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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!

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"Mark Sanford" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 25. It scored 4.8/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/2019. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Anand Giridharadas".

  • Mark Sanford
    4.8/1039 votes

    #1 - Mark Sanford

    Season 25 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anand Giridharadas
    5.3/1037 votes

    #2 - Anand Giridharadas

    Season 25 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jacqueline Woodson
    5.5/1037 votes

    #3 - Jacqueline Woodson

    Season 25 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tyler “Ninja” Blevins
    5.1/1036 votes

    #4 - Tyler “Ninja” Blevins

    Season 25 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chanel Miller
    5.6/1035 votes

    #5 - Chanel Miller

    Season 25 Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Susan Rice
    5.6/1037 votes

    #6 - Susan Rice

    Season 25 Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Will Smith
    6.1/1038 votes

    #7 - Will Smith

    Season 25 Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rand Paul
    5.5/1034 votes

    #8 - Rand Paul

    Season 25 Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Black Coffee
    5.6/1033 votes

    #9 - Black Coffee

    Season 25 Episode 9 - Aired 10/14/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October Democratic Debate Special
    5.8/1034 votes

    #10 - October Democratic Debate Special

    Season 25 Episode 10 - Aired 10/15/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cyntoia Brown-Long & Ali Wong
    5.5/1034 votes

    #11 - Cyntoia Brown-Long & Ali Wong

    Season 25 Episode 11 - Aired 10/16/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Taika Waititi
    6.1/1036 votes

    #12 - Taika Waititi

    Season 25 Episode 12 - Aired 10/17/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Beto O'Rourke & Michelle Yeoh
    5.5/1035 votes

    #13 - Beto O'Rourke & Michelle Yeoh

    Season 25 Episode 13 - Aired 10/28/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Noname
    5.3/1034 votes

    #14 - Noname

    Season 25 Episode 14 - Aired 10/29/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amy Klobuchar
    5.1/1036 votes

    #15 - Amy Klobuchar

    Season 25 Episode 15 - Aired 10/30/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton
    5.0/1038 votes

    #16 - Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton

    Season 25 Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Colson Whitehead
    5.8/1032 votes

    #17 - Colson Whitehead

    Season 25 Episode 17 - Aired 11/4/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cory Booker & Edward Norton
    5.7/1035 votes

    #18 - Cory Booker & Edward Norton

    Season 25 Episode 18 - Aired 11/5/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Julian Castro
    5.6/1031 votes

    #19 - Julian Castro

    Season 25 Episode 19 - Aired 11/6/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jenny Slate
    5.6/1033 votes

    #20 - Jenny Slate

    Season 25 Episode 20 - Aired 11/7/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick
    5.7/1031 votes

    #21 - Jim Himes & Anna Kendrick

    Season 25 Episode 21 - Aired 11/11/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Noah Baumbach
    5.6/1031 votes

    #22 - Noah Baumbach

    Season 25 Episode 22 - Aired 11/12/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Daniel Kaluuya
    5.7/1030 votes

    #23 - Daniel Kaluuya

    Season 25 Episode 23 - Aired 11/13/2019

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin
    5.8/1029 votes

    #24 - Steve Ballmer & Jeff Garlin

    Season 25 Episode 24 - Aired 11/14/2019

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tom Steyer
    5.3/1032 votes

    #25 - Tom Steyer

    Season 25 Episode 25 - Aired 11/18/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A