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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 21

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Every episode of The Daily Show Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 21!

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  1. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Jon Stewart

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    S21:E32

    MSNBC ransacks the home of terrorism suspects on live TV, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to shame Congress into renewing health care for 9/11 first responders.

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  2. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Ryan Coogler

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    S21:E41

    Jordan Klepper sends a care package to a militia group involved in an armed standoff at a federal building in Oregon, and director Ryan Coogler discusses his film "Creed."

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  3. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - David J. Peterson

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    S21:E42

    President Obama takes executive action on gun regulation, Hasan Minhaj examines the secondary sneaker market, and David J. Peterson discusses "The Art of Language Invention."

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  4. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Dalia Mogahed

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    S21:E43

    Donald Trump questions Ted Cruz's presidential eligibility, Jessica Williams breaks down a campaign ad on immigration, and Dalia Mogahed discusses Islamic stereotypes.

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  5. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Rand Paul and Tavis Smiley

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    S21:E46

    President Obama delivers his last State of the Union, Rand Paul appears in his own GOP debate, and Tavis Smiley discusses "The Covenant with Black America - Ten Years Later."

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  6. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Ice Cube

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    S21:E47

    The people of Flint, MI, face citywide water contamination, Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity, and Ice Cube chats about "Ride Along 2."

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  8. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Laverne Cox

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    S21:E126

    Elizabeth Warren campaigns with presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, Desi Lydic fact-checks a Donald Trump speech, and Laverne Cox chats about "Orange Is the New Black."

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  9. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Howard Schultz

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    S21:E149

    Matt Lauer grills Hillary Clinton on her emails, Desi Lydic fact-checks Donald Trump on international relations, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses "Upstanders."

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  10. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Bill Clinton

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    S21:E153

    President Obama stumps for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump stops by "The Dr. Oz Show," and Clinton Foundation Founder Bill Clinton discusses Hillary Clinton's campaign.

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  11. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Tom Perez

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    S21:E33

    Donald Trump calls for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S., Hasan Minhaj examines white conservative extremists, and Labor Secretary Tom Perez discusses the middle class.

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  12. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Cory Booker

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    S21:E138

    On The Daily Show's final night at the DNC in Philadelphia, The Best F#@king News Team reviews the week's speeches, and Cory Booker discusses Hillary Clinton's campaign.

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  13. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Seth Rogen

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    S21:E5

    Trevor examines pro-lifers' stance on guns, Jessica Williams finds an efficient way to report on a mass shooting in Oregon, and Seth Rogen discusses his film "Steve Jobs."

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  14. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Rachel Maddow

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    S21:E8

    Hasan Minhaj investigates a fair-hiring campaign for former offenders, Rupert Murdoch endorses Ben Carson, and Rachel Maddow weighs in on the 2016 election.

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  15. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Brie Larson

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    S21:E15

    Joe Biden decides not to run for president, Jordan Klepper reports on an Illinois couple unable to cash a lottery check due to budget cuts, and Brie Larson discusses "Room."

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  16. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Gillian Jacobs

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    S21:E60

    Donald Trump lashes out at the audience during a GOP debate, Jessica Williams breaks down Beyonce's halftime show, and Gillian Jacobs discusses her Netflix series "Love."

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  17. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Suffers

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    S21:E61

    Donald Trump lashes out at Ted Cruz, Jessica Williams examines the Democrats' gender divide, and The Suffers perform songs from their self-titled debut album.

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  18. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Lindsey Graham

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    S21:E82

    Trevor examines how the GOP ended up with Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham shoots pool and explains why he begrudgingly endorsed presidential hopeful Ted Cruz.

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  19. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Angelica Ross

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    S21:E86

    North Carolina and Kansas pass transphobic bathroom laws, Jessica Williams examines trans panic, and Angelica Ross discusses TransTech Social Enterprises.

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  20. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key

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    S21:E97

    Virginia grants voting rights to its previously incarcerated citizens, New York repeals its sales tax on tampons, and Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key chat about "Keanu."

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  21. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Ricky Gervais

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    S21:E99

    John Boehner rips into fellow Republican Ted Cruz, Black Trump (Roy Wood Jr.) debuts his rap video, and Ricky Gervais chats about his movie "Special Correspondents."

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  22. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Cynthia Erivo

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    S21:E124

    The U.K. votes to leave the European Union, Roy Wood Jr. breaks down Jesse Williams's anti-racism speech at the BET Awards, and Cynthia Erivo discusses "The Color Purple."

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  23. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Emily King

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    S21:E146

    The Best F#@king News Team examines third-party candidates, Jordan Klepper puts Donald Trump fans to the test, and Emily King performs songs from her album "The Switch."

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  24. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Sara Goldrick-Rab

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    S21:E159

    Donald Trump blames his poor debate performance on his microphone, Desi Lydic fact-checks the first presidential debate, and Sara Goldrick-Rab discusses "Paying the Price."

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  25. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Reid Hoffman

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    S21:E160

    Donald Trump defends attacks he made on a former Miss Universe's weight, Trevor looks back at Trump's history of sexism, and Reid Hoffman discusses the presidential election.

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  26. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - DeRay Mckesson

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    S21:E53

    ISIS creates a dating site, Martin O'Malley and Hillary Clinton answer awkward questions at a CNN town hall, and DeRay Mckesson discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Jon Stewart" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 21. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/7/2015. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ryan Coogler".