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Jake Gyllenhaal
The Daily Show - S20 - E17
Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat's name, and Jake Gyllenhaal discusses "Nightcrawler."
The Daily Show: Season 20 - 67 Episode s
20x1 - Hadi al-Bahra
September 29, 2014
Congress fails to debate going to war with ISIS, the U.N. Climate Summit draws global leaders, and Hadi al-Bahra discusses the Syrian National Coalition's opposition movement.
20x2 - Ben Affleck
September 30, 2014
Congress's system for passing laws slows to a halt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the U.S., and Ben Affleck discusses "Gone Girl" and "Batman v Superman."
20x3 - Lena Dunham
October 1, 2014
An intruder breaches White House security, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. causes the media to panic, and Lena Dunham discusses her memoir, "Not That Kind of Girl."
20x4 - Ben Steele
October 2, 2014
Conservatives panic about ISIS and Ebola, Jessica Williams explores the idea that sexism doesn't exist, and Ben Steele discusses "Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia."
20x5 - Atul Gawande
October 6, 2014
Protests in Hong Kong become more relaxed, Kim Jong-un suffers from a mysterious illness, Jordan Klepper visits the U.N., and Atul Gawande discusses his book "Being Mortal."
20x6 - Wyatt Cenac
October 7, 2014
While Jon is out sick, Jason Jones and Samantha Bee guest host. Joe Biden offends America's allies in the Middle East, Samantha Bee investigates some missing data about police brutality, and Wyatt Cenac discusses "Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn."
20x7 - Leon Panetta
October 8, 2014
ISIS moves to attack the Syrian border town of Kobani, Kristen Schaal reports on the GOP's campaign targeting female voters, and Leon Panetta discusses "Worthy Fights."
20x8 - Jeremy Renner
October 9, 2014
AIG's former CEO sues the U.S. government, Al Madrigal reports on Republicans' sudden interest in gay voters, and Jeremy Renner discusses his film "Kill the Messenger."
20x9 - Matt Bai
October 13, 2014
Democrats display unparalleled persistence in campaign fundraising, Jessica Williams reports on modern-day exorcisms, and Matt Bai discusses "All the Truth Is Out."
20x10 - Zach Galifianakis
October 14, 2014
A health worker in Texas contracts Ebola, Staten Island's midterm election race comes down to two lackluster candidates, and Zach Galifianakis discusses his film "Birdman."
20x11 - Bill O'Reilly
October 15, 2014
Candidates square off in the midterm election debates, the coalition against ISIS encounters unexpected obstacles, and Bill O'Reilly discusses white privilege.
20x12 - Bryan Stevenson
October 16, 2014
Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist cools his balls, Jessica Williams reports on Kansas's conservative utopia, and Bryan Stevenson discusses his book "Just Mercy."
20x13 - Wendy Davis
October 27, 2014
The Best F@#king News Team Ever heads to Austin, Texas, for the midterms, a doctor in New York City contracts Ebola, and Wendy Davis discusses "Forgetting to Be Afraid."
20x14 - Joaquin Castro
October 28, 2014
Democrats' prospects in the midterms are dire, Jason Jones reports on the key political issues in Texas, and Rep. Joaquin Castro describes a difficult year in Congress.
20x15 - Ellar Coltrane
October 29, 2014
The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the immigration crisis in Texas, a Koch Brothers' advertisement gets some apt alterations, and Ellar Coltrane discusses "Boyhood."
20x16 - Spoon
October 30, 2014
Texas Democrats are in denial about the blueness of their state, Samantha Bee investigates what makes Austin weird, and Spoon performs from their album "They Want My Soul."
20x17 - Jake Gyllenhaal
November 3, 2014
Republicans surge ahead in the midterm elections polls, Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley defends his boat's name, and Jake Gyllenhaal discusses "Nightcrawler."
20x18 - Reince Priebus
November 4, 2014
Republicans sweep the midterms, The Best F#@king News Team Ever offers expert election coverage, and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus celebrates his party's victory.
20x19 - John Cleese
November 5, 2014
Jordan Klepper and Jessica Williams report on the Republicans' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and John Cleese discusses his memoir, "So, Anyway..."
20x20 - James Risen
November 6, 2014
President Obama and Republicans both pledge to work together, Democrats intentionally avoid making legislative decisions, and James Risen discusses his book "Pay Any Price."
20x21 - Bruce Springsteen & Frank Caruso
November 10, 2014
President Obama increases the military presence in Iraq, Jordan Klepper examines police sensitivity training, and Bruce Springsteen and Frank Caruso discuss "Outlaw Pete."
20x22 - Samantha Power
November 11, 2014
New York City is declared Ebola-free, China hosts the APEC summit, and U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power discusses the international efforts to combat Ebola and ISIS.
20x23 - Steve Carell
November 12, 2014
Poaching threatens elephants and funds terrorists, police accuse Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges of flashing a gang sign, and Steve Carell discusses his film "Foxcatcher."
20x24 - Maziar Bahari & Gael Garcia Bernal
November 13, 2014
John Oliver hosts the show, and Jason Jones, Tim Greenberg, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maziar Bahari discuss the inspiration for and making of the film "Rosewater."
20x25 - Laura Poitras
November 17, 2014
President Obama considers an executive order on immigration, Jessica Williams reports on Detroit's water shutoffs, and Laura Poitras discusses her documentary "Citizenfour."
20x26 - Benedict Cumberbatch
November 18, 2014
Obamacare faces scrutiny yet again, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi demonstrates her political ruthlessness, and Benedict Cumberbatch discusses "The Imitation Game."
20x27 - Jessica Chastain
November 19, 2014
Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper debate the use of gestation crates, Lewis Black investigates Black Friday's impact on laborers, and Jessica Chastain discusses "Interstellar."
20x28 - Eddie Redmayne
November 20, 2014
The Keystone XL pipeline bill fails to pass, Republicans include a loophole in an eminent domain law, and Eddie Redmayne discusses his file "The Theory of Everything."
20x29 - Andrew Napolitano
December 1, 2014
Civil rights protests erupt across the U.S., Governor Chris Christie vetoes a bill to ban pig gestation crates, and Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses his book "Suicide Pact."
20x30 - Sophie Delaunay
December 2, 2014
The St. Louis Rams clash with local police, Larry Wilmore talks about the Ferguson protests, China bans puns, and Sophie Delaunay discusses Doctors Without Borders.
20x31 - Dave Grohl
December 3, 2014
The NYPD officer whose chokehold led to Eric Garner's death is not indicted, Samantha Bee reports on pinkwashing, and Dave Grohl discusses "Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways."
20x32 - Angelina Jolie
December 4, 2014
The media tries to find the rationale behind the Eric Garner grand jury decision, Trevor Noah joins The Best F#@king News Team Ever, and Angelina Jolie discusses "Unbroken."
20x33 - Norman Lear
December 8, 2014
Some of the recipients of Social Security benefits prove to be surprising, Fox News takes a stab at Jon, and Norman Lear discusses his memoir "Even This I Get to Experience."
20x34 - Kathryn Bigelow & Juan Zarate
December 9, 2014
The Senate releases its report on CIA torture, Jordan Klepper investigates a discriminatory restaurant, and Kathryn Bigelow and Juan Zarate discuss their PSA "Last Days."
20x35 - Suki Kim
December 10, 2014
Proponents of the CIA's torture program try to justify it, Hasan Minhaj defends America's awesomeness, and Suki Kim discusses her memoir, "Without You, There Is No Us."
20x36 - Mick Foley
December 11, 2014
The royal family visits New York City, millennials get more than they bargained for when they join ISIS, and Mick Foley discusses his documentary "I Am Santa Claus."
20x37 - Tim Burton
December 15, 2014
Dick Cheney defends the CIA's torture program, Jordan Klepper visits Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for governing advice, and Tim Burton discusses his film "Big Eyes."
20x38 - Paul McCartney
December 16, 2014
Congress passes a budget bill that's full of surprises, Aasif Mandvi reports on a suggestive South Dakotan PSA, and Paul McCartney discusses his song "Hope for the Future."
20x39 - Anna Kendrick
December 17, 2014
LeBron James and Andrew Hawkins join in the police brutality protests, Jessica Williams defends Jay Z's reputation, and Anna Kendrick discusses her film "Into the Woods."
20x40 - Chris Rock
December 18, 2014
Sony decides not to release "The Interview," the U.S. and Cuba begin to rebuild their relationship, Jordan Klepper reports on SantaCon, and Chris Rock discusses "Top Five."
20x41 - Steven Brill
January 5, 2015
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."
20x42 - Cass Sunstein
January 6, 2015
A new congressional session begins, Staten Island Representative Michael Grimm resigns following tax evasion charges, and Cass Sunstein discusses his book "Wiser."
20x43 - Ava DuVernay
January 7, 2015
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 "Selma."
20x44 - Allison Williams
January 8, 2015
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.
20x45 - Jimmy Carter
January 12, 2015
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."
20x46 - Marco Rubio
January 13, 2015
Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a store owner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses his book "American Dreams."
20x47 - Julianne Moore
January 14, 2015
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."
20x48 - Sienna Miller
January 15, 2015
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."
20x49 - Mike Huckabee
January 19, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry visits France, the Miss Universe pageant gets wrapped up in Middle Eastern politics, and Mike Huckabee discusses "God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy."
20x50 - Jennifer Lopez
January 20, 2015
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."
20x51 - Anne Hathaway
January 21, 2015
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."
20x52 - Jennifer Aniston
January 22, 2015
The World Economic Forum kicks off in Switzerland, MetLife sues the federal government, Trevor Noah reports on Boko Haram, and Jennifer Aniston discusses her film "Cake."
20x53 - Julian Castro
January 26, 2015
Presidential hopefuls convene for the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class more, and Julian Castro discusses his work at HUD.
20x54 - Jill Leovy
January 27, 2015
The media fixates on Winter Storm Juno's impact on New York City, a drone crashes into the White House, and journalist Jill Leovy discusses her book "Ghettoside."
20x55 - Oscar Isaac
January 28, 2015
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."
20x56 - Sarah Chayes
January 29, 2015
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."
20x57 - Martin Short
February 2, 2015
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."
20x58 - Bill Browder
February 3, 2015
Measles makes a shocking comeback, groundhogs get their yearly moment in the spotlight, and Bill Browder discusses his book "Red Notice."
20x59 - Wes Moore
February 4, 2015
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."
20x60 - Bob Odenkirk
February 5, 2015
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."
20x61 - Patricia Arquette
February 9, 2015
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."
20x62 - David Axelrod
February 10, 2015
Fox News unexpectedly reverses their complaints about President Obama, and David Axelrod discusses his lengthy career as a political strategist in his book "Believer."
20x63 - Colin Firth
February 11, 2015
Kansas and Alabama restrict gay rights, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and Colin Firth discusses his film "Kingsman."
20x64 - Christine Lagarde
February 23, 2015
Conservatives criticize President Obama's ISIS offensive while Rudy Giuliani questions his patriotism, and Christine Lagarde discusses the International Monetary Fund.
20x65 - Lynsey Addario
February 24, 2015
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."
20x66 - Conan O'Brien
February 25, 2015
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.
20x67 - Olivia Wilde
February 26, 2015
Several whistleblowers are penalized after exposing misconduct, Hasan Minhaj tackles inequality among the 1%, and Olivia Wilde discusses her film "The Lazarus Effect."
The Daily Show: All seasons
S0: Specials
95 Episode s
S1: Season 1
6 Episode s
S2: Season 2
2 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
2 Episode s
S29: Season 29
71 Episode s