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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!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 16

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  1. 7.5/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Matthew Perry

    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

    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

    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

    S16:E24

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  5. 7.4/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Howard Stern

    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

    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

    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

    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

    S16:E31

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  10. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Colin Quinn

    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

    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

    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

    S16:E25

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  14. 7.2/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

    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

    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

    S16:E6

    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

    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

    S16:E26

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  19. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Prince Zeid Ra'ad

    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

    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

    S16:E28

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  22. 7.0/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Norm MacDonald

    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

    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

    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

    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".