The Daily Show

Season 16

124 episodes 31 seasons

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The Daily Show Season 16 released on January 3, 2011.

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S16E01 Aired January 03, 2011

Paul Giamatti

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

S16E02 Aired January 04, 2011

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

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

S16E03 Aired January 05, 2011

Jimmy Wales

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

S16E04 Aired January 06, 2011

Patton Oswalt

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

S16E05 Aired January 10, 2011

Denis Leary

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

S16E06 Aired January 11, 2011

Colin Firth

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

S16E07 Aired January 12, 2011

Tim Pawlenty

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

S16E08 Aired January 13, 2011

Ron Howard

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

S16E09 Aired January 17, 2011

Peter Bergen

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

S16E10 Aired January 18, 2011

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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

S16E11 Aired January 19, 2011

Paul Clemens

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

S16E12 Aired January 20, 2011

Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

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

S16E13 Aired January 24, 2011

Anand Giridharadas

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

S16E14 Aired January 25, 2011

James Franco

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

S16E15 Aired January 26, 2011

Jonathan Alter

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

S16E16 Aired January 27, 2011

T. Boone Pickens

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

S16E17 Aired January 31, 2011

Bill Gates

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

S16E18 Aired February 01, 2011

Michael Steele

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

S16E19 Aired February 02, 2011

Matthew Perry

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

S16E20 Aired February 03, 2011

Adm. Michael Mullen

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

S16E21 Aired February 14, 2011

Edward Glaeser

S16E22 Aired February 15, 2011

January Jones

S16E23 Aired February 16, 2011

Brian Williams

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

S16E24 Aired February 17, 2011

Ed Gillespie

S16E25 Aired February 21, 2011

Lisa Ling

S16E26 Aired February 22, 2011

Anderson Cooper

S16E27 Aired February 23, 2011

Donald Rumsfeld

S16E28 Aired February 24, 2011

Austan Goolsbee

S16E29 Aired February 28, 2011

Howard Stern

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

S16E30 Aired March 01, 2011

Prince Zeid Ra'ad

Prince 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.

S16E31 Aired March 02, 2011

Allison Stanger

S16E32 Aired March 03, 2011

Diane Ravitch

S16E33 Aired March 07, 2011

Sen. Rand Paul

S16E34 Aired March 08, 2011

Brian Christian

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

S16E35 Aired March 09, 2011

Aaron Eckhart

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

S16E36 Aired March 10, 2011

Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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

S16E37 Aired March 21, 2011

Sarah Vowell

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

S16E38 Aired March 22, 2011

T.J. English

The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.

S16E39 Aired March 23, 2011

Richard Lewis

S16E40 Aired March 24, 2011

Bret Baier

S16E41 Aired March 28, 2011

Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

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

S16E42 Aired March 29, 2011

Miguel Nicoleles

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

S16E43 Aired March 30, 2011

Jake Gyllenhaal

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

S16E44 Aired March 31, 2011

Norm MacDonald

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

S16E45 Aired April 04, 2011

Billy Crystal

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

S16E46 Aired April 05, 2011

Colin Quinn

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

S16E47 Aired April 06, 2011

Mike Huckabee

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

S16E48 Aired April 07, 2011

Jamie Oliver

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

S16E49 Aired April 11, 2011

Foo Fighters

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

S16E50 Aired April 12, 2011

Governor Deval Patrick

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

S16E51 Aired April 13, 2011

Tracy Morgan

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

S16E52 Aired April 14, 2011

Ricky Gervais

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

S16E53 Aired April 25, 2011

Gigi Ibrahim

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

S16E54 Aired April 26, 2011

Elizabeth Warren

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

S16E55 Aired April 27, 2011

Bernie Sanders

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

S16E56 Aired April 28, 2011

William Cohan

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

S16E57 Aired May 02, 2011

Philip K. Howard

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

S16E58 Aired May 03, 2011

Rachel Maddow

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

S16E59 Aired May 04, 2011

David Barton

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

S16E60 Aired May 05, 2011

Joe Meacham

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

S16E61 Aired May 09, 2011

Keira Knightley

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

S16E62 Aired May 10, 2011

Will Ferrell

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

S16E63 Aired May 11, 2011

Albert Brooks

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

S16E64 Aired May 12, 2011

Kristen Wiig

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

S16E65 Aired May 16, 2011

Jon Ronson

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

S16E66 Aired May 17, 2011

Annie Jacobsen

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

S16E67 Aired May 18, 2011

Richard Beeman

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

S16E68 Aired May 19, 2011

Lisa P. Jackson

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

S16E69 Aired May 31, 2011

Jimmy Fallon

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

S16E70 Aired June 01, 2011

Bill Moyers

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

S16E71 Aired June 02, 2011

Tim Tebow

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

S16E72 Aired June 06, 2011

Maziar Bahari

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

S16E73 Aired June 07, 2011

Fareed Zakaria

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

S16E74 Aired June 08, 2011

Larry King

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

S16E75 Aired June 09, 2011

Howard Wasdin

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

S16E76 Aired June 13, 2011

Alex Prud'homme

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

S16E77 Aired June 14, 2011

J.J. Abrams

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

S16E78 Aired June 15, 2011

Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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

S16E79 Aired June 20, 2011

Ray Nagin

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

S16E80 Aired June 21, 2011

Cameron Diaz

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

S16E81 Aired June 22, 2011

Mitchell Zuckoff

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

S16E82 Aired June 23, 2011

Bruce Headlam

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

S16E83 Aired June 27, 2011

Jennifer Aniston

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

S16E84 Aired June 28, 2011

Louis C.K.

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

S16E85 Aired June 29, 2011

Tom Hanks

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

S16E86 Aired June 30, 2011

Bill Kristol

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

S16E87 Aired July 11, 2011

Denis Leary

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

S16E88 Aired July 12, 2011

Kid Rock

China 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.

S16E89 Aired July 13, 2011

Matthew Richardson

Jerry 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.

S16E90 Aired July 14, 2011

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

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

S16E91 Aired July 18, 2011

Daniel Radcliffe

Barack 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.

S16E92 Aired July 19, 2011

Pervez Musharraf

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

S16E93 Aired July 20, 2011

Steve Carell

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

S16E94 Aired July 21, 2011

Scott Miller

A 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.

S16E95 Aired July 25, 2011

Neil Patrick Harris

Wyatt 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.

S16E96 Aired July 26, 2011

Juan Williams

Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.

S16E97 Aired July 27, 2011

Rachel Weisz

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

S16E98 Aired July 28, 2011

Peter Tomsen

Congressional 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.

S16E99 Aired August 01, 2011

Freida Pinto

Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.

S16E100 Aired August 02, 2011

Jason Bateman

Joe 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.

S16E101 Aired August 03, 2011

Austan Goolsbee

A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.

S16E102 Aired August 04, 2011

Dick Durbin

Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.

S16E103 Aired August 08, 2011

Mark Adams

America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.

S16E104 Aired August 09, 2011

Jay Bahadur

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

S16E105 Aired August 10, 2011

John Coffee

Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.

S16E106 Aired August 11, 2011

Michael Wallis

The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.

S16E107 Aired August 15, 2011

Ali Velshi

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

S16E108 Aired August 16, 2011

Matt Long

The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus.

S16E109 Aired August 17, 2011

Michael Steele

The 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.

S16E110 Aired August 18, 2011

Anne Hathaway

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

S16E111 Aired September 06, 2011

Buddy Roemer

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

S16E112 Aired September 07, 2011

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Mitt 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.

S16E113 Aired September 08, 2011

Marion Cotillard

GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.

S16E114 Aired September 12, 2011

Mike Mullen

Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.

S16E115 Aired September 13, 2011

Jim Lehrer

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

S16E116 Aired September 14, 2011

Common

Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.

S16E117 Aired September 15, 2011

Caroline Kennedy

Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.

S16E118 Aired September 20, 2011

Ron Suskind

Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron Suskind evaluates Barack Obama's confidence.

S16E119 Aired September 21, 2011

Mitch Daniels

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

S16E120 Aired September 22, 2011

Jennifer Granholm

John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.

S16E121 Aired September 26, 2011

Ron Paul

Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers his political message.

S16E122 Aired September 27, 2011

Seth Rogen

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

S16E123 Aired September 28, 2011

Bill O'Reilly

Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.

S16E124 Aired September 29, 2011

Tony Bennett

An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.