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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 18

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 18!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 144 - Simon Pegg
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    S18:E144

    Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 154 - Hugh Jackman
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S18:E154

    Washington D.C. gun laws prove ineffective, Al Madrigal tests the limits of southern hospitality, and Hugh Jackman embraces the darkness in "Prisoners."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 12 - Barack Obama
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    S18:E12

    Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 142 - Joshua Oppenheimer
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    S18:E142

    A judge goes after NYC's stop-and-frisk policies, Jessica Williams demands stop-and-frisk on Wall Street, and Joshua Oppenheimer describes his film, "The Act of Killing".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 143 - Regis Philbin
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    S18:E143

    Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes over The Washington Post, Elon Musk dreams up a supersonic transport capsule, and Regis Philbin describes his sports talk show, "Crowd Goes Wild".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 151 - Billy Crystal
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S18:E151

    Vladimir Putin assumes the role of peacemaker, Aasif Mandvi reports on the plight of biotech companies, and Billy Crystal recounts a bygone era in comedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 112 - No Guests
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S18:E112

    New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 117 - Linda Cardellini
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    S18:E117

    Sarah Palin quits quitting, Iran votes for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's replacement, Sam Bee reports on a bullied majority, and Linda Cardellini talks "Mad Men".

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 124 - Tom Goldstein
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S18:E124

    Jon Stewart says hello, Justice Scalia objects to the DOMA ruling, Edward Snowden turns up in a Moscow airport, and Tom Goldstein explains the Supreme Court's decisions.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 129 - Louis C.K.
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    S18:E129

    A royal son is born, Edward Snowden considers moving out of the Moscow airport, Detroit goes bankrupt, and Louis C.K. talks Woody Allen and "Blue Jasmine".

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 135 - Hank Azaria
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S18:E135

    Congress continues being unpopular, Jason Jones travels to Kentucky, Anthony Weiner 9/11s his d**k pics, and Hank Azaria discusses "Lovelace".

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 136 - Colin Quinn
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S18:E136

    America's fast food workers demand better pay, Hillary Clinton's lunch ignites 2016 election buzz, and Colin Quinn teaches Constitutional history.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 140 - Kirsten Gillibrand
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S18:E140

    The SEC holds big banks accountable in small ways, Obama speaks out on sexual assault in the military, and Kirsten Gillibrand criticizes how the military handles such cases.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 145 - Andrew Harper
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    S18:E145

    Jon returns from the Middle East, Syria crosses America's red line, and Andrew Harper explains the reality for Syrian refugees in Jordan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 147 - Michael C. Hall
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    S18:E147

    The New York City Democratic mayoral candidates debate the issues, Anthony Weiner fights back, and Michael C. Hall discusses the final season of "Dexter."

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 152 - Robert Reich
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    S18:E152

    Lindsey Graham declares war on not going to war in Syria, Pope Francis takes aim at Catholic dogma, and Robert Reich predicts a return to progressivism.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 158 - Robin Williams
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S18:E158

    President Hassan Rouhani of Iran hits New York, Pope Francis and Republicans disagree on scriptural matters, and Robin Williams talks "The Crazy Ones."

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 9 - J. K. Rowling
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    S18:E9

    Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martha Raddatz draws praise as debate moderator, and author J.K. Rowling discusses writing a novel without magic or Harry Potter.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 25 - Jon Meacham
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    S18:E25

    The GOP does well among married women, the BBC confronts a decades-long child sex scandal, and Jon Meacham talks "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power".

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 87 - Ricky Gervais
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S18:E87

    CNN goes down speculation road, the United States is accused of torture, and Ricky Gervais brings back his character from "The Office".

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 94 - Robert Downey Jr
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    S18:E94

    Syria questions America's resolve and line-drawing ability, longtime NBA center Jason Collins comes out as gay, and Robert Downey Jr. dons his "Iron Man 3" promotional suit.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 113 - Seth Rogen
    7.5/10(53 votes)

    S18:E113

    Details of the government's domestic surveillance practices emerge, the Best F#@king News Team Ever congratulates John Oliver, and Seth Rogen talks "This Is the End".

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 116 - Fareed Zakaria
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    S18:E116

    The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 126 - Helen Mirren
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    S18:E126

    The Senate avoids destroying itself, Kate Middleton's unborn child keeps his or her fans waiting, and Helen Mirren explains why she enjoys touching celebrities.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 128 - Sarah Vowell
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    S18:E128

    Egyptians mark the end of democracy, CNN rocks the news, and Sarah Vowell sits in for her friend, the late David Rakoff.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Simon Pegg" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 18. It scored 7.8/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/15/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Hugh Jackman".