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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 25

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 25!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 1 - Mark Sanford
    5.2/10(41 votes)

    #1 - Mark Sanford

    S25:E1

    Roy Wood Jr. reports on President Trump’s whistleblower scandal, Ronny Chieng reacts to a viral “beer money” fundraiser, and GOP presidential candidate Mark Sanford stops by.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 2 - Anand Giridharadas
    5.1/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Anand Giridharadas

    S25:E2

    Trevor weighs the case for impeachment against Rudy Giuliani, Michael Kosta explores President Trump’s moral blindness, and Anand Giridharadas discusses “Winners Take All.”

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 3 - Jacqueline Woodson
    5.5/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Jacqueline Woodson

    S25:E3

    Trevor highlights President Trump’s unhinged border wall demands, Desi Lydic investigates a protest against Yelp, and Jacqueline Woodson discusses “Red at the Bone.”

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 4 - Tyler “Ninja” Blevins
    5.2/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Tyler “Ninja” Blevins

    S25:E4

    Vice President Mike Pence becomes tainted by President Trump’s Ukraine scandal, Trevor reacts to Amber Guyger’s murder verdict, and Tyler “Ninja” Blevins discusses “Get Good.”

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 5 - Chanel Miller
    5.4/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Chanel Miller

    S25:E5

    President Trump abruptly pulls U.S. troops from northern Syria, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover sports news, and author Chanel Miller discusses her memoir “Know My Name.”

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  6. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 6 - Susan Rice
    5.5/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Susan Rice

    S25:E6

    The Trump administration blocks an ambassador’s testimony to Congress, Lewis Black highlights the scourge of surprise medical bills, and Susan Rice discusses “Tough Love.”

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 7 - Will Smith
    6.0/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Will Smith

    S25:E7

    China lashes out at the NBA over a team GM’s support for Hong Kong protesters, Roy Wood Jr. talks to GOP presidential hopeful Bill Weld, and Will Smith discusses “Gemini Man.”

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 8 - Rand Paul
    5.4/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Rand Paul

    S25:E8

    California cuts power to hundreds of thousands to avoid wildfires, Turkey attacks America’s Kurdish allies in Syria, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses “The Case Against Socialism.”

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  9. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 9 - Black Coffee
    5.5/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Black Coffee

    S25:E9

    Desi Lydic examines President Trump’s Middle East policies, Neal Brennan argues that Trump thinks he owns America, and Black Coffee discusses his musical journey and “LaLaLa.”

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 10 - October Democratic Debate Special
    5.7/10(34 votes)

    #10 - October Democratic Debate Special

    S25:E10

    Trevor dissects the fourth 2020 Democratic debate live, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) provides a service to candidates, and CBS News special correspondent Alex Wagner stops by.

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  11. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 11 - Cyntoia Brown-Long & Ali Wong
    5.4/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Cyntoia Brown-Long & Ali Wong

    S25:E11

    Trevor looks at how Hunter Biden and the Trump children benefit from their family names, Cyntoia Brown-Long discusses “Free Cyntoia,” and Ali Wong chats about “Dear Girls.”

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  12. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 12 - Taika Waititi
    6.1/10(36 votes)

    #12 - Taika Waititi

    S25:E12

    Trevor tackles the latest onslaught of headlines, Dulce Sloan gives her take on President Trump’s impeachment strategy, and director Taika Waititi discusses “Jojo Rabbit.”

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  13. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 13 - Beto O'Rourke & Michelle Yeoh
    5.3/10(35 votes)

    #13 - Beto O'Rourke & Michelle Yeoh

    S25:E13

    President Trump gloats over the death of ISIS’s leader, Beto O’Rourke discusses his 2020 White House bid, and actor Michelle Yeoh chats about her role in “Last Christmas.”

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  14. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 14 - Noname
    5.1/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Noname

    S25:E14

    Roy Wood Jr. reacts to Alexander Vindman’s impeachment testimony, Californians flee massive wildfires, and rapper Noname talks about Noname’s Book Club.

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  15. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 15 - Amy Klobuchar
    5.2/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Amy Klobuchar

    S25:E15

    Sean Spicer gets shady for the sake of a “Dancing with the Stars” victory, Ronny Chieng bashes Halloween, and Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses her 2020 presidential campaign.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 16 - Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton
    5.3/10(40 votes)

    #16 - Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton

    S25:E16

    Washington Nationals fans celebrate their World Series win, Trevor covers worldwide protests, and Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton discuss “The Book of Gutsy Women.”

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 17 - Colson Whitehead
    5.8/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Colson Whitehead

    S25:E17

    Drug smugglers cut holes in President Trump’s border wall, Elizabeth Warren takes heat from her 2020 Democratic rivals, and Colson Whitehead discusses “The Nickel Boys.”

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  18. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 18 - Cory Booker & Edward Norton
    5.8/10(35 votes)

    #18 - Cory Booker & Edward Norton

    S25:E18

    Trevor highlights California’s inmate firefighters, Senator Cory Booker talks about his 2020 presidential campaign, and Edward Norton discusses “Motherless Brooklyn.”

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  19. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 19 - Julian Castro
    5.6/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Julian Castro

    S25:E19

    Elizabeth Warren terrifies the super-rich, Michael Kosta examines the alt-right’s anti-masturbation stance, and Julian Castro discusses his Democratic presidential candidacy.

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  20. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 20 - Jenny Slate
    5.6/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Jenny Slate

    S25:E20

    The vaping industry allegedly targets teens, an expert (Michael Kosta) highlights Donald Trump’s iconic posture, and Jenny Slate discusses “Little Weirds” and “Stage Fright.”

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  21. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 21 - Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick
    5.8/10(31 votes)

    #21 - Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick

    S25:E21

    Michael Bloomberg prepares to join the Democratic primary field, Rep. Jim Himes discusses the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, and Anna Kendrick talks about “Noelle.”

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  22. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 22 - Noah Baumbach
    5.6/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Noah Baumbach

    S25:E22

    Former Trump administration officials churn out tell-all memoirs, Roy Wood Jr. highlights adorable animals in the news, and Noah Baumbach discusses his movie “Marriage Story.”

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  23. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 23 - Daniel Kaluuya
    5.7/10(30 votes)

    #23 - Daniel Kaluuya

    S25:E23

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  24. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 24 - Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin
    5.9/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin

    S25:E24

    Fox News writes off the Trump impeachment hearings as boring, Steve Ballmer discusses his USAFacts initiative, and Jeff Garlin talks about “Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago.”

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  25. The Daily Show Season 25 Episode 25 - Tom Steyer
    5.2/10(32 votes)

    #25 - Tom Steyer

    S25:E25

    Diplomat David Holmes adds fuel to Trump’s Ukraine scandal, Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta serve up new presidential excuses, and Tom Steyer discusses his 2020 presidential bid.

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"Mark Sanford" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 25. It scored 5.2/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Anand Giridharadas".