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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 16

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 1 - Paul Giamatti
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Paul Giamatti

    S16:E1

    The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 2 - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

    S16:E2

    Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 3 - Jimmy Wales
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Jimmy Wales

    S16:E3

    John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 4 - Patton Oswalt
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Patton Oswalt

    S16:E4

    Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 5 - Denis Leary
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Denis Leary

    S16:E5

    John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 6 - Colin Firth
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Colin Firth

    S16:E6

    John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 7 - Tim Pawlenty
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Tim Pawlenty

    S16:E7

    Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 8 - Ron Howard
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Ron Howard

    S16:E8

    John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 9 - Peter Bergen
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Peter Bergen

    S16:E9

    Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 10 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

    S16:E10

    Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 11 - Paul Clemens
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Paul Clemens

    S16:E11

    Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 12 - Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

    S16:E12

    Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 13 - Anand Giridharadas
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Anand Giridharadas

    S16:E13

    Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 14 - James Franco
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #14 - James Franco

    S16:E14

    A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 15 - Jonathan Alter
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Jonathan Alter

    S16:E15

    Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 16 - T. Boone Pickens
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #16 - T. Boone Pickens

    S16:E16

    Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 17 - Bill Gates
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Bill Gates

    S16:E17

    Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 18 - Michael Steele
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Michael Steele

    S16:E18

    Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 19 - Matthew Perry
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    #19 - Matthew Perry

    S16:E19

    Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 20 - Adm. Michael Mullen
    5.6/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Adm. Michael Mullen

    S16:E20

    Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 21 - Edward Glaeser
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Edward Glaeser

    S16:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 22 - January Jones
    6.1/10(25 votes)

    #22 - January Jones

    S16:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 23 - Brian Williams
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Brian Williams

    S16:E23

    Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 24 - Ed Gillespie
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Ed Gillespie

    S16:E24

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Daily Show Season 16 Episode 25 - Lisa Ling
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Lisa Ling

    S16:E25

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Paul Giamatti" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 16. It scored 7/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand".