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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 Best Episodes of The Daily Show Season 29

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly

    S29:E71

    Jon Stewart unpacks the opening night of the American Republican National Convention and the conspiracy theories around Trump's assassination attempt. Plus, Jon spars with political commentator Bill O'Reilly.

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  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - November 7, 2024 - Emily Ngo

    S29:E122

    Ronny Chieng covers Biden's preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, along with Trump's potential cabinet picks. Award-winning journalist Emily Ngo provides her insight on Trump's second win.

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  3. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - October 21, 2024 - Gov. Tim Walz

    S29:E112

    Host Jon Stewart sits down with Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz.

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  4. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes

    S29:E1

    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.

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  5. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - April 22, 2024 - Salman Rushdie

    S29:E37

    Jon Stewart and a very special guest debate the media's sensationalist coverage of Donald Trump's mundane trial, and Salman Rushdie discusses "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder."

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  6. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - June 10, 2024 - Monica McNutt

    S29:E57

    Jon Stewart breaks down rainbow capitalism and corporate America's pandering problem, and basketball analyst Monica McNutt discusses Caitlin Clark's effect on the WNBA.

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  8. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - August 22, 2024 - Live show of the DNC

    S29:E89

    Jon Stewart closes out the DNC from Chicago with a recap of the convention.

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  9. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - October 17, 2024 - Kara Swisher

    S29:E111

    Host Desi Lydic interviews journalist, podcast host, and author Kara Swisher about her new book "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story."

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  10. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - September 10, 2024 - Steve Ballmer

    S29:E91

    Jon Stewart goes live after the first Trump vs Harris presidential debate, featuring face-offs over abortion, border control, and eating cats? Tonight's guest is former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

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  11. 7.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S29:E5

    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.

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  12. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - April 8, 2024 - Christiane Amanpour

    S29:E29

    Jon Stewart looks at eclipse conspiracy theories and the U.S.'s delicate treatment of Israel, and Christiane Amanpour outlines the need for strong political leadership in the Middle East.

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  13. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - May 13, 2024 - Ilana Glazer

    S29:E45

    Jon Stewart breaks down Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial and the legal loopholes allowing members of Congress to gain wealth and power, and Ilana Glazer chats about her movie "Babes."

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  14. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - May 21, 2024 - Sebastian Junger

    S29:E50

    Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng debate the upsides of bullying nerds, Kamala Harris's unusual speech patterns are finally explained, and Sebastian Junger discusses "In My Time of Dying."

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  15. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - June 3, 2024 - Rep. Ken Buck

    S29:E53

    Jon Stewart loses it over complaints about Donald Trump's guilty verdicts and the value of the court system, and former Rep. Ken Buck debates the precedent set by Trump's trial.

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  16. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - June 11, 2024 - Kevin Bacon

    S29:E58

    Jordan Klepper reports on Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on NYC's proposed congestion pricing, Troy Iwata digs into political humiliation, and Kevin Bacon discusses his film "MaXXXine."

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  17. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - August 7, 2024 - Barbara McQuade

    S29:E80

    Michael Kosta on Tim Walz's debut at Philadelphia's rowdy Harris rally. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses her new book, "Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America."

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  18. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - August 8, 2024 - Hannah Berner

    S29:E81

    Michael Kosta on Joe Biden's comeback, and Elon Musk's legal temper tantrum. Comedienne Hannah Berner discusses her new Netflix special, "We Ride at Dawn," and more creative avenues for women in comedy.

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  19. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - September 11, 2024 - John Heilemann

    S29:E92

    Host Jordan Klepper talks with John Heilemann, national affairs analyst for NBC News/MSNBC and host of "Impolitic with John Heilemann".

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  20. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - September 18, 2024 - Daniel Dae Kim

    S29:E95

    Ronny Chieng covers big economic news, including the Fed cutting interest rates and Trump trying to launch a crypto business. Also, actor Daniel Dae Kim discusses his role in the new Broadway play "Yellow Face."

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  21. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer

    S29:E13

    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."

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  22. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - May 6, 2024 - Jonathan Haidt

    S29:E41

    Jordan Klepper looks at Governor Kristi Noem's war on dogs, Josh Johnson won't take sides in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake rap beef, and Jonathan Haidt discusses "The Anxious Generation."

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  23. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - June 12, 2024 - Jeremy O. Harris

    S29:E59

    Host Jordan Klepper talks to writer and director Jeremy O. Harris about his upcoming documentary "Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play."

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  24. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - September 17, 2024 - Luis "Lue" Elizondo

    S29:E94

    Ronny Chieng covers the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Former Counterintelligence Special Agent Luis Elizondo discusses his new book, "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs."

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  25. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - November 14, 2024 - Francis Ford Coppola

    S29:E126

    Host Jordan Klepper interviews Francis Ford Coppola, director of “Megalopolis.”

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  26. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike

    S29:E2

    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."

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Season 29 Ratings Summary

"July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly" is the best rated episode of "The Daily Show" season 29. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/16/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "November 7, 2024 - Emily Ngo".