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The Daily Show S31E102 — September 17, 2026 - Giri Nathan

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The Daily Show•Season 31•Episode 102

September 17, 2026 - Giri Nathan

6.2/10 · 21 votesSep 17, 202631 min

Ranked #42 of 118 in Season 31•+0.3 vs season avg

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expanding NYC’s public restrooms, just as the war in Iran is once again going to shit. Michael Kosta breaks down how the conflict is driving up prices, including diesel - the fuel, not the jeans brand - and introduces a tense

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Episode Summary

"September 17, 2026 - Giri Nathan" is episode 102 of The Daily Show season 31. It scored 6.2/10 from 21 votes, ranking #42 of 118 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on September 17, 2026.

Next: E103 · September 21, 2026 - Ari Emanuel Best of Season 31