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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 19

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 19 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 19!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 112 - Ricky Gervais
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    S19:E112

    Controversy quickly shatters the happy news of a P.O.W.'s return home, Herman Cain considers the presidential race, and Ricky Gervais shares his conditions for an ideal death.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 30 - Jared Leto
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    S19:E30

    Sarah Palin fights back in the war on Christmas, the RNC marks the end of racism in America, and Jared Leto returns to acting after a six-year hiatus.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 36 - Evangeline Lilly
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S19:E36

    Fox News confirms Santa Claus's whiteness, Lewis Black finds the future underwhelming, and Evangeline Lilly discusses "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug".

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 41 - Oscar Isaac
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S19:E41

    Harsh winter conditions disprove global warming, the White House takes on the nuns, and "Inside Llewyn Davis" star Oscar Isaac remembers his punk rock roots.

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  5. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 44 - Scarlett Johansson
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S19:E44

    Long-term unemployment benefits lapse, Chris Christie addresses his role in the "Bridgegate" scandal, and Scarlett Johansson talks post-modern dating in "Her".

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 74 - Kimberly Marten
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    S19:E74

    Vladimir Putin embraces his own geopolitical propaganda, Aasif Mandvi discovers third world health care in America, and Kimberly Marten discusses the growing Crimean crisis.

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  7. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 100 - Peter Schuck
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    S19:E100

    Samantha Bee defends the real victims of the financial crisis, lesbians face discrimination during major life events, and Peter Schuck describes effective public policy.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 151 - Tavis Smiley
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    S19:E151

    President Obama delivers a speech about ISIS, Jordan Klepper becomes an Obamacare critic, and Tavis Smiley discusses "Death of a King."

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  9. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 6 - Malala Yousafzai
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    S19:E6

    Republicans deny responsibility for the shutdown and Malala Yousafzai talks fighting the Taliban.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 10 - Malcolm Gladwell
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    S19:E10

    Mainstream Republicans battle the Tea Party and Malcolm Gladwell discusses "David and Goliath".

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  11. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 11 - Charles Krauthammer
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    S19:E11

    JP Morgan Chase reaches a settlement with the government and Charles Krauthammer talks health care.

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  12. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 13 - Nick Offerman
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    S19:E13

    Congress rides to HealthCare.gov's rescue, and Nick Offerman discusses "Paddle Your Own Canoe".

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  13. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 14 - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    S19:E14

    CNN asks the question that really matters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz champions Obamacare.

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  14. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 16 - Mark Fainaru-Wada
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    S19:E16

    Kathleen Sebelius takes the rap for HealthCare.gov and Mark Fainaru-Wada talks "League of Denial".

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  15. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 20 - Patrick Stewart
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    S19:E20

    A Second Rob Ford video emerges, NFL players defend Richie Incognito, Rand Paul is accused of plagiarism, and Patrick Stewart sheds light on his lobster costume.

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  16. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 23 - Key & Peele
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S19:E23

    The media struggles to identify racism, New York and Chicago share a not-so-polite disagreement, and Key and Peele detail their comedy beginnings.

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  17. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 27 - Tom Brokaw
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S19:E27

    Peace is declared in the pizza war between New York and Chicago, a Republican legislator enjoys hip hop and cocaine, and Tom Brokaw remembers the day JFK was killed.

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  18. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 37 - Haifaa al-Mansour
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S19:E37

    Megyn Kelly clears up the white Santa misunderstanding, the media again spotlights a dangerous new trend, and Haifaa Al Mansour discusses the making of "Wadjda".

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  19. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 39 - Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner & Paul Rudd
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S19:E39

    Former E.P.A. official John Beale finally tells the truth, IKEA spies on its employees, and the stars of "Anchorman 2" cause a ruckus.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 64 - Kevin Spacey
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    S19:E64

    Another Florida man stands his ground against an unarmed black teenager, Republicans fight capitalism, and Kevin Spacey reveals the politics behind "House of Cards."

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  21. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 83 - Peter Dinklage
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S19:E83

    Governor Chris Christie's own investigation exonerates him, corruption scandals emerge nationwide, and Peter Dinklage shares his admiration for a Croatian security guard.

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  22. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 93 - Robin Roberts
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S19:E93

    Sean Hannity contradicts his own beliefs, Stephen Colbert decides to end his show, and Robin Roberts shares her struggles with breast cancer.

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  23. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 107 - James McAvoy
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S19:E107

    The V.A. continues to mismanage veterans' health care, Jason Jones compares democracy in India and America, and James McAvoy chats about "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

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  24. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 124 - Jennifer Esposito
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    S19:E124

    The IRS struggles with proper recordkeeping, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden drum up support, and Jennifer Esposito discusses her book, "Jennifer's Way."

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  25. The Daily Show Season 19 Episode 148 - Adam Levine
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S19:E148

    Campaign ads for the midterm elections roll out, Michael Che investigates a potential children's invasion of the U.S., and Adam Levine discusses Maroon 5's album "V."

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Season 19 Ratings Summary

"Ricky Gervais" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 19. It scored 7.9/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/3/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Jared Leto".