Season 19

Season 19

The Daily Show

2013 Episodes
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Bill O'Reilly
EP 1

Bill O'Reilly

9/30/2013
8.3

Republicans threaten to shutter the government if their Obamacare demands go unmet, and Bill O'Reilly talks Syria and "Killing Jesus".

David Mitchell
EP 2

David Mitchell

10/1/2013
7.0

Fox News weathers the government shutdown, Jason Jones surveys Obamacare supporters and opponents, and David Mitchell discusses "The Reason I Jump".

Sandra Bullock
EP 3

Sandra Bullock

10/2/2013
8.0

Congressional Republicans show signs of shutdown remorse, Lewis Black sets his sights on Barilla Pasta, and Sandra Bullock talks zero-gravity projectile vomit.

Kerry Washington
EP 4

Kerry Washington

10/3/2013
8.3

Fox News investigates the liberal shutdown, Smokey the Bear gets furloughed, Sam Bee interviews a rebellious Republican, and Kerry Washington discusses "Scandal".

Kathleen Sebelius
EP 5

Kathleen Sebelius

10/7/2013
8.0

Obamacare commences, Democratic incompetence battles Republican nihilism, and Kathleen Sebelius clarifies the finer points of the Affordable Care Act.

Malala Yousafzai
EP 6

Malala Yousafzai

10/8/2013
8.8

Republicans deny responsibility for the shutdown and Malala Yousafzai talks fighting the Taliban.

Michael Fassbender
EP 7

Michael Fassbender

10/9/2013
7.5

Moderate Republicans remain in hiding and Michael Fassbender plays a really bad guy.

Brian Jay Jones
EP 8

Brian Jay Jones

10/10/2013
8.0

A Medicaid expansion encounters Republican turbulence and Brian Jay Jones talks Jim Henson.

Alan Greenspan
EP 9

Alan Greenspan

10/21/2013
7.0

The government's health care technology sputters and Alan Greenspan reconsiders Wall Street.

Malcolm Gladwell
EP 10

Malcolm Gladwell

10/22/2013
8.0

Mainstream Republicans battle the Tea Party and Malcolm Gladwell discusses "David and Goliath".

Charles Krauthammer
EP 11

Charles Krauthammer

10/23/2013
8.0

JP Morgan Chase reaches a settlement with the government and Charles Krauthammer talks health care.

Chiwetel Ejiofor
EP 12

Chiwetel Ejiofor

10/24/2013
7.0

Europe takes exception to America's attentions and Chiwetel Ejiofor turns out to be British.

Nick Offerman
EP 13

Nick Offerman

10/28/2013
7.0

Congress rides to HealthCare.gov's rescue, and Nick Offerman discusses "Paddle Your Own Canoe".

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
EP 14

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

10/29/2013
8.0

CNN asks the question that really matters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz champions Obamacare.

Guest Stars

Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Diane Ravitch
EP 15

Diane Ravitch

10/30/2013
8.3

The NSA goes on the defensive and Diane Ravitch offers solutions to public school woes.

Mark Fainaru-Wada
EP 16

Mark Fainaru-Wada

10/31/2013
8.2

Kathleen Sebelius takes the rap for HealthCare.gov and Mark Fainaru-Wada talks "League of Denial".

Bob Woodruff
EP 17

Bob Woodruff

11/4/2013
6.5

Toronto's Mayor Rob Ford learns crack is wack, and Bob Woodruff raises money for vets.

John Goodman
EP 18

John Goodman

11/5/2013
7.3

Toronto enables Rob Ford and John Goodman works with Garry Trudeau in "Alpha House".

Monique Brinson Demery
EP 19

Monique Brinson Demery

11/6/2013
7.5

Indecision 2013 concludes and Monique Brinson Demery talks "Finding the Dragon Lady".

Patrick Stewart
EP 20

Patrick Stewart

11/7/2013
7.0

A Second Rob Ford video emerges, NFL players defend Richie Incognito, Rand Paul is accused of plagiarism, and Patrick Stewart sheds light on his lobster costume.

Doris Kearns Goodwin
EP 21

Doris Kearns Goodwin

11/11/2013
7.5

"60 Minutes" acknowledges errors in its Benghazi report, Jason Jones motivates voters in Colorado, and Doris Kearns Goodwin talks "The Bully Pulpit".

Joe Scarborough
EP 22

Joe Scarborough

11/12/2013
8.5

John Kerry nearly pulls off a landmark nuclear deal with Iran, Fox News meshes medical opinion and talking points, and Joe Scarborough diagnoses Republican extremism.

Key & Peele
EP 23

Key & Peele

11/13/2013
8.0

The media struggles to identify racism, New York and Chicago share a not-so-polite disagreement, and Key and Peele detail their comedy beginnings.

Geoffrey Rush
EP 24

Geoffrey Rush

11/14/2013
8.0

President Obama takes responsibility for the ACA's failings, Rob Ford appears before the Toronto city council, and Geoffrey Rush promotes "The Book Thief".

Elizabeth Olsen
EP 25

Elizabeth Olsen

11/18/2013
8.0

Obamacare suffers in comparison to Hurricane Katrina, Liz Cheney assumes her father's mantle, and Elizabeth Olsen shows how not to be a Hollywood mess.

Bill Cosby
EP 26

Bill Cosby

11/19/2013
7.2

Toronto strips Rob Ford of his mayoral powers, Qatar constructs the country's largest steel vagina, and Bill Cosby talks "Far From Finished".

Tom Brokaw
EP 27

Tom Brokaw

11/20/2013
8.0

Peace is declared in the pizza war between New York and Chicago, a Republican legislator enjoys hip hop and cocaine, and Tom Brokaw remembers the day JFK was killed.

Jennifer Lawrence
EP 28

Jennifer Lawrence

11/21/2013
7.0

The Senate actually does something, Jessica Williams offers Black Friday shopping tips, and Jennifer Lawrence promotes "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire".

Ian McKellen
EP 29

Ian McKellen

12/2/2013
7.5

The Obama administration fixes HealthCare.gov, Black Friday shoppers turn violent, Christian B&B owners reject a gay couple, and Ian McKellen discusses "The Hobbit".

Jared Leto
EP 30

Jared Leto

12/3/2013
7.5

Sarah Palin fights back in the war on Christmas, the RNC marks the end of racism in America, and Jared Leto returns to acting after a six-year hiatus.

Jehane Noujaim
EP 31

Jehane Noujaim

12/4/2013
7.0

Corporations differ from people after all, Samantha Bee sheds light on shady, legal business practices, and Jehane Noujaim talks "The Square".

Jorge Ramos
EP 32

Jorge Ramos

12/5/2013
7.0

Fast food workers go on strike, John Hodgman warns of deranged millionaire flight from New York City, and Jorge Ramos predicts a Latino president.

Husain Haqqani
EP 33

Husain Haqqani

12/9/2013
7.5

The N.S.A. wiretaps the World of Warcraft, world leaders pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, and Husain Haqqani untangles Pakistani-U.S. relations.

Amy Adams
EP 34

Amy Adams

12/10/2013
7.4

Congress outdoes itself, Jason Jones embraces the art of gerrymandering, President Obama shakes hands with Raul Castro, and Amy Adams dishes on "American Hustle".

Reza Aslan
EP 35

Reza Aslan

12/11/2013
7.7

Congress whips up a bipartisan budget agreement, Jason Jones refuses to abandon the budget battle, and Reza Aslan addresses the Iranian nuclear agreement.

Evangeline Lilly
EP 36

Evangeline Lilly

12/12/2013
8.2

Fox News confirms Santa Claus's whiteness, Lewis Black finds the future underwhelming, and Evangeline Lilly discusses "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug".

Haifaa al-Mansour
EP 37

Haifaa al-Mansour

12/16/2013
7.7

Megyn Kelly clears up the white Santa misunderstanding, the media again spotlights a dangerous new trend, and Haifaa Al Mansour discusses the making of "Wadjda".

Erik Prince
EP 38

Erik Prince

12/17/2013
5.5

John Boehner and Paul Ryan face conservative backlash over the budget deal, "The Hunger Games" gets real, and Erik Prince shares details from his book, "Civilian Warriors".

Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner & Paul Rudd
EP 39

Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, David Koechner & Paul Rudd

12/18/2013
7.2

Former E.P.A. official John Beale finally tells the truth, IKEA spies on its employees, and the stars of "Anchorman 2" cause a ruckus.

Jonah Hill
EP 40

Jonah Hill

12/19/2013
6.0

The Queen gets angry, John Oliver says goodbye to the Daily Show, and "The Wolf of Wall Street" star Jonah Hill shares his deep admiration for Martin Scorsese.

Oscar Isaac
EP 41

Oscar Isaac

1/6/2014
8.3

Harsh winter conditions disprove global warming, the White House takes on the nuns, and "Inside Llewyn Davis" star Oscar Isaac remembers his punk rock roots.

Steve Coogan
EP 42

Steve Coogan

1/7/2014
7.0

Colorado opens for recreational weed business, beer advertisers earn America's trust with snow bikini parties, and Steve Coogan discusses "Philomena".

Richard Cordray
EP 43

Richard Cordray

1/8/2014
8.0

Chris Christie gets jammed by traffic, Aasif Mandvi learns about "brosurance", and Richard Cordray discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Scarlett Johansson
EP 44

Scarlett Johansson

1/9/2014
8.2

Long-term unemployment benefits lapse, Chris Christie addresses his role in the "Bridgegate" scandal, and Scarlett Johansson talks post-modern dating in "Her".

Guest Stars

Scarlett Johansson
Roger Ross Williams
EP 45

Roger Ross Williams

1/13/2014
6.0

A chemical spill leaves thousands without water in West Virginia, Bill de Blasio shames New York pizza, and Roger Ross Williams discusses "God Loves Uganda".

Tim Gunn
EP 46

Tim Gunn

1/14/2014
7.6

New evidence emerges in Chris Christie's bridge scandal, Brit Hume decries America's feminization, The Fox Five is a love story, and Tim Gunn hosts "Under the Gunn".

Robert Gates
EP 47

Robert Gates

1/15/2014
8.0

Justin Bieber bothers his neighbors, Congress threatens to nuke a nuclear deal with Iran, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discusses his memoir, "Duty".

Steven Brill
EP 48

Steven Brill

1/16/2014
8.0

Women breach the glass ceiling, Utah and Oklahoma grapple with marriage equality, and Steven Brill weighs in on unreasonably high health care costs.

Marilynne Roach
EP 49

Marilynne Roach

1/20/2014
7.3

President Obama imposes self-enforced guidelines on secret government surveillance, bacon shortages haunt the Super Bowl, and Marilynne Roach explains the Salem witch trials.

Theresa Payton
EP 50

Theresa Payton

1/21/2014
7.3

The 2014 Sochi Homophobic Olympics heats up, Jason Jones deals with untreated PTSD symptoms, and Theresa Payton talks "Privacy in the Age of Big Data."

Hari Sreenivasan
EP 51

Hari Sreenivasan

1/22/2014
6.0

Bob McDonnell fails to heed his own financial advice, the Christie administration runs afoul of Hoboken's mayor, and Hari Sreenivasan discusses the art of real news.

Anjan Sundaram
EP 52

Anjan Sundaram

1/23/2014
6.0

A Syrian peace conference erupts in a word war, the world's billionaires descend on Davos to fight income inequality, and Anjan Sundaram explains "Stringer."

Jeff Garlin
EP 53

Jeff Garlin

1/27/2014
6.0

Andrew Cuomo offends Sean Hannity, Justin Bieber supplants real news, Ted Cruz knows who's to blame for the government shutdown, and Jeff Garlin talks "The Goldbergs."

Louis C.K.
EP 54

Louis C.K.

1/28/2014
7.6

President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Sam Bee investigates minimum wage protests, and Louis C.K. reveals details of his film, "Tomorrow Night".

Johnny Knoxville
EP 55

Johnny Knoxville

1/29/2014
7.5

President Obama offends sensitive Republican souls by abandoning bipartisanship in his State of the Union, and Johnny Knoxville talks "Bad Grandpa."

Nancy Pelosi
EP 56

Nancy Pelosi

1/30/2014
6.0

Atlanta shuts down following a massive two-inch blizzard, Justin Bieber and Rob Ford keep Canada in the news, and Nancy Pelosi talks government inefficiencies.

Bill de Blasio
EP 57

Bill de Blasio

2/3/2014
6.0

The Best F#@king News Team Ever surveys New York's winter snowscape, Chris Christie employs high school tactics, and Bill de Blasio addresses the pizza controversy.

Elizabeth Banks
EP 58

Elizabeth Banks

2/4/2014
8.0

Bill O'Reilly interviews President Obama before the Super Bowl, China's lunar rover says goodbye, and Elizabeth Banks talks "The Lego Movie."

George Clooney
EP 59

George Clooney

2/5/2014
6.0

Al Qaeda fights an insurgency within its insurgency, Jason Jones investigates conservative Super PAC spending in Iowa, and George Clooney talks "The Monuments Men."

Robyn Doolittle
EP 60

Robyn Doolittle

2/6/2014
6.5

Fox News trumpets the CBO report's imaginary condemnation of Obamacare, Coca-Cola upsets American America, and Robyn Doolittle reveals the real Rob Ford.

Ty Burrell
EP 61

Ty Burrell

2/10/2014
7.7

Jason Jones kicks off the Sochi Olympics in Moscow, an NFL prospect comes out as gay, and "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" star Ty Burrell reflects on working with Stephen Colbert.

Elizabeth Kolbert
EP 62

Elizabeth Kolbert

2/11/2014
7.3

The Daily Show fills in for Bob Costas at the Olympics, Francois Hollande breaches state dinner etiquette, and Elizabeth Kolbert discusses "The Sixth Extinction."

Joel Kinnaman
EP 63

Joel Kinnaman

2/12/2014
7.3

Jason Jones takes the pulse of gay Russia, Democrats prove they're not immune to political corruption, and Joel Kinnaman talks "RoboCop."

Kevin Spacey
EP 64

Kevin Spacey

2/18/2014
8.3

Another Florida man stands his ground against an unarmed black teenager, Republicans fight capitalism, and Kevin Spacey reveals the politics behind "House of Cards."

David O. Russell
EP 65

David O. Russell

2/19/2014
4.7

The Obama administration gets philosophical on drone policy, Jason Jones discovers an unlikely conservative wonderland, and David O. Russell talks "American Hustle."

Ronan Farrow
EP 66

Ronan Farrow

2/20/2014
6.8

Kansas Child-Hitting Law, Missouri Creationism Law, Food Recalls at Subway, Kraft and Hot Pockets, Ronan Farrow, "Ronan Farrow Daily"

Hooman Majd
EP 67

Hooman Majd

2/24/2014
4.5

The Sochi Games come to a close, Jason Jones discovers an important Russian adage, Larry Wilmore defends Lincoln, and Hooman Majd talks about life in Iran.

Michio Kaku
EP 68

Michio Kaku

2/25/2014
8.0

Ukrainians depose President Viktor Yanukovych, Mexican police apprehend a notorious drug lord, and physicist Michio Kaku talks "The Future of the Mind."

Liam Neeson
EP 69

Liam Neeson

2/26/2014
6.0

Arizona preemptively fends off the gay agenda, Chuck Hagel announces cuts to American military spending, and Liam Neeson explains his beef with Bill de Blasio.

Kevin Roose
EP 70

Kevin Roose

2/27/2014
6.5

The corruption of financial institutions is revealed, Al Madrigal explains some problems with Medicaid expansion, and Kevin Roose reflects on morose young Wall Street bankers.

Seth MacFarlane
EP 71

Seth MacFarlane

3/3/2014
6.8

Russian forces threaten to storm Ukranian bases, Jordan Klepper reports from Crimea, and Seth MacFarlane novelizes "A Million Ways to Die in the West."

Jim DeMint
EP 72

Jim DeMint

3/4/2014
7.0

Fox News fixates on food stamps, Jessica Williams discovers racism in surprising places, and Jim DeMint discusses "Falling in Love with America Again."

Rachel Maddow
EP 73

Rachel Maddow

3/5/2014
6.5

Senate shamefully rejects a veteran benefits bill, Hamid Karzai criticizes American presence in Afghanistan, and Rachel Maddow revisits the Iraq War in "Why We Did It."

Kimberly Marten
EP 74

Kimberly Marten

3/6/2014
7.3

Vladimir Putin embraces his own geopolitical propaganda, Aasif Mandvi discovers third world health care in America, and Kimberly Marten discusses the growing Crimean crisis.

Paul Taylor
EP 75

Paul Taylor

3/10/2014
6.0

Conservatives search for a presidential hopeful at CPAC, Pope Francis' papacy turns one, and Paul Taylor discusses millennials in his book "The Next America."

Andrew Napolitano
EP 76

Andrew Napolitano

3/11/2014
6.0

America scrutinizes Vladimir Putin closely as Russia exerts control in Crimea, and Andrew Napolitano gives a lengthy defense of his views on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.

Jason Bateman
EP 77

Jason Bateman

3/12/2014
7.0

Jordan Klepper denies CIA interference in the Senate's torture investigation, Samantha Bee discovers Medicare covers penis pumps, and Jason Bateman learns Yiddish.

Anita Hill
EP 78

Anita Hill

3/13/2014
7.2

Fox News gives some math lessons on welfare spending, Mitch McConnell's campaign gives rise to the game #McConnelling, and Anita Hill is the subject of a new documentary.

Arianna Huffington
EP 79

Arianna Huffington

3/24/2014
6.0

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears mysteriously, Surgeon General nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy faces opposition, and Arianna Huffington redefines success in "Thrive."

Amy Yates Wuelfing & Gibby Haynes
EP 80

Amy Yates Wuelfing & Gibby Haynes

3/25/2014
6.5

Russia annexes Crimea despite international scorn, the Mitch McConnell game continues with #meconnelling, and Amy Yates Wuelfing and Gibby Haynes fondly remember City Gardens.

Jude Law
EP 81

Jude Law

3/26/2014
6.0

Jordan Klepper promotes biblical health care, Samantha Bee finds family with the cast of "Morning Joe", and Jude Law discusses getting into character for "Dom Hemingway."

Nate Silver
EP 82

Nate Silver

3/27/2014
8.0

Kristen Schaal offers marriage advice to young women, Aasif Mandvi investigates the impacts of fracking, and Nate Silver discusses his website "FiveThirtyEight.com".

Peter Dinklage
EP 83

Peter Dinklage

3/31/2014
7.4

Governor Chris Christie's own investigation exonerates him, corruption scandals emerge nationwide, and Peter Dinklage shares his admiration for a Croatian security guard.

Michael Lewis
EP 84

Michael Lewis

4/1/2014
7.2

CNN desperately struggles to fill its news cycle with Flight 370 developments, and Michael Lewis discusses the Wall Street corruption detailed in his book "Flash Boys."

Samuel L. Jackson
EP 85

Samuel L. Jackson

4/2/2014
6.7

General Motors takes its sweet time recalling a deadly part, John Hodgman gets into offshore banking, and Samuel L. Jackson shares how cool it is to film action movies.

Pelé
EP 86

Pelé

4/3/2014
6.5

Aasif Mandvi reports on a Supreme Court ruling that gives wealthy Americans a stronger voice in politics, and Pele shares some highlights from his momentous soccer career.

Matt Taibbi
EP 87

Matt Taibbi

4/7/2014
7.3

The leaders of the Bush Administration defend their legacy, Afghan voters overcome immense obstacles, and author Matt Taibbi talks justice and the wealth gap in "The Divide."

Denis Leary
EP 88

Denis Leary

4/8/2014
7.0

Al Madrigal tackles the liberal Latino media bias regarding Obamacare, "Noah" disappoints certain moviegoers, and Denis Leary shares his hairstyle choices for "Draft Day."

Colin Firth
EP 89

Colin Firth

4/9/2014
7.5

Samantha Bee fears Putin is plotting to invade Brooklyn, Fox News covers spring break festivities, and Colin Firth discusses his role in "The Railway Man."

Jennifer Garner
EP 90

Jennifer Garner

4/10/2014
7.8

Stephen Colbert makes an exciting career move, college athletes struggle to unionize, and Jennifer Garner shares Kevin Costner's off-set activities while filming "Draft Day."

Gina McCarthy
EP 91

Gina McCarthy

4/21/2014
6.5

Cliven Bundy fights for his lawless ranching practices, Putin remains dishonest about Russia's involvement in Ukraine, and Gina McCarthy discusses being EPA administrator.

Elizabeth Warren
EP 92

Elizabeth Warren

4/22/2014
7.2

Women in politics continue to face sexist double standards, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses "A Fighting Chance" and the need for political reform.

Robin Roberts
EP 93

Robin Roberts

4/23/2014
7.0

Sean Hannity contradicts his own beliefs, Stephen Colbert decides to end his show, and Robin Roberts shares her struggles with breast cancer.

Ramachandra Guha
EP 94

Ramachandra Guha

4/24/2014
5.5

CNN receives advice on how to report properly, John Oliver discusses his post-correspondent life, and Ramachandra Guha shares Gandhi's early political influences.

Mookie Wilson
EP 95

Mookie Wilson

4/28/2014
7.0

Diverse forms of racial discrimination hit the media, Larry Wilmore explains how to tackle racism in America, and Mookie Wilson discusses team relationships in sports.

William D. Cohan
EP 96

William D. Cohan

4/29/2014
6.8

Sarah Palin gives a speech at the NRA convention, Jordan Klepper reports on low-cost legal aid for gun users, and William D. Cohan discusses the Duke lacrosse scandal.

Martin Gilens & Benjamin Page
EP 97

Martin Gilens & Benjamin Page

4/30/2014
6.5

Controversies hit several government agencies, Rep. Michael Grimm faces fraud charges, and Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page take an empirical look at politics and corruption.

David Spade
EP 98

David Spade

5/1/2014
7.3

Bill O'Reilly complains about Beyonce's sexiness, crack-smoking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford checks into rehab, and David Spade reminds himself that he does stand-up.

Mariano Rivera
EP 99

Mariano Rivera

5/5/2014
6.5

News about the Benghazi investigation sparks outrage from Fox News, Jordan Klepper covers the South Carolina primaries, and Mariano Rivera discusses his baseball career.

Peter Schuck
EP 100

Peter Schuck

5/6/2014
6.5

Samantha Bee defends the real victims of the financial crisis, lesbians face discrimination during major life events, and Peter Schuck describes effective public policy.

Guest Stars

Peter Schuck
Seth Rogen
EP 101

Seth Rogen

5/7/2014
7.2

Rumors about 2016 presidential hopefuls start circulating, Jordan Klepper reports on the disastrous effects of a chemical spill, and Seth Rogen chats about "Neighbors."

Guest Stars

Seth Rogen
Katie Couric
EP 102

Katie Couric

5/8/2014
7.0

The New York Senate engages in a spirited debate about yogurt, John Hodgman considers acquiring the Los Angeles Clippers, and Katie Couric discusses the obesity epidemic.

Guest Stars

Katie Couric
Martin Blaser
EP 103

Martin Blaser

5/12/2014
6.0

A terrorist group abducts hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls, Donald Sterling apologizes for his racist remarks, and Martin Blaser warns against the overuse of antibiotics.

Guest Stars

Martin Blaser
Ron Suskind
EP 104

Ron Suskind

5/13/2014
6.5

Harry Reid takes on the Koch brothers, Hillary Clinton's health scare inspires a #Brainghazi conspiracy, and "Life, Animated" author Ron Suskind talks about autism.

Guest Stars

Ron Suskind
Blondie
EP 105

Blondie

5/14/2014
7.3

The media searches for the reason why Solange Knowles attacked Jay Z in an elevator, Lewis Black considers cloning himself, and Blondie celebrates their 40th anniversary.

Guest Stars

Debbie Harry
Jim Parsons
EP 106

Jim Parsons

5/15/2014
7.0

India holds elections for prime minister, aging incumbents continue to run for Congress, and Jim Parsons discusses AIDS activism and "The Normal Heart."

Guest Stars

Jim Parsons
James McAvoy
EP 107

James McAvoy

5/19/2014
7.2

The V.A. continues to mismanage veterans' health care, Jason Jones compares democracy in India and America, and James McAvoy chats about "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

Guest Stars

James McAvoy
Aneesh Chopra
EP 108

Aneesh Chopra

5/20/2014
6.0

Chipotle bans guns in its restaurants, Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg eats a bad burger at a Mets game, and Aneesh Chopra discusses technology in government.

Guest Stars

Aneesh Chopra
Timothy Geithner
EP 109

Timothy Geithner

5/21/2014
6.5

Mitch McConnell defeats the Tea Party in Kentucky's Republican primary, Jason Jones explores India's media, and Timothy Geithner defends the handling of the financial crisis.

Guest Stars

Timothy Geithner
Drew Barrymore
EP 110

Drew Barrymore

5/22/2014
7.0

America upholds a long tradition of mistreating its veterans, Jason Jones attempts to interview India's new prime minister, and Drew Barrymore talks about filming "Blended."

Guest Stars

Drew Barrymore
Robert De Niro
EP 111

Robert De Niro

6/2/2014
7.0

Egypt's popular satirical news show ends abruptly, Samantha Bee discovers a dangerous epidemic of stupidity, and Robert De Niro remembers his father's artwork.

Guest Stars

Robert De Niro
Ricky Gervais
EP 112

Ricky Gervais

6/3/2014
7.2

Controversy quickly shatters the happy news of a P.O.W.'s return home, Herman Cain considers the presidential race, and Ricky Gervais shares his conditions for an ideal death.

Guest Stars

Ricky Gervais
Gigi Ibrahim
EP 113

Gigi Ibrahim

6/4/2014
6.5

Michael Che joins the Best F#@king News Team Ever, Republicans hold steadfast to their myopic views, and Gigi Ibrahim discusses the revolutionary movement in Egypt.

Guest Stars

Gigi Ibrahim
Tom Cruise
EP 114

Tom Cruise

6/5/2014
6.5

Gun rights activists in Texas start carrying rifles in public, Michael Che and Jordan Klepper give tips on proper gun etiquette, and Tom Cruise chats about "Edge of Tomorrow."

Guest Stars

Tom Cruise
Philip K. Howard
EP 115

Philip K. Howard

6/9/2014
6.0

Fox News gets worked up over a beard, Jason Jones and Jessica Williams report on the Bowe Bergdahl controversy, and Philip K. Howard discusses government paralysis.

Guest Stars

Philip K. Howard
Sebastian Junger
EP 116

Sebastian Junger

6/10/2014
5.5

Congress scrutinizes the V.A. for its ongoing failures, Jordan Klepper investigates how unionizing would affect college athletes, and Sebastian Junger discusses "Korengal."

Guest Stars

Sebastian Junger
Senator Charles Schumer
EP 117

Senator Charles Schumer

6/11/2014
6.5

Eric Cantor loses his primary election in a surprising upset, a Connecticut boy accidently brings a grenade to school, and Charles Schumer shares some news from Washington.

Guest Stars

Charles Schumer
Christopher Walken
EP 118

Christopher Walken

6/12/2014
6.8

The militant group ISIS overruns much of Iraq, Jason Jones delves into the world of Google Glass users, and Christopher Walken discusses "Jersey Boys."

Guest Stars

Christopher Walken
Howard Schultz
EP 119

Howard Schultz

6/16/2014
6.0

Iraq War supporters go on a reunion tour, America has conflicting feelings about Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Howard Schultz shares some exciting news about Starbucks.

Guest Stars

Howard Schultz
Daniel Schulman
EP 120

Daniel Schulman

6/17/2014
6.5

Texas Republicans try to "cure" gay people with reparative therapy, Donald Trump clashes with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Daniel Schulman discusses "Sons of Wichita."

Guest Stars

Daniel Schulman
Kevin Hart
EP 121

Kevin Hart

6/18/2014
6.5

CNN and Fox News interview Hillary Clinton on the same day, Al Madrigal investigates chicken boxing, and "Think Like a Man Too" star Kevin Hart talks about hosting "WWE Raw."

Guest Stars

Kevin Hart
Hamid Al-Bayati
EP 122

Hamid Al-Bayati

6/19/2014
6.0

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office revokes the Redskins' trademark, Republicans find new ways to deny climate change, and Hamid Al-Bayati discusses the crisis in Iraq.

Guest Stars

Hamid Al-Bayati
Bill Maher
EP 123

Bill Maher

6/23/2014
6.7

President Obama sends military advisors to Iraq, an Egyptian court convicts three well-respected journalists, and Bill Maher talks politics and the New York Mets.

Guest Stars

Bill Maher
Jennifer Esposito
EP 124

Jennifer Esposito

6/24/2014
6.0

The IRS struggles with proper recordkeeping, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden drum up support, and Jennifer Esposito discusses her book, "Jennifer's Way."

Guest Stars

Jennifer Esposito
Keira Knightley
EP 125

Keira Knightley

6/25/2014
7.0

Two aging incumbents win re-election, Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams share campus safety do's and don'ts, and Keira Knightley describes singing in "Begin Again."

Guest Stars

Keira Knightley
Melissa McCarthy
EP 126

Melissa McCarthy

6/26/2014
9.0

Republicans spout incongruous domestic and foreign policy ideas, Samantha Bee reports on child labor in the U.S., and Melissa McCarthy discusses her film "Tammy."

Guest Stars

Melissa McCarthy
Dahlia Lithwick
EP 127

Dahlia Lithwick

7/14/2014
6.0

Numerous global crises emerge during summer vacation, Jessica Williams and Jason Jones report on the Hobby Lobby case, and Dahlia Lithwick discusses the Supreme Court.

Guest Stars

Dahlia Lithwick
Hillary Clinton
EP 128

Hillary Clinton

7/15/2014
8.0

Thousands of child immigrants flee to America in search of a better life, and Hillary Clinton discusses her experiences as Secretary of State and her memoir, "Hard Choices."

Guest Stars

Hillary Clinton
Jerry Seinfeld
EP 129

Jerry Seinfeld

7/16/2014
7.4

The federal Highway Trust Fund runs dry, an "anonymous" informant reveals the CIA's cafeteria secrets, and Jerry Seinfeld talks about "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."

Guest Stars

Jerry Seinfeld
Emma Stone
EP 130

Emma Stone

7/17/2014
7.0

Republicans seek to impeach Barack Obama, Jessica Williams investigates an Army regulation that targets black women, and Emma Stone chats about "Magic in the Moonlight."

Guest Stars

Emma Stone
Sue Turton
EP 131

Sue Turton

7/21/2014

International tensions escalate after Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Ukraine, and Sue Turton discusses the Egyptian trial of several Al Jazeera journalists.

Guest Stars

Sue Turton
Richard Linklater
EP 132

Richard Linklater

7/22/2014
6.5

Rupert Murdoch decides that he wants to own Time Warner, Jordan Klepper interviews the victims of civil forfeiture, and Richard Linklater discusses his film "Boyhood."

Guest Stars

Richard Linklater
George Takei
EP 133

George Takei

7/23/2014
6.0

A court ruling deals Obamacare a heavy blow, the summer news cycle needs more scandals and animal attacks, and George Takei discusses the documentary "To Be Takei."

Guest Stars

George Takei
Fareed Zakaria
EP 134

Fareed Zakaria

7/24/2014
6.0

Gov. Andrew Cuomo tackles corruption everywhere but in his own office, a Japanese artist commits an unusual crime, and Fareed Zakaria discusses diplomacy in a changing world.

Guest Stars

Fareed Zakaria
Sonia Nazario
EP 135

Sonia Nazario

7/28/2014
6.0

A Times Square photo op goes awry, global leaders struggle to broker peace in the Middle East, and Sonia Nazario discusses "Enrique's Journey."

Guest Stars

Sonia Nazario
Sara Firth
EP 136

Sara Firth

7/29/2014
7.2

The U.S. helps arm several countries in the Middle East, the LetsBuyCNN.com Kickstarter campaign is a success, and Sara Firth discusses her decision to leave RT.

Guest Stars

Sara Firth
Maggie Gyllenhaal
EP 137

Maggie Gyllenhaal

7/30/2014
8.0

Corporations throw tantrums and move to Europe, Jordan Klepper reports on hard-hitting journalism in a digital world, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "The Honorable Woman."

Guest Stars

Maggie Gyllenhaal
Aubrey Plaza
EP 138

Aubrey Plaza

7/31/2014
6.0

Congress spends the time before summer recess deciding to sue President Obama, Jason Jones tries to stop supporting the NFL, and Aubrey Plaza discusses "Life After Beth."

Guest Stars

Aubrey Plaza
Elisabeth Moss
EP 139

Elisabeth Moss

8/4/2014
6.7

The child immigration crisis continues, Jordan Klepper explains the ethics of border smugglers, and Elisabeth Moss discusses "The One I Love."

Guest Stars

Elisabeth Moss
Helen Thorpe
EP 140

Helen Thorpe

8/5/2014
6.0

Jessica Williams does some dubious health reporting, Michael Che investigates a particular kind of brand-name loyalty, and Helen Thorpe discusses her book "Soldier Girls."

Guest Stars

Helen Thorpe
Wu-Tang Clan
EP 141

Wu-Tang Clan

8/6/2014
6.0

Republicans battle it out in the Kansas and Kentucky primaries, Jordan Klepper shows off his rap skills, and Wu-Tang Clan performs "Ron O'Neal" and "Triumph."

Tracy Droz Tragos
EP 142

Tracy Droz Tragos

8/7/2014
6.0

Former Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife face corruption charges, Rand Paul begins to act like a presidential candidate, and Tracy Droz Tragos discusses "Rich Hill."

Guest Stars

Tracy Droz Tragos
David Rose
EP 143

David Rose

8/26/2014
6.0

A police officer shoots an unarmed black teenager in Missouri, Michael Che flees Earth to avoid discrimination, and David Rose discusses his book "Enchanted Objects."

Hassan Abbas
EP 144

Hassan Abbas

8/27/2014
6.0

ISIS looks to establish a caliphate, Samantha Bee comes up with ways for Michael Sam to succeed in the NFL, and Hassan Abbas discusses "The Taliban Revival."

Guest Stars

Hassan Abbas
Todd Glass
EP 145

Todd Glass

8/28/2014
7.0

Rick Perry is indicted on two felony counts, Jason Jones examines Germany and America's friendship, and Todd Glass discusses his book "The Todd Glass Situation."

Guest Stars

Todd Glass
Ramita Navai
EP 146

Ramita Navai

9/2/2014
6.0

Jessica Williams addresses a catcaller, former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor finds a new job, and Ramita Navai discusses her book "City of Lies."

Guest Stars

Ramita Navai
Rory Kennedy
EP 147

Rory Kennedy

9/3/2014
6.0

Jordan Klepper bares it all in the wake of a hacking scandal, conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, and Rory Kennedy discusses her documentary "Last Days in Vietnam."

Guest Stars

Rory Kennedy
Adam Levine
EP 148

Adam Levine

9/4/2014
6.0

Campaign ads for the midterm elections roll out, Michael Che investigates a potential children's invasion of the U.S., and Adam Levine discusses Maroon 5's album "V."

Guest Stars

Adam Levine
Kirsten Gillibrand
EP 149

Kirsten Gillibrand

9/9/2014
6.0

ISIS inspires an unexpected reunion, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand describes the struggles women face in her book "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World."

Guest Stars

Kirsten Gillibrand
Ban Ki-moon
EP 150

Ban Ki-moon

9/10/2014
7.3

The NFL suspends Ray Rice indefinitely, Scotland considers breaking away from the U.K., and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses the state of the world.

Guest Stars

Ban Ki-moon
Tavis Smiley
EP 151

Tavis Smiley

9/11/2014
6.5

President Obama delivers a speech about ISIS, Jordan Klepper becomes an Obamacare critic, and Tavis Smiley discusses "Death of a King."

Guest Stars

Tavis Smiley
Ken Burns
EP 152

Ken Burns

9/15/2014
6.0

President Obama gathers a coalition to fight ISIS, Samantha Bee explains Senator Lindsey Graham's paranoia, and Ken Burns discusses "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History."

Guest Stars

Ken Burns
Bill Hader
EP 153

Bill Hader

9/16/2014
6.0

Hillary Clinton remains secretive about her intentions for 2016, Michael Che takes on the pharmaceutical industry, and Bill Hader discusses his movie "The Skeleton Twins."

Guest Stars

Bill Hader
Zephyr Teachout
EP 154

Zephyr Teachout

9/17/2014
6.5

The NFL struggles with its image after several cases of domestic abuse emerge, Ebola poses a greater threat than ISIS, and Zephyr Teachout discusses "Corruption in America."

Guest Stars

Zephyr Teachout
Bill Clinton
EP 155

Bill Clinton

9/18/2014
7.2

Joe Biden's word choices jeopardize his election hopes, The Best F#@king News Team Ever says goodbye to Michael Che, and Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Global Initiative.

Guest Stars

Jessica Chastain
Jenny Nordberg
EP 156

Jenny Nordberg

9/22/2014
6.5

New York City hosts a historic climate change march, Jason Jones pilfers an outfit from the White House, and Jenny Nordberg discusses "The Underground Girls of Kabul."

Tony Zinni
EP 157

Tony Zinni

9/23/2014
6.5

Jessica Williams reports on the terrorist supergroups that could replace ISIS and the Khorasan Group, and General Tony Zinni discusses "Before the First Shots Are Fired."

Tia Torres
EP 158

Tia Torres

9/24/2014
6.5

Samantha Bee campaigns for office on her home planet, the Chinese company Alibaba debuts on Wall Street, and Tia Torres discusses "Pit Bulls & Parolees."

Steven Johnson
EP 159

Steven Johnson

9/25/2014
6.0

The media fixates on President Obama's "latte salute," Jason Jones speaks with activists protesting the Redskins' name, and Steven Johnson discusses "How We Got to Now."