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2011 · 157 episodes
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The Daily Show Season 17 episode 1

1. Thomas Friedman

Episode 1 · 3 Oct 2011

The U.S. military kills Anwar al-Awlaki, Herman Cain talks about Rick Perry's ranch, and Thomas Friedman discusses America's role in the global market.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 2

2. Michael Lewis

Episode 2 · 4 Oct 2011

Chris Christie restates his position, Mitt Romney flip-flops, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and Michael Lewis discusses his travels as a financial disaster tourist.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 3

3. Hugh Jackman

Episode 3 · 5 Oct 2011

Conservatives call Occupy Wall Street protesters anti-American, Florida votes to move its primary up, and Hugh Jackman boxes robots.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 4

4. Jason Sudeikis

Episode 4 · 6 Oct 2011

Sarah Palin confirms she won't be running in 2012, Herman Cain shares his conspiracy theories, and Jason Sudeikis gives the inside scoop on "Saturday Night Live.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 5

5. Ellen Schultz

Episode 5 · 17 Oct 2011

Wyatt Cenac and Samantha Bee examine Mitt Romney's faith, Occupy Wall Street grows, and Ellen Schultz explains how American companies have decimated retiree benefit plans.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 6

6. Calvin Trillin

Episode 6 · 18 Oct 2011

Republicans identify America's American enemy, John Oliver tries to join Occupy Wall Street, and Calvin Trillin talks political humor.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 7

7. Al Sharpton

Episode 7 · 19 Oct 2011

The Las Vegas GOP debate gets heated, Larry Wilmore considers Herman Cain's race card, and Al Sharpton discusses the impact of Occupy Wall Street.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 8

8. Richard Brookhiser

Episode 8 · 20 Oct 2011

Libyans celebrate Muammar al-Gaddafi's death, John Oliver rebrands Libya, and Richard Brookhiser discusses James Madison's impact on American politics.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 9

9. Kevin Clash

Episode 9 · 24 Oct 2011

Rick Perry goes birther, Republicans dislike Barack Obama's decision to end the Iraq War, and Kevin Clash talks about being Elmo.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 10

10. Walter Isaacson

Episode 10 · 25 Oct 2011

Rick Perry and Herman Cain explain their jokes, Lewis Black examines the indoctrination of kids, and Walter Isaacson discusses his Steve Jobs biography.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 11

11. Lisa Randall

Episode 11 · 26 Oct 2011

A Koch-funded study debunks Climategate, riot police raid Occupy Oakland, and Lisa Randall explores the implications of scientific research.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 12

12. Andrew Napolitano

Episode 12 · 27 Oct 2011 · ★ 8.0

Mitt Romney remains second in polls, Europe's financial crisis causes market volatility, and Andrew Napolitano thinks that the government is wrong.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 13

13. Mindy Kaling

Episode 13 · 31 Oct 2011 · ★ 8.0

Herman Cain denies sexual harassment allegations, Rick Perry loosens up, Wyatt Cenac reports on a dead bill, and Mindy Kaling discusses her parents' concerns.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 14

14. Condoleezza Rice

Episode 14 · 1 Nov 2011

Fox News defends the rich, John Hodgman calls for a celebration of the 1%, and Condoleezza Rice discusses the Bush administration.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 15

15. Tom Brokaw

Episode 15 · 2 Nov 2011

Herman Cain discusses his sexual harassment case, Jon and the Best F#@king News Team Ever debate conservative black superiority, and Tom Brokaw wants to rebuild America.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 16

16. Brad Paisley

Episode 16 · 3 Nov 2011

Occupy Oakland protesters vandalize businesses, Aasif Mandvi reports on killer hot dogs, and Brad Paisley recalls his musical heroes.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 17

17. Clint Eastwood

Episode 17 · 7 Nov 2011

Herman Cain blames the media, Sean Hannity accuses NPR of having a liberal political agenda, and Clint Eastwood discusses J. Edgar Hoover's life.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 18

18. Bill Clinton

Episode 18 · 8 Nov 2011

John Corzine resigns as MF Global's CEO, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S. economy and provides a detailed plan for its recovery in "Back to Work.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 19

19. Nancy Pelosi

Episode 19 · 9 Nov 2011

Herman Cain blames Democrats for his scandal; Republicans take a hit in Ohio, Arizona and Mississippi; and Nancy Pelosi shares her thoughts on Congress.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 20

20. Adam Sandler

Episode 20 · 10 Nov 2011

Rick Perry draws a blank at the CNBC debate, The Best F#@king News Team Ever revels in Perry's brain fart, and Adam Sandler dishes on his family life.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 21

21. Leymah Gbowee

Episode 21 · 14 Nov 2011

Aasif Mandvi explains why facts are GOP candidates' enemy, Jason Jones takes a look at ugly people, and Leymah Gbowee discusses the Liberian peace movement.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 22

22. Mark Kelly

Episode 22 · 15 Nov 2011

Herman Cain struggles with foreign policy; Jerry Sandusky takes a phone interview; and Mark Kelly talks about his wife, Gabrielle Giffords.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 23

23. Diane Keaton

Episode 23 · 16 Nov 2011

The congressional super committee faces a looming deadline, Samantha Bee explores Occupy Wall Street's class division, and Diane Keaton recalls growing up in California.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 24

24. Martin Scorsese

Episode 24 · 17 Nov 2011

Newt Gingrich emerges as the GOP front-runner, Sarah Vowell defends the glory of Evacuation Day, and Martin Scorsese talks movies.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 25

25. Merrill Markoe

Episode 25 · 28 Nov 2011

Police pepper spray U.C. Davis students, conservatives criticize Barack Obama for leaving God out of his Thanksgiving speech, and Merrill Markoe explores comedy.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 26

26. Betty White

Episode 26 · 29 Nov 2011

Herman Cain denies accusations of an extramarital affair, Barney Frank announces his retirement, and Betty White adores animals.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 27

27. Bono

Episode 27 · 30 Nov 2011

Aasif Mandvi reports on Egypt's election, a fire alarm blares over Brian Williams' broadcast, and Bono believes that America is close to ending the AIDS epidemic.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 28

28. Bob Costas

Episode 28 · 1 Dec 2011

Bloomberg reveals the U.S. government bailouts totaled $7.7 trillion, Mitt Romney loses his cool, and Bob Costas reviews his Jerry Sandusky interview.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 29

29. Ben Lowy

Episode 29 · 5 Dec 2011

Herman Cain suspends his campaign, John Oliver takes a closer look at California's political process, and Ben Lowy talks war photography.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 30

30. Jonah Hill

Episode 30 · 6 Dec 2011

Conservatives object to the secularization of Christmas, Republicans fear Donald Trump's debate moderating, and Jonah Hill admits to taking handsome pills.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 31

31. Ralph Fiennes

Episode 31 · 7 Dec 2011

The Senate passes a bill that jeopardizes Americans' civil rights, the CIA loses a stealth drone in Iran, and Ralph Fiennes enjoys Shakespeare.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 32

32. Ed Gillespie

Episode 32 · 8 Dec 2011

Bill O'Reilly takes a shot at Jon, GOP Candidates express their love for Israel, and Ed Gillespie examines the effects of Dodd-Frank.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 33

33. Anne Burrell

Episode 33 · 12 Dec 2011

John Oliver looks into Mitt Romney's costly bet, PolitiFact gives Jon a "pants on fire" rating, and Anne Burell cooks like a rock star.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 34

34. Lawrence Lessig

Episode 34 · 13 Dec 2011

The Florida Family Association opposes TLC's portrayal of Muslims, Newt Gingrich concocts a poverty-fighting plan, and Lawrence Lessig wants to end Congressional corruption.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 35

35. Melody Barnes

Episode 35 · 14 Dec 2011

Mitt Romney makes a ballsy move against Newt Gingrich, Fox News uncovers a Muppet controversy, and Melody Barnes talks domestic policy.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 36

36. Matt Damon

Episode 36 · 15 Dec 2011

GOP leaders share some compelling reasons for Republican voters not to choose Newt Gingrich as their political party's standard-bearer. Wyatt Cenac discovers that there is no euphemism for masturbation that accurately describes what Congress is doing to the post office. Matt Damon sports a buzz cut and compares his head shape with Jon's.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 37

37. Charles Barkley

Episode 37 · 3 Jan 2012

Republican candidates criticize Ron Paul's position on Iran, Rick Santorum surges in the polls, and Charles Barkley weighs in on 2012's NBA teams.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 38

38. Elizabeth Dowling Taylor

Episode 38 · 4 Jan 2012

Mitt Romney tops the Iowa caucus, Michele Bachmann drops out of the presidential race, and Elizabeth Dowling Taylor explores the life of White House slave Paul Jennings.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 39

39. Craig Shirley

Episode 39 · 5 Jan 2012

The GOP censures Barack Obama's recess appointment, Jason Jones helps a Republican outcast, and Craig Shirley provides an intimate look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 40

40. George Lucas

Episode 40 · 9 Jan 2012

GOP presidential candidates debate twice in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney's competitors resent his wealth, and George Lucas commemorates the Tuskegee Airmen.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 41

41. Andrew Napolitano

Episode 41 · 10 Jan 2012

The New Hampshire primary results trickle in, Iran begins enriching uranium, and Andrew Napolitano weighs in on the GOP presidential candidates.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 42

42. Jim DeMint

Episode 42 · 11 Jan 2012 · ★ 8.0

Mitt Romney wins the New Hampshire primary, The Best F#@king News Team reports from South Carolina, and Jim DeMint considers America's economic and political problems.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 43

43. Dolly Parton

Episode 43 · 12 Jan 2012

Newt Gingrich tackles an array of minority issues, John Oliver elevates America's public discourse, and Dolly Parton dukes it out with Queen Latifah.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 44

44. Jodi Kantor

Episode 44 · 16 Jan 2012

Jon takes over the Colbert Super PAC, China's Foxconn comes under attack for its poor working conditions, and Jodi Kantor talks about the Obamas.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 45

45. Liam Neeson

Episode 45 · 17 Jan 2012

Newt Gingrich wins the South Carolina debate, Stephen Colbert reveals his wishes for the Colbert Super PAC, and Liam Neeson enjoys small-town Canada.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 46

46. Joe Nocera

Episode 46 · 18 Jan 2012

Wikipedia's blackout puts the spotlight on SOPA, Mitt Romney reveals his tax rate, and Joe Nocera shares his thoughts on Wall Street.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 47

47. Elizabeth Banks

Episode 47 · 19 Jan 2012 · ★ 8.0

Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife reveals his request for an open marriage, and Elizabeth Banks enjoys performing on high-rise ledges.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 48

48. Kathleen Sebelius

Episode 48 · 23 Jan 2012

Newt Gingrich takes South Carolina, Al Madrigal gets to know Mitt Romney's most fervent enthusiast, and Kathleen Sebelius talks about health care reform.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 49

49. Elizabeth Warren

Episode 49 · 24 Jan 2012

Mitt Romney defends his tax returns, Newt Gingrich one-ups Mitt Romney at the Florida GOP debate, and Elizabeth Warren urges America to invest in its future.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 50

50. Paula Broadwell

Episode 50 · 25 Jan 2012

Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address, Mitch Daniels counters it with a Republican rebuttal, and Paula Broadwell examines General David Patraeus' career.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 51

51. Tilda Swinton

Episode 51 · 26 Jan 2012

The Supreme Court deliberates over televised profanity, Newt Gingrich tackles the moon, and Tilda Swinton discusses her acting career.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 52

52. Lou Dobbs

Episode 52 · 30 Jan 2012

Mitt Romney pummels Newt Gingrich in Florida, Jason Jones finds out how Floridian women feel about Newt Gingrich, and Lou Dobbs gets excited about political controversies.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 53

53. Jonathan Macey

Episode 53 · 31 Jan 2012

Newt Gingrich panders to Florida's Hispanic voters, Mitt Romney spins his work at Bain Capital into an asset, and Jonathan Macey talks about private equity firms.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 54

54. Brad Pitt

Episode 54 · 1 Feb 2012

Mitt Romney wins the Florida primary, John Oliver and Jason Jones consider both sides of the wealth gap, and Brad Pitt roots for baseball's underdogs.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 55

55. David Agus

Episode 55 · 2 Feb 2012

Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney, Aasif Mandvi investigates Florida's welfare drug testing law, and David Agus rethinks America's attitude toward illness.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 56

56. Ali Soufan

Episode 56 · 13 Feb 2012

CNN stuns Whitney Houston fans, Catholics confuse health care reform with war, and Ali Soufan considers the complexities of ethnic nationalism in the Middle East.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 57

57. Ricky Gervais

Episode 57 · 14 Feb 2012

Rick Santorum worries about women joining men in combat , Liz Trotta makes incendiary remarks about rape in the military, and Ricky Gervais analyzes panda repopulation.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 58

58. Louise Slaughter

Episode 58 · 15 Feb 2012

House Republicans oppose the STOCK Act's intelligence provisions, Wyatt Cenac investigates whale slavery, and Louise Slaughter strives to end congressional insider trading.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 59

59. Arne Duncan

Episode 59 · 16 Feb 2012

Barack Obama takes heat for his Hollywood fundraiser; Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum fight for Michigan; and Arne Duncan works to improve America's educational system.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 60

60. Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian

Episode 60 · 20 Feb 2012

Congress debates birth control coverage, Aasif Mandvi investigates Time Warner's Knicks blackout, and Alan Huffman and Michael Rejebian uncover candidate scandals.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 61

61. Russ Feingold

Episode 61 · 21 Feb 2012

Chris Christie vetoes New Jersey's same-sex marriage bill, Virginia encroaches on women's reproductive rights, and Russ Feingold discusses campaign finance reform.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 62

62. Bruce Bartlett

Episode 62 · 22 Feb 2012

Republicans build a frightening case against Barack Obama, health officials debate publishing controversial bird flu research, and Bruce Bartlett calls for tax reform.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 63

63. Paul Rudd

Episode 63 · 23 Feb 2012

Rick Santorum takes heat for his frankness, Newt Gingrich considers himself cheerful, and Paul Rudd indulges his sweet tooth.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 64

64. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Episode 64 · 27 Feb 2012

Rick Santorum gets queasy over John F. Kennedy's religious tolerance speech, the Pope joins the Twitterverse, and Neil deGrasse Tyson advocates U.S. space exploration.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 65

65. Stephen Merchant

Episode 65 · 28 Feb 2012

Rick Santorum calls on Michigan Democrats for support, Samantha Bee gets to the bottom of Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge, and Stephen Merchant discusses his lofty stature.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 66

66. Masha Gessen

Episode 66 · 29 Feb 2012

Mitt Romney takes Michigan, conservative pundits mourn the state of the GOP field, and Masha Gessen discusses the rise and anticipated fall of Vladimir Putin.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 67

67. M. Cathleen Kaveny

Episode 67 · 1 Mar 2012

The U.S. Senate debates the Blunt amendment, Barbara Boxer breaks down Jon's jokes on the Senate floor, and Cathleen Kaveny explores Catholic moral theology.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 68

68. Shaun Donovan

Episode 68 · 5 Mar 2012

Rush Limbaugh makes incendiary remarks about Sandra Fluke, John Oliver meets Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, and Secretary Shaun Donovan tackles homelessness.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 69

69. Julianne Moore

Episode 69 · 6 Mar 2012

Host Jon Stewart interviews Julianne Moore and discusses the day's news and important topics.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 70

70. Cecile Richards

Episode 70 · 7 Mar 2012

Mitt Romney wins Ohio on Super Tuesday, CNN reveals holodeck technology, the White House press corps tries to gin up a fight, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 71

71. Trita Parsi

Episode 71 · 8 Mar 2012

Jon Stewart exposes Sean Hannity's seedy past, Jessica Williams investigates Socialism in America, and National Iranian American Council President Trita Parsi discusses U.S.-Iranian relations.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 72

72. Grover Norquist

Episode 72 · 12 Mar 2012

Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams report on the Kony 2012 activist youth movement, Mitt Romney applies a Southern strategy in Alabama, and Grover Norquist talks tax reform.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 73

73. Will Ferrell

Episode 73 · 13 Mar 2012

Fox News compares Rush Limbaugh to Bill Maher, Kristen Schaal finds humor in Republican policies on women's health, and Will Ferrell learns Spanish for "Casa de mi Padre.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 74

74. Rachel Weisz

Episode 74 · 14 Mar 2012

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum pick up wins in the Southern primaries and CNN has a hard time making it exciting, South by Southwest creates "homeless hotspots," and Rachel Weisz reveals that her movie "Deep Blue Sea" has no LL Cool J-eating sharks.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 75

75. No Guest

Episode 75 · 15 Mar 2012

Bashar al Assad's hacked emails reveal some interesting music choices, Jon tries to help Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire with some new names for a local pond, and John Oliver investigates why America cut all funding to UNESCO.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 76

76. Shaquille O'Neal

Episode 76 · 26 Mar 2012

Dick Cheney gets a new heart, Florida's "stand your ground" law leads to the shooting of Trayvon Martin, and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal talks about getting his Ph.D.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 77

77. Maria Goodavage

Episode 77 · 27 Mar 2012

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell gets jilted; Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney deal with "gotcha" media; Sam Bee visits Park Slope, Brooklyn; and Maria Goodavage talks military dogs.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 78

78. Ahmed Rashid

Episode 78 · 28 Mar 2012

Jon struggles with "pink slime" being a part of his cheeseburger, Russian accents continue to be evil, and Ahmed Rashid explains how America's military presence affects Afghanistan's economy.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 79

79. Rachel Maddow

Episode 79 · 29 Mar 2012

Supporters and opponents before the Supreme Court to discuss The Affordable Care Act, Spike Lee endangers the lives of the sweetest people in the world, and Rachel Maddow explains how Americans can connect with the military.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 80

80. Mohamed Nasheed

Episode 80 · 2 Apr 2012

Mitt Romney endorsements lack enthusiasm, the Tucson school board bans Mexican-American studies, and former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed talks climate and democracy.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 81

81. Thomas C. Goldstein

Episode 81 · 3 Apr 2012

Sarah Palin infiltrates "Today Show," John Oliver asks Palin fans about her brave co-hosting, and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein discusses his Supreme Court case.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 82

82. Jack L. Goldsmith

Episode 82 · 4 Apr 2012

Rick Santorum believes it's campaign half-time, Larry Wilmore finds the racist culprit in the Trayvon Martin case, and Jack Goldsmith discusses executive power, post-9/11.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 83

83. Anthony Bourdain

Episode 83 · 5 Apr 2012

The GSA's Vegas conference is an epic boondoggle, Bill O'Reilly won't pay $4 for shrimp, Obama wants $75 from Jon, and "No Reservations" star Anthony Bourdain talks travel.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 84

84. Tim Weiner

Episode 84 · 9 Apr 2012

Passover goes toe-to-toe with Easter, NBC faces backlash for its editing of George Zimmerman's 911 call, and Tim Weiner discusses his book, "Enemies: A History of the FBI.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 85

85. Elon Musk

Episode 85 · 10 Apr 2012

CNN brands its news segments, Google eyeglasses augment reality, Facebook buys Instagram, and Elon Musk discusses the future of human space exploration.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 86

86. Ricky Gervais

Episode 86 · 11 Apr 2012

The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from the Gingrich, Romney and Obama camps; Al Madrigal investigates "personhood" in Oklahoma; and Ricky Gervais talks Karl Pilkington.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 87

87. Esperanza Spalding

Episode 87 · 12 Apr 2012

George Zimmerman is charged with murder; The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from Sanford, FL; Egypt prepares for elections, and Esperanza Spalding performs.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 88

88. Jane Goodall

Episode 88 · 16 Apr 2012

The Secret Service is embroiled in a prostitution scandal, the media addresses Hilary Rosen and the "war on women," and Jane Goodall talks Disney's new film, "Chimpanzee.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 89

89. Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Episode 89 · 17 Apr 2012

Geraldo Rivera taunts the Taliban, Senate Republicans filibuster the "Buffett Rule," Jason Jones examines the women's voting bloc, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus discusses "Veep.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 90

90. Robert Reich

Episode 90 · 18 Apr 2012

The GSA's Jeff Neely pleads the Fifth, Jon compares the comedic styles of Mitt Romney and President Obama, and economist Robert Reich is "Beyond Outrage.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 91

91. Judy Smith

Episode 91 · 19 Apr 2012

Conservative pundits pivot on Mitt Romney, North Korea is out of the axis of evil, and "Good Self, Bad Self" author Judy Smith discusses high-profile crisis management.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 92

92. Ben Rattray

Episode 92 · 23 Apr 2012

Mitt Romney looks for a running mate, John Oliver sits down with Herman Cain, the Obama and Romney campaigns debate canine issues, and Ben Rattray talks social media.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 93

93. Madeleine Albright

Episode 93 · 24 Apr 2012

The Secret Service prostitution scandal widens, The Best F#@king News Team Ever fights voter apathy, and Madeleine Albright shares personal history.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 94

94. Jason Segel

Episode 94 · 25 Apr 2012 · ★ 8.0

Wealthy citizens want to mine asteroids, Neil deGrasse Tyson plays "Bulls**t or No Bulls**t, Mitt Romney recalibrates his campaign, and Jason Segel works with humans.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 95

95. Robert Draper

Episode 95 · 26 Apr 2012

Rupert Murdoch faces new accusations, the Democrats have issues in North Carolina, and Robert Draper offers a glimpse into the House of Representatives.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 96

96. Zach Wahls

Episode 96 · 30 Apr 2012

Republicans and Democrats debate discretionary social spending, Mike & Ike stage a gay divorce, and Zach Wahls shares lessons learned from his two moms.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 97

97. David Barton

Episode 97 · 1 May 2012

The anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death sparks controversy, Lewis Black rants about artisanal bagels, and David Barton argues for a new understanding of Thomas Jefferson.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 98

98. Tom Coburn

Episode 98 · 2 May 2012

Newt Gingrich calls it quits, Romney advisor Richard Grenell resigns under pressure from conservative groups, and Senator Tom Coburn warns of the country's "Debt Bomb.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 99

99. Peter Bergen

Episode 99 · 3 May 2012

Osama bin Laden's documents reveal a brand-conscious terrorist, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng asks Hillary Clinton for aid, and Peter Bergen discusses "Man Hunt.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 100

100. Admiral General Aladeen

Episode 100 · 7 May 2012

Elections in Europe spell bad news for incumbents, Al Madrigal gauges young voters' enthusiasm for Obama, and Admiral General Aladeen assures Jon that his family is safe.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 101

101. Ivo Daalder

Episode 101 · 8 May 2012

Joe Biden's support for gay marriage is not new policy, Mitt Romney takes credit for the auto bailout, and Ivo Daalder explains the seating arrangements at NATO summits.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 102

102. John R. Hall

Episode 102 · 9 May 2012

President Obama voices his support for same-sex marriage, Kristen Schaal shares her voting history, and John Hall critiques Jon's Queen Elizabeth II impression.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 103

103. Robert Caro

Episode 103 · 10 May 2012

Fox News evolves on the issue of same-sex marriage, Jason Jones reports from George Clooney's fundraiser, and Robert Caro discusses Lyndon Johnson's passage to power.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 104

104. Michelle Obama

Episode 104 · 29 May 2012

Jon recalls a conversation with Roger Ailes, examines the good and bad kinds of socialism, and talks to Michelle Obama about the importance of gardening.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 105

105. Dan Rather

Episode 105 · 30 May 2012

Mitt Romney wins Texas, Donald Trump is an on-again, off-again birther, Jessica Williams investigates a Minnesota prom, and Dan Rather is "Rather Outspoken.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 106

106. Jim Parsons

Episode 106 · 31 May 2012 · ★ 8.0

Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks a ban on oversized sugary drinks, Wyatt Cenac reports on Russia's blocking intervention in Syria, and Jim Parsons stars in "Harvey.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 107

107. Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein

Episode 107 · 4 Jun 2012

John Oliver reports from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Obama administration plays "Polish That Turd," and Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann discuss government dysfunction.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 108

108. Gary Johnson

Episode 108 · 5 Jun 2012

The Wisconsin recall election proceeds, Al Madrigal reports on Latino unemployment in television, and Libertarian Gary Johnson discusses an alternative political path.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 109

109. Michael Fassbender

Episode 109 · 6 Jun 2012

Samantha Bee reports on Wisconsin's anger in the midst of Scott Walker's recall election, drones come in many forms, and Michael Fassbender reveals "Prometheus" plot points.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 110

110. Edward Conard

Episode 110 · 7 Jun 2012

The media debates fairness, Governor Cuomo proposes marijuana legislation, and Edward Conard talks innovation and risk and his book, "Unintended Consequences.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 111

111. Boris Johnson

Episode 111 · 11 Jun 2012

President Obama gets caught in a gaffe, Larry Wilmore discusses the lack of diversity in a Romney ad, and Boris Johnson gives a mayoral opinion on the large soda ban.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 112

112. Colin Powell

Episode 112 · 12 Jun 2012

Governor Rick Scott continues his voter purge in Florida, prisoners at Gitmo enjoy some taxpayer-funded amenities, and Colin Powell discusses his book, "It Worked For Me.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 113

113. Maggie Gyllenhaal

Episode 113 · 13 Jun 2012

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney scramble to raise cash, the White House receives criticism for suspicious leaks, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses the invention of vibrators.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 114

114. Catherine Zeta-Jones

Episode 114 · 14 Jun 2012

JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon testifies in Washington, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a conspiracy in Idaho, and Catherine Zeta-Jones talks "Rock of Ages" and "Spartacus.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 115

115. Parmy Olson

Episode 115 · 18 Jun 2012

Greece votes to stay within the EU, Samantha Bee debates whether or not to attend a $40,000-a-plate Obama fundraiser, and journalist Parmy Olson sheds light on Anonymous.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 116

116. Denis Leary

Episode 116 · 19 Jun 2012

Democrats try to build a strong liberal coalition, President Obama uses his executive authority to prevent excessive deportation, and Denis Leary fills in for Marco Rubio.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 117

117. Steve Carell

Episode 117 · 20 Jun 2012

Attorney General Eric Holder faces criticism from the House Oversight Committee, Obama and Romney face hecklers on the trail, and Steve Carell promotes all of his new books.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 118

118. Bassem Youssef

Episode 118 · 21 Jun 2012

President Obama claims executive privilege on "fast and furious" documents, and Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef fulfills a dream by appearing on The Daily Show.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 119

119. Marco Rubio

Episode 119 · 25 Jun 2012

The Supreme Court rules on the Arizona immigration law, Mitt Romney hosts a retreat for big donors in Utah, and Marco Rubio shares lessons from his two years in the Senate.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 120

120. Seth MacFarlane

Episode 120 · 26 Jun 2012 · ★ 7.0

President Obama's role in Operation Fast and Furious inspires conservative talk of dictatorship, and Seth MacFarlane explains how he recruited Mark Wahlberg to star in "Ted.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 121

121. Andrew Garfield

Episode 121 · 27 Jun 2012

Governor Cuomo's proposed decriminalization of marijuana fails, Jessica Williams sends health care news from the Supreme Court, and Andrew Garfield is Spider-Man.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 122

122. Tenacious D

Episode 122 · 28 Jun 2012

The Supreme Court rules Obamacare constitutional, John Oliver poses questions to fictional president Herman Cain, and Tenacious D performs songs off "Rize of the Fenix.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 123

123. Louis C.K.

Episode 123 · 16 Jul 2012

Mitt Romney retires retroactively, John Oliver reports from New Jersey on the Viacom-DirecTV dispute, and Louis C.K. clarifies his controversial Twitter comments.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 124

124. Victor Cruz

Episode 124 · 17 Jul 2012

Egyptians hurl tomatoes in protest, the Obamas pose for the Kiss Cam, John Oliver tells America to keep it down, Al Madrigal goes to Mexico, and Victor Cruz talks football.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 125

125. Sigourney Weaver

Episode 125 · 18 Jul 2012

Banks tamper with the Libor rate, Mitt Romney resists pressure to reveal his tax returns, and Sigourney Weaver talks American dynasties and "Political Animals.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 126

126. E.J. Dionne

Episode 126 · 19 Jul 2012

An investigation reveals HSBC laundered money for Mexican drug cartels, Michele Bachmann floats a conspiracy theory, and E.J. Dionne talks "Our Divided Political Heart.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 127

127. Fareed Zakaria

Episode 127 · 23 Jul 2012

The Colorado tragedy sparks non-gun debate, the Boy Scouts and Chick-fil-A reaffirm exclusionary policies toward gays, and Fareed Zakaria discusses "The Post-American World.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 128

128. Matthew McConaughey

Episode 128 · 24 Jul 2012

London faces Olympics-related difficulties, Lewis Black takes issue with the deliberate distortions of the campaigns, and Matthew McConaughey discusses "Killer Joe.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 129

129. Joseph Stiglitz

Episode 129 · 25 Jul 2012

President Obama encounters pronoun trouble, John Oliver interviews Herman Cain about his imaginary energy policy, and Joseph Stiglitz discusses "The Price of Inequality.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 130

130. Zach Galifianakas & Will Ferrell

Episode 130 · 26 Jul 2012

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un gets married, Samantha Bee reports on nuns at odds with the Vatican, and Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis take a break from "The Campaign.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 131

131. Rashida Jones

Episode 131 · 30 Jul 2012

Mitt Romney sees disconcerting signs at the London Olympics, cities look to ban Chick-fil-A for its gay marriage stance, and Rashida Jones talks "Celeste and Jesse Forever.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 132

132. Dambisa Moyo

Episode 132 · 31 Jul 2012

Mitt Romney makes an impression overseas, Dick Cheney and John McCain disagree on Sarah Palin's vice-presidential qualities, and economist Dambisa Moyo examines China.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 133

133. Fred Guterl

Episode 133 · 1 Aug 2012

President Obama donates to the Obama campaign, Mitt Romney runs as a generic Republican candidate, Harry Reid is terrible, and Fred Guterl talks human extinction.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 134

134. Jessica Biel

Episode 134 · 2 Aug 2012

Chik-fil-A Appreciation Day threatens America's chicken supply, the news struggles to not spoil the Olympics, and Jessica Biel discusses cars of the future in "Total Recall.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 135

135. Tim Gunn

Episode 135 · 6 Aug 2012

The White House is criticized for security leaks, Jason Jones studies super spy Thomas Drake, the Mars rover lands, and Tim Gunn remembers ten seasons of "Project Runway.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 136

136. Saima Wahab

Episode 136 · 7 Aug 2012

Chik-fil-A and Taco Bell face social media challenges, Italy doesn't love Mitt Romney, and Saima Wahab discusses her journey from Afghanistan to Portland, Oregon.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 137

137. Chris Rock

Episode 137 · 8 Aug 2012

Voter I.D. laws target the poor, minorities and elderly, Al Madrigal investigates an Olympic penis controversy, and Chris Rock discusses "2 Days in New York.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 138

138. Joanna Brooks

Episode 138 · 9 Aug 2012

President Obama and Mitt Romney exchange bad puns, Jason Jones covers the 2012 Red Neck Blank, and Joanna Brooks talks growing up Mormon in The Book of Mormon Girl.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 139

139. Robert Pattinson

Episode 139 · 13 Aug 2012

Mitt Romney makes Paul Ryan the Republican vice presidential nominee, and "Cosmopolis" and "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson enjoys a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 140

140. Misty May-Treanor

Episode 140 · 14 Aug 2012

Mitt Romney campaigns with vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan, John Hodgman shares his love of "Twilight," and Misty May-Treanor reflects on her Olympic legend.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 141

141. Brian Williams

Episode 141 · 15 Aug 2012

Joe Biden sparks Republican outrage, John Oliver searches for America's next great political prop, and Brian Williams discusses dogs and Paul Ryan's Wienermobile.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 142

142. Rob Corddry

Episode 142 · 16 Aug 2012 · ★ 7.0

Pennsylvania and Ohio pursue partisan voting laws, the Best F#@king News Team Ever warms up for the Republican National Convention, and Rob Corddry shares his Olympic medal.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 143

143. Marco Rubio

Episode 143 · 28 Aug 2012

The Best F#@king News Team ever reports from the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL, and Marco Rubio touts Republican governing philosophies and Florida journalism.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 144

144. Herman Cain

Episode 144 · 29 Aug 2012

The 2012 Republican National Convention finds its theme, Samantha Bee investigates the Republican platform, and Herman Cain identifies differences between him and Mitt Romney.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 145

145. Michael Steele

Episode 145 · 30 Aug 2012

Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention, John Oliver interprets the Republican theme "We Can Change It," and Michael Steele talks Ron Paul.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 146

146. GOP Convention 2012: Friday

Episode 146 · 31 Aug 2012

Clint Eastwood speaks to an empty chair, Mitt Romney recalls America's idyllic past, and the Best F#@king News Team Ever say goodbye to the Republican National Convention.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 147

147. Tom Brokaw

Episode 147 · 4 Sept 2012

The Democratic National Convention begins in Charlotte, NC, the Best F#@king News Team Ever updates the Obama campaign's slogan, and Tom Brokaw compares conventions.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 148

148. Kirsten Gillibrand

Episode 148 · 5 Sept 2012 · ★ 8.0

Democratic National Convention speakers praise President Obama, John Oliver shares a personal Obama anecdote, and Kirsten Gillibrand calls for more women in Congress.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 149

149. Austan Goolsbee

Episode 149 · 6 Sept 2012

The Democratic Party votes to amend its platform, Bill Clinton shares hard facts, and economist Austan Goolsbee remains happily divorced from government work.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 150

150. DNC Friday

Episode 150 · 7 Sept 2012

President Obama accepts the Democratic nomination, the Best F#@king News Team Ever shares memories of Charlotte, and Fox News gets a new slogan after its convention coverage.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 151

151. Kofi Annan

Episode 151 · 17 Sept 2012

A YouTube movie sparks violence in the Middle East, John Oliver reports from Egypt, and Kofi Annan shares his views on the Syrian conflict and what it means for the world.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 152

152. Salman Rushdie

Episode 152 · 18 Sept 2012 · ★ 7.0

Mitt Romney shares his opinion of 47% of Americans, Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams discuss minority advantages in America, and Salman Rushdie talks "Joseph Anton.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 153

153. Pink

Episode 153 · 19 Sept 2012

Fox News addresses the leaked Romney video, the Best F#@king News Team Ever prepares for general election sniping, and Pink performs a song from "The Truth About Love.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 154

154. Bill Clinton

Episode 154 · 20 Sept 2012

An ancient papyrus hints that Jesus was married, the Senate GOP kills a veterans jobs bill, and Bill Clinton discusses his convention speech and the Clinton Global Initiative.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 155

155. King Abdullah II

Episode 155 · 25 Sept 2012

President Obama brushes off United Nations world leaders, Mitt Romney regresses as the election approaches, and King Abdullah II of Jordan talks Arab Spring.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 156

156. Olivia Wilde

Episode 156 · 26 Sept 2012

The NFL referee lockout continues, Patrick Stewart replaces John Oliver, Jason Jones investigates Sudden Wealth Syndrome, and Olivia Wilde talks life in Kenya.

The Daily Show Season 17 episode 157

157. Amar'e Stoudemire

Episode 157 · 27 Sept 2012

Hungry kids protest school lunch calorie limits, the UN General Assembly makes for bland political theater, and Amar'e Stoudemire discusses his "STAT" children's books.