Season
The Daily Show: Season 17
Overview
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Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 17
- Air date
- 2011-10-03
- Episodes
- 157 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Thomas Friedman
The U.S. military kills Anwar al-Awlaki, Herman Cain talks about Rick Perry's ranch, and Thomas Friedman discusses America's role in the global market.
Episode 2: Michael Lewis
Chris Christie restates his position, Mitt Romney flip-flops, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and Michael Lewis discusses his travels as a financial disaster tourist.
Episode 3: Hugh Jackman
Conservatives call Occupy Wall Street protesters anti-American, Florida votes to move its primary up, and Hugh Jackman boxes robots.
Episode 4: Jason Sudeikis
Sarah Palin confirms she won't be running in 2012, Herman Cain shares his conspiracy theories, and Jason Sudeikis gives the inside scoop on "Saturday Night Live.
Episode 5: Ellen Schultz
Wyatt Cenac and Samantha Bee examine Mitt Romney's faith, Occupy Wall Street grows, and Ellen Schultz explains how American companies have decimated retiree benefit plans.
Episode 6: Calvin Trillin
Republicans identify America's American enemy, John Oliver tries to join Occupy Wall Street, and Calvin Trillin talks political humor.
Episode 7: Al Sharpton
The Las Vegas GOP debate gets heated, Larry Wilmore considers Herman Cain's race card, and Al Sharpton discusses the impact of Occupy Wall Street.
Episode 8: Richard Brookhiser
Libyans celebrate Muammar al-Gaddafi's death, John Oliver rebrands Libya, and Richard Brookhiser discusses James Madison's impact on American politics.
Episode 9: Kevin Clash
Rick Perry goes birther, Republicans dislike Barack Obama's decision to end the Iraq War, and Kevin Clash talks about being Elmo.
Episode 10: Walter Isaacson
Rick Perry and Herman Cain explain their jokes, Lewis Black examines the indoctrination of kids, and Walter Isaacson discusses his Steve Jobs biography.
Episode 11: Lisa Randall
A Koch-funded study debunks Climategate, riot police raid Occupy Oakland, and Lisa Randall explores the implications of scientific research.
Episode 12: Andrew Napolitano
Mitt Romney remains second in polls, Europe's financial crisis causes market volatility, and Andrew Napolitano thinks that the government is wrong.
Episode 13: Mindy Kaling
Herman Cain denies sexual harassment allegations, Rick Perry loosens up, Wyatt Cenac reports on a dead bill, and Mindy Kaling discusses her parents' concerns.
Episode 14: Condoleezza Rice
Fox News defends the rich, John Hodgman calls for a celebration of the 1%, and Condoleezza Rice discusses the Bush administration.
Episode 15: Tom Brokaw
Herman Cain discusses his sexual harassment case, Jon and the Best F#@king News Team Ever debate conservative black superiority, and Tom Brokaw wants to rebuild America.
Episode 16: Brad Paisley
Occupy Oakland protesters vandalize businesses, Aasif Mandvi reports on killer hot dogs, and Brad Paisley recalls his musical heroes.
Episode 17: Clint Eastwood
Herman Cain blames the media, Sean Hannity accuses NPR of having a liberal political agenda, and Clint Eastwood discusses J. Edgar Hoover's life.
Episode 18: Bill Clinton
John Corzine resigns as MF Global's CEO, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S. economy and provides a detailed plan for its recovery in "Back to Work.
Episode 19: Nancy Pelosi
Herman Cain blames Democrats for his scandal; Republicans take a hit in Ohio, Arizona and Mississippi; and Nancy Pelosi shares her thoughts on Congress.
Episode 20: Adam Sandler
Rick Perry draws a blank at the CNBC debate, The Best F#@king News Team Ever revels in Perry's brain fart, and Adam Sandler dishes on his family life.
Episode 21: Leymah Gbowee
Aasif Mandvi explains why facts are GOP candidates' enemy, Jason Jones takes a look at ugly people, and Leymah Gbowee discusses the Liberian peace movement.
Episode 22: Mark Kelly
Herman Cain struggles with foreign policy; Jerry Sandusky takes a phone interview; and Mark Kelly talks about his wife, Gabrielle Giffords.
Episode 23: Diane Keaton
The congressional super committee faces a looming deadline, Samantha Bee explores Occupy Wall Street's class division, and Diane Keaton recalls growing up in California.
Episode 24: Martin Scorsese
Newt Gingrich emerges as the GOP front-runner, Sarah Vowell defends the glory of Evacuation Day, and Martin Scorsese talks movies.
Episode 25: Merrill Markoe
Police pepper spray U.C. Davis students, conservatives criticize Barack Obama for leaving God out of his Thanksgiving speech, and Merrill Markoe explores comedy.
Episode 26: Betty White
Herman Cain denies accusations of an extramarital affair, Barney Frank announces his retirement, and Betty White adores animals.
Episode 27: Bono
Aasif Mandvi reports on Egypt's election, a fire alarm blares over Brian Williams' broadcast, and Bono believes that America is close to ending the AIDS epidemic.
Episode 28: Bob Costas
Bloomberg reveals the U.S. government bailouts totaled $7.7 trillion, Mitt Romney loses his cool, and Bob Costas reviews his Jerry Sandusky interview.
Episode 29: Ben Lowy
Herman Cain suspends his campaign, John Oliver takes a closer look at California's political process, and Ben Lowy talks war photography.
Episode 30: Jonah Hill
Conservatives object to the secularization of Christmas, Republicans fear Donald Trump's debate moderating, and Jonah Hill admits to taking handsome pills.
Episode 31: Ralph Fiennes
The Senate passes a bill that jeopardizes Americans' civil rights, the CIA loses a stealth drone in Iran, and Ralph Fiennes enjoys Shakespeare.
Episode 32: Ed Gillespie
Bill O'Reilly takes a shot at Jon, GOP Candidates express their love for Israel, and Ed Gillespie examines the effects of Dodd-Frank.
Episode 33: Anne Burrell
John Oliver looks into Mitt Romney's costly bet, PolitiFact gives Jon a "pants on fire" rating, and Anne Burell cooks like a rock star.
Episode 34: Lawrence Lessig
The Florida Family Association opposes TLC's portrayal of Muslims, Newt Gingrich concocts a poverty-fighting plan, and Lawrence Lessig wants to end Congressional corruption.
Episode 35: Melody Barnes
Mitt Romney makes a ballsy move against Newt Gingrich, Fox News uncovers a Muppet controversy, and Melody Barnes talks domestic policy.
Episode 36: Matt Damon
GOP leaders share some compelling reasons for Republican voters not to choose Newt Gingrich as their political party's standard-bearer. Wyatt Cenac discovers that there is no euphemism for masturbation that accurately describes what Congress is doing to the post office. Matt Damon sports a buzz cut and compares his head shape with Jon's.
Episode 37: Charles Barkley
Republican candidates criticize Ron Paul's position on Iran, Rick Santorum surges in the polls, and Charles Barkley weighs in on 2012's NBA teams.
Episode 38: Elizabeth Dowling Taylor
Mitt Romney tops the Iowa caucus, Michele Bachmann drops out of the presidential race, and Elizabeth Dowling Taylor explores the life of White House slave Paul Jennings.
Episode 39: Craig Shirley
The GOP censures Barack Obama's recess appointment, Jason Jones helps a Republican outcast, and Craig Shirley provides an intimate look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Episode 40: George Lucas
GOP presidential candidates debate twice in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney's competitors resent his wealth, and George Lucas commemorates the Tuskegee Airmen.
Episode 41: Andrew Napolitano
The New Hampshire primary results trickle in, Iran begins enriching uranium, and Andrew Napolitano weighs in on the GOP presidential candidates.
Episode 42: Jim DeMint
Mitt Romney wins the New Hampshire primary, The Best F#@king News Team reports from South Carolina, and Jim DeMint considers America's economic and political problems.
Episode 43: Dolly Parton
Newt Gingrich tackles an array of minority issues, John Oliver elevates America's public discourse, and Dolly Parton dukes it out with Queen Latifah.
Episode 44: 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.
Episode 45: 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.
Episode 46: 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.
Episode 47: 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.
Episode 48: 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.
Episode 49: 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.
Episode 50: 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.
Episode 51: Tilda Swinton
Episode 52: Lou Dobbs
Episode 53: Jonathan Macey
Episode 54: Brad Pitt
Episode 55: David Agus
Episode 56: Ali Soufan
Episode 57: Ricky Gervais
Episode 58: Louise Slaughter
Episode 59: Arne Duncan
Episode 60: Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian
Episode 61: Russ Feingold
Episode 62: Bruce Bartlett
Episode 63: Paul Rudd
Episode 64: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episode 65: Stephen Merchant
Episode 66: Masha Gessen
Episode 67: M. Cathleen Kaveny
Episode 68: Shaun Donovan
Episode 69: Julianne Moore
Episode 70: Cecile Richards
Episode 71: Trita Parsi
Episode 72: Grover Norquist
Episode 73: Will Ferrell
Episode 74: Rachel Weisz
Episode 75: No Guest
Episode 76: Shaquille O'Neal
Episode 77: Maria Goodavage
Episode 78: Ahmed Rashid
Episode 79: Rachel Maddow
Episode 80: Mohamed Nasheed
Episode 81: Thomas C. Goldstein
Episode 82: Jack L. Goldsmith
Episode 83: Anthony Bourdain
Episode 84: Tim Weiner
Episode 85: Elon Musk
Episode 86: Ricky Gervais
Episode 87: Esperanza Spalding
Episode 88: Jane Goodall
Episode 89: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Episode 90: Robert Reich
Episode 91: Judy Smith
Episode 92: Ben Rattray
Episode 93: Madeleine Albright
Episode 94: Jason Segel
Episode 95: Robert Draper
Episode 96: Zach Wahls
Episode 97: David Barton
Episode 98: Tom Coburn
Episode 99: Peter Bergen
Episode 100: Admiral General Aladeen
Episode 101: Ivo Daalder
Episode 102: John R. Hall
Episode 103: Robert Caro
Episode 104: Michelle Obama
Episode 105: Dan Rather
Episode 106: Jim Parsons
Episode 107: Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein
Episode 108: Gary Johnson
Episode 109: Michael Fassbender
Episode 110: Edward Conard
Episode 111: Boris Johnson
Episode 112: Colin Powell
Episode 113: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Episode 114: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Episode 115: Parmy Olson
Episode 116: Denis Leary
Episode 117: Steve Carell
Episode 118: Bassem Youssef
Episode 119: Marco Rubio
Episode 120: Seth MacFarlane
Episode 121: Andrew Garfield
Episode 122: Tenacious D
Episode 123: Louis C.K.
Episode 124: Victor Cruz
Episode 125: Sigourney Weaver
Episode 126: E.J. Dionne
Episode 127: Fareed Zakaria
Episode 128: Matthew McConaughey
Episode 129: Joseph Stiglitz
Episode 130: Zach Galifianakas & Will Ferrell
Episode 131: Rashida Jones
Episode 132: Dambisa Moyo
Episode 133: Fred Guterl
Episode 134: Jessica Biel
Episode 135: Tim Gunn
Episode 136: Saima Wahab
Episode 137: Chris Rock
Episode 138: Joanna Brooks
Episode 139: Robert Pattinson
Episode 140: Misty May-Treanor
Episode 141: Brian Williams
Episode 142: Rob Corddry
Episode 143: Marco Rubio
Episode 144: Herman Cain
Episode 145: Michael Steele
Episode 146: GOP Convention 2012: Friday
Episode 147: Tom Brokaw
Episode 148: Kirsten Gillibrand
Episode 149: Austan Goolsbee
Episode 150: DNC Friday
Episode 151: Kofi Annan
Episode 152: Salman Rushdie
Episode 153: Pink
Episode 154: Bill Clinton
Episode 155: King Abdullah II
Episode 156: Olivia Wilde
Episode 157: Amar'e Stoudemire