The Daily Show

Season 26

116 episodes 31 seasons

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The Daily Show Season 26 released on September 28, 2020.

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S26E01 Aired September 28, 2020

September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall

The New York Times publishes a major report on President Trump’s taxes, Roy Wood Jr. examines voting rights for Florida’s ex-felons, and Dr. Jane Goodall discusses chimps and climate change.

S26E02 Aired September 29, 2020

September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland

Trevor dives into California’s wildfire crisis, Ronny Chieng talks to Philippe Reines about his 2016 role as Donald Trump in mock debates, and dancer Misty Copeland discusses “Bunheads.”

S26E03 Aired September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena

Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng provide coaching during the first presidential debate, Al Sharpton discusses his book "Rise Up," and John Cena talks about his book "Elbow Grease: Fast Friends."

S26E04 Aired October 01, 2020

October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

S26E05 Aired October 05, 2020

October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

S26E06 Aired October 06, 2020

October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

S26E07 Aired October 07, 2020

October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn

S26E08 Aired October 08, 2020

October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

S26E09 Aired October 13, 2020

October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

S26E10 Aired October 14, 2020

October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

S26E11 Aired October 15, 2020

October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

S26E12 Aired October 20, 2020

October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres

S26E13 Aired October 21, 2020

October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

S26E14 Aired October 22, 2020

October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

S26E15 Aired October 23, 2020

October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones

S26E16 Aired October 26, 2020

October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

S26E17 Aired October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

S26E18 Aired October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

S26E19 Aired October 29, 2020

October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

S26E20 Aired November 02, 2020

Michael Harriot

S26E21 Aired November 03, 2020

Live Coverage of Election Night

S26E22 Aired November 04, 2020

Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos

Historian Geraldo Cadava; journalist Evan Osnos. Also: As the coronavirus keeps millions confined to their homes, Trevor reports on the pandemic from the comfort of his couch, and "The Daily Show" correspondents weigh in on the crisis from a safe social distance.

S26E23 Aired November 05, 2020

Soledad O'Brien

S26E24 Aired November 09, 2020

Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

S26E25 Aired November 10, 2020

Lenny Kravitz

S26E26 Aired November 11, 2020

Halsey

S26E27 Aired November 12, 2020

Megan Rapinoe & Forest Whitaker

S26E28 Aired November 16, 2020

Ta-Nehisi Coates

S26E29 Aired November 17, 2020

Kevin Hart

S26E30 Aired November 18, 2020

Lucy McBath & Lindsey Vonn

S26E31 Aired November 19, 2020

Bill Gates

S26E32 Aired November 30, 2020

Stephen Curry

S26E33 Aired December 01, 2020

Ernest Cline & Rosie Perez

S26E34 Aired December 02, 2020

Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox

S26E35 Aired December 03, 2020

Ludacris

S26E36 Aired December 07, 2020

Method Man

S26E37 Aired December 08, 2020

Ijeoma Oluo & Busta Rhymes

S26E38 Aired December 09, 2020

George Wallace

S26E39 Aired December 10, 2020

Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston

S26E40 Aired December 14, 2020

Pharrell Williams

S26E41 Aired December 15, 2020

Barack Obama

S26E42 Aired December 16, 2020

James Corden & Tessa Thompson

S26E43 Aired January 19, 2021

Carey Mulligan

S26E44 Aired January 20, 2021

Stacey Abrams

S26E45 Aired January 21, 2021

Jelani Cobb

S26E46 Aired January 25, 2021

Nnamdi Asomugha

S26E47 Aired January 26, 2021

Stanley Nelson

S26E48 Aired January 27, 2021

Amanda Gorman

S26E49 Aired January 28, 2021

Doug Henwood & Regina King

S26E50 Aired February 01, 2021

Jeremy O. Harris

S26E51 Aired February 02, 2021

Ibram X. Kendi

S26E52 Aired February 03, 2021

Dax Shepard

S26E53 Aired February 04, 2021

Cori Bush

S26E54 Aired February 08, 2021

Atul Gawande & Leonard Fournette

S26E55 Aired February 09, 2021

Robin Roberts & Noah Centineo

S26E56 Aired February 10, 2021

Radha Blank

S26E57 Aired February 11, 2021

Daniel Kaluuya

S26E58 Aired February 15, 2021

Neil Patrick Harris

S26E59 Aired February 16, 2021

Bill Gates

Ronny Chieng shares ways to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black doctors, and Bill Gates discusses “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.”

S26E60 Aired February 17, 2021

Heather McGhee

Texans suffer from ongoing extreme winter weather, Dulce Sloan talks to Divine Nine sorority members about Vice President Kamala Harris, and author Heather McGhee discusses “The Sum of Us.”

S26E61 Aired February 18, 2021

Russell Westbrook

Parents and kids grow impatient about reopening schools, Trevor presents a biography of Tucker Carlson, and NBA superstar Russell Westbrook talks about his Why Not? Foundation and more.

S26E62 Aired February 22, 2021

Sharon McMahon

The Texas winter storm crisis continues, Michael Kosta investigates avian election fraud, and Sharon McMahon talks about fighting misinformation via her Instagram account SharonSaysSo.

S26E63 Aired February 23, 2021

Hugh Evans

Republican lawmakers in several states go on an anti-voting blitz, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates the contributions of Black journalists, and humanitarian Hugh Evans discusses Global Citizen.

S26E64 Aired February 24, 2021

Andra Day

Trevor highlights racial inequity in vaccine distribution, Dulce Sloan examines the stereotype of the strong Black woman, and Andra Day discusses “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”

S26E65 Aired February 25, 2021

Kevin Garnett

Desi Lydic reveals her most embarrassing tattoos, Trevor examines America’s outdated and extremely vulnerable power grid, and NBA star Kevin Garnett discusses his memoir “KG: A to Z.”

S26E66 Aired March 01, 2021

Marlee Matlin

Trevor covers CPAC 2021, Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White try to replace Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza after its demolition, and Marlee Matlin discusses her short film “Feeling Through.”

S26E67 Aired March 02, 2021

Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces sexual harassment allegations, Rep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the future of the GOP, and singer-songwriter H.E.R. talks about her song “Fight for You.”

S26E68 Aired March 03, 2021

Kelly Marie Tran

Trevor looks at the state of minimum wage in the U.S, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) introduces his unique streaming service, and actor Kelly Marie Tran discusses “Raya and the Last Dragon.”

S26E69 Aired March 04, 2021

Michael Kiwanuka

Fox News slams President Biden for numerous pseudo-scandals, Trevor explores the history of America’s first ladies, and singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka talks about his album “Kiwanuka.”

S26E70 Aired March 15, 2021

Eddie Murphy

Governor Andrew Cuomo's harassment scandal mounts, Jaboukie Young-White discusses COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Peter Hotez, and Eddie Murphy talks about his sequel movie "Coming 2 America."

S26E71 Aired March 16, 2021

Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee

Former presidents try to convince Americans to get COVID-19 vaccinations, Rebecca Carroll discusses "Surviving the White Gaze," and Precious Lee talks about her trailblazing modeling career.

S26E72 Aired March 17, 2021

Cynthia Erivo

Trevor explores the history of the Senate filibuster, a mass shooter in the Atlanta area kills several Asian women, and actor and singer Cynthia Erivo discusses her role in "Genius: Aretha."

S26E73 Aired March 18, 2021

Arsenio Hall

Trevor reports on COVID-19 concerns from around the world, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. introduce the Bracket of Bulls**t: Pandemic Edition, and Arsenio Hall discusses "Coming 2 America."

S26E74 Aired March 22, 2021

Michelle Obama

The British royal family announces plans for a diversity chief, the NCAA faces sexism allegations, and former first lady Michelle Obama discusses "Waffles + Mochi" and Pass the Love.

S26E75 Aired March 23, 2021

Eric Andre

Trevor covers heartwarming news during the pandemic, Desi Lydic explores the history of onscreen female orgasms, and comedian Eric Andre talks about his prank-based movie "Bad Trip."

S26E76 Aired March 24, 2021

Nomzamo Mbatha

Trevor examines the all-encompassing scourge of violence against women, Dulce Sloan celebrates activist women athletes, and Nomzamo Mbatha talks about landing her role in "Coming 2 America."

S26E77 Aired April 05, 2021

Carl L. Hart

Trevor highlights voter suppression in Georgia, Desi Lydic examines how the pandemic disproportionately harms working women, and Dr. Carl L. Hart discusses his book “Drug Use for Grown-Ups.”

S26E78 Aired April 06, 2021

Garrett Bradley & Morgan Freeman

The notion of COVID-19 passports creates controversy, director Garrett Bradley discusses her documentary “Time,” and Morgan Freeman talks about his “Be There, This Is Your Shot” PSA.

S26E79 Aired April 07, 2021

Danielle Brooks

Trevor explores the rise of NFTs, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. announce the winner of the 2020 Bracket of Bulls**t, and actor Danielle Brooks discusses “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.”

S26E80 Aired April 08, 2021

Lee Isaac Chung

Trevor highlights new culture war battles waged by conservatives, Desi Lydic Fox-splains Georgia’s controversial voting law, and director Lee Isaac Chung discusses his movie “Minari.”

S26E81 Aired April 12, 2021

Miguel

S26E82 Aired April 13, 2021

Katherine Maher & Travon Free

S26E83 Aired April 14, 2021

Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae

S26E84 Aired April 15, 2021

Skye Fitzgerald

S26E85 Aired April 26, 2021

Vic Mensa

Trevor covers the latest coronavirus news, Michael Kosta takes a close look at the measurement unit of feet in the U.S., and rapper Vic Mensa talks about activism and his EP “I Tape.”

S26E86 Aired April 27, 2021

Tarana Burke & Brené Brown

The CDC rolls out relaxed COVID-19 guidelines for mask-wearing, Dulce Sloane gives unsung women rappers their due, and Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown discuss "You Are Your Best Thing."

S26E87 Aired April 28, 2021

Anthony Mackie

Fox News pundits spread wild myths about President Biden, Roy Wood Jr. delivers his annual State of Black S**t address, and Anthony Mackie discusses “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”

S26E88 Aired April 29, 2021

Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez

President Biden unveils a major agenda during a speech before Congress, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono discusses her book “Heart of Fire,” and George Lopez talks about his film “Walking with Herb.”

S26E89 Aired May 03, 2021

Michael B. Jordan

Apple’s latest iPhone update rankles Facebook, Roy Wood Jr. highlights historic Black royals, and actor Michael B. Jordan talks about his role in “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse.”

S26E90 Aired May 04, 2021

Elizabeth Warren

Trevor serves up some uplifting news for the pandemic era, The Daily Show explores the revolting life story of Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her book "Persist."

S26E91 Aired May 05, 2021

Selma van de Perre

Trevor covers a debate over teaching about racism in U.S. schools, Jaboukie Young-White gives tips on adjusting to post-pandemic life, and Selma van de Perre discusses "My Name Is Selma."

S26E92 Aired May 06, 2021

Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles

Desi Lydic shares her pandemic-era Mother’s Day wish, Alex Gibney discusses his documentary “The Crime of the Century,” and Sara Bareilles talks about “Girls5Eva” and “Amidst the Chaos.”

S26E93 Aired May 10, 2021

Ian Manuel & Candace Parker

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a wild recall race, Ian Manuel discusses his memoir "My Time Will Come," and WNBA star Candace Parker talks about her return to the Chicago Sky.

S26E94 Aired May 11, 2021

J Balvin

Trevor examines the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers about their city's mayoral race, and Reggaeton star J Balvin discusses "The Boy From Medellin."

S26E95 Aired May 12, 2021

Michelle Zauner

Trevor highlights the GOP's ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, Jordan Klepper examines a wild 2020 election audit in Arizona, and musician Michelle Zauner discusses her book "Crying in H Mart."

S26E96 Aired May 13, 2021

Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu

Ransomware attacks pose a growing threat to the U.S., Frank Luntz discusses getting people vaccinated via the power of language, and actor Thuso Mbedu talks about “The Underground Railroad.”

S26E97 Aired May 17, 2021

Sharon Stone

The CDC's change in COVID-19 mask guidelines creates an uproar, Ronny Chieng learns about the value of NFTs, and Sharon Stone discusses her book "The Beauty of Living Twice."

S26E98 Aired May 18, 2021

Salima Koroma

Restaurants have trouble hiring new employees, Roy Wood Jr. highlights the history of Black leaders of America's labor movement, and Salima Koroma discusses her documentary "Dreamland."

S26E99 Aired May 19, 2021

Barry Jenkins & Logan Paul

The GOP tries to derail an investigation of the Capitol insurrection, filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses "The Underground Railroad," and Logan Paul talks about "Mayweather Vs. Paul."

S26E100 Aired May 20, 2021

Jeremy Lin

The pandemic creates a Zoom dysmorphia crisis, Roy Wood Jr. talks to attorney Steven Donziger about his battle with Chevron, and NBA star Jeremy Lin discusses his mental health advocacy.

S26E101 Aired June 07, 2021

Indya Moore

The coronavirus vaccination rate faces a snag in the U.S., Ronny Chieng gives a lecture on shady creative writing for the internet, and actor Indya Moore talks about their series "Pose."

S26E102 Aired June 08, 2021

Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh

Bitcoin cryptocurrency gets beleaguered on many fronts, comedian Gina Yashere talks "Cack-Handed" and "Bob Hearts Abishola," and NBA legend Chris Bosh discusses "Letters to a Young Athlete."

S26E103 Aired June 09, 2021

Yvonne Orji

Trevor examines America's crumbling water infrastructure, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover summer sports news, and comedian Yvonne Orji discusses "Bamboozled by Jesus" and "Insecure."

S26E104 Aired June 10, 2021

Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos

Violence spikes as Americans emerge from lockdown, gamer Nick Kolcheff talks about FaZe Clan and e-sports, and actor and singer Anthony Ramos discusses “In the Heights” and “Love and Lies.”

S26E105 Aired June 14, 2021

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

World leaders welcome President Biden to the G7 summit with open arms, Ronny Chieng dissects America’s outrage addiction, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses “Fight the Power.”

S26E106 Aired June 15, 2021

Christian Pulisic & Lin-Manuel Miranda

Chrissy Teigen apologizes for cyberbullying, soccer star Christian Pulisic talks about his championship wins, and Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his book "In the Heights: Finding Home."

S26E107 Aired June 16, 2021

Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay

Trevor examines the history of racial discrimination against Black farmers, author Ashley C. Ford discusses "Somebody's Daughter," and Sam Jay talks about "PAUSE with Sam Jay."

S26E108 Aired June 17, 2021

Mary J. Blige

Trevor explores the impact of streaming on the music industry, Jordan Klepper attends the MAGA Frank Rally organized by Mike Lindell, and Mary J. Blige discusses “Mary J. Blige’s My Life.”

S26E109 Aired September 13, 2021

Anthony Fauci

President Biden rolls out a major vaccination mandate, Roy Wood Jr. worries about the rise of the Mu COVID-19 variant, and Dr. Anthony Fauci talks vaccine disinformation.

S26E110 Aired September 14, 2021

Gabrielle Union

Nicki Minaj makes an anti-vaccination appeal, Dulcé Sloan investigates a sperm recession in the U.S., and Gabrielle Union discusses "You Got Anything Stronger?," her new book of essays.

S26E111 Aired September 15, 2021

Carmelo Anthony

Trevor highlights civilian deaths in Afghanistan, Desi Lydic examines the mis-treatment of women during childbirth, and Carmelo Anthony discusses “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised.”

S26E112 Aired September 16, 2021

LeVar Burton

Anderson .Paak becomes Trevor’s bandleader, Trinidad health minister Terrence Deyalsingh responds to Nicki Minaj’s vaccination misinformation, and LeVar Burton discusses his diverse career.

S26E113 Aired September 20, 2021

Aly Raisman

S26E114 Aired September 21, 2021

Rep. Pete Aguilar

S26E115 Aired September 22, 2021

Greta Thunberg

S26E116 Aired September 23, 2021

Jason Isbell