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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!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 16

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for Paul Giamatti
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    #1 - Paul Giamatti

    S16:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

    S16:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Jimmy Wales

    S16:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Patton Oswalt

    S16:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Colin Firth

    S16:E6

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Tim Pawlenty

    S16:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Ron Howard

    S16:E8

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

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    Director:Unknown
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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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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

    S16:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Paul Clemens

    S16:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Anand Giridharadas

    S16:E13

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

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    Director:Unknown
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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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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - Jonathan Alter

    S16:E15

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - 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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    #17 - Bill Gates

    S16:E17

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Michael Steele

    S16:E18

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

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    #19 - Matthew Perry

    S16:E19

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    S16:E20

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - Edward Glaeser

    S16:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - January Jones

    S16:E22

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    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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    #24 - Ed Gillespie

    S16:E24

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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - Lisa Ling

    S16:E25

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Paul Giamatti" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 16. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand".