The Daily Show

10 Best Episodes of The Daily Show - Season 26

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 - Bill Gates (Season 26 - Episode 31)

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The episode was rated 7.67 from 21 votes.

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#14 - October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren (Season 26 - Episode 14)

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The episode was rated 7.67 from 15 votes.

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#13 - J Balvin (Season 26 - Episode 94)

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."

The episode was rated 7.68 from 19 votes.

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#12 - Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee (Season 26 - Episode 71)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 16 votes.

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#11 - Elizabeth Warren (Season 26 - Episode 90)

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."

The episode was rated 7.71 from 17 votes.

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#10 - Barack Obama (Season 26 - Episode 41)

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The episode was rated 7.71 from 21 votes.

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#9 - Yvonne Orji (Season 26 - Episode 103)

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."

The episode was rated 7.77 from 13 votes.

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#8 - September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena (Season 26 - Episode 3)

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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."

The episode was rated 7.77 from 22 votes.

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#7 - Carmelo Anthony (Season 26 - Episode 111)

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.”

The episode was rated 7.82 from 11 votes.

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#6 - Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles (Season 26 - Episode 92)

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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.”

The episode was rated 7.83 from 12 votes.

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#5 - Selma van de Perre (Season 26 - Episode 91)

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."

The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.

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#4 - Aly Raisman (Season 26 - Episode 113)

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The episode was rated 8.00 from 11 votes.

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#3 - Greta Thunberg (Season 26 - Episode 115)

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The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.

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#2 - LeVar Burton (Season 26 - Episode 112)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.

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#1 - Michelle Obama (Season 26 - Episode 74)

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.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 18 votes.

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