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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 World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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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 4.8/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland".

  • September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall
    4.8/10(51)
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    #1 - September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall

    Season 26 Episode 1

    Aired 9/28/2020

    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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  • September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland
    5.1/10(43)
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    #2 - September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland

    Season 26 Episode 2

    Aired 9/29/2020

    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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  • September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena
    5.8/10(38)
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    #3 - September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena

    Season 26 Episode 3

    Aired 9/30/2020

    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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  • October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey
    5.4/10(37)
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    #4 - October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

    Season 26 Episode 4

    Aired 10/1/2020

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  • October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham
    5.8/10(33)
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    #5 - October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

    Season 26 Episode 5

    Aired 10/5/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 6

    Aired 10/6/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 7

    Aired 10/7/2020

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  • October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner
    6.0/10(28)
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    #8 - October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

    Season 26 Episode 8

    Aired 10/8/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 9

    Aired 10/13/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 10

    Aired 10/14/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 11

    Aired 10/15/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 12

    Aired 10/20/2020

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  • October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock
    5.8/10(30)
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    #13 - October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

    Season 26 Episode 13

    Aired 10/21/2020

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  • October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren
    5.8/10(27)
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    #14 - October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

    Season 26 Episode 14

    Aired 10/22/2020

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  • October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones
    5.8/10(31)
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    #15 - October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones

    Season 26 Episode 15

    Aired 10/23/2020

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  • October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen
    6.1/10(28)
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    #16 - October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

    Season 26 Episode 16

    Aired 10/26/2020

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  • October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler
    6.3/10(27)
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    #17 - 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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    #18 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

    Season 26 Episode 18

    Aired 10/28/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 19

    Aired 10/29/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 20

    Aired 11/2/2020

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  • Live Coverage of Election Night
    6.5/10(28)
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    #21 - 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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    #22 - 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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  • Soledad O'Brien
    6.2/10(25)
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    #23 - Soledad O'Brien

    Season 26 Episode 23

    Aired 11/5/2020

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

    Season 26 Episode 24

    Aired 11/9/2020

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  • Lenny Kravitz
    6.1/10(30)
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    #25 - Lenny Kravitz

    Season 26 Episode 25

    Aired 11/10/2020

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