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The Daily Show — Season 21

When news breaks we fix it.

2015161 episodes6.3/10 (186 votes)

About this season

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

Episodes (161)

Kevin Hart
E1

1. Kevin Hart

5.5

Aired 28 September 2015

John Boehner resigns as Speaker of the House, NASA finds evidence of water on Mars, and comedian Kevin Hart discusses his film "Ride Along 2" and his "What Now" tour.

Whitney Wolfe
E2

2. Whitney Wolfe

5.5

Aired 29 September 2015

President Obama and Vladimir Putin meet for an uncomfortable dinner, ISIS fills the black market with ancient relics, and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe discusses dating trends.

Chris Christie
E3

3. Chris Christie

6.0

Aired 30 September 2015

Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. investigate police bias, Al Madrigal looks into espionage rumors at the Waldorf Astoria, and Chris Christie discusses his presidential bid.

Ryan Adams
E4

4. Ryan Adams

6.0

Aired 1 October 2015

Donald Trump proves to be a viable African president, The Best F#@king News Team Ever celebrates autumn, and Ryan Adams covers Taylor Swift's songs from his album "1989."

Seth Rogen
E5

5. Seth Rogen

7.0

Aired 5 October 2015

Trevor examines pro-lifers' stance on guns, Jessica Williams finds an efficient way to report on a mass shooting in Oregon, and Seth Rogen discusses his film "Steve Jobs."

Aaron Sorkin
E6

6. Aaron Sorkin

6.0

Aired 6 October 2015

Jordan Klepper weighs in on the ethics of using service apps like Uber, robots threaten the jobs of journalists, and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin discusses his film "Steve Jobs."

Evgeny Afineevsky
E7

7. Evgeny Afineevsky

6.0

Aired 7 October 2015

Ben Carson defends his response to a school shooting in Oregon, Ronny Chieng explores virtual reality, and Evgeny Afineevsky discusses his documentary "Winter on Fire."

Rachel Maddow
E8

8. Rachel Maddow

7.0

Aired 8 October 2015

Hasan Minhaj investigates a fair-hiring campaign for former offenders, Rupert Murdoch endorses Ben Carson, and Rachel Maddow weighs in on the 2016 election.

Ta-Nehisi Coates
E9

9. Ta-Nehisi Coates

6.0

Aired 12 October 2015

Roy Wood Jr. visits the Justice or Else rally, CNN gets ready to host the first Democratic presidential debate, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses mass incarceration in the U.S.

Richard Dawkins
E10

10. Richard Dawkins

6.0

Aired 13 October 2015

Republicans court Paul Ryan for Speaker of the House, Lewis Black examines how businesses attract millennials, and Richard Dawkins discusses "Brief Candle in the Dark."

Tom Hiddleston
E11

11. Tom Hiddleston

6.0

Aired 14 October 2015

The Best F#@king News Team Ever recaps the Democratic presidential debate, CNN unleashes its best Las Vegas puns, and Tom Hiddleston discusses his movie "Crimson Peak."

Jack Black
E12

12. Jack Black

6.0

Aired 15 October 2015

The FBI investigates fantasy sports sites for insider trading, an Illinois mayor falls victim to a Twitter parody account, and Jack Black discusses his film "Goosebumps."

Martin O'Malley
E13

13. Martin O'Malley

6.0

Aired 19 October 2015

CNN declares Hillary Clinton the winner of the first Democratic debate, Donald Trump and Jeb Bush argue on Twitter, and Martin O'Malley discusses his presidential bid.

Judah Friedlander
E14

14. Judah Friedlander

6.0

Aired 20 October 2015

Jordan Klepper dissects racial diversity in "Star Wars," Wolf Blitzer shames presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee, and Judah Friedlander discusses "If the Raindrops United."

Brie Larson
E15

15. Brie Larson

7.0

Aired 21 October 2015

Joe Biden decides not to run for president, Jordan Klepper reports on an Illinois couple unable to cash a lottery check due to budget cuts, and Brie Larson discusses "Room."

John Harwood
E16

16. John Harwood

6.0

Aired 22 October 2015

Hillary Clinton testifies at the eighth Benghazi hearing, Jeb Bush calls Supergirl "hot," and CNBC's John Harwood discusses moderating a Republican presidential debate.

Fareed Zakaria
E17

17. Fareed Zakaria

6.0

Aired 2 November 2015

President Obama sends ground troops to fight ISIS in Syria, police remain fearful of public scrutiny, and Fareed Zakaria discusses his documentary "Long Road to Hell."

Gloria Steinem
E18

18. Gloria Steinem

6.0

Aired 3 November 2015

Jordan Klepper explains why Iowa is afraid of The Daily Show, GOP presidential hopefuls submit their debate demands, and Gloria Steinem discusses "My Life on the Road."

Regina King
E19

19. Regina King

6.0

Aired 5 November 2015

The Best F#@king News Team Ever visits Trevor after he has an emergency appendectomy, China ends its one-child policy, and actress Regina King discusses "The Leftovers."

Pras
E20

20. Pras

6.0

Aired 9 November 2015

Presidential hopeful Ben Carson defends his violent past, Ronny Chieng examines outdated voting machines, and Pras discusses his documentary "Sweet Micky for President."

Dan Price
E21

21. Dan Price

6.0

Aired 10 November 2015

Donald Trump calls for a Starbucks boycott, the U.S. builds a $43 million gas station in Afghanistan, and Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price explains his company's salary minimum.

Chris Hayes
E22

22. Chris Hayes

6.0

Aired 11 November 2015

Desi Lydic fact-checks GOP presidential candidates' statements from the Republican debate, and MSNBC's Chris Hayes weighs in on the presidential hopefuls.

Christine and The Queens
E23

23. Christine and The Queens

6.0

Aired 12 November 2015

Jordan Klepper investigates campaign finance reform, Trevor presents The Myanmar Daily Show, and Christine and The Queens perform "Tilted" and "It."

David Holbrooke
E24

24. David Holbrooke

6.0

Aired 16 November 2015

Trevor addresses the terrorist attacks in Paris, Desi Lydic fact-checks the latest Democratic debate, and David Holbrooke discusses his documentary "The Diplomat."

Timbaland
E25

25. Timbaland

6.0

Aired 17 November 2015

Trevor examines the politicization of the ISIS attacks in Paris, Roy Wood Jr. explains why Alabama is refusing Syrian refugees, and Timbaland discusses "The Emperor of Sound."

Ted Koppel
E26

26. Ted Koppel

6.0

Aired 18 November 2015

Jessica Williams explains why Ben Carson dropped a foreign policy adviser, Kristen Schaal weighs in on schools that prohibit leggings, and Ted Koppel discusses "Lights Out."

David Rees
E27

27. David Rees

6.0

Aired 19 November 2015

Mike Huckabee equates Syrian refugees with food, a lone Missourian decides the fate of her district's sales tax, and David Rees talks about "Going Deep with David Rees."

Spike Lee
E28

28. Spike Lee

6.0

Aired 30 November 2015

Donald Trump mocks a handicapped reporter, Jordan Klepper weighs in on a shooting at Planned Parenthood, and filmmaker Spike Lee discusses "Chi-Raq."

Nick Cannon
E29

29. Nick Cannon

6.0

Aired 1 December 2015

World leaders head to Paris for the COP21 climate conference, Jessica Williams searches for a hoverboard that actually flies, and Nick Cannon discusses the film "Chi-Raq."

Lupita Nyong'o
E30

30. Lupita Nyong'o

6.0

Aired 2 December 2015

Hacking activist group Anonymous declares war on ISIS, Jordan Klepper examines the food industry, and Lupita Nyong'o discusses "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Eclipsed."

Idris Elba
E31

31. Idris Elba

6.0

Aired 3 December 2015

President Obama addresses a mass shooting in Southern California, Ted Cruz releases hours of raw footage from filming campaign ads, and Idris Elba discusses "Luther."

Jon Stewart
E32

32. Jon Stewart

9.0

Aired 7 December 2015

MSNBC ransacks the home of terrorism suspects on live TV, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to shame Congress into renewing health care for 9/11 first responders.

Tom Perez
E33

33. Tom Perez

7.5

Aired 8 December 2015

Donald Trump calls for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S., Hasan Minhaj examines white conservative extremists, and Labor Secretary Tom Perez discusses the middle class.

Marion Cotillard
E34

34. Marion Cotillard

6.0

Aired 9 December 2015

Ronny Chieng looks on the bright side of global warming, Adam Lowitt breaks down a GOP presidential forum at a Jewish league, and Marion Cotillard discusses "Macbeth."

Michael Strahan
E35

35. Michael Strahan

6.0

Aired 10 December 2015

Jordan Klepper tries to determine if a good guy with a gun really is the best defense against a bad guy with a gun, and Michael Strahan discusses his memoir, "Wake Up Happy."

Andy Cohen
E36

36. Andy Cohen

6.0

Aired 14 December 2015

ISIS releases a Chinese recruitment song, The Best F#@king News Team debates a controversial zombie nativity scene, and Andy Cohen discusses his miniseries "Then and Now."

Pusha T
E37

37. Pusha T

6.0

Aired 15 December 2015

Jeb Bush promises to stop spamming his supporters, Donald Trump releases his bill of health, and Pusha T performs "Sunshine" and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets."

Will Smith
E38

38. Will Smith

5.5

Aired 16 December 2015

Jeb Bush stands up to Donald Trump during the latest GOP debate, Desi Lydic fact-checks the Republican candidates, and Will Smith discusses the biopic "Concussion."

Will Ferrell
E39

39. Will Ferrell

6.0

Aired 17 December 2015

The Best F#@king News Team reviews the biggest headlines of 2015, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un assembles a pop supergroup, and Will Ferrell chats about "Daddy's Home."

David Cross
E40

40. David Cross

6.0

Aired 4 January 2016

A new open-carry gun law goes into effect in Texas, Fox News spends New Year's Eve with the GOP presidential candidates, and David Cross discusses his show "Todd Margaret."

Ryan Coogler
E41

41. Ryan Coogler

8.0

Aired 5 January 2016

Jordan Klepper sends a care package to a militia group involved in an armed standoff at a federal building in Oregon, and director Ryan Coogler discusses his film "Creed."

David J. Peterson
E42

42. David J. Peterson

8.0

Aired 6 January 2016

President Obama takes executive action on gun regulation, Hasan Minhaj examines the secondary sneaker market, and David J. Peterson discusses "The Art of Language Invention."

43
E43

43. Dalia Mogahed

8.0

Aired 7 January 2016

Donald Trump questions Ted Cruz's presidential eligibility, Jessica Williams breaks down a campaign ad on immigration, and Dalia Mogahed discusses Islamic stereotypes.

44
E44

44. Colin Quinn

6.0

Aired 11 January 2016

Mexico captures drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Roy Wood Jr. prepares for President Obama's final State of the Union address, and Colin Quinn chats about "Cop Show."

45
E45

45. Greg Gutfeld

6.0

Aired 12 January 2016

Bernie Sanders closes in on Hillary Clinton in the polls, Al Madrigal examines an Apache tribe's fight for land in Arizona, and Greg Gutfeld discusses "How to Be Right."

46
E46

46. Rand Paul and Tavis Smiley

8.0

Aired 13 January 2016

President Obama delivers his last State of the Union, Rand Paul appears in his own GOP debate, and Tavis Smiley discusses "The Covenant with Black America - Ten Years Later."

47
E47

47. Ice Cube

8.0

Aired 14 January 2016

The people of Flint, MI, face citywide water contamination, Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on the Oscar nominations' lack of diversity, and Ice Cube chats about "Ride Along 2."

48
E48

48. Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi

6.0

Aired 18 January 2016

A Georgia Air Force base apologizes for a tone-deaf ad, Jessica Williams fact-checks the presidential debates, and Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi discuss "Making a Murderer."

49
E49

49. Jess Glynne

6.0

Aired 19 January 2016

Jordan Klepper reacts to the U.K. Parliament insulting Donald Trump, Roy Wood Jr. examines political betting, and Jess Glynne performs songs from "I Cry When I Laugh."

50
E50

50. Gael Garcia Bernal

6.0

Aired 20 January 2016

Sarah Palin endorses GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump, Hasan Minhaj shares his hot tips for investing in guns, and Gael Garcia Bernal chats about "Mozart in the Jungle."

51
E51

51. Marlon Wayans

6.0

Aired 21 January 2016

Vladimir Putin is accused of approving an assassination, Jessica Williams examines a New York town's questionable seal, and Marlon Wayans discusses "Fifty Shades of Black."

52
E52

52. Gad Elmaleh

6.0

Aired 25 January 2016

Carly Fiorina turns a preschool trip into a pro-life rally, Ronny Chieng examines a different kind of gay adoption, and Gad Elmaleh chats about his first U.S. comedy tour.

53
E53

53. DeRay Mckesson

6.5

Aired 26 January 2016

ISIS creates a dating site, Martin O'Malley and Hillary Clinton answer awkward questions at a CNN town hall, and DeRay Mckesson discusses the Black Lives Matter movement.

54
E54

54. Jerry Seinfeld

6.0

Aired 27 January 2016

Donald Trump drops out of a GOP debate, two undercover anti-Planned Parenthood investigators are indicted, and Jerry Seinfeld chats about "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."

55
E55

55. Ryan Lizza

6.0

Aired 28 January 2016

Jordan Klepper and Hasan Minhaj weigh Ted Cruz against Donald Trump, Roy Wood Jr. breaks down political ads, and Ryan Lizza discusses the GOP presidential contenders.

56
E56

56. Reshma Saujani

6.0

Aired 1 February 2016

Roy Wood Jr. looks back at Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest in Alabama, Ronny Chieng talks about the history of the Iowa caucuses, and Reshma Saujani discusses Girls Who Code.

57
E57

57. Peter Bergen

6.0

Aired 2 February 2016

Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton win the Iowa caucuses, The Best F#@king News Team looks back at the Emancipation Proclamation, and Peter Bergen discuses "United States of Jihad."

58
E58

58. Hannibal Buress

6.0

Aired 3 February 2016

Ben Carson and Donald Trump accuse Ted Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucuses, Roy Wood Jr. examines racism in porn, and Hannibal Buress discusses "Comedy Camisado."

59
E59

59. Lilly Singh

6.0

Aired 4 February 2016

GOP presidential dropout Rick Santorum endorses Marco Rubio, Ronny Chieng examines a questionable NBA promotion, and Lilly Singh discusses "A Trip to Unicorn Island."

60
E60

60. Gillian Jacobs

7.0

Aired 8 February 2016

Donald Trump lashes out at the audience during a GOP debate, Jessica Williams breaks down Beyonce's halftime show, and Gillian Jacobs discusses her Netflix series "Love."

61
E61

61. The Suffers

7.0

Aired 9 February 2016

Donald Trump lashes out at Ted Cruz, Jessica Williams examines the Democrats' gender divide, and The Suffers perform songs from their self-titled debut album.

62
E62

62. Olivia Wilde

6.5

Aired 10 February 2016

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump win the New Hampshire primaries, Roy Wood Jr. hits the campaign trail, and Olivia Wilde discusses her role in the HBO series "Vinyl."

63
E63

63. Ben Stiller

6.0

Aired 11 February 2016

Jordan Klepper immerses himself in Donald Trump's political circus, Roy Wood Jr. investigates the decline of American fast food, and Ben Stiller chats about "Zoolander 2."

64
E64

64. Cory Booker

6.0

Aired 22 February 2016

Jeb Bush drops out of the GOP presidential race, Yoweri Museveni is reelected president of Uganda for a fifth term, and Senator Cory Booker discusses his book "United."

65
E65

65. Anthony Mackie

6.5

Aired 23 February 2016

Senate Republicans preemptively veto President Obama's Supreme Court nomination, Jessica Williams investigates a homophobic church, and Anthony Mackie discusses "Triple 9."

66
E66

66. Brian Chesky

6.0

Aired 24 February 2016

Donald Trump wins his third straight Republican primary, researchers discover that Adolf Hitler had a micropenis, and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky discusses founding his company.

67
E67

67. Michael Hayden

6.0

Aired 25 February 2016

Apple refuses to unlock a terrorist's iPhone for the FBI, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders vie for the black vote, and Michael Hayden discusses "Playing to the Edge."

68
E68

68. Morris Chestnut

6.0

Aired 29 February 2016

Bernie Sanders takes his loss in the South Carolina primary in stride, Donald Trump unknowingly tweets a Benito Mussolini quote, and Morris Chestnut chats about "Rosewood."

69
E69

69. Neal Brennan

6.0

Aired 1 March 2016

Iowa lawmakers propose a bill that could allow kids under 14 to shoot handguns, Kristen Schaal examines female body acceptance, and Neal Brennan discusses "3 Mics."

70
E70

70. Chrissy Teigen

6.0

Aired 2 March 2016

The Best F#@king News Team reveals Trevor's feelings about Donald Trump, Hasan Minhaj weighs in on Marco Rubio's primary strategy, and Chrissy Teigen chats about "Cravings."

71
E71

71. Bill de Blasio

6.0

Aired 3 March 2016

Mitt Romney disavows Donald Trump, Jordan Klepper learns about an unexpected compromise on gun research, and Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses New York City's tech industry.

72
E72

72. Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson

6.0

Aired 7 March 2016

The GOP fights Donald Trump for party control, Roy Wood Jr. and Jessica Williams honor Ben Carson's political career, and Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson discuss "Broad City."

73
E73

73. Ellen Page

6.0

Aired 8 March 2016

Jordan Klepper talks to white kids who have only ever known a black president, Lewis Black reviews Osama bin Laden's will, and Ellen Page discusses her series "Gaycation."

74
E74

74. Sacha Baron Cohen

6.0

Aired 9 March 2016

Bernie Sanders pulls a surprise win in the Michigan primary, Jordan Klepper fact-checks Donald Trump's business record, and Sacha Baron Cohen discusses "The Brothers Grimsby."

75
E75

75. Padma Lakshmi

6.5

Aired 10 March 2016

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the U.S., Ronny Chieng examines the Tri-Faith Initiative in Nebraska, and Padma Lakshmi discusses "Love, Loss, and What We Ate."

76
E76

76. Van Jones

6.0

Aired 14 March 2016

Bernie Sanders supporters crash a series of Donald Trump rallies, Neal Brennan weighs in on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and CNN's Van Jones discusses the Dream Corps.

77
E77

77. Joe Nocera

6.0

Aired 15 March 2016

Hillary Clinton accidentally revives a Benghazi conversation, The Best F#@king News Team provides a service for Donald Trump supporters, and Joe Nocera discusses "Indentured."

78
E78

78. Brian Fallon

6.0

Aired 16 March 2016

Donald Trump predicts rioting if he doesn't win the GOP bid, Adam Lowitt examines anti-Semitism in politics, and Brian Fallon performs songs from his album "Painkillers."

79
E79

79. Theo James

6.0

Aired 17 March 2016

President Obama nominates Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court, Hasan Minhaj and Roy Wood Jr. debate Third Month Mania matchups, and Theo James discusses "Allegiant."

80
E80

80. Shaka Senghor

6.0

Aired 21 March 2016

Trevor examines the media's relationship with Donald Trump, Ronny Chieng investigates artificial intelligence, and Shaka Senghor discusses his memoir "Writing My Wrongs."

81
E81

81. Taavi RÔivas

6.0

Aired 22 March 2016

President Obama visits Cuba, Roy Wood Jr. finds out how Thabo Sefolosha beat a wrongful arrest, and Prime Minister Taavi RÔivas discusses Estonia's technological advances.

82
E82

82. Lindsey Graham

7.0

Aired 23 March 2016

Trevor examines how the GOP ended up with Donald Trump, and Senator Lindsey Graham shoots pool and explains why he begrudgingly endorsed presidential hopeful Ted Cruz.

83
E83

83. Ethan Hawke

6.0

Aired 24 March 2016

Ted Cruz blasts President Obama's response to bombings in Brussels, Roy Wood Jr. and Hasan Minhaj weigh Third Month Mania rivals, and Ethan Hawke discusses "Born to Be Blue."

84
E84

84. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

6.0

Aired 4 April 2016

Hillary Clinton shuts down Bernie Sanders's debate request, Debbie Wasserman Schultz weighs in on the presidential election, and a Panama law firm reveals global corruption.

85
E85

85. Jerrod Carmichael

6.0

Aired 5 April 2016

The U.S. women's soccer team calls for pay equal to their male counterparts, Trevor examines Donald Trump's sexist past, and Jerrod Carmichael discusses "The Carmichael Show."

86
E86

86. Angelica Ross

7.0

Aired 6 April 2016

North Carolina and Kansas pass transphobic bathroom laws, Jessica Williams examines trans panic, and Angelica Ross discusses TransTech Social Enterprises.

87
E87

87. Juan Williams

6.0

Aired 7 April 2016

Michelle Wolf unpacks the role of candidates' wives on the campaign trail, the winner of Third Month Mania is revealed, and Juan Williams discusses his book "We the People."

88
E88

88. Jennifer Hudson

6.0

Aired 11 April 2016

Hillary Clinton and John Kasich campaign in New York City, Jordan Klepper tests a Japanese virtual reality sex suit, and Jennifer Hudson discusses her role in "Confirmation."

89
E89

89. King Bach

6.0

Aired 12 April 2016

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio makes a racially insensitive joke, Ronny Chieng and Jessica Williams examine sexual racism, and King Bach discusses "Meet the Blacks."

90
E90

90. Ken Jeong

6.0

Aired 13 April 2016

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is indicted on banking charges, Trevor examines Donald Trump's failed line of health products, and Ken Jeong discusses "Dr. Ken."

91
E91

91. W. Kamau Bell

6.0

Aired 14 April 2016

Jordan Klepper demonstrates the problem with primary delegates, Ted Cruz tries to appear likable at a CNN town hall, and W. Kamau Bell discusses "United Shades of America."

92
E92

92. Ellie Kemper

6.0

Aired 18 April 2016

A Muslim man is kicked off a Southwest flight for speaking Arabic, Desi Lydic teaches Ted Cruz about "New York values," and Ellie Kemper discusses "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."

93
E93

93. Ben Carson

6.0

Aired 19 April 2016

Brazil's Congress votes to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, and Ben Carson defends his endorsement of Donald Trump and faces off against an unlikely opponent in a debate.

94
E94

94. Sturgill Simpson

6.0

Aired 20 April 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump win the New York primaries, The Best F#@king News Team relives the 90s, and Sturgill Simpson performs songs from "A Sailor's Guide to Earth."

95
E95

95. Howard Dean

6.0

Aired 21 April 2016

Desi Lydic scams her fellow New Yorkers, Hasan Minhaj provides a few tax evasion tips, and Howard Dean offers his take on the Bernie Sanders campaign.

96
E96

96. Danielle Brooks

6.5

Aired 25 April 2016

Beyonce's visual album "Lemonade" creates a media frenzy, Hasan Minhaj talks to Sikhs about Islamophobia, and Danielle Brooks discusses Broadway's "The Color Purple."

97
E97

97. Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key

7.0

Aired 26 April 2016

Virginia grants voting rights to its previously incarcerated citizens, New York repeals its sales tax on tampons, and Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key chat about "Keanu."

98
E98

98. McKay Coppins

6.0

Aired 27 April 2016

Donald Trump fires off sexist remarks at Hillary Clinton, Lewis Black auditions for a morning talk show, and BuzzFeed News's McKay Coppins discusses his book "The Wilderness."

99
E99

99. Ricky Gervais

7.0

Aired 28 April 2016

John Boehner rips into fellow Republican Ted Cruz, Black Trump (Roy Wood Jr.) debuts his rap video, and Ricky Gervais chats about his movie "Special Correspondents."

100
E100

100. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

6.0

Aired 2 May 2016

Donald Trump surrounds himself with unusual supporters, Ronny Chieng investigates contested conventions, and Trevor chats with "Game of Thrones" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

101
E101

101. Josh King

6.0

Aired 3 May 2016

Starbucks faces a lawsuit over its excessive use of ice, Donald Trump links Ted Cruz's father to Lee Harvey Oswald, and Josh King discusses his book "Off Script."

102
E102

102. Bethany Cosentino

6.0

Aired 4 May 2016

Donald Trump becomes the presumptive GOP nominee, Hasan Minhaj investigates professional soccer's gender wage gap, and Bethany Cosentino fights sexism in the music industry.

103
E103

103. The Heavy

6.0

Aired 5 May 2016

Donald Trump panders to Hispanic voters, Ronny Chieng reports on Americans' selfie obsession, and The Heavy performs songs from their album "Hurt & the Merciless."

104
E104

104. Sherman Alexie

6.0

Aired 9 May 2016

The GOP comes to terms with Donald Trump's imminent presidential nomination, Desi Lydic weighs in on modern motherhood, and Sherman Alexie discusses his book "Thunder Boy Jr."

105
E105

105. Joe Morton

6.5

Aired 10 May 2016

The federal government files a lawsuit against North Carolina's transphobic bill, Michelle Wolf imagines a Donald Trump presidency, and Joe Morton discusses "Turn Me Loose."

106
E106

106. Nate Silver

6.0

Aired 11 May 2016

Queen Elizabeth II calls out Chinese officials for being rude, Bernie Sanders wins the West Virginia Democratic primary, and Nate Silver discusses the presidential election.

107
E107

107. B.J. Novak

6.0

Aired 12 May 2016

Donald Trump refuses to release his tax returns, Latino immigrants fast-track their paths to citizenship ahead of the election, and B.J. Novak discusses The List App.

108
E108

108. Anthony Anderson

6.0

Aired 16 May 2016

Donald Trump is caught posing as his own fake publicist, Eliza Cossio examines the GOP's chance of winning the Latino vote, and Anthony Anderson discusses "Black-ish."

109
E109

109. Dahlia Lithwick

6.0

Aired 17 May 2016

The Supreme Court refuses to rule on a pivotal contraception case, Hasan Minhaj reports on Canadians taking in Syrian refugees, and Dahlia Lithwick discusses SCOTUS's future.

110
E110

110. Jason Sudeikis

6.0

Aired 18 May 2016

Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly bury the hatchet, Hasan Minhaj sits down with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Jason Sudeikis chats about "The Angry Birds Movie."

111
E111

111. Arianna Huffington

6.0

Aired 19 May 2016

President Obama calls for trans-friendly school bathrooms, Bernie Sanders supporters clash with the Democratic party, and Arianna Huffington discusses "The Sleep Revolution."

112
E112

112. Rose Byrne

6.0

Aired 23 May 2016

Donald Trump helps Chris Christie pay off the debt from his failed presidential run, the TSA tries to recruit new employees, and Rose Byrne discusses "X-Men: Apocalypse."

113
E113

113. Katie Couric

6.0

Aired 24 May 2016

The NRA endorses presidential hopeful Donald Trump, Desi Lydic speaks to gun owners about firearm safety, and Katie Couric discusses her documentary "Under the Gun."

114
E114

114. Corey Pegues

6.0

Aired 25 May 2016

Brazil faces political turmoil as it prepares for the Olympics, Donald Trump ties Hillary Clinton to a discredited conspiracy theory, and Corey Pegues discusses "Once a Cop."

115
E115

115. Mike Allen

6.0

Aired 26 May 2016

Michelle Wolf offers advice to Hillary Clinton, Trevor unearths a sexist Donald Trump interview from 1994, and Politico's Mike Allen examines the presidential election.

116
E116

116. James Carville

6.0

Aired 13 June 2016

Trevor discusses the mass shooting in Orlando, FL, Jordan Klepper learns about a GOP delegation dispute in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and James Carville discusses Politicon.

117
E117

117. Michelangelo Signorile and Eddie Huang

6.0

Aired 14 June 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton respond to a mass shooting in Florida, Michelangelo Signorile examines homophobia in the U.S., and Eddie Huang discusses "Double Cup Love."

118
E118

118. Roland Emmerich

6.0

Aired 15 June 2016

Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic discuss white voters, Roy Wood Jr. examines Alabama's scandal-plagued government, and Roland Emmerich talks about "Independence Day: Resurgence."

119
E119

119. Deshauna Barber

6.0

Aired 16 June 2016

Senate Democrats push for gun control in a 15-hour filibuster, Trevor examines Australia's declining species, and Miss USA Deshauna Barber discusses PTSD aid for veterans.

120
E120

120. Jim Himes and Jack Garratt

6.0

Aired 20 June 2016

Donald Trump fires his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, Rep. Jim Himes explains how the NRA influences Congress, and Jack Garratt performs songs from his album "Phase."

121
E121

121. Tavis Smiley

6.0

Aired 21 June 2016

Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper demonstrate why Congress can't pass gun control legislation, a heat wave hits the Southwest, and Tavis Smiley discusses "Before You Judge Me."

122
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122. John Heilemann and Mark Halperin

6.0

Aired 22 June 2016

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To kick off The Daily Show's Republican National Convention coverage, Trevor breaks down the first day of speeches, and Michael Steele discusses Donald Trump's GOP nomination.

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Live from the RNC in Cleveland, Donald Trump accepts the GOP presidential nomination, Rosie O'Donnell looks back at the mogul's life, and Alex Wagner discusses the election.

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On The Daily Show's final night of RNC coverage, The Best F#@king News Team reacts to Donald Trump's nomination, fact-checks the speeches and prepares for possible deportation.

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To kick off The Daily Show's DNC coverage, The Best F#@king News Team examines a DNC email leak, and John Podesta discusses Hillary Clinton's presidential nomination.

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