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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 1 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
    5.4/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Arnold Schwarzenegger

    S18:E1

    The Obama and Romney camps aim low at the debates, the White House responds to violence in Libya, and Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses time travel and his book, "Total Recall".

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 2 - Liam Neeson
    6.2/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Liam Neeson

    S18:E2

    A Pennsylvania judge rules against the state's voter ID law, John Oliver asks Herman Cain to save America from foreign debt, and Liam Neeson talks kicking ass in "Taken 2".

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 3 - Rand Paul
    6.0/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Rand Paul

    S18:E3

    An explosive Obama video resurfaces, Stephen Colbert plays the part of Bill O'Reilly, and Rand Paul shares libertarian anecdotes from his book, "Government Bullies".

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 4 - Bill O'Reilly
    6.3/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Bill O'Reilly

    S18:E4

    Mitt Romney's lies win the first debate, Barack Obama breaks Chris Matthews, Al Gore ponders elevation sickness, and Bill O'Reilly discusses "Killing Kennedy".

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 5 - Pete Townshend
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Pete Townshend

    S18:E5

    Slightly lower unemployment numbers spark conservative conspiracy theories, Sesame Street comes under fire, and Pete Townshend discusses his memoir, "Who I Am".

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 6 - Ben Affleck
    5.3/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Ben Affleck

    S18:E6

    Mitt Romney presents his vague deficit reduction plan, Jessica Williams interviews black Mormons in Utah, and Ben Affleck rescues hostages in "Argo".

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 7 - Magic Johnson
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Magic Johnson

    S18:E7

    President Obama slams Mitt Romney over Big Bird comments, Jason Jones explains the polling of polls, and Magic Johnson reveals the secret to his rivalry with Larry Bird.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 8 - Paul Thomas Anderson
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Paul Thomas Anderson

    S18:E8

    Down-ticket congressional races intensify, John Oliver reports on a fast-growing sector of the US economy, and Paul Thomas Anderson talks writing and directing "The Master".

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

    #9 - J. K. Rowling

    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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  10. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 10 - Eugene Jarecki
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Eugene Jarecki

    S18:E10

    Paul Ryan visits a homeless shelter in Ohio, Herman Cain touches on American exceptionalism, and Eugene Jarecki discusses the war on drugs and "The House I Live In".

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  11. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 11 - Nate Silver
    7.0/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Nate Silver

    S18:E11

    Barack Obama shows up for the second presidential debate, John Oliver recruits a focus group, and Nate Silver shares his book, "The Signal and the Noise".

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

    #12 - Barack Obama

    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.

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  13. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 13 - D.L. Hughley
    6.2/10(36 votes)

    #13 - D.L. Hughley

    S18:E13

    The conservative media exploits an Obama sound bite, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee follow the President's last campaign, and DL Hughley explains "The Endangered List".

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  14. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 14 - Gerard Butler
    6.8/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Gerard Butler

    S18:E14

    Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate foreign policy, John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi share closing election arguments, and Gerard Butler talks surfing in "Chasing Mavericks".

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  15. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 15 - Dakota Meyer
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Dakota Meyer

    S18:E15

    Donald Trump challenges President Obama, military veterans fight the civilian economy, and war hero Dakota Meyer describes a dark day in Afghanistan.

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  16. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 16 - Nancy Pelosi
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #16 - Nancy Pelosi

    S18:E16

    Both parties pick winners and losers, an Indiana Senate candidate stirs up controversy, and Nancy Pelosi shares her take on the 2012 presidential election.

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  17. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 17 - Jon Ronson
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #17 - Jon Ronson

    S18:E17

    Hurricane Sandy reveals government competence, John Oliver and Jason Jones run eighth grade political campaigns, and Jon Ronson shares examples of investigative satire.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 18 - Bob Woodruff
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    #18 - Bob Woodruff

    S18:E18

    Ohio suffers a storm of political ads, Jason Jones and John Oliver raise student council election funds, and Bob Woodruff promotes the "Stand Up For Heroes" fundraiser.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 19 - Martha Raddatz
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Martha Raddatz

    S18:E19

    The presidential campaigns wind down, John Oliver and Jason Jones coach young politicians, and Martha Raddatz shares the secret to her debate moderating authority.

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  20. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 20 - Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #20 - Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now

    S18:E20

    Election night wraps up, the Best F#@king News Team Ever reports future election results, and Samantha Bee interviews undecided voters.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 21 - Nate Silver
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Nate Silver

    S18:E21

    Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney, Karl Rove refuses to admit defeat, Fox News plays the blame game, and Nate Silver explains his forecasting methodology.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 22 - Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro

    S18:E22

    Colorado legalizes marijuana, John Oliver offers a unique interpretation of the election, and Katie Dellamaggiore and Pobo Efekoro talk "Brooklyn Castle".

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 23 - Mike Huckabee
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    #23 - Mike Huckabee

    S18:E23

    New York cleans up after Hurricane Sandy, General Petraeus resigns as head of the CIA, and Mike Huckabee calls for a more inclusive GOP.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 24 - Jason Sudeikis
    7.2/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Jason Sudeikis

    S18:E24

    White House petitioners threaten secession, the Petraeus scandal widens with a second implicated general, and Jason Sudeikis channels Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.

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  25. The Daily Show Season 18 Episode 25 - Jon Meacham
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    #25 - Jon Meacham

    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".

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Arnold Schwarzenegger" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 18. It scored 5.4/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2012. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Liam Neeson".