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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 World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Robin Thede" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 23. It scored 5.9/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Jim Himes".

  • Robin Thede
    5.9/1034 votes

    #1 - Robin Thede

    Season 23 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jim Himes
    5.8/1030 votes

    #2 - Jim Himes

    Season 23 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Hodgman
    5.9/1032 votes

    #3 - John Hodgman

    Season 23 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kenya Barris
    5.8/1033 votes

    #4 - Kenya Barris

    Season 23 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Common
    6.1/1028 votes

    #5 - Common

    Season 23 Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler
    7.0/1032 votes

    #6 - Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler

    Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lena Waithe
    6.0/1030 votes

    #7 - Lena Waithe

    Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 10/18/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vic Mensa
    5.9/1030 votes

    #8 - Vic Mensa

    Season 23 Episode 8 - Aired 10/19/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Khizr Khan
    7.0/1030 votes

    #9 - Khizr Khan

    Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Margo Price
    5.6/1029 votes

    #10 - Margo Price

    Season 23 Episode 10 - Aired 10/24/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    5.9/1029 votes

    #11 - Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Season 23 Episode 11 - Aired 10/25/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miles Teller & Jason Hall
    5.6/1029 votes

    #12 - Miles Teller & Jason Hall

    Season 23 Episode 12 - Aired 10/26/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ta-Nehisi Coates
    6.4/1028 votes

    #13 - Ta-Nehisi Coates

    Season 23 Episode 13 - Aired 10/30/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gretchen Carlson
    5.8/1028 votes

    #14 - Gretchen Carlson

    Season 23 Episode 14 - Aired 10/31/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hillary Clinton
    6.8/1032 votes

    #15 - Hillary Clinton

    Season 23 Episode 15 - Aired 11/1/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gabrielle Union
    6.1/1025 votes

    #16 - Gabrielle Union

    Season 23 Episode 16 - Aired 11/2/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeff Flake & Tig Notaro
    6.1/1029 votes

    #17 - Jeff Flake & Tig Notaro

    Season 23 Episode 17 - Aired 11/6/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeff Ross
    6.7/1027 votes

    #18 - Jeff Ross

    Season 23 Episode 18 - Aired 11/7/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kenneth Branagh
    6.7/1030 votes

    #19 - Kenneth Branagh

    Season 23 Episode 19 - Aired 11/8/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Van Jones
    5.7/1025 votes

    #20 - Van Jones

    Season 23 Episode 20 - Aired 11/9/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hari Kondabolu
    5.5/1029 votes

    #21 - Hari Kondabolu

    Season 23 Episode 21 - Aired 11/13/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 2 Chainz
    5.1/1025 votes

    #22 - 2 Chainz

    Season 23 Episode 22 - Aired 11/14/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elaine McMillion Sheldon
    6.6/1025 votes

    #23 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon

    Season 23 Episode 23 - Aired 11/15/2017

    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)."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jordan Peele
    7.1/1031 votes

    #24 - Jordan Peele

    Season 23 Episode 24 - Aired 11/16/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Esther Perel
    7.0/1028 votes

    #25 - Esther Perel

    Season 23 Episode 25 - Aired 11/27/2017

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A