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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 16

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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. 7.5/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Matthew Perry

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    S16:E19

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

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  2. 7.5/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Jake Gyllenhaal

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    S16:E43

    Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.

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  3. 7.4/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

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    S16:E12

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

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  4. 7.4/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Ed Gillespie

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  5. 7.4/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Howard Stern

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    S16:E29

    CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.

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  6. 7.3/10(30 votes)

    #6 - James Franco

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    S16:E14

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

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  7. 7.3/10(26 votes)

    #7 - T. Boone Pickens

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    S16:E16

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

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  8. 7.3/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Bill Gates

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    S16:E17

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

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  9. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Allison Stanger

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  10. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Colin Quinn

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    S16:E46

    The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.

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  11. 7.2/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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    S16:E10

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

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  12. 7.2/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Brian Williams

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    S16:E23

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

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  13. 7.2/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Lisa Ling

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  14. 7.2/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

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    S16:E41

    Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.

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  15. 7.1/10(32 votes)

    #15 - Denis Leary

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    S16:E5

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

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  16. 7.1/10(25 votes)

    #16 - Colin Firth

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

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  17. 7.1/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Peter Bergen

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    S16:E9

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

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  18. 7.1/10(42 votes)

    #18 - Anderson Cooper

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  19. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Prince Zeid Ra'ad

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    S16:E30

    Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.

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  20. 7.1/10(46 votes)

    #20 - Mike Huckabee

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    S16:E47

    The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.

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  21. 7.0/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Austan Goolsbee

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  22. 7.0/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Norm MacDonald

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    S16:E44

    CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.

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  23. 7.0/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Jamie Oliver

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    S16:E48

    The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.

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  24. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Gigi Ibrahim

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    S16:E53

    John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.

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  25. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Bernie Sanders

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    S16:E55

    Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Matthew Perry" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 16. It scored 7.5/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/2/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jake Gyllenhaal".