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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 26

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 26!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 1 - September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall
    5.0/10(53 votes)

    #1 - September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall

    S26:E1

    The New York Times publishes a major report on President Trump’s taxes, Roy Wood Jr. examines voting rights for Florida’s ex-felons, and Dr. Jane Goodall discusses chimps and climate change.

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  2. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 2 - September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland
    5.0/10(43 votes)

    #2 - September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland

    S26:E2

    Trevor dives into California’s wildfire crisis, Ronny Chieng talks to Philippe Reines about his 2016 role as Donald Trump in mock debates, and dancer Misty Copeland discusses “Bunheads.”

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  3. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 3 - September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena
    5.7/10(38 votes)

    #3 - September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena

    S26:E3

    Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng provide coaching during the first presidential debate, Al Sharpton discusses his book "Rise Up," and John Cena talks about his book "Elbow Grease: Fast Friends."

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  4. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 4 - October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey
    5.4/10(37 votes)

    #4 - October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

    S26:E4

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  5. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 5 - October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham
    5.6/10(33 votes)

    #5 - October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

    S26:E5

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  6. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 6 - October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #6 - October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

    S26:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 7 - October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn
    6.1/10(27 votes)

    #7 - October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn

    S26:E7

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  8. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 8 - October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    #8 - October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

    S26:E8

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  9. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 9 - October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill
    6.4/10(30 votes)

    #9 - October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

    S26:E9

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  10. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 10 - October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama
    6.4/10(32 votes)

    #10 - October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

    S26:E10

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  11. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 11 - October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #11 - October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

    S26:E11

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  12. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 12 - October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #12 - October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres

    S26:E12

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  13. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 13 - October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock
    5.9/10(30 votes)

    #13 - October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

    S26:E13

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  14. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 14 - October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren
    5.9/10(27 votes)

    #14 - October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

    S26:E14

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  15. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 15 - October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones
    5.9/10(31 votes)

    #15 - October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones

    S26:E15

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  16. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 16 - October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen
    6.0/10(28 votes)

    #16 - October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

    S26:E16

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  17. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 17 - October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #17 - October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

    S26:E17

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  18. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 18 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #18 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

    S26:E18

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  19. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 19 - October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    #19 - October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

    S26:E19

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  20. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 20 - Michael Harriot
    6.2/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Michael Harriot

    S26:E20

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  21. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 21 - Live Coverage of Election Night
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Live Coverage of Election Night

    S26:E21

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  22. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 22 - Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos

    S26:E22

    Historian Geraldo Cadava; journalist Evan Osnos. Also: As the coronavirus keeps millions confined to their homes, Trevor reports on the pandemic from the comfort of his couch, and "The Daily Show" correspondents weigh in on the crisis from a safe social distance.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 23 - Soledad O'Brien
    6.2/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Soledad O'Brien

    S26:E23

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  24. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 24 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

    S26:E24

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  25. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 25 - Lenny Kravitz
    5.9/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Lenny Kravitz

    S26:E25

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 26. It scored 5/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland".