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The Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 29

Every episode of The Daily Show Season 29 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 29!

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Season 29 Ratings Summary

"February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 29. It scored 8.9/10 based on 209 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/12/2024. This episode is rated 2.6 points higher than the second-best, "February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike".

  • February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes
    8.9/10209 votes

    #1 - February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes

    Season 29 Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2024

    Jon Stewart looks at President Biden and Donald Trump's advanced ages, the news team visits a true American diner, and The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes examines national conservatism.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike
    6.3/1046 votes

    #2 - February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike

    Season 29 Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2024

    Jordan Klepper talks to rally goers for political underdog Nikki Haley and "one-day dictator" Donald Trump, Desi Lydic outlines Republican fears, and Killer Mike promotes his album "Michael."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 14, 2024 - Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch
    5.4/1039 votes

    #3 - February 14, 2024 - Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch

    Season 29 Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2024

    Jordan Klepper covers a not-so-special House election on Long Island, NY, journalist Joshua Green discusses his book "The Rebels," and actor Lashana Lynch talks about "Bob Marley: One Love."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson
    5.7/1038 votes

    #4 - February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson

    Season 29 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2024

    Jordan Klepper covers a sex scandal in the Fulton County, GA, D.A.'s office, Grace Kuhlenschmidt swoons over adulterous presidents, and director Cord Jefferson discusses "American Fiction."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 19, 2024 - Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw
    7.0/10110 votes

    #5 - February 19, 2024 - Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw

    Season 29 Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2024

    Jon Stewart breaks down Tucker Carlson's deferential interview with Vladimir Putin, and "Strict Scrutiny" podcast hosts Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw explore the dangers of authoritarianism.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira
    6.0/1042 votes

    #6 - February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira

    Season 29 Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2024

    Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson evaluate Donald Trump's sneaker line, Ronny Chieng takes advantage of Alabama's new embryo law, and Danai Gurira previews "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 21, 2024 - Maite Alberdi
    6.2/1035 votes

    #7 - February 21, 2024 - Maite Alberdi

    Season 29 Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2024

    Desi Lydic covers the not-so-credible FBI informant working against President Biden, Michael Kosta visits "climate refuge" Duluth, MN, and director Maite Alberdi talks "The Eternal Memory."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell
    5.9/1035 votes

    #8 - February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell

    Season 29 Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2024

    Desi Lydic analyzes Nikki Haley's so-called moderate views, Troy Iwata celebrates a day without smartphones, and Jason Isbell performs "Cast Iron Skillet" from his album "Weathervanes."

    Director: David Paul Meyer

    Writer: N/A

  • February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg
    6.8/1082 votes

    #9 - February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg

    Season 29 Episode 9 - Aired 2/26/2024

    Jon Stewart analyzes Israel-Palestine peace plans and the long-term impact of U.S. foreign policy with journalists Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg, and Jon bids farewell to a friend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander
    5.8/1036 votes

    #10 - February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander

    Season 29 Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2024

    Ronny Chieng tells guest host Michael Kosta his plan to defeat Wendy's surge pricing, The Daily Show profiles 2024 candidate RFK Jr., and writer Kwame Alexander talks "This Is the Honey."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley
    5.5/1034 votes

    #11 - February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley

    Season 29 Episode 11 - Aired 2/28/2024

    Michigan natives Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper debate their state's primary, "Dr." Troy Iwata rates politicians' mental fitness, and writer Sloane Crosley discusses "Grief Is for People."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman
    6.3/1033 votes

    #12 - February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman

    Season 29 Episode 12 - Aired 2/29/2024

    Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic lament the Supreme Court's delay of Donald Trump's immunity case, Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black women, and Rex Chapman talks "It's Hard for Me to Live with Me."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer
    6.4/1068 votes

    #13 - March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer

    Season 29 Episode 13 - Aired 3/4/2024

    Jon Stewart explores the highly partisan migrant crisis and New York's less-than-welcoming response to the issue, and writer Jonathan Blitzer discusses "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari
    5.3/1032 votes

    #14 - March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari

    Season 29 Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2024

    Guest host Ronny Chieng explores "shrinkflation," Jordan Klepper meets indecisive Nikki Haley fans, and Yuval Noah Harari talks about "Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti
    6.3/1029 votes

    #15 - March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti

    Season 29 Episode 15 - Aired 3/6/2024

    Guest host Ronny Chieng covers Super Tuesday's predictable results, Grace Kuhlenschmidt enjoys beautiful American Samoa, and Chelsea Peretti chats about "First Time Female Director."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina
    5.8/1036 votes

    #16 - March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina

    Season 29 Episode 16 - Aired 3/7/2024

    Ronny Chieng looks at new airport and subway security measures, Michael Kosta talks to Eagle Pass, TX, residents about the recent "invasion," and Awkwafina discusses "Kung Fu Panda 4."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky
    6.9/1074 votes

    #17 - March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky

    Season 29 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2024

    Jon Stewart covers the 2024 State of the Union address and breaks down the GOP's warped relationship with the Constitution, and writer Steven Levitsky discusses "Tyranny of the Minority."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie
    6.0/1027 votes

    #18 - March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie

    Season 29 Episode 18 - Aired 3/12/2024

    Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt dig into a Kate Middleton mystery, and author Jane Marie discusses "Selling the Dream: The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier
    5.6/1032 votes

    #19 - March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier

    Season 29 Episode 19 - Aired 3/13/2024

    Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta explore the potential TikTok ban, Lewis Black complains about AI's human biases, and David Alan Grier talks about "The American Society of Magical Negroes."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry
    6.4/1026 votes

    #20 - March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry

    Season 29 Episode 20 - Aired 3/14/2024

    The news team explores the dubious democracy of Russia's 2024 presidential election, Miami breaks up with spring breakers, and actor Renée Elise Goldsberry chats about her show "Girls5eva."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr.
    6.9/1060 votes

    #21 - March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr.

    Season 29 Episode 21 - Aired 3/25/2024

    Jon Stewart loses patience with the double standards at work in Donald Trump's "victimless" financial fraud case, and Gary Clark Jr. performs "Habits" from his album "JPEG RAW."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto
    6.7/1025 votes

    #22 - March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto

    Season 29 Episode 22 - Aired 3/26/2024

    Jordan Klepper and Josh Johnson debate Florida's age limits for social media, the GOP grapples with "What Women Voters Want," and author Jim Sciutto discusses "The Return of Great Powers."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau
    5.7/1021 votes

    #23 - March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau

    Season 29 Episode 23 - Aired 3/27/2024

    Jordan Klepper explores shifting attitudes toward the January 6 insurrectionists, Michael Kosta attends RFK Jr.'s running mate announcement, and Byron Tau discusses "Means of Control."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis
    6.7/1025 votes

    #24 - March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis

    Season 29 Episode 24 - Aired 3/28/2024

    Jordan Klepper and Grace Kuhlenschmidt react to NYC's congestion pricing, Leslie Jones rages against election polls, and Huey Lewis talks "The Heart of Rock and Roll" jukebox musical.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan
    7.2/1073 votes

    #25 - April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan

    Season 29 Episode 25 - Aired 4/1/2024

    Jon Stewart analyzes the bait-and-switch promises of artificial intelligence, and Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan discusses monopolies, antitrust laws and corporate collusion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A