning," Miles O'Brien! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Cooter."
John Hockenberry
S10 Ep101
6.5
10th Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Journalist, John Hockenberry! Plus, the latest headlines!
Andre Benjamin
S10 Ep102
6.5
11th Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "Four Brothers," Andre Benjamin! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God".
John Irving
S10 Ep105
6.5
17th Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Until I Find You," John Irving! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "So You Want to be a Supreme Court Judge?"
John Richardson
S10 Ep106
6.5
18th Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "My Father The Spy," John H. Richardson! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black!
Sen. Trent Lott
S10 Ep109
6.5
24th Aug 2005
TONIGHT: Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding Cats, A Life in Politics". Plus, Samantha Bee investigates "Ousted Councilmen."
Dr. Marc Siegel
S10 Ep111
6.5
6th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "False Alarm," Dr. Marc Siegel! Plus, the latest headlines!
Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 1
S10 Ep114
6.5
12th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "The Republican War on Science," Chris Mooney! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" in Dayton, TN. This is Day 1 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 2
S10 Ep115
6.5
13th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "A Man without a Country ", Kurt Vonnegut! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" at the Bronx Zoo. This is Day 2 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 3
S10 Ep116
6.5
14th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Guest Panel! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" at a Creationist gift shop. This is Day 3 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
Alan Alda
S10 Ep118
6.5
20th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed," Alan Alda! Plus, new correspondent Dan Bakkedahl reports on "Bumvertising."
George Clooney
S10 Ep120
6.5
22nd Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "Good Night, and Good Luck", George Clooney! Plus the latest headlines.
Dr. Irwin Redlener
S10 Ep121
6.5
26th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Director, at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Dr. Irwin Redlener. Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".
Viggo Mortensen
S10 Ep122
6.5
27th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen!
Sen. Chuck Schumer
S10 Ep124
6.5
29th Sep 2005
TONIGHT: Senator of New York, Senator Charles Schumer!
Louis Freeh
S10 Ep131
6.5
19th Oct 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "My FBI", Louis Freeh! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God".
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
S10 Ep132
6.5
20th Oct 2005
TONIGHT: Star of Doom, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
Doris Kearns Goodwin
S10 Ep135
6.5
26th Oct 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Team of Rivals", Doris Kearns Goodwin!
Janis Karpinski
S10 Ep136
6.5
27th Oct 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "One Woman's Army", Janis Karpinski!
Sen. Barbara Boxer
S10 Ep138
6.5
1st Nov 2005
TONIGHT: California Senator, Barbara Boxer!
Robert Ray
S10 Ep140
6.5
3rd Nov 2005
TONIGHT: The former independent counsel who investigated the Monica Lewinsky case and Whitewater during the Clinton years, Robert Ray!
Keira Knightley
S10 Ep143
6.5
9th Nov 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "Pride & Prejudice," Keira Knightley! Plus Rob Corddry on "You Paid For It ... With Your Money," and Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Martha Stewart
S10 Ep145
6.5
14th Nov 2005
TONIGHT: Star of Martha and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart!
Rosario Dawson
S10 Ep146
6.5
15th Nov 2005
TONIGHT: Star of Rent, Rosario Dawson! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
John Hodgman
S10 Ep147
6.5
16th Nov 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "The Areas of My Expertise", John Hodgman!
Nancy Pelosi
S10 Ep151
6.5
30th Nov 2005
TONIGHT: California Congresswoman, Nancy Pelosi!
President Jimmy Carter
S10 Ep153
6.5
5th Dec 2005
TONIGHT: Author of Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis, former President Jimmy Carter!
Howard Stern
S10 Ep157
6.5
13th Dec 2005
TONIGHT: Radio talk show host, Howard Stern!
George Packer
S11 Ep1
6.5
4th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Author of The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq, George Packer!
Sharon Weinberger
S11 Ep94
6.5
26th Jul 2006
TONIGHT: Defense reporter and author of Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld, Sharon Weinberger. Also, Lewis Black in "Back in Black.
Dr. Alon Ben-Meir
S11 Ep95
6.5
27th Jul 2006
TONIGHT: NYU Professor, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir.
Jim McGreevey
S11 Ep122
6.5
28th Sep 2006
Tonight, former Governor of New Jersey and author of The Confession, Jim McGreevey.
James Baker
S11 Ep127
6.5
9th Oct 2006
Tonight former Secretary of State and author of Work Hard, Study...
Lou Dobbs
S11 Ep129
6.5
11th Oct 2006
Tonight the host of CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight, Lou Dobbs.
John Ashcroft
S11 Ep133
6.5
18th Oct 2006
Tonight fromer U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Sacha Baron Cohen
S11 Ep138
6.5
2nd Nov 2006
Tonight comedian and star of Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen.
Dustin Hoffman
S11 Ep142
6.5
9th Nov 2006
Tonight actor and co-star of Stranger Than Fiction, Dustin Hoffman.
Michael Oren
S12 Ep6
6.5
16th Jan 2007
Tonight journalist and author of Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in the Middle East 1776 to the Present, Michael Oren.Jon begins by looking at Steve Jobs introduction of the IPhone and then on to Iraq and the White House's public relations offensive to sell Bush's new strategy. Jon discusses Bush's plan further with John Oliver, Senior Policy Analyst. Finally, Jon delves deeper into criticism of the Bush plan with an in depth analysis of Rep. David Wu's comments comparing Bush to Star Trek's Klingons, with Senior Star Trek Analogy Analysts, Leonard Nimoy and George Takei.
Jerry Rice
S12 Ep7
6.5
17th Jan 2007
Tonight former pro-football player and author of Go Long!: My Journey and Beyond the Game and the Fame, Jerry Rice.Jon begins by looking at Castro and the several conflicting reports surrounding his health, including one report stating that Castro had to be implanted with an artificial anus. Jon then looks at Obama's announcement stating that he is starting an exploratory committee in a segment called Countdown to Obamania. Jon then looks at the American Idol premiere with John Hodgman, Resident Expert. Finally, Rob Riggle looks at local politics with a man who changed his name to Andy Griffith in order to run in the election for local sheriff.
Robin Wright Penn
S12 Ep8
6.5
18th Jan 2007
Tonight actress and star of Hounddog, Robin Wright Penn.Jon first looks at the Doomsday Clock which was set five minutes ahead, now five minutes before midnight and world wide armageddon. Jon then looks at the start of the non-binding resolution extravaganza, where each Senator seemingly has his own resolution. Jon then looks at NBC's Dateline segment where they capture would-be child predators on camera and confront them, and ABC's Primetime Live response to that ratings grabber. Don Bakkedahl takes that story deeper by taking a look at exploitative television by seeing how people react to shocking behavior. Finally, Jon looks at Rick Sanchez, the reporter who volunteered to taser himself on camera, and all the would be reporters who follow in his painful, sometimes arousing footsteps in Taser Wars 2007.
Gen. Rupert Smith
S12 Ep9
6.5
22nd Jan 2007
Tonight former British Army General Rupert Smith, author of The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World.Jon begins with a look at the President's State of the Union Address and Bush's strong use of the word strong. Jon discusses with Jason Jones, Senior Political Analyst, the piece of mind we Americans sacrifice when we watch the news about Iraq. Jon briefly looks at all the new nominees who dropped their hat into the presidential race of 2008. Finally, Jon looks at the online newspaper versus the paper kind, and how people are using the vows section of the N.Y. Times to tell their life story as well as living obituaries, where the dead person speaks his own obituary.
Scott McClellan
S12 Ep11
6.5
24th Jan 2007
Tonight former White House press secretary Scott McClellan.Jon begins with a thorough review of the President's State of the Union address. Rob Riggle and Samantha Bee then report on their overall impressions of the speech. Finally, Jon looks at the Democrats and medias response to Bush's speech.
Sen. Charles Schumer
S12 Ep12
6.5
25th Jan 2007
Tonight New York Senator Charles Schumer.Jon begins with a look at Senator John Kerry's long winded speech about how he is not running for President. Finally, Jon looks at Wolf Blitzer's interview of Dick Cheney and his lack of commenting on anything, specifically how he refuses to answer any question about his lesbian daughter.
Bill Gates
S12 Ep13
6.5
29th Jan 2007
Tonight the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates and his quick exit after the interview.Jon starts the show with a look at who has or has not said they will run for President. Indecision '08 continues with Jon focusing on two of the Democratic candidates. First, Jon looks at Hillary Clinton and her joking about her husband's infidelity. Finally, Jon looks at the media's overreaction to Obama attending a muslim private school.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
S12 Ep14
6.5
30th Jan 2007
Tonight astrophysicist and author of Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandries, Neil deGrasse Tyson.Jon begins with a look at the Scooter Libby trial with a summary as to how it all began. Furthermore, John Oliver, Senior White House Correspondent comments on the Libby trial in more detail. Finally, Jon looks at how the primaries are now being moved up to earlier and earlier dates. He discusses this with John Hodgman, Resident Expert.
Bill Richardson
S12 Ep43
6.5
28th Mar 2007
Tonight, current Governor of New Mexico and 2008 presidential candidate who is also promoting his book, 'Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life', Bill Richardson. Jon begins with a look at Bush's repsonse to the Dems troop withdrawal bill in a segment called "Furious George". Jon then talks with John Hodgman about the President's use of executive privilege. Finally, Larry Wilmore & John Oliver look at the n-word and whether it should be banned in a segment entitled "Wilmore & Oliver Investigates".
Philip Zimbardo
S12 Ep44
6.5
29th Mar 2007
Tonight, psychologist Philip Zimbardo promotes his new book, The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil.
Andrew Card
S12 Ep49
6.5
16th Apr 2007
Tonight, former White House Chief of Staff for President George W. Bush, Andy Card. Jon begins the show with the fired U.S. attorney's scandal. Over 5 million White House staffer e-mails have gone missing, including some containing information about the fired attorneys in a segment called "The Amazing Erase". The White House claims that the e-mails were mistakenly erased. To put the story in perspective, Jon calls Sen. Ted Stevens(R) from Alaska to help explain the complexity of the internet and email. Furthermore, Jon talks with Senior Technology Correspondent Jason Jones about how easily these e-mails could be accidentally erased.
Sig Hansen
S12 Ep50
6.5
17th Apr 2007
Tonight, Norwegian fisherman Sig Hansen from the show Deadliest Catch on the Discovery Channel. Jon begins the show with a brief talk about the big rainstorm in the Northeast. Jon then talks about Paul Wolfowitz who used his influence at the World Bank to get a promotion and raise for his girlfriend in a segment called "Loan Wolf". On a lighter note, Jon talks about Richard Gere who over the weekend kissed a Bollywood star during an AIDS awareness rally in India in a segment called "American Gigolo". This kiss led to massive protests in India since public displays of affection are frowned upon there. Senior Mumbai Bureau Chief Aasif Mandvi talks with Jon about the protests, which included burning effigies of Gere on the street. Finally, Rob Riggle goes to Largo, FL and talks with Steve Stanton who was fired from his job as a city manager because he is transgendered in a segment called "Suddenly Susan".
Ali Allawi
S12 Ep51
6.5
18th Apr 2007
Tonight, former Minister of Trade, Defense, & later Finance in the Interim Iraq Governing Council, Ali Allawi, who is also promoting his new book, The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace. Jon begins tonight's show with "Mess O'Potamia", where amid one of the bloodiest days in Iraq, 6 Shiite cabinet ministers resigned because Prime Minister al-Maliki will not set a timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal. Also, Jon looks at Bush's new war czar position, which has been created to apparently cut through all the federal bureaucracy bogging down the Iraq War. Since the position has been rejected by 5 generals that have been asked to fill the spot, the White House is changing the name from "war czar" to "execution manager". Finally, Senior Financial Correspondent John Oliver talks with Jon about the contradictions plaguing the U.S. economy as the stock market hits an all time high, but the dollar has reduced in value by half as $1 now equals 2 British pounds.
Matt Cooper
S12 Ep53
6.5
23rd Apr 2007
Tonight, journalist for the Condé Nast Portfolio, Matt Cooper. Jon begins tonight show with a look at France's runoff election for President between conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist Segolene Royal. Jon then does a brief recap of the Alberto Gonbzalez testimony and talks with Senior Washington Correspondent John Oliver about Bush's reaction to the testimony. Finally, Samantha Bee does a story about Earth Day in a segment called "Man v. Earth: The Wreckoning".
Jeremy Paxman
S12 Ep65
6.5
14th May 2007
Tonight, BBC news reporter and author of the new book, On Royalty: A Very Polite Inquiry into Some Strangely Related Families, Jeremy Paxman. The show begins with a clip of Bush "The Decider" taking matters into his own hands and conducting an orchestra during the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. The fired U.S. attorney's scandal continues as Alberto Gonzalez testifies about what he doesn't remember before the House Judiciary Committee in a segment called "House A.G.". Senior Legal Correspondent Rob Riggle talks with Jon about how White House officials can never comment before, during, and after investigations into wrongdoing in a segment called "Speak No Evil". Finally, Samantha Bee in "This Week In God" talks about the history of Mormons as it relates to current presidential candidate Mitt Romney & about a hispanic man in Florida who founded a church based on the claim that he is the Antichrist.
Brink Lindsey
S12 Ep68
6.5
17th May 2007
Tonight, contributing editor to Reason Magazine & author of the new book The Age of Abundance: How Prosperity Transformed America's Politics and Culture, Brink Lindsey.
Zaki Chehab
S12 Ep69
6.5
21st May 2007
Tonight, journalist and author of Inside Hamas: The Untold Story of the Militant Islamic Movement, Zaki Chehab. The show begins with some breaking news out of the Middle East that amazingly has nothing to do with the U.S. in a segment called "Middle East Trouble?" Military forces in Lebanon attacked a Palestinian refugee camp that harbored an al-Qaeda sect called Fatah al-Islam. Senior Beirut Correspondent Jason Jones stops by to give his report on the breaking news out of Lebanon. The end of an era is at hand as Bush and Blair part ways in a segment called "The End of the Affair". Jon provides us with a touching montage of Bush & Blair's greatest moments together with Dirty Dancing's "I've Had The Time Of My Life" playing in the background.
Margaret Spellings
S12 Ep70
6.5
22nd May 2007
Tonight, the current Secretary of Education under President Bush, Margaret Spellings. Jon begins tonights show with the new Immigration Reform Bill being proposed in Congress in a segment called "Aliens v. Senators". Senior Immigration Correspondent Aasif Mandvi goes over some of the more complicated parts of the bill with Jon. Finally, Dan Bakkedahl experiences the joy in what it's like to be a Mexican crossing the border illegally in a segment called "Mexodus".
Lt. Col. Kevin Robbins
S12 Ep71
6.5
23rd May 2007
Tonight, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”, Lt. Col. Kevin Robbins. Jon begins the show with "Mess O'Potomac" as the Democrats withdraw any timetables they had in their Iraq War funding bill, instead opting for a series of objectives that have to be met by the Iraqi's. Who determines if they meet these objectives, why Bush of course. Jon nails Senator Harry Reid who agreed with the new bill, even though it's substantially similar to Senator John Warner's bill, which Reid previously said was weak and compared it to an old cup of tea sitting on a table for a few weeks. Jon then looks at Jimmy Carter's comment that the Bush administration is the worst in history. Senior Presidential Historian John Oliver talks with Jon and delve into Carter's comments and about past president's that may have been worse.
Rep. Ron Paul
S12 Ep73
6.5
4th Jun 2007
Tonight, Jon talks with Republican candidate for President, Ron Paul. Jon begins tonight's show by describing his vacation last week to Greece where he met a man named Andrew on the plane, who incidentally is the same man who caused the tuberculosis scare around the world. "Clusterf@#k to the White House" continues as Jon reports on the recent Democrat debate. Jon looks at the multitude of raise your hand questions by Wolf Blitzer, the we all speak the same language of Hillary Clinton, the Edwards/Obama snaps, & Biden's glory hole rhetoric. Finally, Jon calls Larry Flynt to discuss his recent Washington Post ad offering $1 million for proof that any government official had an extramarital affair.
Michael Barone
S12 Ep75
6.5
6th Jun 2007
Tonight, political analyst and author of Our First Revolution: The Remarkable British Upheaval That Inspired America's Founding Fathers, Michael Barone. Jon begins with "Clusterf@#k to the White House" and a look at Tuesday's Republican debate. Jon highlights some of the debate's finer points from whether the candidates would invade Iraq given what they know now, would they allow openly gay members of the military, and general 'I believe in God' comments and fear mongering. Also, Senior Campaign Theologian John Oliver talks with Jon about God's use of lightning during the debate when Giuliani was speaking about abortion. Finally, Lewis Black in "Back in Black" reports on new technology. Lewis talks about Big Brother in google's new Street View option in google map, a new device allowing movie theatre patrons to rat out rude behavior, and myspace.com reporting the identities of sex predators.
David Steinberg
S12 Ep77
6.5
11th Jun 2007
Tonight, comedian and author of The Book of David, David Steinberg. Jon begins with the weekends big story as Peter Pace, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was ousted from his position. As CNN attempted to cover this major news story, they were interrupted by the biggest news story of them all, Paris Hilton entering a car going to jail. Jon shows us that as reluctant as CNN was in covering this story, they did it all day anyway. Next, Jon covers Bush's trip to Europe where Bush was treated like a rock star in Albania in a segment called "Albaniacs". Jon calls Dennis Miller for some help in creating a Bush/Albania joke. Bush also met with the Pope for the first time and Senior Papist Jason Jones talks with Jon about Bush's visit. Finally, Resident Expert John Hodgman talks with Jon about why mixed martial arts is so popular.
Bob Shrum
S12 Ep78
6.5
12th Jun 2007
Tonight, political consultant and author of No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner, Bob Shrum. Jon begins tonight with the Senate's debate over whether they should even vote on the immigration bill in a segment called "Kill Bill". Jon then reports on Alberto Gonzales' no confidence vote in the Senate, again, to see if they should vote on it at all, in a segment called "Kill Bill Volume 2". Finally, Samantha Bee reports on whether the U.S.
Allan Brandt
S12 Ep79
6.5
13th Jun 2007
Tonight, the author of The Cigarette Century: The Rise, Fall, and Deadly Persistence of the Product That Defined America, Allan Brandt. "Mess O'Potamia" continues as Jon reports on the second bombing of a holy Shi'ite mosque in Samara by insurgents. Jon reports on Bush's war czar Douglas Lute who says that progress in the war is uneven. Jon also talks about how the military is now fighting alongside the very same insurgents they were fighting against, which brings to mind that old adage, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. The segment ends with Senior Iraq Correspondent Aasif Mandvi talking with Jon about these new developments in Iraq. Finally, Senior Black Correspondent Larry Wilmore didn't have much to say about any African-American related news, so after putting on a Detroit Red Wings cap he became a Senior Mexican Correspondent and talked with Jon about immigration reform.
Greg Bear
S12 Ep84
6.5
21st Jun 2007
Tonight, author Greg Bear promotes his new novel Quantico.
Josh Rushing
S12 Ep89
6.5
16th Jul 2007
Tonight, author of Mission Al Jazeera: Build a Bridge, Seek the Truth, Change the World, U.S. Marine Captain Josh Rushing, a former press officer for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Jon returns after two weeks off and begins by reporting on the Scooter Libby commutation. Next, Jon reports on the 'progress' made in Iraq the last two weeks in "Mess O'Potomac". As the Iraqi Parliament is taking off the whole month of August because of the sweltering heat in Baghdad, Jon reports on the Iraqi report card released by the Bush administration last week. Jon also shows us the political contortions used by the Bush administration to sell this progress. Senior Military Affairs Correspondent Rob Riggle talks with Jon about these latest developments. Finally, John Oliver files a report on Sen. James Inhofe's proposal to make English the official language of the U.S. in a segment called "Language Burier".
Matt Groening
S12 Ep91
6.5
18th Jul 2007
Tonight, the creator of The Simpsons, who is also promoting the upcoming Simpsons Movie, Matt Groening. Jon begins the show tonight commenting on the Atlanta Falcons quarterback arrested for dogfighting. Jon then reports on the Senate all-nighter as Dems try to tire Republicans out with debate over the Iraq War in a segment called "C-Span After Dark". As Jon notes, the all-night session had a simple message, 'Let Us Vote'. Dems want to vote on an amendment that would bring the troops home by next April while the Republicans are using a filibuster to block them from even voting. The final tally, 52-47, short of the 60 votes needed. Political Theatre Critic John Oliver highlights some of the more dramatic aspects of the Senate debates. Washington Bureau Chief Aasif Mandvi talks with Jon about the sacrifice Senators made in staying up all night.
Robert Pallitto
S12 Ep94
6.5
24th Jul 2007
Tonight, political scientist and author of Presidential Secrecy and the Law, Robert Pallitto. Jon devotes the entire episode to the CNN YouTube debate last night in a segment called "Indecision v.2.008". Senior Political Reporter Jason Jones talks about his concern that everyday people asking candidates questions threatens real life reporters. Finally, John Oliver takes over Demitri Martin's "Trendspotting" and asks the question whether the YouTube debate has youthanized politics.
Rob Gifford
S12 Ep95
6.5
25th Jul 2007
Tonight, a correspondent on National Public Radio and author of China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power, Rob Gifford. Jon begins tonight reporting on the House Judiciary Committee citing Josh Bolten and Harriet Miers with contempt of Congress for refusing to testify under oath about the Alberto Gonzalez firings. Who enforces this contempt of Congress charge, why Alberto Gonzalez of course. Jon continues by looking at Alberto's testimony yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a segment called "Hearing Problems". Alberto's 'I don't recalls' have transformed into flat out refusals to answer any questions. Senior White House Correspondent Rob Riggle discusses the situation with Jon. Finally, Lewis Black in "Back in Black".
Matt Damon
S12 Ep100
6.5
2nd Aug 2007
Tonight, actor and star of the new film The Bourne Ultimatum, Matt Damon. Jon begins tonight with another Dick Cheney fun fact in a segment called "You Don't Know Dick". When Dick was secretary of defense for the first President Bush, he met with King Hassan of Morocco. As the meeting started, the king put a small silver box containing a fragment of the Koran in his translator's hand and swore him to secrecy on pain of death, whereupon Cheney said, "Damn, I need one of those”. Next, Jon reports on how the presidential candidates use food in there internet clips in a segment called "Indecision v. 2.008: Food Edition". Jon shows us various clips: the Clintons eating at a Dairy Queen, dinner with Barack contest winners converse, Edwards eats at Wendy's for his 30th anniversary, and Giuliani apparently doesn't eat food, just terrorists. Finally, "Clusterf@#k to the White House" continues as Clinton v.
Sen. Barack Obama
S12 Ep110
6.5
22nd Aug 2007
Tonight, presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama. Jon begins tonight reporting on the impatience President Bush is trying to quell about the Iraq War and the concerns over the Iraqi Parliament's vacation time in August due to the 130 degree heat in Iraq. Jon goes to Senior Baghdad Correspondent Rob Riggle who's in Iraq in a segment called "Operation Macho Kick-Ass". Riggle shows us some clips of American troops wishing the Iraqi Parliament a good vacation as they do menial tasks around Iraq. Finally, Jon reports on the complex intricacies that is American foreign policy in a segment called "America To The Rescue". For example, invading Iraq has strengthened Iran, creating fear in Saudi Arabia, leading to the U.S. selling $20 billion of weapons to the Saudi's, thus intimidating the Israeli's who are afraid of Hamas which is supported by the Saudi's, causing the U.S. to increase military aid to Israel by 25% or $30 billion over 10 years.
Lt. Col. John Nagl
S12 Ep111
6.5
23rd Aug 2007
Tonight, one of the military's staff who helped write the Counterinsurgency Field Manual, Lt. Col. John Nagl. Jon first reports on President Bush, who goes over a list of America's past wars to gain support for the Iraq War in a segment called "War Wars". Bush has also apparently changed his mind and is now comparing Iraq to Vietnam, saying that America's mistake was not starting the Vietnam War, but ending it. Senior Political Correspondent Aasif Mandvi reviews Bush's speech from Crawford TX talking about the potential benefits of prolonging the Vietnam War. For instance, Bush would have prolonged his college career to avoid being sent over to Vietnam and would have become a smarter man. Another added benefit, the splendor that would be the Vietnam Memorial, which could be seen from space as it stretches from D.C. to Times Square with the names of the victims.
Jodie Foster
S12 Ep113
6.5
11th Sep 2007
Tonight, actress Jodie Foster promotes her new movie, The Brave One. Jon begins tonight's show reporting on the overly hyped Petraeus report on the progress made in Iraq in a segment called "Iraq Me Dave Petraeus". As Jon notes, Petraeus' testimony before the House had some mic problems. Petraeus also gave a disclaimer before officially testifying saying that he wrote the report himself and not the White House. But as Jon shows us in back to back clips, Petraeus and Bush essentially speak the same language. Resident Expert John Hodgman stopped by to talk with Jon about his keys to success and how Bush consistently redefines failure as success.
Douglas Farah
S12 Ep115
6.5
13th Sep 2007
Tonight, journalist and author of Merchant of Death: Money, Guns, Planes, and the Man Who Makes War Possible, Douglas Farah. Jon begins tonight's show with an update on Senator John McCain's Straight Talk Express bus now changed into the No Surrender bus. Jon called John over the phone to see how the new bus was treating the Senator. Next, Jon talks about Petraeus' Senate testimony and the 7 minutes allowed per Senator to ask their questions in a segment called "Iraq Me: Dave Petraeus". Senator Barbara Boxer spent the entire 7 minutes not asking a single question. Finally, Samantha Bee in a segment called "This Week In God: Back to School Edition". The religious topics this evening: a plan to teach Arabic in a public school in Brooklyn whose principal was eventually fired for a white Jewish lady, footbaths for Muslims in a university unisex bathroom, and a religious university created by the founder of Dominoes pizza.
James McAvoy
S13 Ep83
6.5
23rd Jun 2008
Tonight, actor James McAvoy talks about his new movie with Angeline Jolie, Wanted.
Hooman Majd
S13 Ep122
6.5
29th Sep 2008
Wyatt Cenac watches the debate with some elderly Jewish residents, and Hooman Majd explains that it's within Iran's rights to have nuclear enrichment of uranium on their own soil.
Amity Shlaes
S13 Ep130
6.5
13th Oct 2008
Amity Shlaes discusses her book "The Forgotten Man".
Fareed Zakaria
S14 Ep7
6.5
14th Jan 2009
Marcus Schrenker is caught faking his own death. Hillary Clinton gets sleepy at her confirmation hearing. Lewis Black lists the mega corporations asking for bailouts, and Fareed Zakaria talks about terrorism in India.
Craig Mullaney
S14 Ep34
6.5
10th Mar 2009
West Point graduate, Rhodes Scholar, Army Ranger and author of the new book 'The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education'.
Ken Salazar
S14 Ep63
6.5
7th May 2009
The current U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar talks to Jon tonight.
Frank Partnoy
S14 Ep64
6.5
11th May 2009
Financial commentator and author of "The Match King: Ivar Kreuger, The Financial Genius Behind a Century of Wall Street Scandals", Frank Partnoy is on the show tonight.
Sally Jenkins
S14 Ep99
6.5
23rd Jul 2009
The author and historian sits down with Jon to discuss a largely unknown anti-Confederacy rebellion in Civil War Mississippi.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
S15 Ep4
6.5
7th Jan 2010
President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.
Jerry Seinfeld
S15 Ep35
6.5
10th Mar 2010
Eric Massa disappoints Glenn Beck, and Jerry Seinfeld sees the humor in marriage.
Michael Lewis
S15 Ep37
6.5
15th Mar 2010
Aasif Mandvi dresses up as Captain Moneybags, and Michael Lewis discusses subprime mortgages.
Jude Law
S15 Ep38
6.5
16th Mar 2010
Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill, and Jude Law discusses health care.
Josh Fox
S15 Ep80
6.5
21st Jun 2010
The writer and filmmaker discusses his latest documentary about the environmental and social impact of the largest natural gas drilling boom in history.
Jason Bateman
S15 Ep100
6.5
10th Aug 2010
The star of "Arrested Development" and "Extract" returns to the show to talk about his new movie with Jennifer Aniston and Jeff Goldblum.
Ben Affleck
S15 Ep114
6.5
13th Sep 2010
The actor and director returns to the show to talk about his latest project.
Edward Norton
S15 Ep120
6.5
22nd Sep 2010
The Senate fails to repeal "don't ask, don't tell," and Edward Norton thinks Robert De Niro is weird.
Seth Green
S15 Ep155
6.5
7th Dec 2010
Creator, "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Special" The actor and director talks about his latest Star Wars parody.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
S16 Ep2
6.5
4th Jan 2011
Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
James Franco
S16 Ep14
6.5
25th Jan 2011
A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
Adm. Michael Mullen
S16 Ep20
6.5
3rd Feb 2011
Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
Philip K. Howard
S16 Ep57
6.5
2nd May 2011
The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
Daniel Radcliffe
S16 Ep91
6.5
18th Jul 2011
Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Radcliffe talks about the last "Harry Potter" movie.
October 21, 2021 - Tammy Duckworth & Michael Pollan
S27 Ep15
6.5
21st Oct 2021
Senator Tammy Duckworth talks about disability rights in the workplace, Michael Kosta quizzes people about current events, and author Michael Pollan discusses “This Is Your Mind on Plants.”
January 31, 2023 - PJ Morton
S28 Ep44
6.5
31st Jan 2023
Guest host D.L. Hughley tackles the news of the day and sits down for an interview with PJ Morton.
February 2, 2023 - Mac Phipps
S28 Ep46
6.5
2nd Feb 2023
Guest host D.L. Hughley tackles the news of the day and sits down for an interview with McKinley “Mac” Phipps.
October 18, 2023 - Rhiannon Giddens
S28 Ep90
6.5
18th Oct 2023
Guest host Michael Kosta discusses President Biden's diplomatic visit to Israel and examines the wasteful bottled water industry, and Rhiannon Giddens talks about her album "You're the One."
February 1, 2023 - Domonique Foxworth
S28 Ep45
6.6
1st Feb 2023
Guest host D.L. Hughley tackles the news of the day and sits down for an interview with Domonique Foxworth.
March 28, 2023 - Diane Guerrero
S28 Ep72
6.6
28th Mar 2023
John Leguizamo looks at the Republican response to the Nashville school shooting and has a dance-off with break-dancer Crazy Legs, and actor Diane Guerrero talks about representation.
June 17, 2025 - Bill Clinton & James Patterson
S30 Ep78
6.6
17th Jun 2025
Jordan Klepper dives into Trump's Irish exit from Canada's G7 Summit to explore a "better than a ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, and how Trump's threats against Iran's ayatollah started an intra-MAGA beef with Tucker Carlson. Plus, Michael Kosta finds a delicious way to capitalize on the situation in Iran. Was Trump's parade a military celebration or a show of authoritarian power? Jordan Klepper hit the streets of Washington, D.C., to talk to MAGA during Trump's $45 million military parade. Klepper asks folks how they feel about DOGE cuts, the L.A. protests, and whether they showed up to celebrate the military or the president's birthday. "If you don't like who's being elected, and you don't like what they're doing, you got to get out there and fight for it. And one of the things that we try to do in this book is to make people see that."
October 18, 2021 - Eve
S27 Ep12
6.6
18th Oct 2021
Trevor covers ongoing drama among congressional Democrats, Jordan Klepper visits a rowdy Trump rally in Des Moines, Iowa, and Eve discusses her ABC show "Queens."
Tyra Banks
S24 Ep101
6.7
8th May 2019
Trevor welcomes supermodel, entrepreneur and media mogul Tyra Banks to The Daily Show.
Kate Hudson
S7 Ep119
6.7
24th Sep 2002
Anjelica Houston
Randy Jackson
S8 Ep63
6.7
12th May 2003
Randy Jackson
Drew Barrymore
S9 Ep23
6.7
12th Feb 2004
TONIGHT: Actress Drew Barrymore.
Rebecca Romijn-Stamos
S9 Ep57
6.7
27th Apr 2004
Norm Macdonald
Gov. Bill Richardson
S9 Ep93
6.7
27th Jul 2004
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Matt Taibbi
S10 Ep85
6.7
12th Jul 2005
TONIGHT: Author of "Spanking the Donkey," Matt Taibbi! Plus, "Wide World Quasi Sports."
Michelle Yeoh
S10 Ep154
6.7
6th Dec 2005
TONIGHT: Star of Memoirs of a Geisha, Michelle Yeoh!
Ken Auletta
S10 Ep156
6.7
8th Dec 2005
TONIGHT: Editor of The New Yorker, Ken Auletta!
James Risen
S11 Ep3
6.7
9th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: NY Times reporter and author of State of War, James Risen!
Michael Beschloss
S11 Ep17
6.7
1st Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Author and historian, Michael Beschloss!
Will Arnett
S11 Ep21
6.7
9th Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Arrested Development, Will Arnett!
Peter Tertzakian
S11 Ep23
6.7
14th Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World, Peter Tertzakian!
Rahm Emanuel
S11 Ep147
6.7
27th Nov 2006
TONIGHT: Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D, Rep-ILL, chair of the Congressional Campaign Committee for 2006 elections.
Meredith Vieria
S12 Ep24
6.7
15th Feb 2007
Tonight the co-host of Today, Meredith Vieria.Jon begins with a review of the House of Representatives debate and inaction as they try to pass their non-binding resolution. Jon then looks at Iran who, according to the U.S. government, is supplying weapons to insurgents in Iraq. Finally, Jon discusses this Iranian development with John Oliver, Senior Military Speculator.
James Harding
S13 Ep84
6.7
24th Jun 2008
Tonight, the editor from The Times in London, James Harding talks about his new book Alpha Dogs: The Americans Who Turned Political Spin into a Global Business.
Coldplay
S13 Ep85
6.7
25th Jun 2008
Tonight, English rock band Coldplay sing a few songs from their new album, Viva La Vida.
Andrew Ward
S13 Ep87
6.7
14th Jul 2008
Author Andrew Ward discusses his new book, The Slaves' War.
Geo Beach
S13 Ep94
6.7
24th Jul 2008
Geo Beach, host of the History Channel's "Tougher in Alaska," tells Jon why America's coldest state is also its greatest.
Michael Wolff
S14 Ep2
6.7
6th Jan 2009
Author Michael Wolff.
Dev Patel
S14 Ep18
6.7
3rd Feb 2009
The star of Slumdog Millionaire drops by to promote the Oscar-nominated movie.
Randall Balmer
S14 Ep20
6.7
5th Feb 2009
Author of God in the White House: A History: How Faith Shaped the Presidency from John F. Kennedy to George W.
Jeff Bezos
S14 Ep25
6.7
23rd Feb 2009
Jeff Bezos the founder of Amazon.
Ian McShane
S14 Ep38
6.7
17th Mar 2009
Actor Ian McShane talks about his new show 'Kings'.
Rep. Anthony Weiner
S15 Ep20
6.7
4th Feb 2010
Rachel Maddow eviscerates everyone, and Anthony Weiner fights for health care reform.
Jenny Sanford
S15 Ep21
6.7
8th Feb 2010
Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.
Jeff Garlin
S15 Ep26
6.7
23rd Feb 2010
Wyatt Cenac looks into Bank of America's hidden fees, and Jeff Garlin discusses his food addiction.
Helen Mirren
S15 Ep85
6.7
29th Jun 2010
The Academy Award-winning actor discusses her latest film about Nevada's first legal brothel.
Mitch Daniels
S16 Ep119
6.7
21st Sep 2011
Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.
September 28, 2021 - Davido
S27 Ep2
6.7
28th Sep 2021
Dulcé Sloan reacts to a drastic technology crackdown in China, Roy Wood Jr. honors pioneering Black models, and Nigerian-American musician Davido discusses his album "A Better Time."
March 7, 2023 - Bomani Jones
S28 Ep60
6.7
7th Mar 2023
Guest host Marlon Wayans looks at Fox News's selective use of January 6 footage, his "friend" 'Quon chops it up with Mayor Eric Adams, and Bomani Jones discusses his show "Game Theory."
March 29, 2023 - Princess Nokia
S28 Ep73
6.7
29th Mar 2023
John Leguizamo reacts to Mike Pence being ordered to testify before a grand jury about Donald Trump, and multi-hyphenate Princess Nokia discusses her EP "i love you but this is goodbye."
October 16, 2023 - Ian Bremmer
S28 Ep88
6.7
16th Oct 2023
Guest host Michael Kosta examines Donald Trump's gag order, Jordan Klepper checks in with MAGA voters in New Hampshire, and political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the Israel-Hamas war.
Lester Holt
S24 Ep2
6.7
2nd Oct 2018
The White House launches a presidential text alert system, a 1985 police report describes Brett Kavanaugh's involvement in a bar fight, and NBC's Lester Holt stops by.
Tracee Ellis Ross
S25 Ep144
6.7
21st Aug 2020
Desi Lydic Fox-splains Kamala Harris, Dulce Sloan talks to drag queens getting out the vote, and "Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis Ross discusses moderating at the 2020 DNC and "The High Note."
September 17, 2024 - Luis "Lue" Elizondo
S29 Ep94
6.7
17th Sep 2024
Ronny Chieng covers the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Former Counterintelligence Special Agent Luis Elizondo discusses his new book, "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs."
March 14, 2023 - Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
S28 Ep64
6.7
14th Mar 2023
Guest host Kal Penn reacts to President Biden's flip-flop on oil drilling and looks at NASCAR's evolution, and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discusses climate change.
April 20, 2023 - Ryan Holiday
S28 Ep82
6.7
20th Apr 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."
November 13, 2023 - Lisa Leslie
S28 Ep104
6.7
13th Nov 2023
Guest host Leslie Jones reports on Sen. Tim Scott dropping out of the GOP presidential primary, helps families avoid politics at Thanksgiving and sits down with WNBA star Lisa Leslie.
February 9, 2023 - Lea Michele
S28 Ep50
6.7
9th Feb 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."
May 1, 2023 - Sasha Colby
S28 Ep87
6.7
1st May 2023
Guest presenter 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.
Solange Knowles
S25 Ep36
6.7
12th Dec 2019
Trevor highlights Trump family members’ rotten behavior, Dulce Sloan examines disheartening workplace studies, and Solange Knowles discusses “When I Get Home.”
Richard Lewis
S1 Ep5
6.8
11th Dec 1996
This is a place holder.
Seth Rogen
S14 Ep42
6.8
31st Mar 2009
Actor Seth Rogen talks about his latest movie 'Observe and Report'.
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
S16 Ep12
6.8
20th Jan 2011
Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
Jonathan Alter
S16 Ep15
6.8
26th Jan 2011
Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
Jason Bateman
S16 Ep100
6.8
2nd Aug 2011
Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and Jason Bateman talks R-rated body swaps.
February 13, 2023 - Lizz Winstead
S28 Ep51
6.8
13th Feb 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.
October 24, 2023 - Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
S28 Ep93
6.8
24th Oct 2023
Desus Nice discusses the latest news. Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah shares the inspiration behind his first novel, 'Chain-Gang All-Stars', and the reason he chose to have a Black woman protagonist.
November, 6 2023 - Joel Madden
S28 Ep100
6.8
6th Nov 2023
Sarah Silverman reports on Donald Trump finally taking the stand in court. Joel Madden discusses why it was important for him as a musician to create VEEPS, a streaming platform for live concerts.
November 3, 2021 - Katie Porter & Charlamagne Tha God
S27 Ep22
6.8
3rd Nov 2021
Democrats suffer major electoral losses, Representative Katie Porter discusses corporate abuse of a bankruptcy law, and Lenard "Charlamagne" McKelvey talks about Tha God's Honest Truth.
October 26, 2023 - Daniel Farris
S28 Ep95
6.8
26th Oct 2023
Desus Nice chats about the latest news, including billionaire franchise owners building stadiums that cost taxpayers lots of money. Grammy-nominated rapper Daniel Anthony Farris, known as "D Smoke", stops by.
Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin
S21 Ep151
6.8
13th Sep 2016
NFL star Colin Kaepernick protests during the national anthem, The Best F#@king News Team debates Kaepernick's patriotism, and Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin talk theSkimm.
Darnell L. Moore
S23 Ep124
6.8
28th Jun 2018
Hasan Minhaj reacts to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement, Trevor highlights progress for LGBTQ rights, and Darnell L. Moore discusses “No Ashes in the Fire.”
Valerie Jarrett
S24 Ep100
6.8
7th May 2019
Trevor sits down with author and former senior adviser to President Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett to discuss her book, "Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward."
November 16, 2021 - Ai Weiwei
S27 Ep28
6.8
16th Nov 2021
A racially charged complaint rocks the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, Ronny Chieng debates passersby about Thanksgiving, and Ai WeiWei discusses his memoir "1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows."
George Lucas
S15 Ep2
6.8
5th Jan 2010
John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.
January 17, 2023 - Morris Chestnut
S28 Ep36
6.8
17th Jan 2023
Comedian Leslie Jones debuts as guest host, Dulcé Sloan weighs in on Boston’s statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and Morris Chestnut talks about “The Best Man: The Final Chapters.”
October 25, 2023 - Sydney Colson
S28 Ep94
6.8
25th Oct 2023
Desus Nice takes on the day's biggest stories; including new House Speaker Mike Johnson and a Georgia restaurant's "Bad Parenting Fee". Tonight's guest is two-time WNBA "champion", Sydney Colson.
February 14, 2024 - Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch
S29 Ep3
6.8
14th Feb 2024
Jordan Klepper covers a not-so-special House election on Long Island, NY, journalist Joshua Green discusses his book "The Rebels," and actor Lashana Lynch talks about "Bob Marley: One Love."
October 6, 2021 - Monica Lewinsky
S27 Ep7
6.8
6th Oct 2021
Trevor's two "brothers" debate a congressional spending bill, The Daily Show explains how Hollywood works, and activist Monica Lewinsky discusses her documentary "15 Minutes of Fame."
Eddie Murphy
S26 Ep70
6.8
15th Mar 2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo's harassment scandal mounts, Jaboukie Young-White discusses COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Peter Hotez, and Eddie Murphy talks about his sequel movie "Coming 2 America."
February 8, 2023 - Alycia Baumgardner
S28 Ep49
6.8
8th Feb 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.
February 14, 2023 - Rep. Maxwell Frost
S28 Ep52
6.8
14th Feb 2023
Michael Kosta warns about 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.
Mark Jonathan Harris & Deborah Oppenheimer
S24 Ep102
6.8
9th May 2019
Writer and director Mark Jonathan Harris stops by The Daily Show to discuss his HBO documentary "Foster."
January 18, 2023 - Alexis McGill Johnson
S28 Ep37
6.8
18th Jan 2023
Leslie Jones covers Rep. George Santos's lies, Roy Wood Jr. joins the Golden State Warriors at the White House, and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights.
Wes Craven
S1 Ep6
6.9
12th Dec 1996
This is a place holder.
November 2, 2021 - Vanessa Nakate
S27 Ep21
6.9
2nd Nov 2021
SCOTUS disapproves of Texas's anti-abortion law, Desi Lydic examines how Taylor Swift fans are affecting Virginia's governor race, and Vanessa Nakate discusses her memoir "A Bigger Picture."
March 6, 2023 - Mason Gooding
S28 Ep59
6.9
6th Mar 2023
Guest host Marlon Wayans discusses the greatest hits from CPAC 2023 and the fight for reparations in California, and actor Mason Gooding talks about his role in Scream VI.
July 8, 2025 - Michael Luo
S30 Ep81
6.9
8th Jul 2025
The Department of Justice (and Michael Kosta) try to gaslight Ronny Chieng about a suddenly "nonexistent" Jeffrey Epstein client list, Trump lists Benjamin Netanyahu as a reference on his Nobel Peace Prize application, and the TSA ends their foot fetish. Ronny Chieng checks in on the status of Trump's trade war, including the president's half-firm decision on another tariff delay and his new international trade pen pal, "Mr. Japan." "History is written by the powerful, and the powerless are often left out of history." Michael Luo, author of "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America" and executive editor at The New Yorker, joins Ronny Chieng to discuss the untold stories of Asian American persistence and resilience in the face of bigotry.
Susie Essman
S25 Ep48
6.9
16th Jan 2020
Lev Parnas implicates President Trump in the Ukraine scheme, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover sports, and actor and comedian Susie Essman discusses "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Andrew Napolitano
S17 Ep12
6.9
27th Oct 2011
Mitt Romney remains second in polls, Europe's financial crisis causes market volatility, and Andrew Napolitano thinks that the government is wrong.
Marsai Martin
S24 Ep84
6.9
2nd Apr 2019
A whistleblower sounds the alarm about security clearances in the Trump administration, spring break spirals out of control in Miami, and Marsai Martin chats about Little.
Terry Crews
S27 Ep84
6.9
27th Apr 2022
Russia cuts off gas deliveries to NATO countries Poland and Bulgaria, Black Karen (Dulcé Sloan) calls the cops on annoying white people, and Terry Crews talks about his memoir "Tough."
Hakeem Jeffries
S24 Ep83
6.9
1st Apr 2019
Joe Biden is accused of inappropriate behavior toward women, President Trump cuts off aid to Central American countries, and New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries chats with Trevor.
Kiley Reid
S25 Ep66
6.9
26th Feb 2020
As the coronavirus puts several nations on high alert, Netflix remains immune to the ensuing Wall Street plunge and face masks become a rare and pricey commodity in the U.S.
Rachel Louise Snyder
S24 Ep105
6.9
22nd May 2019
Trevor sits down with journalist and author Rachel Louise Snyder to discuss her book, "No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us."
March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry
S29 Ep20
6.9
14th Mar 2024
The news team explores the dubious democracy of Russia's 2024 presidential election, Miami breaks up with spring breakers, and actor Renée Elise Goldsberry chats about her show "Girls5eva."
The Suffers
S21 Ep61
6.9
9th Feb 2016
Donald Trump lashes out at Ted Cruz, Jessica Williams examines the Democrats' gender divide, and The Suffers perform songs from their self-titled debut album.
Lori Lightfoot
S25 Ep90
6.9
15th Apr 2020
President Trump demands his signature on COVID-19 relief checks, Jaboukie Young-White basks in life under quarantine, and Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot chats with Trevor.
February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander
S29 Ep10
6.9
27th Feb 2024
Ronny Chieng tells guest host Michael Kosta his plan to defeat Wendy's surge pricing, The Daily Show profiles 2024 candidate RFK Jr., and writer Kwame Alexander talks "This Is the Honey."
March 21, 2023 - Alan Ruck
S28 Ep68
6.9
21st Mar 2023
Guest host Al Franken discusses the U.N. climate change report, rides along with New York City sanitation workers and chats with actor Alan Ruck about the final season of "Succession."
April 6, 2023 - Jerry Craft
S28 Ep78
6.9
6th Apr 2023
Clarence Thomas faces impeachment talks for not disclosing gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow, Jill Biden causes drama by inviting LSU and Iowa to the White House, and Chipotle sues Sweetgreen over trademark rights. NYT bestselling author and illustrator Jerry Craft discusses the irony of having an award-winning book banned for CRT.
July 16, 2025 - Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
S30 Ep86
6.9
16th Jul 2025
Jordan Klepper follows MAGA's continued frustration with Trump for not releasing the Epstein files, and Trump's continued frustration with MAGA for not shutting up about it. Also, Lauren Boebert suggests the GOP's own underage-sex-trafficking expert, Matt Gaetz, should lead a special counsel investigation into the hidden files, but The Daily Show's Grace Kuhlenschmidt already has all the evidence Trump's supporters could ever need. There are currently over 400 political third parties in the U.S., and Elon Musk is adding a new one to the list: the "America Party". Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers to see which of Elon's party platforms speak to voters: antisemitism, white supremacy, or ketamine. "My love of film was forged in the blanket forts of middle school sleepovers". Writer and director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson sits down with Jordan Klepper to discuss her theatrical feature debut, "I Know What You Did Last Summer".
Tressie McMillan Cottom
S24 Ep44
6.9
15th Jan 2019
Trevor investigates the racist rhetoric of Rep. Steve King, Ronny Chieng weighs in on the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, and author Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses "Thick."
The Russian Scandal: The Creme de la Kremlin III
S24 Ep73
6.9
6th Mar 2019
The Daily Show provides an update on Robert Mueller's investigation and President Trump's suspicious string of pro-Russia stances.
Jay Inslee
S24 Ep75
6.9
18th Mar 2019
Trevor gives an update on Democratic presidential contenders, Ronny Chieng highlights environmental news, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee discusses his 2020 White House bid.
November 30, 2022 - Ondi Timoner & Gabrielle Union
S28 Ep30
6.9
30th Nov 2022
Trevor breaks down the headlines, filmmaker Ondi Timoner discusses "Last Flight Home," and actor Gabrielle Union talks about her movie "The Inspection."
December 16, 2021 - Bruno Le Maire
S27 Ep42
6.9
16th Dec 2021
Trevor highlights China’s investments in Africa, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic star in a holiday rom-com, and French finance minister Bruno Le Maire discusses an inclusive future for France.
Jennifer Lopez
S24 Ep34
6.9
12th Dec 2018
European museums consider returning African art to Africa, Neal Brennan mercilessly debunks popular beliefs, and Jennifer Lopez discusses Second Act and Limitless.
February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley
S29 Ep11
7.0
28th Feb 2024
Michigan natives Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper debate their state's primary, "Dr." Troy Iwata rates politicians' mental fitness, and writer Sloane Crosley discusses "Grief Is for People."
James Corden
S24 Ep113
7.0
6th Jun 2019
"Late Late Show" host James Corden.
February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira
S29 Ep6
7.0
20th Feb 2024
Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson evaluate Donald Trump's sneaker line, Ronny Chieng takes advantage of Alabama's new embryo law, and Danai Gurira previews "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live."
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds & Teddy Riley
S25 Ep95
7.0
23rd Apr 2020
President Trump remains consistently chaotic, Roy Wood Jr. mixes a quarantine cocktail, and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley discuss their R&B Instagram battle.
Sonia Sotomayor
S18 Ep47
7.0
21st Jan 2013
President Obama is sworn in for a second term, the Best F#@king News Team Ever experiments with inauguration hairstyles, and Sonia Sotomayor talks "My Beloved World".
Susan Rice
S25 Ep6
7.0
8th Oct 2019
The Trump administration blocks an ambassador’s testimony to Congress, Lewis Black highlights the scourge of surprise medical bills, and Susan Rice discusses “Tough Love.”
Will Hurd
S24 Ep77
7.0
20th Mar 2019
President Trump lashes out at both the late John McCain and George Conway, Desi Lydic celebrates women's innovations, and Texas Congressman Will Hurd sits down with Trevor.
Abby Wambach
S24 Ep88
7.0
9th Apr 2019
Democrats spar with White House officials over President Trump's tax returns, Ronny Chieng reacts to food-based lawsuits in the U.S., and Abby Wambach discusses Wolfpack.
Leana Wen
S24 Ep78
7.0
21st Mar 2019
Michael Kosta argues in favor of reparations, Roy Wood Jr. and Ronny Chieng cover sports news, and Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen discusses reproductive rights.
John Malkovich
S8 Ep57
7.0
30th Apr 2003
John Malkovich
John Podhoretz
S9 Ep25
7.0
24th Feb 2004
Kim Cattrall
Norah Jones
S9 Ep26
7.0
25th Feb 2004
Norah Jones
Val Kilmer
S9 Ep32
7.0
8th Mar 2004
I'm A Correspondent, Please Don't Fire Me Special - Rob Corddry and Ed Helms clip show
Thomas Friedman
S9 Ep69
7.0
2nd Jun 2004
James Spader
Sen. Joe Biden
S9 Ep94
7.0
28th Jul 2004
Jeff Garlin
Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
S9 Ep96
7.0
30th Jul 2004
Erika Christensen
Alec Baldwin
S9 Ep118
7.0
15th Sep 2004
Ed Gillespie
Dennis Quaid
S10 Ep6
7.0
12th Jan 2005
TONIGHT: Actor Dennis Quaid! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
Anderson Cooper
S10 Ep18
7.0
2nd Feb 2005
TONIGHT: Host of "Anderson Cooper 360", Anderson Cooper!
Rachel Weisz
S10 Ep24
7.0
22nd Feb 2005
TONIGHT: Star of "Constantine", Rachel Weisz!
Howard Dean
S10 Ep81
7.0
23rd Jun 2005
TONIGHT: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Republican Party Chairmen."
Sen. Barack Obama
S10 Ep141
7.0
7th Nov 2005
TONIGHT: Democratic Senator from Illinois, Barak Obama!
The White Stripes
S10 Ep152
7.0
1st Dec 2005
TONIGHT: The White Stripes perform!
David McCullough
S10 Ep155
7.0
7th Dec 2005
TONIGHT: Author and historian, David McCullough!
Sarah Jessica Parker
S10 Ep159
7.0
15th Dec 2005
TONIGHT: Star of The Family Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker!
Albert Brooks
S11 Ep4
7.0
10th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Star of Finding Comedy in the Muslim World, actor and filmmaker, Albert Brooks!
Peter Bergen
S11 Ep5
7.0
11th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: CNN's terrorism analyst, Peter Bergen!
Edward Lazarus
S11 Ep6
7.0
12th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court, Edward Lazarus!
L. Paul Bremer
S11 Ep8
7.0
17th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Author of My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope and former Head of Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, L. Paul Bremer!
James Woolsey
S11 Ep9
7.0
18th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Former CIA Director, James Woolsey!
Josh Lucas
S11 Ep10
7.0
19th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Glory Road, Josh Lucas! Also, Nate Corddry with an American Resolution.
Fred Barnes
S11 Ep11
7.0
23rd Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Rebel-in-Chief: How George W. Bush Is Redefining the Conservative Movement and Transforming America, Fred Barnes!
Anthony Hopkins
S11 Ep13
7.0
25th Jan 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of The World's Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins! Plus "New Year's Resolution" with Ed Helms!
Robert O'Harrow, Jr.
S11 Ep18
7.0
2nd Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Author of No Place to Hide: Behind the Scenes of Our Emerging Surveillance Society, Robert O'Harrow, Jr.! Plus, "New Year's Resolution" with Dan Bakkedahl!
Torie Clarke
S11 Ep19
7.0
7th Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Former Assistant Defense Secretary for Public Affairs, Torie Clarke! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week In God!"
Harrison Ford
S11 Ep20
7.0
8th Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Firewall, Harrison Ford! Also, the first installment of "Klassic Kolbert."
Mike Mullane
S11 Ep22
7.0
13th Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Astronaut, Mike Mullane!
Matthew Fox
S11 Ep27
7.0
22nd Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lost, Matthew Fox!
Roger Ebert
S11 Ep28
7.0
23rd Feb 2006
TONIGHT: Movie critic, Roger Ebert! Also, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Eugene Linden
S11 Ep29
7.0
7th Mar 2006
TONIGHT: The author of The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations, Eugene Linden!
Neil Young
S11 Ep30
7.0
8th Mar 2006
TONIGHT: Musician and composer, Neil Young!
Bruce Bartlett
S11 Ep31
7.0
9th Mar 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy, Bruce Bartlett!
Eric Burns
S11 Ep32
7.0
13th Mar 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism, Eric Burns!
Clive Owen
S11 Ep36
7.0
20th Mar 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Inside Man, Clive Owen!
General Georges Sada
S11 Ep37
7.0
21st Mar 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied And Survived Saddam Hussein, General Georges Sada! Also, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin!
Senator Russ Feingold
S11 Ep38
7.0
22nd Mar 2006
TONIGHT: Wisconsin Senator, Russ Feingold!
Michael Mandelbaum
S11 Ep39
7.0
23rd Mar 2006
TONIGHT: Author of The Case For Goliath: How America Acts As The World's Government in the Twenty-first Century, Michael Mandelbaum
Michael Gordon
S11 Ep40
7.0
27th Mar 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Cobra II : The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq, Michael Gordon!
Sharon Stone
S11 Ep43
7.0
30th Mar 2006
TONIGHT: Actress and star of Basic Instinct 2, Sharon Stone!
Studs Terkel
S11 Ep45
7.0
4th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: Broadcaster and author of "And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey", Studs Terkel! Also, Senator John McCain stops by to defend his decision to talk in front of Liberty University students.
Gen. Tony Zinni
S11 Ep46
7.0
5th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: Retired Marine General and author of "The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose", Gen. Tony Zinni!
Josh Hartnett
S11 Ep47
7.0
6th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lucky Number Slevin, Josh Hartnett! Also, Dan Bakkedahl learns about "Beach Ploys".
Jon Meacham
S11 Ep48
7.0
17th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: The author of American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation, Jon Meacham! Also, Ed Helms travels to Alaska to find out about the enormous population of bald eagles in one small town.
Ryan Nerz
S11 Ep49
7.0
18th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Eat This Book: A Year of Gorging and Glory on the Competitive Eating Circuit, Ryan Nerz!
Sen. Ted Kennedy
S11 Ep51
7.0
20th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: Senator from Massachusetts, Sen. Ted Kennedy! Also, Jason Jones with Not In Your Front Yard.
Efraim Halevy
S11 Ep52
7.0
24th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!
Tom Selleck
S11 Ep53
7.0
25th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!
Kimberley Strassel
S11 Ep54
7.0
26th Apr 2006
TONIGHT: Wall Street Journal editor, Kimberley Strassel!
Matthew Continetti
S11 Ep56
7.0
1st May 2006
TONIGHT: The author of The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine, Matthew Continetti!
Clark Kent Ervin
S11 Ep58
7.0
3rd May 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable To Attack, Clark Kent Ervin!
Francis Fukuyama
S11 Ep63
7.0
11th May 2006
TONIGHT: Author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy, Francis Fukuyama!
Ramesh Ponnuru
S11 Ep66
7.0
17th May 2006
TONIGHT: A senior editor for National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru! Plus, Lewis Black: Back in Black.
Willie Nelson
S11 Ep67
7.0
18th May 2006
TONIGHT: Legendary country musician and performer of You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker, Willie Nelson!
Bill Bennett
S11 Ep69
7.0
6th Jun 2006
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Education and author of America, Bill Bennett.
Louis C.K.
S11 Ep75
7.0
15th Jun 2006
TONIGHT: The star of the new series Lucky Louie, Louis C.K.!
Juliet Eilperin
S11 Ep77
7.0
20th Jun 2006
Tonight: Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, author of Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives.
Johnny Knoxville
S11 Ep117
7.0
20th Sep 2006
Tonight actor and star of Jackass Number Two, Johnny Knoxville.
Richard Gere
S12 Ep56
7.0
26th Apr 2007
Tonight, actor Richard Gere promotes his new movie The Hoax.
Pierre Rehov
S12 Ep59
7.0
2nd May 2007
Tonight, director Pierre Rehov promotes his new documentary out on DVD, Suicide Killers. Jon begins the show with a good old fashioned Washington D.C. sex scandal. Deborah Jeane Palfrey a.k.a. Miz Julia, has submitted 46 pounds of telephone records from an escort service she ran for 13 years. Jon looks at the media frenzy to see which powerful D.C. men are on the list in a segment called "Beltway: Unbuckled". Senior Washington Correspondent Jason Jones talks with Jon about the how one can hire an escort legally and for nonsexual reasons, namely, by always laying down on your stomach while you get your "massage". Finally, Aasif Mandvi takes a look at both sides of the debate over Chief Illiniwek, the mascot for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who recently was retired because of protests saying the chief perpetuated rascist stereotypes in a segment called "Trail of Cheers".
George Tenet
S12 Ep62
7.0
8th May 2007
Tonight, former director of the CIA and author of At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA, George Tenet. Jon begins with Queen Elizabeth II visit to Washington D.C. where she hung out with President Bush at a series of events in a segment called "Elizabeth II: Visit from a Nice Old Lady". Finally, Jon talks with Royal Watcher John Oliver who wasn't as excited as he should be about the Queen's visit.
Eddie Izzard
S12 Ep76
7.0
7th Jun 2007
Tonight, comedian and star of the FX show The Riches and Ocean's 13, Eddie Izzard. Jon begins the show by reporting on London's new Olympic logo for the 2012 Olympics. Apparently, the animated logo was removed from the internet for fear that it would cause seizures. Jon then reports on the G-8 Summit in Germany, which sparked a number of protests in a segment called "8 Simple Rulers". Also, Jon reports on Bush's clash with his buddy Vladimir Putin about what to do about the proposed missile shield over Eastern Europe. Finally, a rerun of Samantha Bee's report on gays "corrupting" Nascar by using Fructis hair care products as a sponsor in a segment called "Gays of Thunder".
Steve Vogel
S12 Ep85
7.0
25th Jun 2007
Tonight, author of The Pentagon: A History, Steve Vogel. Jon begins tonight with a report on Dick Cheney in a segment called "Dick Move". Cheney refuses to comply with the Information Security Oversight Office, a unit of the National Archives that monitors the Executive Branch's handling of classified information. As Jon reports, Cheney sought to abolish this oversight unit with a shotgun, but when that didn't work, Cheney argued that he is not part of the Executive Branch of government and therefore not subject to an executive order asking him to relinquish information. Senior White House Correspondent John Oliver talked with Jon about how Cheney is his own separate branch of government. Finally, Jason Jones reports on a man who gave his Purple Heart to President Bush because of the emotional pains and criticism Bush is experiencing in a segment called "Heart Attack".
Alan Greenspan
S12 Ep116
7.0
18th Sep 2007
Tonight, former Federal Reserve Chairman and author of The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World, Alan Greenspan. Jon begins tonight with a look at the burgeoning new O.J. Simpson story and the media's spin on the phrase, "What goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas". Next, Jon tries to sum up Alberto Gonzalez in three words as Alberto enjoyed his last day as Attorney General last Friday in a segment called "That's Al Folks".
Ronald Seeber
S13 Ep1
7.0
7th Jan 2008
Tonight, a professor of labor relations at Cornell University who shares his views on worker strikes, Ronald Seeber. Jon begins tonights show by sharing his statement of solidarity with the writer's strike by showcasing his unibrow. Also, the show's name has been changed until the strike is over to A Daily Show With Jon Stewart. Jon then reports on the winners of the Iowa caucus. Finally, Jon summarizes the conflict surrounding the Writers Guild strike in a segment called "Space Reserved For Clever Pun".
John Waters
S13 Ep53
7.0
22nd Apr 2008
Tonight, cult film director John Waters. Jon begins the show tonight looking at the presidential candidates addressing the audience of the WWE. Next, Jon takes a look at so-called military analysts the media uses, but the Pentagon call message force multipliers in a segment called "The Less You Know". Senior Military Analyst Rob Riggle talks with Jon about the recent Pentagon report about Pakistan being a safe haven for terrorists. Finally, Samantha Bee and Larry Wilmore visit Pennsylvania and talk with some voters.
Mike Myers
S13 Ep82
7.0
19th Jun 2008
Tonight, actor and comedian Mike Myers talks about his new movie The Love Guru.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
S13 Ep90
7.0
17th Jul 2008
Jon breaks out the Dobbs-O-Meter to measure how well the presidential candidates are doing with the Latino community. Kristen Schaal studies the cougar species, and invents her own name for men who date younger women. Maggie Gyllenhaal tells Jon how Batman made her weak in the knees.
Bob Schieffer
S13 Ep121
7.0
25th Sep 2008
Journalist and host of CBS's Face the Nation Bob Schieffer talks about his new book Bob Schieffer's America.
Calvin Trillin
S13 Ep154
7.0
2nd Dec 2008
Calvin Trillin reads his poems about Al Gore, Sarah Palin and John McCain.
Arianna Huffington
S13 Ep155
7.0
3rd Dec 2008
The new Planned Parenthood gift cards make great holiday presents. George W. Bush winds down his presidency with a Charlie Gibson interview. John Hodgman lets Jon know he's also a lame duck, and Arianna Huffington explains blogging.
Philip Seymour Hoffman
S13 Ep160
7.0
11th Dec 2008
Hall & Oates perform a song about Alan Colmes and how much he means to all of us. Larry Wilmore says African-Americans support Proposition 8 because marriage is their holiest of holy institutions. Philip Seymour Hoffman shares what he learned about the catholic church while filming "Doubt.
David Gregory
S14 Ep1
7.0
5th Jan 2009
Jon wants David Gregory to explain why Brett Favre walking off his charter plane is breaking news on MSBNC.
Dana Perino
S14 Ep4
7.0
8th Jan 2009
Barack Obama dines with all the living ex-presidents, and Joe the Plumber goes to Gaza. Roland Burris is turned away while trying to take his Senate seat. Dana Perino talks about her 12 days left in the White House.
David Sanger
S14 Ep11
7.0
21st Jan 2009
Barack Obama watches the inaugural parade and then hits the parties. John Oliver feels the unity in DC, the news networks cover the inauguration differently, and David Sanger warns of the danger Pakistan poses.
Lawrence Lindsey
S14 Ep17
7.0
2nd Feb 2009
The Republicans pick Michael Steele as their RNC chairman, and now Wyatt Cenac is confused. The Super Bowl ads show where we are as a culture, and Lawrence Lindsey agrees with Jon's stimulus plan.
Harold Varmus
S14 Ep29
7.0
2nd Mar 2009
The Nobel Prize-winning scientist navigates the real world or research in "The Art and Politics of Science.
Gen. Richard B. Myers
S14 Ep37
7.0
16th Mar 2009
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard B. Myers talks about his new book 'Eyes on the Horizon: Serving on the Front Lines of National Security'.
Reza Aslan
S14 Ep52
7.0
20th Apr 2009
President Obama releases the memos on America's handbook for torture. Lewis Black examines the TV networks that are reaching out to kids for Earth Day. Reza Aslan believes Al Qaeda is fighting a war of the imagination.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
S14 Ep58
7.0
29th Apr 2009
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jon on the show tonight.
Elizabeth Edwards
S14 Ep70
7.0
20th May 2009
Michael Steele says gay marriage is bad for small business, and President Obama sets a national fuel efficiency standard. John Oliver defends England's moat scandal, and Elizabeth Edwards fights for health care.
Larry King
S14 Ep71
7.0
21st May 2009
One of the most popular names in the television news game compares notes with Jon.
Robert Kenner
S14 Ep91
7.0
2nd Jul 2009
Filmmaker, "Food, Inc.
Rep. Barney Frank
S14 Ep92
7.0
13th Jul 2009
The Massachusetts congressman discusses the new congress' legislative priorities with Jon.
Michael Pollan
S15 Ep1
7.0
4th Jan 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.
Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band
S15 Ep7
7.0
13th Jan 2010
Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.
Colin Firth
S15 Ep10
7.0
19th Jan 2010
Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
S15 Ep11
7.0
20th Jan 2010
Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.
Atul Gawande
S15 Ep19
7.0
3rd Feb 2010
Sam Bee learns how hard it is to be a man, and Atul Gawande hopes to save lives with a checklist.
Willie Mays
S15 Ep23
7.0
10th Feb 2010
Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.
Ben Stiller
S15 Ep41
7.0
29th Mar 2010
Jason Jones proves how racist basketball has become, and Ben Stiller invites Jon over for Seder.
Reza Aslan
S15 Ep45
7.0
5th Apr 2010
Insurance companies look for a way to deny kids, and Reza Aslan questions the war in Afghanistan.
David Remnick
S15 Ep48
7.0
8th Apr 2010
Obama signs a treaty to limit nuclear arms, and David Remnick discusses Obama's ambition.
Julianne Moore
S15 Ep89
7.0
6th Jul 2010
Actress Julianne Moore talks about technology, acting and crying on cue.
Tim Gunn
S15 Ep111
7.0
7th Sep 2010
The "Project Runway" co-host discusses his new book about how to "make it work" in your career, relationships and life.
Bill Clinton
S15 Ep117
7.0
16th Sep 2010
Jon announces the Rally to Restore Sanity, and Bill Clinton contributes to the economic stimulus.
Jimmy Carter
S15 Ep118
7.0
20th Sep 2010
The 39th President of the United States returns to The Daily Show to discuss his new book.
Austan Goolsbee
S15 Ep134
7.0
25th Oct 2010
Chariman, President's Council of Economic Adviser. The economist and former journalist discusses the administration's plan for restoring the economy.
Harrison Ford
S15 Ep143
7.0
9th Nov 2010
Harrison Ford: Actor, "Morning Glory" The acclaimed movie star returns to the show to talk about his latest film.
Paul Clemens
S16 Ep11
7.0
19th Jan 2011
Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
Bill Gates
S16 Ep17
7.0
31st Jan 2011
Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
Matthew Perry
S16 Ep19
7.0
2nd Feb 2011
Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
Brian Williams
S16 Ep23
7.0
16th Feb 2011
Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
Thomas Friedman
S17 Ep1
7.0
3rd Oct 2011
The U.S. military kills Anwar al-Awlaki, Herman Cain talks about Rick Perry's ranch, and Thomas Friedman discusses America's role in the global market.
Hugh Jackman
S17 Ep3
7.0
5th Oct 2011
Conservatives call Occupy Wall Street protesters anti-American, Florida votes to move its primary up, and Hugh Jackman boxes robots.
Nancy Pelosi
S17 Ep19
7.0
9th Nov 2011
Herman Cain blames Democrats for his scandal; Republicans take a hit in Ohio, Arizona and Mississippi; and Nancy Pelosi shares her thoughts on Congress.
Charles Barkley
S17 Ep37
7.0
3rd Jan 2012
Republican candidates criticize Ron Paul's position on Iran, Rick Santorum surges in the polls, and Charles Barkley weighs in on 2012's NBA teams.
Elizabeth Dowling Taylor
S17 Ep38
7.0
4th Jan 2012
Mitt Romney tops the Iowa caucus, Michele Bachmann drops out of the presidential race, and Elizabeth Dowling Taylor explores the life of White House slave Paul Jennings.
Jim DeMint
S17 Ep42
7.0
11th Jan 2012
Mitt Romney wins the New Hampshire primary, The Best F#@king News Team reports from South Carolina, and Jim DeMint considers America's economic and political problems.
Julianne Moore
S17 Ep69
7.0
6th Mar 2012
Host Jon Stewart interviews Julianne Moore and discusses the day's news and important topics.
Tom Morello & Chuck D
S22 Ep154
7.0
13th Sep 2017
Michael Kosta polls the public on problematic statues, Muslims in Myanmar face violence from the Buddhist-majority military, and Tom Morello & Chuck D talk "Prophets of Rage."
Dan Soder
S25 Ep37
7.0
16th Dec 2019
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is elected in a landslide victory, Jordan Klepper embeds himself outside a PA Trump rally, and comedian Dan Soder discusses “Son of a Gary.”
Ezra Klein
S25 Ep55
7.0
29th Jan 2020
Roy Wood Jr. reacts to the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan, the impeachment trial enters a new phase, and Vox editor Ezra Klein discusses "Why We're Polarized."
Danny Meyer
S25 Ep99
7.0
30th Apr 2020
Neighbors come up with novel ways to stay engaged with one another, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cover sports news, and Trevor interviews renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer.
Seth Stoughton & D.L. Hughley
S25 Ep121
7.0
23rd Jun 2020
Trevor examines Black employment barriers, talks to "Evaluating Police Uses of Force" co-author Seth Stoughton and interviews D.L. Hughley about "Surrender, White People!"
Michele Harper & Patton Oswalt
S25 Ep127
7.0
16th Jul 2020
Trevor covers international COVID-19 news, Dr. Michele Harper discusses her memoir "The Beauty in Breaking," and Patton Oswalt talks about "I'll Be Gone in the Dark."
November 14, 2022 - Nas
S28 Ep24
7.0
14th Nov 2022
Trevor breaks down the headlines of the day, and Grammy Award-winning rapper Nas talks about his album "King's Disease III."
November 29, 2022 - Pam Grier
S28 Ep29
7.0
29th Nov 2022
Lawmakers try to prevent a railroad strike, Michael Kosta learns about the haunted doll business, and actor Pam Grier talks about sharing her life story on the podcast "The Plot Thickens."
January 19, 2023 - Charlamagne Tha God
S28 Ep38
7.0
19th Jan 2023
On Leslie Jones's last show as guest host, Desi Lydic breaks down the federal government's debt ceiling crisis, and Charlamagne Tha God discusses the importance of therapy.
January 24, 2023 - Katha Pollitt
S28 Ep40
7.0
24th Jan 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.
January 25, 2023 - Nia Long
S28 Ep41
7.0
25th Jan 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."
January 26, 2023 - Sherrilyn Ifill
S28 Ep42
7.0
26th Jan 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.
April 26, 2023 - Jameela Jamil
S28 Ep85
7.0
26th Apr 2023
Desi Lydic covers Florida politics and extreme GOP lawmakers in Kentucky, Michael Kosta reports from a shark mating site, and actress Jameela Jamil discusses her podcast "Bad Dates".
October 19, 2023 - Jordan Jonas
S28 Ep91
7.0
19th Oct 2023
Guest cohosts Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng report on Donald Trump's former lawyer taking a plea deal, and wilderness guide Jordan Jonas talks about his connection with nature
October 23, 2023 - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
S28 Ep92
7.0
23rd Oct 2023
Guest host Desus Nice discusses the House GOP speaker contest, tests the credentials of "real" New Yorkers and chats with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about immigration reform.
October 30, 2023 - Rep. Nancy Mace
S28 Ep96
7.0
30th Oct 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.
November 2, 2023 - Doug Melville
S28 Ep99
7.0
2nd Nov 2023
Lenard Larry McKelvey (aka "Charlamagne tha God") presents. Author Doug Melville discusses what inspired him to write "Invisible Generals" about the untold story of America's first black generals.
November 16, 2023 - Taka Waititi
S28 Ep107
7.0
16th Nov 2023
Guest host Leslie Jones tackles the news of the day with co-host Jordan Klepper and sits down for an interview with Taika Waititi.
September 11, 2025 - Rainn Wilson
S30 Ep99
7.0
11th Sep 2025
Michael Kosta dives into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, including Trump's inflammatory response, bizarre takes in the media, and a predictable partisan blame game, and reflects on what we can learn from violent tragedies on the anniversary of 9/11. Why are governments around the world so concerned with bovine blasts? Grace Kuhlenschmidt dives into the science of livestock emissions by speaking with Washington state Rep. Lisa Parshley, who is hoping to start a tax on cow farts, farmer Jake Yancey, who doesn't give a fart, and the OG experts on burps: children. "If we simply turn to compassion, and really harness it as an energy, we can affect some transformation." Actor Rainn Wilson sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new movie, "Code 3."
Reshma Saujani
S21 Ep56
7.0
1st Feb 2016
Roy Wood Jr. looks back at Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest in Alabama, Ronny Chieng talks about the history of the Iowa caucuses, and Reshma Saujani discusses Girls Who Code.
Janet Mock
S23 Ep123
7.0
27th Jun 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beats Joe Crowley in New York’s primary election, Michael Kosta examines the political perils of anti-Trump rhetoric, and Janet Mock discusses “Pose.”
Jimmy Butler
S25 Ep44
7.0
9th Jan 2020
Wildfires wreak havoc in Australia, Jaboukie Young-White visits climate change-ravaged Arizona, and Miami Heat basketball player Jimmy Butler sits down with Trevor.
Matthew A. Cherry
S25 Ep56
7.0
30th Jan 2020
Legal sports betting could take the U.S. by storm, Neal Brennan examines the GOP's kinky submission to President Trump, and filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry discusses "Hair Love."
King Bach
S21 Ep89
7.0
12th Apr 2016
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio makes a racially insensitive joke, Ronny Chieng and Jessica Williams examine sexual racism, and King Bach discusses "Meet the Blacks."
Charles Yu
S25 Ep53
7.0
27th Jan 2020
John Bolton's memoir manuscript complicates the Trump impeachment saga, Desi Lydic investigates the Mars One program, and Charles Yu discusses his novel "Interior Chinatown."
Bill de Blasio
S21 Ep71
7.0
3rd Mar 2016
Mitt Romney disavows Donald Trump, Jordan Klepper learns about an unexpected compromise on gun research, and Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses New York City's tech industry.
March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti
S29 Ep15
7.0
6th Mar 2024
Guest host Ronny Chieng covers Super Tuesday's predictable results, Grace Kuhlenschmidt enjoys beautiful American Samoa, and Chelsea Peretti chats about "First Time Female Director."
Will Packer
S24 Ep76
7.0
19th Mar 2019
Trevor highlights Boeing's outsized power over the FAA, Neal Brennan examines socialism's rising popularity in America, and Will Packer discusses The Atlanta Child Murders.
Mumford & Sons
S20 Ep103
7.0
7th May 2015
Regulation of campaign financing reaches new lows, a report exposes Tom Brady's knowledge of Deflategate, and Mumford & Sons performs a song from their album "Wilder Mind."
Pusha T
S24 Ep37
7.1
18th Dec 2018
Dulce Sloan reacts to Russia's effort to manipulate black Americans, Desi Lydic learns how to talk to racist family members over the holidays, and Pusha T discusses Daytona.
Spike Lee
S24 Ep60
7.1
12th Feb 2019
President Trump holds a rally in El Paso, Texas, notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar's hippos take over Colombia, and writer and director Spike Lee discusses "BlacKkKlansman."
February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson
S29 Ep4
7.1
15th Feb 2024
Jordan Klepper covers a sex scandal in the Fulton County, GA, D.A.'s office, Grace Kuhlenschmidt swoons over adulterous presidents, and director Cord Jefferson discusses "American Fiction."
Jeffrey Wright
S24 Ep20
7.1
12th Nov 2018
President Trump has an especially bad week, Roy Wood Jr. highlights the contributions of African-American soldiers, and actor Jeffrey Wright discusses We Are Not Done Yet.
Jeff Ross
S22 Ep16
7.1
31st Oct 2016
In this Halloween episode, Jeff Ross and The Best F#@king News Team join Trevor for a look into the post-apocalyptic world of a Donald Trump presidency.
Thomas Piketty & Amandla Stenberg
S25 Ep101
7.1
5th May 2020
Americans lash out against face mask requirements, author Thomas Piketty discusses "Capital and Ideology," and actor Amandla Stenberg talks about "The Eddy."
December 1, 2021 - Ryan Busse & Scottie Pippen
S27 Ep33
7.1
1st Dec 2021
Donald Trump reportedly concealed his positive COVID-19 test result before debating Joe Biden in 2020, Ryan Busse discusses "Gunfight," and NBA star Scottie Pippen talks about "Unguarded."
March 25, 2025 - Michelle Wu
S30 Ep38
7.1
25th Mar 2025
Ronny Chieng tackles Republicans' desperate attempts to defend Trump administration officials accidentally adding a journalist to their Signal group chat for planning missile strikes on Yemen. Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper face off in a March Madness edition of Sports War, where the two debate the McNeese student manager's rise to fame, fans' upset over a lack of upsets, and the NCAA tournament's link to vasectomy season. Plus, a special Sports War halftime report from Grace Kuhlenschmidt. "We're the safest city because we are safe for everyone." Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss blazing a trail as Boston's first female and first Asian-American elected mayor. They talk about winning over Boston's passionate and diverse constituency by focusing on solving their everyday challenges, valuing immigrants for a safer environment, investing in affordable housing, and why Boston remains the safest big city in America.
Brian Fallon
S21 Ep78
7.1
16th Mar 2016
Donald Trump predicts rioting if he doesn't win the GOP bid, Adam Lowitt examines anti-Semitism in politics, and Brian Fallon performs songs from his album "Painkillers."
Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos
S26 Ep104
7.1
10th Jun 2021
Violence spikes as Americans emerge from lockdown, gamer Nick Kolcheff talks about FaZe Clan and e-sports, and actor and singer Anthony Ramos discusses “In the Heights” and “Love and Lies.”
Reese Witherspoon
S24 Ep107
7.1
28th May 2019
Actor and producer Reese Witherspoon stops by The Daily Show to talk about her HBO series "Big Little Lies."
December 13, 2021 - Huma Abedin
S27 Ep39
7.1
13th Dec 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom models a California gun reform law after a Texas anti-abortion law, Roy Wood Jr. highlights who got cancelled in 2021, and Huma Abedin discusses her memoir "Both/And.
Maurice Ashley
S24 Ep22
7.1
14th Nov 2018
House Democrats gear up to investigate the Trump administration, Lewis Black sounds off about a flat Earth conference, and chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley chats with Trevor.
Lizzo
S24 Ep90
7.1
11th Apr 2019
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is arrested, Desi Lydic examines the Me Too movement's effects on Wall Street work culture, and Lizzo chats about her album Cuz I Love You.
Gary Clark Jr.
S24 Ep70
7.1
28th Feb 2019
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un's nuclear summit breaks down, Roy Wood Jr. examines the history of the "magical negro" in cinema, and musician Gary Clark Jr. stops by.
Janelle Monáe
S27 Ep78
7.1
18th Apr 2022
Florida bans math textbooks over concerns about critical race theory, Ronny Chieng rails against America’s taxation process, and Janelle Monáe discusses her book “The Memory Librarian.”
January 23, 2023 - Mike Epps
S28 Ep39
7.1
23rd Jan 2023
Guest host Wanda Sykes covers Donald Trump's eulogy for a supporter, Roy Wood Jr. talks to passersby in England about American gun culture, and comedian Mike Epps discusses "The Upshaws."
February 28, 2023 - Rebel Wilson
S28 Ep56
7.1
28th Feb 2023
Guest host Hasan Minhaj reacts to the Fox News election fraud lawsuit, YouTuber Marques Brownlee tests various smart gadgets, and actor Rebel Wilson discusses her dating app Fluid.
July 10, 2025 - Youngmi Mayer
S30 Ep83
7.1
10th Jul 2025
Ronny Chieng weighs in on Trump's international affairs: a hike in tariffs to help his Brazilian doppelgänger stay out of prison, an Iranian threat to his sunbathed bellybutton, and a light refresher on the pause in aid to Ukraine. Plus, Josh Johnson reflects on Trump's understanding of African culture, from their languages to their love languages. Troy Iwata finds one job that AI can't do: human carpet. Performance artist and professional human carpet Georgio shares examples of his work and gives Troy a crash course in letting people walk all over you. Writer and comedienne Youngmi Mayer sits down with Ronny Chieng to discuss her memoir "I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying". They talk about growing up in Korea under the influence of pro-American propaganda, learning her Korean family history from her "certified yapper" mother, getting bullied for being biracial in Korea, and how she embodied the Korean practice of laughing through trauma in the book.
Michelle Rhee
S18 Ep55
7.1
4th Feb 2013
The Super Bowl suffers a power failure, Chinese hackers infiltrate the New York Times, and education reformer Michelle Rhee discusses her book, "Radical".
Danai Gurira
S24 Ep57
7.1
6th Feb 2019
Democrats tease their potential 2020 presidential campaigns, Michael Kosta investigates competitive video gaming, and actor Danai Gurira discusses "The Walking Dead."
September 29, 2021 - Derecka Purnell
S27 Ep3
7.1
29th Sep 2021
Trevor covers a nail-biting showdown in Congress, Roy Wood Jr. and Dulcé Sloan discuss outsized media coverage of missing white women, and Derecka Purnell talks "Becoming Abolitionists."
Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi
S21 Ep48
7.1
18th Jan 2016
A Georgia Air Force base apologizes for a tone-deaf ad, Jessica Williams fact-checks the presidential debates, and Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi discuss "Making a Murderer."
Eve Ewing
S24 Ep36
7.1
17th Dec 2018
Mick Mulvaney becomes President Trump's new chief of staff, Roy Wood Jr. talks about Christmas from a black perspective, and Eve L. Ewing discusses Ghosts in the Schoolyard.
Kirsten Gillibrand
S24 Ep103
7.1
20th May 2019
Trevor welcomes Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand to The Daily Show.
February 6, 2023 - Raphael Warnock
S28 Ep47
7.1
6th Feb 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!"
March 13, 2023 - Joe Biden
S28 Ep63
7.1
13th Mar 2023
Guest host Kal Penn delves into the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and President Joe Biden talks about engaging young people in politics and the state of America’s partisan divide.
March 23, 2023 - BenDeLaCreme
S28 Ep70
7.1
23rd Mar 2023
Al Franken reacts to the TikTok congressional hearings, refutes conservative fearmongering about funding the IRS and talks to drag queen BenDeLaCreme about anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Jason Isbell
S25 Ep103
7.1
7th May 2020
Trevor examines college life in the coronavirus era, and musician Jason Isbell discusses his album "Reunions" and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the music industry.
March 8, 2023 - D-Nice
S28 Ep61
7.1
8th Mar 2023
Guest host Marlon Wayans reacts to Tucker Carlson's scathing private texts about Donald Trump, asks New Yorkers about the 2023 Oscars and talks to DJ D-Nice about "Club Quarantine."
April 17, 2023 - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Betty Gilpin
S28 Ep79
7.1
17th Apr 2023
Guest host Jordan Klepper reacts to the 2023 NRA meeting, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks about public health solutions to violence, and actor Betty Gilpin discusses "Mrs. Davis."
Neal Brennan
S21 Ep69
7.1
1st Mar 2016
Iowa lawmakers propose a bill that could allow kids under 14 to shoot handguns, Kristen Schaal examines female body acceptance, and Neal Brennan discusses "3 Mics."
DeRay Mckesson
S21 Ep53
7.1
26th Jan 2016
ISIS creates a dating site, Martin O'Malley and Hillary Clinton answer awkward questions at a CNN town hall, and DeRay Mckesson discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.
Kenneth Branagh
S23 Ep19
7.1
8th Nov 2017
Democrats sweep the 2017 elections, Trevor tries to imagine a worse president than Donald Trump, and Kenneth Branagh discusses his film "Murder on the Orient Express."
Eddie Izzard
S24 Ep99
7.1
6th May 2019
Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard visits The Daily Show to talk about his "Eddie Izzard: Wunderbar" tour.
Greg Gutfeld
S21 Ep45
7.1
12th Jan 2016
Bernie Sanders closes in on Hillary Clinton in the polls, Al Madrigal examines an Apache tribe's fight for land in Arizona, and Greg Gutfeld discusses "How to Be Right."
Lupita Nyong'o
S25 Ep35
7.1
11th Dec 2019
A report exposes official lies about the Afghanistan War, Ronny Chieng investigates body donation, and Lupita Nyong’o discusses “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “Sulwe.”
August 7, 2024 - Barbara McQuade
S29 Ep80
7.1
7th Aug 2024
Michael Kosta on Tim Walz's debut at Philadelphia's rowdy Harris rally. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses her new book, "Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America."
Larry Hogan
S25 Ep98
7.1
29th Apr 2020
COVID-19 deals a blow to America's food supply chain, The Daily Show correspondents look back on life before quarantine, and Trevor interviews Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.
November 15, 2021 - Chris Christie
S27 Ep27
7.1
15th Nov 2021
Gas prices surge in the U.S., Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) proposes a solution for an ICU bed shortage, and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie discusses his book "Republican Rescue."
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
S21 Ep84
7.1
4th Apr 2016
Hillary Clinton shuts down Bernie Sanders's debate request, Debbie Wasserman Schultz weighs in on the presidential election, and a Panama law firm reveals global corruption.
Nick Cannon
S24 Ep157
7.1
25th Sep 2019
President Trump releases a summary of his call with Ukraine’s president, Roy Wood Jr. covers a 2020 GOP primary debate, and Nick Cannon talks about his diverse career.
Ed Whitacre
S18 Ep57
7.1
6th Feb 2013
The Obama administration is questioned over its legal basis for drone strikes, the British government addresses gay marriage, and Ed Whitacre discusses GM's revival.
Indya Moore
S26 Ep101
7.1
7th Jun 2021
The coronavirus vaccination rate faces a snag in the U.S., Ronny Chieng gives a lecture on shady creative writing for the internet, and actor Indya Moore talks about their series "Pose."
October 14, 2021 - John Legend
S27 Ep11
7.1
14th Oct 2021
Americans quit their jobs in record numbers, Trevor reacts to Demi Lovato’s objection to calling extraterrestrials “aliens,” and artist John Legend discusses his HUMANLEVEL initiative.
January 20, 2022 - Francis Ngannou
S27 Ep45
7.1
20th Jan 2022
Republicans and Democrats spar over voting rights legislation, Desi Lydic talks to influencers encouraging vaccination, and UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou chats with Trevor.
Swizz Beatz
S24 Ep19
7.1
8th Nov 2018
Trevor profiles acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán goes on trial in New York, and rapper Swizz Beatz discusses his album Poison.
Brad Smith
S24 Ep149
7.1
10th Sep 2019
Brad Smith, president of Microsoft and author of "Tools and Weapons: The Promise and Peril of the Digital Age."
Ellen Schultz
S17 Ep5
7.1
17th Oct 2011
Wyatt Cenac and Samantha Bee examine Mitt Romney's faith, Occupy Wall Street grows, and Ellen Schultz explains how American companies have decimated retiree benefit plans.
Kristen Stewart
S18 Ep38
7.1
13th Dec 2012
California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act face legal hurdles, Wyatt Cenac completes one last investigation, and Kristen Stewart dances in "On the Road".
Nina Dobrev
S25 Ep68
7.1
2nd Mar 2020
Joe Biden pulls off a major primary victory in South Carolina, Roy Wood Jr. gives tips on avoiding the coronavirus, and actor Nina Dobrev discusses her movie "Run This Town."
Jim Carrey
S25 Ep130
7.1
22nd Jul 2020
President Trump pretends to take the coronavirus seriously again, Jordan Klepper visits a pro-Trump boat rally, and Jim Carrey discusses his book "Memoirs and Misinformation."
Cynthia Erivo
S26 Ep72
7.1
17th Mar 2021
Trevor explores the history of the Senate filibuster, a mass shooter in the Atlanta area kills several Asian women, and actor and singer Cynthia Erivo discusses her role in "Genius: Aretha."
Eric Andre
S26 Ep75
7.1
23rd Mar 2021
Trevor covers heartwarming news during the pandemic, Desi Lydic explores the history of onscreen female orgasms, and comedian Eric Andre talks about his prank-based movie "Bad Trip."
Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh
S26 Ep102
7.1
8th Jun 2021
Bitcoin cryptocurrency gets beleaguered on many fronts, comedian Gina Yashere talks "Cack-Handed" and "Bob Hearts Abishola," and NBA legend Chris Bosh discusses "Letters to a Young Athlete."
November 8, 2021 - Spike Lee
S27 Ep23
7.1
8th Nov 2021
Trevor covers the top headlines of the day, Senator Ted Cruz gets into a COVID-19 vaccination beef with Big Bird, and filmmaker Spike Lee discusses his career-spanning book "SPIKE."
Jeremy Scott
S24 Ep30
7.1
5th Dec 2018
Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cover sports, Ronny Chieng talks to Bill Gates about his mission to reinvent the toilet, and Moschino's Jeremy Scott discusses fashion.
This Is U.S.
S24 Ep72
7.1
5th Mar 2019
The Daily Show revisits some notable local news stories, including a pet alligator in a nursing home and the lifting of a nunchucks ban.
Meek Mill
S24 Ep33
7.1
11th Dec 2018
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer throw down with President Trump, Ronny Chieng addresses Fortnite addiction, and rapper Meek Mill discusses criminal justice reform.
Heather McGhee
S26 Ep60
7.1
17th Feb 2021
Texans suffer from ongoing extreme winter weather, Dulce Sloan talks to Divine Nine sorority members about Vice President Kamala Harris, and author Heather McGhee discusses “The Sum of Us.”
Russell Westbrook
S26 Ep61
7.1
18th Feb 2021
Parents and kids grow impatient about reopening schools, Trevor presents a biography of Tucker Carlson, and NBA superstar Russell Westbrook talks about his Why Not? Foundation and more.
September 30, 2021 - Jake Gyllenhaal
S27 Ep4
7.1
30th Sep 2021
Americans are compelled to start their holiday shopping early, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta talk sports news, and actor Jake Gyllenhaal discusses his movie "The Guilty."
October 28, 2021 - Kristen Soltis Anderson
S27 Ep19
7.1
28th Oct 2021
Democrats whittle down a major Biden administration plan, Roy Wood Jr. and Ronny Chieng cover sports, and Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson discusses her book “The Selfie Vote.”
November 31, 2021 - Natalie and Derrica Wilson
S27 Ep32
7.1
30th Nov 2021
North Korea bans leather coats, right-wing conspiracy theories about coronavirus variants abound, and activists Natalie and Derrica Wilson discuss the Black and Missing Foundation.
July 31, 2024 - Black Pumas
S29 Ep76
7.1
31st Jul 2024
Ronny Chieng tackles Trump's painful attempt at Black voter outreach. Eric Burton, of the Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas, discusses the band's Texas roots and new album "Chronicles of a Diamond".
Bob Woodward & Janelle Monáe
S24 Ep35
7.1
13th Dec 2018
The National Enquirer exacerbates President Trump's hush-money scandal, journalist Bob Woodward discusses Fear, and Janelle Monáe chats about her album Dirty Computer.
Shaka Senghor
S21 Ep80
7.1
21st Mar 2016
Trevor examines the media's relationship with Donald Trump, Ronny Chieng investigates artificial intelligence, and Shaka Senghor discusses his memoir "Writing My Wrongs."
Michael Wallis
S16 Ep106
7.1
11th Aug 2011
The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.
Brittany Howard
S25 Ep31
7.1
4th Dec 2019
Underwater speakers help revitalize dying coral reefs, NATO leaders laugh at President Trump behind his back, and Brittany Howard talks about her debut solo album “Jaime.”
Zozibini Tunzi
S25 Ep38
7.1
17th Dec 2019
The black community faces a mental health treatment crisis, thieves steal millions of delivered holiday packages, and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi sits down with Trevor.
November 9, 2021 - Emily Ratajkowski
S27 Ep24
7.1
9th Nov 2021
Republicans face extreme backlash for supporting Democrats' infrastructure bill, Dulcé Sloan gets educated by Black beekeepers, and supermodel Emily Ratajkowski discusses her book "My Body."
November 17, 2021 - Dwyane Wade
S27 Ep29
7.1
17th Nov 2021
Trevor highlights the right-wing extremism of Congressman Paul Gosar, Dulcé Sloan examines the history of Black marching bands, and NBA star Dwyane Wade discusses his memoir "Dwyane."
August 20, 2024 - Rep. Lauren Underwood
S29 Ep87
7.1
20th Aug 2024
In Chicago, on the ground at the Democratic National Convention, Illinois Representative Lauren Underwood talks with host Desi Lydic.
Richard Dawkins
S21 Ep10
7.1
13th Oct 2015
Republicans court Paul Ryan for Speaker of the House, Lewis Black examines how businesses attract millennials, and Richard Dawkins discusses "Brief Candle in the Dark."
February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman
S29 Ep12
7.2
29th Feb 2024
Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic lament the Supreme Court's delay of Donald Trump's immunity case, Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black women, and Rex Chapman talks "It's Hard for Me to Live with Me."
March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie
S29 Ep18
7.2
12th Mar 2024
Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt dig into a Kate Middleton mystery, and author Jane Marie discusses "Selling the Dream: The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans."
December 4, 2024 - Tom Colicchio
S29 Ep133
7.2
4th Dec 2024
Ronny Chieng breaks down the controversies surrounding Defence Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, and Josh Johnson covers South Korea's political turmoil. Featured guest is chef & activist Tom Colicchio.
January 9, 2025 - Marianne Jean-Baptiste
S30 Ep4
7.2
9th Jan 2025
Desi Lydic tackles the historically awkward reunion between Trump and all his political enemies at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Plus, conservatives blame DEI for the raging wildfires in LA, so Michael Kosta is stepping in to help with his straight white maleness. Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper are back with another Sports War to discuss the latest sports news: from NFL players hitting cash-out incentives to the college bowl's delicious new mascots to whether wokeness killed the NBA's ratings. Academy Award-nominated actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste sits down with Desi Lydic to discuss her critically acclaimed new film, "Hard Truths." She discusses the real-life inspiration behind her character Pansy, who's "a bit of a difficult woman," the collaborative process with director Mike Leigh on set, and gets into character with reactions to today's headlines.
July 23, 2025 - Samara Cyn
S30 Ep90
7.2
23rd Jul 2025
Josh Johnson covers the breaking story that the DOJ informed Trump he was on the Epstein list, newly unearthed photos of Trump's friendship with Epstein, and the president's wild pledge to lower drug prices by 1000%. Plus, Michael Kosta explains why Trump's Epstein drama is all Obama's fault. Samara Cyn, a recording artist making her late-night television debut, joins Josh Johnson to discuss her new EP, "backroads." They talk about her raw and real lyrics, why her new EP is more lighthearted than her last release, how her music touches on the "really weird" state of a world going back on immigrant, LGBTQ+, and women's rights, and her song "hardheaded," which tackles privilege head-on. Samara Cyn makes her television debut with a performance of "hardheaded" off her EP "backroads."
Derek Jeter
S24 Ep13
7.2
30th Oct 2018
President Trump casts a migrant caravan as an "invasion," Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta investigate toxic algae in Florida, and Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter stops by.
March 1, 2023 - Hasan Minhaj's Daughter
S28 Ep57
7.2
1st Mar 2023
Hasan Minhaj looks at the political blame game over the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, rants about Twitter before deleting his account and interviews his daughter on her birthday.
Yara Shahidi
S25 Ep47
7.2
15th Jan 2020
Nancy Pelosi sends articles of impeachment to the Senate, Ronny Chieng reports on the CES 2020 tech expo, and actor/activist Yara Shahidi discusses her role on "grown-ish."
Awkwafina
S23 Ep109
7.2
4th Jun 2018
President Trump's legal team argues that he can't be charged with a crime, the U.S.-North Korea summit is back on, and Awkwafina talks "Ocean's 8" and "Crazy Rich Asians."
Andrew Gillum
S24 Ep12
7.2
29th Oct 2018
A Trump supporter mails bombs to prominent Democrats, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates black Floridians, and Trevor chats with Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum.
January 28, 2025 - Lil Rel Howery
S30 Ep14
7.2
28th Jan 2025
Michael Kosta checks in on the latest Trumpworld news: new press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the banning of trans people in the military, and the aftermath of pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Plus, Troy Iwata sets up an elaborate sting for J6 sex offenders. Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta debate Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Super Bowl "ring," Philadelphia's mayor's misspelled Eagles chant, and a nacho tray distraction at a NHL game in the latest installment of Sports War. Comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery chats with Michael Kosta about starring in the new animated film "Dog Man," how therapy has benefited his life and his comedy, and the "Get Out" tagline that follows him at every T.S.A. checkpoint.
March 5, 2025 - Julien Baker & Mackenzie Scott aka "Torres"
S30 Ep31
7.2
5th Mar 2025
Michael Kosta explains why Trump's joint session speech felt like a theatrical production with appearances by co-star Elon Musk, over-the-top trolling, and blatant lies as the Democrats helplessly wielded their props. Critically acclaimed musicians, Julien Baker and Mackenzie Scott aka "Torres" sit down with Michael Kosta to discuss their forthcoming album, "Send A Prayer My Way." They talk about banding together during lockdown to create a country album, navigating a spiritual relationship with the divine, and writing a song about the unconditional love of a dog. Julien Baker and Mackenzie Scott perform "Bottom of a Bottle" from their forthcoming album, "Send A Prayer My Way."
Lilly Singh
S21 Ep59
7.2
4th Feb 2016
GOP presidential dropout Rick Santorum endorses Marco Rubio, Ronny Chieng examines a questionable NBA promotion, and Lilly Singh discusses "A Trip to Unicorn Island."
Isha Sesay
S24 Ep129
7.2
18th Jul 2019
Journalist Isha Sesay.
Kelly Marie Tran
S25 Ep33
7.2
9th Dec 2019
Joe Biden loses his temper at an Iowa town hall, Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta cover sports news, and actor Kelly Marie Tran discusses “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
Ilana Glazer
S25 Ep54
7.2
28th Jan 2020
Fox News takes aim at John Bolton, President Trump advances his anti-immigrant agenda, and comedian Ilana Glazer discusses "The Planet Is Burning" and "Horny 4 Tha Polls."
DeRay Mckesson
S23 Ep145
7.2
4th Sep 2018
Trevor examines high-profile boycotts, tensions rise at Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing, and DeRay Mckesson discusses “On the Other Side of Freedom.”
Marion Cotillard
S16 Ep113
7.2
8th Sep 2011
GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.
Kirsten Gillibrand & Tessa Thompson
S24 Ep23
7.2
15th Nov 2018
Jaboukie Young-White reacts to Amazon's plan to set up shop in New York, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses Bold & Brave, and Creed II star Tessa Thompson stops by.
PJ Morton
S24 Ep85
7.2
3rd Apr 2019
Lori Lightfoot becomes Chicago's first black female mayor, Trevor examines President Trump's bitter hatred of windmills, and PJ Morton discusses his album Gumbo Unplugged.
The Daily Social Distancing Show
S25 Ep76
7.2
23rd Mar 2020
Trevor covers global coronavirus news, Desi Lydic describes life as a round-the-clock parent, and Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta weigh in on the Trump's Best Word Bracket.
Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.
S26 Ep67
7.2
2nd Mar 2021
Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces sexual harassment allegations, Rep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the future of the GOP, and singer-songwriter H.E.R. talks about her song “Fight for You.”

The Daily Show Episode Guide

James Doohan
S1 Ep3
7.5
20th Nov 1996
Tonight, James Doohan, otherwise known as Scotty from Star Trek.
Bruce Davison
S1 Ep4
7.8
9th Dec 1996
Tonight, James Doohan, otherwise known as Scotty from Star Trek.
Richard Lewis
S1 Ep5
6.8
11th Dec 1996
This is a place holder.
Wes Craven
S1 Ep6
6.9
12th Dec 1996
This is a place holder.