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The Daily Show

"When news breaks we fix it."

6.4/10 1996 31 Seasons 4224 Episodes Returning Series

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

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Season 16 Episodes

S16E1
E1
Paul Giamatti
2011

The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.

S16E2
E2
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
2011

Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.

S16E3
E3
Jimmy Wales
2011

John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.

S16E4
E4
Patton Oswalt
2011

Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.

S16E5
E5
Denis Leary
2011

John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.

S16E6
E6
Colin Firth
2011

John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.

S16E7
E7
Tim Pawlenty
2011

Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.

S16E8
E8
Ron Howard
2011

John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.

S16E9
E9
Peter Bergen
2011

Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.

S16E10
E10
Neil deGrasse Tyson
2011

Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.

S16E11
E11
Paul Clemens
2011

Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.

S16E12
E12
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
2011

Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.

S16E13
E13
Anand Giridharadas
2011

Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.

S16E14
E14
James Franco
2011

A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.

S16E15
E15
Jonathan Alter
2011

Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.

S16E16
E16
T. Boone Pickens
2011

Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.

S16E17
E17
Bill Gates
2011

Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.

S16E18
E18
Michael Steele
2011

Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.

S16E19
E19
Matthew Perry
2011

Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.

S16E20
E20
Adm. Michael Mullen
2011

Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.

S16E21
E21
Edward Glaeser
2011
S16E22
E22
January Jones
2011
S16E23
E23
Brian Williams
2011

Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.

S16E24
E24
Ed Gillespie
2011
S16E25
E25
Lisa Ling
2011
S16E26
E26
Anderson Cooper
2011
S16E27
E27
Donald Rumsfeld
2011
S16E28
E28
Austan Goolsbee
2011
S16E29
E29
Howard Stern
2011

CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.

S16E30
E30
Prince Zeid Ra'ad
2011

Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdul…

S16E31
E31
Allison Stanger
2011
S16E32
E32
Diane Ravitch
2011
S16E33
E33
Sen. Rand Paul
2011
S16E34
E34
Brian Christian
2011

Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').

S16E35
E35
Aaron Eckhart
2011

From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.

S16E36
E36
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
2011

'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

S16E37
E37
Sarah Vowell
2011

Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.

S16E38
E38
T.J. English
2011

The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and…

S16E39
E39
Richard Lewis
2011
S16E40
E40
Bret Baier
2011
S16E41
E41
Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
2011

Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.

S16E42
E42
Miguel Nicoleles
2011

Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.

S16E43
E43
Jake Gyllenhaal
2011

Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.

S16E44
E44
Norm MacDonald
2011

CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.

S16E45
E45
Billy Crystal
2011

The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.

S16E46
E46
Colin Quinn
2011

The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.

S16E47
E47
Mike Huckabee
2011

The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.

S16E48
E48
Jamie Oliver
2011

The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.

S16E49
E49
Foo Fighters
2011

The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.

S16E50
E50
Governor Deval Patrick
2011

The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.

S16E51
E51
Tracy Morgan
2011

The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.

S16E52
E52
Ricky Gervais
2011

The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.

S16E53
E53
Gigi Ibrahim
2011

John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.

S16E54
E54
Elizabeth Warren
2011

Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.

S16E55
E55
Bernie Sanders
2011

Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.

S16E56
E56
William Cohan
2011

John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.

S16E57
E57
Philip K. Howard
2011

The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.

S16E58
E58
Rachel Maddow
2011

A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.

S16E59
E59
David Barton
2011

The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.

S16E60
E60
Joe Meacham
2011

Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.

S16E61
E61
Keira Knightley
2011

Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.

S16E62
E62
Will Ferrell
2011

Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.

S16E63
E63
Albert Brooks
2011

Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.

S16E64
E64
Kristen Wiig
2011

Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.

S16E65
E65
Jon Ronson
2011

Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.

S16E66
E66
Annie Jacobsen
2011

Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.

S16E67
E67
Richard Beeman
2011

Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.

S16E68
E68
Lisa P. Jackson
2011

John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.

S16E69
E69
Jimmy Fallon
2011

Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.

S16E70
E70
Bill Moyers
2011

Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.

S16E71
E71
Tim Tebow
2011

Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.

S16E72
E72
Maziar Bahari
2011

Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.

S16E73
E73
Fareed Zakaria
2011

John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.

S16E74
E74
Larry King
2011

Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.

S16E75
E75
Howard Wasdin
2011

Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.

S16E76
E76
Alex Prud'homme
2011

Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.

S16E77
E77
J.J. Abrams
2011

Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.

S16E78
E78
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
2011

Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.

S16E79
E79
Ray Nagin
2011

Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.

S16E80
E80
Cameron Diaz
2011

PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.

S16E81
E81
Mitchell Zuckoff
2011

Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.

S16E82
E82
Bruce Headlam
2011

John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.

S16E83
E83
Jennifer Aniston
2011

New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.

S16E84
E84
Louis C.K.
2011

Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.

S16E85
E85
Tom Hanks
2011

Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.

S16E86
E86
Bill Kristol
2011

Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.

S16E87
E87
Denis Leary
2011

Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.

S16E88
E88
Kid Rock
2011

China might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an agreement over the debt crisis, and Kid Rock…

S16E89
E89
Matthew Richardson
2011

Jerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bachmann, and Matthew Richardson reveals his pl…

S16E90
E90
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry
2011

The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.

S16E91
E91
Daniel Radcliffe
2011

Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Radc…

S16E92
E92
Pervez Musharraf
2011

The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.

S16E93
E93
Steve Carell
2011

Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his pap…

S16E94
E94
Scott Miller
2011

A battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doesn't hate women, and Scott Miller discusses…

S16E95
E95
Neil Patrick Harris
2011

Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil P…

S16E96
E96
Juan Williams
2011

Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the as…

S16E97
E97
Rachel Weisz
2011

Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Ro…

S16E98
E98
Peter Tomsen
2011

Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Peter…

S16E99
E99
Freida Pinto
2011

Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pi…

S16E100
E100
Jason Bateman
2011

Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and …

S16E101
E101
Austan Goolsbee
2011

A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee …

S16E102
E102
Dick Durbin
2011

Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America…

S16E103
E103
Mark Adams
2011

America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns righ…

S16E104
E104
Jay Bahadur
2011

Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.

S16E105
E105
John Coffee
2011

Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down cred…

S16E106
E106
Michael Wallis
2011

The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the r…

S16E107
E107
Ali Velshi
2011

Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to …

S16E108
E108
Matt Long
2011

The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter …

S16E109
E109
Michael Steele
2011

The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael St…

S16E110
E110
Anne Hathaway
2011

Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scr…

S16E111
E111
Buddy Roemer
2011

The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses…

S16E112
E112
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
2011

Mitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankruptcy, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the te…

S16E113
E113
Marion Cotillard
2011

GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses h…

S16E114
E114
Mike Mullen
2011

Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, a…

S16E115
E115
Jim Lehrer
2011

CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates…

S16E116
E116
Common
2011

Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense o…

S16E117
E117
Caroline Kennedy
2011

Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kenned…

S16E118
E118
Ron Suskind
2011

Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron…

S16E119
E119
Mitch Daniels
2011

Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.

S16E120
E120
Jennifer Granholm
2011

John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennife…

S16E121
E121
Ron Paul
2011

Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers hi…

S16E122
E122
Seth Rogen
2011

Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side…

S16E123
E123
Bill O'Reilly
2011

Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks j…

S16E124
E124
Tony Bennett
2011

An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young …

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