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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 World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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  • Barack Obama
    7.0/10(30)
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    #1 - Barack Obama

    Season 26 Episode 41

    Aired 12/15/2020

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  • Neil Patrick Harris
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    #2 - Neil Patrick Harris

    Season 26 Episode 58

    Aired 2/15/2021

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  • Bill Gates
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    Season 26 Episode 59

    Aired 2/16/2021

    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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  • Heather McGhee
    7.0/10(1)
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    #4 - Heather McGhee

    Season 26 Episode 60

    Aired 2/17/2021

    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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  • Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee
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    #5 - Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee

    Season 26 Episode 71

    Aired 3/16/2021

    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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  • Michelle Obama
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    #6 - Michelle Obama

    Season 26 Episode 74

    Aired 3/22/2021

    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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  • October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris
    6.7/10(26)
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    #7 - October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

    Season 26 Episode 19

    Aired 10/29/2020

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  • Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston
    6.6/10(26)
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    #8 - Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston

    Season 26 Episode 39

    Aired 12/10/2020

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  • October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres
    6.5/10(31)
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    #9 - October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres

    Season 26 Episode 12

    Aired 10/20/2020

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  • Live Coverage of Election Night
    6.5/10(28)
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    #10 - Live Coverage of Election Night

    Season 26 Episode 21

    Aired 11/3/2020

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  • Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos
    6.5/10(24)
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    #11 - Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos

    Season 26 Episode 22

    Aired 11/4/2020

    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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  • October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama
    6.4/10(32)
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    #12 - October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

    Season 26 Episode 10

    Aired 10/14/2020

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  • Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson
    6.4/10(29)
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    #13 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

    Season 26 Episode 24

    Aired 11/9/2020

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  • Kevin Hart
    6.4/10(29)
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    #14 - Kevin Hart

    Season 26 Episode 29

    Aired 11/17/2020

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  • October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman
    6.3/10(31)
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    #15 - October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

    Season 26 Episode 11

    Aired 10/15/2020

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  • October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler
    6.3/10(27)
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    #16 - October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

    Season 26 Episode 17

    Aired 10/27/2020

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  • October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube
    6.3/10(29)
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    #17 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

    Season 26 Episode 18

    Aired 10/28/2020

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  • Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox
    6.3/10(27)
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    #18 - Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox

    Season 26 Episode 34

    Aired 12/2/2020

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  • October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis
    6.2/10(29)
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    #19 - October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

    Season 26 Episode 6

    Aired 10/6/2020

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  • October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill
    6.2/10(30)
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    #20 - October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

    Season 26 Episode 9

    Aired 10/13/2020

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  • Michael Harriot
    6.2/10(23)
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    #21 - Michael Harriot

    Season 26 Episode 20

    Aired 11/2/2020

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  • Soledad O'Brien
    6.2/10(25)
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    #22 - Soledad O'Brien

    Season 26 Episode 23

    Aired 11/5/2020

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  • Ta-Nehisi Coates
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    #23 - Ta-Nehisi Coates

    Season 26 Episode 28

    Aired 11/16/2020

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  • Bill Gates
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    #24 - Bill Gates

    Season 26 Episode 31

    Aired 11/19/2020

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  • Carey Mulligan
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    #25 - Carey Mulligan

    Season 26 Episode 43

    Aired 1/19/2021

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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".