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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show

Every episode of The Daily Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Daily Show!

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Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Daily Show" is "September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode" aired on 9/20/2001 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Alexander Skarsgård".

  • September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - September 20, 2001 - The Comeback episode

    Season 6 Episode 112 - Aired 9/20/2001

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

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  • Alexander Skarsgård
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #2 - Alexander Skarsgård

    Season 27 Episode 81 - Aired 4/21/2022

    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.”

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  • Gia & Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #3 - Gia & Raashaun "DJ Envy" Casey

    Season 27 Episode 82 - Aired 4/25/2022

    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."

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  • Burna Boy
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - Burna Boy

    Season 27 Episode 83 - Aired 4/26/2022

    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."

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  • Daniel Ricciardo
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #5 - Daniel Ricciardo

    Season 27 Episode 85 - Aired 4/28/2022

    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.

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  • Ziwe Fumudoh
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #6 - Ziwe Fumudoh

    Season 27 Episode 86 - Aired 5/2/2022

    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."

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  • Sergiy Kyslytsya
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #7 - Sergiy Kyslytsya

    Season 27 Episode 92 - Aired 6/2/2022

    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.

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  • Eliot Schrefer
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #8 - Eliot Schrefer

    Season 27 Episode 94 - Aired 6/7/2022

    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)."

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  • Iman Vellani
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #9 - Iman Vellani

    Season 27 Episode 95 - Aired 6/8/2022

    House Democrats gear up for the January 6 hearings, Roy Wood Jr. examines gentrification in Brooklyn, and actor Iman Vellani talks about her starring role in "Ms. Marvel."

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  • Ayo Edebiri
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #10 - Ayo Edebiri

    Season 27 Episode 97 - Aired 6/13/2022

    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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  • Katie Couric
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #11 - Katie Couric

    Season 27 Episode 98 - Aired 6/14/2022

    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."

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  • Davido
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #12 - Davido

    Season 27 Episode 99 - Aired 6/15/2022

    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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  • Ed Helms
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #13 - Ed Helms

    Season 27 Episode 100 - Aired 6/16/2022

    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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  • Katy Tur
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #14 - Katy Tur

    Season 27 Episode 101 - Aired 6/21/2022

    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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  • Angela Garbes
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #15 - Angela Garbes

    Season 27 Episode 102 - Aired 6/22/2022

    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."

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  • Elliot Page
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #16 - Elliot Page

    Season 27 Episode 103 - Aired 6/23/2022

    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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  • Draymond Green
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #17 - Draymond Green

    Season 27 Episode 104 - Aired 6/27/2022

    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.”

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  • Eric Adams
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #18 - Eric Adams

    Season 27 Episode 105 - Aired 6/28/2022

    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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  • Van Lathan Jr.
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #19 - Van Lathan Jr.

    Season 27 Episode 106 - Aired 6/29/2022

    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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  • Veronica Ivy & Moses Ingram
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #20 - Veronica Ivy & Moses Ingram

    Season 27 Episode 107 - Aired 6/30/2022

    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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  • Terri Jackson
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #21 - Terri Jackson

    Season 27 Episode 108 - Aired 7/18/2022

    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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  • Gregory Robinson
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #22 - Gregory Robinson

    Season 27 Episode 109 - Aired 7/19/2022

    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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  • Jenny Slate
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #23 - Jenny Slate

    Season 27 Episode 110 - Aired 7/20/2022

    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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  • Daniel Kaluuya
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #24 - Daniel Kaluuya

    Season 27 Episode 112 - Aired 7/25/2022

    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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  • Molly Burke & Brian Cox
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #25 - Molly Burke & Brian Cox

    Season 27 Episode 113 - Aired 7/26/2022

    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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