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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 22

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 22!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 30 - Tomi Lahren
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    S22:E30

    Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. examine Trump administration nominees Jeff Sessions and Steven Mnuchin, and "Tomi" host Tomi Lahren talks about being a voice for conservatism.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 55 - Laurence Fishburne
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S22:E55

    Donald Trump gives his first interview as president, Trevor examines the actual inaugural cake, and Laurence Fishburne talks about playing Nelson Mandela in "Madiba."

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 60 - Rep. Keith Ellison
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    S22:E60

    President Trump lashes out at a federal judge on Twitter, Trevor examines Steve Bannon's role in the White House, and Keith Ellison discusses the Democratic Party's future.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 62 - Tracee Ellis Ross
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    S22:E62

    Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders debate health care on CNN, Elizabeth Warren reacts to being silenced on the Senate floor, and actress Tracee Ellis Ross discusses "Black-ish."

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 68 - John Oliver
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    S22:E68

    The Trump administration tries to crack down on news leaks, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates black excellence at the Oscars, and John Oliver discusses "Last Week Tonight."

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 52 - Matt Taibbi
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S22:E52

    Millions gather worldwide to march for women's rights, Desi Lydic examines the Trump administration's "alternative facts," and Matt Taibbi discusses "Insane Clown President."

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 58 - David Miliband
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    S22:E58

    President Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and hosts a Black History Month gathering, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 72 - Jennifer Lopez
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S22:E72

    President Trump makes a baseless claim that former President Obama wiretapped him, Neal Brennan examines the GOP's hypocrisy, and Jennifer Lopez discusses "Shades of Blue."

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  9. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 42 - Keegan-Michael Key
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    S22:E42

    The GOP prepares to repeal Obamacare, Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic examine congressional gridlock, and Keegan-Michael Key gives his final address as Obama's anger translator.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 61 - Boston Mayor Marty Walsh
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    S22:E61

    President Trump accuses the media of underreporting terrorism, Michelle Wolf lauds Kellyanne Conway's duplicity, and Marty Walsh discusses Boston's sanctuary city status.

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  11. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 63 - Laura Jane Grace
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    S22:E63

    The Trump family is accused of using the White House for financial gain, Roy Wood Jr. prepares for Fashion Week and the Grammys, and Laura Jane Grace discusses "Tranny."

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  12. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 73 - Judd Apatow
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S22:E73

    HUD Secretary Ben Carson refers to slaves as "immigrants," Lewis Black breaks down Uber's many scandals, and Judd Apatow discusses his Netflix series "Love."

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  13. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 59 - Blair Underwood
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    S22:E59

    President Trump picks fights with Mexico and Australia, Roy Wood Jr. attends a football convention to get his mind off of politics, and Blair Underwood discusses "Quantico."

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  14. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 69 - Run the Jewels
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    S22:E69

    Twitter slams Kellyanne Conway for kneeling on a White House sofa, Desi Lydic finds out if paid protesters are invading town halls, and Run the Jewels talk "Run the Jewels 3."

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  15. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 145 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S22:E145

    President Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Michael Kosta explains presidential clemency, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."

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  16. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 22 - John Stanton
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    S22:E22

    After Donald Trump is elected president, Michelle Wolf and Hasan Minhaj break down how women and Muslims are reacting, and John Stanton discusses BuzzFeed's election coverage.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 56 - Sybrina Fulton & Tracy Martin
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    S22:E56

    Hasan Minhaj examines a Muslim-targeted travel ban, Neal Brennan accuses President Trump of being too sensitive, and Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin discuss "Rest in Power."

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 66 - Mark Mazzetti
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    S22:E66

    Trevor reflects on having a president with grandpa tendencies, Donald Trump weighs in on the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Mark Mazzetti discusses Russia's election hacking.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 77 - Jesse Williams
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    S22:E77

    Trevor breaks down Paul Ryan and President Trump's health care bill, Ronny Chieng looks at the downside of smart technology, and Jesse Williams discusses "Grey's Anatomy."

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  20. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 90 - Austan Goolsbee
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S22:E90

    Trevor wonders where World War III will begin, the White House fumbles through the Easter Egg Roll, and economist Austan Goolsbee discusses President Trump's budget.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 135 - Charlize Theron
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    S22:E135

    The GOP makes another push to repeal Obamacare, trans veterans react to President Trump's ban on trans people in the military, and Charlize Theron discusses "Atomic Blonde."

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  22. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 27 - George Packer & Q-Tip
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    S22:E27

    President-elect Trump's transition team calls for a Muslim registry, George Packer discusses the working class, and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest talks "We Got It From Here."

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  23. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 54 - Heather Ann Thompson & Bellamy Young
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    S22:E54

    President Trump signs a series of controversial executive orders, author Heather Ann Thompson discusses "Blood in the Water," and actress Bellamy Young chats about "Scandal."

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  24. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 64 - Elaine Welteroth & Phillip Picardi
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    S22:E64

    President Trump meets with Japan's Shinzo Abe, Trevor profiles Trump's senior adviser Stephen Miller, and Elaine Welteroth and Phillip Picardi discuss Teen Vogue.

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  25. The Daily Show Season 22 Episode 70 - Jake Tapper
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    S22:E70

    Trevor calls out the media for praising President Trump's first congressional address, and "The Lead" host Jake Tapper talks about upholding freedom of the press.

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Tomi Lahren" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 22. It scored 8/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/30/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Laurence Fishburne".