The Daily Show

10 Best Episodes of The Daily Show - Season 18

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Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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The Daily Show - S18E29

#15 - Neil Young (Season 18 - Episode 29)

John McCain and Lindsey Graham attack Susan Rice, Marcia Fudge attacks their attack, Jason Jones examines political consulting, and Neil Young brings vinyl sound to digital.

The episode was rated 8.41 from 22 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E31

#14 - Denis Leary (Season 18 - Episode 31)

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Fox News continues fighting the war on Christmas, Congress debates the filibuster, and Denis Leary spreads holiday cheer in his book, "Merry F**kin' Christmas".

The episode was rated 8.43 from 23 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E107

#13 - Bill O'Reilly (Season 18 - Episode 107)

The IRS proves short on answers, Apple answers for its tax dodge, Peggy Noonan ranks presidential scandals, and Bill O'Reilly considers the Obama administration's troubles.

The episode was rated 8.44 from 57 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E20

#12 - Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now (Season 18 - Episode 20)

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Election night wraps up, the Best F#@king News Team Ever reports future election results, and Samantha Bee interviews undecided voters.

The episode was rated 8.44 from 18 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E87

#11 - Ricky Gervais (Season 18 - Episode 87)

CNN goes down speculation road, the United States is accused of torture, and Ricky Gervais brings back his character from "The Office".

The episode was rated 8.47 from 53 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E144

#10 - Simon Pegg (Season 18 - Episode 144)

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Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".

The episode was rated 8.48 from 79 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E9

#9 - J. K. Rowling (Season 18 - Episode 9)

Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martha Raddatz draws praise as debate moderator, and author J.K. Rowling discusses writing a novel without magic or Harry Potter.

The episode was rated 8.50 from 20 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E112

#8 - No Guests (Season 18 - Episode 112)

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New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.

The episode was rated 8.54 from 54 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E13

#7 - D.L. Hughley (Season 18 - Episode 13)

The conservative media exploits an Obama sound bite, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee follow the President's last campaign, and DL Hughley explains "The Endangered List".

The episode was rated 8.57 from 23 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E26

#6 - Andrew Napolitano (Season 18 - Episode 26)

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Mitt Romney accuses President Obama of bribery, Al Madrigal investigates Arizona's legislative landscape, and Andrew Napolitano waxes Constitutional.

The episode was rated 8.57 from 21 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E91

#5 - Bassem Youssef (Season 18 - Episode 91)

Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.

The episode was rated 8.59 from 44 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E125

#4 - Aaron Sorkin (Season 18 - Episode 125)

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The George Zimmerman murder trial concludes, Al Madrigal questions Latinos about other Latinos, and Aaron Sorkin talks CNN and "The Newsroom".

The episode was rated 8.62 from 68 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E18

#3 - Bob Woodruff (Season 18 - Episode 18)

Ohio suffers a storm of political ads, Jason Jones and John Oliver raise student council election funds, and Bob Woodruff promotes the "Stand Up For Heroes" fundraiser.

The episode was rated 8.71 from 17 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E12

#2 - Barack Obama (Season 18 - Episode 12)

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Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.

The episode was rated 8.75 from 24 votes.

The Daily Show - S18E21

#1 - Nate Silver (Season 18 - Episode 21)

Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney, Karl Rove refuses to admit defeat, Fox News plays the blame game, and Nate Silver explains his forecasting methodology.

The episode was rated 8.76 from 21 votes.

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