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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 Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 21

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for Kevin Hart
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Kevin Hart

    S21:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Whitney Wolfe
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Whitney Wolfe

    S21:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Chris Christie
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Chris Christie

    S21:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Ryan Adams
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Ryan Adams

    S21:E4

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Seth Rogen
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Seth Rogen

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Aaron Sorkin
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Aaron Sorkin

    S21:E6

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Evgeny Afineevsky
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Evgeny Afineevsky

    S21:E7

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Rachel Maddow
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Rachel Maddow

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Ta-Nehisi Coates
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Ta-Nehisi Coates

    S21:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Richard Dawkins
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Richard Dawkins

    S21:E10

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Tom Hiddleston
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Tom Hiddleston

    S21:E11

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Jack Black
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Jack Black

    S21:E12

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Martin O'Malley
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Martin O'Malley

    S21:E13

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Judah Friedlander
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Judah Friedlander

    S21:E14

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Brie Larson
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Brie Larson

    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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  17. Background image for John Harwood
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - John Harwood

    S21:E16

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Fareed Zakaria
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Fareed Zakaria

    S21:E17

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Gloria Steinem
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Gloria Steinem

    S21:E18

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Regina King
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Regina King

    S21:E19

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Pras
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Pras

    S21:E20

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Dan Price
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Dan Price

    S21:E21

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Chris Hayes
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Chris Hayes

    S21:E22

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Christine and The Queens
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Christine and The Queens

    S21:E23

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for David Holbrooke
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - David Holbrooke

    S21:E24

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Timbaland
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Timbaland

    S21:E25

    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."

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Kevin Hart" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 21. It scored 5.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Whitney Wolfe".