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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 22

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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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  • Charlize Theron
    9.5/10(2)
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    #1 - Charlize Theron

    Season 22 Episode 135

    Aired 7/26/2017

    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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  • Austan Goolsbee
    9.0/10(2)
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    #2 - Austan Goolsbee

    Season 22 Episode 90

    Aired 4/17/2017

    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.

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  • Jason Isbell
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    #3 - Jason Isbell

    Season 22 Episode 123

    Aired 6/21/2017

    Dashcam footage of the police shooting of Philando Castile is released, DJ Khaled teaches Trevor to be positive, and Jason Isbell chats about his album "The Nashville Sound."

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  • Run the Jewels
    8.5/10(2)
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    #4 - Run the Jewels

    Season 22 Episode 69

    Aired 2/28/2017

    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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  • Judd Apatow
    8.5/10(2)
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    #5 - Judd Apatow

    Season 22 Episode 73

    Aired 3/7/2017

    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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  • Dahlia Lithwick
    8.5/10(2)
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    #6 - Dahlia Lithwick

    Season 22 Episode 80

    Aired 3/21/2017

    Trevor runs through the busy news day, Jordan Klepper looks into President Trump's 2020 bid, and Dahlia Lithwick discusses Neil Gorsuch's SCOTUS confirmation hearing.

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  • Sebastian Junger & Nick Quested
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    #7 - Sebastian Junger & Nick Quested

    Season 22 Episode 115

    Aired 6/7/2017

    Attorney General Jeff Sessions offers to resign, Eric Trump reportedly shifted charity funds into Trump firms, and Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested discuss "Hell on Earth."

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  • Kumail Nanjiani
    8.5/10(2)
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    #8 - Kumail Nanjiani

    Season 22 Episode 125

    Aired 7/10/2017

    President Trump attends a G20 summit in Germany, Donald Trump Jr. defends meeting with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 election, and Kumail Nanjiani discusses "The Big Sick."

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  • Tomi Lahren
    8.0/10(54)
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    #9 - Tomi Lahren

    Season 22 Episode 30

    Aired 11/30/2016

    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.

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  • Evan Osnos
    8.0/10(2)
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    #10 - Evan Osnos

    Season 22 Episode 71

    Aired 3/2/2017

    Jordan Klepper looks at Jeff Sessions's scandalous talks with Russia, Adam Lowitt examines recent anti-Semitic attacks, and Evan Osnos discusses his New Yorker cover story.

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  • Jennifer Lopez
    8.0/10(2)
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    #11 - Jennifer Lopez

    Season 22 Episode 72

    Aired 3/6/2017

    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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  • Michael Peña
    8.0/10(2)
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    #12 - Michael Peña

    Season 22 Episode 81

    Aired 3/22/2017

    SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch faces his Senate confirmation hearing, Hasan Minhaj and Roy Wood Jr. enter another round of Third Month Mania, and Michael Peña discusses "CHIPS."

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  • John Singleton
    8.0/10(2)
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    #13 - John Singleton

    Season 22 Episode 83

    Aired 3/27/2017

    The Best F#@king News Team figures out who's to blame for the GOP's failed health care bill, President Trump lies about going golfing, and John Singleton discusses "Rebel."

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  • Kevin Coval
    8.0/10(1)
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    #14 - Kevin Coval

    Season 22 Episode 96

    Aired 4/26/2017

    Trevor finds out how Southerners honor Confederate Memorial Day, Jordan Klepper examines Alabama's history, and Kevin Coval discusses his book "A People's History of Chicago."

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  • Al Franken
    8.0/10(1)
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    #15 - Al Franken

    Season 22 Episode 112

    Aired 6/1/2017

    President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Jim Jefferies weighs in on the White House's woes, and Senator Al Franken discusses "Giant of the Senate."

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  • Roxane Gay
    8.0/10(1)
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    #16 - Roxane Gay

    Season 22 Episode 117

    Aired 6/12/2017

    President Trump's shills demonstrate their loyalty, Trevor invites viewers to visit the Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library, and author Roxane Gay discusses "Hunger."

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  • Jerrod Carmichael
    8.0/10(1)
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    #17 - Jerrod Carmichael

    Season 22 Episode 124

    Aired 6/22/2017

    Senate Republicans unveil their Affordable Care Act replacement, Hasan Minhaj talks to fired federal prosecutor Preet Bharara, and Jerrod Carmichael discusses "Transformers."

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  • David O. Brown
    8.0/10(1)
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    #18 - David O. Brown

    Season 22 Episode 126

    Aired 7/11/2017

    Donald Trump Jr. releases emails linking him to a Russian lawyer, Michael Kosta compares liberal and conservative consumers, and David O. Brown discusses "Called to Rise."

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  • Joshua Green
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    #19 - Joshua Green

    Season 22 Episode 141

    Aired 8/21/2017

    President Trump defends a racially charged rally in Virginia, Roy Wood Jr. gives advice to white supremacists, and Joshua Green discusses Steve Bannon in "Devil's Bargain."

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  • Bill Gates
    8.0/10(1)
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    #20 - Bill Gates

    Season 22 Episode 159

    Aired 9/21/2017

    Robert Mueller zones in on Paul Manafort, Roy Wood Jr. addresses Toys "R" Us's bankruptcy, and Bill Gates discusses his foundation's efforts to fight poverty and disease.

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  • French Montana
    7.5/10(2)
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    #21 - French Montana

    Season 22 Episode 133

    Aired 7/24/2017

    Anthony Scaramucci joins the Trump administration, Trevor bids farewell to former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, and French Montana discusses "Jungle Rules."

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  • Rola Hallam
    7.5/10(2)
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    #22 - Rola Hallam

    Season 22 Episode 134

    Aired 7/25/2017

    The Senate votes to begin a debate on health care, Democrats unveil a new slogan aimed at working-class voters, and Rola Hallam explains how her company CanDo is aiding Syria.

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  • Keegan-Michael Key
    7.4/10(39)
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    #23 - Keegan-Michael Key

    Season 22 Episode 42

    Aired 1/5/2017

    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.

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  • John Stanton
    7.2/10(38)
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    #24 - John Stanton

    Season 22 Episode 22

    Aired 11/9/2016

    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.

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  • George Packer & Q-Tip
    7.1/10(30)
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    #25 - George Packer & Q-Tip

    Season 22 Episode 27

    Aired 11/17/2016

    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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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Charlize Theron" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 22. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/26/2017. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Austan Goolsbee".