List of The Daily Show episodes | |
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No. of episodes | 133 |
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Original network | Comedy Central |
Original release | January 18 December 8, 2022 | –
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This is a list of episodes for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Comedy Central's nightly satirical news program, in 2022. [1] This is the final year of The Daily Show to be hosted by Trevor Noah, who announced on September 29, 2022, that he would depart the show by the end of the year. [2] Noah's final episode aired on December 8. [3]
For the first three months of 2022, The Daily Show taped its episodes in a studio One Astor Plaza, the Times Square headquarters of Comedy Central parent ViacomCBS; the show had moved to the temporary, audience-free home in September 2021 as part of COVID-19 pandemic precautions (before then, and after the pandemic began in March 2020, Noah taped episodes from his apartment). On April 11, the show returned to its longtime, revamped home at NEP Studio 52 in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen district. [4]
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
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3632 | January 18 | Bernice King |
King Center for Nonviolent Social Change It Starts with Me. | |
Trevor begins the year by discussing
Australia's deportation of unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic and the
CDC's issuance of confusing COVID-19 guidelines. | ||||
3633 | January 19 | Ariana DeBose | West Side Story | |
A look at the controversy surrounding
U.K. Prime Minister
Boris Johnson partying during the COVID lockdown; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan heads to
Washington, D.C., on the one-year anniversary of the
January 6 United States Capitol attack). | ||||
3634 | January 20 | Francis Ngannou | UFC | |
A look at the partisan fight over voting rights legislation;
Desi Lydic talks to "
microinfluencers" encouraging vaccination; Francis Ngannou discusses his childhood in
Cameroon and advocating for improvements on pay and protection for fellow UFC fighters. | ||||
3635 | January 24 | Jay Shetty | Calm | |
Trevor looks at the
NFL playoffs and discusses the
doxing of "West Elm Caleb" amid claims that he
ghosted potential dates. | ||||
3636 | January 25 | W. Kamau Bell | We Need to Talk About Cosby | |
3637 | January 26 | Rick Glassman | As We See It | |
Trevor covers
Supreme Court Justice
Stephen Breyer's pending retirement; "If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (a look at efforts to bar members of Congress from directly trading stocks). | ||||
3638 | January 27 | Lindsey Vonn | Rise: My Story | |
Roy Wood, Jr. on the
COVID-19 chaos in U.S. schools; "America: WTF?" (
Ronny Chieng rants over American's obsession with football,
pre-game tailgating, and prescription drug ads).
[6] | ||||
3639 | January 31 | U.S. Representative Barbara Lee | Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power | |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
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3640 | February 1 | Bakari Sellers | Who Are Your People? | |
Thoughts on
Tom Brady's retirement,
The New York Times' purchase of
Wordle, and a brawl at
Golden Corral going viral;
Ronny Chieng on the popularity of
natural burials; Bakari Sellers on "kids learning where other kids came from."
[7] | ||||
3641 | February 2 | Gugu Mbatha-Raw | The Girl Before | |
Trevor on
Vladimir Putin's defensiveness about Russian aggression toward
Ukraine; "Black in Business" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on a breakfast cereal made by and marketed toward African-Americans); Gugu Mbatha-Raw on utilizing American and British accents and being a
UNHCR goodwill ambassador. | ||||
3642 | February 3 | Johnny Knoxville | Jackass Forever | |
Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on discrimination against Black coaches in the
NFL, "Project: Conspiracy" (
"Kevin Matthew Kelp" on sewer systems in America); Johnny Knoxville on the aftermath of his controversial
George Floyd comments, and why a stunt with a bull for Jackass Forever may be his last. | ||||
3643 | February 7 | Michael S. Regan | Environmental Protection Agency | |
Thoughts on sexual harassment tools in
Facebook's
Metaverse,
Mike Pence defending his actions on
January 6, and
Donald Trump saving his correspondences with
Kim Jong-un; Trevor has an in-depth look at
Joe Rogan's racist language on his
Spotify-hosted
podcast, and why artists are pulling their content from the streamer as a result;
[8] EPA administrator Michael S. Regan on clean energy and environmental justice. | ||||
3644 | February 8 | Robert Glasper | Black Radio III | |
Thoughts on "blue states" ending COVID-19 mask mandates and a jet company offering a "mile high club" experience; Robert Glasper performs "Heaven's Here" (a song from Black Radio III) and talks of being "the
Bruce Lee of the piano." | ||||
3645 | February 9 | Frances Haugen | N/A | |
"If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (how racism influenced the development of America's highway system); "Dul-Sayin'" (with
Jesse Williams' help,
Dulcé Sloan explores romance novels written by Black women); Frances Haugen discusses blowing the whistle on
Facebook's anger-stoking algorithm and how social media affects kids' mental health. | ||||
3646 | February 10 | Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson | Summer of Soul | |
Trevor on Canadian truckers blocking the
Ambassador Bridge, and why
their protest has the support of American conservatives;
[9] "I Apologize For Talking While You Were Talking" (
Ronny Chieng and
Roy Wood, Jr. on the
Winter Olympics'
opening ceremony and
COVID-19 restrictions, as well as the lead-up to
Super Bowl LVI).
[10] | ||||
3647 | February 14 | India Arie | N/A | |
Trevor and India Arie spend the full episode discussing why she left
Spotify, conscious and unconscious racism, fair treatment for artists, adjusting to different audiences, and her life-changing moment with
Maya Angelou.
[11] | ||||
3648 | February 15 | Hasan Minhaj | Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester | |
A look at efforts by conservatives to ban books from school libraries; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on Black Winter Olympians); Hasan Minhaj discusses his work on TDS, being a father, and his new
Netflix standup special. | ||||
3649 | February 16 |
Willie O'Ree
Jessica Kingdon |
National Hockey League
Ascension | |
Trevor on a settlement in the
lawsuit against
Prince Andrew,
Tinder's blind date feature, the Catholic Church's voiding of a pastor's baptisms, and
Nelson Mandela's former home becoming a luxury hotel; Willie O'Ree recalls the racism he encountered in becoming the NHL's first Black player, and his present-day efforts to encourage kids of color to take up hockey; Jessica Kingdon on parallels between the
American Dream and
China's hard work ethos. | ||||
3650 | February 17 | Janicza Bravo | Zola | |
"
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan travels to
Ottawa to cover the
Canada convoy protest);
[12] "If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (the controversy over
drill rap and the root causes of violence surrounding it).
[13] | ||||
3651 | February 28 | Samantha Power | United States Agency for International Development | |
Trevor examines the global resistance to
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while
Michael Kosta reacts to Ukrainians' heroism; USAID administrator Samantha Power weighs in on international reactions to the crisis. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
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3652 | March 1 | Bob Odenkirk | Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A Memoir | |
A look at the escalating
Russian invasion of Ukraine;
Roy Wood, Jr. delivers his 2022 "State of Black S**t" address; Bob Odenkirk on his heart attack and how
Better Call Saul came to be. | ||||
3653 | March 2 | Stacey Abrams | Level Up: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back | |
Trevor covers
Belarus'
president revealing Russia's invasion plans, the
baseball lockout, and
AMC Theatres' variable ticket pricing; Stacey Abrams discusses joining
Georgia's
governor's race and the importance of ensuring voting access. | ||||
3654 | March 3 | Serena Williams | Serena Ventures King Richard | |
How Ukrainians are showing compassion toward Russian soldiers;
Desi Lydic dives into the history of the bra. | ||||
3655 | March 7 | Jesse Williams | Take Me Out | |
Thoughts on
William Barr denouncing yet still supporting
Donald Trump,
Andrew Cuomo blaming cancel culture for his resignation as New York's governor, and the
"People's Convoy" in
Washington. | ||||
3656 | March 8 | Sadhguru | Save Soil | |
Trevor on the Biden Administration's ban on Russian oil and Ukrainian women on the front lines; Sadhguru discusses how industrialized farming affects soil conditions, crop growth, and food production. | ||||
3657 | March 9 | Dolly Parton & James Patterson | Run, Rose, Run | |
The Daily Show's "Cancel Cam" catches New Yorkers saying the wrong things; Dolly Parton and James Patterson on their collaboration and the importance of reading. | ||||
3658 | March 10 | Sandra Oh | Turning Red | |
Trevor examines economic retaliations against Russia's financial interests and oligarchs, as well as
Kim Kardashian's "get your [expletive] ass up and work" advice for women; Sandra Oh on the ways
Pixar films help young people learn difficult conversations and how original storytelling by women impacts film and TV. | ||||
3659 | March 14 | Evan Rachel Wood | Phoenix Rising | |
Coverage on the latest developments in the
Russian invasion of Ukraine and
Tom Brady's un-retirement from the
NFL; Evan Rachel Wood on the need to speak up about domestic violence. | ||||
3660 | March 15 | Deepak Chopra | Abundance: The Inner Path to Wealth | |
Trevor on how the
Kanye West/
Kim Kardashian/
Pete Davidson scandal shines a light on the harassment women face when trying to leave a relationship;
[14] "Back in Black with
Lewis Black" (Lewis offers ideas on making the
Oscars ceremony watchable); Deepak Chopra gives Freudian analysis of
Vladimir Putin and the importance of measuring success through joy. | ||||
3661 | March 16 | Quinta Brunson | Abbott Elementary | |
Coverage of Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's addresses to the U.S. Congress,
Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia is being canceled, and how Americans are supporting Ukraine; "Everything is Stupid" (
Ronny Chieng rants about the
Metaverse); Quinta Brunson on the style and work environment of Abbott Elementary and why teachers should be paid more. | ||||
3662 | March 17 | Tiffanie Drayton | Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream | |
Trevor on President Biden's declaration of Vladimir Putin as a war criminal;
Desi Lydic on how Russian restaurants in New York City have been adversely affected by anti-Russian protests; Tiffanie Drayton on how systemic oppression has created a caste system in America.
[15] |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3663 | April 11 | Ben Stiller | Severance | |
Trevor on the surge of
COVID-19 cases among
Washington's political elite and
Will Smith's ban from the
Academy Awards;
Dulcé Sloan reacts to
Ketanji Brown Jackson's
Supreme Court confirmation; Ben Stiller on how the COVID pandemic affected the creation of Severance and working in both comedic and dramatic genres. NOTE: The Daily Show's first episode before a live audience, and first episode back at NEP Studio 52 in New York, since before the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. [16] | ||||
3664 | April 12 | Dawn Staley | South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball | |
Trevor on the rise in inflation,
Elon Musk's dance with
Twitter's board of directors,
Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown, and a driverless car driving off from a police stop; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the history of Black classical musicians); Dawn Staley discusses coaching South Carolina to the
NCAA women's basketball title and supporting other coaches of color. | ||||
3665 | April 13 | Jerrod Carmichael | Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel | |
Coverage of
Texas'
governor busing migrants to Washington,
Rihanna posing her pregnant body for the cover of
Vogue, and a Pennsylvania school policing snacks for students; Trevor has thoughts on a
New York subway shooting incident. | ||||
3666 | April 14 | Rosie Perez | The Flight Attendant | |
Trevor on
Elon Musk's offer to buy
Twitter; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan reports from the
CPAC convention in
Orlando and learns why American conservatives find
Hungary's authoritarian
prime minister alluring); Rosie Perez discusses breaking Hollywood stereotypes. | ||||
3667 | April 18 | Janelle Monáe | The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer | |
Trevor on bans of math textbooks in
Florida for citing critical race theory; "America: WTF?" (
Ronny Chieng on tax season, tipping, and physical currency in the U.S.); Janelle Monáe on healing during the pandemic and her love of sci-fi. | ||||
3668 | April 19 | Pamela Adlon | Better Things | |
Thoughts on the end of COVID-related mask mandates for travelers;
Jordan Klepper travels to
Hungary to examine its Trump-like (and Trump-liking) political trajectory; Pamla Adlon on what she's learned as a single parent and guiding others to showbiz opportunities.
[17] | ||||
3669 | April 20 | Chris Smalls | Amazon Labor Union | |
Thoughts on
Florida governor
Ron DeSantis' beef with
The Walt Disney Company; "Prove Me Wrong" (New Yorkers try to convince
Ronny Chieng about the importance of
Earth Day); Chris Smalls on what led to the formation of a union for
Amazon's
Staten Island workers. | ||||
3670 | April 21 | Alexander Skarsgård | The Northman | |
Trevor on
Rudy Giuliani being revealed as a
The Masked Singer contestant and the shutdown of
CNN+; "Other Countries Have News, Too" (a look at the
2022 French presidential election); Alexander Skarsgård on creating a Viking movie and his family's Viking lineage. | ||||
3671 | April 25 | Gia Casey and RaaShaun "DJ Envy" Casey | Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together | |
Coverage of
Elon Musk's
acquisition of
Twitter, lack of U.S. sanctions against
Vladimir Putin's
rumored girlfriend, and the controversy over the game show
Old Enough!; Trevor goes in-depth on Republicans having “
January 6th amnesia” (a segment that ends with a spoof of
Severance);
[18] Gia and DJ Envy on overcoming marital infidelity and the need for men to discuss their relationships. | ||||
3672 | April 26 | Burna Boy | Burna Boy: One Night in Space | |
Thoughts on whether a
Elon Musk-owned
Twitter will reinstate
Donald Trump, how
helicopter parents are adversely affecting officials in youth sports, and a "procrastinator café" in
Japan; the introduction of "TDS+++" ("All your favorite Daily Show personalities, stretched incredibly thin");
[19] Burna Boy on producing
Twice as Tall over
Zoom, selling out
Madison Square Garden, and having his mom as his manager. | ||||
3673 | April 27 | Terry Crews | Tough: My Journey to True Power | |
Trevor on Russia shutting off gas pipelines to Poland and Bulgaria, pay increases for
Delta Airlines' flight attendants, and
Anthony Fauci declaring America's pandemic phase over; in a filmed skit, "Black Karen" (
Dulcé Sloan) gives white people a sense of how Blacks feel when they call the cops on them; Terry Crews on growing up in an abusive houseold and the backlash over his "Black supremacy" comments on
Twitter. | ||||
3674 | April 28 | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | |
Thoughts on abandoned U.S. military equipment falling into
Taliban hands and
Donald Trump's fear of being hit by "dangerous fruit"; "Fringe-Watching" (a profile of U.S. Rep.
Madison Cawthorn and his scandalous behavior); Daniel Ricciardo has a "shoey" with Trevor and discusses the rise of
Formula 1's popularity in the U.S. and preparing for the upcoming inaugural
Miami Grand Prix. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3675 | May 2 | Ziwe Fumudoh | Ziwe | |
Thoughts on
NASA examining its litter on Mars and GOP Senate candidates in
Ohio courting
Donald Trump's favor; Ziwe on her brand of comedy and turning interviews into iconic moments. | ||||
3676 | May 3 |
U.S. Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Bill Gates | Reproductive issues
How to Prevent the Next Pandemic | |
Trevor examines the leaked early-draft decision on
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, and interviews Senator Amy Klobuchar about the decision in particular and the threat against abortion rights in general; Bill Gates discusses reducing the risk of future pandemics and assuring fair access to technology. | ||||
3677 | May 4 | Alexis McGill Johnson | Planned Parenthood | |
A look at reaction to the leaked
Dobbs decision, the return of old anti-abortion laws, and how companies are offering travel reimbursement for employees seeking abortion care;
Michael Kosta challenges New Yorkers to "Guess the Speaker"; Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights. | ||||
3678 | May 5 | Alex Burns and Jonathan Martin | This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future | |
Trevor on the
Federal Reserve's interest rake hike, a crude video of U.S. Rep.
Madison Cawthorn, and
NASA's plan to entice alien contact with photos of nude humans; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the history of Black jockeys in thoroughbred racing);
The New York Times' Alex Burns & Jonathan Martin on the crises that marked the Trump-to-Biden transition, and why
Jared Kushner got involved in
Kanye West’s presidential run. | ||||
3679 | May 12 | Frances Noah | TBA | |
"A Tribute to My Gran," a full-episode salute to Trevor's beloved grandmother, the late Frances Noah. | ||||
3680 | May 31 | Kellyanne Conway | Here's the Deal: A Memoir | |
Trevor covers America's gun violence debate;
Ronny Chieng celebrates
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3681 | June 1 |
U.S. Senator
Chris Murphy
Akwaeke Emezi |
Gun politics in the United States
Dear Senthuran You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty | |
Thoughts on the U.S. sending missiles to
Ukraine to aid its
battle with Russia; Chris Murphy discusses seeking common ground on gun reforms post-
Uvalde and how the once-powerful gun lobby has lost steam; Akwaeke Emezi talks about creating stories that combine love and grief, and penning 7 books in a 4-year span. | ||||
3682 | June 2 | Sergiy Kyslytsya | Russian invasion of Ukraine | |
Michael Kosta investigates the connection between mass shootings and doors, Ukraine's ambassador to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, discusses why supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia is vital for the rest of the world. | ||||
3683 | June 6 | Bobby Brown | Bobby Brown: Every Little Step | |
"Votedemic 2022" (a look at the
Los Angeles mayoral election); Bobby Brown discusses misconceptions about his life, the power of prayer and therapy, and being able to finally speak his truth. | ||||
3684 | June 7 | Eliot Schrefer | Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality | |
Thoughts on New York passing regulations on semi-automatic rifles; "Agree to Disagree with
Roy Wood, Jr." (Roy sits down with
Ammon Bundy); Eliot Schrefer discusses why scientists have hidden same-sex sexual behavior in nature. | ||||
3685 | June 8 | Iman Vellani | Ms. Marvel | |
A preview of the
January 6 hearings;
Roy Wood, Jr. on the
gentrification of
Brooklyn; Iman Vellani on playing a Muslim superhero and finding the casting call for Ms. Marvel through a
WhatsApp message. | ||||
3686 | June 9 | Michael R. Jackson | A Strange Loop | |
A look at rising gas prices, gun control legislation in the
House, and the drama surrounding the
9th Summit of the Americas; Trevor analyzes the tempestuousness of those facing criminal charges in the
January 6 attack, while two Trump supporters (played by
Michael Kosta and
Desi Lydic) give their own version of
"the talk"; Michael R. Jackson on creating A Strange Loop and connecting with theater audiences. | ||||
3687 | June 13 | Ayo Edebiri | The Bear | |
A look at new revelations from the
January 6 hearings and the
rebranding of
McDonald's in Russia; Ayo Edebiri on changing careers (from teaching to showbiz) and whether The Bear is a comedy or a drama. | ||||
3688 | June 14 | Katie Couric | Going There | |
A look at Wall Street entering a
bear market, a tampon shortage, and
Kimberly Guilfoyle's big payday for a short speech on
January 6; "The Daily Showography" ("
Rudy Giuliani: Oozing Greatness");
[20] Katie Couric discusses her memoir, her new podcast on abortion and reproductive rights, and being "the boss of me."
[21] | ||||
3689 | June 15 | Davido | " Stand Strong" | |
A check-in on 2022 midterm primaries, the UK government's
refugee deportation plan, and
Kim Kardashian's altering of
a famous Marilyn Monroe dress; "Kosta Can Do It" (
Michael Kosta tries to become the 7th member of
P1Harmony); Davido discusses challenging himself to make different music and his favorite part about being an artist. | ||||
3690 | June 16 | Ed Helms | Rutherford Falls | |
A look at the
FDA's approval of
COVID-19 vaccines for kids;
"Leo Deblin" offers an economical solution to the nationwide shortage of beach lifeguards;
[22] TDS alum Ed Helms discusses working with a Native American writing room on Rutherford Falls. | ||||
3691 | June 21 | Katy Tur | Rough Draft: A Memoir | |
Trevor examines the possibility that
China's government could
access user data on
TikTok, and has harsh words over police inaction during the
Robb Elementary School shooting;
[23] "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan on the commercialization of
Pride Month); Katy Tur on her family's history in the breaking news business, and her reaction to
one of her parents coming out as trans. | ||||
3692 | June 22 | Angela Garbes | Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change | |
Trevor examines "gas tax holidays" and gun reforms passing the
Senate; "Back in Black with
Lewis Black" (the rising price of weddings); Angela Garbes on how all work is not possible without domestic care. | ||||
3693 | June 23 | Elliot Page | The Umbrella Academy | |
A look at the
Supreme Court's
decision allowing
concealed carry firearms in New York State; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Trump supporters share their thoughts on the
January 6 hearings); Elliot Page on how The Umbrella Academy's storyline incorporates his gender transition. | ||||
3694 | June 27 | Draymond Green | The Draymond Green Show | |
Coverage of the
Supreme Court's formal
overturn of
Roe v. Wade and subsequent reaction;
Michael Kosta examines how men can take
a "snip" toward supporting women's reproductive rights; Draymond Green discusses winning the
NBA title with the
Golden State Warriors. | ||||
3695 | June 28 | New York City Mayor Eric Adams | N/A | |
A look at
Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the
January 6 committee regarding
Donald Trump's demeanor on the day of the riots; Eric Adams discusses his first 6 months as New York's mayor, his efforts to improve the city's education system, and why he thinks
Rudy Giuliani reported a false crime in a
slapping incident inside a
Staten Island
ShopRite.
[24] | ||||
3696 | June 29 | Van Lathan, Jr. | Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation | |
A look at plans by
Sweden and
Finland to become
NATO
member states;
Desi Lydic examines the history of
Pride Month; Van Lathan Jr. discusses his weight loss journey, the working environment at
TMZ, and what he hopes to do with his career moving forward.
[25] | ||||
3697 | June 30 |
Veronica Ivy
Moses Ingram |
Union Cycliste Internationale
Obi-Wan Kenobi | |
A look at the Supreme Court
decision that undermines
EPA efforts to regulate
greenhouse gas emissions; UCI track cycling champion Veronica Ivy discusses the debate over
transgender people in sports; Moses Ingram recalls the
lightsaber training and hairstyle choices for her Obi-Wan Kenobi
character. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3698 | July 18 | Terri Jackson | Women's National Basketball Players Association | |
Trevor on the European heat wave, the
Biden/
bin Salman meeting, and
Joe Manchin balking over the
Build Back Better Act;
Dulcé Sloan tries to make New Yorkers late for work, WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson discusses
Russia's detainment of
Brittney Griner. | ||||
3699 | July 19 | Gregory L. Robinson | James Webb Space Telescope | |
Trevor analyzes the loss of
January 6 texts by the
Secret Service, the
Dallas Independent School District requiring students' backpacks to be see-through, and how companies are keeping products cheaper by shrinking them; "Project: Conspiracy" (
"Kevin Matthew Kelp" investigates tracking info on fruit stickers); Webb program director Gregory Robinson discusses the advancements of and images from the telescope. | ||||
3700 | July 20 | Jenny Slate | Marcel the Shell with Shoes On | |
Coverage of the
House passing the
Respect for Marriage Act and strategies by Democrats to boost Trump-backed candidates; "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan on gender stereotypes in children's books); Jenny Slate discusses the development of Marcel the Shell and telling kids stories for adults. | ||||
3701 | July 21 | Blitz Bazawule | The Scent of Burnt Flowers | |
Coverage of President Biden testing positive for
COVID-19,
Boris Johnson's last speech as British Prime Minister, and
Amazon's purchase of
One Medical; a recap of the
January 6 hearings; Blitz Bazawule on how his grandmother's storytelling inspired his career as a filmmaker, artist, and writer. | ||||
3702 | July 25 | Daniel Kaluuya | Nope | |
Thoughts on
mpox becoming a global health emergency; a sizzling U.S. heat wave, and a chess-playing robot breaking a kid's finger; an in-depth look at the
eighth hearing of the
January 6 committee; Daniel Kaluuya on building rapports with Nope director
Jordan Peele & co-star
Keke Palmer and his mother's reaction to his Oscars speech. | ||||
3703 | July 26 |
Molly Burke
Brian Cox |
Disability rights movement
Succession | |
Thoughts on
Pope Francis apologizing for the Catholic Church's abuse of indigenous people; Molly Burke on using social media to create and advocate positive narratives around disabled people; Brian Cox on choosing to be optimistic and how he relates to his Succession character,
Logan Roy. | ||||
3704 | July 27 | Rafael A. Mangual |
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most | |
A look at the controversy surrounding
House Speaker
Pelosi's planned trip to
Tawian and complaints about
Instagram becoming more like
TikTok;
Ronny Chieng investigates the
Greater Idaho movement. | ||||
3705 | July 28 | Leila Mottley | Nightcrawling | |
Trevor covers the release of
Beyoncé's new
album, what's being included in
Grand Theft Auto VI, and whether the U.S. is entering a recession; an in-depth examination of
Joe Manchin reaching an agreement with fellow
Senate Democrats on the
Inflation Reduction Act; Leila Mottley on depicting the nuances of Black girlhood and the inspiration behind her debut novel. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3706 | August 1 | Pete Buttigieg | United States Department of Transportation | |
Thoughts on the Biden Administration's plan to close border wall gaps; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the origins of
house music);
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses U.S. infrastructure challenges. | ||||
3707 | August 2 |
Alec Karakatsanis
Ms. Pat | Usual Cruelty: The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System
The Ms. Pat Show | |
Trevor on
House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi's viit to
Taiwan; Alec Karakatsanis on how the media perptuates the "copaganda" myth; Ms. Pat on creating comedy from darkness. | ||||
3708 | August 3 | Ryuji Chua | How Conscious Can A Fish Be? | |
"Votedemic 2022" (coverage of the latest primary elections and the
upholding of abortion rights in
Kansas); "Headlines" looks at the editing of
new songs by
Beyoncé and
a legal error by
Alex Jones; an examination on how
student debt can impact borrowers into seniority; Ryuji Chua on seeing animals as living beings and not items. | ||||
3709 | August 4 | Amandla Stenberg | Bodies Bodies Bodies | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time For That" (quick takes on various news including Russia's sentencing of
Brittney Griner,
Aaron Rodgers admitting to using
psychedelic drugs, and scientists reanimating cells from dead pigs); "Fill Me In" (
Michael Kosta challenges New Yorkers with fill-in-the-blank questions); Amandla Stenberg on finding comedy in horror and discovering algorithmic biases on social media. | ||||
3710 | August 8 |
U.S. Senator
Tim Scott
Nathalie Emmanuel | America, a Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity
The Invitation | |
Thoughts on a climate & health bill passing the
U.S. Senate, a
CPAC celebration of a
January 6th rioter, and the combination of the
HBO Max and
Discovery+ streaming services; Tim Scott on not sidestepping the issue of race, where he places blame for January 6th, and helping his grandfather vote for Barack Obama; Nathalie Emmanuel on cutting her hair and how Americans and Brits differ expressively. | ||||
3711 | August 9 | Idris Elba |
Beast S'ABLE Labs | |
Trevor opines on the
FBI's raid on
Mar-A-Lago, and gauges the audience's advice on what he wants to post to social media; Idris Elba on facing off with a CGI-created lion and creating an inclusive skincare line with his wife. | ||||
3712 | August 10 | Akin Omotoso | Rise | |
Thoughts on
Donald Trump invoking the 5th amendment during a deposition; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan visits a Trump rally in Wisconsin); Akin Omotoso on creating an authentic story about
Giannis Antetokounmpo in Rise. | ||||
3713 | August 11 | Abbi Jacobson | A League of Their Own | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (quick takes on
Donald Trump's inner circle, a bounty on
John Bolton, and a drop in
Japan's birth rate);
Ronny Chieng dares beachgoers to "Prove Me Wrong" about summer being the worst season; Abbi Jacobson on doing research for, and telling stories about queer and Black women in the 1940s in, A League of Their Own. | ||||
3714 | August 15 | Alex Wagner | Alex Wagner Tonight | |
Trevor on revelations that
Donald Trump kept top-secret documents at Mar-a-Lago;
Ronny Chieng heads to
The Pentagon to learn about the
United States Space Force. | ||||
3715 | August 16 | Sterling K. Brown | Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. | |
Trevor analyzes flash flooding in
Las Vegas;
William Shatner narrates "The Daily Showography" of "
Elon Musk: Visionary FutureMan";
[26] Sterling K. Brown discusses playing a megachurch pastor, working with
Regina Hall, and wanting to stay in shape to play with his kids. | ||||
3716 | August 17 | John Boyega | Breaking | |
Trevor on
Liz Cheney losing her House seat's primary in
Wyoming and the rise of "quiet quitting" among
Generation Z; "If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (the problematic history of bank
overdraft fees). | ||||
3717 | August 18 | Harnaaz Sandhu | Miss Universe 2021 | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (coverage of the
CDC's promise of a major overhaul, a guilty pleay by the
Trump Organization's
CFO, and
Mariah Carey's "Queen of Christmas" trademark wish);
Kerri Colby helps
Dulcé Sloan critique the
GOP's targeting of
drag queens; Haranaaz Sandhu on her advocay for menstrual equity. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3718 | September 6 | Sherri Shepherd | Sherri | |
Coverage of a court-ordered halt in the review of materials pulled from the
FBI search of Mar-a-Lago;
Michael Kosta gets serious about small talk; Sherri Shepherd on moving back to
New York City, giving stand-up comedians exposure, and running toward scary things.
[27] | ||||
3719 | September 7 | Edward Enninful | A Visible Man | |
Trevor on worries that the
Russian invasion of Ukraine may go nuclear, the release of the
iPhone 14, and the official
White House portraits of
Barack and
Michelle Obama;
Desi Lydic on the history of
New York Fashion Week;
British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful on fitting into an industry (fashion) in which he thought he (as a gay, Black man) didn't belong.
[28] | ||||
3720 | September 8 | Marty Walsh | United States Department of Labor | |
Coverage of the
death of Britain's
Queen Elizabeth;
Desi Lydic "Fox-Splains" the
FBI search of Mar-a-Lago;
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on the current U.S. labor market, and how American companies can learn from the training and treatment of workers in other countries. | ||||
3721 | September 14 | Jennette McCurdy | I'm Glad My Mom Died | |
Trevor on the aftermath of
Queen Elizabeth's
death and the petulance of
Charles III; Jennette McCurdy on the message of her memoir, how troubles between child stars and controlling parents are commonplace, and returning to the entertainment industry. | ||||
3722 | September 15 | George Stephanopoulos | Power Trip | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time For That" (thoughts on
Patagonia's ownership transfer, migrants being transferred from
Florida to
Martha's Vineyard, and the casting of
Halle Bailey in
The Little Mermaid); "Fill Me In" (
Michael Kosta challenges New Yorkers on trending quotes); George Stephanopoulos on changes in American political discourse and advising
ABC News reporters to be transparent while covering the midterms. | ||||
3723 | September 19 | Sam Morril | Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow | |
A look at
Queen Elizabeth's
state funeral; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on Black trailblazers in animation); Sam Morril on the importance of emotional detachment as a comedian. | ||||
3724 | September 20 | Jenifer Lewis | Walking in My Joy: In These Streets | |
A look at the vacating of Adnan Syed's conviction in the
killing of Hae Min Lee; Trevor covers the reaction to
Florida Governor
Ron DeSantis sending migrants to
Martha's Vineyard; Jenifer Lewis on receiving a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame and working on her mental health. | ||||
3725 | September 21 | Beto O'Rourke |
2022 Texas gubernatorial election We've Got to Try | |
A look at the surge of legal troubles facing
Donald Trump; "We Don't Do That" (
Dulcé Sloan meets up with the all-Black
mountaineering group Team Full Circle); Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke on the need for not only immigration solutions (instead of stunts) but also dialogue across all political parties.
[29] | ||||
3726 | September 22 | Xolo Maridueña | Cobra Kai | |
Trevor examines
protests in
Iran,
Vladimir Putin facing heat at home, and
Donald Trump's claim he can declassify top-secret documents with his mind;
Dulcé Sloan challenges passersby on the topic of education; Xolo Maridueña on staying "normal" while famous, his fight training for Cobra Kai, and landing the lead in
Blue Beetle without an audition. | ||||
3727 | September 26 |
Christiane Amanpour
Tyler Perry |
CNN
A Jazzman's Blues | |
"Votedemic 2022" (coverage of Republican plans to eliminate 87,000
IRS jobs and a Congressional candidate in Ohio lying about his military service); "Headlines" coverage of
Rihanna being tapped to
perform at the Super Bowl,
James Earl Jones retiring from voicing
Darth Vader, and the plummeting value of the
British pound; Christiane Amanpour on refusing to wear a headscarf when interviewing Iran's president; Tyler Perry on why he held on to the script for A Jazzman's Blues for 27 years, adviced he received from
August Wilson, and why he'll never leave
Madea behind. | ||||
3728 | September 27 | William MacAskill | What We Owe the Future | |
A look at
Russia coercing
Ukrainians into voting in favor of joining the Russian Federation;
Ronny Chieng teaches you about
K-pop; William MacAskill on altruism, fighting climate change, and the "common sense" importance of helping future generations. | ||||
3729 | September 28 | Mark Cuban |
Shark Tank Cost Plus Drugs | |
"Headlines" coverage of
Hurricane Ian slamming into
Florida, a moribund verbal gaffe by
Joe Biden, and weird sounds interrupting an
American Airlines flight; "Project: Conspiracy" (
"Kevin Matthew Kelp" on the "secret weapon" that is the
ice cream truck); Mark Cuban on how having a competitive nature makes him a better businessman. | ||||
3730 | September 29 | Iman | Supreme Models | |
Iman on the legacy of Black supermodels breaking industry stereotypes; Trevor lets the audience know of his plans to depart The Daily Show, and reflects on the toxicity of online discourse. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3731 | October 3 | Method Man | On the Come Up | |
"Vlad Gone Mad" (a look at
Russia's illegal annexation of several
Ukrainian regions); "Headlines" coverage of the collapsing
NFT and
cryptocurrency markets and a bass fishing tournament scandal; a look at The Right Stuff (a dating app for conservatives) leads to a promo for "HateF**k," which helps users with drastically diametric viewpoints "bang out their differences"; Method Man on his journey from music to acting and being true to himself. | ||||
3732 | October 4 | U.S. Representative Cori Bush | The Forerunner: A Story of Pain and Perseverance in America | |
Coverage of the aftermath of
Hurricane Ian, protests in Iran, and
Elon Musk deciding to purchase
Twitter after all; "Fringe-Watching" (a profile of Georgia U.S. Senate candidate
Herschel Walker); Cori Bush on how her experiences with poverty and protests inspires her work as a lawmaker. | ||||
3733 | October 5 | Maggie Haberman | Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America | |
Trevor discusses
Aaron Judge breaking the
American League's single-season home run record and criticism over
House of the Dragon's dark tone;
Ronny Chieng examines "ultimate pillow fighting"; Maggie Haberman on
Donald Trump's obsession with media attention and the animosity between him and
Florida Governor
Ron DeSantis.
[30] | ||||
3734 | October 6 | Constance Wu | Making a Scene Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (quick takes on rising oil prices, "rainbow
fentanyl," President Biden issuing pardons for marijuana possession, and
Elon Musk's plans for
Twitter); "Votedemic 2022" (a look at claims that Georgia U.S. Senate candidate
Herschel Walker paid for an abortion, along with a "Fox-planation" from
Desi Lydic); Constance Wu on taking a break from Hollywood and why the Asian American community needs "whole human representation." | ||||
3735 | October 11 | Michael Fanone | Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul | |
Trevor examines
Tommy Tuberville's criticism of slavery reparations and offensive comments by
Kanye West and
Los Angeles City Council members in "The Amazing Racism"; "Vlad Gone Mad" (Trevor and
Desi Lydic on
Russian hackers attacking American airport websites); Michael Fanone recalls responding to the
January 6 United States Capitol attack, and opines on lawmakers' attitudes toward that day and the failings of politicians and American law enforcement toward combating crime. | ||||
3736 | October 12 | John Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker |
Ghetto Gastro Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen | |
"Votedemic 2022" (Trevor looks at health concerns surrounding Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate
John Fetterman and the
Los Angeles mayoral race);
Desi Lydic examines potential election ballot shortages; The members of Ghetto Gastro on why they "break bread to build bridges." | ||||
3737 | October 13 | Quintessa Swindell | Black Adam | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (quick takes on attempts to combat inflation, a legal verdict against
Alex Jones, and the
January 6 committee's subpoena of
Donald Trump); a day in the life of
"Judge Raymond Dearie," the special master appointed to review classified documents found in
Mar-A-Lago;
[31] Quintessa Swindell on what it means to be a representation for nonbinary folks, and how playing Cyclone in Black Adam has contributed to their self-confidence. | ||||
3738 | October 17 | Chelsea Manning | README.txt | |
Trevor covers claims of financial fraudulence surrounding
Truth Social, wild campaign claims by
Herschel Walker, and
SpaceX's support of Ukraine; "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan on the history of
reggaeton music); Chelsea Manning on pulling off one the largest intelligence leaks in history. | ||||
3739 | October 18 |
Soledad O'Brien
Amy Schumer | The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Inside Amy Schumer | |
Trevor examines the wildest political ads of the campaign; Soledad O'Brien on making a feature-length documentary on
Rosa Parks; Amy Schumer on embedding feminist lessons into her comedy. | ||||
3740 | October 19 | Brandi Carlile | In These Silent Days | |
"Headlines" coverage includes the
NFL's
Black Friday game plans,
MacKenzie Scott's donation to the
Girl Scouts, and the
UFC's plans for
Power Slap;
[32] Brandi Carlile on making
In the Canyon Haze as a labor of love, defining success in music, and getting to perform with
Joni Mitchell. | ||||
3741 | October 20 | Tyler James Williams | Abbott Elementary | |
Trevor on
Liz Truss' quick exit as
U.K. Prime Minister and research that reveals
COVID-19 can make human organs age faster;
Desi Lydic on legal marijuana sales in
Florida gas stations; Tyler James Williams on the power of sitcoms, and how Abbott Elementary comments on the American educational system. | ||||
3742 | October 24 | John David Washington | The Piano Lesson | |
Trevor examines vandalizing art in the name of climate change activism,
Xi Jinping's continued rule in
China, and
Rishi Sunak's pending ascension to the
prime minsitership in
Great Britain; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (how Americans feel about a second Civil War). | ||||
3743 | October 25 |
Mira Murati
Ralph Macchio |
OpenAI
Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me | |
"Fringe-Watching" (a profile of Arizona gubernatorial candidate
Kari Lake); OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati discusses the
DALL-E
text-to-image model; Ralph Macchio on
The Karate Kid's impact on his life. | ||||
3744 | October 26 | Elizabeth Banks | Call Jane | |
"Votedemic 2022" (a look at the
John Fetterman/
Mehmet Oz debate for Pennsylvania's Senate seat);
Desi Lydic on the origins of
Halloween; Elizabeth Banks on how Call Jane both chronicles the
Jane Collective and destigmatizes women who seek abortion care. | ||||
3745 | October 27 | Diane Kruger | A Name from the Sky | |
"Headlines" include
Rihanna's plans to release new music,
Elon Musk's near-complete takeover of
Twitter, and whether Russia and Ukraine may set off dirty bombs against each other; "Prove Me Wrong" (
Ronny Chieng tells New Yorkers his negative thoughts on
Halloween); Diane Kruger on writing a children's book, supporting her daughter's growth, and acting in three different languages.
[33] | ||||
3746 | October 31 | Stacey Abrams | 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta Michael Kosta explores Atlanta spots that "the guide books won't tell you about"; Stacey Abrams on how voting access "is the responsibility of the government." |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3747 | November 1 | T-Pain | Nappy Boy Entertainment | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta A look at Elon Musk's rocky takeover of Twitter; Dulcé Sloan examines the richness of Atlanta's Black culture. | ||||
3748 | November 2 | U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock | 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta Trevor examines false statements expressed in campaign attack ads; Roy Wood, Jr. tries to create a hip-hop hit to encourage going to the polls. | ||||
3749 | November 3 | Dominique Wilkins | KultureCity | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta A look at Barack Obama's campaigning for Democratic candidates; Desi Lydic and Roy Wood, Jr. see if Georgia voters can overcome legal obstacles in " Georgia Ninja Voter"; Dominique Wilkins discusses how Atlanta became his home, and how the NBA has changed since his playing days. | ||||
3750 | November 7 | Gabriel Iglesias | Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy | |
Trevor recaps
Oprah Winfrey's endorsement of
John Fetterman and other late developments in the lead-up to Election Day in "Votedemic 2022";
Desi Lydic on the shortage of poll workers. | ||||
3751 | November 8 | Thuso Mbedu | The Woman King | |
"Votegasm 2022" (Trevor and the correspondents cover Election Day); "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. examines the history of Black governors in the U.S.); Thuso Mbedu on pursuing acting from a social impact standpoint, and working with
Viola Davis in The Woman King. | ||||
3752 | November 9 | Mark Leibovich | Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission | |
Trevor recaps the 2022 midterm election and the lack of a supposed "red wave";
Roy Wood, Jr. reacts to Louisiana's refusal to ban slavery; Mark Leibovich discusses how Republicans continue to embolden and enable
Donald Trump. | ||||
3753 | November 10 | Jordan Peele |
Wendell & Wild Quiet Part Loud | |
Trevor on
Colorado's vote to legalize psychedelic mushrooms,
Sean Penn loaning
Volodymyr Zelenskyy his
Academy Award, and
Twitter's "blue check" fiasco;
Ronny Chieng explores the history of Asian-American veterans. | ||||
3754 | November 14 | Nas | King's Disease III | |
A look at Democrats reclaiming a
U.S. Senate majority; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the history of Black superheroes in comics and film). | ||||
3755 | November 15 | Danai Gurira | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | |
A look at
Kari Lake's questioning of the results in the
Arizona governor's race; "Back in Black with
Lewis Black" (Lewis rails against young people acting like old people). | ||||
3756 | November 16 | Jonathan Majors | Devotion | |
Trevor on
Donald Trump launching his 2024 presidential bid;
Desi Lydic on the history of
Black Friday. | ||||
3757 | November 17 | Barack Obama | Obama Foundation | |
A look at
Nancy Pelosi ceding her leadership role for the
House Democrats; Barack Obama discusses the 2022 midterms and the challenges that democracy faces around the world and here at home. | ||||
3758 | November 28 | Will Smith | Emancipation | |
Trevor on
Donald Trump's dinner with
Kanye West and a white supremacist, as well as the
2022 FIFA World Cup; Will Smith on playing
an enslaved man in Emancipation, and why he calls the film a "freedom movie" rather than a "slave movie."
[34] | ||||
3759 | November 29 | Pam Grier | The Plot Thickens | |
Trevor covers efforts to prevent a rail strike;
Michael Kosta examines the niche market of haunted dolls; Pam Grier on sharing her life story for the podcast The Plot Thickens. | ||||
3760 | November 30 |
Ondi Timoner
Gabrielle Union | Last Flight Home
The Inspection | |
A look at the upcoming runoff for the
2022 United States Senate election in Georgia; Ondi Timoner discusses filming her father
Eli's final days; Gabrielle Union on breaking out creatively with her role in The Inspection. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | U.S. viewers (millions) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3761 | December 1 | Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore | N/A | 0.731 [35] | |
Trevor on
Hakeem Jeffries becoming the first Black party leader in Congress; Desi Lydic examines the intimidation of election officials; Wes Moore on his approach to campaigning for governor of Maryland. | |||||
3762 | December 5 | Tressie McMillan Cottom |
The New York Times University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 0.450 [36] | |
An AI chatbot goes viral; "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan explores the history of
drag queens); UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses
Twitter's role in public discourse. | |||||
3763 | December 6 |
Michael Strahan
Sheryl Lee Ralph | American Football: How the Gridiron was Forged
Abbott Elementary Sleigh | 0.437 [37] | |
Trevor examines the rise of wage theft in the U.S.; Michael Strahan on what he misses most about playing football, and what he learned about the sport while producing the American Football podcast; Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses staying motivated as an actor, and her Christmas album, Sleigh. | |||||
3764 | December 7 | Roger Federer | N/A | 0.436 [38] | |
At look at Sen.
Raphael Warnock's win in the Georgia runoff election;
Desi Lydic and
Michael Kosta star in an election-denier holiday romantic comedy; Roger Federer discusses his tennis career. | |||||
3765 | December 8 | Neal Brennan | Neal Brennan: Blocks | 0.443 [41] | |
Trevor Noah’s final episode as host of The Daily Show sees the correspondents offer him their best wishes; "Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (New Yorkers offer their own thoughts on Trevor's departure); Neal Brennan gives Trevor flowers and a stack of paperwork (to sign up for
COBRA coverage); Trevor tells the audience of the lessons he's learned as host, and recollects getting the call from
Jon Stewart to join the show; "Your Moment of Zen" (the staff and audience serenade Trevor with "
You'll Never Walk Alone").
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List of The Daily Show episodes | |
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No. of episodes | 133 |
Release | |
Original network | Comedy Central |
Original release | January 18 December 8, 2022 | –
Season chronology | |
This is a list of episodes for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Comedy Central's nightly satirical news program, in 2022. [1] This is the final year of The Daily Show to be hosted by Trevor Noah, who announced on September 29, 2022, that he would depart the show by the end of the year. [2] Noah's final episode aired on December 8. [3]
For the first three months of 2022, The Daily Show taped its episodes in a studio One Astor Plaza, the Times Square headquarters of Comedy Central parent ViacomCBS; the show had moved to the temporary, audience-free home in September 2021 as part of COVID-19 pandemic precautions (before then, and after the pandemic began in March 2020, Noah taped episodes from his apartment). On April 11, the show returned to its longtime, revamped home at NEP Studio 52 in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen district. [4]
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3632 | January 18 | Bernice King |
King Center for Nonviolent Social Change It Starts with Me. | |
Trevor begins the year by discussing
Australia's deportation of unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic and the
CDC's issuance of confusing COVID-19 guidelines. | ||||
3633 | January 19 | Ariana DeBose | West Side Story | |
A look at the controversy surrounding
U.K. Prime Minister
Boris Johnson partying during the COVID lockdown; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan heads to
Washington, D.C., on the one-year anniversary of the
January 6 United States Capitol attack). | ||||
3634 | January 20 | Francis Ngannou | UFC | |
A look at the partisan fight over voting rights legislation;
Desi Lydic talks to "
microinfluencers" encouraging vaccination; Francis Ngannou discusses his childhood in
Cameroon and advocating for improvements on pay and protection for fellow UFC fighters. | ||||
3635 | January 24 | Jay Shetty | Calm | |
Trevor looks at the
NFL playoffs and discusses the
doxing of "West Elm Caleb" amid claims that he
ghosted potential dates. | ||||
3636 | January 25 | W. Kamau Bell | We Need to Talk About Cosby | |
3637 | January 26 | Rick Glassman | As We See It | |
Trevor covers
Supreme Court Justice
Stephen Breyer's pending retirement; "If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (a look at efforts to bar members of Congress from directly trading stocks). | ||||
3638 | January 27 | Lindsey Vonn | Rise: My Story | |
Roy Wood, Jr. on the
COVID-19 chaos in U.S. schools; "America: WTF?" (
Ronny Chieng rants over American's obsession with football,
pre-game tailgating, and prescription drug ads).
[6] | ||||
3639 | January 31 | U.S. Representative Barbara Lee | Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power | |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3640 | February 1 | Bakari Sellers | Who Are Your People? | |
Thoughts on
Tom Brady's retirement,
The New York Times' purchase of
Wordle, and a brawl at
Golden Corral going viral;
Ronny Chieng on the popularity of
natural burials; Bakari Sellers on "kids learning where other kids came from."
[7] | ||||
3641 | February 2 | Gugu Mbatha-Raw | The Girl Before | |
Trevor on
Vladimir Putin's defensiveness about Russian aggression toward
Ukraine; "Black in Business" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on a breakfast cereal made by and marketed toward African-Americans); Gugu Mbatha-Raw on utilizing American and British accents and being a
UNHCR goodwill ambassador. | ||||
3642 | February 3 | Johnny Knoxville | Jackass Forever | |
Roy Wood Jr. weighs in on discrimination against Black coaches in the
NFL, "Project: Conspiracy" (
"Kevin Matthew Kelp" on sewer systems in America); Johnny Knoxville on the aftermath of his controversial
George Floyd comments, and why a stunt with a bull for Jackass Forever may be his last. | ||||
3643 | February 7 | Michael S. Regan | Environmental Protection Agency | |
Thoughts on sexual harassment tools in
Facebook's
Metaverse,
Mike Pence defending his actions on
January 6, and
Donald Trump saving his correspondences with
Kim Jong-un; Trevor has an in-depth look at
Joe Rogan's racist language on his
Spotify-hosted
podcast, and why artists are pulling their content from the streamer as a result;
[8] EPA administrator Michael S. Regan on clean energy and environmental justice. | ||||
3644 | February 8 | Robert Glasper | Black Radio III | |
Thoughts on "blue states" ending COVID-19 mask mandates and a jet company offering a "mile high club" experience; Robert Glasper performs "Heaven's Here" (a song from Black Radio III) and talks of being "the
Bruce Lee of the piano." | ||||
3645 | February 9 | Frances Haugen | N/A | |
"If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (how racism influenced the development of America's highway system); "Dul-Sayin'" (with
Jesse Williams' help,
Dulcé Sloan explores romance novels written by Black women); Frances Haugen discusses blowing the whistle on
Facebook's anger-stoking algorithm and how social media affects kids' mental health. | ||||
3646 | February 10 | Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson | Summer of Soul | |
Trevor on Canadian truckers blocking the
Ambassador Bridge, and why
their protest has the support of American conservatives;
[9] "I Apologize For Talking While You Were Talking" (
Ronny Chieng and
Roy Wood, Jr. on the
Winter Olympics'
opening ceremony and
COVID-19 restrictions, as well as the lead-up to
Super Bowl LVI).
[10] | ||||
3647 | February 14 | India Arie | N/A | |
Trevor and India Arie spend the full episode discussing why she left
Spotify, conscious and unconscious racism, fair treatment for artists, adjusting to different audiences, and her life-changing moment with
Maya Angelou.
[11] | ||||
3648 | February 15 | Hasan Minhaj | Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester | |
A look at efforts by conservatives to ban books from school libraries; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on Black Winter Olympians); Hasan Minhaj discusses his work on TDS, being a father, and his new
Netflix standup special. | ||||
3649 | February 16 |
Willie O'Ree
Jessica Kingdon |
National Hockey League
Ascension | |
Trevor on a settlement in the
lawsuit against
Prince Andrew,
Tinder's blind date feature, the Catholic Church's voiding of a pastor's baptisms, and
Nelson Mandela's former home becoming a luxury hotel; Willie O'Ree recalls the racism he encountered in becoming the NHL's first Black player, and his present-day efforts to encourage kids of color to take up hockey; Jessica Kingdon on parallels between the
American Dream and
China's hard work ethos. | ||||
3650 | February 17 | Janicza Bravo | Zola | |
"
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan travels to
Ottawa to cover the
Canada convoy protest);
[12] "If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (the controversy over
drill rap and the root causes of violence surrounding it).
[13] | ||||
3651 | February 28 | Samantha Power | United States Agency for International Development | |
Trevor examines the global resistance to
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while
Michael Kosta reacts to Ukrainians' heroism; USAID administrator Samantha Power weighs in on international reactions to the crisis. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3652 | March 1 | Bob Odenkirk | Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A Memoir | |
A look at the escalating
Russian invasion of Ukraine;
Roy Wood, Jr. delivers his 2022 "State of Black S**t" address; Bob Odenkirk on his heart attack and how
Better Call Saul came to be. | ||||
3653 | March 2 | Stacey Abrams | Level Up: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back | |
Trevor covers
Belarus'
president revealing Russia's invasion plans, the
baseball lockout, and
AMC Theatres' variable ticket pricing; Stacey Abrams discusses joining
Georgia's
governor's race and the importance of ensuring voting access. | ||||
3654 | March 3 | Serena Williams | Serena Ventures King Richard | |
How Ukrainians are showing compassion toward Russian soldiers;
Desi Lydic dives into the history of the bra. | ||||
3655 | March 7 | Jesse Williams | Take Me Out | |
Thoughts on
William Barr denouncing yet still supporting
Donald Trump,
Andrew Cuomo blaming cancel culture for his resignation as New York's governor, and the
"People's Convoy" in
Washington. | ||||
3656 | March 8 | Sadhguru | Save Soil | |
Trevor on the Biden Administration's ban on Russian oil and Ukrainian women on the front lines; Sadhguru discusses how industrialized farming affects soil conditions, crop growth, and food production. | ||||
3657 | March 9 | Dolly Parton & James Patterson | Run, Rose, Run | |
The Daily Show's "Cancel Cam" catches New Yorkers saying the wrong things; Dolly Parton and James Patterson on their collaboration and the importance of reading. | ||||
3658 | March 10 | Sandra Oh | Turning Red | |
Trevor examines economic retaliations against Russia's financial interests and oligarchs, as well as
Kim Kardashian's "get your [expletive] ass up and work" advice for women; Sandra Oh on the ways
Pixar films help young people learn difficult conversations and how original storytelling by women impacts film and TV. | ||||
3659 | March 14 | Evan Rachel Wood | Phoenix Rising | |
Coverage on the latest developments in the
Russian invasion of Ukraine and
Tom Brady's un-retirement from the
NFL; Evan Rachel Wood on the need to speak up about domestic violence. | ||||
3660 | March 15 | Deepak Chopra | Abundance: The Inner Path to Wealth | |
Trevor on how the
Kanye West/
Kim Kardashian/
Pete Davidson scandal shines a light on the harassment women face when trying to leave a relationship;
[14] "Back in Black with
Lewis Black" (Lewis offers ideas on making the
Oscars ceremony watchable); Deepak Chopra gives Freudian analysis of
Vladimir Putin and the importance of measuring success through joy. | ||||
3661 | March 16 | Quinta Brunson | Abbott Elementary | |
Coverage of Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's addresses to the U.S. Congress,
Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia is being canceled, and how Americans are supporting Ukraine; "Everything is Stupid" (
Ronny Chieng rants about the
Metaverse); Quinta Brunson on the style and work environment of Abbott Elementary and why teachers should be paid more. | ||||
3662 | March 17 | Tiffanie Drayton | Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream | |
Trevor on President Biden's declaration of Vladimir Putin as a war criminal;
Desi Lydic on how Russian restaurants in New York City have been adversely affected by anti-Russian protests; Tiffanie Drayton on how systemic oppression has created a caste system in America.
[15] |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3663 | April 11 | Ben Stiller | Severance | |
Trevor on the surge of
COVID-19 cases among
Washington's political elite and
Will Smith's ban from the
Academy Awards;
Dulcé Sloan reacts to
Ketanji Brown Jackson's
Supreme Court confirmation; Ben Stiller on how the COVID pandemic affected the creation of Severance and working in both comedic and dramatic genres. NOTE: The Daily Show's first episode before a live audience, and first episode back at NEP Studio 52 in New York, since before the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. [16] | ||||
3664 | April 12 | Dawn Staley | South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball | |
Trevor on the rise in inflation,
Elon Musk's dance with
Twitter's board of directors,
Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown, and a driverless car driving off from a police stop; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the history of Black classical musicians); Dawn Staley discusses coaching South Carolina to the
NCAA women's basketball title and supporting other coaches of color. | ||||
3665 | April 13 | Jerrod Carmichael | Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel | |
Coverage of
Texas'
governor busing migrants to Washington,
Rihanna posing her pregnant body for the cover of
Vogue, and a Pennsylvania school policing snacks for students; Trevor has thoughts on a
New York subway shooting incident. | ||||
3666 | April 14 | Rosie Perez | The Flight Attendant | |
Trevor on
Elon Musk's offer to buy
Twitter; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan reports from the
CPAC convention in
Orlando and learns why American conservatives find
Hungary's authoritarian
prime minister alluring); Rosie Perez discusses breaking Hollywood stereotypes. | ||||
3667 | April 18 | Janelle Monáe | The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer | |
Trevor on bans of math textbooks in
Florida for citing critical race theory; "America: WTF?" (
Ronny Chieng on tax season, tipping, and physical currency in the U.S.); Janelle Monáe on healing during the pandemic and her love of sci-fi. | ||||
3668 | April 19 | Pamela Adlon | Better Things | |
Thoughts on the end of COVID-related mask mandates for travelers;
Jordan Klepper travels to
Hungary to examine its Trump-like (and Trump-liking) political trajectory; Pamla Adlon on what she's learned as a single parent and guiding others to showbiz opportunities.
[17] | ||||
3669 | April 20 | Chris Smalls | Amazon Labor Union | |
Thoughts on
Florida governor
Ron DeSantis' beef with
The Walt Disney Company; "Prove Me Wrong" (New Yorkers try to convince
Ronny Chieng about the importance of
Earth Day); Chris Smalls on what led to the formation of a union for
Amazon's
Staten Island workers. | ||||
3670 | April 21 | Alexander Skarsgård | The Northman | |
Trevor on
Rudy Giuliani being revealed as a
The Masked Singer contestant and the shutdown of
CNN+; "Other Countries Have News, Too" (a look at the
2022 French presidential election); Alexander Skarsgård on creating a Viking movie and his family's Viking lineage. | ||||
3671 | April 25 | Gia Casey and RaaShaun "DJ Envy" Casey | Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together | |
Coverage of
Elon Musk's
acquisition of
Twitter, lack of U.S. sanctions against
Vladimir Putin's
rumored girlfriend, and the controversy over the game show
Old Enough!; Trevor goes in-depth on Republicans having “
January 6th amnesia” (a segment that ends with a spoof of
Severance);
[18] Gia and DJ Envy on overcoming marital infidelity and the need for men to discuss their relationships. | ||||
3672 | April 26 | Burna Boy | Burna Boy: One Night in Space | |
Thoughts on whether a
Elon Musk-owned
Twitter will reinstate
Donald Trump, how
helicopter parents are adversely affecting officials in youth sports, and a "procrastinator café" in
Japan; the introduction of "TDS+++" ("All your favorite Daily Show personalities, stretched incredibly thin");
[19] Burna Boy on producing
Twice as Tall over
Zoom, selling out
Madison Square Garden, and having his mom as his manager. | ||||
3673 | April 27 | Terry Crews | Tough: My Journey to True Power | |
Trevor on Russia shutting off gas pipelines to Poland and Bulgaria, pay increases for
Delta Airlines' flight attendants, and
Anthony Fauci declaring America's pandemic phase over; in a filmed skit, "Black Karen" (
Dulcé Sloan) gives white people a sense of how Blacks feel when they call the cops on them; Terry Crews on growing up in an abusive houseold and the backlash over his "Black supremacy" comments on
Twitter. | ||||
3674 | April 28 | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | |
Thoughts on abandoned U.S. military equipment falling into
Taliban hands and
Donald Trump's fear of being hit by "dangerous fruit"; "Fringe-Watching" (a profile of U.S. Rep.
Madison Cawthorn and his scandalous behavior); Daniel Ricciardo has a "shoey" with Trevor and discusses the rise of
Formula 1's popularity in the U.S. and preparing for the upcoming inaugural
Miami Grand Prix. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3675 | May 2 | Ziwe Fumudoh | Ziwe | |
Thoughts on
NASA examining its litter on Mars and GOP Senate candidates in
Ohio courting
Donald Trump's favor; Ziwe on her brand of comedy and turning interviews into iconic moments. | ||||
3676 | May 3 |
U.S. Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Bill Gates | Reproductive issues
How to Prevent the Next Pandemic | |
Trevor examines the leaked early-draft decision on
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, and interviews Senator Amy Klobuchar about the decision in particular and the threat against abortion rights in general; Bill Gates discusses reducing the risk of future pandemics and assuring fair access to technology. | ||||
3677 | May 4 | Alexis McGill Johnson | Planned Parenthood | |
A look at reaction to the leaked
Dobbs decision, the return of old anti-abortion laws, and how companies are offering travel reimbursement for employees seeking abortion care;
Michael Kosta challenges New Yorkers to "Guess the Speaker"; Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses abortion rights. | ||||
3678 | May 5 | Alex Burns and Jonathan Martin | This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future | |
Trevor on the
Federal Reserve's interest rake hike, a crude video of U.S. Rep.
Madison Cawthorn, and
NASA's plan to entice alien contact with photos of nude humans; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the history of Black jockeys in thoroughbred racing);
The New York Times' Alex Burns & Jonathan Martin on the crises that marked the Trump-to-Biden transition, and why
Jared Kushner got involved in
Kanye West’s presidential run. | ||||
3679 | May 12 | Frances Noah | TBA | |
"A Tribute to My Gran," a full-episode salute to Trevor's beloved grandmother, the late Frances Noah. | ||||
3680 | May 31 | Kellyanne Conway | Here's the Deal: A Memoir | |
Trevor covers America's gun violence debate;
Ronny Chieng celebrates
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3681 | June 1 |
U.S. Senator
Chris Murphy
Akwaeke Emezi |
Gun politics in the United States
Dear Senthuran You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty | |
Thoughts on the U.S. sending missiles to
Ukraine to aid its
battle with Russia; Chris Murphy discusses seeking common ground on gun reforms post-
Uvalde and how the once-powerful gun lobby has lost steam; Akwaeke Emezi talks about creating stories that combine love and grief, and penning 7 books in a 4-year span. | ||||
3682 | June 2 | Sergiy Kyslytsya | Russian invasion of Ukraine | |
Michael Kosta investigates the connection between mass shootings and doors, Ukraine's ambassador to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, discusses why supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia is vital for the rest of the world. | ||||
3683 | June 6 | Bobby Brown | Bobby Brown: Every Little Step | |
"Votedemic 2022" (a look at the
Los Angeles mayoral election); Bobby Brown discusses misconceptions about his life, the power of prayer and therapy, and being able to finally speak his truth. | ||||
3684 | June 7 | Eliot Schrefer | Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality | |
Thoughts on New York passing regulations on semi-automatic rifles; "Agree to Disagree with
Roy Wood, Jr." (Roy sits down with
Ammon Bundy); Eliot Schrefer discusses why scientists have hidden same-sex sexual behavior in nature. | ||||
3685 | June 8 | Iman Vellani | Ms. Marvel | |
A preview of the
January 6 hearings;
Roy Wood, Jr. on the
gentrification of
Brooklyn; Iman Vellani on playing a Muslim superhero and finding the casting call for Ms. Marvel through a
WhatsApp message. | ||||
3686 | June 9 | Michael R. Jackson | A Strange Loop | |
A look at rising gas prices, gun control legislation in the
House, and the drama surrounding the
9th Summit of the Americas; Trevor analyzes the tempestuousness of those facing criminal charges in the
January 6 attack, while two Trump supporters (played by
Michael Kosta and
Desi Lydic) give their own version of
"the talk"; Michael R. Jackson on creating A Strange Loop and connecting with theater audiences. | ||||
3687 | June 13 | Ayo Edebiri | The Bear | |
A look at new revelations from the
January 6 hearings and the
rebranding of
McDonald's in Russia; Ayo Edebiri on changing careers (from teaching to showbiz) and whether The Bear is a comedy or a drama. | ||||
3688 | June 14 | Katie Couric | Going There | |
A look at Wall Street entering a
bear market, a tampon shortage, and
Kimberly Guilfoyle's big payday for a short speech on
January 6; "The Daily Showography" ("
Rudy Giuliani: Oozing Greatness");
[20] Katie Couric discusses her memoir, her new podcast on abortion and reproductive rights, and being "the boss of me."
[21] | ||||
3689 | June 15 | Davido | " Stand Strong" | |
A check-in on 2022 midterm primaries, the UK government's
refugee deportation plan, and
Kim Kardashian's altering of
a famous Marilyn Monroe dress; "Kosta Can Do It" (
Michael Kosta tries to become the 7th member of
P1Harmony); Davido discusses challenging himself to make different music and his favorite part about being an artist. | ||||
3690 | June 16 | Ed Helms | Rutherford Falls | |
A look at the
FDA's approval of
COVID-19 vaccines for kids;
"Leo Deblin" offers an economical solution to the nationwide shortage of beach lifeguards;
[22] TDS alum Ed Helms discusses working with a Native American writing room on Rutherford Falls. | ||||
3691 | June 21 | Katy Tur | Rough Draft: A Memoir | |
Trevor examines the possibility that
China's government could
access user data on
TikTok, and has harsh words over police inaction during the
Robb Elementary School shooting;
[23] "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan on the commercialization of
Pride Month); Katy Tur on her family's history in the breaking news business, and her reaction to
one of her parents coming out as trans. | ||||
3692 | June 22 | Angela Garbes | Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change | |
Trevor examines "gas tax holidays" and gun reforms passing the
Senate; "Back in Black with
Lewis Black" (the rising price of weddings); Angela Garbes on how all work is not possible without domestic care. | ||||
3693 | June 23 | Elliot Page | The Umbrella Academy | |
A look at the
Supreme Court's
decision allowing
concealed carry firearms in New York State; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Trump supporters share their thoughts on the
January 6 hearings); Elliot Page on how The Umbrella Academy's storyline incorporates his gender transition. | ||||
3694 | June 27 | Draymond Green | The Draymond Green Show | |
Coverage of the
Supreme Court's formal
overturn of
Roe v. Wade and subsequent reaction;
Michael Kosta examines how men can take
a "snip" toward supporting women's reproductive rights; Draymond Green discusses winning the
NBA title with the
Golden State Warriors. | ||||
3695 | June 28 | New York City Mayor Eric Adams | N/A | |
A look at
Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the
January 6 committee regarding
Donald Trump's demeanor on the day of the riots; Eric Adams discusses his first 6 months as New York's mayor, his efforts to improve the city's education system, and why he thinks
Rudy Giuliani reported a false crime in a
slapping incident inside a
Staten Island
ShopRite.
[24] | ||||
3696 | June 29 | Van Lathan, Jr. | Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation | |
A look at plans by
Sweden and
Finland to become
NATO
member states;
Desi Lydic examines the history of
Pride Month; Van Lathan Jr. discusses his weight loss journey, the working environment at
TMZ, and what he hopes to do with his career moving forward.
[25] | ||||
3697 | June 30 |
Veronica Ivy
Moses Ingram |
Union Cycliste Internationale
Obi-Wan Kenobi | |
A look at the Supreme Court
decision that undermines
EPA efforts to regulate
greenhouse gas emissions; UCI track cycling champion Veronica Ivy discusses the debate over
transgender people in sports; Moses Ingram recalls the
lightsaber training and hairstyle choices for her Obi-Wan Kenobi
character. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3698 | July 18 | Terri Jackson | Women's National Basketball Players Association | |
Trevor on the European heat wave, the
Biden/
bin Salman meeting, and
Joe Manchin balking over the
Build Back Better Act;
Dulcé Sloan tries to make New Yorkers late for work, WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson discusses
Russia's detainment of
Brittney Griner. | ||||
3699 | July 19 | Gregory L. Robinson | James Webb Space Telescope | |
Trevor analyzes the loss of
January 6 texts by the
Secret Service, the
Dallas Independent School District requiring students' backpacks to be see-through, and how companies are keeping products cheaper by shrinking them; "Project: Conspiracy" (
"Kevin Matthew Kelp" investigates tracking info on fruit stickers); Webb program director Gregory Robinson discusses the advancements of and images from the telescope. | ||||
3700 | July 20 | Jenny Slate | Marcel the Shell with Shoes On | |
Coverage of the
House passing the
Respect for Marriage Act and strategies by Democrats to boost Trump-backed candidates; "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan on gender stereotypes in children's books); Jenny Slate discusses the development of Marcel the Shell and telling kids stories for adults. | ||||
3701 | July 21 | Blitz Bazawule | The Scent of Burnt Flowers | |
Coverage of President Biden testing positive for
COVID-19,
Boris Johnson's last speech as British Prime Minister, and
Amazon's purchase of
One Medical; a recap of the
January 6 hearings; Blitz Bazawule on how his grandmother's storytelling inspired his career as a filmmaker, artist, and writer. | ||||
3702 | July 25 | Daniel Kaluuya | Nope | |
Thoughts on
mpox becoming a global health emergency; a sizzling U.S. heat wave, and a chess-playing robot breaking a kid's finger; an in-depth look at the
eighth hearing of the
January 6 committee; Daniel Kaluuya on building rapports with Nope director
Jordan Peele & co-star
Keke Palmer and his mother's reaction to his Oscars speech. | ||||
3703 | July 26 |
Molly Burke
Brian Cox |
Disability rights movement
Succession | |
Thoughts on
Pope Francis apologizing for the Catholic Church's abuse of indigenous people; Molly Burke on using social media to create and advocate positive narratives around disabled people; Brian Cox on choosing to be optimistic and how he relates to his Succession character,
Logan Roy. | ||||
3704 | July 27 | Rafael A. Mangual |
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most | |
A look at the controversy surrounding
House Speaker
Pelosi's planned trip to
Tawian and complaints about
Instagram becoming more like
TikTok;
Ronny Chieng investigates the
Greater Idaho movement. | ||||
3705 | July 28 | Leila Mottley | Nightcrawling | |
Trevor covers the release of
Beyoncé's new
album, what's being included in
Grand Theft Auto VI, and whether the U.S. is entering a recession; an in-depth examination of
Joe Manchin reaching an agreement with fellow
Senate Democrats on the
Inflation Reduction Act; Leila Mottley on depicting the nuances of Black girlhood and the inspiration behind her debut novel. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3706 | August 1 | Pete Buttigieg | United States Department of Transportation | |
Thoughts on the Biden Administration's plan to close border wall gaps; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the origins of
house music);
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses U.S. infrastructure challenges. | ||||
3707 | August 2 |
Alec Karakatsanis
Ms. Pat | Usual Cruelty: The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System
The Ms. Pat Show | |
Trevor on
House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi's viit to
Taiwan; Alec Karakatsanis on how the media perptuates the "copaganda" myth; Ms. Pat on creating comedy from darkness. | ||||
3708 | August 3 | Ryuji Chua | How Conscious Can A Fish Be? | |
"Votedemic 2022" (coverage of the latest primary elections and the
upholding of abortion rights in
Kansas); "Headlines" looks at the editing of
new songs by
Beyoncé and
a legal error by
Alex Jones; an examination on how
student debt can impact borrowers into seniority; Ryuji Chua on seeing animals as living beings and not items. | ||||
3709 | August 4 | Amandla Stenberg | Bodies Bodies Bodies | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time For That" (quick takes on various news including Russia's sentencing of
Brittney Griner,
Aaron Rodgers admitting to using
psychedelic drugs, and scientists reanimating cells from dead pigs); "Fill Me In" (
Michael Kosta challenges New Yorkers with fill-in-the-blank questions); Amandla Stenberg on finding comedy in horror and discovering algorithmic biases on social media. | ||||
3710 | August 8 |
U.S. Senator
Tim Scott
Nathalie Emmanuel | America, a Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity
The Invitation | |
Thoughts on a climate & health bill passing the
U.S. Senate, a
CPAC celebration of a
January 6th rioter, and the combination of the
HBO Max and
Discovery+ streaming services; Tim Scott on not sidestepping the issue of race, where he places blame for January 6th, and helping his grandfather vote for Barack Obama; Nathalie Emmanuel on cutting her hair and how Americans and Brits differ expressively. | ||||
3711 | August 9 | Idris Elba |
Beast S'ABLE Labs | |
Trevor opines on the
FBI's raid on
Mar-A-Lago, and gauges the audience's advice on what he wants to post to social media; Idris Elba on facing off with a CGI-created lion and creating an inclusive skincare line with his wife. | ||||
3712 | August 10 | Akin Omotoso | Rise | |
Thoughts on
Donald Trump invoking the 5th amendment during a deposition; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (Jordan visits a Trump rally in Wisconsin); Akin Omotoso on creating an authentic story about
Giannis Antetokounmpo in Rise. | ||||
3713 | August 11 | Abbi Jacobson | A League of Their Own | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (quick takes on
Donald Trump's inner circle, a bounty on
John Bolton, and a drop in
Japan's birth rate);
Ronny Chieng dares beachgoers to "Prove Me Wrong" about summer being the worst season; Abbi Jacobson on doing research for, and telling stories about queer and Black women in the 1940s in, A League of Their Own. | ||||
3714 | August 15 | Alex Wagner | Alex Wagner Tonight | |
Trevor on revelations that
Donald Trump kept top-secret documents at Mar-a-Lago;
Ronny Chieng heads to
The Pentagon to learn about the
United States Space Force. | ||||
3715 | August 16 | Sterling K. Brown | Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. | |
Trevor analyzes flash flooding in
Las Vegas;
William Shatner narrates "The Daily Showography" of "
Elon Musk: Visionary FutureMan";
[26] Sterling K. Brown discusses playing a megachurch pastor, working with
Regina Hall, and wanting to stay in shape to play with his kids. | ||||
3716 | August 17 | John Boyega | Breaking | |
Trevor on
Liz Cheney losing her House seat's primary in
Wyoming and the rise of "quiet quitting" among
Generation Z; "If You Don't Know, Now You Know" (the problematic history of bank
overdraft fees). | ||||
3717 | August 18 | Harnaaz Sandhu | Miss Universe 2021 | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (coverage of the
CDC's promise of a major overhaul, a guilty pleay by the
Trump Organization's
CFO, and
Mariah Carey's "Queen of Christmas" trademark wish);
Kerri Colby helps
Dulcé Sloan critique the
GOP's targeting of
drag queens; Haranaaz Sandhu on her advocay for menstrual equity. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3718 | September 6 | Sherri Shepherd | Sherri | |
Coverage of a court-ordered halt in the review of materials pulled from the
FBI search of Mar-a-Lago;
Michael Kosta gets serious about small talk; Sherri Shepherd on moving back to
New York City, giving stand-up comedians exposure, and running toward scary things.
[27] | ||||
3719 | September 7 | Edward Enninful | A Visible Man | |
Trevor on worries that the
Russian invasion of Ukraine may go nuclear, the release of the
iPhone 14, and the official
White House portraits of
Barack and
Michelle Obama;
Desi Lydic on the history of
New York Fashion Week;
British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful on fitting into an industry (fashion) in which he thought he (as a gay, Black man) didn't belong.
[28] | ||||
3720 | September 8 | Marty Walsh | United States Department of Labor | |
Coverage of the
death of Britain's
Queen Elizabeth;
Desi Lydic "Fox-Splains" the
FBI search of Mar-a-Lago;
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on the current U.S. labor market, and how American companies can learn from the training and treatment of workers in other countries. | ||||
3721 | September 14 | Jennette McCurdy | I'm Glad My Mom Died | |
Trevor on the aftermath of
Queen Elizabeth's
death and the petulance of
Charles III; Jennette McCurdy on the message of her memoir, how troubles between child stars and controlling parents are commonplace, and returning to the entertainment industry. | ||||
3722 | September 15 | George Stephanopoulos | Power Trip | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time For That" (thoughts on
Patagonia's ownership transfer, migrants being transferred from
Florida to
Martha's Vineyard, and the casting of
Halle Bailey in
The Little Mermaid); "Fill Me In" (
Michael Kosta challenges New Yorkers on trending quotes); George Stephanopoulos on changes in American political discourse and advising
ABC News reporters to be transparent while covering the midterms. | ||||
3723 | September 19 | Sam Morril | Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow | |
A look at
Queen Elizabeth's
state funeral; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on Black trailblazers in animation); Sam Morril on the importance of emotional detachment as a comedian. | ||||
3724 | September 20 | Jenifer Lewis | Walking in My Joy: In These Streets | |
A look at the vacating of Adnan Syed's conviction in the
killing of Hae Min Lee; Trevor covers the reaction to
Florida Governor
Ron DeSantis sending migrants to
Martha's Vineyard; Jenifer Lewis on receiving a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame and working on her mental health. | ||||
3725 | September 21 | Beto O'Rourke |
2022 Texas gubernatorial election We've Got to Try | |
A look at the surge of legal troubles facing
Donald Trump; "We Don't Do That" (
Dulcé Sloan meets up with the all-Black
mountaineering group Team Full Circle); Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke on the need for not only immigration solutions (instead of stunts) but also dialogue across all political parties.
[29] | ||||
3726 | September 22 | Xolo Maridueña | Cobra Kai | |
Trevor examines
protests in
Iran,
Vladimir Putin facing heat at home, and
Donald Trump's claim he can declassify top-secret documents with his mind;
Dulcé Sloan challenges passersby on the topic of education; Xolo Maridueña on staying "normal" while famous, his fight training for Cobra Kai, and landing the lead in
Blue Beetle without an audition. | ||||
3727 | September 26 |
Christiane Amanpour
Tyler Perry |
CNN
A Jazzman's Blues | |
"Votedemic 2022" (coverage of Republican plans to eliminate 87,000
IRS jobs and a Congressional candidate in Ohio lying about his military service); "Headlines" coverage of
Rihanna being tapped to
perform at the Super Bowl,
James Earl Jones retiring from voicing
Darth Vader, and the plummeting value of the
British pound; Christiane Amanpour on refusing to wear a headscarf when interviewing Iran's president; Tyler Perry on why he held on to the script for A Jazzman's Blues for 27 years, adviced he received from
August Wilson, and why he'll never leave
Madea behind. | ||||
3728 | September 27 | William MacAskill | What We Owe the Future | |
A look at
Russia coercing
Ukrainians into voting in favor of joining the Russian Federation;
Ronny Chieng teaches you about
K-pop; William MacAskill on altruism, fighting climate change, and the "common sense" importance of helping future generations. | ||||
3729 | September 28 | Mark Cuban |
Shark Tank Cost Plus Drugs | |
"Headlines" coverage of
Hurricane Ian slamming into
Florida, a moribund verbal gaffe by
Joe Biden, and weird sounds interrupting an
American Airlines flight; "Project: Conspiracy" (
"Kevin Matthew Kelp" on the "secret weapon" that is the
ice cream truck); Mark Cuban on how having a competitive nature makes him a better businessman. | ||||
3730 | September 29 | Iman | Supreme Models | |
Iman on the legacy of Black supermodels breaking industry stereotypes; Trevor lets the audience know of his plans to depart The Daily Show, and reflects on the toxicity of online discourse. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3731 | October 3 | Method Man | On the Come Up | |
"Vlad Gone Mad" (a look at
Russia's illegal annexation of several
Ukrainian regions); "Headlines" coverage of the collapsing
NFT and
cryptocurrency markets and a bass fishing tournament scandal; a look at The Right Stuff (a dating app for conservatives) leads to a promo for "HateF**k," which helps users with drastically diametric viewpoints "bang out their differences"; Method Man on his journey from music to acting and being true to himself. | ||||
3732 | October 4 | U.S. Representative Cori Bush | The Forerunner: A Story of Pain and Perseverance in America | |
Coverage of the aftermath of
Hurricane Ian, protests in Iran, and
Elon Musk deciding to purchase
Twitter after all; "Fringe-Watching" (a profile of Georgia U.S. Senate candidate
Herschel Walker); Cori Bush on how her experiences with poverty and protests inspires her work as a lawmaker. | ||||
3733 | October 5 | Maggie Haberman | Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America | |
Trevor discusses
Aaron Judge breaking the
American League's single-season home run record and criticism over
House of the Dragon's dark tone;
Ronny Chieng examines "ultimate pillow fighting"; Maggie Haberman on
Donald Trump's obsession with media attention and the animosity between him and
Florida Governor
Ron DeSantis.
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3734 | October 6 | Constance Wu | Making a Scene Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (quick takes on rising oil prices, "rainbow
fentanyl," President Biden issuing pardons for marijuana possession, and
Elon Musk's plans for
Twitter); "Votedemic 2022" (a look at claims that Georgia U.S. Senate candidate
Herschel Walker paid for an abortion, along with a "Fox-planation" from
Desi Lydic); Constance Wu on taking a break from Hollywood and why the Asian American community needs "whole human representation." | ||||
3735 | October 11 | Michael Fanone | Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul | |
Trevor examines
Tommy Tuberville's criticism of slavery reparations and offensive comments by
Kanye West and
Los Angeles City Council members in "The Amazing Racism"; "Vlad Gone Mad" (Trevor and
Desi Lydic on
Russian hackers attacking American airport websites); Michael Fanone recalls responding to the
January 6 United States Capitol attack, and opines on lawmakers' attitudes toward that day and the failings of politicians and American law enforcement toward combating crime. | ||||
3736 | October 12 | John Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker |
Ghetto Gastro Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen | |
"Votedemic 2022" (Trevor looks at health concerns surrounding Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate
John Fetterman and the
Los Angeles mayoral race);
Desi Lydic examines potential election ballot shortages; The members of Ghetto Gastro on why they "break bread to build bridges." | ||||
3737 | October 13 | Quintessa Swindell | Black Adam | |
"Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" (quick takes on attempts to combat inflation, a legal verdict against
Alex Jones, and the
January 6 committee's subpoena of
Donald Trump); a day in the life of
"Judge Raymond Dearie," the special master appointed to review classified documents found in
Mar-A-Lago;
[31] Quintessa Swindell on what it means to be a representation for nonbinary folks, and how playing Cyclone in Black Adam has contributed to their self-confidence. | ||||
3738 | October 17 | Chelsea Manning | README.txt | |
Trevor covers claims of financial fraudulence surrounding
Truth Social, wild campaign claims by
Herschel Walker, and
SpaceX's support of Ukraine; "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan on the history of
reggaeton music); Chelsea Manning on pulling off one the largest intelligence leaks in history. | ||||
3739 | October 18 |
Soledad O'Brien
Amy Schumer | The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Inside Amy Schumer | |
Trevor examines the wildest political ads of the campaign; Soledad O'Brien on making a feature-length documentary on
Rosa Parks; Amy Schumer on embedding feminist lessons into her comedy. | ||||
3740 | October 19 | Brandi Carlile | In These Silent Days | |
"Headlines" coverage includes the
NFL's
Black Friday game plans,
MacKenzie Scott's donation to the
Girl Scouts, and the
UFC's plans for
Power Slap;
[32] Brandi Carlile on making
In the Canyon Haze as a labor of love, defining success in music, and getting to perform with
Joni Mitchell. | ||||
3741 | October 20 | Tyler James Williams | Abbott Elementary | |
Trevor on
Liz Truss' quick exit as
U.K. Prime Minister and research that reveals
COVID-19 can make human organs age faster;
Desi Lydic on legal marijuana sales in
Florida gas stations; Tyler James Williams on the power of sitcoms, and how Abbott Elementary comments on the American educational system. | ||||
3742 | October 24 | John David Washington | The Piano Lesson | |
Trevor examines vandalizing art in the name of climate change activism,
Xi Jinping's continued rule in
China, and
Rishi Sunak's pending ascension to the
prime minsitership in
Great Britain; "
Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (how Americans feel about a second Civil War). | ||||
3743 | October 25 |
Mira Murati
Ralph Macchio |
OpenAI
Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me | |
"Fringe-Watching" (a profile of Arizona gubernatorial candidate
Kari Lake); OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati discusses the
DALL-E
text-to-image model; Ralph Macchio on
The Karate Kid's impact on his life. | ||||
3744 | October 26 | Elizabeth Banks | Call Jane | |
"Votedemic 2022" (a look at the
John Fetterman/
Mehmet Oz debate for Pennsylvania's Senate seat);
Desi Lydic on the origins of
Halloween; Elizabeth Banks on how Call Jane both chronicles the
Jane Collective and destigmatizes women who seek abortion care. | ||||
3745 | October 27 | Diane Kruger | A Name from the Sky | |
"Headlines" include
Rihanna's plans to release new music,
Elon Musk's near-complete takeover of
Twitter, and whether Russia and Ukraine may set off dirty bombs against each other; "Prove Me Wrong" (
Ronny Chieng tells New Yorkers his negative thoughts on
Halloween); Diane Kruger on writing a children's book, supporting her daughter's growth, and acting in three different languages.
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3746 | October 31 | Stacey Abrams | 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta Michael Kosta explores Atlanta spots that "the guide books won't tell you about"; Stacey Abrams on how voting access "is the responsibility of the government." |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
3747 | November 1 | T-Pain | Nappy Boy Entertainment | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta A look at Elon Musk's rocky takeover of Twitter; Dulcé Sloan examines the richness of Atlanta's Black culture. | ||||
3748 | November 2 | U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock | 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta Trevor examines false statements expressed in campaign attack ads; Roy Wood, Jr. tries to create a hip-hop hit to encourage going to the polls. | ||||
3749 | November 3 | Dominique Wilkins | KultureCity | |
"The Daily Show Undesked", from
Atlanta A look at Barack Obama's campaigning for Democratic candidates; Desi Lydic and Roy Wood, Jr. see if Georgia voters can overcome legal obstacles in " Georgia Ninja Voter"; Dominique Wilkins discusses how Atlanta became his home, and how the NBA has changed since his playing days. | ||||
3750 | November 7 | Gabriel Iglesias | Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy | |
Trevor recaps
Oprah Winfrey's endorsement of
John Fetterman and other late developments in the lead-up to Election Day in "Votedemic 2022";
Desi Lydic on the shortage of poll workers. | ||||
3751 | November 8 | Thuso Mbedu | The Woman King | |
"Votegasm 2022" (Trevor and the correspondents cover Election Day); "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. examines the history of Black governors in the U.S.); Thuso Mbedu on pursuing acting from a social impact standpoint, and working with
Viola Davis in The Woman King. | ||||
3752 | November 9 | Mark Leibovich | Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission | |
Trevor recaps the 2022 midterm election and the lack of a supposed "red wave";
Roy Wood, Jr. reacts to Louisiana's refusal to ban slavery; Mark Leibovich discusses how Republicans continue to embolden and enable
Donald Trump. | ||||
3753 | November 10 | Jordan Peele |
Wendell & Wild Quiet Part Loud | |
Trevor on
Colorado's vote to legalize psychedelic mushrooms,
Sean Penn loaning
Volodymyr Zelenskyy his
Academy Award, and
Twitter's "blue check" fiasco;
Ronny Chieng explores the history of Asian-American veterans. | ||||
3754 | November 14 | Nas | King's Disease III | |
A look at Democrats reclaiming a
U.S. Senate majority; "CP Time" (
Roy Wood, Jr. on the history of Black superheroes in comics and film). | ||||
3755 | November 15 | Danai Gurira | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | |
A look at
Kari Lake's questioning of the results in the
Arizona governor's race; "Back in Black with
Lewis Black" (Lewis rails against young people acting like old people). | ||||
3756 | November 16 | Jonathan Majors | Devotion | |
Trevor on
Donald Trump launching his 2024 presidential bid;
Desi Lydic on the history of
Black Friday. | ||||
3757 | November 17 | Barack Obama | Obama Foundation | |
A look at
Nancy Pelosi ceding her leadership role for the
House Democrats; Barack Obama discusses the 2022 midterms and the challenges that democracy faces around the world and here at home. | ||||
3758 | November 28 | Will Smith | Emancipation | |
Trevor on
Donald Trump's dinner with
Kanye West and a white supremacist, as well as the
2022 FIFA World Cup; Will Smith on playing
an enslaved man in Emancipation, and why he calls the film a "freedom movie" rather than a "slave movie."
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3759 | November 29 | Pam Grier | The Plot Thickens | |
Trevor covers efforts to prevent a rail strike;
Michael Kosta examines the niche market of haunted dolls; Pam Grier on sharing her life story for the podcast The Plot Thickens. | ||||
3760 | November 30 |
Ondi Timoner
Gabrielle Union | Last Flight Home
The Inspection | |
A look at the upcoming runoff for the
2022 United States Senate election in Georgia; Ondi Timoner discusses filming her father
Eli's final days; Gabrielle Union on breaking out creatively with her role in The Inspection. |
No. | Guest(s) | Promotion | U.S. viewers (millions) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3761 | December 1 | Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore | N/A | 0.731 [35] | |
Trevor on
Hakeem Jeffries becoming the first Black party leader in Congress; Desi Lydic examines the intimidation of election officials; Wes Moore on his approach to campaigning for governor of Maryland. | |||||
3762 | December 5 | Tressie McMillan Cottom |
The New York Times University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 0.450 [36] | |
An AI chatbot goes viral; "Dul-Sayin'" (
Dulcé Sloan explores the history of
drag queens); UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses
Twitter's role in public discourse. | |||||
3763 | December 6 |
Michael Strahan
Sheryl Lee Ralph | American Football: How the Gridiron was Forged
Abbott Elementary Sleigh | 0.437 [37] | |
Trevor examines the rise of wage theft in the U.S.; Michael Strahan on what he misses most about playing football, and what he learned about the sport while producing the American Football podcast; Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses staying motivated as an actor, and her Christmas album, Sleigh. | |||||
3764 | December 7 | Roger Federer | N/A | 0.436 [38] | |
At look at Sen.
Raphael Warnock's win in the Georgia runoff election;
Desi Lydic and
Michael Kosta star in an election-denier holiday romantic comedy; Roger Federer discusses his tennis career. | |||||
3765 | December 8 | Neal Brennan | Neal Brennan: Blocks | 0.443 [41] | |
Trevor Noah’s final episode as host of The Daily Show sees the correspondents offer him their best wishes; "Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse" (New Yorkers offer their own thoughts on Trevor's departure); Neal Brennan gives Trevor flowers and a stack of paperwork (to sign up for
COBRA coverage); Trevor tells the audience of the lessons he's learned as host, and recollects getting the call from
Jon Stewart to join the show; "Your Moment of Zen" (the staff and audience serenade Trevor with "
You'll Never Walk Alone").
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