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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 21

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

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Kevin Hart" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 21. It scored 7.3/10 based on 143 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/2015. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Whitney Wolfe".

  • Kevin Hart
    7.3/10143 votes

    #1 - Kevin Hart

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2015

    John Boehner resigns as Speaker of the House, NASA finds evidence of water on Mars, and comedian Kevin Hart discusses his film "Ride Along 2" and his "What Now" tour.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Whitney Wolfe
    6.2/1089 votes

    #2 - Whitney Wolfe

    Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2015

    President Obama and Vladimir Putin meet for an uncomfortable dinner, ISIS fills the black market with ancient relics, and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe discusses dating trends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chris Christie
    6.3/1082 votes

    #3 - Chris Christie

    Season 21 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2015

    Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. investigate police bias, Al Madrigal looks into espionage rumors at the Waldorf Astoria, and Chris Christie discusses his presidential bid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ryan Adams
    6.6/1070 votes

    #4 - Ryan Adams

    Season 21 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2015

    Donald Trump proves to be a viable African president, The Best F#@king News Team Ever celebrates autumn, and Ryan Adams covers Taylor Swift's songs from his album "1989."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seth Rogen
    7.0/1073 votes

    #5 - Seth Rogen

    Season 21 Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2015

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aaron Sorkin
    6.3/1060 votes

    #6 - Aaron Sorkin

    Season 21 Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2015

    Jordan Klepper weighs in on the ethics of using service apps like Uber, robots threaten the jobs of journalists, and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin discusses his film "Steve Jobs."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Evgeny Afineevsky
    6.3/1058 votes

    #7 - Evgeny Afineevsky

    Season 21 Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2015

    Ben Carson defends his response to a school shooting in Oregon, Ronny Chieng explores virtual reality, and Evgeny Afineevsky discusses his documentary "Winter on Fire."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rachel Maddow
    6.2/1059 votes

    #8 - Rachel Maddow

    Season 21 Episode 8 - Aired 10/8/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ta-Nehisi Coates
    6.3/1057 votes

    #9 - Ta-Nehisi Coates

    Season 21 Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2015

    Roy Wood Jr. visits the Justice or Else rally, CNN gets ready to host the first Democratic presidential debate, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses mass incarceration in the U.S.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Richard Dawkins
    6.4/1060 votes

    #10 - Richard Dawkins

    Season 21 Episode 10 - Aired 10/13/2015

    Republicans court Paul Ryan for Speaker of the House, Lewis Black examines how businesses attract millennials, and Richard Dawkins discusses "Brief Candle in the Dark."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tom Hiddleston
    5.9/1061 votes

    #11 - Tom Hiddleston

    Season 21 Episode 11 - Aired 10/14/2015

    The Best F#@king News Team Ever recaps the Democratic presidential debate, CNN unleashes its best Las Vegas puns, and Tom Hiddleston discusses his movie "Crimson Peak."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jack Black
    6.2/1056 votes

    #12 - Jack Black

    Season 21 Episode 12 - Aired 10/15/2015

    The FBI investigates fantasy sports sites for insider trading, an Illinois mayor falls victim to a Twitter parody account, and Jack Black discusses his film "Goosebumps."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Martin O'Malley
    6.1/1055 votes

    #13 - Martin O'Malley

    Season 21 Episode 13 - Aired 10/19/2015

    CNN declares Hillary Clinton the winner of the first Democratic debate, Donald Trump and Jeb Bush argue on Twitter, and Martin O'Malley discusses his presidential bid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Judah Friedlander
    6.0/1056 votes

    #14 - Judah Friedlander

    Season 21 Episode 14 - Aired 10/20/2015

    Jordan Klepper dissects racial diversity in "Star Wars," Wolf Blitzer shames presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee, and Judah Friedlander discusses "If the Raindrops United."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brie Larson
    6.0/1055 votes

    #15 - Brie Larson

    Season 21 Episode 15 - Aired 10/21/2015

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Harwood
    5.9/1054 votes

    #16 - John Harwood

    Season 21 Episode 16 - Aired 10/22/2015

    Hillary Clinton testifies at the eighth Benghazi hearing, Jeb Bush calls Supergirl "hot," and CNBC's John Harwood discusses moderating a Republican presidential debate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fareed Zakaria
    6.4/1052 votes

    #17 - Fareed Zakaria

    Season 21 Episode 17 - Aired 11/2/2015

    President Obama sends ground troops to fight ISIS in Syria, police remain fearful of public scrutiny, and Fareed Zakaria discusses his documentary "Long Road to Hell."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gloria Steinem
    6.3/1052 votes

    #18 - Gloria Steinem

    Season 21 Episode 18 - Aired 11/3/2015

    Jordan Klepper explains why Iowa is afraid of The Daily Show, GOP presidential hopefuls submit their debate demands, and Gloria Steinem discusses "My Life on the Road."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Regina King
    6.0/1051 votes

    #19 - Regina King

    Season 21 Episode 19 - Aired 11/5/2015

    The Best F#@king News Team Ever visits Trevor after he has an emergency appendectomy, China ends its one-child policy, and actress Regina King discusses "The Leftovers."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pras
    6.4/1050 votes

    #20 - Pras

    Season 21 Episode 20 - Aired 11/9/2015

    Presidential hopeful Ben Carson defends his violent past, Ronny Chieng examines outdated voting machines, and Pras discusses his documentary "Sweet Micky for President."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dan Price
    6.4/1048 votes

    #21 - Dan Price

    Season 21 Episode 21 - Aired 11/10/2015

    Donald Trump calls for a Starbucks boycott, the U.S. builds a $43 million gas station in Afghanistan, and Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price explains his company's salary minimum.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chris Hayes
    6.6/1049 votes

    #22 - Chris Hayes

    Season 21 Episode 22 - Aired 11/11/2015

    Desi Lydic fact-checks GOP presidential candidates' statements from the Republican debate, and MSNBC's Chris Hayes weighs in on the presidential hopefuls.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Christine and The Queens
    6.3/1048 votes

    #23 - Christine and The Queens

    Season 21 Episode 23 - Aired 11/12/2015

    Jordan Klepper investigates campaign finance reform, Trevor presents The Myanmar Daily Show, and Christine and The Queens perform "Tilted" and "It."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • David Holbrooke
    6.3/1046 votes

    #24 - David Holbrooke

    Season 21 Episode 24 - Aired 11/16/2015

    Trevor addresses the terrorist attacks in Paris, Desi Lydic fact-checks the latest Democratic debate, and David Holbrooke discusses his documentary "The Diplomat."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Timbaland
    6.6/1048 votes

    #25 - Timbaland

    Season 21 Episode 25 - Aired 11/17/2015

    Trevor examines the politicization of the ISIS attacks in Paris, Roy Wood Jr. explains why Alabama is refusing Syrian refugees, and Timbaland discusses "The Emperor of Sound."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A