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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
    8.9/10(216 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 2 - February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike
    6.6/10(47 votes)

    #2 - 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."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 3 - February 14, 2024 - Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch
    6.3/10(38 votes)

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

    S29:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 4 - February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson
    6.6/10(38 votes)

    #4 - February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson

    S29:E4

    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:Unknown
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  5. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 5 - February 19, 2024 - Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw
    6.9/10(119 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 6 - February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira
    6.6/10(42 votes)

    #6 - February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira

    S29:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 7 - February 21, 2024 - Maite Alberdi
    6.6/10(36 votes)

    #7 - February 21, 2024 - Maite Alberdi

    S29:E7

    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:Unknown
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  8. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 8 - February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #8 - February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell

    S29:E8

    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:Unknown

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  9. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 9 - February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg
    6.8/10(85 votes)

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

    S29:E9

    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:Unknown
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  10. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 10 - February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander
    6.2/10(39 votes)

    #10 - February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander

    S29:E10

    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:Unknown
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  11. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 11 - February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley
    6.1/10(33 votes)

    #11 - February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley

    S29:E11

    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:Unknown
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  12. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 12 - February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    #12 - February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman

    S29:E12

    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:Unknown
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  13. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 13 - March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer
    6.5/10(71 votes)

    #13 - 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."

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 14 - March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari
    6.3/10(30 votes)

    #14 - March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari

    S29:E14

    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:Unknown
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  15. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 15 - March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #15 - March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti

    S29:E15

    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:Unknown
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  16. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 16 - March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina
    6.2/10(39 votes)

    #16 - March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina

    S29:E16

    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:Unknown
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  17. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 17 - March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky
    6.8/10(78 votes)

    #17 - March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky

    S29:E17

    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:Unknown
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  18. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 18 - March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #18 - March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie

    S29:E18

    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:Unknown
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  19. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 19 - March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier
    6.0/10(34 votes)

    #19 - March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier

    S29:E19

    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:Unknown
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  20. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 20 - March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    #20 - March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry

    S29:E20

    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:Unknown
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  21. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 21 - March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr.
    7.0/10(62 votes)

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

    S29:E21

    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:Unknown
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  22. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 22 - March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #22 - March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto

    S29:E22

    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:Unknown
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  23. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 23 - March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau
    6.1/10(25 votes)

    #23 - March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau

    S29:E23

    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:Unknown
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  24. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 24 - March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #24 - March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis

    S29:E24

    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:Unknown
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  25. The Daily Show Season 29 Episode 25 - April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan
    7.1/10(78 votes)

    #25 - April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan

    S29:E25

    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.

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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 216 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/12/2024. This episode is rated 2.3 points higher than the second-best, "February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike".