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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 32 - Tiffany Haddish
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S23:E32

    The Supreme Court considers whether a baker can deny a gay couple a wedding cake, Trevor looks at lesser-reported news, and Tiffany Haddish discusses "The Last Black Unicorn."

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 6 - Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 37 - Yara Shahidi
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    S23:E37

    The GOP tax plan takes effect, Kim Jong-un hints at North Korea's nuclear capabilities and possible peace talks with South Korea, and Yara Shahidi discusses "Grown-ish."

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  4. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 38 - Dan Harris
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    S23:E38

    Steve Bannon calls Team Trump's contacts with Russia "treasonous," President Trump taunts North Korea on Twitter, and Dan Harris discusses "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics."

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  5. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 9 - Khizr Khan
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 42 - Dee Rees
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    S23:E42

    President Trump meets with congressional leaders to negotiate the terms of DACA, Lewis Black gives an update on New York City, and filmmaker Dee Rees discusses "Mudbound."

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 47 - Ricky Gervais
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    S23:E47

    President Trump signals an overhaul of both illegal and legal immigration, Trevor catches up on lesser-known news, and Ricky Gervais discusses the game show "Child Support."

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 66 - Chadwick Boseman
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    S23:E66

    President Trump sides with Democrats on gun control, Ronny Chieng asks a pro wrestler how Democrats can reach middle America, and Chadwick Boseman discusses "Black Panther."

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  9. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 24 - Jordan Peele
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    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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  10. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 25 - Esther Perel
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 31 - St. Vincent
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    S23:E31

    President Trump seemingly wrestles with his dentures during a presser, Russia is banned from the Winter Games amid a doping scandal, and St. Vincent discusses "Masseduction."

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  12. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 48 - Michael Wolff
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    S23:E48

    A stalemate in Congress leads to a government shutdown, Dulce Sloan and Desi Lydic look back on the 2017 Women's March, and Michael Wolff discusses his book "Fire and Fury."

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  13. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 15 - Hillary Clinton
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 18 - Jeff Ross
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    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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  15. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 19 - Kenneth Branagh
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    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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  16. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 33 - Pete Souza
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    S23:E33

    Trevor questions the GOP's response to sexual assault, Ronny Chieng examines crime-fighting technology, and Pete Souza discusses "Obama: An Intimate Portrait."

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  17. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 26 - Greta Gerwig
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    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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  18. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 41 - Jason Mitchell
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    S23:E41

    President Trump slams the Justice Department for not protecting him in the Russia probe, Trevor runs through lesser-reported headlines, and Jason Mitchell discusses "The Chi."

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  19. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 46 - Anthony Bourdain
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    S23:E46

    Senator Cory Booker calls out Kirstjen Nielsen for dismissing racist remarks, a porn star details her affair with Donald Trump, and Anthony Bourdain discusses "Parts Unknown."

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 60 - Taylor Kitsch
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    S23:E60

    School shooting survivors in Florida stage rallies for gun control, Roy Wood Jr. explains why black audiences love "Black Panther," and Taylor Kitsch discusses "Waco."

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  21. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 132 - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    S23:E132

    President Trump tries to undo the effects of his own policies, a global heat wave alarms scientists, and New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stops by.

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  22. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 23 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    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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  23. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 27 - Talib Kweli
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    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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  24. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 39 - Jodi Kantor
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    S23:E39

    Michael Wolff releases a salacious book on President Trump, Michael Kosta learns how California is curbing gun violence, and Jodi Kantor discusses her Harvey Weinstein report.

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  25. The Daily Show Season 23 Episode 44 - Vashti Harrison
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    S23:E44

    President Trump faces fallout after calling immigrant nations "s**tholes," a missile alert is mistakenly issued in Hawaii, and Vashti Harrison discusses "Little Leaders."

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Tiffany Haddish" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 23. It scored 7.5/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/7/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Arne Duncan & Curtis Toler".