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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 1

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 1!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Premier Episode
    6.7/10(54 votes)

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Daily Show Season 1 Episode 2 - David Cross & Bob Odenkirk
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Daily Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Wes Craven
    6.1/10(22 votes)

    S1:E6

    This is a place holder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Daily Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Bruce Davison
    5.9/10(25 votes)

    S1:E4

    Tonight, James Doohan, otherwise known as Scotty from Star Trek.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Daily Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Richard Lewis
    5.9/10(24 votes)

    S1:E5

    This is a place holder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Daily Show Season 1 Episode 3 - James Doohan
    5.6/10(25 votes)

    S1:E3

    Tonight, James Doohan, otherwise known as Scotty from Star Trek.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Daily Show Season 1 Episode 56 - Tom Bergeron
    5.0/10(18 votes)

    S1:E56

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Premier Episode" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/22/1996. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "David Cross & Bob Odenkirk".