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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 15

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 15!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 15

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for Michael Pollan
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Michael Pollan

    S15:E1

    A Nigerian terrorist tries to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas day. The Best F**king News Team helps Tiger Woods find a new religion, and Michael Pollan encourages Americans to eat healthy food.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for George Lucas
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    #2 - George Lucas

    S15:E2

    John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Admn. Mike Mullen
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Admn. Mike Mullen

    S15:E3

    Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Maggie Gyllenhaal
    6.5/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Maggie Gyllenhaal

    S15:E4

    President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for John Yoo
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    #5 - John Yoo

    S15:E5

    John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Paul Ingrassia
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Paul Ingrassia

    S15:E6

    Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band

    S15:E7

    Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Thu, Jan 14, 2010
    6.2/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Thu, Jan 14, 2010

    S15:E8

    Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for David M. Walker
    6.3/10(27 votes)

    #9 - David M. Walker

    S15:E9

    Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Colin Firth
    6.4/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Colin Firth

    S15:E10

    Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    6.3/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Wed, Jan 20, 2010

    S15:E11

    Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Julie Andrews
    6.3/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Julie Andrews

    S15:E12

    Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Bill Gates
    6.0/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Bill Gates

    S15:E13

    John Oliver celebrates a huge victory for corporations, and Bill Gates starts Twittering.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Elizabeth Warren
    6.4/10(30 votes)

    #14 - Elizabeth Warren

    S15:E14

    Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Ethan Watters
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Ethan Watters

    S15:E15

    The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Doris Kearns Goodwin
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    #16 - Doris Kearns Goodwin

    S15:E16

    Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Austan Goolsbee
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Austan Goolsbee

    S15:E17

    Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Brian Williams
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #18 - Brian Williams

    S15:E18

    Jason Jones speeds in his Camry, and Brian Williams remembers his prom night with Jon.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Atul Gawande
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #19 - Atul Gawande

    S15:E19

    Sam Bee learns how hard it is to be a man, and Atul Gawande hopes to save lives with a checklist.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Rep. Anthony Weiner
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #20 - Rep. Anthony Weiner

    S15:E20

    Rachel Maddow eviscerates everyone, and Anthony Weiner fights for health care reform.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Jenny Sanford
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Jenny Sanford

    S15:E21

    Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Newt Gingrich
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #22 - Newt Gingrich

    S15:E22

    Richard Shelby releases nominees, and Newt Gingrich discusses the radical Obama administration.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Willie Mays
    6.4/10(31 votes)

    #23 - Willie Mays

    S15:E23

    Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Lee Daniels
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    #24 - Lee Daniels

    S15:E24

    Iran launches pets into space, and Lee Daniels believes in the intelligence of the American audience.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Ricky Gervais
    6.2/10(35 votes)

    #25 - Ricky Gervais

    S15:E25

    CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Michael Pollan" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 15. It scored 6.7/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "George Lucas".