Episodes

Michael Pollan

Episode 1

Michael Pollan

Jan 04, 2010

A Nigerian terrorist tries to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas day. The Best F**king News Team helps Tiger Woods find a new religion, and Michael Pollan encourages Americans to eat healthy food.

George Lucas

Episode 2

George Lucas

Jan 05, 2010

John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.

Admn. Mike Mullen

Episode 3

Admn. Mike Mullen

Jan 06, 2010

Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Episode 4

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Jan 07, 2010

President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.

John Yoo

Episode 5

John Yoo

Jan 11, 2010

John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.

Paul Ingrassia

Episode 6

Paul Ingrassia

Jan 12, 2010

Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.

Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band

Episode 7

Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band

Jan 13, 2010

Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Episode 8

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Jan 14, 2010

Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.

David M. Walker

Episode 9

David M. Walker

Jan 18, 2010

Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.

Colin Firth

Episode 10

Colin Firth

Jan 19, 2010

Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.

Wed, Jan 20, 2010

Episode 11

Wed, Jan 20, 2010

Jan 20, 2010

Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.

Julie Andrews

Episode 12

Julie Andrews

Jan 21, 2010

Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.

Bill Gates

Episode 13

Bill Gates

Jan 25, 2010

John Oliver celebrates a huge victory for corporations, and Bill Gates starts Twittering.

Elizabeth Warren

Episode 14

Elizabeth Warren

Jan 26, 2010

Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.

Ethan Watters

Episode 15

Ethan Watters

Jan 27, 2010

The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Episode 16

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Jan 28, 2010

Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.

Austan Goolsbee

Episode 17

Austan Goolsbee

Feb 01, 2010

Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.

Brian Williams

Episode 18

Brian Williams

Feb 02, 2010

Jason Jones speeds in his Camry, and Brian Williams remembers his prom night with Jon.

Atul Gawande

Episode 19

Atul Gawande

Feb 03, 2010

Sam Bee learns how hard it is to be a man, and Atul Gawande hopes to save lives with a checklist.

Rep. Anthony Weiner

Episode 20

Rep. Anthony Weiner

Feb 04, 2010

Rachel Maddow eviscerates everyone, and Anthony Weiner fights for health care reform.

Jenny Sanford

Episode 21

Jenny Sanford

Feb 08, 2010

Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.

Newt Gingrich

Episode 22

Newt Gingrich

Feb 09, 2010

Richard Shelby releases nominees, and Newt Gingrich discusses the radical Obama administration.

Willie Mays

Episode 23

Willie Mays

Feb 10, 2010

Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.

Lee Daniels

Episode 24

Lee Daniels

Feb 11, 2010

Iran launches pets into space, and Lee Daniels believes in the intelligence of the American audience.

Ricky Gervais

Episode 25

Ricky Gervais

Feb 22, 2010

CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.

Jeff Garlin

Episode 26

Jeff Garlin

Feb 23, 2010

Wyatt Cenac looks into Bank of America's hidden fees, and Jeff Garlin discusses his food addiction.

Tracy Morgan

Episode 27

Tracy Morgan

Feb 24, 2010

John Hodgman tries to fix the Winter Olympics, and Tracy Morgan dreams of opening Chickendales.

Rep. James Clyburn

Episode 28

Rep. James Clyburn

Feb 25, 2010

John Oliver covers the bipartisan summit after-party, and James Clyburn recalls his healthy lunch.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Episode 29

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Mar 01, 2010

Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.

Robert Pattinson

Episode 30

Robert Pattinson

Mar 02, 2010

Samantha Bee tries to find Jonah Falcon a job, and Robert Pattinson worries about over-saturation.

Lynne Olson

Episode 31

Lynne Olson

Mar 03, 2010

Sarah Palin does stand-up comedy, and Lynne Olson looks at the start of the Anglo-American alliance.

Scott Patterson

Episode 32

Scott Patterson

Mar 04, 2010

Jon tries Chat Roulette, and Scott Patterson describes the quants controlling Wall Street.

Harry Markopolos

Episode 33

Harry Markopolos

Mar 08, 2010

John Oliver thanks everyone for the Iraq invasion, and Harry Markopolos discusses Wall Street fraud.

Marc Thiessen

Episode 34

Marc Thiessen

Mar 09, 2010

Conservative lawyers attack Liz Cheney, and Marc Thiessen discusses the rights of enemy combatants.

Jerry Seinfeld

Episode 35

Jerry Seinfeld

Mar 10, 2010

Eric Massa disappoints Glenn Beck, and Jerry Seinfeld sees the humor in marriage.

Eamon Javers

Episode 36

Eamon Javers

Mar 11, 2010

Obama campaigns for health care reform, and Eamon Javers exposes the world of corporate espionage.

Michael Lewis

Episode 37

Michael Lewis

Mar 15, 2010

Aasif Mandvi dresses up as Captain Moneybags, and Michael Lewis discusses subprime mortgages.

Jude Law

Episode 38

Jude Law

Mar 16, 2010

Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill, and Jude Law discusses health care.

Snoop Dogg

Episode 39

Snoop Dogg

Mar 17, 2010

The Texas school board votes against Oscar Romero, and Snoop Dogg discusses his GPS voice.

Gary Locke

Episode 40

Gary Locke

Mar 18, 2010

Jon warns America about progressivism, and Gary Locke discusses the census form.

Ben Stiller

Episode 41

Ben Stiller

Mar 29, 2010

Jason Jones proves how racist basketball has become, and Ben Stiller invites Jon over for Seder.

Robin Williams

Episode 42

Robin Williams

Mar 30, 2010

Sarah Palin tries to save John McCain, and Robin Williams discusses his new cow valve.

Roxana Saberi

Episode 43

Roxana Saberi

Mar 31, 2010

A C-SPAN host takes a racist phone call, and Roxana Saberi describes her ordeal in an Iranian prison.

Liz Claman

Episode 44

Liz Claman

Apr 01, 2010

CNN hires Erick Erickson, and Liz Claman compares Wall Street to a casino.

Reza Aslan

Episode 45

Reza Aslan

Apr 05, 2010

Insurance companies look for a way to deny kids, and Reza Aslan questions the war in Afghanistan.

Capt. Richard Phillips

Episode 46

Capt. Richard Phillips

Apr 06, 2010

Tiger Woods returns to golf, and Richard Phillips describes his capture by Somali pirates.

Steve Carell

Episode 47

Steve Carell

Apr 07, 2010

Michael Steele plays the race card, and Jon doesn't remember Steve Carell.

David Remnick

Episode 48

David Remnick

Apr 08, 2010

Obama signs a treaty to limit nuclear arms, and David Remnick discusses Obama's ambition.

Bryan Cranston

Episode 49

Bryan Cranston

Apr 12, 2010
Rachel Maddow

Episode 50

Rachel Maddow

Apr 13, 2010
Richard R. Burt

Episode 51

Richard R. Burt

Apr 14, 2010
Tracy Morgan

Episode 52

Tracy Morgan

Apr 15, 2010
Rep. John Dingell

Episode 53

Rep. John Dingell

Apr 19, 2010
John O'Hara

Episode 54

John O'Hara

Apr 20, 2010
Fred Pearce

Episode 55

Fred Pearce

Apr 21, 2010
Zoe Saldana

Episode 56

Zoe Saldana

Apr 22, 2010
Lisa P. Jackson

Episode 57

Lisa P. Jackson

Apr 26, 2010
Richard Whittle

Episode 58

Richard Whittle

Apr 27, 2010
Ken Blackwell

Episode 59

Ken Blackwell

Apr 28, 2010
Michael Caine

Episode 60

Michael Caine

Apr 29, 2010
Jonathan Eig

Episode 61

Jonathan Eig

May 03, 2010
Rosalynn Carter

Episode 62

Rosalynn Carter

May 04, 2010
Jon Meacham

Episode 63

Jon Meacham

May 05, 2010
Mario Batali

Episode 64

Mario Batali

May 06, 2010
Jack Rakove

Episode 65

Jack Rakove

May 10, 2010
Sebastian Junger

Episode 66

Sebastian Junger

May 11, 2010
Michael Patrick King

Episode 67

Michael Patrick King

May 12, 2010
Ian Bremmer

Episode 68

Ian Bremmer

May 13, 2010
Arthur Brooks

Episode 69

Arthur Brooks

Jun 01, 2010
Morgan Freeman

Episode 70

Morgan Freeman

8.0
Jun 02, 2010
Jonah Hill

Episode 71

Jonah Hill

Jun 03, 2010
John C. Reilly

Episode 72

John C. Reilly

Jun 07, 2010
Christopher Hitchens

Episode 73

Christopher Hitchens

Jun 08, 2010
Spencer Wells

Episode 74

Spencer Wells

Jun 09, 2010
Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Episode 75

Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Jun 10, 2010
Betty White

Episode 76

Betty White

Jun 14, 2010
James Tabor

Episode 77

James Tabor

Jun 15, 2010
Louis C.K.

Episode 78

Louis C.K.

Jun 16, 2010
Fred Thompson

Episode 79

Fred Thompson

Jun 17, 2010
Josh Fox

Episode 80

Josh Fox

7.0
Jun 21, 2010

The writer and filmmaker discusses his latest documentary about the environmental and social impact of the largest natural gas drilling boom in history.

Cameron Diaz

Episode 81

Cameron Diaz

Jun 22, 2010
Dr. Connie Mariano

Episode 82

Dr. Connie Mariano

Jun 23, 2010
Adam Sandler, Chris Rock

Episode 83

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock

Jun 24, 2010
David Axelrod

Episode 84

David Axelrod

Jun 28, 2010
Helen Mirren

Episode 85

Helen Mirren

Jun 29, 2010

The Academy Award-winning actor discusses her latest film about Nevada's first legal brothel.

Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley

Episode 86

Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley

Jun 30, 2010

From the U.S. soccer team, Landon Donovan and manager Bob Bradley.

Jere Van Dyk

Episode 87

Jere Van Dyk

Jul 01, 2010

Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk talks about his new book "Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban".

Denis Leary

Episode 88

Denis Leary

Jul 05, 2010

Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks about the new season of Rescue Me.

Julianne Moore

Episode 89

Julianne Moore

Jul 06, 2010

Actress Julianne Moore talks about technology, acting and crying on cue.

Daniel Okrent

Episode 90

Daniel Okrent

Jul 07, 2010
Marilynne Robinson

Episode 91

Marilynne Robinson

Jul 08, 2010

Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson talks about her new book "Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self".

William Rosen

Episode 92

William Rosen

Jul 26, 2010
Fareed Zakaria

Episode 93

Fareed Zakaria

Jul 27, 2010
Robert O'Connell

Episode 94

Robert O'Connell

Jul 28, 2010
Liev Schreiber

Episode 95

Liev Schreiber

Jul 29, 2010
Mary Roach

Episode 96

Mary Roach

7.0
Aug 02, 2010
Will Ferrell

Episode 97

Will Ferrell

Aug 03, 2010
Bruce Henderson

Episode 98

Bruce Henderson

Aug 04, 2010
Akbar Ahmed

Episode 99

Akbar Ahmed

Aug 05, 2010
Jason Bateman

Episode 100

Jason Bateman

Aug 10, 2010

The star of "Arrested Development" and "Extract" returns to the show to talk about his new movie with Jennifer Aniston and Jeff Goldblum.

Laura Linney

Episode 101

Laura Linney

Aug 11, 2010
Arcade Fire

Episode 102

Arcade Fire

Aug 12, 2010

The band Arcade Fire plays a song from their new album "The Suburbs".

Emma Thompson

Episode 103

Emma Thompson

Aug 16, 2010

The Academy Award-winning actor talks about her latest movie tonight on the show.

Dick Armey

Episode 104

Dick Armey

Aug 17, 2010
Edward Kohn

Episode 105

Edward Kohn

Aug 18, 2010
Jennifer Aniston

Episode 106

Jennifer Aniston

7.0
Aug 19, 2010
Rod Blagojevich

Episode 107

Rod Blagojevich

Aug 23, 2010
Brian Williams

Episode 108

Brian Williams

Aug 24, 2010
Drew Barrymore

Episode 109

Drew Barrymore

Aug 25, 2010
Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Episode 110

Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Aug 26, 2010
Tim Gunn

Episode 111

Tim Gunn

Sep 07, 2010

The "Project Runway" co-host discusses his new book about how to "make it work" in your career, relationships and life.

Gov. Tim Kaine

Episode 112

Gov. Tim Kaine

Sep 08, 2010
Meghan McCain

Episode 113

Meghan McCain

Sep 09, 2010
Ben Affleck

Episode 114

Ben Affleck

Sep 13, 2010

The actor and director returns to the show to talk about his latest project.

Tony Blair

Episode 115

Tony Blair

Sep 14, 2010
Jon Hamm

Episode 116

Jon Hamm

Sep 15, 2010
Bill Clinton

Episode 117

Bill Clinton

Sep 16, 2010

Jon announces the Rally to Restore Sanity, and Bill Clinton contributes to the economic stimulus.

Jimmy Carter

Episode 118

Jimmy Carter

Sep 20, 2010

The 39th President of the United States returns to The Daily Show to discuss his new book.

Sigourney Weaver

Episode 119

Sigourney Weaver

Sep 21, 2010

President Obama meets his kryptonite, and Sigourney Weaver remembers her high school years.

Edward Norton

Episode 120

Edward Norton

Sep 22, 2010

The Senate fails to repeal "don't ask, don't tell," and Edward Norton thinks Robert De Niro is weird.

His Majesty King Abdullah II

Episode 121

His Majesty King Abdullah II

Sep 23, 2010

Republicans unveil their new ideas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan hopes for Middle East peace.

Bill O'Reilly

Episode 122

Bill O'Reilly

Sep 27, 2010

Stephen Colbert ruins Congress, and Bill O'Reilly refuses to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity.

Arianna Huffington

Episode 123

Arianna Huffington

Sep 28, 2010
Linda Polman

Episode 124

Linda Polman

Sep 29, 2010
Justin Timberlake

Episode 125

Justin Timberlake

Sep 30, 2010
Sam Harris

Episode 126

Sam Harris

Oct 04, 2010
Bruce Willis

Episode 127

Bruce Willis

Oct 05, 2010
Philip Dray

Episode 128

Philip Dray

Oct 06, 2010
Naomi Watts

Episode 129

Naomi Watts

Oct 07, 2010
Johnny Knoxville

Episode 130

Johnny Knoxville

Oct 11, 2010
Rep. Eric Cantor

Episode 131

Rep. Eric Cantor

Oct 12, 2010

The House minority whip discusses his book promoting the new generation of Republican leaders.

Condoleezza Rice

Episode 132

Condoleezza Rice

Oct 13, 2010
David Rakoff

Episode 133

David Rakoff

Oct 14, 2010
Austan Goolsbee

Episode 134

Austan Goolsbee

Oct 25, 2010

Chariman, President's Council of Economic Adviser. The economist and former journalist discusses the administration's plan for restoring the economy.

Sen. Ted Kaufman

Episode 135

Sen. Ted Kaufman

Oct 26, 2010

The former Joe Biden staffer talks about his brief term in the Senate and what will happen to the Democrats after November 2.

President Barack Obama

Episode 136

President Barack Obama

Oct 27, 2010
Washington Recap

Episode 137

Washington Recap

Oct 28, 2010
Zach Galifianakis

Episode 138

Zach Galifianakis

8.0
Nov 01, 2010
Michael Beschloss

Episode 139

Michael Beschloss

Nov 02, 2010
Chris Wallace

Episode 140

Chris Wallace

Nov 03, 2010
David Sedaris

Episode 141

David Sedaris

Nov 04, 2010
Gov. Rick Perry

Episode 142

Gov. Rick Perry

Nov 08, 2010

Rick Perry: Author, "Fed Up!" The Texas governor discusses his new book about the failure of Washington to serve the people.

Episode 143

Harrison Ford

Nov 09, 2010

Harrison Ford: Actor, "Morning Glory" The acclaimed movie star returns to the show to talk about his latest film.

Episode 144

Mick Foley

7.0
Nov 10, 2010

Episode 145

Rosario Dawson

Nov 11, 2010

Episode 146

Marion Jones

Nov 15, 2010

The former Olympic track star talks about finding a road to redemption after her career-ending performance enhancing drug conviction.

Episode 147

Bethany McLean

Nov 16, 2010

Episode 148

Jay-Z

Nov 17, 2010

Episode 149

Philip K. Howard

6.0
Nov 18, 2010
Judah Friedlander

Episode 150

Judah Friedlander

Nov 29, 2010

The actor and comedian discusses the most important book in karate history, which he just wrote.

Susan Casey

Episode 151

Susan Casey

Nov 30, 2010
Sting

Episode 152

Sting

Dec 01, 2010
Stacey Schiff

Episode 153

Stacey Schiff

Dec 02, 2010
Gen. Hugh Shelton

Episode 154

Gen. Hugh Shelton

Dec 06, 2010

In this complete, unedited interview, Hugh Shelton discusses Julian Assange's threat to national security and expresses his concerns over the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell.

Seth Green

Episode 155

Seth Green

Dec 07, 2010

Creator, "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Special" The actor and director talks about his latest Star Wars parody.

Michelle Williams

Episode 156

Michelle Williams

Dec 08, 2010

Episode 157

Edmund Morris

Dec 09, 2010

Author Edmund Morris discusses Teddy Roosevelt.

Gordon Brown

Episode 158

Gordon Brown

Dec 13, 2010

John Oliver and Olivia Munn sell riot souvenirs, and Gordon Brown discusses the financial crisis.

Ricky Gervais

Episode 159

Ricky Gervais

Dec 14, 2010
Paul Rudd

Episode 160

Paul Rudd

Dec 15, 2010
Mike Huckabee

Episode 161

Mike Huckabee

Dec 16, 2010