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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 26

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

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 26

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  1. 7.0/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Barack Obama

    S26:E41

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  2. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Neil Patrick Harris

    S26:E58

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  3. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Bill Gates

    S26:E59

    Ronny Chieng shares ways to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black doctors, and Bill Gates discusses “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.”

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  4. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Heather McGhee

    S26:E60

    Texans suffer from ongoing extreme winter weather, Dulce Sloan talks to Divine Nine sorority members about Vice President Kamala Harris, and author Heather McGhee discusses “The Sum of Us.”

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  5. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee

    S26:E71

    Former presidents try to convince Americans to get COVID-19 vaccinations, Rebecca Carroll discusses "Surviving the White Gaze," and Precious Lee talks about her trailblazing modeling career.

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  6. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Michelle Obama

    S26:E74

    The British royal family announces plans for a diversity chief, the NCAA faces sexism allegations, and former first lady Michelle Obama discusses "Waffles + Mochi" and Pass the Love.

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  7. 6.7/10(26 votes)

    #7 - October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

    S26:E19

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  8. 6.6/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston

    S26:E39

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  9. 6.5/10(31 votes)

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

    S26:E12

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  10. 6.5/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Live Coverage of Election Night

    S26:E21

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  11. 6.5/10(24 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  12. 6.4/10(32 votes)

    #12 - October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

    S26:E10

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  13. 6.4/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

    S26:E24

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  14. 6.4/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Kevin Hart

    S26:E29

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  15. 6.3/10(31 votes)

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

    S26:E11

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  16. 6.3/10(27 votes)

    #16 - October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

    S26:E17

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  17. 6.3/10(29 votes)

    #17 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

    S26:E18

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  18. 6.3/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox

    S26:E34

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  19. 6.2/10(29 votes)

    #19 - October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

    S26:E6

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  20. 6.2/10(30 votes)

    #20 - October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

    S26:E9

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  21. 6.2/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Michael Harriot

    S26:E20

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  22. 6.2/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Soledad O'Brien

    S26:E23

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  23. 6.2/10(27 votes)

    #23 - Ta-Nehisi Coates

    S26:E28

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  24. 6.2/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Bill Gates

    S26:E31

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  25. 6.2/10(28 votes)

    #25 - Carey Mulligan

    S26:E43

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Barack Obama" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 26. It scored 7/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/15/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Neil Patrick Harris".