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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 23

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 23!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 23

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for Robin Thede
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Robin Thede

    S23:E1

    Las Vegas experiences the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, Tom Price resigns as secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robin Thede discusses "The Rundown."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Jim Himes
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Jim Himes

    S23:E2

    Fox News struggles to process the mass shooting in Las Vegas, O.J. Simpson is released from prison, and Representative Jim Himes weighs in on U.S. gun control.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for John Hodgman
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - John Hodgman

    S23:E3

    Michael Kosta explains how Russia spreads fake news across social media in the U.S., Neal Brennan examines the gun control debate, and John Hodgman discusses "Vacationland."

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

    #4 - Kenya Barris

    S23:E4

    Pro-life Congressman Tim Murphy resigns after pushing his mistress to get an abortion, Trevor remembers the anniversary of Pussygate, and Kenya Barris discusses "Black-ish."

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

    #5 - Common

    S23:E5

    From Chicago, Trevor examines the politicization of the Windy City, Roy Wood Jr. finds out how former gang members are reducing crime rates, and Common discusses "Marshall."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler

    S23:E6

    President Trump buddies up to Mitch McConnell at a surprise presser, Ronny Chieng learns about Chicago's jail pizza program, and Arne Duncan and Curtis Toler discuss CRED.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Lena Waithe
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Lena Waithe

    S23:E7

    From Chicago, Michelle Wolf weighs in on Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual assaults, Dulce Sloan learns about Young Chicago Authors, and Lena Waithe discusses "The Chi."

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

    #8 - Vic Mensa

    S23:E8

    President Trump feuds with Gold Star families, Hasan Minhaj explains how Chicago could prevent a nuclear attack from North Korea, and Vic Mensa discusses "The Autobiography."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Khizr Khan
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Khizr Khan

    S23:E9

    John Kelly lies about a congresswoman while defending President Trump, Fox News shows selective outrage over sexual harassment, and Khizr Khan discusses "An American Family."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Margo Price
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Margo Price

    S23:E10

    Bill O'Reilly blames God for his sexual harassment cases, Michael Kosta examines the environmental decline of the Great Lakes, and Margo Price discusses "All American Made."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Maggie Gyllenhaal
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Maggie Gyllenhaal

    S23:E11

    Senators Bob Corker and Jeff Flake stand against President Trump, Ronny Chieng examines the automation of fast food, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "The Deuce."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Miles Teller & Jason Hall
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Miles Teller & Jason Hall

    S23:E12

    President Trump responds to the opioid epidemic, Roy Wood Jr. warns against racist Halloween costumes, and Miles Teller and Jason Hall discuss "Thank You for Your Service."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Ta-Nehisi Coates
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Ta-Nehisi Coates

    S23:E13

    Paul Manafort is indicted by Robert Mueller, Trevor breaks down the biggest headlines of the weekend, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses his book "We Were Eight Years in Power."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Gretchen Carlson
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Gretchen Carlson

    S23:E14

    Michael Kosta reacts to John Kelly's revisionist Civil War history, Desi Lydic spends Halloween avoiding President Trump's tweets, and Gretchen Carlson discusses "Be Fierce."

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Hillary Clinton
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Hillary Clinton

    S23:E15

    President Trump calls to curb immigration after a terrorist attack in New York City, and Hillary Clinton discusses "What Happened" and weighs in on the Trump-Russia probe.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Gabrielle Union
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Gabrielle Union

    S23:E16

    Congress grills tech execs on Russian-bought ads meant to influence U.S. voters, Trevor recaps simpler news, and Gabrielle Union discusses "We're Going to Need More Wine."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Jeff Flake & Tig Notaro
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Jeff Flake & Tig Notaro

    S23:E17

    President Trump kicks off his tour of Asia in Japan, Sen. Jeff Flake discusses his book "Conscience of a Conservative," and Tig Notaro talks about her show "One Mississippi."

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

    #18 - Jeff Ross

    S23:E18

    Sen. Rand Paul gets into a landscaping dispute with his neighbor, Saudi Arabia's crown prince cracks down on corruption, and Jeff Ross discusses Jeff Ross Roasts the Border.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Kenneth Branagh
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Kenneth Branagh

    S23:E19

    Democrats sweep the 2017 elections, Trevor tries to imagine a worse president than Donald Trump, and Kenneth Branagh discusses his film "Murder on the Orient Express."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Van Jones
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Van Jones

    S23:E20

    President Trump visits China, Lewis Black calls for lawmakers to stop politicizing veterans, and Van Jones discusses his book "Beyond the Messy Truth."

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Hari Kondabolu
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Hari Kondabolu

    S23:E21

    Roy Moore is accused of sexual assault, President Trump mocks Kim Jong-un and defends Vladimir Putin on a trip to Asia, and Hari Kondabolu discusses "The Problem with Apu."

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for 2 Chainz
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - 2 Chainz

    S23:E22

    Ronny Chieng explains how President Trump has made China more powerful, a fifth woman accuses Roy Moore of sexual misconduct, and 2 Chainz discusses "Most Expensivest."

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Elaine McMillion Sheldon
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon

    S23:E23

    Congress debates President Trump's power to use nuclear arms, Michelle Wolf explains how to not sexually harass coworkers, and Elaine McMillion Sheldon discusses "Heroin(e)."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Jordan Peele
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Jordan Peele

    S23:E24

    Senator Al Franken is accused of groping a reporter during a 2006 USO tour, Jon Stewart talks about "Night of Too Many Stars," and Jordan Peele discusses his film "Get Out."

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Esther Perel
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Esther Perel

    S23:E25

    Congress grapples with a series of high-profile sexual assault accusations, President Trump pushes tax cuts for the wealthy, and Esther Perel discusses "The State of Affairs."

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Robin Thede" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 23. It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Jim Himes".