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Season 17 Breakdown

Normal Episodes: 140
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

The Daily Show Season 17 (2012)

The Daily Show TBA 17x01 TBA
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Jan. 03, 2012
The Daily Show Season 17, Episode 2 17x02 Season 17, Episode 2
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Jan. 04, 2012
The Daily Show Craig Shirley 17x03 Craig Shirley
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Jan. 05, 2012
The Daily Show George Lucas 17x04 George Lucas
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Jan. 09, 2012
The Daily Show Judge Andrew Napolitano 17x05 Judge Andrew Napolitano
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Jan. 10, 2012
The Daily Show Sen. Jim DeMint 17x06 Sen. Jim DeMint
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Jan. 11, 2012
The Daily Show Dolly Parton 17x07 Dolly Parton
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Jan. 12, 2012
The Daily Show Jodi Kantor 17x44 Jodi Kantor
Jon takes over the Colbert Super PAC, China's Foxconn comes under attack for its poor working conditions, and Jodi Kantor talks about the Obamas.
Jan. 16, 2012
The Daily Show Liam Neeson 17x45 Liam Neeson
Newt Gingrich wins the South Carolina debate, Stephen Colbert reveals his wishes for the Colbert Super PAC, and Liam Neeson enjoys small-town Canada.
Jan. 17, 2012
The Daily Show Joe Nocera 17x46 Joe Nocera
Wikipedia's blackout puts the spotlight on SOPA, Mitt Romney reveals his tax rate, and Joe Nocera shares his thoughts on Wall Street.
Jan. 18, 2012
The Daily Show Elizabeth Banks 17x47 Elizabeth Banks
Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife reveals his request for an open marriage, and Elizabeth Banks enjoys performing on high-rise ledges.
Jan. 19, 2012
The Daily Show Kathleen Sebelius 17x48 Kathleen Sebelius
Newt Gingrich takes South Carolina, Al Madrigal gets to know Mitt Romney's most fervent enthusiast, and Kathleen Sebelius talks about health care reform.
Jan. 23, 2012
The Daily Show Elizabeth Warren 17x49 Elizabeth Warren
Mitt Romney defends his tax returns, Newt Gingrich one-ups Mitt Romney at the Florida GOP debate, and Elizabeth Warren urges America to invest in its future.
Jan. 24, 2012
The Daily Show Paula Broadwell 17x50 Paula Broadwell
Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address, Mitch Daniels counters it with a Republican rebuttal, and Paula Broadwell examines General David Patraeus' career.
Jan. 25, 2012
The Daily Show Tilda Swinton 17x51 Tilda Swinton
The Supreme Court deliberates over televised profanity, Newt Gingrich tackles the moon, and Tilda Swinton discusses her acting career.
Jan. 26, 2012
The Daily Show Lou Dobbs 17x52 Lou Dobbs
Mitt Romney pummels Newt Gingrich in Florida, Jason Jones finds out how Floridian women feel about Newt Gingrich, and Lou Dobbs gets excited about political controversies.
Jan. 30, 2012
The Daily Show Jonathan Macey 17x53 Jonathan Macey
Newt Gingrich panders to Florida's Hispanic voters, Mitt Romney spins his work at Bain Capital into an asset, and Jonathan Macey talks about private equity firms.
Jan. 31, 2012
The Daily Show Brad Pitt 17x54 Brad Pitt
Mitt Romney wins the Florida primary, John Oliver and Jason Jones consider both sides of the wealth gap, and Brad Pitt roots for baseball's underdogs.
Feb. 01, 2012
The Daily Show Dr. David Agus 17x55 Dr. David Agus
Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney, Aasif Mandvi investigates Florida's welfare drug testing law, and David Agus rethinks America's attitude toward illness.
Feb. 02, 2012
The Daily Show Ali Soufan 17x56 Ali Soufan
CNN stuns Whitney Houston fans, Catholics confuse health care reform with war, and Ali Soufan considers the complexities of ethnic nationalism in the Middle East.
Feb. 13, 2012
The Daily Show Ricky Gervais 17x57 Ricky Gervais
Rick Santorum worries about women joining men in combat , Liz Trotta makes incendiary remarks about rape in the military, and Ricky Gervais analyzes panda repopulation.
Feb. 14, 2012
The Daily Show Rep. Louise Slaughter 17x58 Rep. Louise Slaughter
Louise Slaughter has represented New York's 28th Congressional District since 1986. She began her political career as a member of the Monroe County (NY) legislature and as regional ...
Feb. 15, 2012
The Daily Show Arne Duncan 17x59 Arne Duncan
Barack Obama takes heat for his Hollywood fundraiser; Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum fight for Michigan; and Arne Duncan works to improve America's educational system.
Feb. 16, 2012
The Daily Show Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian 17x60 Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian
Congress debates birth control coverage, Aasif Mandvi investigates Time Warner's Knicks blackout, and Alan Huffman and Michael Rejebian uncover candidate scandals.
Feb. 20, 2012
The Daily Show Russ Feingold 17x61 Russ Feingold
Chris Christie vetoes New Jersey's same-sex marriage bill, Virginia encroaches on women's reproductive rights, and Russ Feingold discusses campaign finance reform.
Feb. 21, 2012
The Daily Show Bruce Bartlett 17x62 Bruce Bartlett
Republicans build a frightening case against Barack Obama, health officials debate publishing controversial bird flu research, and Bruce Bartlett calls for tax reform.
Feb. 22, 2012
The Daily Show Paul Rudd 17x63 Paul Rudd
Rick Santorum takes heat for his frankness, Newt Gingrich considers himself cheerful, and Paul Rudd indulges his sweet tooth.
Feb. 23, 2012
The Daily Show Neil DeGrasse Tyson 17x64 Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Rick Santorum gets queasy over John F. Kennedy's religious tolerance speech, the Pope joins the Twitterverse, and Neil deGrasse Tyson advocates U.S. space exploration.
Feb. 27, 2012
The Daily Show Stephen Merchant 17x65 Stephen Merchant
Rick Santorum calls on Michigan Democrats for support, Samantha Bee gets to the bottom of Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge, and Stephen Merchant discusses his lofty stature.
Feb. 28, 2012
The Daily Show Masha Gessen 17x66 Masha Gessen
Mitt Romney takes Michigan, conservative pundits mourn the state of the GOP field, and Masha Gessen discusses the rise and anticipated fall of Vladimir Putin.
Feb. 29, 2012
The Daily Show M. Cathleen Kaveny 17x67 M. Cathleen Kaveny
The U.S. Senate debates the Blunt amendment, Barbara Boxer breaks down Jon's jokes on the Senate floor, and Cathleen Kaveny explores Catholic moral theology.
Mar. 01, 2012
The Daily Show Sec. Shaun Donovan 17x68 Sec. Shaun Donovan
Rush Limbaugh makes incendiary remarks about Sandra Fluke, John Oliver meets Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, and Secretary Shaun Donovan tackles homelessness.
Mar. 05, 2012
The Daily Show Julianne Moore 17x69 Julianne Moore
Host Jon Stewart interviews Julianne Moore and discusses the day's news and important topics.
Mar. 06, 2012
The Daily Show Cecile Richards 17x70 Cecile Richards
Mitt Romney wins Ohio on Super Tuesday, CNN reveals holodeck technology, the White House press corps tries to gin up a fight, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood.
Mar. 07, 2012
The Daily Show Trita Parsi 17x71 Trita Parsi
Jon Stewart exposes Sean Hannity's seedy past, Jessica Williams investigates Socialism in America, and National Iranian American Council President Trita Parsi discusses U.S.-Iranian ...
Mar. 08, 2012
The Daily Show Grover Norquist 17x72 Grover Norquist
Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams report on the Kony 2012 activist youth movement, Mitt Romney applies a Southern strategy in Alabama, and Grover Norquist talks tax reform.
Mar. 12, 2012
The Daily Show Will Ferrell 17x73 Will Ferrell
Fox News compares Rush Limbaugh to Bill Maher, Kristen Schaal finds humor in Republican policies on women's health, and Will Ferrell learns Spanish for "Casa de mi Padre."
Mar. 13, 2012
The Daily Show Rachel Weisz 17x74 Rachel Weisz
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum pick up wins in the Southern primaries and CNN has a hard time making it exciting, South by Southwest creates "homeless hotspots," and Rachel Weisz reveals ...
Mar. 14, 2012
The Daily Show No Guest 17x75 No Guest
Bashar al Assad's hacked emails reveal some interesting music choices, Jon tries to help Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire with some new names for a local pond, and John Oliver investigates ...
Mar. 21, 2012
The Daily Show Shaquille O'Neal 17x76 Shaquille O'Neal
Guest stars Shaq
Mar. 26, 2012
The Daily Show Maria Goodavage 17x77 Maria Goodavage
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell gets jilted; Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney deal with "gotcha" media; Sam Bee visits Park Slope, Brooklyn; and Maria Goodavage talks military dogs.
Mar. 27, 2012
The Daily Show Ahmed Rashid 17x78 Ahmed Rashid
Jon struggles with "pink slime" being a part of his cheeseburger, Russian accents continue to be evil, and Ahmed Rashid explains how America's military presence affects Afghanistan's ...
Mar. 28, 2012
The Daily Show Rachel Maddow 17x79 Rachel Maddow
Supporters and opponents before the Supreme Court to discuss The Affordable Care Act, Spike Lee endangers the lives of the sweetest people in the world, and Rachel Maddow explains how ...
Mar. 29, 2012
The Daily Show Mohamed Nasheed 17x80 Mohamed Nasheed
Mitt Romney endorsements lack enthusiasm, the Tucson school board bans Mexican-American studies, and former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed talks climate and democracy.
Apr. 02, 2012
The Daily Show Tom Goldstein 17x81 Tom Goldstein
Sarah Palin infiltrates "Today Show," John Oliver asks Palin fans about her brave co-hosting, and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein discusses his Supreme Court case.
Apr. 03, 2012
The Daily Show Jack L. Goldsmith 17x82 Jack L. Goldsmith
Rick Santorum believes it's campaign half-time, Larry Wilmore finds the racist culprit in the Trayvon Martin case, and Jack Goldsmith discusses executive power, post-9/11.
Apr. 04, 2012
The Daily Show Anthony Bourdain 17x83 Anthony Bourdain
The GSA's Vegas conference is an epic boondoggle, Bill O'Reilly won't pay $4 for shrimp, Obama wants $75 from Jon, and "No Reservations" star Anthony Bourdain talks travel.
Apr. 05, 2012
The Daily Show Tim Weiner 17x84 Tim Weiner
Passover goes toe-to-toe with Easter, NBC faces backlash for its editing of George Zimmerman's 911 call, and Tim Weiner discusses his book, "Enemies: A History of the FBI."
Apr. 09, 2012
The Daily Show Elon Musk 17x85 Elon Musk
CNN brands its news segments, Google eyeglasses augment reality, Facebook buys Instagram, and Elon Musk discusses the future of human space exploration.
Apr. 10, 2012
The Daily Show Ricky Gervais 17x86 Ricky Gervais
The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from the Gingrich, Romney and Obama camps; Al Madrigal investigates "personhood" in Oklahoma; and Ricky Gervais talks Karl Pilkington.
Apr. 11, 2012
The Daily Show Esperanza Spalding 17x87 Esperanza Spalding
George Zimmerman is charged with murder; The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from Sanford, FL; Egypt prepares for elections, and Esperanza Spalding performs.
Apr. 12, 2012
The Daily Show Jane Goodall 17x88 Jane Goodall
The Secret Service is embroiled in a prostitution scandal, the media addresses Hilary Rosen and the "war on women," and Jane Goodall talks Disney's new film, "Chimpanzee."
Apr. 16, 2012
The Daily Show Julia Louis-Dreyfus 17x89 Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Geraldo Rivera taunts the Taliban, Senate Republicans filibuster the "Buffett Rule," Jason Jones examines the women's voting bloc, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus discusses "Veep."
Apr. 17, 2012
The Daily Show Robert Reich 17x90 Robert Reich
The GSA's Jeff Neely pleads the Fifth, Jon compares the comedic styles of Mitt Romney and President Obama, and economist Robert Reich is "Beyond Outrage."
Apr. 18, 2012
The Daily Show Judy Smith 17x91 Judy Smith
Crisis manager Judy Smith, author of "Good Self, Bad Self: Transforming Your Worst Qualities into Your Biggest Assets."
Apr. 19, 2012
The Daily Show Ben Rattray 17x92 Ben Rattray
Mitt Romney looks for a running mate, John Oliver sits down with Herman Cain, the Obama and Romney campaigns debate canine issues, and Ben Rattray talks social media.
Apr. 23, 2012
The Daily Show Madeleine Albright 17x93 Madeleine Albright
The Secret Service prostitution scandal widens, The Best F#@king News Team Ever fights voter apathy, and Madeleine Albright shares personal history.
Apr. 24, 2012
The Daily Show Jason Segel 17x94 Jason Segel
Wealthy citizens want to mine asteroids, Neil deGrasse Tyson plays "Bulls**t or No Bulls**t, Mitt Romney recalibrates his campaign, and Jason Segel works with humans.
Apr. 25, 2012
The Daily Show Robert Draper 17x95 Robert Draper
Rupert Murdoch faces new accusations, the Democrats have issues in North Carolina, and Robert Draper offers a glimpse into the House of Representatives.
Apr. 26, 2012
The Daily Show Zach Wahls 17x96 Zach Wahls
Republicans and Democrats debate discretionary social spending, Mike & Ike stage a gay divorce, and Zach Wahls shares lessons learned from his two moms.
Apr. 30, 2012
The Daily Show David Barton 17x97 David Barton
The anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death sparks controversy, Lewis Black rants about artisanal bagels, and David Barton argues for a new understanding of Thomas Jefferson.
May. 01, 2012
The Daily Show Sen. Tom Coburn 17x98 Sen. Tom Coburn
Newt Gingrich calls it quits, Romney advisor Richard Grenell resigns under pressure from conservative groups, and Senator Tom Coburn warns of the country's "Debt Bomb."
May. 02, 2012
The Daily Show Peter Bergen 17x99 Peter Bergen
Osama bin Laden's documents reveal a brand-conscious terrorist, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng asks Hillary Clinton for aid, and Peter Bergen discusses "Man Hunt."
May. 03, 2012
The Daily Show Admiral General Aladeen 17x100 Admiral General Aladeen
Elections in Europe spell bad news for incumbents, Al Madrigal gauges young voters' enthusiasm for Obama, and Admiral General Aladeen assures Jon that his family is safe.
May. 07, 2012
The Daily Show Amb. Ivo Daalder 17x101 Amb. Ivo Daalder
Joe Biden's support for gay marriage is not new policy, Mitt Romney takes credit for the auto bailout, and Ivo Daalder explains the seating arrangements at NATO summits.
May. 08, 2012
The Daily Show Dr. John R. Hall 17x102 Dr. John R. Hall
President Obama voices his support for same-sex marriage, Kristen Schaal shares her voting history, and John Hall critiques Jon's Queen Elizabeth II impression.
May. 09, 2012
The Daily Show Robert Caro 17x103 Robert Caro
Fox News evolves on the issue of same-sex marriage, Jason Jones reports from George Clooney's fundraiser, and Robert Caro discusses Lyndon Johnson's passage to power.
May. 10, 2012
The Daily Show Michelle Obama 17x104 Michelle Obama
Jon recalls a conversation with Roger Ailes, examines the good and bad kinds of socialism, and talks to Michelle Obama about the importance of gardening.
May. 29, 2012
The Daily Show Dan Rather 17x105 Dan Rather
Mitt Romney wins Texas, Donald Trump is an on-again, off-again birther, Jessica Williams investigates a Minnesota prom, and Dan Rather is "Rather Outspoken."
May. 30, 2012
The Daily Show Jim Parsons 17x106 Jim Parsons
Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks a ban on oversized sugary drinks, Wyatt Cenac reports on Russia's blocking intervention in Syria, and Jim Parsons stars in "Harvey."
May. 31, 2012
The Daily Show Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein 17x107 Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein
John Oliver reports from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Obama administration plays "Polish That Turd," and Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann discuss government dysfunction.
Jun. 04, 2012
The Daily Show Gary Johnson 17x108 Gary Johnson
The Wisconsin recall election proceeds, Al Madrigal reports on Latino unemployment in television, and Libertarian Gary Johnson discusses an alternative political path.
Jun. 05, 2012
The Daily Show Michael Fassbender 17x109 Michael Fassbender
Samantha Bee reports on Wisconsin's anger in the midst of Scott Walker's recall election, drones come in many forms, and Michael Fassbender reveals "Prometheus" plot points.
Jun. 06, 2012
The Daily Show Edward Conard 17x110 Edward Conard
The media debates fairness, Governor Cuomo proposes marijuana legislation, and Edward Conard talks innovation and risk and his book, "Unintended Consequences."
Jun. 07, 2012
The Daily Show Boris Johnson 17x111 Boris Johnson
President Obama gets caught in a gaffe, Larry Wilmore discusses the lack of diversity in a Romney ad, and Boris Johnson gives a mayoral opinion on the large soda ban.
Jun. 11, 2012

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