List of The Daily Show episodes (2015)
2015 season of American television series
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This is a list of episodes for The Daily Show in 2015.[1][2][3][4] This is the final year of The Daily Show to be hosted by Jon Stewart, whose final episode was on August 6, 2015. This is also the first year of The Daily Show to be hosted by Trevor Noah, whose first episode was on September 28, 2015.
No. of episodes101 (under Stewart)
38 (under Noah)
38 (under Noah)
Original networkComedy Central
Original releaseJanuary 5 –
December 17, 2015
December 17, 2015
| List of The Daily Show episodes | |
|---|---|
| No. of episodes | 101 (under Stewart) 38 (under Noah) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Comedy Central |
| Original release | January 5 – December 17, 2015 |
| Season chronology | |
On February 10, 2015, Stewart announced that he would resign at a later time in the year.[5] Stewart's hour-plus-long final episode on August 6 featured reunions with former Daily Show correspondents and cameo video clips from people Stewart had targeted over the years including Bill O'Reilly, John McCain, Chris Christie, and Hillary Clinton. It concluded with a performance by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.[6]
On March 30, 2015, Comedy Central announced that Trevor Noah will become the host of The Daily Show following the departure of Stewart.[7] Noah's half hour-plus-long first episode on September 28 was simulcast by Viacom on Nick-at-Nite, Spike, MTV, MTV2, mtvU, VH1, VH1 Classic, BET, Centric, CMT, TV Land, and Logo TV.[8]
2015 (under Stewart)
January
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
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| 2576 | January 5 | Steven Brill | Brill, Steven (2015). America's Bitter Pill: Money, Politics, Back-Room Deals, and the Fight to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System. Random House. ISBN 978-0812996951. | 1.40[9] | |
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The countdown to Democalypse 2016 begins, The Interview triggers tension between the U.S. and North Korea, and Steven Brill discusses his book America's Bitter Pill. | |||||
| 2577 | January 6 | Cass Sunstein | Sunstein, Cass R.; Hastie, Reid (2015). Wiser: Getting Beyond Groupthink to Make Groups Smarter. Harvard Business Press. ISBN 978-1422122990. | 1.16[10] | |
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A new congressional session begins, Staten Island Representative Michael Grimm resigns following tax evasion charges, and Cass Sunstein discusses his book Wiser. | |||||
| 2578 | January 7 | Ava DuVernay | Selma | 1.31[11] | |
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A deadly attack hits Paris, Aasif Mandvi covers Great Britain's Nazi cow problem, Hasan Minhaj reports on homelessness in Salt Lake City, and Ava DuVernay discusses the film Selma. | |||||
| 2579 | January 8 | Allison Williams | Girls | 1.32[12] | |
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Mitch McConnell brags about the Republican Congress, Jason Jones causes mischief in New York after a slowdown in arrests, and Girls star Allison Williams sits down with Jon. | |||||
| 2580 | January 12 | Jimmy Carter | Countdown to Zero | 1.04[13] | |
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Millions march in Paris after the Charlie Hebdo shooting, Rupert Murdoch's tweet sparks a debate, and Jimmy Carter discusses the exhibition Countdown to Zero. | |||||
| 2581 | January 13 | Marco Rubio | Rubio, Marco (2015). American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone. Sentinel. ISBN 978-1595231130. | 1.27[14] | |
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Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a storeowner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses his book American Dreams. | |||||
| 2582 | January 14 | Julianne Moore | Still Alice | 1.20[15] | |
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A French comedian is arrested despite the country's stance on free speech, police in the Philippines are ordered to wear diapers, and Julianne Moore discusses Still Alice. | |||||
| 2583 | January 15 | Sienna Miller | American Sniper | 1.16[16] | |
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The Keystone XL pipeline debate continues, Jessica Williams reports on a unique law regarding the right to an attorney, and Sienna Miller discusses American Sniper. | |||||
| 2584 | January 19 | Mike Huckabee | Huckabee, Mike (20 January 2015). God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy. Macmillan. ISBN 978-1250060990. | 1.23[17] | |
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Secretary of State John Kerry visits France, the Miss Universe pageant gets wrapped up in Middle Eastern politics, and Mike Huckabee discusses his book, God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy. | |||||
| 2585 | January 20 | Jennifer Lopez | The Boy Next Door | 1.14[18] | |
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Several Republican candidates consider a bid for president, Aasif Mandvi investigates the threat of Sharia law in Alabama, and Jennifer Lopez discusses The Boy Next Door. | |||||
| 2586 | January 21 | Anne Hathaway | Song One | 1.41[19] | |
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Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, multiple Tea Party Republicans respond to the president's speech, and Anne Hathaway discusses her film Song One. | |||||
| 2587 | January 22 | Jennifer Aniston | Cake | 1.26[20] | |
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The World Economic Forum begins in Switzerland, MetLife sues the federal government, Trevor Noah reports on Boko Haram, and Jennifer Aniston discusses her film Cake. | |||||
| 2588 | January 26 | Julian Castro | N/A | 1.44[21] | |
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Presidential hopefuls convene at the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class, and Julian Castro discusses his work at HUD. | |||||
| 2589 | January 27 | Jill Leovy | Leovy, Jill (2015). Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America. Random House Publishing. ISBN 978-0385529983. | 1.33[22] | |
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The media fixates on Winter Storm Juno's impact on New York City, a drone crashes into the White House, and journalist Jill Leovy discusses her book Ghettoside. | |||||
| 2590 | January 28 | Oscar Isaac | A Most Violent Year | 1.19[23] | |
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President Obama pays his respects to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, Kristen Schaal addresses male oppression on the subway, and Oscar Isaac discusses A Most Violent Year. | |||||
| 2591 | January 29 | Sarah Chayes | Chayes, Sarah (20 January 2015). Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security. National Geographic Books. ISBN 978-0393239461. | 1.23[24] | |
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The Deflategate scandal rocks the NFL right before the Super Bowl, Jessica Williams investigates mixed-party dating, and Sarah Chayes discusses her book Thieves of State. | |||||
February
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
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| 2592 | February 2 | Martin Short | Short, Martin (4 November 2014). I Must Say: My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0062309525. | 1.28[25] | |
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Mike Huckabee tackles the topic of same-sex marriage during his book tour, Jordan Klepper reports on China's magic industry, and Martin Short discusses I Must Say. | |||||
| 2593 | February 3 | Bill Browder | Browder, Bill (3 February 2015). Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1476755717. | 1.18[26] | |
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Measles makes a shocking comeback, groundhogs get their yearly moment in the spotlight, and Bill Browder discusses his book Red Notice. | |||||
| 2594 | February 4 | Wes Moore | Moore, Wes (2014). The Work: My Search for a Life That Matters. Spiegel & Grau. ISBN 978-0812993578. | 1.22[27] | |
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The 114th Congress celebrates one month in office, Senator Thom Tillis suggests that public health standards are overrated, and Wes Moore discusses his book The Work. | |||||
| 2595 | February 5 | Bob Odenkirk | Better Call Saul | 1.25[28] | |
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Strong contenders for the 2016 race begin to emerge, John Boehner invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress, and Bob Odenkirk discusses Better Call Saul. | |||||
| 2596 | February 9 | Patricia Arquette | Boyhood | 1.26[29] | |
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Brian Williams comes under fire for misleading the public, Bassem Youssef reflects on the quagmire in the Middle East, and Patricia Arquette discusses her film Boyhood. | |||||
| 2597 | February 10 | David Axelrod | Axelrod, David (2015). Believer: My Forty Years in Politics. Penguin Press. ISBN 978-1594205873. | 1.65[30] | |
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Fox News adds an ironic twist to its complaints about President Obama, political strategist David Axelrod discusses his book Believer, and Jon announces his retirement from hosting the show. | |||||
| 2598 | February 11 | Colin Firth | Kingsman: The Secret Service | 1.47[31] | |
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Kansas and Alabama make conditions worse for same-sex couples, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and Colin Firth discusses Kingsman: The Secret Service. | |||||
| 2599 | February 23 | Christine Lagarde | N/A | 1.42[32] | |
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Conservatives criticize President Obama's ISIS offensive while Rudy Giuliani questions his patriotism, and Christine Lagarde discusses the International Monetary Fund. | |||||
| 2600 | February 24 | Lynsey Addario | Addario, Lynsey (2015). It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War. Penguin. ISBN 978-1594205378. | 1.19[33] | |
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An article in Mother Jones questions Bill O'Reilly's credibility, Samantha Bee reports on Vice President Biden's bad habit, and Lynsey Addario discusses "It's What I Do." | |||||
| 2601 | February 25 | Conan O'Brien | Conan | 1.33[34] | |
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Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on Instagram, and Conan O'Brien discusses his trip to Cuba. | |||||
| 2602 | February 26 | Olivia Wilde | The Lazarus Effect | 1.07[35] | |
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Several whistleblowers are penalized after exposing misconduct, Hasan Minhaj tackles inequality among the 1%, and Olivia Wilde discusses her film "The Lazarus Effect." | |||||
March
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 | March 2 | Robert Smigel | Night Of Too Many Stars | 1.17[36] | |
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Congress threatens to defund the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Jim Inhofe argues against climate change, and Robert Smigel discusses Night of Too Many Stars. | |||||
| 2604 | March 3 | Sigourney Weaver | Chappie | 1.19[37] | |
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Benjamin Netanyahu is invited to speak before Congress, Aasif Mandvi reveals a potential future for print media, and Sigourney Weaver discusses her film "Chappie." | |||||
| 2605 | March 4 | Viacheslav Fetisov | Red Army | 1.23[38] | |
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Hillary Clinton's informal emailing style causes controversy, Jordan Klepper reports on a surprising Florida law, and Viacheslav Fetisov discusses the documentary "Red Army." | |||||
| 2606 | March 5 | Gerald Posner | Posner, Gerald (3 February 2015). God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1416576570. | 1.17[39] | |
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Jessica Williams reports on the DOJ's investigation into Ferguson, MO, opposition leader Boris Nemtsov murdered in Russia, and Gerald Posner discusses "God's Bankers." | |||||
| 2607 | March 9 | John Lewis | March: Book Two | 1.30[40] | |
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The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civil rights movement in his graphic novel trilogy, "March." | |||||
| 2608 | March 10 | Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer | Broad City | 1.31[41] | |
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Senate Republicans send a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Lewis Black investigates animal cruelty, and Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer discuss Broad City. | |||||
| 2609 | March 11 | Common | Run All Night | 1.24[42] | |
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Fraternity brothers are caught on tape chanting racial slurs, Hillary Clinton gives an explanation for her informal email practices, and Common discusses "Run All Night." | |||||
| 2610 | March 12 | Rob Corddry | Childrens Hospital | 1.24[43] | |
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Several New Jersey officials engage in questionable practices, Jordan Klepper reports on Hurricane Sandy survivors, and Rob Corddry discusses his show Childrens Hospital. | |||||
| 2611 | March 16 | Andrew Cockburn | Cockburn, Andrew (10 March 2015). Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins. Macmillan. ISBN 978-0805099263. | 1.20[44] | |
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Several states work to erase equal rights for the LGBT community, the Secret Service and the media require interventions, and Andrew Cockburn discusses his book "Kill Chain." | |||||
| 2612 | March 17 | Amanda Seyfried | While We're Young | 1.17[45] | |
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Democrats filibuster a bipartisan human trafficking bill, the food industry takes varying approaches to the obesity crisis, and Amanda Seyfried discusses "While We're Young." | |||||
| 2613 | March 18 | Kevin Hart | Get Hard | 1.21[46] | |
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Congressman Aaron Schock resigns following inquiries into his use of taxpayer dollars, Benjamin Netanyahu wins re-election in Israel, and Kevin Hart discusses "Get Hard." | |||||
| 2614 | March 19 | Will Ferrell | Get Hard | 1.25[47] | |
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Fox News selectively covers the Department of Justice reports on Ferguson, Trevor Noah challenges Jon to a chess game, and Will Ferrell discusses his film "Get Hard." | |||||
| 2615 | March 23 | Ayaan Hirsi Ali | Ali, Ayaan Hirsi (24 March 2015). Heretic: Why Islam Needs A Reformation Now. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0062333933. | 1.28[48] | |
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The V.A. continues its legacy of inadequacy, Senator Ted Cruz officially announces his plans to run for president, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her book "Heretic." | |||||
| 2616 | March 24 | Jon Ronson | Ronson, Jon (2015). So You've Been Publicly Shamed. Penguin. ISBN 978-1594487132. | 1.23[49] | |
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A sex-trafficking bill remains stuck in Congress, Kristen Schaal reports on gender wage equality, and Jon Ronson discusses his book "So You've Been Publicly Shamed." | |||||
| 2617 | March 25 | Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering | The Hunting Ground | 1.26[50] | |
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California and Florida feel the effects of climate change, Hasan Minhaj interviews an Oregon pot grower, and Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering discuss "The Hunting Ground." | |||||
| 2618 | March 26 | John Hargrove | Hargrove, John; Chua-Eoan, Howard (24 March 2015). Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish. Macmillan. ISBN 978-1137280107. | 1.24[51] | |
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Jason Jones bids farewell to The Daily Show, Jon congratulates Fox News for being right, and former orca trainer John Hargrove discusses his book "Beneath the Surface." | |||||
April
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2619 | April 6 | Gene Baur | Baur, Gene; Stone, Gene (7 April 2015). Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better. Rodale. ISBN 978-1623364892. | 0.919[52] | |
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Indiana passes a controversial religious freedom law, Jordan Klepper chases after crowdfunding donations, and Gene Baur discusses his book "Living the Farm Sanctuary Life." | |||||
| 2620 | April 7 | Peter Dinklage | Game of Thrones | 1.283[53] | |
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Hasan Minhaj reports on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, Senator Rand Paul announces his presidential bid, and Peter Dinklage discusses the fifth season of "Game of Thrones." | |||||
| 2621 | April 8 | Tavis Smiley | Smiley, Tavis (7 April 2015). My Journey with Maya. Little, Brown. ISBN 978-0316341752. | 1.010[54] | |
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Rolling Stone retracts an article, Samantha Bee reports on a shocking custody issue, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wins re-election, and Tavis Smiley discusses "My Journey with Maya." | |||||
| 2622 | April 9 | Elizabeth Warren | Warren, Elizabeth (31 March 2015). A Fighting Chance. Picador. ISBN 978-1250062253. | 1.043[55] | |
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Kansas passes a lenient gun safety law while enforcing harsh welfare regulations, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses corruption, student debt and "A Fighting Chance." | |||||
| 2623 | April 13 | Adam Horovitz | While We're Young | 1.195[56] | |
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Hillary Clinton announces her presidential bid, Bassem Youssef unpacks the confusing proxy wars in the Middle East, and Adam Horovitz discusses his film "While We're Young." | |||||
| 2624 | April 14 | Fareed Zakaria | Zakaria, Fareed (21 April 2015). In Defense of a Liberal Education. National Geographic Books. ISBN 978-0393247688. | 1.255[57] | |
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Congress criticizes a proposed treaty with Iran, Hillary Clinton overshadows Marco Rubio's presidential bid, and Fareed Zakaria discusses his book, "In Defense of a Liberal Education." | |||||
| 2625 | April 15 | Billy Crystal | The Comedians | 1.128[58] | |
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The media struggles to deliver relevant content in appropriate ways, Jordan Klepper investigates the future of Christianity, and Billy Crystal discusses "The Comedians." | |||||
| 2626 | April 16 | Eric Greitens | Greitens, Eric (2015). Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 978-0544323988. | 1.274[59] | |
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Dick Cheney criticizes President Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, the winner of the 2015 'Mercun Awards emerges, and Eric Greitens discusses his book "Resilience." | |||||
| 2627 | April 20 | Gayle Tzemach Lemmon | Lemmon, Gayle Tzemach (21 April 2015). Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0062333810. | 1.078[60] | |
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The Best F#@king News Team Ever envisions if life were like Congress, CNN adds 4/20 coverage to its programming, and Gayle Tzemach Lemmon discusses her book "Ashley's War." | |||||
| 2628 | April 21 | Jeff Garlin | The Goldbergs | 1.241[61] | |
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Republican candidates update their positions on same-sex marriage, a man flies past Capitol security in a gyrocopter, and Jeff Garlin offers Jon a part on "The Goldbergs." | |||||
| 2629 | April 22 | Dana Perino | Perino, Dana (21 April 2015). And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side. Grand Central. ISBN 978-1455584901. | 0.987[62] | |
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Unethical Atlanta educators share similarities with Wall Street bankers, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a GMO conspiracy, and Dana Perino discusses her book "And the Good News Is..." | |||||
| 2630 | April 23 | Neil deGrasse Tyson | StarTalk | 1.051[63] | |
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Fracking causes earthquakes in Oklahoma, the NSA debuts a creepy recycling mascot, John Hodgman makes a dramatic exit, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "StarTalk." | |||||
| 2631 | April 27 | Elizabeth Olsen | Avengers: Age of Ultron | 1.272[64] | |
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The media misses an important Baltimore news story during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and Elizabeth Olsen discusses her film "Avengers: Age of Ultron." | |||||
| 2632 | April 28 | George Stephanopoulos | N/A | 1.271[65] | |
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Baltimore's mayor declares a state of emergency, Hasan Minhaj reports on bipartisan prison reform, and George Stephanopoulos discusses the responsibility of the media. | |||||
| 2633 | April 29 | Judith Miller | Miller, Judith (7 April 2015). The Story: A Reporter's Journey. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1476716015. | 1.141[66] | |
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The Supreme Court considers the legality of same-sex marriage, and Judith Miller discusses the lead-up to the Iraq War and her memoir, "The Story: A Reporter's Journey." | |||||
| 2634 | April 30 | Kristen Wiig | Welcome to Me | 0.966[67] | |
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Senator Bernie Sanders enters the presidential race, Hillary Clinton faces corruption rumors, Samantha Bee enjoys her last day, and Kristen Wiig discusses "Welcome to Me." | |||||
May
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2635 | May 4 | Brian Grazer | Grazer, Brian; Fishman, Charles (7 April 2015). A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1476730752. | 1.187[68] | |
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Texan conspiracy theorists fear a military takeover, Jessica Williams investigates the end of same-sex marriage protests, and Brian Grazer discusses his book "A Curious Mind." | |||||
| 2636 | May 5 | Willie Nelson | Nelson, Willie (5 May 2015). It's a Long Story: My Life. Little, Brown. ISBN 978-0316403559. | 1.357[69] | |
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Three Republican candidates join the presidential race, Senator Ted Cruz contradicts his own principles, and Willie Nelson discusses his memoir "It's a Long Story: My Life." | |||||
| 2637 | May 6 | Ernest Moniz | N/A | 1.069[70] | |
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New York and New Jersey each face corruption scandals, Al Madrigal predicts who will win the Latino vote in 2016, and Ernest Moniz discusses the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran. | |||||
| 2638 | May 7 | Mumford & Sons | Wilder Mind | 1.192[71] | |
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Regulation of campaign financing reaches new lows, a report exposes Tom Brady's knowledge of Deflategate, and Mumford & Sons performs a song from their album "Wilder Mind." | |||||
| 2639 | May 11 | John Legend | Southern Rites | 1.031[72] | |
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David Cameron wins re-election in the U.K., Jordan Klepper investigates the role of money in British democracy, and John Legend discusses the documentary "Southern Rites." | |||||
| 2640 | May 12 | Tom Brokaw | Brokaw, Tom (12 May 2015). A Lucky Life Interrupted: A Memoir of Hope. Random House Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4000-6969-9. | 1.133[73] | |
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The vetting process for the 2016 presidential candidates begins, Kristen Schaal reports on the "dad bod" trend, and Tom Brokaw discusses his memoir "A Lucky Life Interrupted." | |||||
| 2641 | May 13 | Reza Aslan | N/A | 1.067[74] | |
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Fox News takes issue with Barack Obama's stance on poverty, Jordan Klepper looks for controversial topics in the British election, and Reza Aslan discusses the state of Islam. | |||||
| 2642 | May 14 | Rebel Wilson | Pitch Perfect 2 | 0.945[75] | |
| 2643 | May 26 | Rand Paul | N/A | 1.280[76] | |
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Sections of the Patriot Act near expiration, Republicans propose a new surveillance act, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses his 11-hour filibuster and religious liberties. | |||||
| 2644 | May 27 | Rosabeth Moss Kanter | Kanter, Rosabeth Moss (12 May 2015). Move: Putting America's Infrastructure Back in the Lead. National Geographic Books. ISBN 978-0-3932-4680-3. | 1.066[77] | |
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Several top FIFA officials face corruption charges, allergy season reaches catastrophic levels, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter discusses her book "Move." | |||||
| 2645 | May 28 | Matt Harvey | N/A | 1.275[78] | |
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Senator Bernie Sanders begins his presidential campaign, ISIS attacks a major Iraqi city, and Matt Harvey discusses his pitching career with the New York Mets. | |||||
June
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2646 | June 1 | Stanley McChrystal | McChrystal, General Stanley; Collins, Tantum; Silverman, David; Fussell, Chris (12 May 2015). Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-5918-4748-9. | 1.126[79] | |
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Jordan Klepper finds a new use for the NSA, Senator Lindsey Graham enters the presidential race, and General Stanley McChrystal discusses his book "Team of Teams." | |||||
| 2647 | June 2 | Bill de Blasio | N/A | 1.202[80] | |
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A CIA study analyzes America's armament of the Middle East, the media react to Caitlyn Jenner's debut, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlines his progressive agenda. | |||||
| 2648 | June 3 | Melissa McCarthy | Spy | 1.316[81] | |
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Hasan Minhaj gives Muslim women advice on downplaying their religion, Jordan Klepper investigates free-range parenting, and Melissa McCarthy chats about her film "Spy". | |||||
| 2649 | June 4 | Steve Buscemi | Park Bench | 1.144[82] | |
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Governors Lincoln Chafee and Rick Perry kick off their presidential campaigns, John Hodgman celebrates Jon's eloquence, and Steve Buscemi discusses his talk show "Park Bench." | |||||
| 2650 | June 8 | Nicola Sturgeon | N/A | 1.074[83] | |
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Texas cops use excessive force at a pool party, Republican candidates head to Iowa, and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon discusses seceding from the United Kingdom | |||||
| 2651 | June 9 | Nick Offerman | Offerman, Nick (26 May 2015). Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers. Penguin Publishing. ISBN 978-0-5259-5467-5. | 1.024[84] | |
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President Obama attends the G7 summit, CNN's Chris Cuomo and Governor Andrew Cuomo broadcast their sibling rivalry, and Nick Offerman discusses his book "Gumption." | |||||
| 2652 | June 10 | Colin Quinn | Quinn, Colin (9 June 2015). The Coloring Book: A Comedian Solves Race Relations in America. Grand Central. ISBN 978-1-4555-0759-7. | 1.187[85] | |
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California's drought leads to unpopular water-saving strategies, The New York Times investigates Senator Marco Rubio's spending, and Colin Quinn discusses "The Coloring Book." | |||||
| 2653 | June 11 | Mark Ruffalo | Infinitely Polar Bear | 0.949[86] | |
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Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his role in the Iraq War, Jon looks back at past interviews, and Mark Ruffalo discusses his movie "Infinitely Polar Bear". | |||||
| 2654 | June 15 | Judd Apatow | Apatow, Judd (2015). Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy. Random House. ISBN 978-0-8129-9757-6. | 1.088[87] | |
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NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal is accused of misrepresenting her race, Al Madrigal learns about Iowa's voting process, and Judd Apatow discusses his book "Sick in the Head." | |||||
| 2655 | June 16 | Aziz Ansari | Ansari, Aziz; Klinenberg, Eric (16 June 2015). Modern Romance: An Investigation. Penguin Publishing. ISBN 978-1-5942-0627-6. | 1.177[88] | |
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Donald Trump enters the 2016 presidential race, a restaurant chain unveils a troubling new dish, and comedian Aziz Ansari explores dating trends in his book "Modern Romance." | |||||
| 2656 | June 17 | Bill Clinton | N/A | 1.433[89] | |
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Jon relives Donald Trump's presidential announcement speech, the House of Representatives votes on trade legislation, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S.'s economic prospects. | |||||
| 2657 | June 18 | Malala Yousafzai | He Named Me Malala | 1.134[90] | |
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Jon speaks out about the church massacre in Charleston, S.C., and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses the documentary "He Named Me Malala". | |||||
| 2658 | June 22 | Al Franken | N/A | 1.234[91] | |
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Fox News accuses liberals of politicizing the South Carolina shooting, Jessica Williams takes on the Confederate flag, and Al Franken discusses going from comedy to Congress. | |||||
| 2659 | June 23 | Seth MacFarlane | Ted 2 | 1.337[92] | |
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Presidential contender Donald Trump establishes his campaign platform, Hasan Minhaj honors Jon's physical fortitude, and director Seth MacFarlane discusses his movie "Ted 2". | |||||
| 2660 | June 24 | Andrew Napolitano | N/A | 1.442[93] | |
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Southern states consider taking down the Confederate flag, Jessica Williams weighs in on the idea of a female-fronted $10 bill, and Andrew Napolitano discusses free speech. | |||||
| 2661 | June 25 | Richard Lewis | Lewis, Richard (5 May 2015). Reflections From Hell: Richard Lewis' Guide On How Not to Live. powerHouse Books. ISBN 978-1-5768-7745-6. | 1.301[94] | |
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Pope Francis upsets Republicans with his remarks on global warming, Bobby Jindal enters the presidential race, and comedian Richard Lewis discusses his show "Blunt Talk." | |||||
| 2662 | June 29 | Taylor Schilling | The Overnight | 1.320[95] | |
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Conservatives react to the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality, Justice Antonin Scalia issues an unusual dissent, and Taylor Schilling discusses "The Overnight." | |||||
| 2663 | June 30 | Jon Hamm | Minions | 1.341[96] | |
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Conservatives win big in Supreme Court rulings on environmental regulations and the death penalty, Jon sings the news, and Jon Hamm discusses his film "Minions". | |||||
July
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2664 | July 1 | Kirsten Gillibrand | N/A | 1.457[97] | |
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Gov. Chris Christie kicks off his presidential campaign, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand describes finding common ground in Congress and working to pass a paid family leave bill. | |||||
| 2665 | July 2 | Sarah Vowell | Vowell, Sarah (2015). Lafayette in the Somewhat United States. Riverhead Books. ISBN 978-1-5946-3174-0. | 1.162[98] | |
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Donald Trump defends his racist remarks, Ohioans fight a Native American group over an Alaskan mountain, and Sarah Vowell discusses "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States." | |||||
| 2666 | July 20 | Paul Rudd | Ant-Man | 1.232[99] | |
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Donald Trump's remarks about John McCain not being a war hero keep Jon from discussing real stories that occurred during their break. Jordan Klepper discusses past presidential jerks. Paul Rudd talks about his new film and status as a superhero. | |||||
| 2667 | July 21 | President Barack Obama | N/A | 1.514[100] | |
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President Obama makes his seventh and final appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Topics of discussion include retirement, foreign policy and healthcare.[101] | |||||
| 2668 | July 22 | Jake Gyllenhaal | Southpaw | 1.281[102] | |
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Republicans criticize the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran, Senator Chuck Schumer reviews New York City diners with MSNBC, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks about his film "Southpaw." | |||||
| 2669 | July 23 | Ta-Nehisi Coates | Between the World and Me | 1.402[103] | |
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Donald Trump remains the most entertaining 2016 presidential candidate, Chuck Schumer wishes Jon mazel tov, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses his book "Between the World and Me." | |||||
| 2670 | July 27 | David McCullough | McCullough, David (5 May 2015). The Wright Brothers. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-4767-2874-2. | 1.210[104] | |
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FBI officials warn of ISIS's Twitter capabilities, Mike Huckabee likens the Iran nuclear deal to the Holocaust, and David McCullough discusses his book "The Wright Brothers." | |||||
| 2671 | July 28 | Tom Cruise | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | 1.189[105] | |
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President Obama visits Ethiopia and Kenya, Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper make Jon answer fans' questions, and Tom Cruise discusses "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation." | |||||
| 2672 | July 29 | Doris Kearns Goodwin | Goodwin, Doris Kearns (15 June 1991). Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream: The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever Written. St. Martin's Publishing. ISBN 978-0-3120-6027-5. | 1.320[106] | |
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Jon's White House visit leads to wild media speculation, an Arkansas pastor takes on LGBT rights, and Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream." | |||||
| 2673 | July 30 | J. J. Abrams | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | 1.279[107] | |
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Republicans battle for a place at the primary debates, Seth Rollins presents a look back at show sponsors, and J. J. Abrams discuses Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. | |||||
August
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2674 | August 3 | Amy Schumer | Trainwreck | 1.712[108] | |
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The Koch brothers make five Republican candidates vie for their money, Fox News accuses Jon of being a liberal propagandist, and Amy Schumer discusses her movie "Trainwreck." | |||||
| 2675 | August 4 | Denis Leary | Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll | 1.580[109] | |
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Hillary Clinton prepares for Joe Biden's alleged presidential run, Jessica Williams revisits subjects from past field pieces, and Denis Leary discusses "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll." | |||||
| 2676 | August 5 | Louis C.K. | Louie Louis C.K.: Live at Madison Square Garden | 1.821[110] | |
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In his penultimate show, Jon examines his legacy of eviscerating the opposition ("The Daily Show: Destroyer of Worlds") and reflects on his more noteworthy TV moments; Jon and Louis C.K. discuss returning to stand-up comedy. | |||||
| 2677 | August 6 | Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band | N/A | 3.471[111] | |
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Jon Stewart's final episode as TDS host begins with Jessica Williams, Hasan Minhaj, and Jordan Klepper covering the GOP presidential debate, but grows into tributes to Jon from The Best F#@king News Team Ever, frequent targets of his critiques, and well wishes from former host Craig Kilborn and longtime regulars John Oliver and Stephen Colbert; Jon salutes the behind-the-scenes staffers in a Goodfellas-style tracking shot (featuring a cameo from Martin Scorsese); Jon comments on how "bullshit is everywhere"; "My Moment of Zen" (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Land of Hope and Dreams" and the final verse of "Born to Run").[112] | |||||
2015 (under Noah)
September
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2678 | September 28 | Kevin Hart | Ride Along 2 | 3.411[113] | |
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Trevor Noah's first episode as the new host of The Daily Show. Noah begins by acknowledging his predecessor Jon Stewart, pledging to continue the "war on bullshit" that Stewart waged during his tenure as host. Pope Francis visits the United States, John Boehner resigns as Speaker of the House, NASA finds evidence of water on Mars, and comedian Kevin Hart discusses his film, Ride Along 2. Note: The original airing of this episode was simulcast by Viacom on Comedy Central, Nick-at-Nite, Spike, MTV, MTV2, mtvU, VH1, VH1 Classic, BET, Centric, CMT, TV Land, and Logo TV. | |||||
| 2679 | September 29 | Whitney Wolfe Herd | Bumble | 1.231[114] | |
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President Obama and Vladimir Putin meet for an uncomfortable dinner, ISIS fills the black market with ancient relics, and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe discusses dating trends. | |||||
| 2680 | September 30 | Governor Chris Christie | Chris Christie presidential campaign, 2016 | 1.042[115] | |
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Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood, Jr. investigate police bias, Al Madrigal looks into espionage rumors at the Waldorf Astoria, and Chris Christie discusses his presidential bid. | |||||
October
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2681 | October 1 | Ryan Adams | 1989 | 0.712[116] | |
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Donald Trump proves to be a viable African president, The Best F#@king News Team Ever celebrates autumn, and Ryan Adams covers Taylor Swift's songs from his album "1989." | |||||
| 2682 | October 5 | Seth Rogen | Steve Jobs | 0.988[117] | |
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Trevor examines pro-lifers' stance on guns, Jessica Williams finds an efficient way to report on a mass shooting in Oregon, and Seth Rogen discusses his film "Steve Jobs." | |||||
| 2683 | October 6 | Aaron Sorkin | Steve Jobs | 0.912[118] | |
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Jordan Klepper weighs in on the ethics of using Uber, Hasan Minhaj examines the robots threaten the jobs of journalists, and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin discusses his film "Steve Jobs." | |||||
| 2684 | October 7 | Evgeny Afineevsky | Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom | 0.725[119] | |
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Ben Carson defends his response to a school shooting in Oregon, Ronny Chieng explores virtual reality, and Evgeny Afineevsky discusses his documentary "Winter on Fire." | |||||
| 2685 | October 8 | Rachel Maddow | N/A | 0.827[120] | |
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Hasan Minhaj investigates a fair-hiring campaign for former offenders, Rupert Murdoch endorses Ben Carson, and Rachel Maddow weighs in on the 2016 election. | |||||
| 2686 | October 12 | Ta-Nehisi Coates | The Atlantic October 2015 cover story: The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration | 0.823[121] | |
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Roy Wood, Jr. visits the Justice or Else rally to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, CNN gets ready to host the first Democratic presidential debate, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses mass incarceration in the U.S. | |||||
| 2687 | October 13 | Richard Dawkins | Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science | 0.789[122] | |
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Republicans court Paul Ryan for Speaker of the House, Lewis Black examines how businesses attract millennials, and Richard Dawkins discusses "Brief Candle in the Dark." | |||||
| 2688 | October 14 | Tom Hiddleston | Crimson Peak | 0.829[123] | |
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The Best F#@king News Team Ever recaps the Democratic presidential debate, CNN unleashes its best Las Vegas puns, and Tom Hiddleston discusses his movie "Crimson Peak." | |||||
| 2689 | October 15 | Jack Black | Goosebumps | 0.646[124] | |
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The FBI investigates fantasy sports sites for insider trading, an Illinois mayor falls victim to a Twitter parody account, and Jack Black discusses his film "Goosebumps." | |||||
| 2690 | October 19 | Martin O'Malley | Martin O'Malley presidential campaign, 2016 | 0.562[125] | |
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CNN declares Hillary Clinton the winner of the first Democratic debate, Donald Trump and Jeb Bush argue on Twitter, and Martin O'Malley discusses his presidential bid. | |||||
| 2691 | October 20 | Judah Friedlander | Friedlander, Judah (20 October 2015). If the Raindrops United: Drawings and Cartoons. Hachette Books. ISBN 978-0-3163-0695-9. | 0.760[126] | |
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Jordan Klepper dissects racial diversity in "Star Wars," Wolf Blitzer shames presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee, and Judah Friedlander discusses "If the Raindrops United." | |||||
| 2692 | October 21 | Brie Larson | Room | 0.755[127] | |
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Joe Biden decides not to run for president, Jordan Klepper reports on an Illinois couple unable to cash a lottery check due to budget cuts, and Brie Larson discusses "Room." | |||||
| 2693 | October 22 | John Harwood | N/A | 0.784[128] | |
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Hillary Clinton testifies at the eighth Benghazi hearing, Jeb Bush calls Supergirl "hot," and CNBC's John Harwood discusses moderating a Republican presidential debate. | |||||
November
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2694 | November 2 | Fareed Zakaria | Long Road to Hell | 0.662[129] | |
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President Obama sends ground troops to fight ISIS in Syria, police remain fearful of public scrutiny, and Fareed Zakaria discusses his documentary "Long Road to Hell." | |||||
| 2695 | November 3 | Gloria Steinem | Steinem, Gloria (27 October 2015). My Life on the Road. Random House Publishing. ISBN 978-0-6794-5620-9. | 0.659[130] | |
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Jordan Klepper explains why Iowa is afraid of The Daily Show, GOP presidential hopefuls submit their debate demands, and Gloria Steinem discusses "My Life on the Road." | |||||
| 2696 | November 5 | Regina King | The Leftovers | 0.816[131] | |
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The Best F#@king News Team Ever visits Trevor after he has an emergency appendectomy, Desi Lydic examines how Republican officials in Nebraska were able to abolish the state's death penalty through conservative politicking, China ends its one-child policy, and actress Regina King discusses "The Leftovers." | |||||
| 2697 | November 9 | Pras | Sweet Micky for President | 0.689[132] | |
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Presidential hopeful Ben Carson defends his violent past, Ronny Chieng examines outdated voting machines, and Pras discusses "Sweet Micky for President." | |||||
| 2698 | November 10 | Dan Price | N/A | 0.756[133] | |
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Donald Trump calls for a Starbucks boycott, the U.S. builds a $43 million gas station in Afghanistan, and Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price explains his company's salary minimum. | |||||
| 2699 | November 11 | Chris Hayes | N/A | 0.895[134] | |
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Desi Lydic fact-checks GOP presidential candidates' statements from the Republican debate, and MSNBC's Chris Hayes weighs in on the presidential hopefuls. | |||||
| 2700 | November 12 | Christine and the Queens | N/A | 0.822[135] | |
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Jordan Klepper investigates campaign finance reform, Trevor presents The Myanmar Daily Show, and Christine and The Queens perform "Tilted" and "It." | |||||
| 2701 | November 16 | David Holbrooke | The Diplomat | 0.787[136] | |
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Trevor addresses the terrorist attacks in Paris, Desi Lydic fact-checks the latest Democratic debate, and David Holbrooke discusses his documentary "The Diplomat." | |||||
| 2702 | November 17 | Timbaland | Timbaland (2015). The Emperor of Sound: A Memoir. Harper Collins USA. ISBN 978-0-0619-3696-8. | 0.701[137] | |
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Trevor examines the politicization of the ISIS attacks in Paris, Roy Wood Jr. explains why Alabama is refusing Syrian refugees, and Timbaland discusses "The Emperor of Sound." | |||||
| 2703 | November 18 | Ted Koppel | Koppel, Ted (2015). Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath. Crown Publishers. ISBN 978-0-5534-1996-2. | 0.752[138] | |
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Jessica Williams explains why Ben Carson dropped a foreign policy adviser, Kristen Schaal weighs in on schools that prohibit leggings, and Ted Koppel discusses "Lights Out." | |||||
| 2704 | November 19 | David Rees | Going Deep with David Rees | 0.850[139] | |
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Mike Huckabee equates Syrian refugees with food, a lone Missourian decides the fate of her district's sales tax, and David Rees talks about "Going Deep with David Rees." | |||||
| 2705 | November 30 | Spike Lee | Chi-Raq | 0.759[140] | |
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Donald Trump mocks a handicapped reporter, Jordan Klepper weighs in on a shooting at Planned Parenthood, and filmmaker Spike Lee discusses "Chi-Raq." | |||||
December
| No. | Original air date | Guest(s) | Promotion | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2706 | December 1 | Nick Cannon | Chi-Raq | 0.831[141] | |
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World leaders head to Paris, France for the COP21 climate conference, Jessica Williams searches for a hoverboard that actually flies, and Nick Cannon discusses the film "Chi-Raq." Note: Rapper Chris Brown was originally scheduled to be the guest in this episode, but was quietly replaced shortly before the taping.[142] | |||||
| 2707 | December 2 | Lupita Nyong'o | Star Wars: The Force Awakens & Eclipsed | 0.970[143] | |
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Hacking activist group Anonymous declares war on ISIS, Jordan Klepper examines the food industry, and Lupita Nyong'o discusses "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Eclipsed." | |||||
| 2708 | December 3 | Idris Elba | Luther | 0.765[144] | |
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President Obama addresses a mass shooting in Southern California, Ted Cruz releases hours of raw footage from filming campaign ads, and Idris Elba discusses "Luther." | |||||
| 2709 | December 7 | Jon Stewart | Zadroga Act | 0.804[145] | |
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MSNBC ransacks the home of terrorism suspects on live TV, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to shame Congress into renewing health care for 9/11 first responders. | |||||
| 2710 | December 8 | Thomas Perez | N/A | 0.860[146] | |
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Donald Trump proposes banning all Muslims from entering the U.S, Hasan Minhaj discusses positive views on banning all Muslims from entering the U.S, and Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez discusses job growth. | |||||
| 2711 | December 9 | Marion Cotillard | Macbeth | 1.077[147] | |
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World leaders aim to stop world temperatures from rising above 2 degrees celsius at the COP21 climate conference in Paris, Adam Lowitt discusses the Republican Jewish Coalition, and Marion Cotillard discusses her new film Macbeth. | |||||
| 2712 | December 10 | Michael Strahan | Strahan, Michael; Chambers, Veronica (13 October 2015). Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-4767-7568-5. | 0.681[148] | |
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Gun demand spikes following the San Bernardino shooting, Jordan Klepper investigates gun ownership and "good guy" scenarios in mass shootings, and Michael Strahan discusses his new book Wake up Happy. | |||||
| 2713 | December 14 | Andy Cohen | Watch What Happens: Live, Then and Now | 0.848[149] | |
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ISIS releases a Chinese recruitment song, The Best F#@king News Team debates a controversial zombie nativity scene, and Andy Cohen discusses his miniseries "Then and Now." | |||||
| 2714 | December 15 | Pusha T | King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude | 0.633[150] | |
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Jeb Bush promises to stop spamming his supporters, Donald Trump releases his bill of health, and Pusha T performs "Sunshine" and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets." | |||||
| 2715 | December 16 | Will Smith | Concussion | 0.935[151] | |
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Jeb Bush stands up to Donald Trump during the latest GOP debate, Desi Lydic fact-checks the Republican candidates, and Will Smith discusses the biopic "Concussion." | |||||
| 2716 | December 17 | Will Ferrell | Daddy's Home | 0.877[152] | |
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The Best F#@king News Team reviews the biggest headlines of 2015, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un assembles a pop supergroup, and Will Ferrell chats about "Daddy's Home." | |||||