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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 Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 24

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for Carol Anderson
    5.1/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Carol Anderson

    S24:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Lester Holt
    5.3/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Lester Holt

    S24:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Neil deGrasse Tyson
    5.5/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

    S24:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Riz Ahmed
    5.5/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Riz Ahmed

    S24:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Mark Leibovich
    5.5/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Mark Leibovich

    S24:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for John Cena
    5.7/10(26 votes)

    #6 - John Cena

    S24:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Nicole Chung
    5.5/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Nicole Chung

    S24:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Amandla Stenberg
    5.6/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Amandla Stenberg

    S24:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Melissa McCarthy
    5.7/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Melissa McCarthy

    S24:E9

    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?

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Julian Castro
    5.4/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Julian Castro

    S24:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Lewis Hamilton
    6.0/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Lewis Hamilton

    S24:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Andrew Gillum
    6.0/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Andrew Gillum

    S24:E12

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Derek Jeter
    5.8/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Derek Jeter

    S24:E13

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Ana Navarro
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #14 - Ana Navarro

    S24:E14

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Dwyane Wade
    5.7/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Dwyane Wade

    S24:E15

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Cory Booker & John Kasich
    5.6/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Cory Booker & John Kasich

    S24:E16

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Jamil Smith
    5.7/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Jamil Smith

    S24:E17

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Rebecca Traister
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Rebecca Traister

    S24:E18

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Swizz Beatz
    5.6/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Swizz Beatz

    S24:E19

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Jeffrey Wright
    6.0/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Jeffrey Wright

    S24:E20

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Jenifer Lewis
    5.9/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Jenifer Lewis

    S24:E21

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Maurice Ashley
    5.7/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Maurice Ashley

    S24:E22

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Kirsten Gillibrand & Tessa Thompson
    5.7/10(28 votes)

    #23 - Kirsten Gillibrand & Tessa Thompson

    S24:E23

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for will.i.am
    6.2/10(31 votes)

    #24 - will.i.am

    S24:E24

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Diego Luna
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Diego Luna

    S24:E25

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

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    Director:Unknown
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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Lester Holt".