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Broadcast date
2010-01-04 • 161 episodes
Episodes of this season
1. Michael Pollan
event 2010-01-04 • schedule
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 to eat healthy food.
2. George Lucas
event 2010-01-05 • schedule
John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.
3. Admn. Mike Mullen
event 2010-01-06 • schedule
Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.
4. Maggie Gyllenhaal
event 2010-01-07 • schedule
President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.
5. John Yoo
event 2010-01-11 • schedule
John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.
6. Paul Ingrassia
event 2010-01-12 • schedule
Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.
7. Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band
event 2010-01-13 • schedule
Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.
8. Thu, Jan 14, 2010
event 2010-01-14 • schedule
Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.
9. David M. Walker
event 2010-01-18 • schedule
Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.
10. Colin Firth
event 2010-01-19 • schedule
Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.
11. Wed, Jan 20, 2010
event 2010-01-20 • schedule
Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.
12. Julie Andrews
event 2010-01-21 • schedule
Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.
13. Bill Gates
event 2010-01-25 • schedule
John Oliver celebrates a huge victory for corporations, and Bill Gates starts Twittering.
14. Elizabeth Warren
event 2010-01-26 • schedule
Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.
15. Ethan Watters
event 2010-01-27 • schedule
The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.
16. Doris Kearns Goodwin
event 2010-01-28 • schedule
Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.
17. Austan Goolsbee
event 2010-02-01 • schedule
Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.
18. Brian Williams
event 2010-02-02 • schedule
Jason Jones speeds in his Camry, and Brian Williams remembers his prom night with Jon.
19. Atul Gawande
event 2010-02-03 • schedule
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
event 2010-02-04 • schedule
Rachel Maddow eviscerates everyone, and Anthony Weiner fights for health care reform.
21. Jenny Sanford
event 2010-02-08 • schedule
Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.
22. Newt Gingrich
event 2010-02-09 • schedule
Richard Shelby releases nominees, and Newt Gingrich discusses the radical Obama administration.
23. Willie Mays
event 2010-02-10 • schedule
Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.
24. Lee Daniels
event 2010-02-11 • schedule
Iran launches pets into space, and Lee Daniels believes in the intelligence of the American audience.
25. Ricky Gervais
event 2010-02-22 • schedule
CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.
26. Jeff Garlin
event 2010-02-23 • schedule
Wyatt Cenac looks into Bank of America's hidden fees, and Jeff Garlin discusses his food addiction.
27. Tracy Morgan
event 2010-02-24 • schedule
John Hodgman tries to fix the Winter Olympics, and Tracy Morgan dreams of opening Chickendales.
28. Rep. James Clyburn
event 2010-02-25 • schedule
John Oliver covers the bipartisan summit after-party, and James Clyburn recalls his healthy lunch.
29. Neil DeGrasse Tyson
event 2010-03-01 • schedule
Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.
30. Robert Pattinson
event 2010-03-02 • schedule
Samantha Bee tries to find Jonah Falcon a job, and Robert Pattinson worries about over-saturation.
31. Lynne Olson
event 2010-03-03 • schedule
Sarah Palin does stand-up comedy, and Lynne Olson looks at the start of the Anglo-American alliance.
32. Scott Patterson
event 2010-03-04 • schedule
Jon tries Chat Roulette, and Scott Patterson describes the quants controlling Wall Street.
33. Harry Markopolos
event 2010-03-08 • schedule
John Oliver thanks everyone for the Iraq invasion, and Harry Markopolos discusses Wall Street fraud.
34. Marc Thiessen
event 2010-03-09 • schedule
Conservative lawyers attack Liz Cheney, and Marc Thiessen discusses the rights of enemy combatants.
35. Jerry Seinfeld
event 2010-03-10 • schedule
Eric Massa disappoints Glenn Beck, and Jerry Seinfeld sees the humor in marriage.
36. Eamon Javers
event 2010-03-11 • schedule
Obama campaigns for health care reform, and Eamon Javers exposes the world of corporate espionage.
37. Michael Lewis
event 2010-03-15 • schedule
Aasif Mandvi dresses up as Captain Moneybags, and Michael Lewis discusses subprime mortgages.
38. Jude Law
event 2010-03-16 • schedule
Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill, and Jude Law discusses health care.
39. Snoop Dogg
event 2010-03-17 • schedule
The Texas school board votes against Oscar Romero, and Snoop Dogg discusses his GPS voice.
40. Gary Locke
event 2010-03-18 • schedule
Jon warns America about progressivism, and Gary Locke discusses the census form.
41. Ben Stiller
event 2010-03-29 • schedule
Jason Jones proves how racist basketball has become, and Ben Stiller invites Jon over for Seder.
42. Robin Williams
event 2010-03-30 • schedule
Sarah Palin tries to save John McCain, and Robin Williams discusses his new cow valve.
43. Roxana Saberi
event 2010-03-31 • schedule
A C-SPAN host takes a racist phone call, and Roxana Saberi describes her ordeal in an Iranian prison.
44. Liz Claman
event 2010-04-01 • schedule
45. Reza Aslan
event 2010-04-05 • schedule
Insurance companies look for a way to deny kids, and Reza Aslan questions the war in Afghanistan.
46. Capt. Richard Phillips
event 2010-04-06 • schedule
Tiger Woods returns to golf, and Richard Phillips describes his capture by Somali pirates.
47. Steve Carell
event 2010-04-07 • schedule
48. David Remnick
event 2010-04-08 • schedule
Obama signs a treaty to limit nuclear arms, and David Remnick discusses Obama's ambition.
80. Josh Fox
event 2010-06-21 • schedule
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The writer and filmmaker discusses his latest documentary about the environmental and social impact of the largest natural gas drilling boom in history.
85. Helen Mirren
event 2010-06-29 • schedule
The Academy Award-winning actor discusses her latest film about Nevada's first legal brothel.
86. Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley
event 2010-06-30 • schedule
87. Jere Van Dyk
event 2010-07-01 • schedule
Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk talks about his new book "Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban".
88. Denis Leary
event 2010-07-05 • schedule
89. Julianne Moore
event 2010-07-06 • schedule
91. Marilynne Robinson
event 2010-07-08 • schedule
Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson talks about her new book "Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self".
100. Jason Bateman
event 2010-08-10 • schedule
The star of "Arrested Development" and "Extract" returns to the show to talk about his new movie with Jennifer Aniston and Jeff Goldblum.
102. Arcade Fire
event 2010-08-12 • schedule
103. Emma Thompson
event 2010-08-16 • schedule
The Academy Award-winning actor talks about her latest movie tonight on the show.
111. Tim Gunn
event 2010-09-07 • schedule
The "Project Runway" co-host discusses his new book about how to "make it work" in your career, relationships and life.
114. Ben Affleck
event 2010-09-13 • schedule
The actor and director returns to the show to talk about his latest project.
117. Bill Clinton
event 2010-09-16 • schedule
Jon announces the Rally to Restore Sanity, and Bill Clinton contributes to the economic stimulus.
118. Jimmy Carter
event 2010-09-20 • schedule
The 39th President of the United States returns to The Daily Show to discuss his new book.
119. Sigourney Weaver
event 2010-09-21 • schedule
President Obama meets his kryptonite, and Sigourney Weaver remembers her high school years.
120. Edward Norton
event 2010-09-22 • schedule
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
event 2010-09-23 • schedule
Republicans unveil their new ideas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan hopes for Middle East peace.
122. Bill O'Reilly
event 2010-09-27 • schedule
Stephen Colbert ruins Congress, and Bill O'Reilly refuses to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity.
131. Rep. Eric Cantor
event 2010-10-12 • schedule
The House minority whip discusses his book promoting the new generation of Republican leaders.
134. Austan Goolsbee
event 2010-10-25 • schedule
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
event 2010-10-26 • schedule
The former Joe Biden staffer talks about his brief term in the Senate and what will happen to the Democrats after November 2.
142. Gov. Rick Perry
event 2010-11-08 • schedule
Rick Perry: Author, "Fed Up!" The Texas governor discusses his new book about the failure of Washington to serve the people.
143. Harrison Ford
event 2010-11-09 • schedule
Harrison Ford: Actor, "Morning Glory" The acclaimed movie star returns to the show to talk about his latest film.
146. Marion Jones
event 2010-11-15 • schedule
The former Olympic track star talks about finding a road to redemption after her career-ending performance enhancing drug conviction.
150. Judah Friedlander
event 2010-11-29 • schedule
The actor and comedian discusses the most important book in karate history, which he just wrote.
154. Gen. Hugh Shelton
event 2010-12-06 • schedule
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
event 2010-12-07 • schedule
Creator, "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Special" The actor and director talks about his latest Star Wars parody.
157. Edmund Morris
event 2010-12-09 • schedule
Author Edmund Morris discusses Teddy Roosevelt.
158. Gordon Brown
event 2010-12-13 • schedule
John Oliver and Olivia Munn sell riot souvenirs, and Gordon Brown discusses the financial crisis.
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Samantha Bee
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Adrianne Frost
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Bob Wiltfong
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Brian Unger
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Jerry Minor
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Frank DeCaro
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John Bloom
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Matt Walsh
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Michael Showalter
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Nancy Carell
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Rachael Harris
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