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The Best Seasons of The Daily Show

Every season of The Daily Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Daily Show!

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#1

Season 28

122 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2022

7.8/ 10
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#2

Season 27

140 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2021

7.5/ 10
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#3

Season 18

158 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2012

7.0/ 10
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#4

Season 20

142 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2014

7.0/ 10
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#5

Season 16

124 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2011

7.0/ 10
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#6

Season 29

138 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2024

7.0/ 10
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#7

Season 14

161 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2009

6.9/ 10
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#8

Season 17

157 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2011

6.9/ 10
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#9

Season 19

159 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2013

6.9/ 10
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#10

Season 22

163 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2016

6.7/ 10
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#11

Season 15

161 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2010

6.7/ 10
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#12

Season 10

159 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2005

6.5/ 10
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#13

Season 31

4 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2026

6.4/ 10
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#14

Season 23

157 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2017

6.4/ 10
Average Rating
#15

Season 11

161 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2006

6.4/ 10
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#16

Season 13

160 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2008

6.4/ 10
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#17

Season 24

158 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2018

6.4/ 10
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#18

Season 21

161 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2015

6.2/ 10
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#19

Season 12

138 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2007

6.2/ 10
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#20

Season 1

6 Episodes

First Aired: Jul 1996

6.0/ 10
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#21

Season 26

116 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2020

6.0/ 10
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#22

Season 25

160 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2019

6.0/ 10
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#23

Season 30

142 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2025

5.4/ 10
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#24

Season 9

161 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2004

5.4/ 10
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#25

Season 6

157 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2001

5.3/ 10
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#26

Season 4

159 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1999

5.2/ 10
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#27

Season 2

16 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1997

5.2/ 10
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#28

Season 7

160 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2002

5.1/ 10
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#29

Season 5

166 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2000

5.1/ 10
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#30

Season 8

161 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2003

5.1/ 10
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#31

Season 3

33 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 1998

4.9/ 10
Average Rating