Season 20
(2014)
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Senior Correspondent
as Self - Correspondent
Episodes
Hadi al-Bahra 6.0
September 29, 2014
Congress fails to debate going to war with ISIS, the U.N. Climate Summit draws global leaders, and Hadi al-Bahra discus…
Ben Affleck 7.0
September 30, 2014
Congress's system for passing laws slows to a halt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the U.S., and Ben Afflec…
Lena Dunham 7.0
October 1, 2014
An intruder breaches White House security, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. causes the media to panic, and Lena Dunh…
Ben Steele 6.5
October 2, 2014
Conservatives panic about ISIS and Ebola, Jessica Williams explores the idea that sexism doesn't exist, and Ben Steele …
Atul Gawande 6.5
October 6, 2014
Protests in Hong Kong become more relaxed, Kim Jong-un suffers from a mysterious illness, Jordan Klepper visits the U.N…
Wyatt Cenac 7.0
October 7, 2014
While Jon is out sick, Jason Jones and Samantha Bee guest host. Joe Biden offends America's allies in the Middle East, …
Leon Panetta 6.7
October 8, 2014
ISIS moves to attack the Syrian border town of Kobani, Kristen Schaal reports on the GOP's campaign targeting female vo…
Jeremy Renner 6.7
October 9, 2014
AIG's former CEO sues the U.S. government, Al Madrigal reports on Republicans' sudden interest in gay voters, and Jerem…
Matt Bai 6.7
October 13, 2014
Democrats display unparalleled persistence in campaign fundraising, Jessica Williams reports on modern-day exorcisms, a…
Zach Galifianakis 7.0
October 14, 2014
A health worker in Texas contracts Ebola, Staten Island's midterm election race comes down to two lackluster candidates…
Bill O'Reilly 7.0
October 15, 2014
Candidates square off in the midterm election debates, the coalition against ISIS encounters unexpected obstacles, and …
Bryan Stevenson 6.5
October 16, 2014
Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist cools his balls, Jessica Williams reports on Kansas's conservative utopia…
Wendy Davis 6.5
October 27, 2014
The Best F@#king News Team Ever heads to Austin, Texas, for the midterms, a doctor in New York City contracts Ebola, an…
Joaquin Castro 7.0
October 28, 2014
Democrats' prospects in the midterms are dire, Jason Jones reports on the key political issues in Texas, and Rep. Joaqu…
Ellar Coltrane 6.7
October 29, 2014
The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the immigration crisis in Texas, a Koch Brothers' advertisement gets some ap…
Spoon 6.7
October 30, 2014
Texas Democrats are in denial about the blueness of their state, Samantha Bee investigates what makes Austin weird, and…
Jake Gyllenhaal 7.3
November 3, 2014
Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat'…
Reince Priebus 7.0
November 4, 2014
Republicans sweep the midterms, The Best F#@king News Team Ever offers expert election coverage, and RNC Chairman Reinc…
John Cleese 7.3
November 5, 2014
Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Clee…
James Risen 6.5
November 6, 2014
President Obama and Republicans both pledge to work together, Democrats intentionally avoid making legislative decision…
Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso 6.5
November 10, 2014
President Obama increases the military presence in Iraq, Jordan Klepper examines police sensitivity training, and Bruce…
Samantha Power 6.7
November 11, 2014
New York City is declared Ebola-free, China hosts the APEC summit, and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the int…
Steve Carell 7.0
November 12, 2014
Poaching threatens elephants and funds terrorists, police accuse Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges of flashing a gang sign…
Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal 7.3
November 13, 2014
John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiratio…
Laura Poitras 7.5
November 17, 2014
President Obama considers an executive order on immigration, Jessica Williams reports on Detroit's water shutoffs, and …
Benedict Cumberbatch 6.7
November 18, 2014
Obamacare faces scrutiny yet again, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi demonstrates her political ruthlessness, and Ben…
Jessica Chastain 7.0
November 19, 2014
Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper debate the use of gestation crates, Lewis Black investigates Black Friday's impact on l…
Eddie Redmayne 7.3
November 20, 2014
The Keystone XL pipeline bill fails to pass, Republicans include a loophole in an eminent domain law, and Eddie Redmayn…
Andrew Napolitano 7.0
December 1, 2014
Civil rights protests erupt across the U.S., Governor Chris Christie vetoes a bill to ban pig gestation crates, and Jud…
Sophie Delaunay 7.0
December 2, 2014
The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophi…
Dave Grohl 7.0
December 3, 2014
The NYPD officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner's death is not indicted, Samantha Bee reports on pinkwashing, and D…
Angelina Jolie 7.0
December 4, 2014
The media tries to find the rationale behind the Eric Garner grand jury decision, Trevor Noah joins The Best F#@king Ne…
Norman Lear 7.4
December 8, 2014
Some of the recipients of Social Security benefits prove to be surprising, Fox News takes a stab at Jon, and Norman Lea…
Kathryn Bigelow & Juan Zarate 7.0
December 9, 2014
The Senate releases its report on CIA torture, Jordan Klepper investigates a discriminatory restaurant, and Kathryn Big…
Suki Kim 6.5
December 10, 2014
Proponents of the CIA's torture program try to justify it, Hasan Minhaj defends America's awesomeness, and Suki Kim dis…
Mick Foley 6.7
December 11, 2014
The royal family visits New York City, millennials get more than they bargained for when they join ISIS, and Mick Foley…
Tim Burton 6.7
December 15, 2014
Dick Cheney defends the CIA's torture program, Jordan Klepper visits Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for governing…
Paul McCartney 6.5
December 16, 2014
Congress passes a budget bill that's full of surprises, Aasif Mandvi reports on a suggestive South Dakotan PSA, and Pau…
Anna Kendrick 7.5
December 17, 2014
LeBron James and Andrew Hawkins join in the police brutality protests, Jessica Williams defends Jay Z's reputation, and…
Chris Rock 7.0
December 18, 2014
Sony decides not to release "The Interview," the U.S. and Cuba begin to rebuild their relationship, Jordan Klepper repo…
Steven Brill 6.5
January 5, 2015
The countdown to Democalypse 2016 begins, "The Interview" triggers tension between the U.S. and North Korea, and Steven…
Cass Sunstein 6.5
January 6, 2015
A new congressional session begins, Staten Island Representative Michael Grimm resigns following tax evasion charges, a…
Ava DuVernay 6.2
January 7, 2015
A deadly attack hits Paris, Aasif Mandvi covers Great Britain's Nazi cow problem, Hasan Minhaj reports on homelessness …
Allison Williams 6.5
January 8, 2015
Mitch McConnell brags about the Republican Congress, Jason Jones causes mischief in New York after a slowdown in arrest…
Jimmy Carter 6.5
January 12, 2015
Millions march in Paris after the Charlie Hebdo shooting, Rupert Murdoch's tweet sparks a debate, and Jimmy Carter disc…
Marco Rubio 7.3
January 13, 2015
Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a store owner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses…
Julianne Moore 6.5
January 14, 2015
A French comedian is arrested despite the country's stance on free speech, police in the Philippines are ordered to wea…
Sienna Miller 6.7
January 15, 2015
The Keystone XL pipeline debate continues, Jessica Williams reports on a unique law regarding the right to an attorney,…
Mike Huckabee 7.0
January 19, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry visits France, the Miss Universe pageant gets wrapped up in Middle Eastern politics, and …
Jennifer Lopez 6.5
January 20, 2015
Several Republican candidates consider a bid for president, Aasif Mandvi investigates the threat of Sharia law in Alaba…
Anne Hathaway 6.3
January 21, 2015
Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, multiple Tea Party Republicans respond to the president's speech,…
Jennifer Aniston 7.0
January 22, 2015
The World Economic Forum kicks off in Switzerland, MetLife sues the federal government, Trevor Noah reports on Boko Har…
Julian Castro 6.5
January 26, 2015
Presidential hopefuls convene for the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class more, and Juli…
Jill Leovy 6.5
January 27, 2015
The media fixates on Winter Storm Juno's impact on New York City, a drone crashes into the White House, and journalist …
Oscar Isaac 6.5
January 28, 2015
President Obama pays his respects to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, Kristen Schaal addresses male oppression on the subw…
Sarah Chayes 6.5
January 29, 2015
The Deflategate scandal rocks the NFL right before the Super Bowl, Jessica Williams investigates mixed-party dating, an…
Martin Short 6.5
February 2, 2015
Mike Huckabee tackles the topic of same-sex marriage during his book tour, Jordan Klepper reports on China's magic indu…
Bill Browder 6.5
February 3, 2015
Measles makes a shocking comeback, groundhogs get their yearly moment in the spotlight, and Bill Browder discusses his …
Wes Moore 6.5
February 4, 2015
The 114th Congress celebrates one month in office, Senator Thom Tillis suggests that public health standards are overra…
Bob Odenkirk 6.5
February 5, 2015
Strong contenders for the 2016 race begin to emerge, John Boehner invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …
Patricia Arquette 7.0
February 9, 2015
Brian Williams comes under fire for misleading the public, Bassem Youssef reflects on the quagmire in the Middle East, …
David Axelrod 6.5
February 10, 2015
Fox News unexpectedly reverses their complaints about President Obama, and David Axelrod discusses his lengthy career a…
Colin Firth 6.5
February 11, 2015
Kansas and Alabama restrict gay rights, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and …
Christine Lagarde 6.5
February 23, 2015
Conservatives criticize President Obama's ISIS offensive while Rudy Giuliani questions his patriotism, and Christine La…
Lynsey Addario 6.5
February 24, 2015
An article in Mother Jones questions Bill O'Reilly's credibility, Samantha Bee reports on Vice President Biden's bad ha…
Conan O'Brien 6.5
February 25, 2015
Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on In…
Olivia Wilde 6.3
February 26, 2015
Several whistleblowers are penalized after exposing misconduct, Hasan Minhaj tackles inequality among the 1%, and Olivi…
Robert Smigel 6.5
March 2, 2015
Congress threatens to defund the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Jim Inhofe argues against climate change, and…
Sigourney Weaver 6.5
March 3, 2015
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech to Congress, Aasif Mandvi highlights a potential future for print medi…
Viacheslav Fetisov 6.7
March 4, 2015
Hillary Clinton's informal emailing style causes controversy, Jordan Klepper reports on a surprising Florida law, and V…
Gerald Posner 6.7
March 5, 2015
Jessica Williams reports on the DOJ's investigation into Ferguson, MO, an opposition leader in Russia is murdered, and …
John Lewis 7.0
March 9, 2015
The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civi…
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer 6.7
March 10, 2015
Senate Republicans send a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Lewis Black investigates animal cruelty, and Abbi Jacobson …
Common 6.7
March 11, 2015
Fraternity brothers are caught on tape chanting racial slurs, Hillary Clinton gives an explanation for her informal ema…
Rob Corddry 6.7
March 12, 2015
Several New Jersey officials engage in questionable practices, Jordan Klepper reports on Hurricane Sandy survivors, and…
Andrew Cockburn 6.3
March 16, 2015
Several states work to erase equal rights for the LGBT community, the Secret Service and the media require intervention…
Amanda Seyfried 6.7
March 17, 2015
Democrats filibuster a bipartisan human trafficking bill, the food industry takes varying approaches to the obesity cri…
Kevin Hart 6.3
March 18, 2015
Congressman Aaron Schock resigns following inquiries into his use of taxpayer dollars, Benjamin Netanyahu wins re-elect…
Will Ferrell 6.7
March 19, 2015
Fox News selectively covers the Department of Justice reports on Ferguson, Trevor Noah challenges Jon to a chess game, …
Ayaan Hirsi Ali 6.5
March 23, 2015
The V.A. continues its legacy of inadequacy, Senator Ted Cruz officially announces his plans to run for president, and …
Jon Ronson 7.0
March 24, 2015
A sex-trafficking bill remains stuck in Congress, Kristen Schaal reports on gender wage equality, and Jon Ronson discus…
Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering 6.7
March 25, 2015
California and Florida feel the effects of climate change, Hasan Minhaj interviews an Oregon pot grower, and Kirby Dick…
John Hargrove 6.7
March 26, 2015
Jason Jones bids farewell to The Daily Show, Jon congratulates Fox News for being right, and former orca trainer John H…
Gene Baur 6.8
April 6, 2015
Indiana passes a controversial religious freedom law, Jordan Klepper chases after crowdfunding donations, and Gene Baur…
Peter Dinklage 6.8
April 7, 2015
Hasan Minhaj reports on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, Senator Rand Paul announces his presidential bid, and Peter Dinklag…
Tavis Smiley 6.3
April 8, 2015
Rolling Stone retracts an article, Samantha Bee reports on a shocking custody issue, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wins re-electio…
Elizabeth Warren 6.3
April 9, 2015
Kansas passes a lenient gun safety law while enforcing harsh welfare regulations, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusse…
Adam Horovitz 6.3
April 13, 2015
Hillary Clinton announces her presidential bid, Bassem Youssef unpacks the confusing proxy wars in the Middle East, and…
Fareed Zakaria 6.3
April 14, 2015
Congress criticizes a proposed treaty with Iran, Hillary Clinton overshadows Marco Rubio's presidential bid, and Fareed…
Billy Crystal 6.5
April 15, 2015
The media struggles to deliver relevant content in appropriate ways, Jordan Klepper investigates the future of Christia…
Eric Greitens 6.5
April 16, 2015
Dick Cheney criticizes President Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, the winner of the 2015 'Mercun Awards emerges,…
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon 6.5
April 20, 2015
The Best F#@king News Team Ever envisions if life were like Congress, CNN adds 4/20 coverage to its programming, and Ga…
Jeff Garlin 6.5
April 21, 2015
Republican candidates update their positions on same-sex marriage, a man flies past Capitol security in a gyrocopter, a…
Dana Perino 7.0
April 22, 2015
Unethical Atlanta educators share similarities with Wall Street bankers, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a GMO conspiracy, and Da…
Neil deGrasse Tyson 7.0
April 23, 2015
Fracking causes earthquakes in Oklahoma, the NSA debuts a creepy recycling mascot, John Hodgman makes a dramatic exit, …
Elizabeth Olsen 7.0
April 27, 2015
The media misses an important Baltimore news story during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and Elizabeth Olsen d…
George Stephanopoulos 6.5
April 28, 2015
Baltimore's mayor declares a state of emergency, Hasan Minhaj reports on bipartisan prison reform, and George Stephanop…
Judith Miller 7.5
April 29, 2015
The Supreme Court considers the legality of same-sex marriage, and Judith Miller discusses the lead-up to the Iraq War …
Kristen Wiig 6.5
April 30, 2015
Sen. Bernie Sanders enters the presidential race, Hillary Clinton faces corruption rumors, Jon celebrates Samantha Bee'…
Brian Grazer 6.5
May 4, 2015
Texan conspiracy theorists fear a military takeover, Jessica Williams investigates the end of same-sex marriage protest…
Willie Nelson 6.5
May 5, 2015
Three Republican candidates join the presidential race, Senator Ted Cruz contradicts his own principles, and Willie Nel…
Ernest Moniz 6.5
May 6, 2015
New York and New Jersey each face corruption scandals, Al Madrigal predicts who will win the Latino vote in 2016, and E…
Mumford & Sons 6.5
May 7, 2015
Regulation of campaign financing reaches new lows, a report exposes Tom Brady's knowledge of Deflategate, and Mumford &…
John Legend 6.5
May 11, 2015
David Cameron wins re-election in the U.K., Jordan Klepper investigates the role of money in British democracy, and Joh…
Tom Brokaw 6.5
May 12, 2015
The vetting process for the 2016 presidential candidates begins, Kristen Schaal reports on the "dad bod" trend, and Tom…
Reza Aslan 6.5
May 13, 2015
Fox News takes issue with Barack Obama's stance on poverty, Jordan Klepper looks for controversial topics in the Britis…
Rebel Wilson 6.5
May 14, 2015
Jeb Bush beats around the bush regarding the Iraq War and his candidacy, Lewis Black reports on several Nazi-related st…
Rand Paul 6.5
May 26, 2015
Sections of the Patriot Act near expiration, Republicans propose a new surveillance act, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses h…
Rosabeth Moss Kanter 6.5
May 27, 2015
Several top FIFA officials face corruption charges, allergy season reaches catastrophic levels, and Rosabeth Moss Kante…
Matt Harvey 6.5
May 28, 2015
Senator Bernie Sanders begins his presidential campaign, ISIS attacks a major Iraqi city, and Matt Harvey discusses his…
Stanley McChrystal 7.0
June 1, 2015
Jordan Klepper finds a new use for the NSA, Senator Lindsey Graham enters the presidential race, and General Stanley Mc…
Bill de Blasio 6.5
June 2, 2015
A CIA study analyzes America's armament of the Middle East, the media react to Caitlyn Jenner's debut, and New York Cit…
Melissa McCarthy 7.5
June 3, 2015
Hasan Minhaj gives Muslim women advice on downplaying their religion, Jordan Klepper investigates free-range parenting,…
Steve Buscemi 6.5
June 4, 2015
Governors Lincoln Chafee and Rick Perry kick off their presidential campaigns, John Hodgman celebrates Jon's eloquence,…
Nicola Sturgeon 7.0
June 8, 2015
Texas cops use excessive force at a pool party, Republican candidates head to Iowa, and Scottish First Minister Nicola …
Nick Offerman 7.5
June 9, 2015
President Obama attends the G7 summit, CNN's Chris Cuomo and Governor Andrew Cuomo broadcast their sibling rivalry, and…
Colin Quinn 6.5
June 10, 2015
California's drought leads to unpopular water-saving strategies, The New York Times investigates Senator Marco Rubio's …
Mark Ruffalo 7.0
June 11, 2015
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his role in the Iraq War, Jon looks back at past interviews, and M…
Judd Apatow 7.0
June 15, 2015
NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal is accused of misrepresenting her race, Al Madrigal learns about Iowa's voting process, and…
Aziz Ansari 7.0
June 16, 2015
Donald Trump enters the 2016 presidential race, a restaurant chain unveils a troubling new dish, and comedian Aziz Ansa…
Bill Clinton 7.0
June 17, 2015
Jon relives Donald Trump's presidential announcement speech, the House of Representatives votes on trade legislation, a…
Malala Yousafzai 7.0
June 18, 2015
Jon speaks out about the church massacre in Charleston, S.C., and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses…
Al Franken 7.0
June 22, 2015
Fox News accuses liberals of politicizing the South Carolina shooting, Jessica Williams takes on the Confederate flag, …
Seth MacFarlane 6.8
June 23, 2015
Presidential contender Donald Trump establishes his campaign platform, Hasan Minhaj honors Jon's physical fortitude, an…
Andrew Napolitano 6.5
June 24, 2015
Southern states consider taking down the Confederate flag, Jessica Williams weighs in on the idea of a female-fronted $…
Richard Lewis 6.5
June 25, 2015
Pope Francis upsets Republicans with his remarks on global warming, Bobby Jindal enters the presidential race, and come…
Taylor Schilling 7.0
June 29, 2015
Conservatives react to the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality, Justice Antonin Scalia issues an unusual dissen…
Jon Hamm 7.0
June 30, 2015
Conservatives win big in Supreme Court rulings on environmental regulations and the death penalty, Jon sings the news, …
Kirsten Gillibrand 7.0
July 1, 2015
Gov. Chris Christie kicks off his presidential campaign, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand describes finding common ground in…
Sarah Vowell 7.0
July 2, 2015
Donald Trump defends his racist remarks, Ohioans fight a Native American group over an Alaskan mountain, and Sarah Vowe…
Paul Rudd 7.0
July 20, 2015
Donald Trump belittles Sen. John McCain's war hero status, Jordan Klepper examines the possibility of an openly churlis…
Barack Obama 7.5
July 21, 2015
President Barack Obama sits down with Jon one last time to discuss senioritis, his relationship with the media and how …
Jake Gyllenhaal 7.0
July 22, 2015
Republicans criticize the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran, Senator Chuck Schumer reviews New York City diners with MSNBC,…
Ta-Nehisi Coates 6.5
July 23, 2015
Donald Trump remains the most entertaining 2016 presidential candidate, Chuck Schumer wishes Jon mazel tov, and Ta-Nehi…
David McCullough 6.5
July 27, 2015
FBI officials warn of ISIS's Twitter capabilities, Mike Huckabee likens the Iran nuclear deal to the Holocaust, and Dav…
Tom Cruise 7.0
July 28, 2015
President Obama visits Ethiopia and Kenya, Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper make Jon answer fans' questions, and Tom Cru…
Doris Kearns Goodwin 7.5
July 29, 2015
Jon's White House visit leads to wild media speculation, an Arkansas pastor takes on LGBT rights, and Doris Kearns Good…
J.J. Abrams 7.0
July 30, 2015
Republicans battle for a place at the primary debates, Seth Rollins presents a look back at show sponsors, and J.J. Abr…
Amy Schumer 7.5
August 3, 2015
The Koch brothers make five Republican candidates vie for their money, Fox News accuses Jon of being a liberal propagan…
Denis Leary 7.5
August 4, 2015
Hillary Clinton prepares for Joe Biden's alleged presidential run, Jessica Williams revisits subjects from past field p…
Louis C.K. 7.5
August 5, 2015
On Jon's penultimate show, he examines his legacy of eviscerating the opposition, reflects on his noteworthy TV moments…
Jon Stewart's Final Episode 9.2
August 6, 2015
On Jon's last episode of The Daily Show, he revisits The Best F#@king News Team Ever, gets a send-off from his top poli…