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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!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for James Marsden
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - James Marsden

    S22:E1

    Donald Trump's tax history comes into question, Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on Congress allowing Americans to sue Saudi Arabia for 9/11, and James Marsden discusses "Westworld."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Ezra Klein
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Ezra Klein

    S22:E2

    In this live episode, Trevor recaps the vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine, Hasan Minhaj honors Joe Biden, and Ezra Klein discusses the 2016 election.

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

    #3 - Mark Duplass

    S22:E3

    The media creates scandals by taking remarks by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump out of context, Lewis Black urges millennials to vote, and Mark Duplass discusses "Blue Jay."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Carmelo Anthony
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Carmelo Anthony

    S22:E4

    Ronny Chieng unpacks a racist segment from "The O'Reilly Factor," Desi Lydic investigates political sexism, and Carmelo Anthony discusses the Carmelo Anthony Foundation.

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

    #5 - Xavier Becerra

    S22:E5

    Donald Trump brags about groping women in a 2005 video, Trevor likens Trump to an African dictator, and Xavier Becerra discusses Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Charlamagne Tha God
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Charlamagne Tha God

    S22:E6

    Desi Lydic fact-checks 2016's second presidential debate, Michelle Wolf examines Donald Trump's sexual assault scandal, and Charlamagne Tha God discusses "The Breakfast Club."

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

    #7 - Bryan Christy

    S22:E7

    Conservative Christians defend Donald Trump's Pussygate comments, The Best F#@king News Team debates trigger warnings, and Bryan Christy discusses the rhino horn trade.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Ana Navarro & Jidenna
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Ana Navarro & Jidenna

    S22:E8

    Multiple women accuse Donald Trump of sexual assault, Ana Navarro discusses growing tensions within the GOP, and Jidenna performs songs from his album "Long Live the Chief."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Russell Simmons
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Russell Simmons

    S22:E9

    The U.S. bombs Yemen, Donald Trump claims that the 2016 presidential election will be rigged, and Russell Simmons discusses the Muslims Are Speaking Out campaign.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Uzo Aduba
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Uzo Aduba

    S22:E10

    Melania Trump addresses Donald Trump's Pussygate scandal, WikiLeaks publishes Hillary Clinton's emails and Wall Street speeches, and Uzo Aduba discusses "American Pastoral."

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Matt Taibbi
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Matt Taibbi

    S22:E11

    In this live episode, Trevor and Matt Taibbi unpack Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's final presidential debate, and Roy Wood Jr. grills apathetic black voters.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Mike Colter
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Mike Colter

    S22:E12

    Donald Trump threatens to challenge the results of the 2016 election, Roy Wood Jr. examines the struggles black journalists face, and Mike Colter discusses "Luke Cage."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Dana Bash
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Dana Bash

    S22:E13

    Roy Wood Jr. examines the closing of a French refugee camp, Donald Trump pledges to sue his sexual assault accusers, and Dana Bash talks about reporting on the 2016 election.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for John Della Volpe & Phil Collins
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - John Della Volpe & Phil Collins

    S22:E14

    Trevor examines the online media's partisan divide, John Della Volpe talks about polling millennial voters, and Phil Collins chats about his memoir "Not Dead Yet."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Jeezy
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Jeezy

    S22:E15

    The Obama administration announces major price hikes for Obamacare, Desi Lydic and Eliza Cossio conduct a rigged election poll, and rapper Jeezy discusses "Trap or Die 3."

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Jeff Ross
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Jeff Ross

    S22:E16

    In this Halloween episode, Jeff Ross and The Best F#@king News Team join Trevor for a look into the post-apocalyptic world of a Donald Trump presidency.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Susan Rice
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Susan Rice

    S22:E17

    The FBI begins another probe into Hillary Clinton's emails, Michelle Wolf discusses male birth control, and Susan Rice reflects on her time as U.S. national security adviser.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Kal Penn
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Kal Penn

    S22:E18

    Trevor describes how Hillary Clinton is living the black experience, Desi Lydic meets the founder of the Trumpettes, and Kal Penn discusses his role on "Designated Survivor."

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

    #19 - Common

    S22:E19

    Key Senate races in Illinois and North Carolina heat up, Trevor imagines life at Donald Trump's campaign headquarters, and Common discusses his album "Black America Again."

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

    #20 - Jonathan Capehart

    S22:E20

    The FBI concludes its probe into Hillary Clinton's emails just ahead of the 2016 election, Trevor urges viewers to vote, and Jonathan Capehart discusses the electoral map.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Election Night Special
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Election Night Special

    S22:E21

    The Best F#@king News Team, Ana Marie Cox, Douglas Brinkley and Keegan-Michael Key join Trevor for live coverage of the 2016 presidential election.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for John Stanton
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - John Stanton

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Deborah Lee James & Eric Fanning
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Deborah Lee James & Eric Fanning

    S22:E23

    Barack Obama meets President-elect Trump, Ronny Chieng finds new ways to poll the electorate, and Deborah Lee James and Eric Fanning discuss the transition of military power.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Nate Silver & Adrian Grenier
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Nate Silver & Adrian Grenier

    S22:E24

    President-elect Donald Trump backs down on key campaign promises, Nate Silver discusses FiveThirtyEight, and Adrian Grenier talks about the Lonely Whale Foundation.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Desus Nice & The Kid Mero
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Desus Nice & The Kid Mero

    S22:E25

    Trevor compares Donald Trump to South African President Jacob Zuma, developing countries learn about U.S. democracy, and Desus Nice and The Kid Mero discuss "Desus & Mero."

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"James Marsden" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 22. It scored 6/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ezra Klein".