The Daily Show

Season 16

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A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.

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124 Episodes

Paul Giamatti
E1
Paul GiamattiThe media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
E2
Sen. Kirsten GillibrandRepublicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
Jimmy Wales
E3
Jimmy WalesJohn McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
Patton Oswalt
E4
Patton OswaltFacebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
Denis Leary
E5
Denis LearyJohn Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.
Colin Firth
E6
Colin FirthJohn Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
Tim Pawlenty
E7
Tim PawlentyMembers of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
Ron Howard
E8
Ron HowardJohn Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
Peter Bergen
E9
Peter BergenMichael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
E10
Neil deGrasse TysonJon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Paul Clemens
E11
Paul ClemensGlenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
E12
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman ArbabiSteve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
Anand Giridharadas
E13
Anand GiridharadasWyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
James Franco
E14
James FrancoA reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
Jonathan Alter
E15
Jonathan AlterMichele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
T. Boone Pickens
E16
T. Boone PickensBill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
Bill Gates
E17
Bill GatesEgyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
Michael Steele
E18
Michael SteeleConservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
Matthew Perry
E19
Matthew PerryRepublicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
Adm. Michael Mullen
E20
Adm. Michael MullenJustin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
Edward Glaeser
E21
Edward Glaeser
January Jones
E22
January JonesDirectors Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi stop by the show to talk about their Netflix docu-series “Making a Murderer.”
Brian Williams
E23
Brian WilliamsAnchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
Ed Gillespie
E24
Ed Gillespie
Lisa Ling
E25
Lisa Ling
Anderson Cooper
E26
Anderson Cooper
Donald Rumsfeld
E27
Donald Rumsfeld
Austan Goolsbee
E28
Austan Goolsbee
Howard Stern
E29
Howard SternCNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
Prince Zeid Ra'ad
E30
Prince Zeid Ra'adPrince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.
Allison Stanger
E31
Allison Stanger
Diane Ravitch
E32
Diane Ravitch
Sen. Rand Paul
E33
Sen. Rand PaulSenator Rand Paul (R-KY)
Brian Christian
E34
Brian ChristianAuthor Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
Aaron Eckhart
E35
Aaron EckhartFrom 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
E36
Trey Parker & Matt Stone'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Sarah Vowell
E37
Sarah VowellAuthor, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
T.J. English
E38
T.J. EnglishThe author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.
Richard Lewis
E39
Richard Lewis
Bret Baier
E40
Bret Baier
Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
E41
Dr. Mansour O.El-KikhiaRepublicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
Miguel Nicoleles
E42
Miguel NicolelesJoe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
Jake Gyllenhaal
E43
Jake GyllenhaalRepublicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
Norm MacDonald
E44
Norm MacDonaldCIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
Billy Crystal
E45
Billy CrystalThe comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
Colin Quinn
E46
Colin QuinnThe comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
Mike Huckabee
E47
Mike HuckabeeThe former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
Jamie Oliver
E48
Jamie OliverThe chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
Foo Fighters
E49
Foo FightersThe rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
Governor Deval Patrick
E50
Governor Deval PatrickThe governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
Tracy Morgan
E51
Tracy MorganThe actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
Ricky Gervais
E52
Ricky GervaisThe comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
Gigi Ibrahim
E53
Gigi IbrahimJohn Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
Elizabeth Warren
E54
Elizabeth WarrenOlivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
Bernie Sanders
E55
Bernie SandersObama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
William Cohan
E56
William CohanJohn Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
Philip K. Howard
E57
Philip K. HowardThe U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
Rachel Maddow
E58
Rachel MaddowA royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
David Barton
E59
David BartonThe White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
Joe Meacham
E60
Joe MeachamDonald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
Keira Knightley
E61
Keira KnightleyJason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
Will Ferrell
E62
Will FerrellRepublicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
Albert Brooks
E63
Albert BrooksCommon causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
Kristen Wiig
E64
Kristen WiigNewt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
Jon Ronson
E65
Jon RonsonOsama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
Annie Jacobsen
E66
Annie JacobsenAl Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
Richard Beeman
E67
Richard BeemanNewt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
Lisa P. Jackson
E68
Lisa P. JacksonJohn Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
Jimmy Fallon
E69
Jimmy FallonSarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
Bill Moyers
E70
Bill MoyersDonald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
Tim Tebow
E71
Tim TebowEric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
Maziar Bahari
E72
Maziar BahariSarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
Fareed Zakaria
E73
Fareed ZakariaJohn Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
Larry King
E74
Larry KingAnthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
Howard Wasdin
E75
Howard WasdinJon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
Alex Prud'homme
E76
Alex Prud'hommeNancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
J.J. Abrams
E77
J.J. AbramsRepublican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
E78
Trey Parker & Matt StoneBarack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
Ray Nagin
E79
Ray NaginSam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.
Cameron Diaz
E80
Cameron DiazPolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
Mitchell Zuckoff
E81
Mitchell ZuckoffGreece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
Bruce Headlam
E82
Bruce HeadlamJohn Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.
Jennifer Aniston
E83
Jennifer AnistonNew York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.
Louis C.K.
E84
Louis C.K.Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
Tom Hanks
E85
Tom HanksDemocrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.
Bill Kristol
E86
Bill KristolMark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
Denis Leary
E87
Denis LearyAasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
Kid Rock
E88
Kid RockChina might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an agreement over the debt crisis, and Kid Rock is a responsible parent with his own brand of beer.
Matthew Richardson
E89
Matthew RichardsonJerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bachmann, and Matthew Richardson reveals his plan to solve America's mortgage crisis.
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry
E90
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy PetryThe ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
Daniel Radcliffe
E91
Daniel RadcliffeBarack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Radcliffe talks about the last "Harry Potter" movie.
Pervez Musharraf
E92
Pervez MusharrafThe Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
Steve Carell
E93
Steve CarellRupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.
Scott Miller
E94
Scott MillerA battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doesn't hate women, and Scott Miller discusses William McKinley's ill-liked, anarchist assassin.
Neil Patrick Harris
E95
Neil Patrick HarrisWyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil Patrick Harris talks Smurf sex and circus tricks.
Juan Williams
E96
Juan WilliamsBarack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.
Rachel Weisz
E97
Rachel WeiszConservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.
Peter Tomsen
E98
Peter TomsenCongressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Peter Tomsen discusses the wars of Afghanistan.
Freida Pinto
E99
Freida PintoCongress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.
Jason Bateman
E100
Jason BatemanJoe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and Jason Bateman talks R-rated body swaps.
Austan Goolsbee
E101
Austan GoolsbeeA congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.
Dick Durbin
E102
Dick DurbinJon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.
Mark Adams
E103
Mark AdamsAmerica's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.
Jay Bahadur
E104
Jay BahadurLooters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.
John Coffee
E105
John CoffeeWisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.
Michael Wallis
E106
Michael WallisThe Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.
Ali Velshi
E107
Ali VelshiMichele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.
Matt Long
E108
Matt LongThe media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus.
Michael Steele
E109
Michael SteeleThe media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael Steele discusses the field of GOP candidates.
Anne Hathaway
E110
Anne HathawayWarren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.
Buddy Roemer
E111
Buddy RoemerThe media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
E112
Dr. Sanjay GuptaMitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankruptcy, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the terrifying effects of the World Trade Center's dust.
Marion Cotillard
E113
Marion CotillardGOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.
Mike Mullen
E114
Mike MullenBarack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.
Jim Lehrer
E115
Jim LehrerCNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.
Common
E116
CommonDick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.
Caroline Kennedy
E117
Caroline KennedyCongress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.
Ron Suskind
E118
Ron SuskindJason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron Suskind evaluates Barack Obama's confidence.
Mitch Daniels
E119
Mitch DanielsBarack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.
Jennifer Granholm
E120
Jennifer GranholmJohn Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.
Ron Paul
E121
Ron PaulRick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers his political message.
Seth Rogen
E122
Seth RogenBarack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.
Bill O'Reilly
E123
Bill O'ReillyPundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.
Tony Bennett
E124
Tony BennettAn NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.