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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 27 Episode 81 - Alexander Skarsgård
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Alexander Skarsgård

    S27:E81

    Rudy Giuliani is revealed as a contestant on “The Masked Singer,” Trevor covers France’s high-stakes presidential race, and Alexander Skarsgård discusses his film role in “The Northman.”

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 82 - Gia & Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Gia & Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey

    S27:E82

    Elon Musk buys Twitter, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces questions about her role in the U.S. Capitol riot, and Gia and Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey discuss their book "Real Life, Real Love."

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 83 - Burna Boy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Burna Boy

    S27:E83

    Donald Trump declares he won't return to Twitter, Trevor rolls out the TDS+++ streaming service, and rapper and singer Burna Boy talks about "Burna Boy: One Night in Space at MSG."

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 85 - Daniel Ricciardo
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Daniel Ricciardo

    S27:E85

    Donald Trump rants about dangerous fruit in a deposition, Trevor highlights Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s flurry of scandals, and Formula 1 racer Daniel Ricciardo discusses the Miami Grand Prix.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 86 - Ziwe Fumudoh
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Ziwe Fumudoh

    S27:E86

    NASA examines litter it left behind on Mars, Republicans vie for Donald Trump's favor in the 2022 Ohio primary race, and comedian Ziwe discusses her late-night talk show "Ziwe."

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 92 - Sergiy Kyslytsya
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Sergiy Kyslytsya

    S27:E92

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 94 - Eliot Schrefer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Eliot Schrefer

    S27:E94

    New York passes major gun reform laws, Roy Wood Jr. sits down with anti-government firebrand Ammon Bundy, and Eliot Schrefer discusses his book "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)."

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 97 - Ayo Edebiri
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Ayo Edebiri

    S27:E97

    Russia rebrands McDonald's, Trevor covers the latest revelations from the January 6 hearings on the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, and comedian Ayo Edebiri discusses her series "The Bear."

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  10. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 98 - Katie Couric
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Katie Couric

    S27:E98

    The U.S. stock market enters an alarming slump, The Daily Show presents a deep-diving biography of Rudy Giuliani, and journalist Katie Couric discusses her memoir "Going There."

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 99 - Davido
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Davido

    S27:E99

    Trevor covers the GOP midterm elections, Michael Kosta strives to become a K-pop superstar in the wake of BTS's hiatus, and singer-songwriter Davido talks about his single "Stand Strong."

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  12. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 100 - Ed Helms
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Ed Helms

    S27:E100

    The FDA approves COVID-19 vaccines for young kids, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) responds to America's lifeguard shortage, and actor and writer Ed Helms discusses his series "Rutherford Falls."

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  13. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 101 - Katy Tur
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Katy Tur

    S27:E101

    Trevor covers police inaction during the school shooting in Uvalde, TX, Dulcé Sloan examines corporate fear of LGBTQ-friendly ads, and MSNBC's Katy Tur discusses her memoir "Rough Draft."

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  14. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 102 - Angela Garbes
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Angela Garbes

    S27:E102

    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."

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  15. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 103 - Elliot Page
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Elliot Page

    S27:E103

    The Supreme Court greenlights concealed guns in New York, Jordan Klepper asks Trump supporters about the January 6 hearings, and Elliot Page discusses his role on "The Umbrella Academy."

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  16. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 104 - Draymond Green
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Draymond Green

    S27:E104

    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.”

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  17. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 105 - Eric Adams
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Eric Adams

    S27:E105

    The January 6 Committee hears shocking testimony from former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks to Trevor about his first six months in office.

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  18. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 106 - Van Lathan Jr.
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Van Lathan Jr.

    S27:E106

    Sweden and Finland are joining NATO, Desi Lydic examines the origins and evolution of Pride Month, and writer and podcaster Van Lathan Jr. discusses his memoir "Fat, Crazy, and Tired."

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  19. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 107 - Veronica Ivy & Moses Ingram
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Veronica Ivy & Moses Ingram

    S27:E107

    The Supreme Court severely undermines the EPA, track cycling champion Veronica Ivy discusses transgender athlete rights, and actor Moses Ingram talks about her role on "Obi-Wan Kenobi."

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  20. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 108 - Terri Jackson
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Terri Jackson

    S27:E108

    Sen. Joe Manchin deals a blow to climate change policy, Dulcé Sloan tries to make New Yorkers late for work, and the WNBA's Terri Jackson discusses Russia's detainment of Brittney Griner.

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  21. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 109 - Gregory Robinson
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Gregory Robinson

    S27:E109

    The Secret Service deletes texts from January 6, 2021, Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) cracks a fruit conspiracy, and NASA's Gregory Robinson discusses the James Webb Space Telescope.

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  22. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 110 - Jenny Slate
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Jenny Slate

    S27:E110

    The House passes a sweeping marriage equality bill, Dulcé Sloan examines gender stereotypes in children's books, and comedian Jenny Slate discusses her film "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."

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  23. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 112 - Daniel Kaluuya
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Daniel Kaluuya

    S27:E112

    The monkeypox virus officially becomes a global health emergency, Trevor dives into revelations from the eighth January 6 hearing, and Daniel Kaluuya discusses his role in the movie "Nope."

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  24. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 113 - Molly Burke & Brian Cox
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Molly Burke & Brian Cox

    S27:E113

    Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic abuse of Indigenous people, Molly Burke discusses her advocacy for the disabled community, and actor Brian Cox talks about his role on "Succession."

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  25. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 114 - Rafael A. Mangual
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Rafael A. Mangual

    S27:E114

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned trip to Taiwan angers China, Ronny Chieng examines the Move Oregon's Border movement, and Rafael A. Mangual discusses his book "Criminal (In)Justice."

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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, "Alexander Skarsgård".