Season 17

The Daily ShowSeason 17

2011
157 Episodes

Episodes

Thomas Friedman
S17E01

Thomas Friedman

The U.S. military kills Anwar al-Awlaki, Herman Cain talks about Rick Perry's ranch, and Thomas Friedman discusses America's role in the global market.

03 Oct 2011
Michael Lewis
S17E02

Michael Lewis

Chris Christie restates his position, Mitt Romney flip-flops, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and Michael Lewis discusses his travels as a financial disaster tourist.

04 Oct 2011
Hugh Jackman
S17E03

Hugh Jackman

Conservatives call Occupy Wall Street protesters anti-American, Florida votes to move its primary up, and Hugh Jackman boxes robots.

05 Oct 2011
Jason Sudeikis
S17E04

Jason Sudeikis

Sarah Palin confirms she won't be running in 2012, Herman Cain shares his conspiracy theories, and Jason Sudeikis gives the inside scoop on "Saturday Night Live.

06 Oct 2011
Ellen Schultz
S17E05

Ellen Schultz

Wyatt Cenac and Samantha Bee examine Mitt Romney's faith, Occupy Wall Street grows, and Ellen Schultz explains how American companies have decimated retiree benefit plans.

17 Oct 2011
Calvin Trillin
S17E06

Calvin Trillin

Republicans identify America's American enemy, John Oliver tries to join Occupy Wall Street, and Calvin Trillin talks political humor.

18 Oct 2011
Al Sharpton
S17E07

Al Sharpton

The Las Vegas GOP debate gets heated, Larry Wilmore considers Herman Cain's race card, and Al Sharpton discusses the impact of Occupy Wall Street.

19 Oct 2011
Richard Brookhiser
S17E08

Richard Brookhiser

Libyans celebrate Muammar al-Gaddafi's death, John Oliver rebrands Libya, and Richard Brookhiser discusses James Madison's impact on American politics.

20 Oct 2011
Kevin Clash
S17E09

Kevin Clash

Rick Perry goes birther, Republicans dislike Barack Obama's decision to end the Iraq War, and Kevin Clash talks about being Elmo.

24 Oct 2011
Walter Isaacson
S17E10

Walter Isaacson

Rick Perry and Herman Cain explain their jokes, Lewis Black examines the indoctrination of kids, and Walter Isaacson discusses his Steve Jobs biography.

25 Oct 2011
Lisa Randall
S17E11

Lisa Randall

A Koch-funded study debunks Climategate, riot police raid Occupy Oakland, and Lisa Randall explores the implications of scientific research.

26 Oct 2011
Andrew Napolitano
S17E12
8.0

Andrew Napolitano

Mitt Romney remains second in polls, Europe's financial crisis causes market volatility, and Andrew Napolitano thinks that the government is wrong.

27 Oct 2011
Mindy Kaling
S17E13
8.0

Mindy Kaling

Herman Cain denies sexual harassment allegations, Rick Perry loosens up, Wyatt Cenac reports on a dead bill, and Mindy Kaling discusses her parents' concerns.

31 Oct 2011
Condoleezza Rice
S17E14

Condoleezza Rice

Fox News defends the rich, John Hodgman calls for a celebration of the 1%, and Condoleezza Rice discusses the Bush administration.

01 Nov 2011
Tom Brokaw
S17E15

Tom Brokaw

Herman Cain discusses his sexual harassment case, Jon and the Best F#@king News Team Ever debate conservative black superiority, and Tom Brokaw wants to rebuild America.

02 Nov 2011
Brad Paisley
S17E16

Brad Paisley

Occupy Oakland protesters vandalize businesses, Aasif Mandvi reports on killer hot dogs, and Brad Paisley recalls his musical heroes.

03 Nov 2011
Clint Eastwood
S17E17

Clint Eastwood

Herman Cain blames the media, Sean Hannity accuses NPR of having a liberal political agenda, and Clint Eastwood discusses J. Edgar Hoover's life.

07 Nov 2011
Bill Clinton
S17E18

Bill Clinton

John Corzine resigns as MF Global's CEO, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S. economy and provides a detailed plan for its recovery in "Back to Work.

08 Nov 2011
Nancy Pelosi
S17E19

Nancy Pelosi

Herman Cain blames Democrats for his scandal; Republicans take a hit in Ohio, Arizona and Mississippi; and Nancy Pelosi shares her thoughts on Congress.

09 Nov 2011
Adam Sandler
S17E20

Adam Sandler

Rick Perry draws a blank at the CNBC debate, The Best F#@king News Team Ever revels in Perry's brain fart, and Adam Sandler dishes on his family life.

10 Nov 2011
Leymah Gbowee
S17E21

Leymah Gbowee

Aasif Mandvi explains why facts are GOP candidates' enemy, Jason Jones takes a look at ugly people, and Leymah Gbowee discusses the Liberian peace movement.

14 Nov 2011
Mark Kelly
S17E22

Mark Kelly

Herman Cain struggles with foreign policy; Jerry Sandusky takes a phone interview; and Mark Kelly talks about his wife, Gabrielle Giffords.

15 Nov 2011
Diane Keaton
S17E23

Diane Keaton

The congressional super committee faces a looming deadline, Samantha Bee explores Occupy Wall Street's class division, and Diane Keaton recalls growing up in California.

16 Nov 2011
Martin Scorsese
S17E24

Martin Scorsese

Newt Gingrich emerges as the GOP front-runner, Sarah Vowell defends the glory of Evacuation Day, and Martin Scorsese talks movies.

17 Nov 2011
Merrill Markoe
S17E25

Merrill Markoe

Police pepper spray U.C. Davis students, conservatives criticize Barack Obama for leaving God out of his Thanksgiving speech, and Merrill Markoe explores comedy.

28 Nov 2011
Betty White
S17E26

Betty White

Herman Cain denies accusations of an extramarital affair, Barney Frank announces his retirement, and Betty White adores animals.

29 Nov 2011
Bono
S17E27

Bono

Aasif Mandvi reports on Egypt's election, a fire alarm blares over Brian Williams' broadcast, and Bono believes that America is close to ending the AIDS epidemic.

30 Nov 2011
Bob Costas
S17E28

Bob Costas

Bloomberg reveals the U.S. government bailouts totaled $7.7 trillion, Mitt Romney loses his cool, and Bob Costas reviews his Jerry Sandusky interview.

01 Dec 2011
Ben Lowy
S17E29

Ben Lowy

Herman Cain suspends his campaign, John Oliver takes a closer look at California's political process, and Ben Lowy talks war photography.

05 Dec 2011
Jonah Hill
S17E30

Jonah Hill

Conservatives object to the secularization of Christmas, Republicans fear Donald Trump's debate moderating, and Jonah Hill admits to taking handsome pills.

06 Dec 2011
Ralph Fiennes
S17E31

Ralph Fiennes

The Senate passes a bill that jeopardizes Americans' civil rights, the CIA loses a stealth drone in Iran, and Ralph Fiennes enjoys Shakespeare.

07 Dec 2011
Ed Gillespie
S17E32

Ed Gillespie

Bill O'Reilly takes a shot at Jon, GOP Candidates express their love for Israel, and Ed Gillespie examines the effects of Dodd-Frank.

08 Dec 2011
Anne Burrell
S17E33

Anne Burrell

John Oliver looks into Mitt Romney's costly bet, PolitiFact gives Jon a "pants on fire" rating, and Anne Burell cooks like a rock star.

12 Dec 2011
Lawrence Lessig
S17E34

Lawrence Lessig

The Florida Family Association opposes TLC's portrayal of Muslims, Newt Gingrich concocts a poverty-fighting plan, and Lawrence Lessig wants to end Congressional corruption.

13 Dec 2011
Melody Barnes
S17E35

Melody Barnes

Mitt Romney makes a ballsy move against Newt Gingrich, Fox News uncovers a Muppet controversy, and Melody Barnes talks domestic policy.

14 Dec 2011
Matt Damon
S17E36

Matt Damon

GOP leaders share some compelling reasons for Republican voters not to choose Newt Gingrich as their political party's standard-bearer. Wyatt Cenac discovers that there is no euphemism for masturbation that accurately describes what Congress is doing to the post office. Matt Damon sports a buzz cut and compares his head shape with Jon's.

15 Dec 2011
Charles Barkley
S17E37

Charles Barkley

Republican candidates criticize Ron Paul's position on Iran, Rick Santorum surges in the polls, and Charles Barkley weighs in on 2012's NBA teams.

03 Jan 2012
Elizabeth Dowling Taylor
S17E38

Elizabeth Dowling Taylor

Mitt Romney tops the Iowa caucus, Michele Bachmann drops out of the presidential race, and Elizabeth Dowling Taylor explores the life of White House slave Paul Jennings.

04 Jan 2012
Craig Shirley
S17E39

Craig Shirley

The GOP censures Barack Obama's recess appointment, Jason Jones helps a Republican outcast, and Craig Shirley provides an intimate look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.

05 Jan 2012
George Lucas
S17E40

George Lucas

GOP presidential candidates debate twice in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney's competitors resent his wealth, and George Lucas commemorates the Tuskegee Airmen.

09 Jan 2012
Andrew Napolitano
S17E41

Andrew Napolitano

The New Hampshire primary results trickle in, Iran begins enriching uranium, and Andrew Napolitano weighs in on the GOP presidential candidates.

10 Jan 2012
Jim DeMint
S17E42
8.0

Jim DeMint

Mitt Romney wins the New Hampshire primary, The Best F#@king News Team reports from South Carolina, and Jim DeMint considers America's economic and political problems.

11 Jan 2012
Dolly Parton
S17E43

Dolly Parton

Newt Gingrich tackles an array of minority issues, John Oliver elevates America's public discourse, and Dolly Parton dukes it out with Queen Latifah.

12 Jan 2012
Jodi Kantor
S17E44

Jodi Kantor

Jon takes over the Colbert Super PAC, China's Foxconn comes under attack for its poor working conditions, and Jodi Kantor talks about the Obamas.

16 Jan 2012
Liam Neeson
S17E45

Liam Neeson

Newt Gingrich wins the South Carolina debate, Stephen Colbert reveals his wishes for the Colbert Super PAC, and Liam Neeson enjoys small-town Canada.

17 Jan 2012
Joe Nocera
S17E46

Joe Nocera

Wikipedia's blackout puts the spotlight on SOPA, Mitt Romney reveals his tax rate, and Joe Nocera shares his thoughts on Wall Street.

18 Jan 2012
Elizabeth Banks
S17E47
8.0

Elizabeth Banks

Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife reveals his request for an open marriage, and Elizabeth Banks enjoys performing on high-rise ledges.

19 Jan 2012
Kathleen Sebelius
S17E48

Kathleen Sebelius

Newt Gingrich takes South Carolina, Al Madrigal gets to know Mitt Romney's most fervent enthusiast, and Kathleen Sebelius talks about health care reform.

23 Jan 2012
Elizabeth Warren
S17E49

Elizabeth Warren

Mitt Romney defends his tax returns, Newt Gingrich one-ups Mitt Romney at the Florida GOP debate, and Elizabeth Warren urges America to invest in its future.

24 Jan 2012
Paula Broadwell
S17E50

Paula Broadwell

Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address, Mitch Daniels counters it with a Republican rebuttal, and Paula Broadwell examines General David Patraeus' career.

25 Jan 2012
Tilda Swinton
S17E51

Tilda Swinton

The Supreme Court deliberates over televised profanity, Newt Gingrich tackles the moon, and Tilda Swinton discusses her acting career.

26 Jan 2012
Lou Dobbs
S17E52

Lou Dobbs

Mitt Romney pummels Newt Gingrich in Florida, Jason Jones finds out how Floridian women feel about Newt Gingrich, and Lou Dobbs gets excited about political controversies.

30 Jan 2012
Jonathan Macey
S17E53

Jonathan Macey

Newt Gingrich panders to Florida's Hispanic voters, Mitt Romney spins his work at Bain Capital into an asset, and Jonathan Macey talks about private equity firms.

31 Jan 2012
Brad Pitt
S17E54

Brad Pitt

Mitt Romney wins the Florida primary, John Oliver and Jason Jones consider both sides of the wealth gap, and Brad Pitt roots for baseball's underdogs.

01 Feb 2012
David Agus
S17E55

David Agus

Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney, Aasif Mandvi investigates Florida's welfare drug testing law, and David Agus rethinks America's attitude toward illness.

02 Feb 2012
Ali Soufan
S17E56

Ali Soufan

CNN stuns Whitney Houston fans, Catholics confuse health care reform with war, and Ali Soufan considers the complexities of ethnic nationalism in the Middle East.

13 Feb 2012
Ricky Gervais
S17E57

Ricky Gervais

Rick Santorum worries about women joining men in combat , Liz Trotta makes incendiary remarks about rape in the military, and Ricky Gervais analyzes panda repopulation.

14 Feb 2012
Louise Slaughter
S17E58

Louise Slaughter

House Republicans oppose the STOCK Act's intelligence provisions, Wyatt Cenac investigates whale slavery, and Louise Slaughter strives to end congressional insider trading.

15 Feb 2012
Arne Duncan
S17E59

Arne Duncan

Barack Obama takes heat for his Hollywood fundraiser; Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum fight for Michigan; and Arne Duncan works to improve America's educational system.

16 Feb 2012
Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian
S17E60

Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian

Congress debates birth control coverage, Aasif Mandvi investigates Time Warner's Knicks blackout, and Alan Huffman and Michael Rejebian uncover candidate scandals.

20 Feb 2012
Russ Feingold
S17E61

Russ Feingold

Chris Christie vetoes New Jersey's same-sex marriage bill, Virginia encroaches on women's reproductive rights, and Russ Feingold discusses campaign finance reform.

21 Feb 2012
Bruce Bartlett
S17E62

Bruce Bartlett

Republicans build a frightening case against Barack Obama, health officials debate publishing controversial bird flu research, and Bruce Bartlett calls for tax reform.

22 Feb 2012
Paul Rudd
S17E63

Paul Rudd

Rick Santorum takes heat for his frankness, Newt Gingrich considers himself cheerful, and Paul Rudd indulges his sweet tooth.

23 Feb 2012
Neil deGrasse Tyson
S17E64

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Rick Santorum gets queasy over John F. Kennedy's religious tolerance speech, the Pope joins the Twitterverse, and Neil deGrasse Tyson advocates U.S. space exploration.

27 Feb 2012
Stephen Merchant
S17E65

Stephen Merchant

Rick Santorum calls on Michigan Democrats for support, Samantha Bee gets to the bottom of Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge, and Stephen Merchant discusses his lofty stature.

28 Feb 2012
Masha Gessen
S17E66

Masha Gessen

Mitt Romney takes Michigan, conservative pundits mourn the state of the GOP field, and Masha Gessen discusses the rise and anticipated fall of Vladimir Putin.

29 Feb 2012
M. Cathleen Kaveny
S17E67

M. Cathleen Kaveny

The U.S. Senate debates the Blunt amendment, Barbara Boxer breaks down Jon's jokes on the Senate floor, and Cathleen Kaveny explores Catholic moral theology.

01 Mar 2012
Shaun Donovan
S17E68

Shaun Donovan

Rush Limbaugh makes incendiary remarks about Sandra Fluke, John Oliver meets Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, and Secretary Shaun Donovan tackles homelessness.

05 Mar 2012
Julianne Moore
S17E69

Julianne Moore

Host Jon Stewart interviews Julianne Moore and discusses the day's news and important topics.

06 Mar 2012
Cecile Richards
S17E70

Cecile Richards

Mitt Romney wins Ohio on Super Tuesday, CNN reveals holodeck technology, the White House press corps tries to gin up a fight, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood.

07 Mar 2012
Trita Parsi
S17E71

Trita Parsi

Jon Stewart exposes Sean Hannity's seedy past, Jessica Williams investigates Socialism in America, and National Iranian American Council President Trita Parsi discusses U.S.-Iranian relations.

08 Mar 2012
Grover Norquist
S17E72

Grover Norquist

Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams report on the Kony 2012 activist youth movement, Mitt Romney applies a Southern strategy in Alabama, and Grover Norquist talks tax reform.

12 Mar 2012
Will Ferrell
S17E73

Will Ferrell

Fox News compares Rush Limbaugh to Bill Maher, Kristen Schaal finds humor in Republican policies on women's health, and Will Ferrell learns Spanish for "Casa de mi Padre.

13 Mar 2012
Rachel Weisz
S17E74

Rachel Weisz

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum pick up wins in the Southern primaries and CNN has a hard time making it exciting, South by Southwest creates "homeless hotspots," and Rachel Weisz reveals that her movie "Deep Blue Sea" has no LL Cool J-eating sharks.

14 Mar 2012
No Guest
S17E75

No Guest

Bashar al Assad's hacked emails reveal some interesting music choices, Jon tries to help Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire with some new names for a local pond, and John Oliver investigates why America cut all funding to UNESCO.

15 Mar 2012
Shaquille O'Neal
S17E76

Shaquille O'Neal

Dick Cheney gets a new heart, Florida's "stand your ground" law leads to the shooting of Trayvon Martin, and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal talks about getting his Ph.D.

26 Mar 2012
Maria Goodavage
S17E77

Maria Goodavage

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell gets jilted; Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney deal with "gotcha" media; Sam Bee visits Park Slope, Brooklyn; and Maria Goodavage talks military dogs.

27 Mar 2012
Ahmed Rashid
S17E78

Ahmed Rashid

Jon struggles with "pink slime" being a part of his cheeseburger, Russian accents continue to be evil, and Ahmed Rashid explains how America's military presence affects Afghanistan's economy.

28 Mar 2012
Rachel Maddow
S17E79

Rachel Maddow

Supporters and opponents before the Supreme Court to discuss The Affordable Care Act, Spike Lee endangers the lives of the sweetest people in the world, and Rachel Maddow explains how Americans can connect with the military.

29 Mar 2012
Mohamed Nasheed
S17E80

Mohamed Nasheed

Mitt Romney endorsements lack enthusiasm, the Tucson school board bans Mexican-American studies, and former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed talks climate and democracy.

02 Apr 2012
Thomas C. Goldstein
S17E81

Thomas C. Goldstein

Sarah Palin infiltrates "Today Show," John Oliver asks Palin fans about her brave co-hosting, and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein discusses his Supreme Court case.

03 Apr 2012
Jack L. Goldsmith
S17E82

Jack L. Goldsmith

Rick Santorum believes it's campaign half-time, Larry Wilmore finds the racist culprit in the Trayvon Martin case, and Jack Goldsmith discusses executive power, post-9/11.

04 Apr 2012
Anthony Bourdain
S17E83

Anthony Bourdain

The GSA's Vegas conference is an epic boondoggle, Bill O'Reilly won't pay $4 for shrimp, Obama wants $75 from Jon, and "No Reservations" star Anthony Bourdain talks travel.

05 Apr 2012
Tim Weiner
S17E84

Tim Weiner

Passover goes toe-to-toe with Easter, NBC faces backlash for its editing of George Zimmerman's 911 call, and Tim Weiner discusses his book, "Enemies: A History of the FBI.

09 Apr 2012
Elon Musk
S17E85

Elon Musk

CNN brands its news segments, Google eyeglasses augment reality, Facebook buys Instagram, and Elon Musk discusses the future of human space exploration.

10 Apr 2012
Ricky Gervais
S17E86

Ricky Gervais

The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from the Gingrich, Romney and Obama camps; Al Madrigal investigates "personhood" in Oklahoma; and Ricky Gervais talks Karl Pilkington.

11 Apr 2012
Esperanza Spalding
S17E87

Esperanza Spalding

George Zimmerman is charged with murder; The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from Sanford, FL; Egypt prepares for elections, and Esperanza Spalding performs.

12 Apr 2012
Jane Goodall
S17E88

Jane Goodall

The Secret Service is embroiled in a prostitution scandal, the media addresses Hilary Rosen and the "war on women," and Jane Goodall talks Disney's new film, "Chimpanzee.

16 Apr 2012
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
S17E89

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Geraldo Rivera taunts the Taliban, Senate Republicans filibuster the "Buffett Rule," Jason Jones examines the women's voting bloc, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus discusses "Veep.

17 Apr 2012
Robert Reich
S17E90

Robert Reich

The GSA's Jeff Neely pleads the Fifth, Jon compares the comedic styles of Mitt Romney and President Obama, and economist Robert Reich is "Beyond Outrage.

18 Apr 2012
Judy Smith
S17E91

Judy Smith

Conservative pundits pivot on Mitt Romney, North Korea is out of the axis of evil, and "Good Self, Bad Self" author Judy Smith discusses high-profile crisis management.

19 Apr 2012
Ben Rattray
S17E92

Ben Rattray

Mitt Romney looks for a running mate, John Oliver sits down with Herman Cain, the Obama and Romney campaigns debate canine issues, and Ben Rattray talks social media.

23 Apr 2012
Madeleine Albright
S17E93

Madeleine Albright

The Secret Service prostitution scandal widens, The Best F#@king News Team Ever fights voter apathy, and Madeleine Albright shares personal history.

24 Apr 2012
Jason Segel
S17E94
8.0

Jason Segel

Wealthy citizens want to mine asteroids, Neil deGrasse Tyson plays "Bulls**t or No Bulls**t, Mitt Romney recalibrates his campaign, and Jason Segel works with humans.

25 Apr 2012
Robert Draper
S17E95

Robert Draper

Rupert Murdoch faces new accusations, the Democrats have issues in North Carolina, and Robert Draper offers a glimpse into the House of Representatives.

26 Apr 2012
Zach Wahls
S17E96

Zach Wahls

Republicans and Democrats debate discretionary social spending, Mike & Ike stage a gay divorce, and Zach Wahls shares lessons learned from his two moms.

30 Apr 2012
David Barton
S17E97

David Barton

The anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death sparks controversy, Lewis Black rants about artisanal bagels, and David Barton argues for a new understanding of Thomas Jefferson.

01 May 2012
Tom Coburn
S17E98

Tom Coburn

Newt Gingrich calls it quits, Romney advisor Richard Grenell resigns under pressure from conservative groups, and Senator Tom Coburn warns of the country's "Debt Bomb.

02 May 2012
Peter Bergen
S17E99

Peter Bergen

Osama bin Laden's documents reveal a brand-conscious terrorist, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng asks Hillary Clinton for aid, and Peter Bergen discusses "Man Hunt.

03 May 2012
Admiral General Aladeen
S17E100

Admiral General Aladeen

Elections in Europe spell bad news for incumbents, Al Madrigal gauges young voters' enthusiasm for Obama, and Admiral General Aladeen assures Jon that his family is safe.

07 May 2012
Ivo Daalder
S17E101

Ivo Daalder

Joe Biden's support for gay marriage is not new policy, Mitt Romney takes credit for the auto bailout, and Ivo Daalder explains the seating arrangements at NATO summits.

08 May 2012
John R. Hall
S17E102

John R. Hall

President Obama voices his support for same-sex marriage, Kristen Schaal shares her voting history, and John Hall critiques Jon's Queen Elizabeth II impression.

09 May 2012
Robert Caro
S17E103

Robert Caro

Fox News evolves on the issue of same-sex marriage, Jason Jones reports from George Clooney's fundraiser, and Robert Caro discusses Lyndon Johnson's passage to power.

10 May 2012
Michelle Obama
S17E104

Michelle Obama

Jon recalls a conversation with Roger Ailes, examines the good and bad kinds of socialism, and talks to Michelle Obama about the importance of gardening.

29 May 2012
Dan Rather
S17E105

Dan Rather

Mitt Romney wins Texas, Donald Trump is an on-again, off-again birther, Jessica Williams investigates a Minnesota prom, and Dan Rather is "Rather Outspoken.

30 May 2012
Jim Parsons
S17E106
8.0

Jim Parsons

Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks a ban on oversized sugary drinks, Wyatt Cenac reports on Russia's blocking intervention in Syria, and Jim Parsons stars in "Harvey.

31 May 2012
Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein
S17E107

Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein

John Oliver reports from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Obama administration plays "Polish That Turd," and Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann discuss government dysfunction.

04 Jun 2012
Gary Johnson
S17E108

Gary Johnson

The Wisconsin recall election proceeds, Al Madrigal reports on Latino unemployment in television, and Libertarian Gary Johnson discusses an alternative political path.

05 Jun 2012
Michael Fassbender
S17E109

Michael Fassbender

Samantha Bee reports on Wisconsin's anger in the midst of Scott Walker's recall election, drones come in many forms, and Michael Fassbender reveals "Prometheus" plot points.

06 Jun 2012
Edward Conard
S17E110

Edward Conard

The media debates fairness, Governor Cuomo proposes marijuana legislation, and Edward Conard talks innovation and risk and his book, "Unintended Consequences.

07 Jun 2012
Boris Johnson
S17E111

Boris Johnson

President Obama gets caught in a gaffe, Larry Wilmore discusses the lack of diversity in a Romney ad, and Boris Johnson gives a mayoral opinion on the large soda ban.

11 Jun 2012
Colin Powell
S17E112

Colin Powell

Governor Rick Scott continues his voter purge in Florida, prisoners at Gitmo enjoy some taxpayer-funded amenities, and Colin Powell discusses his book, "It Worked For Me.

12 Jun 2012
Maggie Gyllenhaal
S17E113

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney scramble to raise cash, the White House receives criticism for suspicious leaks, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses the invention of vibrators.

13 Jun 2012
Catherine Zeta-Jones
S17E114

Catherine Zeta-Jones

JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon testifies in Washington, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a conspiracy in Idaho, and Catherine Zeta-Jones talks "Rock of Ages" and "Spartacus.

14 Jun 2012
Parmy Olson
S17E115

Parmy Olson

Greece votes to stay within the EU, Samantha Bee debates whether or not to attend a $40,000-a-plate Obama fundraiser, and journalist Parmy Olson sheds light on Anonymous.

18 Jun 2012
Denis Leary
S17E116

Denis Leary

Democrats try to build a strong liberal coalition, President Obama uses his executive authority to prevent excessive deportation, and Denis Leary fills in for Marco Rubio.

19 Jun 2012
Steve Carell
S17E117

Steve Carell

Attorney General Eric Holder faces criticism from the House Oversight Committee, Obama and Romney face hecklers on the trail, and Steve Carell promotes all of his new books.

20 Jun 2012
Bassem Youssef
S17E118

Bassem Youssef

President Obama claims executive privilege on "fast and furious" documents, and Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef fulfills a dream by appearing on The Daily Show.

21 Jun 2012
Marco Rubio
S17E119

Marco Rubio

The Supreme Court rules on the Arizona immigration law, Mitt Romney hosts a retreat for big donors in Utah, and Marco Rubio shares lessons from his two years in the Senate.

25 Jun 2012
Seth MacFarlane
S17E120
7.0

Seth MacFarlane

President Obama's role in Operation Fast and Furious inspires conservative talk of dictatorship, and Seth MacFarlane explains how he recruited Mark Wahlberg to star in "Ted.

26 Jun 2012
Andrew Garfield
S17E121

Andrew Garfield

Governor Cuomo's proposed decriminalization of marijuana fails, Jessica Williams sends health care news from the Supreme Court, and Andrew Garfield is Spider-Man.

27 Jun 2012
Tenacious D
S17E122

Tenacious D

The Supreme Court rules Obamacare constitutional, John Oliver poses questions to fictional president Herman Cain, and Tenacious D performs songs off "Rize of the Fenix.

28 Jun 2012
Louis C.K.
S17E123

Louis C.K.

Mitt Romney retires retroactively, John Oliver reports from New Jersey on the Viacom-DirecTV dispute, and Louis C.K. clarifies his controversial Twitter comments.

16 Jul 2012
Victor Cruz
S17E124

Victor Cruz

Egyptians hurl tomatoes in protest, the Obamas pose for the Kiss Cam, John Oliver tells America to keep it down, Al Madrigal goes to Mexico, and Victor Cruz talks football.

17 Jul 2012
Sigourney Weaver
S17E125

Sigourney Weaver

Banks tamper with the Libor rate, Mitt Romney resists pressure to reveal his tax returns, and Sigourney Weaver talks American dynasties and "Political Animals.

18 Jul 2012
E.J. Dionne
S17E126

E.J. Dionne

An investigation reveals HSBC laundered money for Mexican drug cartels, Michele Bachmann floats a conspiracy theory, and E.J. Dionne talks "Our Divided Political Heart.

19 Jul 2012
Fareed Zakaria
S17E127

Fareed Zakaria

The Colorado tragedy sparks non-gun debate, the Boy Scouts and Chick-fil-A reaffirm exclusionary policies toward gays, and Fareed Zakaria discusses "The Post-American World.

23 Jul 2012
Matthew McConaughey
S17E128

Matthew McConaughey

London faces Olympics-related difficulties, Lewis Black takes issue with the deliberate distortions of the campaigns, and Matthew McConaughey discusses "Killer Joe.

24 Jul 2012
Joseph Stiglitz
S17E129

Joseph Stiglitz

President Obama encounters pronoun trouble, John Oliver interviews Herman Cain about his imaginary energy policy, and Joseph Stiglitz discusses "The Price of Inequality.

25 Jul 2012
Zach Galifianakas & Will Ferrell
S17E130

Zach Galifianakas & Will Ferrell

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un gets married, Samantha Bee reports on nuns at odds with the Vatican, and Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis take a break from "The Campaign.

26 Jul 2012
Rashida Jones
S17E131

Rashida Jones

Mitt Romney sees disconcerting signs at the London Olympics, cities look to ban Chick-fil-A for its gay marriage stance, and Rashida Jones talks "Celeste and Jesse Forever.

30 Jul 2012
Dambisa Moyo
S17E132

Dambisa Moyo

Mitt Romney makes an impression overseas, Dick Cheney and John McCain disagree on Sarah Palin's vice-presidential qualities, and economist Dambisa Moyo examines China.

31 Jul 2012
Fred Guterl
S17E133

Fred Guterl

President Obama donates to the Obama campaign, Mitt Romney runs as a generic Republican candidate, Harry Reid is terrible, and Fred Guterl talks human extinction.

01 Aug 2012
Jessica Biel
S17E134

Jessica Biel

Chik-fil-A Appreciation Day threatens America's chicken supply, the news struggles to not spoil the Olympics, and Jessica Biel discusses cars of the future in "Total Recall.

02 Aug 2012
Tim Gunn
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Tim Gunn

The White House is criticized for security leaks, Jason Jones studies super spy Thomas Drake, the Mars rover lands, and Tim Gunn remembers ten seasons of "Project Runway.

06 Aug 2012
Saima Wahab
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Saima Wahab

Chik-fil-A and Taco Bell face social media challenges, Italy doesn't love Mitt Romney, and Saima Wahab discusses her journey from Afghanistan to Portland, Oregon.

07 Aug 2012
Chris Rock
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Chris Rock

Voter I.D. laws target the poor, minorities and elderly, Al Madrigal investigates an Olympic penis controversy, and Chris Rock discusses "2 Days in New York.

08 Aug 2012
Joanna Brooks
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Joanna Brooks

President Obama and Mitt Romney exchange bad puns, Jason Jones covers the 2012 Red Neck Blank, and Joanna Brooks talks growing up Mormon in The Book of Mormon Girl.

09 Aug 2012
Robert Pattinson
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Robert Pattinson

Mitt Romney makes Paul Ryan the Republican vice presidential nominee, and "Cosmopolis" and "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson enjoys a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

13 Aug 2012
Misty May-Treanor
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Misty May-Treanor

Mitt Romney campaigns with vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan, John Hodgman shares his love of "Twilight," and Misty May-Treanor reflects on her Olympic legend.

14 Aug 2012
Brian Williams
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Brian Williams

Joe Biden sparks Republican outrage, John Oliver searches for America's next great political prop, and Brian Williams discusses dogs and Paul Ryan's Wienermobile.

15 Aug 2012
Rob Corddry
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Rob Corddry

Pennsylvania and Ohio pursue partisan voting laws, the Best F#@king News Team Ever warms up for the Republican National Convention, and Rob Corddry shares his Olympic medal.

16 Aug 2012
Marco Rubio
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Marco Rubio

The Best F#@king News Team ever reports from the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL, and Marco Rubio touts Republican governing philosophies and Florida journalism.

28 Aug 2012
Herman Cain
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Herman Cain

The 2012 Republican National Convention finds its theme, Samantha Bee investigates the Republican platform, and Herman Cain identifies differences between him and Mitt Romney.

29 Aug 2012
Michael Steele
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Michael Steele

Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention, John Oliver interprets the Republican theme "We Can Change It," and Michael Steele talks Ron Paul.

30 Aug 2012
GOP Convention 2012: Friday
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GOP Convention 2012: Friday

Clint Eastwood speaks to an empty chair, Mitt Romney recalls America's idyllic past, and the Best F#@king News Team Ever say goodbye to the Republican National Convention.

31 Aug 2012
Tom Brokaw
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Tom Brokaw

The Democratic National Convention begins in Charlotte, NC, the Best F#@king News Team Ever updates the Obama campaign's slogan, and Tom Brokaw compares conventions.

04 Sept 2012
Kirsten Gillibrand
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Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic National Convention speakers praise President Obama, John Oliver shares a personal Obama anecdote, and Kirsten Gillibrand calls for more women in Congress.

05 Sept 2012
Austan Goolsbee
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Austan Goolsbee

The Democratic Party votes to amend its platform, Bill Clinton shares hard facts, and economist Austan Goolsbee remains happily divorced from government work.

06 Sept 2012
DNC Friday
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DNC Friday

President Obama accepts the Democratic nomination, the Best F#@king News Team Ever shares memories of Charlotte, and Fox News gets a new slogan after its convention coverage.

07 Sept 2012
Kofi Annan
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Kofi Annan

A YouTube movie sparks violence in the Middle East, John Oliver reports from Egypt, and Kofi Annan shares his views on the Syrian conflict and what it means for the world.

17 Sept 2012
Salman Rushdie
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Salman Rushdie

Mitt Romney shares his opinion of 47% of Americans, Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams discuss minority advantages in America, and Salman Rushdie talks "Joseph Anton.

18 Sept 2012
Pink
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Pink

Fox News addresses the leaked Romney video, the Best F#@king News Team Ever prepares for general election sniping, and Pink performs a song from "The Truth About Love.

19 Sept 2012
Bill Clinton
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Bill Clinton

An ancient papyrus hints that Jesus was married, the Senate GOP kills a veterans jobs bill, and Bill Clinton discusses his convention speech and the Clinton Global Initiative.

20 Sept 2012
King Abdullah II
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King Abdullah II

President Obama brushes off United Nations world leaders, Mitt Romney regresses as the election approaches, and King Abdullah II of Jordan talks Arab Spring.

25 Sept 2012
Olivia Wilde
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Olivia Wilde

The NFL referee lockout continues, Patrick Stewart replaces John Oliver, Jason Jones investigates Sudden Wealth Syndrome, and Olivia Wilde talks life in Kenya.

26 Sept 2012
Amar'e Stoudemire
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Amar'e Stoudemire

Hungry kids protest school lunch calorie limits, the UN General Assembly makes for bland political theater, and Amar'e Stoudemire discusses his "STAT" children's books.

27 Sept 2012