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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 World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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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
    7.3/10(35)
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    #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

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  • Ben Affleck
    7.5/10(45)
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    #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

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  • Lena Dunham
    6.8/10(41)
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    #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

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  • Ben Steele
    7.4/10(39)
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    #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

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  • Atul Gawande
    7.4/10(34)
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    #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

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  • Wyatt Cenac
    7.4/10(39)
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    #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

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  • Leon Panetta
    7.3/10(36)
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    #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

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  • Jeremy Renner
    7.4/10(40)
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    #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

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  • Matt Bai
    7.3/10(36)
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    #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

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  • Zach Galifianakis
    7.5/10(36)
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    #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

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  • Bill O'Reilly
    7.5/10(43)
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    #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

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  • Bryan Stevenson
    7.4/10(35)
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    #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

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  • Wendy Davis
    7.4/10(38)
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    #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

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  • Joaquin Castro
    7.3/10(37)
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    #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

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  • Ellar Coltrane
    7.4/10(36)
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    #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

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  • Spoon
    7.2/10(36)
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    #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

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  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    7.5/10(44)
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    #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

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  • Reince Priebus
    7.1/10(40)
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    #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

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  • John Cleese
    7.7/10(48)
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    #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..."

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  • James Risen
    7.6/10(37)
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    #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."

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  • Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
    7.1/10(42)
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    #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."

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  • Samantha Power
    7.3/10(38)
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    #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

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  • Steve Carell
    6.7/10(44)
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    #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."

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  • Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
    7.0/10(40)
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    #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."

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  • Laura Poitras
    7.6/10(39)
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    #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."

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