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The Daily Show — Season 15

161 episodes · Jan 4, 2010

1. Michael Pollan
Jan 4, 2010

On Christmas Day, a Nigerian terrorist attempts to detonate a bomb aboard a U.S. airliner. Meanwhile, *The Best F**king News Team* guides Tiger Woods toward a new spiritual path, and Michael Pollan advocates for healthier eating habits amon…

2. George Lucas
Jan 5, 2010

John Oliver explores a pivotal moment in American history, while George Lucas discusses his latest work.

3. Admn. Mike Mullen
Jan 6, 2010

President Obama has addressed the recent Christmas Day terror attempt, while Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen offered commendation to the United States military.

4. Maggie Gyllenhaal
Jan 7, 2010

A pledge unfulfilled by the President casts a shadow, while Maggie Gyllenhaal finds a quiet moment, sharing animated frights with her child.

5. John Yoo
Jan 11, 2010

John Oliver elucidates the intricacies of Terrorball, while John Yoo addresses the legal boundaries surrounding torture.

6. Paul Ingrassia
Jan 12, 2010

Amidst substantial bonuses being distributed on Wall Street, Paul Ingrassia offers his perspective on the automotive industry bailout.

7. Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band
Jan 13, 2010

Sarah Palin has joined the broadcast team at Fox News, while Ringo Starr recently took the stage to perform alongside Ben Harper and Relentless7.

8. Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Jan 14, 2010

Glenn Beck shared a personal journal entry with Sarah Palin, while Tom Brokaw discussed his latest documentary project.

9. David M. Walker
Jan 18, 2010

Wyatt Cenac awaits an apology from Harry Reid, while David Walker endeavors to reshape the nation’s fiscal practices.

10. Colin Firth
Jan 19, 2010

Larry Wilmore offers his assessment of Barack Obama’s inaugural year, while Colin Firth recounts a peculiar memory of floating unclothed within an aquarium.

11. Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Jan 20, 2010

With Scott Brown's impending election as president-elect, Reverend Jim Wallis has renewed his call to address avarice within the financial sector.

12. Julie Andrews
Jan 21, 2010

Keith Olbermann employed a barrage of personal attacks, while Julie Andrews discussed her latest film, "Tooth Fairy."

13. Bill Gates
Jan 25, 2010

John Oliver has championed a significant win for corporations, while Bill Gates has recently begun posting on Twitter.

14. Elizabeth Warren
Jan 26, 2010

The financial district reacted to the President's warning, while Jon harbored a desire for intimacy with Elizabeth Warren.

15. Ethan Watters
Jan 27, 2010

The individual known as "ACORN pimp" has been taken into custody, and Ethan Watters offers commentary on the effects of the United States on psychological well-being.

16. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Jan 28, 2010

Wyatt Cenac, in a moment of unguarded candor, seems to momentarily overlook his own racial identity, while Doris Kearns Goodwin challenges the Republican party with a pointed invitation to filibuster.

17. Austan Goolsbee
Feb 1, 2010

President Obama shared a midday meal with figures from across the political spectrum, while his economic advisor, Austan Goolsbee, navigated the complexities of avoiding discussions that veered into the realm of historical economic downturn…

18. Brian Williams
Feb 2, 2010

The Camry blurred as Jason Jones pushed the accelerator, and for Brian Williams, the memory of his prom night with Jon surfaced unbidden.

19. Atul Gawande
Feb 3, 2010

Sam Bee discovers the considerable challenges inherent in masculinity, while Atul Gawande pursues the aspiration of saving lives through meticulous checklists.

20. Rep. Anthony Weiner
Feb 4, 2010

Rachel Maddow dissects her subjects with sharp precision, while Anthony Weiner champions the cause of healthcare reform.

21. Jenny Sanford
Feb 8, 2010

Sarah Palin habitually jots reminders on her hand, while Jenny Sanford finds herself longing for the company of those within the governor's mansion walls.

22. Newt Gingrich
Feb 9, 2010

Senator Richard Shelby announced the candidates for consideration, while Newt Gingrich offered commentary on the transformative policies of the Obama administration.

23. Willie Mays
Feb 10, 2010

Geraldo Rivera offered a defense of those who take children from Haiti, while Willie Mays used his earnings to purchase soul food with funds typically reserved for steak.

24. Lee Daniels
Feb 11, 2010

Iran has initiated a program to send animals into orbit, a development that aligns with Lee Daniels's enduring faith in the discerning nature of American audiences.

25. Ricky Gervais
Feb 22, 2010

The Conservative Political Action Conference convened, offering a gathering reminiscent of a bygone era's counterculture festivals. Meanwhile, Ricky Gervais offered his characteristic sharp wit, targeting Karl Pilkington in his comedic obse…

26. Jeff Garlin
Feb 23, 2010

Wyatt Cenac examines the concealed charges levied by Bank of America, while Jeff Garlin reflects on his struggle with compulsive eating.

27. Tracy Morgan
Feb 24, 2010

John Hodgman attempts to remedy the Winter Olympics, while Tracy Morgan entertains visions of opening a Chickendales restaurant.

28. Rep. James Clyburn
Feb 25, 2010

John Oliver dissected the aftermath of the bipartisan summit, while James Clyburn recounted a pleasant lunch he'd enjoyed.

29. Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Mar 1, 2010

Rick Sanchez addressed the looming tsunami, while Neil deGrasse Tyson explored the possibility of life beyond Earth.

30. Robert Pattinson
Mar 2, 2010

Samantha Bee endeavors to secure employment for Jonah Falcon, while Robert Pattinson expresses concern regarding an oversaturation of projects.

31. Lynne Olson
Mar 3, 2010

Sarah Palin performs stand-up comedy, while Lynne Olson examines the origins of the Anglo-American alliance.

32. Scott Patterson
Mar 4, 2010

Jon experimented with Chat Roulette, while Scott Patterson offered a description of the quantitative analysts who orchestrate the financial markets of Wall Street.

33. Harry Markopolos
Mar 8, 2010

John Oliver offered a sardonic acknowledgment to those who initiated the Iraq invasion, while Harry Markopolos detailed fraudulent practices within the financial sector.

34. Marc Thiessen
Mar 9, 2010

A contingent of conservative legal figures has launched an attack on Representative Liz Cheney, while Marc Thiessen offers his perspective on the legal entitlements of individuals designated as enemy combatants.

35. Jerry Seinfeld
Mar 10, 2010

Glenn Beck expressed disappointment with Eric Massa's actions, while Jerry Seinfeld found amusement in the complexities of matrimony.

36. Eamon Javers
Mar 11, 2010

As Barack Obama championed his healthcare reform initiative, Eamon Javers delved into the shadowy realm of corporate espionage.

37. Michael Lewis
Mar 15, 2010

Aasif Mandvi takes on the persona of Captain Moneybags, while Michael Lewis delves into the complexities of subprime mortgages.

38. Jude Law
Mar 16, 2010

Senator Chris Dodd has unveiled his proposal for financial reform, while Jude Law offered his perspective on the nation's healthcare challenges.

39. Snoop Dogg
Mar 17, 2010

In a decision that drew considerable attention, the Texas school board rejected a proposal related to Oscar Romero, while Snoop Dogg offered insights into the origins of his distinctive voice.

40. Gary Locke
Mar 18, 2010

Jon cautions the nation regarding the rise of progressivism, while Gary Locke addresses the matter of the census questionnaire.

41. Ben Stiller
Mar 29, 2010

Jason Jones highlights the increasing presence of racism within the world of basketball, while Ben Stiller extends an invitation to Jon for Passover Seder.

42. Robin Williams
Mar 30, 2010

Sarah Palin attempted to bolster John McCain's standing, while Robin Williams spoke about his innovative cardiac valve.

43. Roxana Saberi
Mar 31, 2010

The unsettling tone of a racist phone call received by a C-SPAN host finds a stark parallel in Roxana Saberi’s account of her imprisonment in Iran.

44. Liz Claman
Apr 1, 2010

CNN has brought on Erick Erickson as a new contributor, while Liz Claman recently drew a comparison between the financial markets and a casino.

45. Reza Aslan
Apr 5, 2010

The practice of insurance companies refusing coverage to children is a persistent concern, while Reza Aslan offers a critical perspective on the conflict in Afghanistan.

46. Capt. Richard Phillips
Apr 6, 2010

The world of golf welcomes back Tiger Woods, while in a stark contrast, Richard Phillips recounts his harrowing experience of being taken captive by Somali pirates.

47. Steve Carell
Apr 7, 2010

Michael Steele invoked the issue of race, while Jon displayed a lack of recognition for Steve Carell.

48. David Remnick
Apr 8, 2010

President Obama finalized a treaty aimed at reducing nuclear weapons, while David Remnick offered insights into the president's overarching aspirations.

49. Bryan Cranston
Apr 12, 2010
50. Rachel Maddow
Apr 13, 2010
51. Richard R. Burt
Apr 14, 2010
52. Tracy Morgan
Apr 15, 2010
53. Rep. John Dingell
Apr 19, 2010
54. John O'Hara
Apr 20, 2010
55. Fred Pearce
Apr 21, 2010
56. Zoe Saldana
Apr 22, 2010
57. Lisa P. Jackson
Apr 26, 2010
58. Richard Whittle
Apr 27, 2010
59. Ken Blackwell
Apr 28, 2010
60. Michael Caine
Apr 29, 2010
61. Jonathan Eig
May 3, 2010
62. Rosalynn Carter
May 4, 2010
63. Jon Meacham
May 5, 2010
64. Mario Batali
May 6, 2010
65. Jack Rakove
May 10, 2010
66. Sebastian Junger
May 11, 2010
67. Michael Patrick King
May 12, 2010
68. Ian Bremmer
May 13, 2010
69. Arthur Brooks
Jun 1, 2010
70. Morgan Freeman
Jun 2, 2010 · 8.0
71. Jonah Hill
Jun 3, 2010
72. John C. Reilly
Jun 7, 2010
73. Christopher Hitchens
Jun 8, 2010
74. Spencer Wells
Jun 9, 2010
75. Gov. Tim Pawlenty
Jun 10, 2010
76. Betty White
Jun 14, 2010
77. James Tabor
Jun 15, 2010
78. Louis C.K.
Jun 16, 2010
79. Fred Thompson
Jun 17, 2010
80. Josh Fox
Jun 21, 2010 · 7.0

The author and filmmaker recently spoke about his newest documentary, which examines the far-reaching environmental and social consequences of what is currently the most extensive natural gas drilling boom in recorded history.

81. Cameron Diaz
Jun 22, 2010
82. Dr. Connie Mariano
Jun 23, 2010
83. Adam Sandler, Chris Rock
Jun 24, 2010
84. David Axelrod
Jun 28, 2010
85. Helen Mirren
Jun 29, 2010

The acclaimed actress spoke recently about her newest project, a film centered on the history of Nevada's pioneering legal brothels.

86. Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley
Jun 30, 2010

Landon Donovan and Bob Bradley, representing the United States national soccer team.

87. Jere Van Dyk
Jul 1, 2010

Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk discusses his latest book, "Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban."

88. Denis Leary
Jul 5, 2010

Denis Leary, the actor and comedian, discusses the latest installment of *Rescue Me*.

89. Julianne Moore
Jul 6, 2010

Julianne Moore recently shared her thoughts on a range of subjects: the ever-evolving world of technology, the craft of acting itself, and the peculiar skill of convincingly portraying tears.

90. Daniel Okrent
Jul 7, 2010
91. Marilynne Robinson
Jul 8, 2010

Acclaimed novelist Marilynne Robinson discusses her latest work, "Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self."

92. William Rosen
Jul 26, 2010
93. Fareed Zakaria
Jul 27, 2010
94. Robert O'Connell
Jul 28, 2010
95. Liev Schreiber
Jul 29, 2010
96. Mary Roach
Aug 2, 2010 · 7.0
97. Will Ferrell
Aug 3, 2010
98. Bruce Henderson
Aug 4, 2010
99. Akbar Ahmed
Aug 5, 2010
100. Jason Bateman
Aug 10, 2010

Michael Cera, known for his roles in "Arrested Development" and "Extract," recently appeared on a program to discuss his latest film, a collaboration with Jennifer Aniston and Jeff Goldblum.

101. Laura Linney
Aug 11, 2010
102. Arcade Fire
Aug 12, 2010

Arcade Fire performs a track from their latest album, "The Suburbs."

103. Emma Thompson
Aug 16, 2010

Tonight, the Academy Award-winning actress will discuss her newest film during the program.

104. Dick Armey
Aug 17, 2010
105. Edward Kohn
Aug 18, 2010
106. Jennifer Aniston
Aug 19, 2010 · 7.0
107. Rod Blagojevich
Aug 23, 2010
108. Brian Williams
Aug 24, 2010
109. Drew Barrymore
Aug 25, 2010
110. Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Aug 26, 2010
111. Tim Gunn
Sep 7, 2010

The television personality, known for co-hosting "Project Runway," has recently released a book offering guidance on navigating the complexities of career, relationships, and life itself. The work details strategies for achieving success an…

112. Gov. Tim Kaine
Sep 8, 2010
113. Meghan McCain
Sep 9, 2010
114. Ben Affleck
Sep 13, 2010

The actor and director is revisiting the production to discuss his most recent undertaking.

115. Tony Blair
Sep 14, 2010
116. Jon Hamm
Sep 15, 2010
117. Bill Clinton
Sep 16, 2010

Jon declared the Rally to Restore Sanity, while Bill Clinton lent his support to the burgeoning economic recovery.

118. Jimmy Carter
Sep 20, 2010

The thirty-ninth President of the United States appeared on *The Daily Show* to speak about his latest book.

119. Sigourney Weaver
Sep 21, 2010

A familiar challenge confronts the President, while elsewhere, Sigourney Weaver is unexpectedly transported back to the halls of her adolescence.

120. Edward Norton
Sep 22, 2010

The Senate's attempt to overturn the policy of "don't ask, don't tell" has been unsuccessful, while Edward Norton has expressed his amusement at the eccentricities of Robert De Niro.

121. His Majesty King Abdullah II
Sep 23, 2010

The Republican party has presented its latest proposals, while King Abdullah II of Jordan expresses hope for a resolution to the Middle East conflict.

122. Bill O'Reilly
Sep 27, 2010

Stephen Colbert lampoons Congress, while Bill O'Reilly declines an invitation to the Rally to Restore Sanity.

123. Arianna Huffington
Sep 28, 2010
124. Linda Polman
Sep 29, 2010
125. Justin Timberlake
Sep 30, 2010
126. Sam Harris
Oct 4, 2010
127. Bruce Willis
Oct 5, 2010
128. Philip Dray
Oct 6, 2010
129. Naomi Watts
Oct 7, 2010
130. Johnny Knoxville
Oct 11, 2010
131. Rep. Eric Cantor
Oct 12, 2010

The House minority whip recently spoke about his new book, which aims to champion a fresh cohort of Republican leaders.

132. Condoleezza Rice
Oct 13, 2010
133. David Rakoff
Oct 14, 2010
134. Austan Goolsbee
Oct 25, 2010

The Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, an economist with a background in journalism, offers insights into the administration’s strategy for economic recovery.

135. Sen. Ted Kaufman
Oct 26, 2010

A former aide to Joe Biden reflects on his time in the Senate and offers perspectives on the future trajectory of the Democratic Party following the upcoming election.

136. President Barack Obama
Oct 27, 2010
137. Washington Recap
Oct 28, 2010
138. Zach Galifianakis
Nov 1, 2010 · 8.0
139. Michael Beschloss
Nov 2, 2010
140. Chris Wallace
Nov 3, 2010
141. David Sedaris
Nov 4, 2010
142. Gov. Rick Perry
Nov 8, 2010

Rick Perry, author of "Fed Up!," recently spoke about his new book, which details what he sees as the shortcomings of Washington's responsiveness to the needs of ordinary citizens.

143. Harrison Ford
Nov 9, 2010

Harrison Ford, known for roles in films like "Morning Glory," joins us today to discuss his newest project.

144. Mick Foley
Nov 10, 2010 · 7.0
145. Rosario Dawson
Nov 11, 2010
146. Marion Jones
Nov 15, 2010

The athlete, once a celebrated figure on the track, now speaks of forging a path toward atonement following the scandal that ended her career – the conviction for using performance-enhancing drugs.

147. Bethany McLean
Nov 16, 2010
148. Jay-Z
Nov 17, 2010
149. Philip K. Howard
Nov 18, 2010 · 6.0
150. Judah Friedlander
Nov 29, 2010

The actor and comedian offers insights into what he considers the most significant volume in karate's history – a book he has recently penned.

151. Susan Casey
Nov 30, 2010
152. Sting
Dec 1, 2010
153. Stacey Schiff
Dec 2, 2010
154. Gen. Hugh Shelton
Dec 6, 2010

In this unvarnished conversation, Hugh Shelton addresses Julian Assange’s endangerment of national security, alongside his worries regarding the reversal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

155. Seth Green
Dec 7, 2010

The mastermind behind "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Special" recently discussed his newest comedic take on the beloved saga. The actor and director offered insights into the project, sharing details about his latest parody of the ic…

156. Michelle Williams
Dec 8, 2010
157. Edmund Morris
Dec 9, 2010

Edmund Morris has written extensively about Theodore Roosevelt.

158. Gordon Brown
Dec 13, 2010

John Oliver and Olivia Munn offer merchandise celebrating the recent unrest, while Gordon Brown reflects on the economic downturn.

159. Ricky Gervais
Dec 14, 2010
160. Paul Rudd
Dec 15, 2010
161. Mike Huckabee
Dec 16, 2010