Season 26

Season 26

The Daily Show

2020 Episodes
6.0

Episodes

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EP 1

September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall

9/28/2020
6.0

The New York Times publishes a major report on President Trump’s taxes, Roy Wood Jr. examines voting rights for Florida’s ex-felons, and Dr. Jane Goodall discusses chimps and climate change.

Guest Stars

Jane Goodall
EP 2

September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland

9/29/2020
6.0

Trevor dives into California’s wildfire crisis, Ronny Chieng talks to Philippe Reines about his 2016 role as Donald Trump in mock debates, and dancer Misty Copeland discusses “Bunheads.”

Guest Stars

Misty Copeland
EP 3

September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena

9/30/2020

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."

Guest Stars

Al SharptonJohn Cena
EP 4

October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

10/1/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Mariah Carey
EP 5

October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

10/5/2020

Guest Stars

Jason MomoaKat Graham
EP 6

October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

10/6/2020

Guest Stars

Jason Sudeikis
EP 7

October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn

10/7/2020

Guest Stars

Colin QuinnAlexandra Pelosi
EP 8

October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

10/8/2020

Guest Stars

Alex Wagner
EP 9

October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

10/13/2020
7.0

Guest Stars

Anita Hill
EP 10

October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

10/14/2020
5.0

Guest Stars

Wilmer Valderrama
EP 11

October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

10/15/2020

Guest Stars

Andrew CuomoNick Offerman
EP 12

October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres

10/20/2020
8.0

Guest Stars

Matthew McConaughey
EP 13

October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

10/21/2020
5.0

Guest Stars

Chris Rock
EP 14

October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

10/22/2020

Guest Stars

Elizabeth Warren
EP 15

October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones

10/23/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Alicia GarzaRashida Jones
EP 16

October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

10/26/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Bruce Springsteen
EP 17

October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

10/27/2020
7.0

Guest Stars

Chelsea Handler
EP 18

October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

10/28/2020
5.0

Guest Stars

Ice Cube
EP 19

October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

10/29/2020

Guest Stars

Kamala Harris
EP 20

Michael Harriot

11/2/2020
EP 21

Live Coverage of Election Night

11/3/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Don Cheadle
EP 22
45m

Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos

11/4/2020
7.0

Historian Geraldo Cadava; journalist Evan Osnos. Also: As the coronavirus keeps millions confined to their homes, Trevor reports on the pandemic from the comfort of his couch, and "The Daily Show" correspondents weigh in on the crisis from a safe social distance.

Guest Stars

Evan Osnos
EP 23

Soledad O'Brien

11/5/2020
7.0

Guest Stars

Soledad O'Brien
EP 24

Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

11/9/2020
7.0

Guest Stars

Anthony Anderson
EP 25

Lenny Kravitz

11/10/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Lenny Kravitz
EP 26

Halsey

11/11/2020

Guest Stars

Halsey
EP 27

Megan Rapinoe & Forest Whitaker

11/12/2020
5.0

Guest Stars

Megan RapinoeForest Whitaker
EP 28

Ta-Nehisi Coates

11/16/2020

Guest Stars

Ta-Nehisi Coates
EP 29

Kevin Hart

11/17/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Kevin Hart
EP 30

Lucy McBath & Lindsey Vonn

11/18/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Lindsey Vonn
EP 31

Bill Gates

11/19/2020

Guest Stars

Bill Gates
EP 32

Stephen Curry

11/30/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Stephen Curry
EP 33

Ernest Cline & Rosie Perez

12/1/2020

Guest Stars

Rosie Perez
EP 34

Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox

12/2/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Brit BennettMichael J. Fox
EP 35

Ludacris

12/3/2020

Guest Stars

Ludacris
EP 36

Method Man

12/7/2020

Guest Stars

Method Man
EP 37

Ijeoma Oluo & Busta Rhymes

12/8/2020

Guest Stars

Ijeoma OluoBusta Rhymes
EP 38

George Wallace

12/9/2020
5.0
EP 39

Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston

12/10/2020

Guest Stars

Bryan CranstonRachel Maddow
EP 40

Pharrell Williams

12/14/2020
6.0

Guest Stars

Pharrell Williams
EP 41

Barack Obama

12/15/2020

Guest Stars

Barack Obama
EP 42

James Corden & Tessa Thompson

12/16/2020

Guest Stars

James CordenTessa Thompson
EP 43

Carey Mulligan

1/19/2021

Guest Stars

Carey Mulligan
EP 44

Stacey Abrams

1/20/2021

Guest Stars

Stacey Abrams
EP 45

Jelani Cobb

1/21/2021

Guest Stars

Jelani Cobb
EP 46

Nnamdi Asomugha

1/25/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Nnamdi Asomugha
EP 47

Stanley Nelson

1/26/2021
7.0

Guest Stars

Stanley Nelson
EP 48

Amanda Gorman

1/27/2021

Guest Stars

Amanda Gorman
EP 49

Doug Henwood & Regina King

1/28/2021

Guest Stars

Regina King
EP 50

Jeremy O. Harris

2/1/2021
7.0
EP 51

Ibram X. Kendi

2/2/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Ibram X. Kendi
EP 52

Dax Shepard

2/3/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Dax Shepard
EP 53

Cori Bush

2/4/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Cori Bush
EP 54

Atul Gawande & Leonard Fournette

2/8/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Atul Gawande
EP 55

Robin Roberts & Noah Centineo

2/9/2021

Guest Stars

Robin Roberts
EP 56

Radha Blank

2/10/2021
5.0

Guest Stars

Radha Blank
EP 57

Daniel Kaluuya

2/11/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Daniel Kaluuya
EP 58

Neil Patrick Harris

2/15/2021
7.0

Guest Stars

Neil Patrick Harris
EP 59

Bill Gates

2/16/2021
7.0

Ronny Chieng shares ways to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Roy Wood Jr. explores the history of Black doctors, and Bill Gates discusses “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.”

Guest Stars

Bill Gates
EP 60

Heather McGhee

2/17/2021
7.0

Texans suffer from ongoing extreme winter weather, Dulce Sloan talks to Divine Nine sorority members about Vice President Kamala Harris, and author Heather McGhee discusses “The Sum of Us.”

Guest Stars

Heather McGhee
EP 61

Russell Westbrook

2/18/2021

Parents and kids grow impatient about reopening schools, Trevor presents a biography of Tucker Carlson, and NBA superstar Russell Westbrook talks about his Why Not? Foundation and more.

Guest Stars

Russell Westbrook
EP 62

Sharon McMahon

2/22/2021

The Texas winter storm crisis continues, Michael Kosta investigates avian election fraud, and Sharon McMahon talks about fighting misinformation via her Instagram account SharonSaysSo.

EP 63

Hugh Evans

2/23/2021

Republican lawmakers in several states go on an anti-voting blitz, Roy Wood Jr. celebrates the contributions of Black journalists, and humanitarian Hugh Evans discusses Global Citizen.

EP 64

Andra Day

2/24/2021

Trevor highlights racial inequity in vaccine distribution, Dulce Sloan examines the stereotype of the strong Black woman, and Andra Day discusses “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”

Guest Stars

Andra Day
EP 65

Kevin Garnett

2/25/2021

Desi Lydic reveals her most embarrassing tattoos, Trevor examines America’s outdated and extremely vulnerable power grid, and NBA star Kevin Garnett discusses his memoir “KG: A to Z.”

Guest Stars

Kevin Garnett
EP 66

Marlee Matlin

3/1/2021
4.0

Trevor covers CPAC 2021, Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White try to replace Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza after its demolition, and Marlee Matlin discusses her short film “Feeling Through.”

Guest Stars

Marlee Matlin
EP 67

Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.

3/2/2021

Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces sexual harassment allegations, Rep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the future of the GOP, and singer-songwriter H.E.R. talks about her song “Fight for You.”

Guest Stars

Adam KinzingerH.E.R.
EP 68

Kelly Marie Tran

3/3/2021

Trevor looks at the state of minimum wage in the U.S, Leo Deblin (Roy Wood Jr.) introduces his unique streaming service, and actor Kelly Marie Tran discusses “Raya and the Last Dragon.”

Guest Stars

Kelly Marie Tran
EP 69

Michael Kiwanuka

3/4/2021

Fox News slams President Biden for numerous pseudo-scandals, Trevor explores the history of America’s first ladies, and singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka talks about his album “Kiwanuka.”

Guest Stars

Michael Kiwanuka
EP 70

Eddie Murphy

3/15/2021

Governor Andrew Cuomo's harassment scandal mounts, Jaboukie Young-White discusses COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Peter Hotez, and Eddie Murphy talks about his sequel movie "Coming 2 America."

Guest Stars

Eddie Murphy
EP 71

Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee

3/16/2021
7.0

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.

Guest Stars

Rebecca CarrollPrecious Lee
EP 72

Cynthia Erivo

3/17/2021
6.0

Trevor explores the history of the Senate filibuster, a mass shooter in the Atlanta area kills several Asian women, and actor and singer Cynthia Erivo discusses her role in "Genius: Aretha."

Guest Stars

Cynthia Erivo
EP 73

Arsenio Hall

3/18/2021

Trevor reports on COVID-19 concerns from around the world, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. introduce the Bracket of Bulls**t: Pandemic Edition, and Arsenio Hall discusses "Coming 2 America."

Guest Stars

Arsenio Hall
EP 74

Michelle Obama

3/22/2021
7.0

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.

Guest Stars

Michelle Obama
EP 75

Eric Andre

3/23/2021
6.0

Trevor covers heartwarming news during the pandemic, Desi Lydic explores the history of onscreen female orgasms, and comedian Eric Andre talks about his prank-based movie "Bad Trip."

Guest Stars

Eric André
EP 76

Nomzamo Mbatha

3/24/2021

Trevor examines the all-encompassing scourge of violence against women, Dulce Sloan celebrates activist women athletes, and Nomzamo Mbatha talks about landing her role in "Coming 2 America."

Guest Stars

Nomzamo Mbatha
EP 77

Carl L. Hart

4/5/2021

Trevor highlights voter suppression in Georgia, Desi Lydic examines how the pandemic disproportionately harms working women, and Dr. Carl L. Hart discusses his book “Drug Use for Grown-Ups.”

EP 78

Garrett Bradley & Morgan Freeman

4/6/2021
5.0

The notion of COVID-19 passports creates controversy, director Garrett Bradley discusses her documentary “Time,” and Morgan Freeman talks about his “Be There, This Is Your Shot” PSA.

Guest Stars

Garrett BradleyMorgan Freeman
EP 79

Danielle Brooks

4/7/2021
5.0

Trevor explores the rise of NFTs, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. announce the winner of the 2020 Bracket of Bulls**t, and actor Danielle Brooks discusses “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.”

Guest Stars

Danielle Brooks
EP 80

Lee Isaac Chung

4/8/2021
6.0

Trevor highlights new culture war battles waged by conservatives, Desi Lydic Fox-splains Georgia’s controversial voting law, and director Lee Isaac Chung discusses his movie “Minari.”

Guest Stars

Lee Isaac Chung
Miguel
EP 81

Miguel

4/12/2021

Guest Stars

Miguel
Katherine Maher & Travon Free
EP 82

Katherine Maher & Travon Free

4/13/2021

Guest Stars

Catherine MaherTravon Free
Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae
EP 83

Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae

4/14/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Elizabeth NyamayaroIssa Rae
Skye Fitzgerald
EP 84

Skye Fitzgerald

4/15/2021
6.0

Guest Stars

Skye Fitzgerald
Vic Mensa
EP 85

Vic Mensa

4/26/2021

Trevor covers the latest coronavirus news, Michael Kosta takes a close look at the measurement unit of feet in the U.S., and rapper Vic Mensa talks about activism and his EP “I Tape.”

Guest Stars

Vic Mensa
Tarana Burke & Brené Brown
EP 86

Tarana Burke & Brené Brown

4/27/2021

The CDC rolls out relaxed COVID-19 guidelines for mask-wearing, Dulce Sloane gives unsung women rappers their due, and Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown discuss "You Are Your Best Thing."

Guest Stars

Tarana BurkeBrené Brown
Anthony Mackie
EP 87

Anthony Mackie

4/28/2021
6.0

Fox News pundits spread wild myths about President Biden, Roy Wood Jr. delivers his annual State of Black S**t address, and Anthony Mackie discusses “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”

Guest Stars

Anthony Mackie
Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez
EP 88

Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez

4/29/2021
6.0

President Biden unveils a major agenda during a speech before Congress, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono discusses her book “Heart of Fire,” and George Lopez talks about his film “Walking with Herb.”

Guest Stars

Mazie K. HironoGeorge Lopez
Michael B. Jordan
EP 89

Michael B. Jordan

5/3/2021
6.0

Apple’s latest iPhone update rankles Facebook, Roy Wood Jr. highlights historic Black royals, and actor Michael B. Jordan talks about his role in “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse.”

Guest Stars

Michael B. Jordan
Elizabeth Warren
EP 90

Elizabeth Warren

5/4/2021

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."

Guest Stars

Elizabeth Warren
Selma van de Perre
EP 91

Selma van de Perre

5/5/2021

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."

Guest Stars

Selma van de Perre
Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles
EP 92

Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles

5/6/2021
6.0

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.”

Guest Stars

Alex GibneySara Bareilles
Ian Manuel & Candace Parker
EP 93

Ian Manuel & Candace Parker

5/10/2021
5.0

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a wild recall race, Ian Manuel discusses his memoir "My Time Will Come," and WNBA star Candace Parker talks about her return to the Chicago Sky.

Guest Stars

Ian ManuelCandace Parker
J Balvin
EP 94

J Balvin

5/11/2021
5.0

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."

Guest Stars

J Balvin
Michelle Zauner
EP 95

Michelle Zauner

5/12/2021

Trevor highlights the GOP's ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney, Jordan Klepper examines a wild 2020 election audit in Arizona, and musician Michelle Zauner discusses her book "Crying in H Mart."

Guest Stars

Michelle Zauner
Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu
EP 96

Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu

5/13/2021
6.0

Ransomware attacks pose a growing threat to the U.S., Frank Luntz discusses getting people vaccinated via the power of language, and actor Thuso Mbedu talks about “The Underground Railroad.”

Guest Stars

Frank LuntzThuso Mbedu
Sharon Stone
EP 97

Sharon Stone

5/17/2021

The CDC's change in COVID-19 mask guidelines creates an uproar, Ronny Chieng learns about the value of NFTs, and Sharon Stone discusses her book "The Beauty of Living Twice."

Guest Stars

Sharon Stone
Salima Koroma
EP 98

Salima Koroma

5/18/2021

Restaurants have trouble hiring new employees, Roy Wood Jr. highlights the history of Black leaders of America's labor movement, and Salima Koroma discusses her documentary "Dreamland."

Guest Stars

Salima Koroma
Barry Jenkins & Logan Paul
EP 99

Barry Jenkins & Logan Paul

5/19/2021
6.0

The GOP tries to derail an investigation of the Capitol insurrection, filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses "The Underground Railroad," and Logan Paul talks about "Mayweather Vs. Paul."

Guest Stars

Barry JenkinsLogan Paul
Jeremy Lin
EP 100

Jeremy Lin

5/20/2021
6.0

The pandemic creates a Zoom dysmorphia crisis, Roy Wood Jr. talks to attorney Steven Donziger about his battle with Chevron, and NBA star Jeremy Lin discusses his mental health advocacy.

Guest Stars

Jeremy Lin
Indya Moore
EP 101

Indya Moore

6/7/2021
5.0

The coronavirus vaccination rate faces a snag in the U.S., Ronny Chieng gives a lecture on shady creative writing for the internet, and actor Indya Moore talks about their series "Pose."

Guest Stars

Indya Moore
Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh
EP 102

Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh

6/8/2021
5.0

Bitcoin cryptocurrency gets beleaguered on many fronts, comedian Gina Yashere talks "Cack-Handed" and "Bob Hearts Abishola," and NBA legend Chris Bosh discusses "Letters to a Young Athlete."

Guest Stars

Gina YashereChris Bosh
Yvonne Orji
EP 103

Yvonne Orji

6/9/2021

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."

Guest Stars

Yvonne Orji
Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos
EP 104

Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos

6/10/2021

Violence spikes as Americans emerge from lockdown, gamer Nick Kolcheff talks about FaZe Clan and e-sports, and actor and singer Anthony Ramos discusses “In the Heights” and “Love and Lies.”

Guest Stars

Nick KolcheffAnthony Ramos
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
EP 105

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

6/14/2021

World leaders welcome President Biden to the G7 summit with open arms, Ronny Chieng dissects America’s outrage addiction, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses “Fight the Power.”

Guest Stars

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Christian Pulisic & Lin-Manuel Miranda
EP 106

Christian Pulisic & Lin-Manuel Miranda

6/15/2021

Chrissy Teigen apologizes for cyberbullying, soccer star Christian Pulisic talks about his championship wins, and Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses his book "In the Heights: Finding Home."

Guest Stars

Christian PulisicLin-Manuel Miranda
Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay
EP 107

Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay

6/16/2021
6.0

Trevor examines the history of racial discrimination against Black farmers, author Ashley C. Ford discusses "Somebody's Daughter," and Sam Jay talks about "PAUSE with Sam Jay."

Guest Stars

Ashley C. FordSam Jay
Mary J. Blige
EP 108

Mary J. Blige

6/17/2021

Trevor explores the impact of streaming on the music industry, Jordan Klepper attends the MAGA Frank Rally organized by Mike Lindell, and Mary J. Blige discusses “Mary J. Blige’s My Life.”

Guest Stars

Mary J. Blige
EP 109

Anthony Fauci

9/13/2021

President Biden rolls out a major vaccination mandate, Roy Wood Jr. worries about the rise of the Mu COVID-19 variant, and Dr. Anthony Fauci talks vaccine disinformation.

Guest Stars

Anthony Fauci
Gabrielle Union
EP 110

Gabrielle Union

9/14/2021

Nicki Minaj makes an anti-vaccination appeal, Dulcé Sloan investigates a sperm recession in the U.S., and Gabrielle Union discusses "You Got Anything Stronger?," her new book of essays.

Guest Stars

Gabrielle Union
Carmelo Anthony
EP 111

Carmelo Anthony

9/15/2021

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.”

Guest Stars

Carmelo Anthony
LeVar Burton
EP 112

LeVar Burton

9/16/2021

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.

Guest Stars

LeVar Burton
Aly Raisman
EP 113

Aly Raisman

9/20/2021
Rep. Pete Aguilar
EP 114

Rep. Pete Aguilar

9/21/2021
Greta Thunberg
EP 115

Greta Thunberg

9/22/2021
Jason Isbell
EP 116

Jason Isbell

9/23/2021