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10 Best Episodes of The Daily Show - Season 28

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

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#15 - November 1, 2022 - T-Pain (Season 28 - Episode 17)

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover gets off to a rocky start, Dulcé Sloan discusses the richness of Atlanta's Black culture with Bem Joiner, and Grammy-winning artist T-Pain chats with Trevor.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 13 votes.

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#14 - October 26, 2022 - Elizabeth Banks (Season 28 - Episode 14)

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Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz square off in a debate, Desi Lydic explores the origins of Halloween, and Elizabeth Banks discusses her movie "Call Jane."

The episode was rated 7.63 from 16 votes.

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#13 - Mike Epps (Season 28 - Episode 39)

Guest host Wanda Sykes covers Donald Trump's eulogy for a supporter, Roy Wood Jr. talks to passersby in England about American gun culture, and comedian Mike Epps discusses "The Upshaws."

The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.

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#12 - November 7, 2022 - Gabriel Iglesias (Season 28 - Episode 20)

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Democrats and Republicans scramble on the eve of the 2022 midterms, Desi Lydic investigates a poll worker shortage, and Gabriel Iglesias chats about his stand-up special "Stadium Fluffy."

The episode was rated 7.67 from 15 votes.

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#11 - October 31, 2022 - Stacey Abrams (Season 28 - Episode 16)

The Daily Show kicks off a week in Atlanta before Georgia's 2022 midterms, Michael Kosta explores the city's hot spots, and Trevor interviews Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 15 votes.

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#10 - October 5, 2022 - Maggie Haberman (Season 28 - Episode 3)

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New York Yankees star Aaron Judge makes home run history, Ronny Chieng gets a hard lesson in professional pillow fighting, and journalist Maggie Haberman discusses her book "Confidence Man."

The episode was rated 7.67 from 18 votes.

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#9 - October 12, 2022 - Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, Lester Walker (Season 28 - Episode 6)

John Fetterman faces questions about his health, Desi Lydic investigates America's paper shortage, and Ghetto Gastro's Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao and Lester Walker talk "Black Power Kitchen."

The episode was rated 7.69 from 16 votes.

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#8 - October 19, 2022 - Brandi Carlile (Season 28 - Episode 10)

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MacKenzie Scott donates nearly $85 million to the Girl Scouts, slap fighting becomes an official sport, and singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile talks about her album "In the Canyon Haze."

The episode was rated 7.71 from 17 votes.

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#7 - November 10, 2022 - Jordan Peele (Season 28 - Episode 23)

Trevor covers the big news of the day, and filmmaker Jordan Peele discusses "Wendell & Wild" and "Nope" and his podcast "Quiet Part Loud."

The episode was rated 7.71 from 14 votes.

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#6 - October 4, 2022 - Cori Bush (Season 28 - Episode 2)

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Iranian women protest their country's brutal regime, Trevor highlights Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker, and Congresswoman Cori Bush discusses her book "The Forerunner."

The episode was rated 7.73 from 15 votes.

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#5 - November 3, 2022 - Dominique Wilkins (Season 28 - Episode 19)

Barack Obama hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2022 midterms, Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. host a high-octane voting contest, and former NBA star Dominique Wilkins sits down with Trevor.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 15 votes.

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#4 - November 8, 2022 - Thuso Mbedu (Season 28 - Episode 21)

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Trevor and his correspondents provide Election Day coverage of the 2022 midterms, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black governors, and actor Thuso Mbedu talks about "The Woman King."

The episode was rated 7.87 from 15 votes.

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#3 - October 18, 2022 - Soledad O'Brien & Amy Schumer (Season 28 - Episode 9)

Trevor examines wild political ads, journalist Soledad O'Brien discusses "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," and Amy Schumer talks about the return of her show Inside Amy Schumer.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 15 votes.

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#2 - November 17, 2022 - Barack Obama (Season 28 - Episode 27)

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Nancy Pelosi steps down as House Democratic leader, and former President Barack Obama discusses the 2022 midterms and the challenges facing democracy in the U.S. and throughout the world.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 16 votes.

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#1 - December 8, 2022 - Neal Brennan (Season 28 - Episode 35)

Trevor ends his seven-year run as host of The Daily Show with fond farewells from his correspondents, a chat with comedian Neal Brennan about his Netflix special "Blocks" and more.

The episode was rated 8.70 from 20 votes.

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