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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!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 20

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for Hadi al-Bahra
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Hadi al-Bahra

    S20:E1

    Congress fails to debate going to war with ISIS, the U.N. Climate Summit draws global leaders, and Hadi al-Bahra discusses the Syrian National Coalition's opposition movement.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Ben Affleck
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Ben Affleck

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Lena Dunham
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Lena Dunham

    S20:E3

    An intruder breaches White House security, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. causes the media to panic, and Lena Dunham discusses her memoir, "Not That Kind of Girl."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Ben Steele
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Ben Steele

    S20:E4

    Conservatives panic about ISIS and Ebola, Jessica Williams explores the idea that sexism doesn't exist, and Ben Steele discusses "Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Atul Gawande
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Atul Gawande

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Wyatt Cenac
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Wyatt Cenac

    S20:E6

    While Jon is out sick, Jason Jones and Samantha Bee guest host. Joe Biden offends America's allies in the Middle East, Samantha Bee investigates some missing data about police brutality, and Wyatt Cenac discusses "Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn."

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Leon Panetta
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Leon Panetta

    S20:E7

    ISIS moves to attack the Syrian border town of Kobani, Kristen Schaal reports on the GOP's campaign targeting female voters, and Leon Panetta discusses "Worthy Fights."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Jeremy Renner
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Jeremy Renner

    S20:E8

    AIG's former CEO sues the U.S. government, Al Madrigal reports on Republicans' sudden interest in gay voters, and Jeremy Renner discusses his film "Kill the Messenger."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Matt Bai
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Matt Bai

    S20:E9

    Democrats display unparalleled persistence in campaign fundraising, Jessica Williams reports on modern-day exorcisms, and Matt Bai discusses "All the Truth Is Out."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Zach Galifianakis
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Zach Galifianakis

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Bill O'Reilly
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Bill O'Reilly

    S20:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Bryan Stevenson
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Bryan Stevenson

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Wendy Davis
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Wendy Davis

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Joaquin Castro
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Joaquin Castro

    S20:E14

    Democrats' prospects in the midterms are dire, Jason Jones reports on the key political issues in Texas, and Rep. Joaquin Castro describes a difficult year in Congress.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Ellar Coltrane
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Ellar Coltrane

    S20:E15

    The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the immigration crisis in Texas, a Koch Brothers' advertisement gets some apt alterations, and Ellar Coltrane discusses "Boyhood."

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Spoon
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Spoon

    S20:E16

    Texas Democrats are in denial about the blueness of their state, Samantha Bee investigates what makes Austin weird, and Spoon performs from their album "They Want My Soul."

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Jake Gyllenhaal
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Jake Gyllenhaal

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Reince Priebus
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Reince Priebus

    S20:E18

    Republicans sweep the midterms, The Best F#@king News Team Ever offers expert election coverage, and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus celebrates his party's victory.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for John Cleese
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - John Cleese

    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..."

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for James Risen
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - James Risen

    S20:E20

    President Obama and Republicans both pledge to work together, Democrats intentionally avoid making legislative decisions, and James Risen discusses his book "Pay Any Price."

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso

    S20:E21

    President Obama increases the military presence in Iraq, Jordan Klepper examines police sensitivity training, and Bruce Springsteen and Frank Caruso discuss "Outlaw Pete."

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Samantha Power
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Samantha Power

    S20:E22

    New York City is declared Ebola-free, China hosts the APEC summit, and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the international efforts to combat Ebola and ISIS.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Steve Carell
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Steve Carell

    S20:E23

    Poaching threatens elephants and funds terrorists, police accuse Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges of flashing a gang sign, and Steve Carell discusses his film "Foxcatcher."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal

    S20:E24

    John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiration for and making of the film "Rosewater."

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Laura Poitras
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Laura Poitras

    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."

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Hadi al-Bahra" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 20. It scored 6/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2014. This episode is rated 1.7 points higher than the second-best, "Ben Affleck".