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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

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  1. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Tarana Burke

    S23:E107

    President Trump pushes a wild conspiracy theory to discredit the FBI, Fox News pundits react to Roseanne Barr's racist tweet, and Tarana Burke discusses the Me Too movement.

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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    S23:E111

    Trevor highlights how Facebook thrives on polarization, Ronny Chieng tackles adventure playgrounds, and feminist author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses "Dear Ijeawele."

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  4. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - June 19, 2018

    S23:E118

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  5. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - June 20, 2018

    S23:E119

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  6. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Greta Gerwig

    S23:E26

    Trevor explains why Donald Trump calls Elizabeth Warren "Pocahontas," Project Veritas tries to delegitimize The Washington Post, and Greta Gerwig discusses "Lady Bird."

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  25. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Talib Kweli

    S23:E27

    Gina Yashere weighs in on the racism aimed at Meghan Markle, President Trump appoints Mick Mulvaney as director of the CFPB, and Talib Kweli discusses "Radio Silence."

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  26. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Julia Ioffe

    S23:E30

    The RNC resumes funding for Roy Moore's Senate bid, Desi Lydic profiles a liberal survivalist, and The Atlantic's Julia Ioffe discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 23. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/17/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Tarana Burke".