Episode
The Daily Show: Ricky Gervais
Overview
President Trump signals an overhaul of both illegal and legal immigration, Trevor catches up on lesser-known news, and Ricky Gervais discusses the game show "Child Support."
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 23
- Episode
- Episode 47
- Air date
- 2018-01-18
Episode context
Ricky Gervais is Episode 47 in Season 23 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2018-01-18.
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