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The Daily Show

Season 16

2011

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  • E1

    Paul Giamatti

    The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.

  • E2

    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

    Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.

  • E3

    Jimmy Wales

    John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.

  • E4

    Patton Oswalt

    Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.

  • E5

    Denis Leary

    John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.

  • E6

    Colin Firth

    John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.

  • E7

    Tim Pawlenty

    Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.

  • E8

    Ron Howard

    John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.

  • E9

    Peter Bergen

    Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.

  • E10

    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.

  • E11

    Paul Clemens

    Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.

  • E12

    Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

    Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.

  • E13

    Anand Giridharadas

    Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.

  • E14

    James Franco

    A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.

  • E15

    Jonathan Alter

    Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.

  • E16

    T. Boone Pickens

    Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.

  • E17

    Bill Gates

    Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.

  • E18

    Michael Steele

    Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.

  • E19

    Matthew Perry

    Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.

  • E20

    Adm. Michael Mullen

    Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.

  • E21

    Edward Glaeser

  • E22

    January Jones

  • E23

    Brian Williams

    Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.

  • E24

    Ed Gillespie

  • E25

    Lisa Ling

  • E26

    Anderson Cooper

  • E27

    Donald Rumsfeld

  • E28

    Austan Goolsbee

  • E29

    Howard Stern

    CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.

  • E30

    Prince Zeid Ra'ad

    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.

  • E31

    Allison Stanger

  • E32

    Diane Ravitch

  • E33

    Sen. Rand Paul

  • E34

    Brian Christian

    Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').

  • E35

    Aaron Eckhart

    From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.

  • E36

    Trey Parker & Matt Stone

    'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

  • E37

    Sarah Vowell

    Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.

  • E38

    T.J. English

    The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.

  • E39

    Richard Lewis

  • E40

    Bret Baier

  • E41

    Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

    Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.

  • E42

    Miguel Nicoleles

    Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.

  • E43

    Jake Gyllenhaal

    Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.

  • E44

    Norm MacDonald

    CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.

  • E45

    Billy Crystal

    The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.

  • E46

    Colin Quinn

    The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.

  • E47

    Mike Huckabee

    The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.

  • E48

    Jamie Oliver

    The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.

  • E49

    Foo Fighters

    The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.

  • E50

    Governor Deval Patrick

    The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.

  • E51

    Tracy Morgan

    The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.

  • E52

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.

  • E53

    Gigi Ibrahim

    John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.

  • E54

    Elizabeth Warren

    Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.

  • E55

    Bernie Sanders

    Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.

  • E56

    William Cohan

    John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.

  • E57

    Philip K. Howard

    The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.

  • E58

    Rachel Maddow

    A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.

  • E59

    David Barton

    The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.

  • E60

    Joe Meacham

    Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.

  • E61

    Keira Knightley

    Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.

  • E62

    Will Ferrell

    Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.

  • E63

    Albert Brooks

    Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.

  • E64

    Kristen Wiig

    Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.

  • E65

    Jon Ronson

    Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.

  • E66

    Annie Jacobsen

    Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.

  • E67

    Richard Beeman

    Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.

  • E68

    Lisa P. Jackson

    John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.

  • E69

    Jimmy Fallon

    Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.

  • E70

    Bill Moyers

    Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.

  • E71

    Tim Tebow

    Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.

  • E72

    Maziar Bahari

    Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.

  • E73

    Fareed Zakaria

    John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.

  • E74

    Larry King

    Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.

  • E75

    Howard Wasdin

    Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.

  • E76

    Alex Prud'homme

    Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.

  • E77

    J.J. Abrams

    Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.

  • E78

    Trey Parker & Matt Stone

    Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.

  • E79

    Ray Nagin

    Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.

  • E80

    Cameron Diaz

    PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.

  • E81

    Mitchell Zuckoff

    Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.

  • E82

    Bruce Headlam

    John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.

  • E83

    Jennifer Aniston

    New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.

  • E84

    Louis C.K.

    Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.

  • E85

    Tom Hanks

    Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.

  • E86

    Bill Kristol

    Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.

  • E87

    Denis Leary

    Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.

  • E88

    Kid Rock

    China might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an agreement over the debt crisis, and Kid Rock is a responsible parent with his own brand of beer.

  • E89

    Matthew Richardson

    Jerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bachmann, and Matthew Richardson reveals his plan to solve America's mortgage crisis.

  • E90

    Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

    The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.

  • E91

    Daniel Radcliffe

    Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Radcliffe talks about the last "Harry Potter" movie.

  • E92

    Pervez Musharraf

    The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.

  • E93

    Steve Carell

    Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.

  • E94

    Scott Miller

    A battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doesn't hate women, and Scott Miller discusses William McKinley's ill-liked, anarchist assassin.

  • E95

    Neil Patrick Harris

    Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil Patrick Harris talks Smurf sex and circus tricks.

  • E96

    Juan Williams

    Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.

  • E97

    Rachel Weisz

    Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.

  • E98

    Peter Tomsen

    Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Peter Tomsen discusses the wars of Afghanistan.

  • E99

    Freida Pinto

    Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.

  • E100

    Jason Bateman

    Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and Jason Bateman talks R-rated body swaps.

  • E101

    Austan Goolsbee

    A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.

  • E102

    Dick Durbin

    Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.

  • E103

    Mark Adams

    America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.

  • E104

    Jay Bahadur

    Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.

  • E105

    John Coffee

    Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.

  • E106

    Michael Wallis

    The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.

  • E107

    Ali Velshi

    Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.

  • E108

    Matt Long

    The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus.

  • E109

    Michael Steele

    The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael Steele discusses the field of GOP candidates.

  • E110

    Anne Hathaway

    Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.

  • E111

    Buddy Roemer

    The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.

  • E112

    Dr. Sanjay Gupta

    Mitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankruptcy, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the terrifying effects of the World Trade Center's dust.

  • E113

    Marion Cotillard

    GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.

  • E114

    Mike Mullen

    Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.

  • E115

    Jim Lehrer

    CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.

  • E116

    Common

    Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.

  • E117

    Caroline Kennedy

    Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.

  • E118

    Ron Suskind

    Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron Suskind evaluates Barack Obama's confidence.

  • E119

    Mitch Daniels

    Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.

  • E120

    Jennifer Granholm

    John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.

  • E121

    Ron Paul

    Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers his political message.

  • E122

    Seth Rogen

    Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.

  • E123

    Bill O'Reilly

    Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.

  • E124

    Tony Bennett

    An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.