Season 15

The Daily Show

Season 15

  • 2010
  1. Michael Pollan Episode 1 Michael Pollan January 4, 2010 A Nigerian terrorist tries to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas day. The Best F**king News Team helps Tiger Woods find a new religion, and Michael Pollan encourages Americans…
  2. George Lucas Episode 2 George Lucas January 5, 2010 John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.
  3. Admn. Mike Mullen Episode 3 Admn. Mike Mullen January 6, 2010 Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.
  4. Maggie Gyllenhaal Episode 4 Maggie Gyllenhaal January 7, 2010 President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.
  5. John Yoo Episode 5 John Yoo January 11, 2010 John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.
  6. Paul Ingrassia Episode 6 Paul Ingrassia January 12, 2010 Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.
  7. Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band Episode 7 Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band January 13, 2010 Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.
  8. Thu, Jan 14, 2010 Episode 8 Thu, Jan 14, 2010 January 14, 2010 Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.
  9. David M. Walker Episode 9 David M. Walker January 18, 2010 Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.
  10. Colin Firth Episode 10 Colin Firth January 19, 2010 Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.
  11. Wed, Jan 20, 2010 Episode 11 Wed, Jan 20, 2010 January 20, 2010 Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.
  12. Julie Andrews Episode 12 Julie Andrews January 21, 2010 Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.
  13. Bill Gates Episode 13 Bill Gates January 25, 2010 John Oliver celebrates a huge victory for corporations, and Bill Gates starts Twittering.
  14. Elizabeth Warren Episode 14 Elizabeth Warren January 26, 2010 Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.
  15. Ethan Watters Episode 15 Ethan Watters January 27, 2010 The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.
  16. Doris Kearns Goodwin Episode 16 Doris Kearns Goodwin January 28, 2010 Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.
  17. Austan Goolsbee Episode 17 Austan Goolsbee February 1, 2010 Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.
  18. Brian Williams Episode 18 Brian Williams February 2, 2010 Jason Jones speeds in his Camry, and Brian Williams remembers his prom night with Jon.
  19. Atul Gawande Episode 19 Atul Gawande February 3, 2010 Sam Bee learns how hard it is to be a man, and Atul Gawande hopes to save lives with a checklist.
  20. Rep. Anthony Weiner Episode 20 Rep. Anthony Weiner February 4, 2010 Rachel Maddow eviscerates everyone, and Anthony Weiner fights for health care reform.
  21. Jenny Sanford Episode 21 Jenny Sanford February 8, 2010 Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.
  22. Newt Gingrich Episode 22 Newt Gingrich February 9, 2010 Richard Shelby releases nominees, and Newt Gingrich discusses the radical Obama administration.
  23. Willie Mays Episode 23 Willie Mays February 10, 2010 Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.
  24. Lee Daniels Episode 24 Lee Daniels February 11, 2010 Iran launches pets into space, and Lee Daniels believes in the intelligence of the American audience.
  25. Ricky Gervais Episode 25 Ricky Gervais February 22, 2010 CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.
  26. Jeff Garlin Episode 26 Jeff Garlin February 23, 2010 Wyatt Cenac looks into Bank of America's hidden fees, and Jeff Garlin discusses his food addiction.
  27. Tracy Morgan Episode 27 Tracy Morgan February 24, 2010 John Hodgman tries to fix the Winter Olympics, and Tracy Morgan dreams of opening Chickendales.
  28. Rep. James Clyburn Episode 28 Rep. James Clyburn February 25, 2010 John Oliver covers the bipartisan summit after-party, and James Clyburn recalls his healthy lunch.
  29. Neil DeGrasse Tyson Episode 29 Neil DeGrasse Tyson March 1, 2010 Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.
  30. Robert Pattinson Episode 30 Robert Pattinson March 2, 2010 Samantha Bee tries to find Jonah Falcon a job, and Robert Pattinson worries about over-saturation.
  31. Lynne Olson Episode 31 Lynne Olson March 3, 2010 Sarah Palin does stand-up comedy, and Lynne Olson looks at the start of the Anglo-American alliance.
  32. Scott Patterson Episode 32 Scott Patterson March 4, 2010 Jon tries Chat Roulette, and Scott Patterson describes the quants controlling Wall Street.
  33. Harry Markopolos Episode 33 Harry Markopolos March 8, 2010 John Oliver thanks everyone for the Iraq invasion, and Harry Markopolos discusses Wall Street fraud.
  34. Marc Thiessen Episode 34 Marc Thiessen March 9, 2010 Conservative lawyers attack Liz Cheney, and Marc Thiessen discusses the rights of enemy combatants.
  35. Jerry Seinfeld Episode 35 Jerry Seinfeld March 10, 2010 Eric Massa disappoints Glenn Beck, and Jerry Seinfeld sees the humor in marriage.
  36. Eamon Javers Episode 36 Eamon Javers March 11, 2010 Obama campaigns for health care reform, and Eamon Javers exposes the world of corporate espionage.
  37. Michael Lewis Episode 37 Michael Lewis March 15, 2010 Aasif Mandvi dresses up as Captain Moneybags, and Michael Lewis discusses subprime mortgages.
  38. Jude Law Episode 38 Jude Law March 16, 2010 Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill, and Jude Law discusses health care.
  39. Snoop Dogg Episode 39 Snoop Dogg March 17, 2010 The Texas school board votes against Oscar Romero, and Snoop Dogg discusses his GPS voice.
  40. Gary Locke Episode 40 Gary Locke March 18, 2010 Jon warns America about progressivism, and Gary Locke discusses the census form.
  41. Ben Stiller Episode 41 Ben Stiller March 29, 2010 Jason Jones proves how racist basketball has become, and Ben Stiller invites Jon over for Seder.
  42. Robin Williams Episode 42 Robin Williams March 30, 2010 Sarah Palin tries to save John McCain, and Robin Williams discusses his new cow valve.
  43. Roxana Saberi Episode 43 Roxana Saberi March 31, 2010 A C-SPAN host takes a racist phone call, and Roxana Saberi describes her ordeal in an Iranian prison.
  44. Liz Claman Episode 44 Liz Claman April 1, 2010 CNN hires Erick Erickson, and Liz Claman compares Wall Street to a casino.
  45. Reza Aslan Episode 45 Reza Aslan April 5, 2010 Insurance companies look for a way to deny kids, and Reza Aslan questions the war in Afghanistan.
  46. Capt. Richard Phillips Episode 46 Capt. Richard Phillips April 6, 2010 Tiger Woods returns to golf, and Richard Phillips describes his capture by Somali pirates.
  47. Steve Carell Episode 47 Steve Carell April 7, 2010 Michael Steele plays the race card, and Jon doesn't remember Steve Carell.
  48. David Remnick Episode 48 David Remnick April 8, 2010 Obama signs a treaty to limit nuclear arms, and David Remnick discusses Obama's ambition.
  49. Bryan Cranston Episode 49 Bryan Cranston April 12, 2010
  50. Rachel Maddow Episode 50 Rachel Maddow April 13, 2010
  51. Richard R. Burt Episode 51 Richard R. Burt April 14, 2010
  52. Tracy Morgan Episode 52 Tracy Morgan April 15, 2010
  53. Rep. John Dingell Episode 53 Rep. John Dingell April 19, 2010
  54. John O’Hara Episode 54 John O’Hara April 20, 2010
  55. Fred Pearce Episode 55 Fred Pearce April 21, 2010
  56. Zoe Saldana Episode 56 Zoe Saldana April 22, 2010
  57. Lisa P. Jackson Episode 57 Lisa P. Jackson April 26, 2010
  58. Richard Whittle Episode 58 Richard Whittle April 27, 2010
  59. Ken Blackwell Episode 59 Ken Blackwell April 28, 2010
  60. Michael Caine Episode 60 Michael Caine April 29, 2010
  61. Jonathan Eig Episode 61 Jonathan Eig May 3, 2010
  62. Rosalynn Carter Episode 62 Rosalynn Carter May 4, 2010
  63. Jon Meacham Episode 63 Jon Meacham May 5, 2010
  64. Mario Batali Episode 64 Mario Batali May 6, 2010
  65. Jack Rakove Episode 65 Jack Rakove May 10, 2010
  66. Sebastian Junger Episode 66 Sebastian Junger May 11, 2010
  67. Michael Patrick King Episode 67 Michael Patrick King May 12, 2010
  68. Ian Bremmer Episode 68 Ian Bremmer May 13, 2010
  69. Arthur Brooks Episode 69 Arthur Brooks June 1, 2010
  70. Morgan Freeman Episode 70 Morgan Freeman June 2, 2010
  71. Jonah Hill Episode 71 Jonah Hill June 3, 2010
  72. John C. Reilly Episode 72 John C. Reilly June 7, 2010
  73. Christopher Hitchens Episode 73 Christopher Hitchens June 8, 2010
  74. Spencer Wells Episode 74 Spencer Wells June 9, 2010
  75. Gov. Tim Pawlenty Episode 75 Gov. Tim Pawlenty June 10, 2010
  76. Betty White Episode 76 Betty White June 14, 2010
  77. James Tabor Episode 77 James Tabor June 15, 2010
  78. Louis C.K. Episode 78 Louis C.K. June 16, 2010
  79. Fred Thompson Episode 79 Fred Thompson June 17, 2010
  80. Josh Fox Episode 80 Josh Fox June 21, 2010 The writer and filmmaker discusses his latest documentary about the environmental and social impact of the largest natural gas drilling boom in history.
  81. Cameron Diaz Episode 81 Cameron Diaz June 22, 2010
  82. Dr. Connie Mariano Episode 82 Dr. Connie Mariano June 23, 2010
  83. Adam Sandler, Chris Rock Episode 83 Adam Sandler, Chris Rock June 24, 2010
  84. David Axelrod Episode 84 David Axelrod June 28, 2010
  85. Helen Mirren Episode 85 Helen Mirren June 29, 2010 The Academy Award-winning actor discusses her latest film about Nevada's first legal brothel.
  86. Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley Episode 86 Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley June 30, 2010 From the U.S. soccer team, Landon Donovan and manager Bob Bradley.
  87. Jere Van Dyk Episode 87 Jere Van Dyk July 1, 2010 Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk talks about his new book "Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban".
  88. Denis Leary Episode 88 Denis Leary July 5, 2010 Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks about the new season of Rescue Me.
  89. Julianne Moore Episode 89 Julianne Moore July 6, 2010 Actress Julianne Moore talks about technology, acting and crying on cue.
  90. Daniel Okrent Episode 90 Daniel Okrent July 7, 2010
  91. Marilynne Robinson Episode 91 Marilynne Robinson July 8, 2010 Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson talks about her new book "Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self".
  92. William Rosen Episode 92 William Rosen July 26, 2010
  93. Fareed Zakaria Episode 93 Fareed Zakaria July 27, 2010
  94. Robert O’Connell Episode 94 Robert O’Connell July 28, 2010
  95. Liev Schreiber Episode 95 Liev Schreiber July 29, 2010
  96. Mary Roach Episode 96 Mary Roach August 2, 2010
  97. Will Ferrell Episode 97 Will Ferrell August 3, 2010
  98. Bruce Henderson Episode 98 Bruce Henderson August 4, 2010
  99. Akbar Ahmed Episode 99 Akbar Ahmed August 5, 2010
  100. Jason Bateman Episode 100 Jason Bateman August 10, 2010 The star of "Arrested Development" and "Extract" returns to the show to talk about his new movie with Jennifer Aniston and Jeff Goldblum.
  101. Laura Linney Episode 101 Laura Linney August 11, 2010
  102. Arcade Fire Episode 102 Arcade Fire August 12, 2010 The band Arcade Fire plays a song from their new album "The Suburbs".
  103. Emma Thompson Episode 103 Emma Thompson August 16, 2010 The Academy Award-winning actor talks about her latest movie tonight on the show.
  104. Dick Armey Episode 104 Dick Armey August 17, 2010
  105. Edward Kohn Episode 105 Edward Kohn August 18, 2010
  106. Jennifer Aniston Episode 106 Jennifer Aniston August 19, 2010
  107. Rod Blagojevich Episode 107 Rod Blagojevich August 23, 2010
  108. Brian Williams Episode 108 Brian Williams August 24, 2010
  109. Drew Barrymore Episode 109 Drew Barrymore August 25, 2010
  110. Mayor Michael Bloomberg Episode 110 Mayor Michael Bloomberg August 26, 2010
  111. Tim Gunn Episode 111 Tim Gunn September 7, 2010 The "Project Runway" co-host discusses his new book about how to "make it work" in your career, relationships and life.
  112. Gov. Tim Kaine Episode 112 Gov. Tim Kaine September 8, 2010
  113. Meghan McCain Episode 113 Meghan McCain September 9, 2010
  114. Ben Affleck Episode 114 Ben Affleck September 13, 2010 The actor and director returns to the show to talk about his latest project.
  115. Tony Blair Episode 115 Tony Blair September 14, 2010
  116. Jon Hamm Episode 116 Jon Hamm September 15, 2010
  117. Bill Clinton Episode 117 Bill Clinton September 16, 2010 Jon announces the Rally to Restore Sanity, and Bill Clinton contributes to the economic stimulus.
  118. Jimmy Carter Episode 118 Jimmy Carter September 20, 2010 The 39th President of the United States returns to The Daily Show to discuss his new book.
  119. Sigourney Weaver Episode 119 Sigourney Weaver September 21, 2010 President Obama meets his kryptonite, and Sigourney Weaver remembers her high school years.
  120. Edward Norton Episode 120 Edward Norton September 22, 2010 The Senate fails to repeal "don't ask, don't tell," and Edward Norton thinks Robert De Niro is weird.
  121. His Majesty King Abdullah II Episode 121 His Majesty King Abdullah II September 23, 2010 Republicans unveil their new ideas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan hopes for Middle East peace.
  122. Bill O’Reilly Episode 122 Bill O’Reilly September 27, 2010 Stephen Colbert ruins Congress, and Bill O'Reilly refuses to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity.
  123. Arianna Huffington Episode 123 Arianna Huffington September 28, 2010
  124. Linda Polman Episode 124 Linda Polman September 29, 2010
  125. Justin Timberlake Episode 125 Justin Timberlake September 30, 2010
  126. Sam Harris Episode 126 Sam Harris October 4, 2010
  127. Bruce Willis Episode 127 Bruce Willis October 5, 2010
  128. Philip Dray Episode 128 Philip Dray October 6, 2010
  129. Naomi Watts Episode 129 Naomi Watts October 7, 2010
  130. Johnny Knoxville Episode 130 Johnny Knoxville October 11, 2010
  131. Rep. Eric Cantor Episode 131 Rep. Eric Cantor October 12, 2010 The House minority whip discusses his book promoting the new generation of Republican leaders.
  132. Condoleezza Rice Episode 132 Condoleezza Rice October 13, 2010
  133. David Rakoff Episode 133 David Rakoff October 14, 2010
  134. Austan Goolsbee Episode 134 Austan Goolsbee October 25, 2010 Chariman, President's Council of Economic Adviser. The economist and former journalist discusses the administration's plan for restoring the economy.
  135. Sen. Ted Kaufman Episode 135 Sen. Ted Kaufman October 26, 2010 The former Joe Biden staffer talks about his brief term in the Senate and what will happen to the Democrats after November 2.
  136. President Barack Obama Episode 136 President Barack Obama October 27, 2010
  137. Washington Recap Episode 137 Washington Recap October 28, 2010
  138. Zach Galifianakis Episode 138 Zach Galifianakis November 1, 2010
  139. Michael Beschloss Episode 139 Michael Beschloss November 2, 2010
  140. Chris Wallace Episode 140 Chris Wallace November 3, 2010
  141. David Sedaris Episode 141 David Sedaris November 4, 2010
  142. Gov. Rick Perry Episode 142 Gov. Rick Perry November 8, 2010 Rick Perry: Author, "Fed Up!" The Texas governor discusses his new book about the failure of Washington to serve the people.
  143. Episode 143 Harrison Ford November 9, 2010 Harrison Ford: Actor, "Morning Glory" The acclaimed movie star returns to the show to talk about his latest film.
  144. Episode 144 Mick Foley November 10, 2010
  145. Episode 145 Rosario Dawson November 11, 2010
  146. Episode 146 Marion Jones November 15, 2010 The former Olympic track star talks about finding a road to redemption after her career-ending performance enhancing drug conviction.
  147. Episode 147 Bethany McLean November 16, 2010
  148. Episode 148 Jay-Z November 17, 2010
  149. Episode 149 Philip K. Howard November 18, 2010
  150. Judah Friedlander Episode 150 Judah Friedlander November 29, 2010 The actor and comedian discusses the most important book in karate history, which he just wrote.
  151. Susan Casey Episode 151 Susan Casey November 30, 2010
  152. Sting Episode 152 Sting December 1, 2010
  153. Stacey Schiff Episode 153 Stacey Schiff December 2, 2010
  154. Gen. Hugh Shelton Episode 154 Gen. Hugh Shelton December 6, 2010 In this complete, unedited interview, Hugh Shelton discusses Julian Assange's threat to national security and expresses his concerns over the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell.
  155. Seth Green Episode 155 Seth Green December 7, 2010 Creator, "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Special" The actor and director talks about his latest Star Wars parody.
  156. Michelle Williams Episode 156 Michelle Williams December 8, 2010
  157. Episode 157 Edmund Morris December 9, 2010 Author Edmund Morris discusses Teddy Roosevelt.
  158. Gordon Brown Episode 158 Gordon Brown December 13, 2010 John Oliver and Olivia Munn sell riot souvenirs, and Gordon Brown discusses the financial crisis.
  159. Ricky Gervais Episode 159 Ricky Gervais December 14, 2010
  160. Paul Rudd Episode 160 Paul Rudd December 15, 2010
  161. Mike Huckabee Episode 161 Mike Huckabee December 16, 2010