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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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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Hadi al-Bahra" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 20. It scored 7.3/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ben Affleck".

  • Hadi al-Bahra
    7.3/1035 votes

    #1 - Hadi al-Bahra

    Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ben Affleck
    7.5/1045 votes

    #2 - Ben Affleck

    Season 20 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lena Dunham
    6.8/1041 votes

    #3 - Lena Dunham

    Season 20 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ben Steele
    7.4/1039 votes

    #4 - Ben Steele

    Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Atul Gawande
    7.4/1034 votes

    #5 - Atul Gawande

    Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wyatt Cenac
    7.4/1039 votes

    #6 - Wyatt Cenac

    Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Leon Panetta
    7.2/1036 votes

    #7 - Leon Panetta

    Season 20 Episode 7 - Aired 10/8/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeremy Renner
    7.4/1040 votes

    #8 - Jeremy Renner

    Season 20 Episode 8 - Aired 10/9/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Matt Bai
    7.2/1035 votes

    #9 - Matt Bai

    Season 20 Episode 9 - Aired 10/13/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zach Galifianakis
    7.5/1036 votes

    #10 - Zach Galifianakis

    Season 20 Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bill O'Reilly
    7.5/1043 votes

    #11 - Bill O'Reilly

    Season 20 Episode 11 - Aired 10/15/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bryan Stevenson
    7.4/1035 votes

    #12 - Bryan Stevenson

    Season 20 Episode 12 - Aired 10/16/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wendy Davis
    7.4/1038 votes

    #13 - Wendy Davis

    Season 20 Episode 13 - Aired 10/27/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joaquin Castro
    7.3/1037 votes

    #14 - Joaquin Castro

    Season 20 Episode 14 - Aired 10/28/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ellar Coltrane
    7.4/1036 votes

    #15 - Ellar Coltrane

    Season 20 Episode 15 - Aired 10/29/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spoon
    7.2/1036 votes

    #16 - Spoon

    Season 20 Episode 16 - Aired 10/30/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    7.5/1044 votes

    #17 - Jake Gyllenhaal

    Season 20 Episode 17 - Aired 11/3/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reince Priebus
    7.1/1040 votes

    #18 - Reince Priebus

    Season 20 Episode 18 - Aired 11/4/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Cleese
    7.7/1048 votes

    #19 - John Cleese

    Season 20 Episode 19 - Aired 11/5/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • James Risen
    7.6/1037 votes

    #20 - James Risen

    Season 20 Episode 20 - Aired 11/6/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
    7.1/1042 votes

    #21 - Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso

    Season 20 Episode 21 - Aired 11/10/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Samantha Power
    7.3/1038 votes

    #22 - Samantha Power

    Season 20 Episode 22 - Aired 11/11/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Steve Carell
    6.7/1044 votes

    #23 - Steve Carell

    Season 20 Episode 23 - Aired 11/12/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
    7.0/1039 votes

    #24 - Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal

    Season 20 Episode 24 - Aired 11/13/2014

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Laura Poitras
    7.6/1039 votes

    #25 - Laura Poitras

    Season 20 Episode 25 - Aired 11/17/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A