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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 24

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 24!

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"Carol Anderson" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 24. It scored 5.1/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/1/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lester Holt".

  • Carol Anderson
    5.1/1032 votes

    #1 - Carol Anderson

    Season 24 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2018

    The FBI investigates sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, the U.S. and Canada reach a trade deal, and author Carol Anderson discusses One Person, No Vote.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lester Holt
    5.0/1028 votes

    #2 - Lester Holt

    Season 24 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2018

    The White House launches a presidential text alert system, a 1985 police report describes Brett Kavanaugh's involvement in a bar fight, and NBC's Lester Holt stops by.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    5.5/1028 votes

    #3 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Season 24 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2018

    A report on Donald Trump's taxes debunks his self-made claims, Desi Lydic looks at 2018's most corrupt candidates, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses Accessory to War.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Riz Ahmed
    5.5/1025 votes

    #4 - Riz Ahmed

    Season 24 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2018

    The FBI completes its investigation of the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Desi Lydic infiltrates the Girl Scouts, and actor Riz Ahmed discusses Venom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mark Leibovich
    5.5/1024 votes

    #5 - Mark Leibovich

    Season 24 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2018

    Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice, Taylor Swift endorses two Democratic candidates in Tennessee, and journalist Mark Leibovich discusses Big Game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Cena
    5.7/1026 votes

    #6 - John Cena

    Season 24 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2018

    U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley steps down on surprisingly good terms, Roy Wood Jr. breaks down Georgia's gubernatorial race, and pro wrestler John Cena discusses Elbow Grease.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nicole Chung
    5.5/1025 votes

    #7 - Nicole Chung

    Season 24 Episode 7 - Aired 10/11/2018

    Kanye West visits the White House, Jaboukie Young-White explains how the voting system caters to older people, and Nicole Chung discusses her memoir All You Can Ever Know.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amandla Stenberg
    5.6/1026 votes

    #8 - Amandla Stenberg

    Season 24 Episode 8 - Aired 10/15/2018

    Georgia vandals deface a historic monument using googly eyes, Elizabeth Warren reveals proof of her Native American heritage, and Amandla Stenberg discusses The Hate U Give.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Melissa McCarthy
    5.7/1029 votes

    #9 - Melissa McCarthy

    Season 24 Episode 9 - Aired 10/16/2018

    The Saudis change their story on Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance, Roy Wood Jr. honors historic black activists in sports, and Melissa McCarthy talks about Can You Ever Forgive Me?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Julian Castro
    5.4/1026 votes

    #10 - Julian Castro

    Season 24 Episode 10 - Aired 10/17/2018

    President Trump defends Saudi Arabia, Dulce Sloan meets with Indiana congressional candidate Jeannine Lee Lake, and Julian Castro discusses An Unlikely Journey.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lewis Hamilton
    6.0/1027 votes

    #11 - Lewis Hamilton

    Season 24 Episode 11 - Aired 10/18/2018

    Georgia voters face disenfranchisement ahead of the midterms, Ronny Chieng sounds off on the latest tech advancements, and Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton stops by.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Andrew Gillum
    6.0/1030 votes

    #12 - Andrew Gillum

    Season 24 Episode 12 - Aired 10/29/2018

    A Trump supporter mails bombs to prominent Democrats, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates black Floridians, and Trevor chats with Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Derek Jeter
    5.8/1028 votes

    #13 - Derek Jeter

    Season 24 Episode 13 - Aired 10/30/2018

    President Trump casts a migrant caravan as an "invasion," Roy Wood Jr. and Michael Kosta investigate toxic algae in Florida, and Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter stops by.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ana Navarro
    6.2/1027 votes

    #14 - Ana Navarro

    Season 24 Episode 14 - Aired 10/31/2018

    President Trump proposes an end to birthright citizenship, Desi Lydic investigates the "Florida man" phenomenon, and CNN's Ana Navarro discusses Trump's effect on the GOP.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dwyane Wade
    5.7/1026 votes

    #15 - Dwyane Wade

    Season 24 Episode 15 - Aired 11/1/2018

    President Trump lashes out at immigrants at a rally in Florida, Ronny Chieng examines Florida's lionfish epidemic, and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sits down with Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cory Booker & John Kasich
    5.6/1030 votes

    #16 - Cory Booker & John Kasich

    Season 24 Episode 16 - Aired 11/5/2018

    President Trump threatens Iran via a meme, celebrities implore people to vote in the midterms, and Trevor interviews Ohio Gov. John Kasich and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.

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    Writer: N/A

  • Jamil Smith
    5.7/1032 votes

    #17 - Jamil Smith

    Season 24 Episode 17 - Aired 11/6/2018

    The World's Fakest News Team weighs in on the 2018 midterm election results, and senior writer for Rolling Stone Jamil Smith sits down with Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rebecca Traister
    6.2/1028 votes

    #18 - Rebecca Traister

    Season 24 Episode 18 - Aired 11/7/2018

    President Trump attacks the media during a post-midterms press conference, Nevada voters elect a dead brothel owner, and Rebecca Traister discusses her book Good and Madi.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Swizz Beatz
    5.6/1027 votes

    #19 - Swizz Beatz

    Season 24 Episode 19 - Aired 11/8/2018

    Trevor profiles acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán goes on trial in New York, and rapper Swizz Beatz discusses his album Poison.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeffrey Wright
    6.0/1028 votes

    #20 - Jeffrey Wright

    Season 24 Episode 20 - Aired 11/12/2018

    President Trump has an especially bad week, Roy Wood Jr. highlights the contributions of African-American soldiers, and actor Jeffrey Wright discusses We Are Not Done Yet.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jenifer Lewis
    5.9/1028 votes

    #21 - Jenifer Lewis

    Season 24 Episode 21 - Aired 11/13/2018

    Amazon announces new headquarters in Virginia and New York, Michael Kosta weighs in on Florida's midterm recounts, and Jenifer Lewis discusses The Mother of Black Hollywood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Maurice Ashley
    5.7/1026 votes

    #22 - Maurice Ashley

    Season 24 Episode 22 - Aired 11/14/2018

    House Democrats gear up to investigate the Trump administration, Lewis Black sounds off about a flat Earth conference, and chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley chats with Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kirsten Gillibrand & Tessa Thompson
    5.7/1028 votes

    #23 - Kirsten Gillibrand & Tessa Thompson

    Season 24 Episode 23 - Aired 11/15/2018

    Jaboukie Young-White reacts to Amazon's plan to set up shop in New York, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses Bold & Brave, and Creed II star Tessa Thompson stops by.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • will.i.am
    6.2/1031 votes

    #24 - will.i.am

    Season 24 Episode 24 - Aired 11/26/2018

    Conservatives disregard a government report on climate change, Central American asylum seekers face tear gas at the U.S.-Mexico border, and will.i.am sits down with Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Diego Luna
    5.5/1030 votes

    #25 - Diego Luna

    Season 24 Episode 25 - Aired 11/27/2018

    General Motors announces massive layoffs, Trevor addresses the fatal police shooting of Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr., and actor Diego Luna discusses Narcos: Mexico.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A