The Daily Show — Season 26

01 September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall

Sep 28, 2020★ 6.0

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.

02 September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland

Sep 29, 2020★ 6.0

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.”

03 September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena

Sep 30, 2020

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."

04 October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

Oct 1, 2020★ 6.0

05 October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

Oct 5, 2020

06 October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

Oct 6, 2020

07 October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn

Oct 7, 2020

08 October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

Oct 8, 2020

09 October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

Oct 13, 2020★ 7.0

10 October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

Oct 14, 2020★ 5.0

11 October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

Oct 15, 2020

12 October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres

Oct 20, 2020★ 8.0

13 October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

Oct 21, 2020★ 5.0

14 October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

Oct 22, 2020

15 October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones

Oct 23, 2020★ 6.0

16 October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

Oct 26, 2020★ 6.0

17 October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

Oct 27, 2020★ 7.0

18 October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

Oct 28, 2020★ 5.0

19 October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

Oct 29, 2020

20 Michael Harriot

Nov 2, 2020

21 Live Coverage of Election Night

Nov 3, 2020★ 6.0

22 Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos

Nov 4, 202045m★ 7.0

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.

23 Soledad O'Brien

Nov 5, 2020★ 7.0

24 Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

Nov 9, 2020★ 7.0

25 Lenny Kravitz

Nov 10, 2020★ 6.0

26 Halsey

Nov 11, 2020

27 Megan Rapinoe & Forest Whitaker

Nov 12, 2020★ 5.0

28 Ta-Nehisi Coates

Nov 16, 2020

29 Kevin Hart

Nov 17, 2020★ 6.0

30 Lucy McBath & Lindsey Vonn

Nov 18, 2020★ 6.0

31 Bill Gates

Nov 19, 2020

32 Stephen Curry

Nov 30, 2020★ 6.0

33 Ernest Cline & Rosie Perez

Dec 1, 2020

34 Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox

Dec 2, 2020★ 6.0

35 Ludacris

Dec 3, 2020

36 Method Man

Dec 7, 2020

37 Ijeoma Oluo & Busta Rhymes

Dec 8, 2020

38 George Wallace

Dec 9, 2020★ 5.0

39 Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston

Dec 10, 2020

40 Pharrell Williams

Dec 14, 2020★ 6.0

41 Barack Obama

Dec 15, 2020

42 James Corden & Tessa Thompson

Dec 16, 2020

43 Carey Mulligan

Jan 19, 2021

44 Stacey Abrams

Jan 20, 2021

45 Jelani Cobb

Jan 21, 2021

46 Nnamdi Asomugha

Jan 25, 2021★ 6.0

47 Stanley Nelson

Jan 26, 2021★ 7.0

48 Amanda Gorman

Jan 27, 2021

49 Doug Henwood & Regina King

Jan 28, 2021

50 Jeremy O. Harris

Feb 1, 2021★ 7.0

51 Ibram X. Kendi

Feb 2, 2021★ 6.0

52 Dax Shepard

Feb 3, 2021★ 6.0

53 Cori Bush

Feb 4, 2021★ 6.0

54 Atul Gawande & Leonard Fournette

Feb 8, 2021★ 6.0

55 Robin Roberts & Noah Centineo

Feb 9, 2021

56 Radha Blank

Feb 10, 2021★ 5.0

57 Daniel Kaluuya

Feb 11, 2021★ 6.0

58 Neil Patrick Harris

Feb 15, 2021★ 7.0

59 Bill Gates

Feb 16, 2021★ 7.0

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.”

60 Heather McGhee

Feb 17, 2021★ 7.0

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.”

61 Russell Westbrook

Feb 18, 2021

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.

62 Sharon McMahon

Feb 22, 2021

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

63 Hugh Evans

Feb 23, 2021

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.

64 Andra Day

Feb 24, 2021

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.”

65 Kevin Garnett

Feb 25, 2021

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.”

66 Marlee Matlin

Mar 1, 2021★ 4.0

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.”

67 Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.

Mar 2, 2021

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.”

68 Kelly Marie Tran

Mar 3, 2021

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.”

69 Michael Kiwanuka

Mar 4, 2021

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.”

70 Eddie Murphy

Mar 15, 2021

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."

71 Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee

Mar 16, 2021★ 7.0

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.

72 Cynthia Erivo

Mar 17, 2021★ 6.0

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."

73 Arsenio Hall

Mar 18, 2021

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."

74 Michelle Obama

Mar 22, 2021★ 7.0

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.

75 Eric Andre

Mar 23, 2021★ 6.0

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."

76 Nomzamo Mbatha

Mar 24, 2021

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."

77 Carl L. Hart

Apr 5, 2021

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.”

78 Garrett Bradley & Morgan Freeman

Apr 6, 2021★ 5.0

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.

79 Danielle Brooks

Apr 7, 2021★ 5.0

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.”

80 Lee Isaac Chung

Apr 8, 2021★ 6.0

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.”

81 Miguel

Apr 12, 2021

82 Katherine Maher & Travon Free

Apr 13, 2021

83 Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae

Apr 14, 2021★ 6.0

84 Skye Fitzgerald

Apr 15, 2021★ 6.0

85 Vic Mensa

Apr 26, 2021

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.”

86 Tarana Burke & Brené Brown

Apr 27, 2021

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."

87 Anthony Mackie

Apr 28, 2021★ 6.0

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.”

88 Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez

Apr 29, 2021★ 6.0

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.”

89 Michael B. Jordan

May 3, 2021★ 6.0

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.”

90 Elizabeth Warren

May 4, 2021

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."

91 Selma van de Perre

May 5, 2021

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."

92 Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles

May 6, 2021★ 6.0

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.”

93 Ian Manuel & Candace Parker

May 10, 2021★ 5.0

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.

94 J Balvin

May 11, 2021★ 5.0

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."

95 Michelle Zauner

May 12, 2021

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."

96 Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu

May 13, 2021★ 6.0

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.”

97 Sharon Stone

May 17, 2021

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."

98 Salima Koroma

May 18, 2021

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."

99 Barry Jenkins & Logan Paul

May 19, 2021★ 6.0

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."

100 Jeremy Lin

May 20, 2021★ 6.0

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.

101 Indya Moore

Jun 7, 2021★ 5.0

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."

102 Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh

Jun 8, 2021★ 5.0

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."

103 Yvonne Orji

Jun 9, 2021

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."

104 Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos

Jun 10, 2021

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.”

105 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Jun 14, 2021

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.”

106 Christian Pulisic & Lin-Manuel Miranda

Jun 15, 2021

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."

107 Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay

Jun 16, 2021★ 6.0

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."

108 Mary J. Blige

Jun 17, 2021

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.”

109 Anthony Fauci

Sep 13, 2021

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.

110 Gabrielle Union

Sep 14, 2021

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.

111 Carmelo Anthony

Sep 15, 2021

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.”

112 LeVar Burton

Sep 16, 2021

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.

113 Aly Raisman

Sep 20, 2021

114 Rep. Pete Aguilar

Sep 21, 2021

115 Greta Thunberg

Sep 22, 2021

116 Jason Isbell

Sep 23, 2021