The Daily Show

The Daily Show – Season 16 (2011)

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Paul Giamatti
Episode 1 January 3, 2011

Paul Giamatti

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

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Episode 2 January 4, 2011

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Jimmy Wales
Episode 3 January 5, 2011

Jimmy Wales

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

Patton Oswalt
Episode 4 January 6, 2011

Patton Oswalt

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

Denis Leary
Episode 5 January 10, 2011

Denis Leary

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

Colin Firth
Episode 6 January 11, 2011

Colin Firth

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

Tim Pawlenty
Episode 7 January 12, 2011

Tim Pawlenty

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

Ron Howard
Episode 8 January 13, 2011

Ron Howard

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

Peter Bergen
Episode 9 January 17, 2011

Peter Bergen

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

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episode 10 January 18, 2011

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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

Paul Clemens
Episode 11 January 19, 2011

Paul Clemens

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

Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
Episode 12 January 20, 2011

Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

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

Anand Giridharadas
Episode 13 January 24, 2011

Anand Giridharadas

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

James Franco
Episode 14 January 25, 2011

James Franco

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

Jonathan Alter
Episode 15 January 26, 2011

Jonathan Alter

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

T. Boone Pickens
Episode 16 January 27, 2011

T. Boone Pickens

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

Bill Gates
Episode 17 January 31, 2011

Bill Gates

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

Michael Steele
Episode 18 February 1, 2011

Michael Steele

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

Matthew Perry
Episode 19 February 2, 2011

Matthew Perry

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

Adm. Michael Mullen
Episode 20 February 3, 2011

Adm. Michael Mullen

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

Edward Glaeser
Episode 21 February 14, 2011

Edward Glaeser

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January Jones
Episode 22 February 15, 2011

January Jones

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Brian Williams
Episode 23 February 16, 2011

Brian Williams

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

Ed Gillespie
Episode 24 February 17, 2011

Ed Gillespie

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Lisa Ling
Episode 25 February 21, 2011

Lisa Ling

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Anderson Cooper
Episode 26 February 22, 2011

Anderson Cooper

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Donald Rumsfeld
Episode 27 February 23, 2011

Donald Rumsfeld

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Austan Goolsbee
Episode 28 February 24, 2011

Austan Goolsbee

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Howard Stern
Episode 29 February 28, 2011

Howard Stern

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

Prince Zeid Ra'ad
Episode 30 March 1, 2011

Prince Zeid Ra'ad

Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.

Allison Stanger
Episode 31 March 2, 2011

Allison Stanger

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Diane Ravitch
Episode 32 March 3, 2011

Diane Ravitch

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Sen. Rand Paul
Episode 33 March 7, 2011

Sen. Rand Paul

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Brian Christian
Episode 34 March 8, 2011

Brian Christian

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

Aaron Eckhart
Episode 35 March 9, 2011

Aaron Eckhart

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

Trey Parker & Matt Stone
Episode 36 March 10, 2011

Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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

Sarah Vowell
Episode 37 March 21, 2011

Sarah Vowell

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

T.J. English
Episode 38 March 22, 2011

T.J. English

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

Richard Lewis
Episode 39 March 23, 2011

Richard Lewis

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Bret Baier
Episode 40 March 24, 2011

Bret Baier

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Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
Episode 41 March 28, 2011

Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

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

Miguel Nicoleles
Episode 42 March 29, 2011

Miguel Nicoleles

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

Jake Gyllenhaal
Episode 43 March 30, 2011

Jake Gyllenhaal

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

Norm MacDonald
Episode 44 March 31, 2011

Norm MacDonald

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

Billy Crystal
Episode 45 April 4, 2011

Billy Crystal

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

Colin Quinn
Episode 46 April 5, 2011

Colin Quinn

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

Mike Huckabee
Episode 47 April 6, 2011

Mike Huckabee

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

Jamie Oliver
Episode 48 April 7, 2011

Jamie Oliver

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

Foo Fighters
Episode 49 April 11, 2011

Foo Fighters

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

Governor Deval Patrick
Episode 50 April 12, 2011

Governor Deval Patrick

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

Tracy Morgan
Episode 51 April 13, 2011

Tracy Morgan

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

Ricky Gervais
Episode 52 April 14, 2011

Ricky Gervais

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

Gigi Ibrahim
Episode 53 April 25, 2011

Gigi Ibrahim

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

Elizabeth Warren
Episode 54 April 26, 2011

Elizabeth Warren

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

Bernie Sanders
Episode 55 April 27, 2011

Bernie Sanders

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

William Cohan
Episode 56 April 28, 2011

William Cohan

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

Philip K. Howard
Episode 57 May 2, 2011

Philip K. Howard

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

Rachel Maddow
Episode 58 May 3, 2011

Rachel Maddow

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

David Barton
Episode 59 May 4, 2011

David Barton

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

Joe Meacham
Episode 60 May 5, 2011

Joe Meacham

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

Keira Knightley
Episode 61 May 9, 2011

Keira Knightley

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

Will Ferrell
Episode 62 May 10, 2011

Will Ferrell

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

Albert Brooks
Episode 63 May 11, 2011

Albert Brooks

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

Kristen Wiig
Episode 64 May 12, 2011

Kristen Wiig

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

Jon Ronson
Episode 65 May 16, 2011

Jon Ronson

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

Annie Jacobsen
Episode 66 May 17, 2011

Annie Jacobsen

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

Richard Beeman
Episode 67 May 18, 2011

Richard Beeman

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

Lisa P. Jackson
Episode 68 May 19, 2011

Lisa P. Jackson

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

Jimmy Fallon
Episode 69 May 31, 2011

Jimmy Fallon

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

Bill Moyers
Episode 70 June 1, 2011

Bill Moyers

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

Tim Tebow
Episode 71 June 2, 2011

Tim Tebow

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

Maziar Bahari
Episode 72 June 6, 2011

Maziar Bahari

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

Fareed Zakaria
Episode 73 June 7, 2011

Fareed Zakaria

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

Larry King
Episode 74 June 8, 2011

Larry King

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

Howard Wasdin
Episode 75 June 9, 2011

Howard Wasdin

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

Alex Prud'homme
Episode 76 June 13, 2011

Alex Prud'homme

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

J.J. Abrams
Episode 77 June 14, 2011

J.J. Abrams

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

Trey Parker & Matt Stone
Episode 78 June 15, 2011

Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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

Ray Nagin
Episode 79 June 20, 2011

Ray Nagin

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

Cameron Diaz
Episode 80 June 21, 2011

Cameron Diaz

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

Mitchell Zuckoff
Episode 81 June 22, 2011

Mitchell Zuckoff

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

Bruce Headlam
Episode 82 June 23, 2011

Bruce Headlam

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

Jennifer Aniston
Episode 83 June 27, 2011

Jennifer Aniston

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

Louis C.K.
Episode 84 June 28, 2011

Louis C.K.

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

Tom Hanks
Episode 85 June 29, 2011

Tom Hanks

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

Bill Kristol
Episode 86 June 30, 2011

Bill Kristol

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

Denis Leary
Episode 87 July 11, 2011

Denis Leary

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

Kid Rock
Episode 88 July 12, 2011

Kid Rock

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

Matthew Richardson
Episode 89 July 13, 2011

Matthew Richardson

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

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry
Episode 90 July 14, 2011

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

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

Daniel Radcliffe
Episode 91 July 18, 2011

Daniel Radcliffe

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

Pervez Musharraf
Episode 92 July 19, 2011

Pervez Musharraf

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

Steve Carell
Episode 93 July 20, 2011

Steve Carell

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

Scott Miller
Episode 94 July 21, 2011

Scott Miller

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

Neil Patrick Harris
Episode 95 July 25, 2011

Neil Patrick Harris

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

Juan Williams
Episode 96 July 26, 2011

Juan Williams

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

Rachel Weisz
Episode 97 July 27, 2011

Rachel Weisz

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

Peter Tomsen
Episode 98 July 28, 2011

Peter Tomsen

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

Freida Pinto
Episode 99 August 1, 2011

Freida Pinto

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

Jason Bateman
Episode 100 August 2, 2011

Jason Bateman

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

Austan Goolsbee
Episode 101 August 3, 2011

Austan Goolsbee

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

Dick Durbin
Episode 102 August 4, 2011

Dick Durbin

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

Mark Adams
Episode 103 August 8, 2011

Mark Adams

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

Jay Bahadur
Episode 104 August 9, 2011

Jay Bahadur

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

John Coffee
Episode 105 August 10, 2011

John Coffee

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

Michael Wallis
Episode 106 August 11, 2011

Michael Wallis

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

Ali Velshi
Episode 107 August 15, 2011

Ali Velshi

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

Matt Long
Episode 108 August 16, 2011

Matt Long

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

Michael Steele
Episode 109 August 17, 2011

Michael Steele

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

Anne Hathaway
Episode 110 August 18, 2011

Anne Hathaway

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

Buddy Roemer
Episode 111 September 6, 2011

Buddy Roemer

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

Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Episode 112 September 7, 2011

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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

Marion Cotillard
Episode 113 September 8, 2011

Marion Cotillard

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

Mike Mullen
Episode 114 September 12, 2011

Mike Mullen

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

Jim Lehrer
Episode 115 September 13, 2011

Jim Lehrer

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

Common
Episode 116 September 14, 2011

Common

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

Caroline Kennedy
Episode 117 September 15, 2011

Caroline Kennedy

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

Ron Suskind
Episode 118 September 20, 2011

Ron Suskind

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

Mitch Daniels
Episode 119 September 21, 2011

Mitch Daniels

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

Jennifer Granholm
Episode 120 September 22, 2011

Jennifer Granholm

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

Ron Paul
Episode 121 September 26, 2011

Ron Paul

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

Seth Rogen
Episode 122 September 27, 2011

Seth Rogen

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

Bill O'Reilly
Episode 123 September 28, 2011

Bill O'Reilly

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

Tony Bennett
Episode 124 September 29, 2011

Tony Bennett

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

Cast

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Self - Host

Wyatt Cenac

Wyatt Cenac

Self - Correspondent

Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee

Self - Correspondent

Adrianne Frost

Adrianne Frost

Self - Correspondent

Bob Wiltfong

Bob Wiltfong

Self - Correspondent

Brian Unger

Brian Unger

Self - Correspondent

Jerry Minor

Jerry Minor

Self - Correspondent

F

Frank DeCaro

Self - Contributor 'Out at the Movies'

John Bloom

John Bloom

Self - Contributor 'God Stuff'

Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh

Self - Correspondent

Michael Showalter

Michael Showalter

Self - Correspondent

Nancy Carell

Nancy Carell

Self - Correspondent

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