The Daily Show - Season 26

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September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall

1 - September 28, 2020 - Jane Goodall

Air Date: September 28, 2020

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

September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland

2 - September 29, 2020 - Misty Copeland

Air Date: September 29, 2020

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

September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena

3 - September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena

Air Date: September 30, 2020

Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng provide coaching during the first presidential debate, Al Sharpton discusses his book "Rise Up," and John Cena talks about his book "Elbow Grease: Fast Friends."

October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

4 - October 1, 2020 - Mariah Carey

Air Date: October 1, 2020

October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

5 - October 5, 2020 - Jason Momoa & Kat Graham

Air Date: October 5, 2020

October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

6 - October 6, 2020 - Jason Sudeikis

Air Date: October 6, 2020

October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn

7 - October 7, 2020 - Alexandra Pelosi & Colin Quinn

Air Date: October 7, 2020

October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

8 - October 8, 2020 - Alex Wagner

Air Date: October 8, 2020

October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

9 - October 13, 2020 - Anita Hill

Air Date: October 13, 2020

October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

10 - October 14, 2020 - Wilmer Valderrama

Air Date: October 14, 2020

October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

11 - October 15, 2020 - Andrew Cuomo & Nick Offerman

Air Date: October 15, 2020

October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres

12 - October 20, 2020 - Matthew McConaughey & Jose Andres

Air Date: October 20, 2020

October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

13 - October 21, 2020 - Chris Rock

Air Date: October 21, 2020

October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

14 - October 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Warren

Air Date: October 22, 2020

October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones

15 - October 23, 2020 - Alicia Garza & Rashida Jones

Air Date: October 23, 2020

October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

16 - October 26, 2020 - Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: October 26, 2020

October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

17 - October 27, 2020 - Chelsea Handler

Air Date: October 27, 2020

October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

18 - October 28, 2020 - Ice Cube

Air Date: October 28, 2020

October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

19 - October 29, 2020 - Kamala Harris

Air Date: October 29, 2020

Michael Harriot

20 - Michael Harriot

Air Date: November 2, 2020

Live Coverage of Election Night

21 - Live Coverage of Election Night

Air Date: November 3, 2020

Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos

22 - Geraldo Cadava & Evan Osnos

Air Date: November 4, 2020

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

Soledad O'Brien

23 - Soledad O'Brien

Air Date: November 5, 2020

Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

24 - Ruby Bridges & Anthony Anderson

Air Date: November 9, 2020

Lenny Kravitz

25 - Lenny Kravitz

Air Date: November 10, 2020

Halsey

26 - Halsey

Air Date: November 11, 2020

Megan Rapinoe & Forest Whitaker

27 - Megan Rapinoe & Forest Whitaker

Air Date: November 12, 2020

Ta-Nehisi Coates

28 - Ta-Nehisi Coates

Air Date: November 16, 2020

Kevin Hart

29 - Kevin Hart

Air Date: November 17, 2020

Lucy McBath & Lindsey Vonn

30 - Lucy McBath & Lindsey Vonn

Air Date: November 18, 2020

Bill Gates

31 - Bill Gates

Air Date: November 19, 2020

Stephen Curry

32 - Stephen Curry

Air Date: November 30, 2020

Ernest Cline & Rosie Perez

33 - Ernest Cline & Rosie Perez

Air Date: December 1, 2020

Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox

34 - Brit Bennett & Michael J. Fox

Air Date: December 2, 2020

Ludacris

35 - Ludacris

Air Date: December 3, 2020

Method Man

36 - Method Man

Air Date: December 7, 2020

Ijeoma Oluo & Busta Rhymes

37 - Ijeoma Oluo & Busta Rhymes

Air Date: December 8, 2020

George Wallace

38 - George Wallace

Air Date: December 9, 2020

Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston

39 - Rachel Maddow & Bryan Cranston

Air Date: December 10, 2020

Pharrell Williams

40 - Pharrell Williams

Air Date: December 14, 2020

Barack Obama

41 - Barack Obama

Air Date: December 15, 2020

James Corden & Tessa Thompson

42 - James Corden & Tessa Thompson

Air Date: December 16, 2020

Carey Mulligan

43 - Carey Mulligan

Air Date: January 19, 2021

Stacey Abrams

44 - Stacey Abrams

Air Date: January 20, 2021

Jelani Cobb

45 - Jelani Cobb

Air Date: January 21, 2021

Nnamdi Asomugha

46 - Nnamdi Asomugha

Air Date: January 25, 2021

Stanley Nelson

47 - Stanley Nelson

Air Date: January 26, 2021

Amanda Gorman

48 - Amanda Gorman

Air Date: January 27, 2021

Doug Henwood & Regina King

49 - Doug Henwood & Regina King

Air Date: January 28, 2021

Jeremy O. Harris

50 - Jeremy O. Harris

Air Date: February 1, 2021

Ibram X. Kendi

51 - Ibram X. Kendi

Air Date: February 2, 2021

Dax Shepard

52 - Dax Shepard

Air Date: February 3, 2021

Cori Bush

53 - Cori Bush

Air Date: February 4, 2021

Atul Gawande & Leonard Fournette

54 - Atul Gawande & Leonard Fournette

Air Date: February 8, 2021

Robin Roberts & Noah Centineo

55 - Robin Roberts & Noah Centineo

Air Date: February 9, 2021

Radha Blank

56 - Radha Blank

Air Date: February 10, 2021

Daniel Kaluuya

57 - Daniel Kaluuya

Air Date: February 11, 2021

Neil Patrick Harris

58 - Neil Patrick Harris

Air Date: February 15, 2021

Bill Gates

59 - Bill Gates

Air Date: February 16, 2021

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

Heather McGhee

60 - Heather McGhee

Air Date: February 17, 2021

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

Russell Westbrook

61 - Russell Westbrook

Air Date: February 18, 2021

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

Sharon McMahon

62 - Sharon McMahon

Air Date: February 22, 2021

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

Hugh Evans

63 - Hugh Evans

Air Date: February 23, 2021

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

Andra Day

64 - Andra Day

Air Date: February 24, 2021

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

Kevin Garnett

65 - Kevin Garnett

Air Date: February 25, 2021

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

Marlee Matlin

66 - Marlee Matlin

Air Date: March 1, 2021

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

Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.

67 - Adam Kinzinger & H.E.R.

Air Date: March 2, 2021

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

Kelly Marie Tran

68 - Kelly Marie Tran

Air Date: March 3, 2021

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

Michael Kiwanuka

69 - Michael Kiwanuka

Air Date: March 4, 2021

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

Eddie Murphy

70 - Eddie Murphy

Air Date: March 15, 2021

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

Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee

71 - Rebecca Carroll & Precious Lee

Air Date: March 16, 2021

Former presidents try to convince Americans to get COVID-19 vaccinations, Rebecca Carroll discusses "Surviving the White Gaze," and Precious Lee talks about her trailblazing modeling career.

Cynthia Erivo

72 - Cynthia Erivo

Air Date: March 17, 2021

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

Arsenio Hall

73 - Arsenio Hall

Air Date: March 18, 2021

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

Michelle Obama

74 - Michelle Obama

Air Date: March 22, 2021

The British royal family announces plans for a diversity chief, the NCAA faces sexism allegations, and former first lady Michelle Obama discusses "Waffles + Mochi" and Pass the Love.

Eric Andre

75 - Eric Andre

Air Date: March 23, 2021

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

Nomzamo Mbatha

76 - Nomzamo Mbatha

Air Date: March 24, 2021

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

Carl L. Hart

77 - Carl L. Hart

Air Date: April 5, 2021

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

Garrett Bradley & Morgan Freeman

78 - Garrett Bradley & Morgan Freeman

Air Date: April 6, 2021

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

Danielle Brooks

79 - Danielle Brooks

Air Date: April 7, 2021

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

Lee Isaac Chung

80 - Lee Isaac Chung

Air Date: April 8, 2021

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

Miguel

81 - Miguel

Air Date: April 12, 2021

Katherine Maher & Travon Free

82 - Katherine Maher & Travon Free

Air Date: April 13, 2021

Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae

83 - Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae

Air Date: April 14, 2021

Skye Fitzgerald

84 - Skye Fitzgerald

Air Date: April 15, 2021

Vic Mensa

85 - Vic Mensa

Air Date: April 26, 2021

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

Tarana Burke & Brené Brown

86 - Tarana Burke & Brené Brown

Air Date: April 27, 2021

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

Anthony Mackie

87 - Anthony Mackie

Air Date: April 28, 2021

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

Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez

88 - Mazie K. Hirono & George Lopez

Air Date: April 29, 2021

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

Michael B. Jordan

89 - Michael B. Jordan

Air Date: May 3, 2021

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

Elizabeth Warren

90 - Elizabeth Warren

Air Date: May 4, 2021

Trevor serves up some uplifting news for the pandemic era, The Daily Show explores the revolting life story of Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her book "Persist."

Selma van de Perre

91 - Selma van de Perre

Air Date: May 5, 2021

Trevor covers a debate over teaching about racism in U.S. schools, Jaboukie Young-White gives tips on adjusting to post-pandemic life, and Selma van de Perre discusses "My Name Is Selma."

Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles

92 - Alex Gibney & Sara Bareilles

Air Date: May 6, 2021

Desi Lydic shares her pandemic-era Mother’s Day wish, Alex Gibney discusses his documentary “The Crime of the Century,” and Sara Bareilles talks about “Girls5Eva” and “Amidst the Chaos.”

Ian Manuel & Candace Parker

93 - Ian Manuel & Candace Parker

Air Date: May 10, 2021

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

J Balvin

94 - J Balvin

Air Date: May 11, 2021

Trevor examines the escalating Israel-Palestine conflict, Michael Kosta talks to New Yorkers about their city's mayoral race, and Reggaeton star J Balvin discusses "The Boy From Medellin."

Michelle Zauner

95 - Michelle Zauner

Air Date: May 12, 2021

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

Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu

96 - Frank Luntz & Thuso Mbedu

Air Date: May 13, 2021

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

Sharon Stone

97 - Sharon Stone

Air Date: May 17, 2021

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

Salima Koroma

98 - Salima Koroma

Air Date: May 18, 2021

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

Barry Jenkins & Logan Paul

99 - Barry Jenkins & Logan Paul

Air Date: May 19, 2021

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

Jeremy Lin

100 - Jeremy Lin

Air Date: May 20, 2021

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

Indya Moore

101 - Indya Moore

Air Date: June 7, 2021

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

Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh

102 - Gina Yashere & Chris Bosh

Air Date: June 8, 2021

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

Yvonne Orji

103 - Yvonne Orji

Air Date: June 9, 2021

Trevor examines America's crumbling water infrastructure, Michael Kosta and Roy Wood Jr. cover summer sports news, and comedian Yvonne Orji discusses "Bamboozled by Jesus" and "Insecure."

Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos

104 - Nick Kolcheff & Anthony Ramos

Air Date: June 10, 2021

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

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

105 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Air Date: June 14, 2021

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

Christian Pulisic & Lin-Manuel Miranda

106 - Christian Pulisic & Lin-Manuel Miranda

Air Date: June 15, 2021

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

Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay

107 - Ashley C. Ford & Sam Jay

Air Date: June 16, 2021

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

Mary J. Blige

108 - Mary J. Blige

Air Date: June 17, 2021

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

Anthony Fauci

109 - Anthony Fauci

Air Date: September 13, 2021

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

Gabrielle Union

110 - Gabrielle Union

Air Date: September 14, 2021

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

Carmelo Anthony

111 - Carmelo Anthony

Air Date: September 15, 2021

Trevor highlights civilian deaths in Afghanistan, Desi Lydic examines the mis-treatment of women during childbirth, and Carmelo Anthony discusses “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised.”

LeVar Burton

112 - LeVar Burton

Air Date: September 16, 2021

Anderson .Paak becomes Trevor’s bandleader, Trinidad health minister Terrence Deyalsingh responds to Nicki Minaj’s vaccination misinformation, and LeVar Burton discusses his diverse career.

Aly Raisman

113 - Aly Raisman

Air Date: September 20, 2021

Rep. Pete Aguilar

114 - Rep. Pete Aguilar

Air Date: September 21, 2021

Greta Thunberg

115 - Greta Thunberg

Air Date: September 22, 2021

Jason Isbell

116 - Jason Isbell

Air Date: September 23, 2021