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Season 18

The Daily Show

Season 18

  • 2012
  1. Arnold Schwarzenegger Episode 1 Arnold Schwarzenegger October 1, 2012 The Obama and Romney camps aim low at the debates, the White House responds to violence in Libya, and Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses time travel and his book, "Total Recall".
  2. Liam Neeson Episode 2 Liam Neeson October 2, 2012 A Pennsylvania judge rules against the state's voter ID law, John Oliver asks Herman Cain to save America from foreign debt, and Liam Neeson talks kicking ass in "Taken 2".
  3. Rand Paul Episode 3 Rand Paul October 3, 2012 An explosive Obama video resurfaces, Stephen Colbert plays the part of Bill O'Reilly, and Rand Paul shares libertarian anecdotes from his book, "Government Bullies".
  4. Bill O’Reilly Episode 4 Bill O’Reilly October 4, 2012 Mitt Romney's lies win the first debate, Barack Obama breaks Chris Matthews, Al Gore ponders elevation sickness, and Bill O'Reilly discusses "Killing Kennedy".
  5. Pete Townshend Episode 5 Pete Townshend October 8, 2012 Slightly lower unemployment numbers spark conservative conspiracy theories, Sesame Street comes under fire, and Pete Townshend discusses his memoir, "Who I Am".
  6. Ben Affleck Episode 6 Ben Affleck October 9, 2012 Mitt Romney presents his vague deficit reduction plan, Jessica Williams interviews black Mormons in Utah, and Ben Affleck rescues hostages in "Argo".
  7. Magic Johnson Episode 7 Magic Johnson October 10, 2012 President Obama slams Mitt Romney over Big Bird comments, Jason Jones explains the polling of polls, and Magic Johnson reveals the secret to his rivalry with Larry Bird.
  8. Paul Thomas Anderson Episode 8 Paul Thomas Anderson October 11, 2012 Down-ticket congressional races intensify, John Oliver reports on a fast-growing sector of the US economy, and Paul Thomas Anderson talks writing and directing "The Master".
  9. J. K. Rowling Episode 9 J. K. Rowling October 15, 2012 Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martha Raddatz draws praise as debate moderator, and author J.K. Rowling discusses writing a novel without magic or Harry Potter.
  10. Eugene Jarecki Episode 10 Eugene Jarecki October 16, 2012 Paul Ryan visits a homeless shelter in Ohio, Herman Cain touches on American exceptionalism, and Eugene Jarecki discusses the war on drugs and "The House I Live In".
  11. Nate Silver Episode 11 Nate Silver October 17, 2012 Barack Obama shows up for the second presidential debate, John Oliver recruits a focus group, and Nate Silver shares his book, "The Signal and the Noise".
  12. Barack Obama Episode 12 Barack Obama October 18, 2012 Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.
  13. D.L. Hughley Episode 13 D.L. Hughley October 22, 2012 The conservative media exploits an Obama sound bite, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee follow the President's last campaign, and DL Hughley explains "The Endangered List".
  14. Gerard Butler Episode 14 Gerard Butler October 23, 2012 Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate foreign policy, John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi share closing election arguments, and Gerard Butler talks surfing in "Chasing Mavericks".
  15. Dakota Meyer Episode 15 Dakota Meyer October 24, 2012 Donald Trump challenges President Obama, military veterans fight the civilian economy, and war hero Dakota Meyer describes a dark day in Afghanistan.
  16. Nancy Pelosi Episode 16 Nancy Pelosi October 25, 2012 Both parties pick winners and losers, an Indiana Senate candidate stirs up controversy, and Nancy Pelosi shares her take on the 2012 presidential election.
  17. Jon Ronson Episode 17 Jon Ronson October 31, 2012 Hurricane Sandy reveals government competence, John Oliver and Jason Jones run eighth grade political campaigns, and Jon Ronson shares examples of investigative satire.
  18. Bob Woodruff Episode 18 Bob Woodruff November 1, 2012 Ohio suffers a storm of political ads, Jason Jones and John Oliver raise student council election funds, and Bob Woodruff promotes the "Stand Up For Heroes" fundraiser.
  19. Martha Raddatz Episode 19 Martha Raddatz November 5, 2012 The presidential campaigns wind down, John Oliver and Jason Jones coach young politicians, and Martha Raddatz shares the secret to her debate moderating authority.
  20. Democalypse 2012: Election Night – This Ends Now Episode 20 Democalypse 2012: Election Night – This Ends Now November 6, 2012 Election night wraps up, the Best F#@king News Team Ever reports future election results, and Samantha Bee interviews undecided voters.
  21. Nate Silver Episode 21 Nate Silver November 7, 2012 Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney, Karl Rove refuses to admit defeat, Fox News plays the blame game, and Nate Silver explains his forecasting methodology.
  22. Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro Episode 22 Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro November 8, 2012 Colorado legalizes marijuana, John Oliver offers a unique interpretation of the election, and Katie Dellamaggiore and Pobo Efekoro talk "Brooklyn Castle".
  23. Mike Huckabee Episode 23 Mike Huckabee November 12, 2012 New York cleans up after Hurricane Sandy, General Petraeus resigns as head of the CIA, and Mike Huckabee calls for a more inclusive GOP.
  24. Jason Sudeikis Episode 24 Jason Sudeikis November 13, 2012 White House petitioners threaten secession, the Petraeus scandal widens with a second implicated general, and Jason Sudeikis channels Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.
  25. Jon Meacham Episode 25 Jon Meacham November 14, 2012 The GOP does well among married women, the BBC confronts a decades-long child sex scandal, and Jon Meacham talks "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power".
  26. Andrew Napolitano Episode 26 Andrew Napolitano November 15, 2012 Mitt Romney accuses President Obama of bribery, Al Madrigal investigates Arizona's legislative landscape, and Andrew Napolitano waxes Constitutional.
  27. David Nasaw Episode 27 David Nasaw November 26, 2012 Israel and Hamas call a ceasefire, God works in mysterious ways, and David Nasaw discusses "The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy".
  28. Warren Buffett & Carol Loomis Episode 28 Warren Buffett & Carol Loomis November 27, 2012 Wal-Mart employees surrender their front row Black Friday seats, several parties receive blame for the Twinkie's death, and Warren Buffett and Carol Loomis talk tax fairness.
  29. Neil Young Episode 29 Neil Young November 28, 2012 John McCain and Lindsey Graham attack Susan Rice, Marcia Fudge attacks their attack, Jason Jones examines political consulting, and Neil Young brings vinyl sound to digital.
  30. Calvin Trillin Episode 30 Calvin Trillin November 29, 2012 Mitt Romney joins President Obama for a private White House meeting, John Hodgman threatens to secede, and Calvin Trillin recounts the presidential race in verse.
  31. Denis Leary Episode 31 Denis Leary December 3, 2012 Fox News continues fighting the war on Christmas, Congress debates the filibuster, and Denis Leary spreads holiday cheer in his book, "Merry F**kin' Christmas".
  32. R.A. Dickey Episode 32 R.A. Dickey December 4, 2012 The left and right debate fiscal cliff resolutions, House Republicans pass on diversity, and Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey describes the brotherhood of the knuckleball.
  33. Alan Simpson Episode 33 Alan Simpson December 5, 2012 Senate Republicans oppose the UN's disability rights treaty, Al Madrigal investigates pot-smoking seniors, and Alan Simpson untangles the fiscal cliff.
  34. Chris Christie Episode 34 Chris Christie December 6, 2012 Kate Middleton battles morning sickness, Samantha Bee predicts the royal child's future, and Chris Christie shares details of his hug with Bruce Springsteen.
  35. Bishop Gene Robinson Episode 35 Bishop Gene Robinson December 10, 2012 Sports commentator Bob Costas switches subjects, Mitch McConnell's plan backfires, and Gene Robinson talks being the first openly gay bishop in Christendom.
  36. Laura Linney Episode 36 Laura Linney December 11, 2012 Michigan and Indiana wage economic warfare, Silvio Berlusconi serenades the Italian electorate, and Laura Linney discusses "Hyde Park on Hudson".
  37. Cory Booker Episode 37 Cory Booker December 12, 2012 Atheists assault Christmas, North Korea's Kim Jong-un averts Armageddon, and Newark Mayor Cory Booker touts his city's economic resurgence.
  38. Kristen Stewart Episode 38 Kristen Stewart December 13, 2012 California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act face legal hurdles, Wyatt Cenac completes one last investigation, and Kristen Stewart dances in "On the Road".
  39. Anne Hathaway Episode 39 Anne Hathaway January 7, 2013 America temporarily avoids the Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans vote against a Hurricane Sandy relief package, and Anne Hathaway divulges the ending to "Les Miserables".
  40. Gen. Stanley McChrystal Episode 40 Gen. Stanley McChrystal January 8, 2013 America debates gun control, Wayne LaPierre calls for a lunatic database, and retired General Stanley McChrystal discusses his memoir, "My Share of the Task".
  41. Jeff Bridges Episode 41 Jeff Bridges January 9, 2013 Former AIG CEO Hank Greenberg sues America, Al Madrigal reports on Detroit's Canadian problem, and Jeff Bridges talks "The Dude and the Zen Master".
  42. Josh Brolin Episode 42 Josh Brolin January 10, 2013 The government considers minting a trillion dollar coin, Al Gore sells Current TV to Al Jazeera, and Josh Brolin discusses his handsome role in "Gangster Squad".
  43. Roger Waters Episode 43 Roger Waters January 14, 2013 Paul Krugman teaches brand awareness, Jessica Williams parses President Obama's personal diversity, John Oliver investigates investigations, and Roger Waters battles the flu.
  44. Bob Schieffer Episode 44 Bob Schieffer January 15, 2013 Lance Armstrong opens up to Oprah, Clarence Thomas speaks for the first time in seven years, and Bob Schieffer prepares for his 13th presidential inauguration.
  45. Jessica Chastain Episode 45 Jessica Chastain January 16, 2013 The White House and the NRA debate gun control measures, House Republicans vote against Hurricane Sandy relief, and Jessica Chastain talks "Zero Dark Thirty".
  46. Lena Dunham Episode 46 Lena Dunham January 17, 2013 President Obama addresses gun control, the White House rebuffs a petition to build a Death Star, and Lena Dunham is a Golden Globes newbie.
  47. Sonia Sotomayor Episode 47 Sonia Sotomayor January 21, 2013 President Obama is sworn in for a second term, the Best F#@king News Team Ever experiments with inauguration hairstyles, and Sonia Sotomayor talks "My Beloved World".
  48. Jennifer Lopez Episode 48 Jennifer Lopez January 22, 2013 President Obama is sworn in for his second presidential term, Beyonce "sings" the National Anthem, and Jennifer Lopez discusses her new action film, "Parker".
  49. Missy Cummings Episode 49 Missy Cummings January 23, 2013 Paul Ryan reviews President Obama's inaugural speech, Israel is no friend to Benjamin Netanyahu, and Missy Cummings shares the many applications of drones.
  50. Christopher Walken Episode 50 Christopher Walken January 24, 2013 House Republicans press Hillary Clinton on Benghazi intelligence, China's smog problem helps America's self-esteem, and Christopher Walken talks "Stand Up Guys".
  51. Bob Costas Episode 51 Bob Costas January 28, 2013 Women gain access to front-line combat, North Korea promises to "settle accounts" with the United States, and Bob Costas discusses the American cultures of guns and football.
  52. Melissa McCarthy Episode 52 Melissa McCarthy January 29, 2013 Would-be right-wing homesteaders envision a perfect society, homosexuality comes to the Boy Scouts and the NFL, and Melissa McCarthy blames Jason Bateman for "Identity Thief".
  53. Al Gore Episode 53 Al Gore January 30, 2013 Republicans reach out to Latino voters, and Al Gore talks climate, democracy, and his book, "The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change".
  54. Jason Bateman Episode 54 Jason Bateman January 31, 2013 The Senate investigates a range of gun control measures, President Obama makes a controversial skeet-shooting remark, and Jason Bateman discusses "Identity Thief".
  55. Michelle Rhee Episode 55 Michelle Rhee February 4, 2013 The Super Bowl suffers a power failure, Chinese hackers infiltrate the New York Times, and education reformer Michelle Rhee discusses her book, "Radical".
  56. Ray Kelly Episode 56 Ray Kelly February 5, 2013 Republicans explore alternative methods of voter outreach, Facebook frustrates Germany, and Ray Kelly talks gun control and large sodas.
  57. Ed Whitacre Episode 57 Ed Whitacre February 6, 2013 The Obama administration is questioned over its legal basis for drone strikes, the British government addresses gay marriage, and Ed Whitacre discusses GM's revival.
  58. Neil Barofsky Episode 58 Neil Barofsky February 7, 2013 The White House opens up about drones, the United States Postal Service changes its work schedule, and Neil Barofsky talks banks and bailouts.
  59. George Stephanopoulos Episode 59 George Stephanopoulos February 11, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI steps down, Harvard fails to produce the best cheaters, and George Stephanopoulos talks State of the Union addresses past and future.
  60. Mike Piazza Episode 60 Mike Piazza February 12, 2013 North Korea goes miniature, Lewis Black looks to the real gun control experts, and Mike Piazza talks baseball, steroids, and his book, "Long Shot".
  61. Fawzia Koofi Episode 61 Fawzia Koofi February 13, 2013 President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Marco Rubio takes a water break, and Fawzia Koofi discusses her book, "The Favored Daughter".
  62. Susan E. Rice Episode 62 Susan E. Rice February 14, 2013 CNN owns the cruise ship story, John Oliver meets with the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and Susan Rice shares her side of the Benghazi story.
  63. Alison Brie Episode 63 Alison Brie February 19, 2013 Great Britain questions the quality of its fast food, a meteor explosion over Russia fails to resonate, and Alison Brie talks "Community," "Mad Men," and Springsteen.
  64. Helaine Olen Episode 64 Helaine Olen February 20, 2013 Republicans revenge themselves on Chuck Hagel, Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, and Helaine Olen discusses her book, "Pound Foolish".
  65. Steven Brill Episode 65 Steven Brill February 21, 2013 The White House vows greater transparency, Jessica Williams joins up with Texas secessionists, and Steven Brill discusses his health care industry investigation.
  66. Donnie Wahlberg Episode 66 Donnie Wahlberg February 25, 2013 Mississippi's Dick Molpus is vindicated, Samantha Bee prepares for post-sequester America, and Donnie Wahlberg straddles the police communities of Boston and New York.
  67. Lori Silverbush & Kristi Jacobson Episode 67 Lori Silverbush & Kristi Jacobson February 26, 2013 Dov Hikind addresses the blackface controversy, Robert Gibbs acknowledges the drone program, and Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson discuss hunger and "A Place at the Table".
  68. R.J. Cutler Episode 68 R.J. Cutler February 27, 2013 Wall Street enjoys a boom, Italy wanders into a religious and political power vacuum, and R.J. Cutler describes "The World According to Dick Cheney".
  69. Rachel Maddow Episode 69 Rachel Maddow February 28, 2013 Bob Woodward runs afoul of the White House, Jason Jones battles maple syrup addiction, and Rachel Maddow decodes the Supreme Court.
  70. Paul Rudd Episode 70 Paul Rudd March 4, 2013 Congress punishes itself by not punishing itself, Dennis Rodman reaches out to Kim Jong-un, and Paul Rudd discusses his life on the Supreme Court.
  71. Sandra Day O’Connor Episode 71 Sandra Day O’Connor March 5, 2013 The Supreme Court reconsiders the Voting Rights Act, and Sandra Day O'Connor discusses her life on the bench and her book, "Out of Order".
  72. Neil DeGrasse Tyson Episode 72 Neil DeGrasse Tyson March 6, 2013 Rand Paul filibusters for real, Al Madrigal questions Puerto Rico's desire for statehood, and Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the Russian meteor event.
  73. Tom Coughlin Episode 73 Tom Coughlin March 7, 2013 Biological imperatives end Rand Paul's filibuster, potential papal successors gather in Rome, and Tom Coughlin discusses his book, "Earn the Right to Win".
  74. Peter Dinklage Episode 74 Peter Dinklage March 25, 2013 Barack Obama brokers Middle Eastern peace, Al Madrigal investigates a lesser-known form of gun violence, and "Game of Thrones"' Peter Dinklage coins a phrase.
  75. Michael Moss Episode 75 Michael Moss March 26, 2013 Republicans reboot, Larry Wilmore offers the GOP minority outreach advice, and "Salt Sugar Fat" author Michael Moss shares processed food industry secrets.
  76. Eva Mendes Episode 76 Eva Mendes March 27, 2013 Government doesn't work for returning veterans, the Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage, and Eva Mendes talks "The Place Beyond the Pines".
  77. Denise Kiernan Episode 77 Denise Kiernan March 28, 2013 The Supreme Court hears gay marriage arguments, Rupert Murdoch looks to expand his reach in LA, and Denise Kiernan investigates the women of the Manhattan Project.
  78. Mary Roach Episode 78 Mary Roach April 1, 2013 Egypt suffers democratic growing pains, John Oliver investigates violence against guns, and Mary Roach demystifies the digestive process.
  79. Jonathan Sperber Episode 79 Jonathan Sperber April 2, 2013 Kim Jong-un fails to take the hint, Pope Francis I makes his mark, and author Jonathan Sperber delves into the personal life of Karl Marx.
  80. Sheryl Sandberg Episode 80 Sheryl Sandberg April 3, 2013 Congress anonymously supports genetically modified food, Republicans look to re-rebrand, and Sheryl Sandberg offers suggestions to close the gender gap.
  81. Danny Boyle Episode 81 Danny Boyle April 4, 2013 Rutgers University fires its basketball coach, CNN evolves goats and the news, the Department of Veterans Affairs needs help, and Danny Boyle talks "Trance" and the Queen.
  82. David Stockman Episode 82 David Stockman April 8, 2013 President Obama's budget proposal satisfies no one, Jessica Williams talks pubic lice with John Waters, and David Stockman predicts another economic crash.
  83. Jimmy Carter Episode 83 Jimmy Carter April 9, 2013 Virginia's "Cooch" revives the state's anti-sodomy laws, a Tennessee lawmaker takes on the young and poor, and Jimmy Carter celebrates his defeat of the guinea worm.
  84. Ken Burns Episode 84 Ken Burns April 10, 2013 Senate Republicans thwart the UN's assault on the Second Amendment, China tunes in, and Ken Burns seeks justice in "The Central Park Five".
  85. Edie Falco Episode 85 Edie Falco April 11, 2013 "Crazy" Rand Paul visits Howard University, Aasif Mandvi delves into the complicated financial world of student athletics, and Edie Falco talks theater and "Nurse Jackie".
  86. Tom Cruise Episode 86 Tom Cruise April 16, 2013 The Senate proposes a long and arduous "path to citizenship," Lewis Black takes on poverty in America, and an ageless Tom Cruise talks "Oblivion".
  87. Ricky Gervais Episode 87 Ricky Gervais April 17, 2013 CNN goes down speculation road, the United States is accused of torture, and Ricky Gervais brings back his character from "The Office".
  88. Mark Mazzetti Episode 88 Mark Mazzetti April 18, 2013 The Senate fails once again, John Oliver proves that gun control actually does work, and Mark Mazzetti sheds light on the CIA's secret wars.
  89. Christina Hendricks Episode 89 Christina Hendricks April 22, 2013 The Czech Republic ambassador clears the air, CNN covers every moment of the Boston manhunt, and Christina Hendricks considers possible "Mad Men" spinoffs.
  90. Salman Rushdie Episode 90 Salman Rushdie April 23, 2013 The STOCK Act gets the Congressional treatment, John Oliver continues his Australian gun control investigation, and writer Salman Rushdie transitions to filmmaking.
  91. Bassem Youssef Episode 91 Bassem Youssef April 24, 2013 Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.
  92. Vali Nasr Episode 92 Vali Nasr April 25, 2013 The George W. Bush Presidential Library opens for business, John Oliver concludes his investigation of Australian gun control, and Vali Nasr analyzes American foreign policy.
  93. Jon Hamm Episode 93 Jon Hamm April 29, 2013 Congress feels the sequester pinch, the Elvis impersonator accused of mailing ricin to government officials is found innocent, and Jon Hamm talks "Mad Men"'s sixth season.
  94. Robert Downey Jr Episode 94 Robert Downey Jr April 30, 2013 Syria questions America's resolve and line-drawing ability, longtime NBA center Jason Collins comes out as gay, and Robert Downey Jr. dons his "Iron Man 3" promotional suit.
  95. Kay Bailey Hutchison Episode 95 Kay Bailey Hutchison May 1, 2013 Guantanamo goes on hunger strike, Ted Cruz rankles everybody, and Kay Bailey Hutchison identifies Texas' independent roots.
  96. Eric Greitens Episode 96 Eric Greitens May 2, 2013 Paper joins the axis of evil, the Best F#@king News Team Ever tracks down a fugitive document, and Eric Greitens lays out his plan to help returning veterans.
  97. Christiane Amanpour Episode 97 Christiane Amanpour May 6, 2013 The NRA does its best CPAC impression, and Christiane Amanpour bets on CNN's resurgence.
  98. Mindy Kaling Episode 98 Mindy Kaling May 7, 2013 Chris Christie goes under the knife, Jessica Williams learns the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo, and Mindy Kaling divulges her Met Ball 2013 punk credentials.
  99. Carey Mulligan Episode 99 Carey Mulligan May 8, 2013 Benghazi-gate continues apace, CNN pulls a fast one, and Carey Mulligan immerses herself in the flapper culture of "The Great Gatsby".
  100. David Sedaris Episode 100 David Sedaris May 9, 2013 The Jodi Arias trial ends, Aasif Mandvi steers wayward youth away from dead end college degrees, and David Sedaris talks "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls".
  101. J.J. Abrams Episode 101 J.J. Abrams May 13, 2013 The IRS apologizes for targeting conservative political groups, the government does something right, and J.J. Abrams notes the differences between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars".
  102. Nathan Lane Episode 102 Nathan Lane May 14, 2013 President Obama takes a question about the IRS, Jessica Williams counsels a wayward conservative, and Nathan Lane shares his personal theme song.
  103. Olympia Snowe Episode 103 Olympia Snowe May 15, 2013 The Obama administration is hit by Hurricane Scandy, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney call for more government accountability, and Olympia Snowe considers bipartisanship.
  104. George Packer Episode 104 George Packer May 16, 2013 The 2016 presidential election heats up, Disney neglects its parenting duties, and George Packer surveys three decades of American life in his book, "The Unwinding".
  105. Ellen Page Episode 105 Ellen Page May 20, 2013 The Obama administration deploys some guy to do damage control, China flushes away all traces of a mysterious ooze, and Ellen Page sings Canada's praises.
  106. Phil Jackson Episode 106 Phil Jackson May 21, 2013 Toronto's mayor learns that crack is whack, Al Madrigal tracks down former MSNBC pundit Dylan Ratigan, and Phil Jackson talks basketball and managing big egos.
  107. Bill O’Reilly Episode 107 Bill O’Reilly May 22, 2013 The IRS proves short on answers, Apple answers for its tax dodge, Peggy Noonan ranks presidential scandals, and Bill O'Reilly considers the Obama administration's troubles.
  108. Morgan Freeman Episode 108 Morgan Freeman May 23, 2013 The Obama administration prosecutes dangerous potheads and journalists, Jason Jones measures conservative reactions to IRS profiling, and Morgan Freeman waxes scientific.
  109. Maxim Pozdorovkin & Mike Lerner Episode 109 Maxim Pozdorovkin & Mike Lerner June 3, 2013 The IRS gets a taste of its own medicine, John McCain visits Syrian rebels, and Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin explain the meaning of Pussy Riot.
  110. Brian Williams Episode 110 Brian Williams June 4, 2013 China wins the Iraq War, health officials warn of a global MERS epidemic, and Brian Williams weighs in on press freedoms.
  111. Jon Favreau Episode 111 Jon Favreau June 5, 2013 Chris Christie calls for a special election, Jessica Williams observes Tennessee's signature health care initiative, and Jon Favreau looks back on his White House days.
  112. No Guests Episode 112 No Guests June 6, 2013 New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.
  113. Seth Rogen Episode 113 Seth Rogen June 10, 2013 Details of the government's domestic surveillance practices emerge, the Best F#@king News Team Ever congratulates John Oliver, and Seth Rogen talks "This Is the End".
  114. Armando Iannucci Episode 114 Armando Iannucci June 11, 2013 Republican senators respond to the NSA surveillance controversy, Al Madrigal exposes undercover whistleblowers, and Armando Iannucci talks American politics and "Veep".
  115. Mavis Staples Episode 115 Mavis Staples June 12, 2013 The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".
  116. Fareed Zakaria Episode 116 Fareed Zakaria June 13, 2013 The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".
  117. Linda Cardellini Episode 117 Linda Cardellini June 17, 2013 Sarah Palin quits quitting, Iran votes for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's replacement, Sam Bee reports on a bullied majority, and Linda Cardellini talks "Mad Men".
  118. Jim Gaffigan Episode 118 Jim Gaffigan June 18, 2013 The Senate nearly accomplishes something, Mick Foley issues an immigration reform challenge, and Jim Gaffigan reflects on fatherhood.
  119. Dawn Porter Episode 119 Dawn Porter June 19, 2013 President Obama doesn't feel the love in Germany, the Supreme Court rules on human gene patenting, and Dawn Porter reflects on underappreciated public defenders.
  120. Tom Brokaw Episode 120 Tom Brokaw June 20, 2013 Paula Deen finds herself embroiled in controversy, old-timey gangster stories dominate the news, and Tom Brokaw discusses technological innovations in news.
  121. Maggie Gyllenhaal Episode 121 Maggie Gyllenhaal June 24, 2013 Jason Jones learns about the Canadian financial services industry, Edward Snowden eludes the media and the authorities, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "White House Down".
  122. Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson Episode 122 Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson June 25, 2013 The Supreme Court takes on the Voting Rights Act, George Zimmerman's lawyer starts the trial with a joke, and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson links hip hop and "The Cosby Show".
  123. Josh Fox Episode 123 Josh Fox June 26, 2013 The Best F#@king News Team Ever responds to the Supreme Court's DOMA decision, Kristen Schaal cheers Wendy Davis, and Josh Fox discusses his film, "Gasland Part II".
  124. Tom Goldstein Episode 124 Tom Goldstein June 27, 2013 Jon Stewart says hello, Justice Scalia objects to the DOMA ruling, Edward Snowden turns up in a Moscow airport, and Tom Goldstein explains the Supreme Court's decisions.
  125. Aaron Sorkin Episode 125 Aaron Sorkin July 15, 2013 The George Zimmerman murder trial concludes, Al Madrigal questions Latinos about other Latinos, and Aaron Sorkin talks CNN and "The Newsroom".
  126. Helen Mirren Episode 126 Helen Mirren July 16, 2013 The Senate avoids destroying itself, Kate Middleton's unborn child keeps his or her fans waiting, and Helen Mirren explains why she enjoys touching celebrities.
  127. Reza Aslan Episode 127 Reza Aslan July 17, 2013 Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner poll well in NYC, Lewis Black responds to Rick Perry's job offer, and Reza Aslan considers the historical Jesus in his book, "Zealot".
  128. Sarah Vowell Episode 128 Sarah Vowell July 18, 2013 Egyptians mark the end of democracy, CNN rocks the news, and Sarah Vowell sits in for her friend, the late David Rakoff.
  129. Louis C.K. Episode 129 Louis C.K. July 22, 2013 A royal son is born, Edward Snowden considers moving out of the Moscow airport, Detroit goes bankrupt, and Louis C.K. talks Woody Allen and "Blue Jasmine".
  130. Richard Haass Episode 130 Richard Haass July 23, 2013 The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the royal birth, and foreign policy expert Richard Haass reflects on the importance of domestic stability.
  131. Shailene Woodley Episode 131 Shailene Woodley July 24, 2013 Anthony Weiner becomes Carlos Danger, Larry Wilmore begins a conversation on race, and Shailene Woodley discusses "The Spectacular".
  132. Bob Bradley Episode 132 Bob Bradley July 25, 2013 Goldman Sachs gets into the aluminum game, Aasif Mandvi tries convincing someone to run for Congress, and Bob Bradley talks Egyptian soccer and the World Cup.
  133. Mark Leibovich Episode 133 Mark Leibovich July 29, 2013 Edward Snowden receives a literary care package, Congress agrees on something, Anthony Weiner gets more bad news, and Mark Leibovich surveys the Washington landscape.
  134. Tim Gunn Episode 134 Tim Gunn July 30, 2013 Judge Johnny judges Halliburton, Lance Armstrong and Joe Biden, Pope Francis changes the Catholic tone toward homosexuality, and Tim Gunn talks "Project Runway".
  135. Hank Azaria Episode 135 Hank Azaria July 31, 2013 Congress continues being unpopular, Jason Jones travels to Kentucky, Anthony Weiner 9/11s his d**k pics, and Hank Azaria discusses "Lovelace".
  136. Colin Quinn Episode 136 Colin Quinn August 1, 2013 America's fast food workers demand better pay, Hillary Clinton's lunch ignites 2016 election buzz, and Colin Quinn teaches Constitutional history.
  137. Neal Thompson Episode 137 Neal Thompson August 5, 2013 The 2016 Republican presidential field expands, politics engulfs sports and the royal baby, and Neal Thompson recounts the life of Robert Ripley in "A Curious Man".
  138. Liam Hemsworth Episode 138 Liam Hemsworth August 6, 2013 Tax reform terrifies politicians who want tax reform, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee debate the race question, and Liam Hemsworth talks sports and white-collar crime.
  139. Lake Bell Episode 139 Lake Bell August 7, 2013 President Obama breaks his date with Vladimir Putin, David Cameron takes away England's porn, "Shark Week" is engulfed in shark-troversy, and Lake Bell talks filmmaking.
  140. Kirsten Gillibrand Episode 140 Kirsten Gillibrand August 8, 2013 The SEC holds big banks accountable in small ways, Obama speaks out on sexual assault in the military, and Kirsten Gillibrand criticizes how the military handles such cases.
  141. Rand Paul Episode 141 Rand Paul August 12, 2013 Chris Matthews makes 2016 election predictions, Australia's federal candidates slip up, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns pro-pot, and Senator Rand Paul talks health care.
  142. Joshua Oppenheimer Episode 142 Joshua Oppenheimer August 13, 2013 A judge goes after NYC's stop-and-frisk policies, Jessica Williams demands stop-and-frisk on Wall Street, and Joshua Oppenheimer describes his film, "The Act of Killing".
  143. Regis Philbin Episode 143 Regis Philbin August 14, 2013 Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes over The Washington Post, Elon Musk dreams up a supersonic transport capsule, and Regis Philbin describes his sports talk show, "Crowd Goes Wild".
  144. Simon Pegg Episode 144 Simon Pegg August 15, 2013 Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".
  145. Andrew Harper Episode 145 Andrew Harper September 3, 2013 Jon returns from the Middle East, Syria crosses America's red line, and Andrew Harper explains the reality for Syrian refugees in Jordan.
  146. Mario Livio Episode 146 Mario Livio September 4, 2013 John McCain shows his poker face, Samantha Bee searches for common ground with Russia, and Mario Livio shares some of science's greatest blunders.
  147. Michael C. Hall Episode 147 Michael C. Hall September 5, 2013 The New York City Democratic mayoral candidates debate the issues, Anthony Weiner fights back, and Michael C. Hall discusses the final season of "Dexter."
  148. Sheri Fink Episode 148 Sheri Fink September 9, 2013 Americans debate intervention in Syria, Bashar al-Assad launches a campaign to charm the west, Republican mayoral candidates clash, and Sheri Fink prepares for disaster.
  149. Bill Dedman Episode 149 Bill Dedman September 10, 2013 John Kerry offers inadvertent hope for peace in Syria, a drug boat burns off the coast of Italy, and Bill Dedman sheds light on a reclusive heiress.
  150. Bob Odenkirk & David Cross Episode 150 Bob Odenkirk & David Cross September 11, 2013 Bill de Blasio wins the New York City Democratic primary, members of Congress address Egypt's people, and David Cross and Bob Odenkirk talk "Hollywood Said No!"
  151. Billy Crystal Episode 151 Billy Crystal September 12, 2013 Vladimir Putin assumes the role of peacemaker, Aasif Mandvi reports on the plight of biotech companies, and Billy Crystal recounts a bygone era in comedy.
  152. Robert Reich Episode 152 Robert Reich September 16, 2013 Lindsey Graham declares war on not going to war in Syria, Pope Francis takes aim at Catholic dogma, and Robert Reich predicts a return to progressivism.
  153. Jake Gyllenhaal Episode 153 Jake Gyllenhaal September 17, 2013 CNN learns the wrong lessons from Boston, the Best F#@king News Team Ever speculatively reports a Godzilla attack, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks "Prisoners."
  154. Hugh Jackman Episode 154 Hugh Jackman September 18, 2013 Washington D.C. gun laws prove ineffective, Al Madrigal tests the limits of southern hospitality, and Hugh Jackman embraces the darkness in "Prisoners."
  155. Chelsea Clinton Episode 155 Chelsea Clinton September 19, 2013 Businesses circumvent Obamacare, Aasif Mandvi celebrates India's Miss America victory, and Chelsea Clinton shares details of her work at the Clinton Foundation.
  156. Richard Dawkins Episode 156 Richard Dawkins September 24, 2013 Republicans rally against Obamacare, Jessica Williams reports on the future of international shipping, and Richard Dawkins compares science and religion.
  157. Atoms for Peace Episode 157 Atoms for Peace September 25, 2013 Ted Cruz takes a stand against the Affordable Care Act, and Thom Yorke and Flea perform songs from their joint project, Atoms for Peace.
  158. Robin Williams Episode 158 Robin Williams September 26, 2013 President Hassan Rouhani of Iran hits New York, Pope Francis and Republicans disagree on scriptural matters, and Robin Williams talks "The Crazy Ones."