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- Episode 23
Brian Williams
The Daily Show - S16 - E23
Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
The Daily Show: Season 16 - 73 Episode s
16x1 - Paul Giamatti
January 3, 2011
The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
16x2 - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
January 4, 2011
Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
16x3 - Jimmy Wales
January 5, 2011
John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
16x4 - Patton Oswalt
January 6, 2011
Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
16x5 - Denis Leary
January 10, 2011
John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.
16x6 - Colin Firth
January 11, 2011
John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
16x7 - Tim Pawlenty
January 12, 2011
Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
16x8 - Ron Howard
January 13, 2011
John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
16x9 - Peter Bergen
January 17, 2011
Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
16x10 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
January 18, 2011
Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
16x11 - Paul Clemens
January 19, 2011
Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
16x12 - Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
January 20, 2011
Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
16x13 - Anand Giridharadas
January 24, 2011
Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
16x14 - James Franco
January 25, 2011
A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
16x15 - Jonathan Alter
January 26, 2011
Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
16x16 - T. Boone Pickens
January 27, 2011
Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
16x17 - Bill Gates
January 31, 2011
Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
16x18 - Michael Steele
February 1, 2011
Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
16x19 - Matthew Perry
February 2, 2011
Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
16x20 - Adm. Michael Mullen
February 3, 2011
Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
16x21 - Edward Glaeser
February 14, 2011
16x22 - January Jones
February 15, 2011
16x23 - Brian Williams
February 16, 2011
Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
16x24 - Ed Gillespie
February 17, 2011
16x25 - Lisa Ling
February 21, 2011
16x26 - Anderson Cooper
February 22, 2011
16x27 - Donald Rumsfeld
February 23, 2011
16x28 - Austan Goolsbee
February 24, 2011
16x29 - Howard Stern
February 28, 2011
CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
16x30 - Prince Zeid Ra'ad
March 1, 2011
Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.
16x31 - Allison Stanger
March 2, 2011
16x32 - Diane Ravitch
March 3, 2011
16x33 - Sen. Rand Paul
March 7, 2011
16x34 - Brian Christian
March 8, 2011
Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
16x35 - Aaron Eckhart
March 9, 2011
From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
16x36 - Trey Parker & Matt Stone
March 10, 2011
'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
16x37 - Sarah Vowell
March 21, 2011
Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
16x38 - T.J. English
March 22, 2011
The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.
16x39 - Richard Lewis
March 23, 2011
16x40 - Bret Baier
March 24, 2011
16x41 - Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
March 28, 2011
Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
16x42 - Miguel Nicoleles
March 29, 2011
Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
16x43 - Jake Gyllenhaal
March 30, 2011
Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
16x44 - Norm MacDonald
March 31, 2011
CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
16x45 - Billy Crystal
April 4, 2011
The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
16x46 - Colin Quinn
April 5, 2011
The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
16x47 - Mike Huckabee
April 6, 2011
The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
16x48 - Jamie Oliver
April 7, 2011
The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
16x49 - Foo Fighters
April 11, 2011
The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
16x50 - Governor Deval Patrick
April 12, 2011
The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
16x51 - Tracy Morgan
April 13, 2011
The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
16x52 - Ricky Gervais
April 14, 2011
The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
16x53 - Gigi Ibrahim
April 25, 2011
John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
16x54 - Elizabeth Warren
April 26, 2011
Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
16x55 - Bernie Sanders
April 27, 2011
Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
16x56 - William Cohan
April 28, 2011
John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
16x57 - Philip K. Howard
May 2, 2011
The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
16x58 - Rachel Maddow
May 3, 2011
A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
16x59 - David Barton
May 4, 2011
The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
16x60 - Joe Meacham
May 5, 2011
Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
16x61 - Keira Knightley
May 9, 2011
Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
16x62 - Will Ferrell
May 10, 2011
Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
16x63 - Albert Brooks
May 11, 2011
Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
16x64 - Kristen Wiig
May 12, 2011
Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
16x65 - Jon Ronson
May 16, 2011
Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
16x66 - Annie Jacobsen
May 17, 2011
Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
16x67 - Richard Beeman
May 18, 2011
Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
16x68 - Lisa P. Jackson
May 19, 2011
John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
16x69 - Jimmy Fallon
May 31, 2011
Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
16x70 - Bill Moyers
June 1, 2011
Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
16x71 - Tim Tebow
June 2, 2011
Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
16x72 - Maziar Bahari
June 6, 2011
Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
16x73 - Fareed Zakaria
June 7, 2011
John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
The Daily Show: All seasons
S0: Specials
97 Episode s
S1: Season 1
6 Episode s
S2: Season 2
16 Episode s
S3: Season 3
33 Episode s
S4: Season 4
159 Episode s
S5: Season 5
166 Episode s
S6: Season 6
158 Episode s
S7: Season 7
160 Episode s
S8: Season 8
161 Episode s
S9: Season 9
161 Episode s
S10: Season 10
159 Episode s
S11: Season 11
161 Episode s
S12: Season 12
138 Episode s
S13: Season 13
160 Episode s
S14: Season 14
161 Episode s
S15: Season 15
161 Episode s
S16: Season 16
124 Episode s
S17: Season 17
157 Episode s
S18: Season 18
158 Episode s
S19: Season 19
159 Episode s
S20: Season 20
142 Episode s
S21: Season 21
161 Episode s
S22: Season 22
163 Episode s
S23: Season 23
157 Episode s
S24: Season 24
158 Episode s
S25: Season 25
160 Episode s
S26: Season 26
116 Episode s
S27: Season 27
140 Episode s
S28: Season 28
138 Episode s
S29: Season 29
138 Episode s
S29: Season 29
2 Episode s
S30: Season 30
3 Episode s
S30: Season 30
25 Episode s