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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!

The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 26

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
  1. Background image for September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall
    6.0/10(1 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland
    6.0/10(1 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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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena
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    #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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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

    S26:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham
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    #5 - October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

    S26:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis
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    #6 - October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

    S26:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn
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    #7 - October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn

    S26:E7

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  9. Background image for October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner
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    #8 - October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

    S26:E8

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  10. Background image for October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

    S26:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

    S26:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman
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    #11 - October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

    S26:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres
    8.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S26:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

    S26:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren
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    #14 - October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

    S26:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones
    6.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S26:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

    S26:E16

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  18. Background image for October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

    S26:E17

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  19. Background image for October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

    S26:E18

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  20. Background image for October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris
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    #19 - October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

    S26:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Michael Harriot
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    #20 - Michael Harriot

    S26:E20

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  22. Background image for Live Coverage of Election Night
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Live Coverage of Election Night

    S26:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos
    7.0/10(1 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.

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  24. Background image for Soledad O'Brien
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Soledad O'Brien

    S26:E23

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  25. Background image for Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

    S26:E24

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  26. Background image for Lenny Kravitz
    6.0/10(1 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 6/10 based on 1 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".