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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!

Best episode
S20E142 Jon Stewart's Final Episode
9.4379 votes
Worst episode
S11E43 Sharon Stone
3.851 votes
Top season
Season 19
7.4avg
Binge time
15d 16h
4287 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 142 - Jon Stewart's Final Episode
    9.4/10(379 votes)

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 1 - February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes
    8.8/10(222 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 112 - Ricky Gervais
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    S19:E112

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 30 - Tomi Lahren
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    S22:E30

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Daily Show Season 17 Episode 57 - Ricky Gervais
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    S17:E57

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Daily Show Season 14 Episode 69 - Newt Gingrich
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    S14:E69

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  7. The Daily Show Season 14 Episode 60 - Denis Leary
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    S14:E60

    Actor and star of Rescue Me, Denis Leary is on the show tonight.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 19 - John Cleese
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    S20:E19

    Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Cleese discusses his memoir, "So, Anyway..."

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  9. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 144 - Simon Pegg
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    S18:E144

    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".

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  10. The Daily Show Season 21 Episode 32 - Jon Stewart
    7.6/10(77 votes)

    S21:E32

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 141 - Louis C.K.
    7.7/10(52 votes)

    S20:E141

    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.

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  12. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 30 - Jared Leto
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    S19:E30

    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.

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  13. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 44 - Scarlett Johansson
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S19:E44

    Long-term unemployment benefits lapse, Chris Christie addresses his role in the "Bridgegate" scandal, and Scarlett Johansson talks post-modern dating in "Her".

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  14. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 71 - July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S29:E71

    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.

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  15. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 6 - Malala Yousafzai
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    S19:E6

    Republicans deny responsibility for the shutdown and Malala Yousafzai talks fighting the Taliban.

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  16. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 74 - Kimberly Marten
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    S19:E74

    Vladimir Putin embraces his own geopolitical propaganda, Aasif Mandvi discovers third world health care in America, and Kimberly Marten discusses the growing Crimean crisis.

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  17. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 23 - Key & Peele
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S19:E23

    The media struggles to identify racism, New York and Chicago share a not-so-polite disagreement, and Key and Peele detail their comedy beginnings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 36 - Evangeline Lilly
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S19:E36

    Fox News confirms Santa Claus's whiteness, Lewis Black finds the future underwhelming, and Evangeline Lilly discusses "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug".

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  19. The Daily Show Season 10 Episode 144 - Chris Elliott
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    S10:E144

    TONIGHT: Author of "The Shroud of the Thwacker", Chris Elliott! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 13 - Nick Offerman
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    S19:E13

    Congress rides to HealthCare.gov's rescue, and Nick Offerman discusses "Paddle Your Own Canoe".

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  21. The Daily Show Season 14 Episode 36 - Jim Cramer
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S14:E36

    Jon and Jim Cramer prepare for their highly anticipated skirmish. Bernie Madoff pleads guilty to 11 counts of fraud. Jim Cramer admits to his mistakes, and vows to do a better job reporting the financial market.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Daily Show Season 17 Episode 118 - Bassem Youssef
    7.6/10(56 votes)

    S17:E118

    President Obama claims executive privilege on "fast and furious" documents, and Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef fulfills a dream by appearing on The Daily Show.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 39 - Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner & Paul Rudd
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S19:E39

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 107 - James McAvoy
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S19:E107

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 17 - Jake Gyllenhaal
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S20:E17

    Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat's name, and Jake Gyllenhaal discusses "Nightcrawler."

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jon Stewart's Final Episode" is the best rated episode of The Daily Show. It scored 9.4/10 from 379 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on August 6, 2015. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes".

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