The Daily Show

10 Best Episodes of The Daily Show - Season 22

Trevor Noah and The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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

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#15 - Kerry Washington (Season 22 - Episode 109)

Trevor reviews the ongoing turmoil within the Trump administration, Desi Lydic interviews an excessively honest politician, and Kerry Washington chats about "Scandal."

The episode was rated 7.75 from 118 votes.

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#14 - Tomi Lahren (Season 22 - Episode 30)

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Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. examine Trump administration nominees Jeff Sessions and Steven Mnuchin, and "Tomi" host Tomi Lahren talks about being a voice for conservatism.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 120 votes.

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#13 - Evan Osnos (Season 22 - Episode 71)

Jordan Klepper looks at Jeff Sessions's scandalous talks with Russia, Adam Lowitt examines recent anti-Semitic attacks, and Evan Osnos discusses his New Yorker cover story.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 143 votes.

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#12 - D.L. Hughley (Season 22 - Episode 105)

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President Trump's rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey begins to unravel, Russian officials visit the White House, and D.L. Hughley discusses "The D.L. Hughley Show."

The episode was rated 7.76 from 89 votes.

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#11 - Michael Peña (Season 22 - Episode 81)

SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch faces his Senate confirmation hearing, Hasan Minhaj and Roy Wood Jr. enter another round of Third Month Mania, and Michael Peña discusses "CHIPS."

The episode was rated 7.79 from 141 votes.

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#10 - Al Franken (Season 22 - Episode 112)

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President Trump withdraws the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Jim Jefferies weighs in on the White House's woes, and Senator Al Franken discusses "Giant of the Senate."

The episode was rated 7.80 from 95 votes.

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#9 - Jerrod Carmichael (Season 22 - Episode 124)

Senate Republicans unveil their Affordable Care Act replacement, Hasan Minhaj talks to fired federal prosecutor Preet Bharara, and Jerrod Carmichael discusses "Transformers."

The episode was rated 7.80 from 81 votes.

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#8 - Xiuhtezcatl Martinez (Season 22 - Episode 149)

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President Trump puts the future of DACA into the hands of Congress, North Korea continues testing nuclear missiles, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez discusses his book "We Rise."

The episode was rated 7.80 from 46 votes.

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#7 - Joy Reid (Season 22 - Episode 146)

An email to a Trump business associate reveals a possible Kremlin connection, Roy Wood Jr. discusses NFL head injuries, and Joy Reid explains how Democrats can win elections.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 46 votes.

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#6 - Laurence Fishburne (Season 22 - Episode 55)

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Donald Trump gives his first interview as president, Trevor examines the actual inaugural cake, and Laurence Fishburne talks about playing Nelson Mandela in "Madiba."

The episode was rated 7.85 from 150 votes.

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#5 - Bassem Youssef (Season 22 - Episode 79)

Trevor looks at Fox News's influence in the White House, the FBI and NSA dispute President Trump's wiretapping claims, and Bassem Youssef discusses "Revolution for Dummies."

The episode was rated 7.85 from 149 votes.

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#4 - Neil deGrasse Tyson (Season 22 - Episode 145)

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President Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Michael Kosta explains presidential clemency, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."

The episode was rated 7.87 from 52 votes.

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#3 - Keegan-Michael Key (Season 22 - Episode 42)

The GOP prepares to repeal Obamacare, Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic examine congressional gridlock, and Keegan-Michael Key gives his final address as Obama's anger translator.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 127 votes.

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#2 - Xavier Becerra (Season 22 - Episode 5)

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Donald Trump brags about groping women in a 2005 video, Trevor likens Trump to an African dictator, and Xavier Becerra discusses Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 121 votes.

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#1 - President Barack Obama (Season 22 - Episode 36)

Trevor sits down with President Obama at the White House to discuss Russia's impact on the 2016 election, the incoming Trump administration and responses to modern racism.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 154 votes.

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