Season 16
(2011)
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Correspondent
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as Self - Correspondent
as Self - Correspondent
as Self - Correspondent
as Self - Correspondent
as Self - Contributor 'Out at the Movies'
as Self - Contributor 'God Stuff'
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Episodes
Paul Giamatti 0.0
January 3, 2011
The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand 0.0
January 4, 2011
Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
Jimmy Wales 0.0
January 5, 2011
John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
Patton Oswalt 0.0
January 6, 2011
Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
Denis Leary 0.0
January 10, 2011
John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.
Colin Firth 0.0
January 11, 2011
John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
Tim Pawlenty 0.0
January 12, 2011
Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
Ron Howard 0.0
January 13, 2011
John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
Peter Bergen 0.0
January 17, 2011
Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
Neil deGrasse Tyson 0.0
January 18, 2011
Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Paul Clemens 0.0
January 19, 2011
Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi 0.0
January 20, 2011
Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
Anand Giridharadas 3.0
January 24, 2011
Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
James Franco 0.0
January 25, 2011
A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
Jonathan Alter 0.0
January 26, 2011
Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
T. Boone Pickens 0.0
January 27, 2011
Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
Bill Gates 0.0
January 31, 2011
Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
Michael Steele 0.0
February 1, 2011
Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
Matthew Perry 0.0
February 2, 2011
Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
Adm. Michael Mullen 0.0
February 3, 2011
Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
Edward Glaeser 0.0
February 14, 2011
January Jones 0.0
February 15, 2011
Brian Williams 0.0
February 16, 2011
Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
Ed Gillespie 0.0
February 17, 2011
Lisa Ling 0.0
February 21, 2011
Anderson Cooper 0.0
February 22, 2011
Donald Rumsfeld 0.0
February 23, 2011
Austan Goolsbee 0.0
February 24, 2011
Howard Stern 0.0
February 28, 2011
CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
Prince Zeid Ra'ad 0.0
March 1, 2011
Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdu…
Allison Stanger 0.0
March 2, 2011
Diane Ravitch 0.0
March 3, 2011
Sen. Rand Paul 0.0
March 7, 2011
Brian Christian 0.0
March 8, 2011
Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
Aaron Eckhart 0.0
March 9, 2011
From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone 0.0
March 10, 2011
'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Sarah Vowell 0.0
March 21, 2011
Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
T.J. English 0.0
March 22, 2011
The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s an…
Richard Lewis 0.0
March 23, 2011
Bret Baier 0.0
March 24, 2011
Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia 0.0
March 28, 2011
Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
Miguel Nicoleles 0.0
March 29, 2011
Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
Jake Gyllenhaal 0.0
March 30, 2011
Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
Norm MacDonald 0.0
March 31, 2011
CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
Billy Crystal 0.0
April 4, 2011
The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
Colin Quinn 0.0
April 5, 2011
The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
Mike Huckabee 0.0
April 6, 2011
The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
Jamie Oliver 0.0
April 7, 2011
The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
Foo Fighters 0.0
April 11, 2011
The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
Governor Deval Patrick 0.0
April 12, 2011
The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
Tracy Morgan 0.0
April 13, 2011
The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
Ricky Gervais 0.0
April 14, 2011
The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
Gigi Ibrahim 7.0
April 25, 2011
John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
Elizabeth Warren 0.0
April 26, 2011
Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
Bernie Sanders 7.0
April 27, 2011
Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
William Cohan 0.0
April 28, 2011
John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
Philip K. Howard 0.0
May 2, 2011
The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
Rachel Maddow 0.0
May 3, 2011
A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
David Barton 0.0
May 4, 2011
The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
Joe Meacham 0.0
May 5, 2011
Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
Keira Knightley 0.0
May 9, 2011
Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
Will Ferrell 0.0
May 10, 2011
Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
Albert Brooks 0.0
May 11, 2011
Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
Kristen Wiig 0.0
May 12, 2011
Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
Jon Ronson 7.0
May 16, 2011
Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
Annie Jacobsen 0.0
May 17, 2011
Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
Richard Beeman 0.0
May 18, 2011
Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
Lisa P. Jackson 0.0
May 19, 2011
John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
Jimmy Fallon 0.0
May 31, 2011
Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
Bill Moyers 0.0
June 1, 2011
Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
Tim Tebow 0.0
June 2, 2011
Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
Maziar Bahari 0.0
June 6, 2011
Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
Fareed Zakaria 0.0
June 7, 2011
John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
Larry King 0.0
June 8, 2011
Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
Howard Wasdin 0.0
June 9, 2011
Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
Alex Prud'homme 0.0
June 13, 2011
Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
J.J. Abrams 0.0
June 14, 2011
Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone 0.0
June 15, 2011
Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
Ray Nagin 0.0
June 20, 2011
Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.
Cameron Diaz 0.0
June 21, 2011
PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
Mitchell Zuckoff 0.0
June 22, 2011
Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
Bruce Headlam 0.0
June 23, 2011
John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.
Jennifer Aniston 7.0
June 27, 2011
New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.
Louis C.K. 0.0
June 28, 2011
Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
Tom Hanks 0.0
June 29, 2011
Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.
Bill Kristol 0.0
June 30, 2011
Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
Denis Leary 0.0
July 11, 2011
Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
Kid Rock 0.0
July 12, 2011
China might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an agreement over the debt crisis, and Kid Roc…
Matthew Richardson 0.0
July 13, 2011
Jerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bachmann, and Matthew Richardson reveals his p…
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry 0.0
July 14, 2011
The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
Daniel Radcliffe 0.0
July 18, 2011
Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Rad…
Pervez Musharraf 0.0
July 19, 2011
The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
Steve Carell 0.0
July 20, 2011
Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his pa…
Scott Miller 0.0
July 21, 2011
A battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doesn't hate women, and Scott Miller discusse…
Neil Patrick Harris 0.0
July 25, 2011
Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil …
Juan Williams 0.0
July 26, 2011
Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the a…
Rachel Weisz 0.0
July 27, 2011
Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in R…
Peter Tomsen 0.0
July 28, 2011
Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Pete…
Freida Pinto 0.0
August 1, 2011
Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida P…
Jason Bateman 0.0
August 2, 2011
Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and…
Austan Goolsbee 0.0
August 3, 2011
A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee…
Dick Durbin 0.0
August 4, 2011
Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands Americ…
Mark Adams 0.0
August 8, 2011
America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns rig…
Jay Bahadur 0.0
August 9, 2011
Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.
John Coffee 0.0
August 10, 2011
Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down cre…
Michael Wallis 0.0
August 11, 2011
The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the …
Ali Velshi 0.0
August 15, 2011
Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to…
Matt Long 0.0
August 16, 2011
The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter…
Michael Steele 0.0
August 17, 2011
The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael S…
Anne Hathaway 0.0
August 18, 2011
Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Sc…
Buddy Roemer 0.0
September 6, 2011
The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusse…
Dr. Sanjay Gupta 0.0
September 7, 2011
Mitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankruptcy, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the t…
Marion Cotillard 0.0
September 8, 2011
GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses …
Mike Mullen 0.0
September 12, 2011
Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, …
Jim Lehrer 0.0
September 13, 2011
CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debate…
Common 7.0
September 14, 2011
Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense …
Caroline Kennedy 0.0
September 15, 2011
Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kenne…
Ron Suskind 0.0
September 20, 2011
Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ro…
Mitch Daniels 0.0
September 21, 2011
Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.
Jennifer Granholm 0.0
September 22, 2011
John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennif…
Ron Paul 0.0
September 26, 2011
Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers h…
Seth Rogen 0.0
September 27, 2011
Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter sid…
Bill O'Reilly 0.0
September 28, 2011
Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks …
Tony Bennett 0.0
September 29, 2011
An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young…