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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 20

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 142 - Jon Stewart's Final Episode
    9.4/10(379 votes)

    S20:E142

    On Jon's last episode of The Daily Show, he revisits The Best F#@king News Team Ever, gets a send-off from his top political targets and says goodbye after 16 years as host.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 19 - John Cleese
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    S20:E19

    Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Cleese discusses his memoir, "So, Anyway..."

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 130 - Sarah Vowell
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S20:E130

    Donald Trump defends his racist remarks, Ohioans fight a Native American group over an Alaskan mountain, and Sarah Vowell discusses "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States."

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  4. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 131 - Paul Rudd
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    S20:E131

    Donald Trump belittles Sen. John McCain's war hero status, Jordan Klepper examines the possibility of an openly churlish president, and Paul Rudd discusses his film "Ant-Man."

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  5. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 11 - Bill O'Reilly
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    S20:E11

    Candidates square off in the midterm election debates, the coalition against ISIS encounters unexpected obstacles, and Bill O'Reilly discusses white privilege.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 17 - Jake Gyllenhaal
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S20:E17

    Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat's name, and Jake Gyllenhaal discusses "Nightcrawler."

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 25 - Laura Poitras
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    S20:E25

    President Obama considers an executive order on immigration, Jessica Williams reports on Detroit's water shutoffs, and Laura Poitras discusses her documentary "Citizenfour."

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 30 - Sophie Delaunay
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S20:E30

    The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophie Delaunay discusses Doctors Without Borders.

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  9. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 72 - John Lewis
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    S20:E72

    The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civil rights movement in his graphic novel trilogy, "March."

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  10. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 81 - Jon Ronson
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S20:E81

    A sex-trafficking bill remains stuck in Congress, Kristen Schaal reports on gender wage equality, and Jon Ronson discusses his book "So You've Been Publicly Shamed."

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  11. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 133 - Jake Gyllenhaal
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S20:E133

    Republicans criticize the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran, Senator Chuck Schumer reviews New York City diners with MSNBC, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks about his film "Southpaw."

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  12. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 140 - Denis Leary
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    S20:E140

    Hillary Clinton prepares for Joe Biden's alleged presidential run, Jessica Williams revisits subjects from past field pieces, and Denis Leary discusses "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll."

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  13. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 141 - Louis C.K.
    7.7/10(52 votes)

    S20:E141

    On Jon's penultimate show, he examines his legacy of eviscerating the opposition, reflects on his noteworthy TV moments and discusses returning to stand-up with Louis C.K.

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  14. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 2 - Ben Affleck
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S20:E2

    Congress's system for passing laws slows to a halt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the U.S., and Ben Affleck discusses "Gone Girl" and "Batman v Superman."

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  15. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 5 - Atul Gawande
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    S20:E5

    Protests in Hong Kong become more relaxed, Kim Jong-un suffers from a mysterious illness, Jordan Klepper visits the U.N., and Atul Gawande discusses his book "Being Mortal."

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  16. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 10 - Zach Galifianakis
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S20:E10

    A health worker in Texas contracts Ebola, Staten Island's midterm election race comes down to two lackluster candidates, and Zach Galifianakis discusses his film "Birdman."

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  17. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 12 - Bryan Stevenson
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S20:E12

    Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist cools his balls, Jessica Williams reports on Kansas's conservative utopia, and Bryan Stevenson discusses his book "Just Mercy."

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  18. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 13 - Wendy Davis
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    S20:E13

    The Best F@#king News Team Ever heads to Austin, Texas, for the midterms, a doctor in New York City contracts Ebola, and Wendy Davis discusses "Forgetting to Be Afraid."

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  19. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 53 - Julian Castro
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S20:E53

    Presidential hopefuls convene for the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class more, and Julian Castro discusses his work at HUD.

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  20. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 59 - Wes Moore
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    S20:E59

    The 114th Congress celebrates one month in office, Senator Thom Tillis suggests that public health standards are overrated, and Wes Moore discusses his book "The Work."

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  21. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 61 - Patricia Arquette
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S20:E61

    Brian Williams comes under fire for misleading the public, Bassem Youssef reflects on the quagmire in the Middle East, and Patricia Arquette discusses her film "Boyhood."

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  22. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 62 - David Axelrod
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S20:E62

    Fox News unexpectedly reverses their complaints about President Obama, and David Axelrod discusses his lengthy career as a political strategist in his book "Believer."

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  23. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 63 - Colin Firth
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    S20:E63

    Kansas and Alabama restrict gay rights, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and Colin Firth discusses his film "Kingsman."

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  24. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 66 - Conan O'Brien
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    S20:E66

    Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on Instagram, and Conan O'Brien discusses his trip to Cuba.

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  25. The Daily Show Season 20 Episode 69 - Sigourney Weaver
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    S20:E69

    Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech to Congress, Aasif Mandvi highlights a potential future for print media, and Sigourney Weaver discusses her film "Chappie."

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Jon Stewart's Final Episode" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 20. It scored 9.4/10 based on 379 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/6/2015. This episode is rated 1.6 points higher than the second-best, "John Cleese".