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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 1 - February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes
    8.8/10(222 votes)

    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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  2. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 71 - July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    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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  3. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 129 - November 20, 2024 - Joey McIntyre
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    S29:E129

    Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's latest celebrity cabinet choices, including Dr. Oz and WWE's Linda McMahon. Joey McIntyre of New Kids On The Block discusses his new Christmas film 'Jingle Bell Love'.

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  4. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 39 - April 24, 2024 - Andy Kim
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    S29:E39

    Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng break down a Tennessee bill to arm schoolteachers, Michael Kosta explores America's pickleball craze, and New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim discusses his Senate bid.

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  5. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 45 - May 13, 2024 - Ilana Glazer
    7.3/10(43 votes)

    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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  6. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 51 - May 22, 2024 - JB Smoove
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    S29:E51

    Michael Kosta and Josh Johnson question Donald Trump's wild assassination theories, Troy Iwata meets Joe Biden's sole superfan, and JB Smoove chats about "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

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  7. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 74 - July 29, 2024 - Pete Buttigieg
    7.3/10(43 votes)

    S29:E74

    Jon Stewart tackles both sides' reactions to new nominee Kamala Harris. 2020 Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg explains to Jon why he goes on Fox News and the possibility of being vetted for VP.

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  8. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 82 - August 12, 2024 - Mark Cuban
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    S29:E82

    Returning from COVID ("First-timer, did not care for it"), Jon examines Donald Trump's hard time adjusting to Kamala Harris' rising poll numbers, and posits that Trump's use of the same "boilerplate" critiques on Harris that he previously applied to Joe Biden means that Trump desires to see Biden return to the race;[79] Mark Cuban discusses Silicon Valley's love of Trump, the future of AI, and how transparent drug pricing benefits the healthcare system.

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  9. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 122 - November 7, 2024 - Emily Ngo
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    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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  10. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 125 - November 13, 2024 - Moses "Shyne" Barrow Levi
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S29:E125

    Jordan Klepper covers Trump's cordial meeting with Biden and his surprising cabinet nominees. Special guest is Moses "Shyne" Barrow, former Grammy-winning rapper turned Belizean political leader.

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  11. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 130 - November 21, 2024 - Brittany Howard
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S29:E130

    Desi Lydic breaks down the latest Washington drama, including Matt Gaetz pulling out of the Attorney General race. Grammy-winning artist Brittany Howard discusses her transformative new album, "What Now".

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  12. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 50 - May 21, 2024 - Sebastian Junger
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    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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  13. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 98 - September 24, 2024 - Aubrey Plaza
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S29:E98

    Desi Lydic rounds up male politicians' insulting appeals to female voters. Plus, Aubrey Plaza chats about Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" and who inspired her performance as a corrupt journalist.

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  14. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 108 - October 10, 2024 - Eric Idle
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    S29:E108

    Jordan Klepper examines Trump's denial of Biden's economic recovery. Comedy legend Eric Idle discusses his new book, "The Spamalot Diaries," and how he stays positive through laughter.

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  15. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 112 - October 21, 2024 - Gov. Tim Walz
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    S29:E112

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

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  16. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 116 - October 28, 2024 - Governor Josh Shapiro
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    S29:E116

    Jon Stewart dives into Trump's recent xenophobic rally at MSG and his proposed mass deportation plan. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the state's role as a "temporary swing state".

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  17. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 126 - November 14, 2024 - Francis Ford Coppola
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S29:E126

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

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  18. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 127 - November 18, 2024 - Ruy Teixeira
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    S29:E127

    Jon Stewart analyses how Republicans exploit loopholes for political gain while Democrats stick to the rules - is it time for a change in strategy? Host Jon Stewart interviews Ruy Teixeira, founder of The Liberal Patriot and co-author of “Where Have All the Democrats Gone?”

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  19. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 132 - December 3, 2024 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    S29:E132

    Ronny Chieng tackles South Korea's martial law reversal & misconduct allegations against Pete Hegseth. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares insights on the contributions of immigrants to science.

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  20. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 135 - December 9, 2024 - Ben Wikler
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S29:E135

    Jon Stewart unpacks Syria's revolution & the bizarre capture of an insurance CEO assassin. Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, discusses his vision for the Democratic party's future.

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  21. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 37 - April 22, 2024 - Salman Rushdie
    7.1/10(53 votes)

    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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  22. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 40 - April 25, 2024 - Kyle Chayka
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    S29:E40

    Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper explore the dangers of police presence at college protests against the war in Gaza, and Kyle Chayka discusses "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture."

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  23. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 42 - May 7, 2024 - Lexi Freiman
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    S29:E42

    Jordan Klepper and Troy Iwata suffer through Stormy Daniels's TMI testimony, Desi Lydic discovers a lucrative way to save the planet, and Lexi Freiman talks about "The Book of Ayn."

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  24. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 54 - June 4, 2024 - Marlon Wayans
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    S29:E54

    Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic examine North Korea's trashy new strategy, Michael Kosta uncovers a smarty-pants conspiracy, and Marlon Wayans discusses his stand-up special "Good Grief."

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  25. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 78 - August 5, 2024 - Roxane Gay
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    S29:E78

    Michael Kosta covers the biggest talking points at the Olympics. Bestselling author Roxane Gay discusses her new e-book, "Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America's Gun Problem."

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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 8.8/10 based on 222 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/12/2024. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "July 16, 2024 - Bill O'Reilly".