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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 17

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 17!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 17

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  1. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Jason Segel

    S17:E94

    Wealthy citizens want to mine asteroids, Neil deGrasse Tyson plays "Bulls**t or No Bulls**t, Mitt Romney recalibrates his campaign, and Jason Segel works with humans.

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  2. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Jim Parsons

    S17:E106

    Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks a ban on oversized sugary drinks, Wyatt Cenac reports on Russia's blocking intervention in Syria, and Jim Parsons stars in "Harvey.

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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Kirsten Gillibrand

    S17:E148

    Democratic National Convention speakers praise President Obama, John Oliver shares a personal Obama anecdote, and Kirsten Gillibrand calls for more women in Congress.

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  4. 7.5/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Thomas Friedman

    S17:E1

    The U.S. military kills Anwar al-Awlaki, Herman Cain talks about Rick Perry's ranch, and Thomas Friedman discusses America's role in the global market.

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  5. 7.5/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Mindy Kaling

    S17:E13

    Herman Cain denies sexual harassment allegations, Rick Perry loosens up, Wyatt Cenac reports on a dead bill, and Mindy Kaling discusses her parents' concerns.

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  6. 7.4/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Kathleen Sebelius

    S17:E48

    Newt Gingrich takes South Carolina, Al Madrigal gets to know Mitt Romney's most fervent enthusiast, and Kathleen Sebelius talks about health care reform.

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  8. 7.3/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Calvin Trillin

    S17:E6

    Republicans identify America's American enemy, John Oliver tries to join Occupy Wall Street, and Calvin Trillin talks political humor.

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  9. 7.3/10(30 votes)

    #8 - Lisa Randall

    S17:E11

    A Koch-funded study debunks Climategate, riot police raid Occupy Oakland, and Lisa Randall explores the implications of scientific research.

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  10. 7.3/10(36 votes)

    #9 - Martin Scorsese

    S17:E24

    Newt Gingrich emerges as the GOP front-runner, Sarah Vowell defends the glory of Evacuation Day, and Martin Scorsese talks movies.

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  11. 7.2/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Hugh Jackman

    S17:E3

    Conservatives call Occupy Wall Street protesters anti-American, Florida votes to move its primary up, and Hugh Jackman boxes robots.

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  12. 7.2/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Condoleezza Rice

    S17:E14

    Fox News defends the rich, John Hodgman calls for a celebration of the 1%, and Condoleezza Rice discusses the Bush administration.

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  13. 7.2/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Liam Neeson

    S17:E45

    Newt Gingrich wins the South Carolina debate, Stephen Colbert reveals his wishes for the Colbert Super PAC, and Liam Neeson enjoys small-town Canada.

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  14. 7.2/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Elizabeth Banks

    S17:E47

    Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife reveals his request for an open marriage, and Elizabeth Banks enjoys performing on high-rise ledges.

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  15. 7.1/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Richard Brookhiser

    S17:E8

    Libyans celebrate Muammar al-Gaddafi's death, John Oliver rebrands Libya, and Richard Brookhiser discusses James Madison's impact on American politics.

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  16. 7.1/10(31 votes)

    #15 - Walter Isaacson

    S17:E10

    Rick Perry and Herman Cain explain their jokes, Lewis Black examines the indoctrination of kids, and Walter Isaacson discusses his Steve Jobs biography.

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  17. 7.1/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Bono

    S17:E27

    Aasif Mandvi reports on Egypt's election, a fire alarm blares over Brian Williams' broadcast, and Bono believes that America is close to ending the AIDS epidemic.

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  18. 7.1/10(30 votes)

    #17 - Elizabeth Warren

    S17:E49

    Mitt Romney defends his tax returns, Newt Gingrich one-ups Mitt Romney at the Florida GOP debate, and Elizabeth Warren urges America to invest in its future.

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  19. 7.0/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Jason Sudeikis

    S17:E4

    Sarah Palin confirms she won't be running in 2012, Herman Cain shares his conspiracy theories, and Jason Sudeikis gives the inside scoop on "Saturday Night Live.

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  20. 7.0/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Ellen Schultz

    S17:E5

    Wyatt Cenac and Samantha Bee examine Mitt Romney's faith, Occupy Wall Street grows, and Ellen Schultz explains how American companies have decimated retiree benefit plans.

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  21. 7.0/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Jodi Kantor

    S17:E44

    Jon takes over the Colbert Super PAC, China's Foxconn comes under attack for its poor working conditions, and Jodi Kantor talks about the Obamas.

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  22. 7.0/10(29 votes)

    #21 - Paula Broadwell

    S17:E50

    Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address, Mitch Daniels counters it with a Republican rebuttal, and Paula Broadwell examines General David Patraeus' career.

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  23. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Seth MacFarlane

    S17:E120

    President Obama's role in Operation Fast and Furious inspires conservative talk of dictatorship, and Seth MacFarlane explains how he recruited Mark Wahlberg to star in "Ted.

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  24. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Rob Corddry

    S17:E142

    Pennsylvania and Ohio pursue partisan voting laws, the Best F#@king News Team Ever warms up for the Republican National Convention, and Rob Corddry shares his Olympic medal.

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  25. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Salman Rushdie

    S17:E152

    Mitt Romney shares his opinion of 47% of Americans, Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams discuss minority advantages in America, and Salman Rushdie talks "Joseph Anton.

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  26. 6.9/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Michael Lewis

    S17:E2

    Chris Christie restates his position, Mitt Romney flip-flops, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and Michael Lewis discusses his travels as a financial disaster tourist.

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Jason Segel" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 17. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/25/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jim Parsons".