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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 27

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 27 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 27!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 138 - William MacAskill
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S27:E138

    Russia coerces Ukrainians into voting in favor of joining the Russian Federation, Ronny Chieng teaches a class on K-pop, and William MacAskill discusses his book "What We Owe the Future."

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 104 - Draymond Green
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    S27:E104

    The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Michael Kosta discusses vasectomies with family physician Dr. Guarin, and NBA champ Draymond Green talks about his podcast “The Draymond Green Show.”

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 106 - Van Lathan Jr.
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S27:E106

    Sweden and Finland are joining NATO, Desi Lydic examines the origins and evolution of Pride Month, and writer and podcaster Van Lathan Jr. discusses his memoir "Fat, Crazy, and Tired."

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 122 - Akin Omotoso
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S27:E122

    Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment during a deposition in New York, Jordan Klepper visits a Trump rally in Wisconsin, and director Akin Omotoso discusses his movie "Rise."

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  5. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 131 - Jennette McCurdy
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    S27:E131

    Trevor covers the complicated aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III begins his reign on a petulant note, and Jennette McCurdy discusses her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died."

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 102 - Angela Garbes
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    S27:E102

    Congress comes to agreement on gun control legislation, Lewis Black rants about the sudden rise of high-priced weddings in 2022, and Angela Garbes discusses her book "Essential Labor."

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 114 - Rafael A. Mangual
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    S27:E114

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned trip to Taiwan angers China, Ronny Chieng examines the Move Oregon's Border movement, and Rafael A. Mangual discusses his book "Criminal (In)Justice."

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 136 - Xolo Maridueña
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    S27:E136

    Donald Trump says he can declassify documents with his mind, Dulcé Sloan challenges passersby with dicey questions about education, and "Cobra Kai" star Xolo Maridueña sits down with Trevor.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 74 - Ben Stiller
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    S27:E74

    Will Smith is banned from attending Academy Awards ceremonies for 10 years, Dulcé Sloan reacts to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation, and Ben Stiller talks about “Severance.”

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 139 - Mark Cuban
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    S27:E139

    Class 4 Hurricane Ian lands in Florida, Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) investigates a shocking ice cream truck conspiracy, and Mark Cuban discusses "Shark Tank" and Cost Plus Drugs.

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  11. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 99 - Davido
    6.7/10(25 votes)

    S27:E99

    Trevor covers the GOP midterm elections, Michael Kosta strives to become a K-pop superstar in the wake of BTS's hiatus, and singer-songwriter Davido talks about his single "Stand Strong."

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  12. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 105 - Eric Adams
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    S27:E105

    The January 6 Committee hears shocking testimony from former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks to Trevor about his first six months in office.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 113 - Molly Burke & Brian Cox
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    S27:E113

    Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic abuse of Indigenous people, Molly Burke discusses her advocacy for the disabled community, and actor Brian Cox talks about his role on "Succession."

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  14. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 124 - Alex Wagner
    6.7/10(25 votes)

    S27:E124

    Donald Trump makes excuses amid revelations he kept top secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, Ronny Chieng examines the U.S. Space Force, and Alex Wagner discusses her show "Alex Wagner Tonight."

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  15. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 125 - Sterling K. Brown
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S27:E125

    Flash flooding wreaks havoc in Las Vegas, The Daily Show examines the life of Elon Musk, and actor Sterling K. Brown talks about his role in the movie "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul."

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  16. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 132 - George Stephanopoulos
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S27:E132

    Trevor gives a rapid rundown of the news, Michael Kosta quizzes passersby on the latest popular celebrity quotes, and George Stephanopoulos discusses his docuseries "Power Trip."

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  17. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 137 - Christiane Amanpour & Tyler Perry
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S27:E137

    GOP candidate J.R. Majewski appears to lie about his military service, Christiane Amanpour discusses her interview with Iran's president, and Tyler Perry talks about "A Jazzman's Blues."

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  18. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 103 - Elliot Page
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    S27:E103

    The Supreme Court greenlights concealed guns in New York, Jordan Klepper asks Trump supporters about the January 6 hearings, and Elliot Page discusses his role on "The Umbrella Academy."

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  19. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 110 - Jenny Slate
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    S27:E110

    The House passes a sweeping marriage equality bill, Dulcé Sloan examines gender stereotypes in children's books, and comedian Jenny Slate discusses her film "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."

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  20. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 13 - October 19, 2021 - Alex Wagner
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    S27:E13

    Trevor dives into the Striketober worker movement, Dulcé Sloan addresses the lack of trees in low-income neighborhoods, and Alex Wagner discusses her political docuseries "The Circus."

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  21. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 87 - Amy Klobuchar & Bill Gates
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    S27:E87

    The Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade, Senator Amy Klobuchar talks about the threat to abortion rights, and Bill Gates discusses his book "How to Prevent the Next Pandemic."

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  22. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 101 - Katy Tur
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    S27:E101

    Trevor covers police inaction during the school shooting in Uvalde, TX, Dulcé Sloan examines corporate fear of LGBTQ-friendly ads, and MSNBC's Katy Tur discusses her memoir "Rough Draft."

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 98 - Katie Couric
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    S27:E98

    The U.S. stock market enters an alarming slump, The Daily Show presents a deep-diving biography of Rudy Giuliani, and journalist Katie Couric discusses her memoir "Going There."

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 117 - Alec Karakatsanis & Ms. Pat
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    S27:E117

    Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit rankles China, civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Usual Cruelty," and comedian Ms. Pat talks about her series "The Ms. Pat Show."

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  25. The Daily Show Season 27 Episode 120 - Tim Scott & Nathalie Emmanuel
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    S27:E120

    The Senate passes a historic climate and health bill, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott discusses "America, a Redemption Story," and Nathalie Emmanuel talks about her role in "The Invitation."

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Season 27 Ratings Summary

"William MacAskill" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 27. It scored 7.2/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/27/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Draymond Green".