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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 28

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 28!

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Season 28 Ratings Summary

"October 3, 2022 - Cliff "Method Man" Smith" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 28. It scored 4.8/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/3/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "October 4, 2022 - Cori Bush".

  • October 3, 2022 - Cliff "Method Man" Smith
    4.8/1031 votes

    #1 - October 3, 2022 - Cliff "Method Man" Smith

    Season 28 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2022

    Vladimir Putin illegally annexes several regions in Ukraine, The Right Stuff dating app caters to conservatives, and Cliff "Method Man" Smith talks about his movie "On the Come Up."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 4, 2022 - Cori Bush
    4.8/1029 votes

    #2 - October 4, 2022 - Cori Bush

    Season 28 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2022

    Iranian women protest their country's brutal regime, Trevor highlights Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker, and Congresswoman Cori Bush discusses her book "The Forerunner."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 5, 2022 - Maggie Haberman
    5.1/1029 votes

    #3 - October 5, 2022 - Maggie Haberman

    Season 28 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2022

    New York Yankees star Aaron Judge makes home run history, Ronny Chieng gets a hard lesson in professional pillow fighting, and journalist Maggie Haberman discusses her book "Confidence Man."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 6, 2022 - Constance Wu
    4.5/1030 votes

    #4 - October 6, 2022 - Constance Wu

    Season 28 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2022

    President Biden pardons thousands of marijuana possession convicts, Desi Lydic Fox-splains GOP Senate hopeful Herschel Walker, and actor Constance Wu talks about her memoir "Making a Scene."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 11, 2022 - Michael Fanone
    5.4/1029 votes

    #5 - October 11, 2022 - Michael Fanone

    Season 28 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2022

    Trevor covers racism from high-profile Americans, Desi Lydic reports on pro-Russia hacks on U.S. airport websites, and former Washington, D.C., cop Michael Fanone discusses "Hold the Line."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 12, 2022 - Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, Lester Walker
    4.6/1029 votes

    #6 - October 12, 2022 - Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, Lester Walker

    Season 28 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2022

    John Fetterman faces questions about his health, Desi Lydic investigates America's paper shortage, and Ghetto Gastro's Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao and Lester Walker talk "Black Power Kitchen."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 13, 2022 - Quintessa Swindell
    4.9/1030 votes

    #7 - October 13, 2022 - Quintessa Swindell

    Season 28 Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/2022

    The January 6 Committee subpoenas Donald Trump, Trump's special master (Michael Kosta) suffers through a thankless job, and "Black Adam" star Quintessa Swindell sits down with Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 17, 2022 - Chelsea Manning
    4.6/1032 votes

    #8 - October 17, 2022 - Chelsea Manning

    Season 28 Episode 8 - Aired 10/17/2022

    Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker flashes a phony police badge during a debate, Dulcé Sloan highlights the history of Reggaeton, and Chelsea Manning discusses her memoir "README.txt."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 18, 2022 - Soledad O'Brien & Amy Schumer
    4.6/1033 votes

    #9 - October 18, 2022 - Soledad O'Brien & Amy Schumer

    Season 28 Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2022

    Trevor examines wild political ads, journalist Soledad O'Brien discusses "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," and Amy Schumer talks about the return of her show Inside Amy Schumer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 19, 2022 - Brandi Carlile
    4.8/1031 votes

    #10 - October 19, 2022 - Brandi Carlile

    Season 28 Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2022

    MacKenzie Scott donates nearly $85 million to the Girl Scouts, slap fighting becomes an official sport, and singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile talks about her album "In the Canyon Haze."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 20, 2022 - Tyler James Williams
    4.6/1029 votes

    #11 - October 20, 2022 - Tyler James Williams

    Season 28 Episode 11 - Aired 10/20/2022

    U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns in record time, Desi Lydic reports on legal marijuana sales at Florida gas stations, and Tyler James Williams discusses his show "Abbott Elementary."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 24, 2022 - John David Washington
    5.4/1030 votes

    #12 - October 24, 2022 - John David Washington

    Season 28 Episode 12 - Aired 10/24/2022

    Rishi Sunak is poised to become Britain's new prime minister, Jordan Klepper probes Americans about the likelihood of civil war, and actor John David Washington discusses "The Piano Lesson."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 25, 2022 - Mira Murati & Ralph Macchio
    5.5/1031 votes

    #13 - October 25, 2022 - Mira Murati & Ralph Macchio

    Season 28 Episode 13 - Aired 10/25/2022

    Trevor highlights Arizona's ultra-MAGA governor candidate Kari Lake, OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati discusses DALL-E, and actor Ralph Macchio talks about his memoir "Waxing On."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 26, 2022 - Elizabeth Banks
    5.1/1029 votes

    #14 - October 26, 2022 - Elizabeth Banks

    Season 28 Episode 14 - Aired 10/26/2022

    Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz square off in a debate, Desi Lydic explores the origins of Halloween, and Elizabeth Banks discusses her movie "Call Jane."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 27, 2022 - Diane Kruger
    5.0/1028 votes

    #15 - October 27, 2022 - Diane Kruger

    Season 28 Episode 15 - Aired 10/27/2022

    Vladimir Putin might drop a dirty bomb in Ukraine, Ronny Chieng argues about Halloween with random strangers, and actor Diane Kruger discusses her children's book "A Name from the Sky."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • October 31, 2022 - Stacey Abrams
    4.8/1031 votes

    #16 - October 31, 2022 - Stacey Abrams

    Season 28 Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2022

    The Daily Show kicks off a week in Atlanta before Georgia's 2022 midterms, Michael Kosta explores the city's hot spots, and Trevor interviews Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 1, 2022 - T-Pain
    4.6/1029 votes

    #17 - November 1, 2022 - T-Pain

    Season 28 Episode 17 - Aired 11/1/2022

    Elon Musk's Twitter takeover gets off to a rocky start, Dulcé Sloan discusses the richness of Atlanta's Black culture with Bem Joiner, and Grammy-winning artist T-Pain chats with Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 2, 2022 - Raphael Warnock
    4.2/1028 votes

    #18 - November 2, 2022 - Raphael Warnock

    Season 28 Episode 18 - Aired 11/2/2022

    Attack ads flood the airwaves ahead of the 2022 midterms, Roy Wood Jr. tries to create a hip-hop hit to encourage voting, and Trevor sits down with Georgia Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 3, 2022 - Dominique Wilkins
    4.3/1027 votes

    #19 - November 3, 2022 - Dominique Wilkins

    Season 28 Episode 19 - Aired 11/3/2022

    Barack Obama hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2022 midterms, Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. host a high-octane voting contest, and former NBA star Dominique Wilkins sits down with Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 7, 2022 - Gabriel Iglesias
    6.1/1029 votes

    #20 - November 7, 2022 - Gabriel Iglesias

    Season 28 Episode 20 - Aired 11/7/2022

    Democrats and Republicans scramble on the eve of the 2022 midterms, Desi Lydic investigates a poll worker shortage, and Gabriel Iglesias chats about his stand-up special "Stadium Fluffy."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 8, 2022 - Thuso Mbedu
    5.7/1028 votes

    #21 - November 8, 2022 - Thuso Mbedu

    Season 28 Episode 21 - Aired 11/8/2022

    Trevor and his correspondents provide Election Day coverage of the 2022 midterms, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black governors, and actor Thuso Mbedu talks about "The Woman King."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 9, 2022 - Mark Leibovich
    6.0/1027 votes

    #22 - November 9, 2022 - Mark Leibovich

    Season 28 Episode 22 - Aired 11/9/2022

    Trevor breaks down the latest headlines, and The Atlantic's Mark Leibovich discusses his book "Thank You for Your Servitude".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 10, 2022 - Jordan Peele
    5.7/1028 votes

    #23 - November 10, 2022 - Jordan Peele

    Season 28 Episode 23 - Aired 11/10/2022

    Trevor covers the big news of the day, and filmmaker Jordan Peele discusses "Wendell & Wild" and "Nope" and his podcast "Quiet Part Loud."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 14, 2022 - Nas
    5.7/1028 votes

    #24 - November 14, 2022 - Nas

    Season 28 Episode 24 - Aired 11/14/2022

    Trevor breaks down the headlines of the day, and Grammy Award-winning rapper Nas talks about his album "King's Disease III."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 15, 2022 - Danai Gurira
    5.7/1028 votes

    #25 - November 15, 2022 - Danai Gurira

    Season 28 Episode 25 - Aired 11/15/2022

    Trevor dives into the big news of the day, and actor Danai Gurira talks about "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

    Director: N/A

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