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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Daily Show Season 6 Episode 112 - September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode

    S6:E112

    The Daily Show returns to the air from the New York studio in their first episode after the tragedy of September 11th, 2001.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 75 - April 3, 2023 - Senator Cory Booker
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - April 3, 2023 - Senator Cory Booker

    S28:E75

    Guest host Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Donald Trump's indictment and interviews a proponent of Florida's critical race theory ban, and Senator Cory Booker talks about police reform.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 76 - April 4, 2023 - Robin Thede
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - April 4, 2023 - Robin Thede

    S28:E76

    Jon Stewart returns to help Roy Wood Jr. break down Donald Trump's arraignment, Jordan Klepper interviews the courthouse crowd, and Robin Thede discusses "A Black Lady Sketch Show."

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 78 - April 6, 2023 - Jerry Craft
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - April 6, 2023 - Jerry Craft

    S28:E78

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 79 - April 17, 2023 - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Betty Gilpin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - April 17, 2023 - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Betty Gilpin

    S28:E79

    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."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 95 - October 26, 2023 - Daniel Farris
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - October 26, 2023 - Daniel Farris

    S28:E95

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 96 - October 30, 2023 - Rep. Nancy Mace
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - October 30, 2023 - Rep. Nancy Mace

    S28:E96

    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.

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  8. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 97 - October 31, 2023 - Rich Paul
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - October 31, 2023 - Rich Paul

    S28:E97

    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."

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  9. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 99 - November 2, 2023 - Doug Melville
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - November 2, 2023 - Doug Melville

    S28:E99

    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.

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  10. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 102 - November 8, 2023 - Margo Price
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - November 8, 2023 - Margo Price

    S28:E102

    Sarah Silverman reports on big wins for the Democrats on Election Day 2023, discusses protecting artists' rights in the age of AI, and chats with singer-songwriter and author Margo Price.

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  11. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 103 - November 9, 2023 - Judd Apatow
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - November 9, 2023 - Judd Apatow

    S28:E103

    Sarah Silverman covers the third Republican presidential debate with Dulcé Sloan and Desi Lydic, and Judd Apatow discusses producing "Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain."

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  12. The Daily Show Season 28 Episode 104 - November 13, 2023 - Lisa Leslie
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - November 13, 2023 - Lisa Leslie

    S28:E104

    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.

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  13. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 142 - Jon Stewart's Final Episode
    9.4/10(378 votes)

    #13 - Jon Stewart's Final Episode

    S20:E142

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Daily Show Season 4 Episode 13 - George Carlin
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - George Carlin

    S4:E13

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  15. The Daily Show Season 4 Episode 46 - Jackie Chan
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Jackie Chan

    S4:E46

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Daily Show Season 6 Episode 96 - Jackie Chan
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Jackie Chan

    S6:E96

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  17. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 1 - February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes
    8.8/10(221 votes)

    #17 - February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes

    S29:E1

    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.

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  18. The Daily Show Season 4 Episode 28 - Ian McKellen
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Ian McKellen

    S4:E28

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  19. The Daily Show Season 4 Episode 40 - Ron Howard
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Ron Howard

    S4:E40

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  20. The Daily Show Season 4 Episode 41 - Omar Epps
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Omar Epps

    S4:E41

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Daily Show Season 4 Episode 44 - Ernie Hudson
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Ernie Hudson

    S4:E44

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  22. The Daily Show Season 4 Episode 157 - George Carlin
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - George Carlin

    S4:E157

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  23. The Daily Show Season 5 Episode 119 - Jamie Lee Curtis
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Jamie Lee Curtis

    S5:E119

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    Director:Chuck O'Neil
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Daily Show Season 5 Episode 126 - Dean Cain
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Dean Cain

    S5:E126

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    Director:Chuck O'Neil
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  25. The Daily Show Season 6 Episode 56 - James Van Der Beek
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - James Van Der Beek

    S6:E56

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Best Episodes Summary

"September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "April 3, 2023 - Senator Cory Booker".