Season 16 Breakdown

Normal Episodes: 159
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

The Daily Show Season 16 (2011)

The Daily Show Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand 16x02 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
Jan. 04, 2011
The Daily Show Jimmy Wales 16x03 Jimmy Wales
The Internet pioneer talks about revolutionizing the way the world consumes and aggregates information.
Jan. 05, 2011
The Daily Show Patton Oswalt 16x04 Patton Oswalt
Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
Jan. 06, 2011
The Daily Show Denis Leary 16x05 Denis Leary
John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year."
Jan. 10, 2011
The Daily Show Colin Firth 16x06 Colin Firth
As host of the Colin Firth Film Festival, Jon calls "The King's Speech" the finest thing he's done.
Jan. 11, 2011
The Daily Show Gov. Tim Pawlenty 16x07 Gov. Tim Pawlenty
Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
Jan. 12, 2011
The Daily Show Ron Howard 16x08 Ron Howard
John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
Jan. 13, 2011
The Daily Show Peter Bergen 16x09 Peter Bergen
Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
Jan. 17, 2011
The Daily Show Neil deGrasse Tyson 16x10 Neil deGrasse Tyson
Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Jan. 18, 2011
The Daily Show Paul Clemens 16x11 Paul Clemens
Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
Jan. 19, 2011
The Daily Show Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi 16x12 Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
Jan. 20, 2011
The Daily Show Anand Giridharadas 16x13 Anand Giridharadas
Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
Jan. 24, 2011
The Daily Show James Franco 16x14 James Franco
A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
Jan. 25, 2011
The Daily Show Jonathan Alter 16x15 Jonathan Alter
Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
Jan. 26, 2011
The Daily Show T. Boone Pickens 16x16 T. Boone Pickens
Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
Jan. 27, 2011
The Daily Show Bill Gates 16x17 Bill Gates
The philanthropist discusses his ongoing efforts to improve access to quality health care and education in America and around the world.
Jan. 31, 2011
The Daily Show Michael Steele 16x18 Michael Steele
Ex-RNC Chairman Michael Steel finally shows up on The Daily Show (and in non-puppet form).
Feb. 01, 2011
The Daily Show Matthew Perry 16x19 Matthew Perry
Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
Feb. 02, 2011
The Daily Show Adm. Michael Mullen 16x20 Adm. Michael Mullen
Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
Feb. 03, 2011
The Daily Show Edward Glaeser 16x21 Edward Glaeser
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Feb. 14, 2011
The Daily Show January Jones 16x22 January Jones
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Feb. 15, 2011
The Daily Show Brian Williams 16x23 Brian Williams
Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
Feb. 16, 2011
The Daily Show Ed Gillespie 16x24 Ed Gillespie
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Feb. 17, 2011
The Daily Show Lisa Ling 16x25 Lisa Ling
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Feb. 21, 2011
The Daily Show Anderson Cooper 16x26 Anderson Cooper
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Feb. 22, 2011
The Daily Show Donald Rumsfeld 16x27 Donald Rumsfeld
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Feb. 23, 2011
The Daily Show Austan Goolsbee 16x28 Austan Goolsbee
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Feb. 24, 2011
The Daily Show Howard Stern 16x29 Howard Stern
CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
Feb. 28, 2011
The Daily Show Prince Zeid Raad 16x30 Prince Zeid Raad
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."
Mar. 01, 2011
The Daily Show Allison Stanger 16x31 Allison Stanger
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Mar. 02, 2011
The Daily Show Diane Ravitch 16x32 Diane Ravitch
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Mar. 03, 2011
The Daily Show Sen. Rand Paul 16x33 Sen. Rand Paul
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY)
Mar. 07, 2011
The Daily Show Brian Christian 16x34 Brian Christian
Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
Mar. 08, 2011
The Daily Show Aaron Eckhart 16x35 Aaron Eckhart
From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
Mar. 09, 2011
The Daily Show Trey Parker & Matt Stone 16x36 Trey Parker & Matt Stone
'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Mar. 10, 2011
The Daily Show Sarah Vowell 16x37 Sarah Vowell
Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
Mar. 21, 2011
The Daily Show T.J. English 16x38 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.
Mar. 22, 2011
The Daily Show Richard Lewis 16x39 Richard Lewis
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Mar. 23, 2011
The Daily Show Bret Baier 16x40 Bret Baier
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Mar. 24, 2011
The Daily Show Dr. Mansour O. El-Kikhia 16x41 Dr. Mansour O. El-Kikhia
Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
Mar. 28, 2011
The Daily Show Miguel Nicolelis 16x42 Miguel Nicolelis
Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
Mar. 29, 2011
The Daily Show Jake Gyllenhaal 16x43 Jake Gyllenhaal
Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
Mar. 30, 2011
The Daily Show Norm MacDonald 16x44 Norm MacDonald
CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
Mar. 31, 2011
The Daily Show Billy Crystal 16x45 Billy Crystal
The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
Apr. 04, 2011
The Daily Show Colin Quinn 16x46 Colin Quinn
The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
Apr. 05, 2011
The Daily Show Mike Huckabee 16x47 Mike Huckabee
The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
Apr. 06, 2011
The Daily Show Jamie Oliver 16x48 Jamie Oliver
The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
Apr. 07, 2011
The Daily Show Foo Fighters 16x49 Foo Fighters
The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
Apr. 11, 2011
The Daily Show Gov. Deval Patrick 16x50 Gov. Deval Patrick
The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
Apr. 12, 2011
The Daily Show Tracy Morgan 16x51 Tracy Morgan
The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
Apr. 13, 2011
The Daily Show Ricky Gervais 16x52 Ricky Gervais
The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
Apr. 14, 2011
The Daily Show Gigi Ibrahim 16x53 Gigi Ibrahim
John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
Apr. 25, 2011
The Daily Show Elizabeth Warren 16x54 Elizabeth Warren
Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
Apr. 26, 2011
The Daily Show Sen. Bernie Sanders 16x55 Sen. Bernie Sanders
Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
Apr. 27, 2011
The Daily Show William Cohan 16x56 William Cohan
Former investment banker William Cohan, author of "Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World."
Apr. 28, 2011
The Daily Show Philip K. Howard 16x57 Philip K. Howard
The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
May. 02, 2011
The Daily Show Rachel Maddow 16x58 Rachel Maddow
A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
May. 03, 2011
The Daily Show David Barton 16x59 David Barton
The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
May. 04, 2011
The Daily Show Jon Meacham 16x60 Jon Meacham
Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
May. 05, 2011
The Daily Show Keira Knightley 16x61 Keira Knightley
Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
May. 09, 2011
The Daily Show Will Ferrell 16x62 Will Ferrell
Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
May. 10, 2011
The Daily Show Albert Brooks 16x63 Albert Brooks
Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
May. 11, 2011
The Daily Show Kristen Wiig 16x64 Kristen Wiig
Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids."
May. 12, 2011
The Daily Show Jon Ronson 16x65 Jon Ronson
Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
May. 16, 2011
The Daily Show Annie Jacobsen 16x66 Annie Jacobsen
Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
May. 17, 2011
The Daily Show Richard Beeman 16x67 Richard Beeman
Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
May. 18, 2011
The Daily Show Lisa P. Jackson 16x68 Lisa P. Jackson
John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
May. 19, 2011
The Daily Show Jimmy Fallon 16x69 Jimmy Fallon
Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
May. 31, 2011
The Daily Show Bill Moyers 16x70 Bill Moyers
Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
Jun. 01, 2011
The Daily Show Tim Tebow 16x71 Tim Tebow
Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
Jun. 02, 2011
The Daily Show Maziar Bahari 16x72 Maziar Bahari
Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
Jun. 06, 2011
The Daily Show Fareed Zakaria 16x73 Fareed Zakaria
John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
Jun. 07, 2011
The Daily Show Larry King 16x74 Larry King
Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
Jun. 08, 2011
The Daily Show Howard Wasdin 16x75 Howard Wasdin
Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
Jun. 09, 2011
The Daily Show Alex Prud'Homme 16x76 Alex Prud'Homme
Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
Jun. 13, 2011

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