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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 20 Episodes

S20E1
E1
Hadi al-Bahra
2014

Congress fails to debate going to war with ISIS, the U.N. Climate Summit draws global leaders, and Hadi al-Bahra discuss…

S20E2
E2
Ben Affleck
2014

Congress's system for passing laws slows to a halt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the U.S., and Ben Affleck…

S20E3
E3
Lena Dunham
2014

An intruder breaches White House security, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. causes the media to panic, and Lena Dunha…

S20E4
E4
Ben Steele
2014

Conservatives panic about ISIS and Ebola, Jessica Williams explores the idea that sexism doesn't exist, and Ben Steele d…

S20E5
E5
Atul Gawande
2014

Protests in Hong Kong become more relaxed, Kim Jong-un suffers from a mysterious illness, Jordan Klepper visits the U.N.…

S20E6
E6
Wyatt Cenac
2014

While Jon is out sick, Jason Jones and Samantha Bee guest host. Joe Biden offends America's allies in the Middle East, S…

S20E7
E7
Leon Panetta
2014

ISIS moves to attack the Syrian border town of Kobani, Kristen Schaal reports on the GOP's campaign targeting female vot…

S20E8
E8
Jeremy Renner
2014

AIG's former CEO sues the U.S. government, Al Madrigal reports on Republicans' sudden interest in gay voters, and Jeremy…

S20E9
E9
Matt Bai
2014

Democrats display unparalleled persistence in campaign fundraising, Jessica Williams reports on modern-day exorcisms, an…

S20E10
E10
Zach Galifianakis
2014

A health worker in Texas contracts Ebola, Staten Island's midterm election race comes down to two lackluster candidates,…

S20E11
E11
Bill O'Reilly
2014

Candidates square off in the midterm election debates, the coalition against ISIS encounters unexpected obstacles, and B…

S20E12
E12
Bryan Stevenson
2014

Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist cools his balls, Jessica Williams reports on Kansas's conservative utopia,…

S20E13
E13
Wendy Davis
2014

The Best F@#king News Team Ever heads to Austin, Texas, for the midterms, a doctor in New York City contracts Ebola, and…

S20E14
E14
Joaquin Castro
2014

Democrats' prospects in the midterms are dire, Jason Jones reports on the key political issues in Texas, and Rep. Joaqui…

S20E15
E15
Ellar Coltrane
2014

The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the immigration crisis in Texas, a Koch Brothers' advertisement gets some apt…

S20E16
E16
Spoon
2014

Texas Democrats are in denial about the blueness of their state, Samantha Bee investigates what makes Austin weird, and …

S20E17
E17
Jake Gyllenhaal
2014

Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat's…

S20E18
E18
Reince Priebus
2014

Republicans sweep the midterms, The Best F#@king News Team Ever offers expert election coverage, and RNC Chairman Reince…

S20E19
E19
John Cleese
2014

Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Clees…

S20E20
E20
James Risen
2014

President Obama and Republicans both pledge to work together, Democrats intentionally avoid making legislative decisions…

S20E21
E21
Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
2014

President Obama increases the military presence in Iraq, Jordan Klepper examines police sensitivity training, and Bruce …

S20E22
E22
Samantha Power
2014

New York City is declared Ebola-free, China hosts the APEC summit, and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the inte…

S20E23
E23
Steve Carell
2014

Poaching threatens elephants and funds terrorists, police accuse Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges of flashing a gang sign,…

S20E24
E24
Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
2014

John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiration…

S20E25
E25
Laura Poitras
2014

President Obama considers an executive order on immigration, Jessica Williams reports on Detroit's water shutoffs, and L…

S20E26
E26
Benedict Cumberbatch
2014

Obamacare faces scrutiny yet again, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi demonstrates her political ruthlessness, and Bene…

S20E27
E27
Jessica Chastain
2014

Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper debate the use of gestation crates, Lewis Black investigates Black Friday's impact on la…

S20E28
E28
Eddie Redmayne
2014

The Keystone XL pipeline bill fails to pass, Republicans include a loophole in an eminent domain law, and Eddie Redmayne…

S20E29
E29
Andrew Napolitano
2014

Civil rights protests erupt across the U.S., Governor Chris Christie vetoes a bill to ban pig gestation crates, and Judg…

S20E30
E30
Sophie Delaunay
2014

The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophie…

S20E31
E31
Dave Grohl
2014

The NYPD officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner's death is not indicted, Samantha Bee reports on pinkwashing, and Da…

S20E32
E32
Angelina Jolie
2014

The media tries to find the rationale behind the Eric Garner grand jury decision, Trevor Noah joins The Best F#@king New…

S20E33
E33
Norman Lear
2014

Some of the recipients of Social Security benefits prove to be surprising, Fox News takes a stab at Jon, and Norman Lear…

S20E34
E34
Kathryn Bigelow & Juan Zarate
2014

The Senate releases its report on CIA torture, Jordan Klepper investigates a discriminatory restaurant, and Kathryn Bige…

S20E35
E35
Suki Kim
2014

Proponents of the CIA's torture program try to justify it, Hasan Minhaj defends America's awesomeness, and Suki Kim disc…

S20E36
E36
Mick Foley
2014

The royal family visits New York City, millennials get more than they bargained for when they join ISIS, and Mick Foley …

S20E37
E37
Tim Burton
2014

Dick Cheney defends the CIA's torture program, Jordan Klepper visits Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for governing …

S20E38
E38
Paul McCartney
2014

Congress passes a budget bill that's full of surprises, Aasif Mandvi reports on a suggestive South Dakotan PSA, and Paul…

S20E39
E39
Anna Kendrick
2014

LeBron James and Andrew Hawkins join in the police brutality protests, Jessica Williams defends Jay Z's reputation, and …

S20E40
E40
Chris Rock
2014

Sony decides not to release "The Interview," the U.S. and Cuba begin to rebuild their relationship, Jordan Klepper repor…

S20E41
E41
Steven Brill
2015

The countdown to Democalypse 2016 begins, "The Interview" triggers tension between the U.S. and North Korea, and Steven …

S20E42
E42
Cass Sunstein
2015

A new congressional session begins, Staten Island Representative Michael Grimm resigns following tax evasion charges, an…

S20E43
E43
Ava DuVernay
2015

A deadly attack hits Paris, Aasif Mandvi covers Great Britain's Nazi cow problem, Hasan Minhaj reports on homelessness i…

S20E44
E44
Allison Williams
2015

Mitch McConnell brags about the Republican Congress, Jason Jones causes mischief in New York after a slowdown in arrests…

S20E45
E45
Jimmy Carter
2015

Millions march in Paris after the Charlie Hebdo shooting, Rupert Murdoch's tweet sparks a debate, and Jimmy Carter discu…

S20E46
E46
Marco Rubio
2015

Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a store owner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses …

S20E47
E47
Julianne Moore
2015

A French comedian is arrested despite the country's stance on free speech, police in the Philippines are ordered to wear…

S20E48
E48
Sienna Miller
2015

The Keystone XL pipeline debate continues, Jessica Williams reports on a unique law regarding the right to an attorney, …

S20E49
E49
Mike Huckabee
2015

Secretary of State John Kerry visits France, the Miss Universe pageant gets wrapped up in Middle Eastern politics, and M…

S20E50
E50
Jennifer Lopez
2015

Several Republican candidates consider a bid for president, Aasif Mandvi investigates the threat of Sharia law in Alabam…

S20E51
E51
Anne Hathaway
2015

Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, multiple Tea Party Republicans respond to the president's speech, …

S20E52
E52
Jennifer Aniston
2015

The World Economic Forum kicks off in Switzerland, MetLife sues the federal government, Trevor Noah reports on Boko Hara…

S20E53
E53
Julian Castro
2015

Presidential hopefuls convene for the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class more, and Julia…

S20E54
E54
Jill Leovy
2015

The media fixates on Winter Storm Juno's impact on New York City, a drone crashes into the White House, and journalist J…

S20E55
E55
Oscar Isaac
2015

President Obama pays his respects to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, Kristen Schaal addresses male oppression on the subwa…

S20E56
E56
Sarah Chayes
2015

The Deflategate scandal rocks the NFL right before the Super Bowl, Jessica Williams investigates mixed-party dating, and…

S20E57
E57
Martin Short
2015

Mike Huckabee tackles the topic of same-sex marriage during his book tour, Jordan Klepper reports on China's magic indus…

S20E58
E58
Bill Browder
2015

Measles makes a shocking comeback, groundhogs get their yearly moment in the spotlight, and Bill Browder discusses his b…

S20E59
E59
Wes Moore
2015

The 114th Congress celebrates one month in office, Senator Thom Tillis suggests that public health standards are overrat…

S20E60
E60
Bob Odenkirk
2015

Strong contenders for the 2016 race begin to emerge, John Boehner invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to C…

S20E61
E61
Patricia Arquette
2015

Brian Williams comes under fire for misleading the public, Bassem Youssef reflects on the quagmire in the Middle East, a…

S20E62
E62
David Axelrod
2015

Fox News unexpectedly reverses their complaints about President Obama, and David Axelrod discusses his lengthy career as…

S20E63
E63
Colin Firth
2015

Kansas and Alabama restrict gay rights, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and C…

S20E64
E64
Christine Lagarde
2015

Conservatives criticize President Obama's ISIS offensive while Rudy Giuliani questions his patriotism, and Christine Lag…

S20E65
E65
Lynsey Addario
2015

An article in Mother Jones questions Bill O'Reilly's credibility, Samantha Bee reports on Vice President Biden's bad hab…

S20E66
E66
Conan O'Brien
2015

Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on Ins…

S20E67
E67
Olivia Wilde
2015

Several whistleblowers are penalized after exposing misconduct, Hasan Minhaj tackles inequality among the 1%, and Olivia…

S20E68
E68
Robert Smigel
2015

Congress threatens to defund the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Jim Inhofe argues against climate change, and …

S20E69
E69
Sigourney Weaver
2015

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech to Congress, Aasif Mandvi highlights a potential future for print media…

S20E70
E70
Viacheslav Fetisov
2015

Hillary Clinton's informal emailing style causes controversy, Jordan Klepper reports on a surprising Florida law, and Vi…

S20E71
E71
Gerald Posner
2015

Jessica Williams reports on the DOJ's investigation into Ferguson, MO, an opposition leader in Russia is murdered, and G…

S20E72
E72
John Lewis
2015

The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civil…

S20E73
E73
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer
2015

Senate Republicans send a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Lewis Black investigates animal cruelty, and Abbi Jacobson a…

S20E74
E74
Common
2015

Fraternity brothers are caught on tape chanting racial slurs, Hillary Clinton gives an explanation for her informal emai…

S20E75
E75
Rob Corddry
2015

Several New Jersey officials engage in questionable practices, Jordan Klepper reports on Hurricane Sandy survivors, and …

S20E76
E76
Andrew Cockburn
2015

Several states work to erase equal rights for the LGBT community, the Secret Service and the media require interventions…

S20E77
E77
Amanda Seyfried
2015

Democrats filibuster a bipartisan human trafficking bill, the food industry takes varying approaches to the obesity cris…

S20E78
E78
Kevin Hart
2015

Congressman Aaron Schock resigns following inquiries into his use of taxpayer dollars, Benjamin Netanyahu wins re-electi…

S20E79
E79
Will Ferrell
2015

Fox News selectively covers the Department of Justice reports on Ferguson, Trevor Noah challenges Jon to a chess game, a…

S20E80
E80
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
2015

The V.A. continues its legacy of inadequacy, Senator Ted Cruz officially announces his plans to run for president, and A…

S20E81
E81
Jon Ronson
2015

A sex-trafficking bill remains stuck in Congress, Kristen Schaal reports on gender wage equality, and Jon Ronson discuss…

S20E82
E82
Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering
2015

California and Florida feel the effects of climate change, Hasan Minhaj interviews an Oregon pot grower, and Kirby Dick …

S20E83
E83
John Hargrove
2015

Jason Jones bids farewell to The Daily Show, Jon congratulates Fox News for being right, and former orca trainer John Ha…

S20E84
E84
Gene Baur
2015

Indiana passes a controversial religious freedom law, Jordan Klepper chases after crowdfunding donations, and Gene Baur …

S20E85
E85
Peter Dinklage
2015

Hasan Minhaj reports on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, Senator Rand Paul announces his presidential bid, and Peter Dinklage…

S20E86
E86
Tavis Smiley
2015

Rolling Stone retracts an article, Samantha Bee reports on a shocking custody issue, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wins re-election…

S20E87
E87
Elizabeth Warren
2015

Kansas passes a lenient gun safety law while enforcing harsh welfare regulations, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses…

S20E88
E88
Adam Horovitz
2015

Hillary Clinton announces her presidential bid, Bassem Youssef unpacks the confusing proxy wars in the Middle East, and …

S20E89
E89
Fareed Zakaria
2015

Congress criticizes a proposed treaty with Iran, Hillary Clinton overshadows Marco Rubio's presidential bid, and Fareed …

S20E90
E90
Billy Crystal
2015

The media struggles to deliver relevant content in appropriate ways, Jordan Klepper investigates the future of Christian…

S20E91
E91
Eric Greitens
2015

Dick Cheney criticizes President Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, the winner of the 2015 'Mercun Awards emerges, …

S20E92
E92
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
2015

The Best F#@king News Team Ever envisions if life were like Congress, CNN adds 4/20 coverage to its programming, and Gay…

S20E93
E93
Jeff Garlin
2015

Republican candidates update their positions on same-sex marriage, a man flies past Capitol security in a gyrocopter, an…

S20E94
E94
Dana Perino
2015

Unethical Atlanta educators share similarities with Wall Street bankers, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a GMO conspiracy, and Dan…

S20E95
E95
Neil deGrasse Tyson
2015

Fracking causes earthquakes in Oklahoma, the NSA debuts a creepy recycling mascot, John Hodgman makes a dramatic exit, a…

S20E96
E96
Elizabeth Olsen
2015

The media misses an important Baltimore news story during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and Elizabeth Olsen di…

S20E97
E97
George Stephanopoulos
2015

Baltimore's mayor declares a state of emergency, Hasan Minhaj reports on bipartisan prison reform, and George Stephanopo…

S20E98
E98
Judith Miller
2015

The Supreme Court considers the legality of same-sex marriage, and Judith Miller discusses the lead-up to the Iraq War a…

S20E99
E99
Kristen Wiig
2015

Sen. Bernie Sanders enters the presidential race, Hillary Clinton faces corruption rumors, Jon celebrates Samantha Bee's…

S20E100
E100
Brian Grazer
2015

Texan conspiracy theorists fear a military takeover, Jessica Williams investigates the end of same-sex marriage protests…

S20E101
E101
Willie Nelson
2015

Three Republican candidates join the presidential race, Senator Ted Cruz contradicts his own principles, and Willie Nels…

S20E102
E102
Ernest Moniz
2015

New York and New Jersey each face corruption scandals, Al Madrigal predicts who will win the Latino vote in 2016, and Er…

S20E103
E103
Mumford & Sons
2015

Regulation of campaign financing reaches new lows, a report exposes Tom Brady's knowledge of Deflategate, and Mumford & …

S20E104
E104
John Legend
2015

David Cameron wins re-election in the U.K., Jordan Klepper investigates the role of money in British democracy, and John…

S20E105
E105
Tom Brokaw
2015

The vetting process for the 2016 presidential candidates begins, Kristen Schaal reports on the "dad bod" trend, and Tom …

S20E106
E106
Reza Aslan
2015

Fox News takes issue with Barack Obama's stance on poverty, Jordan Klepper looks for controversial topics in the British…

S20E107
E107
Rebel Wilson
2015

Jeb Bush beats around the bush regarding the Iraq War and his candidacy, Lewis Black reports on several Nazi-related sto…

S20E108
E108
Rand Paul
2015

Sections of the Patriot Act near expiration, Republicans propose a new surveillance act, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses hi…

S20E109
E109
Rosabeth Moss Kanter
2015

Several top FIFA officials face corruption charges, allergy season reaches catastrophic levels, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter…

S20E110
E110
Matt Harvey
2015

Senator Bernie Sanders begins his presidential campaign, ISIS attacks a major Iraqi city, and Matt Harvey discusses his …

S20E111
E111
Stanley McChrystal
2015

Jordan Klepper finds a new use for the NSA, Senator Lindsey Graham enters the presidential race, and General Stanley McC…

S20E112
E112
Bill de Blasio
2015

A CIA study analyzes America's armament of the Middle East, the media react to Caitlyn Jenner's debut, and New York City…

S20E113
E113
Melissa McCarthy
2015

Hasan Minhaj gives Muslim women advice on downplaying their religion, Jordan Klepper investigates free-range parenting, …

S20E114
E114
Steve Buscemi
2015

Governors Lincoln Chafee and Rick Perry kick off their presidential campaigns, John Hodgman celebrates Jon's eloquence, …

S20E115
E115
Nicola Sturgeon
2015

Texas cops use excessive force at a pool party, Republican candidates head to Iowa, and Scottish First Minister Nicola S…

S20E116
E116
Nick Offerman
2015

President Obama attends the G7 summit, CNN's Chris Cuomo and Governor Andrew Cuomo broadcast their sibling rivalry, and …

S20E117
E117
Colin Quinn
2015

California's drought leads to unpopular water-saving strategies, The New York Times investigates Senator Marco Rubio's s…

S20E118
E118
Mark Ruffalo
2015

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his role in the Iraq War, Jon looks back at past interviews, and Ma…

S20E119
E119
Judd Apatow
2015

NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal is accused of misrepresenting her race, Al Madrigal learns about Iowa's voting process, and …

S20E120
E120
Aziz Ansari
2015

Donald Trump enters the 2016 presidential race, a restaurant chain unveils a troubling new dish, and comedian Aziz Ansar…

S20E121
E121
Bill Clinton
2015

Jon relives Donald Trump's presidential announcement speech, the House of Representatives votes on trade legislation, an…

S20E122
E122
Malala Yousafzai
2015

Jon speaks out about the church massacre in Charleston, S.C., and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses …

S20E123
E123
Al Franken
2015

Fox News accuses liberals of politicizing the South Carolina shooting, Jessica Williams takes on the Confederate flag, a…

S20E124
E124
Seth MacFarlane
2015

Presidential contender Donald Trump establishes his campaign platform, Hasan Minhaj honors Jon's physical fortitude, and…

S20E125
E125
Andrew Napolitano
2015

Southern states consider taking down the Confederate flag, Jessica Williams weighs in on the idea of a female-fronted $1…

S20E126
E126
Richard Lewis
2015

Pope Francis upsets Republicans with his remarks on global warming, Bobby Jindal enters the presidential race, and comed…

S20E127
E127
Taylor Schilling
2015

Conservatives react to the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality, Justice Antonin Scalia issues an unusual dissent…

S20E128
E128
Jon Hamm
2015

Conservatives win big in Supreme Court rulings on environmental regulations and the death penalty, Jon sings the news, a…

S20E129
E129
Kirsten Gillibrand
2015

Gov. Chris Christie kicks off his presidential campaign, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand describes finding common ground in …

S20E130
E130
Sarah Vowell
2015

Donald Trump defends his racist remarks, Ohioans fight a Native American group over an Alaskan mountain, and Sarah Vowel…

S20E131
E131
Paul Rudd
2015

Donald Trump belittles Sen. John McCain's war hero status, Jordan Klepper examines the possibility of an openly churlish…

S20E132
E132
Barack Obama
2015

President Barack Obama sits down with Jon one last time to discuss senioritis, his relationship with the media and how t…

S20E133
E133
Jake Gyllenhaal
2015

Republicans criticize the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran, Senator Chuck Schumer reviews New York City diners with MSNBC, …

S20E134
E134
Ta-Nehisi Coates
2015

Donald Trump remains the most entertaining 2016 presidential candidate, Chuck Schumer wishes Jon mazel tov, and Ta-Nehis…

S20E135
E135
David McCullough
2015

FBI officials warn of ISIS's Twitter capabilities, Mike Huckabee likens the Iran nuclear deal to the Holocaust, and Davi…

S20E136
E136
Tom Cruise
2015

President Obama visits Ethiopia and Kenya, Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper make Jon answer fans' questions, and Tom Crui…

S20E137
E137
Doris Kearns Goodwin
2015

Jon's White House visit leads to wild media speculation, an Arkansas pastor takes on LGBT rights, and Doris Kearns Goodw…

S20E138
E138
J.J. Abrams
2015

Republicans battle for a place at the primary debates, Seth Rollins presents a look back at show sponsors, and J.J. Abra…

S20E139
E139
Amy Schumer
2015

The Koch brothers make five Republican candidates vie for their money, Fox News accuses Jon of being a liberal propagand…

S20E140
E140
Denis Leary
2015

Hillary Clinton prepares for Joe Biden's alleged presidential run, Jessica Williams revisits subjects from past field pi…

S20E141
E141
Louis C.K.
2015

On Jon's penultimate show, he examines his legacy of eviscerating the opposition, reflects on his noteworthy TV moments …

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E142
Jon Stewart's Final Episode
2015

On Jon's last episode of The Daily Show, he revisits The Best F#@king News Team Ever, gets a send-off from his top polit…

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