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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 41 - Barack Obama
    7.2/10(31 votes)

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  2. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 39 - Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston
    6.9/10(27 votes)

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  3. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 34 - Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox
    6.7/10(28 votes)

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  4. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 12 - October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres
    6.6/10(32 votes)

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  5. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 19 - October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris
    6.6/10(27 votes)

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  6. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 43 - Carey Mulligan
    6.6/10(29 votes)

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  7. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 9 - October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill
    6.4/10(31 votes)

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  8. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 10 - October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama
    6.4/10(33 votes)

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  9. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 21 - Live Coverage of Election Night
    6.4/10(29 votes)

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  10. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 22 - Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos
    6.4/10(25 votes)

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    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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  11. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 57 - Daniel Kaluuya
    6.4/10(28 votes)

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  12. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 6 - October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis
    6.3/10(30 votes)

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  13. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 11 - October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman
    6.3/10(32 votes)

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  14. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 18 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube
    6.3/10(30 votes)

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  15. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 24 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson
    6.3/10(30 votes)

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  16. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 29 - Kevin Hart
    6.3/10(30 votes)

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  17. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 44 - Stacey Abrams
    6.3/10(26 votes)

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  18. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 48 - Amanda Gorman
    6.3/10(25 votes)

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  19. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 8 - October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner
    6.2/10(29 votes)

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  20. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 17 - October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler
    6.2/10(28 votes)

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  21. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 20 - Michael Harriot
    6.2/10(24 votes)

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  22. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 23 - Soledad O'Brien
    6.2/10(26 votes)

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  23. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 31 - Bill Gates
    6.2/10(30 votes)

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  24. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 35 - Ludacris
    6.2/10(25 votes)

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  25. The Daily Show Season 26 Episode 42 - James Corden & Tessa Thompson
    6.2/10(27 votes)

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Barack Obama" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 26. It scored 7.2/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/15/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston".