
Season 15
The Daily Show
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Michael Pollan
A Nigerian terrorist tries to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas day. The Best F**king News Team helps Tiger Woods find a new religion, and Michael Pollan encourages Americans to eat healthy food.

George Lucas
John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.
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Admn. Mike Mullen
Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.

Maggie Gyllenhaal
President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.
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John Yoo
John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.

Paul Ingrassia
Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.

Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band
Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.

Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.

David M. Walker
Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.

Colin Firth
Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.

Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.

Julie Andrews
Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.

Bill Gates
John Oliver celebrates a huge victory for corporations, and Bill Gates starts Twittering.

Elizabeth Warren
Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.

Ethan Watters
The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.

Doris Kearns Goodwin
Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.

Austan Goolsbee
Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.

Brian Williams
Jason Jones speeds in his Camry, and Brian Williams remembers his prom night with Jon.

Atul Gawande
Sam Bee learns how hard it is to be a man, and Atul Gawande hopes to save lives with a checklist.

Rep. Anthony Weiner
Rachel Maddow eviscerates everyone, and Anthony Weiner fights for health care reform.

Jenny Sanford
Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.

Newt Gingrich
Richard Shelby releases nominees, and Newt Gingrich discusses the radical Obama administration.

Willie Mays
Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.

Lee Daniels
Iran launches pets into space, and Lee Daniels believes in the intelligence of the American audience.

Ricky Gervais
CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.

Jeff Garlin
Wyatt Cenac looks into Bank of America's hidden fees, and Jeff Garlin discusses his food addiction.

Tracy Morgan
John Hodgman tries to fix the Winter Olympics, and Tracy Morgan dreams of opening Chickendales.

Rep. James Clyburn
John Oliver covers the bipartisan summit after-party, and James Clyburn recalls his healthy lunch.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.

Robert Pattinson
Samantha Bee tries to find Jonah Falcon a job, and Robert Pattinson worries about over-saturation.

Lynne Olson
Sarah Palin does stand-up comedy, and Lynne Olson looks at the start of the Anglo-American alliance.

Scott Patterson
Jon tries Chat Roulette, and Scott Patterson describes the quants controlling Wall Street.
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Harry Markopolos
John Oliver thanks everyone for the Iraq invasion, and Harry Markopolos discusses Wall Street fraud.

Marc Thiessen
Conservative lawyers attack Liz Cheney, and Marc Thiessen discusses the rights of enemy combatants.

Jerry Seinfeld
Eric Massa disappoints Glenn Beck, and Jerry Seinfeld sees the humor in marriage.

Eamon Javers
Obama campaigns for health care reform, and Eamon Javers exposes the world of corporate espionage.

Michael Lewis
Aasif Mandvi dresses up as Captain Moneybags, and Michael Lewis discusses subprime mortgages.

Jude Law
Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill, and Jude Law discusses health care.

Snoop Dogg
The Texas school board votes against Oscar Romero, and Snoop Dogg discusses his GPS voice.

Gary Locke
Jon warns America about progressivism, and Gary Locke discusses the census form.

Ben Stiller
Jason Jones proves how racist basketball has become, and Ben Stiller invites Jon over for Seder.

Robin Williams
Sarah Palin tries to save John McCain, and Robin Williams discusses his new cow valve.

Roxana Saberi
A C-SPAN host takes a racist phone call, and Roxana Saberi describes her ordeal in an Iranian prison.

Liz Claman
CNN hires Erick Erickson, and Liz Claman compares Wall Street to a casino.

Reza Aslan
Insurance companies look for a way to deny kids, and Reza Aslan questions the war in Afghanistan.

Capt. Richard Phillips
Tiger Woods returns to golf, and Richard Phillips describes his capture by Somali pirates.

Steve Carell
Michael Steele plays the race card, and Jon doesn't remember Steve Carell.

David Remnick
Obama signs a treaty to limit nuclear arms, and David Remnick discusses Obama's ambition.

Bryan Cranston

Rachel Maddow

Richard R. Burt

Tracy Morgan

Rep. John Dingell
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John O'Hara

Fred Pearce

Zoe Saldana

Lisa P. Jackson

Richard Whittle

Ken Blackwell

Michael Caine

Jonathan Eig

Rosalynn Carter

Jon Meacham

Mario Batali

Jack Rakove

Sebastian Junger

Michael Patrick King

Ian Bremmer

Arthur Brooks

Morgan Freeman
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Jonah Hill

John C. Reilly

Christopher Hitchens

Spencer Wells

Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Betty White
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James Tabor

Louis C.K.

Fred Thompson

Josh Fox
The writer and filmmaker discusses his latest documentary about the environmental and social impact of the largest natural gas drilling boom in history.

Cameron Diaz

Dr. Connie Mariano

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock

David Axelrod

Helen Mirren
The Academy Award-winning actor discusses her latest film about Nevada's first legal brothel.

Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley
From the U.S. soccer team, Landon Donovan and manager Bob Bradley.

Jere Van Dyk
Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk talks about his new book "Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban".

Denis Leary
Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks about the new season of Rescue Me.
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Julianne Moore
Actress Julianne Moore talks about technology, acting and crying on cue.
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Daniel Okrent

Marilynne Robinson
Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson talks about her new book "Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self".

William Rosen

Fareed Zakaria

Robert O'Connell

Liev Schreiber
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Mary Roach

Will Ferrell
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Bruce Henderson

Akbar Ahmed

Jason Bateman
The star of "Arrested Development" and "Extract" returns to the show to talk about his new movie with Jennifer Aniston and Jeff Goldblum.
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Laura Linney
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Arcade Fire
The band Arcade Fire plays a song from their new album "The Suburbs".

Emma Thompson
The Academy Award-winning actor talks about her latest movie tonight on the show.

Dick Armey

Edward Kohn

Jennifer Aniston
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Rod Blagojevich
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Brian Williams
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Drew Barrymore
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg
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Tim Gunn
The "Project Runway" co-host discusses his new book about how to "make it work" in your career, relationships and life.
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Gov. Tim Kaine
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Meghan McCain
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Ben Affleck
The actor and director returns to the show to talk about his latest project.
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Tony Blair
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Jon Hamm
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Bill Clinton
Jon announces the Rally to Restore Sanity, and Bill Clinton contributes to the economic stimulus.
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Jimmy Carter
The 39th President of the United States returns to The Daily Show to discuss his new book.
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Sigourney Weaver
President Obama meets his kryptonite, and Sigourney Weaver remembers her high school years.
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Edward Norton
The Senate fails to repeal "don't ask, don't tell," and Edward Norton thinks Robert De Niro is weird.
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His Majesty King Abdullah II
Republicans unveil their new ideas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan hopes for Middle East peace.

Bill O'Reilly
Stephen Colbert ruins Congress, and Bill O'Reilly refuses to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity.
Guest Stars

Arianna Huffington

Linda Polman

Justin Timberlake

Sam Harris

Bruce Willis

Philip Dray

Naomi Watts
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Johnny Knoxville

Rep. Eric Cantor
The House minority whip discusses his book promoting the new generation of Republican leaders.
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Condoleezza Rice

David Rakoff

Austan Goolsbee
Chariman, President's Council of Economic Adviser. The economist and former journalist discusses the administration's plan for restoring the economy.
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Sen. Ted Kaufman
The former Joe Biden staffer talks about his brief term in the Senate and what will happen to the Democrats after November 2.

President Barack Obama

Washington Recap

Zach Galifianakis
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Michael Beschloss
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Chris Wallace
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David Sedaris
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Gov. Rick Perry
Rick Perry: Author, "Fed Up!" The Texas governor discusses his new book about the failure of Washington to serve the people.
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford: Actor, "Morning Glory" The acclaimed movie star returns to the show to talk about his latest film.
Mick Foley
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Rosario Dawson
Marion Jones
The former Olympic track star talks about finding a road to redemption after her career-ending performance enhancing drug conviction.
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Bethany McLean
Jay-Z
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Philip K. Howard

Judah Friedlander
The actor and comedian discusses the most important book in karate history, which he just wrote.

Susan Casey

Sting

Stacey Schiff

Gen. Hugh Shelton
In this complete, unedited interview, Hugh Shelton discusses Julian Assange's threat to national security and expresses his concerns over the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell.

Seth Green
Creator, "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Special" The actor and director talks about his latest Star Wars parody.

Michelle Williams
Edmund Morris
Author Edmund Morris discusses Teddy Roosevelt.

Gordon Brown
John Oliver and Olivia Munn sell riot souvenirs, and Gordon Brown discusses the financial crisis.

Ricky Gervais

Paul Rudd
