The Daily Show

The Daily Show Season 29

TV Show"When news breaks we fix it."

Season 29 Plot

Following the departure of host Trevor Noah at the end of 2022, a series of guest hosts from both within and outside "The Daily Show's" correspondents roster filled the program's anchor chair throughout 2023, each sitting in for a one-week assignment. On January 24, 2024, it was announced that Jon Stewart would return to the show he had hosted from 1999 to 2015. This time around, in addition to serving as an executive producer, Stewart will host Monday episodes through at least the end of the 2024 U.S. election cycle. From Tuesdays through Thursdays, members of "The Best F#@king News Team" will rotate hosting duties.

The Daily Show Season 29 aired on February 12th, 2024.

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Season 29 Episodes

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1. February 12, 2024 - Zanny Minton Beddoes

February 12th, 202443 min

Jon Stewart looks at President Biden and Donald Trump's advanced ages, the news team visits a true American diner, and The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes examines national conservatism.

2. February 13, 2024 - Killer Mike

February 13th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper talks to rally goers for political underdog Nikki Haley and "one-day dictator" Donald Trump, Desi Lydic outlines Republican fears, and Killer Mike promotes his album "Michael."

3. February 14, 2024 - Joshua Green & Lashana Lynch

February 14th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper covers a not-so-special House election on Long Island, NY, journalist Joshua Green discusses his book "The Rebels," and actor Lashana Lynch talks about "Bob Marley: One Love."

4. February 15, 2024 - Cord Jefferson

February 15th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper covers a sex scandal in the Fulton County, GA, D.A.'s office, Grace Kuhlenschmidt swoons over adulterous presidents, and director Cord Jefferson discusses "American Fiction."

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5. February 19, 2024 - Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw

February 19th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart breaks down Tucker Carlson's deferential interview with Vladimir Putin, and "Strict Scrutiny" podcast hosts Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw explore the dangers of authoritarianism.

6. February 20, 2024 - Danai Gurira

February 20th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson evaluate Donald Trump's sneaker line, Ronny Chieng takes advantage of Alabama's new embryo law, and Danai Gurira previews "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live."

7. February 21, 2024 - Maite Alberdi

February 21st, 202424 min

Desi Lydic covers the not-so-credible FBI informant working against President Biden, Michael Kosta visits "climate refuge" Duluth, MN, and director Maite Alberdi talks "The Eternal Memory."

8. February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell

February 22nd, 202424 min

Desi Lydic analyzes Nikki Haley's so-called moderate views, Troy Iwata celebrates a day without smartphones, and Jason Isbell performs "Cast Iron Skillet" from his album "Weathervanes."

9. February 26, 2024 - Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg

February 26th, 202431 min

Jon Stewart analyzes Israel-Palestine peace plans and the long-term impact of U.S. foreign policy with journalists Murtaza Hussain and Yair Rosenberg, and Jon bids farewell to a friend.

10. February 27, 2024 - Kwame Alexander

February 27th, 202424 min

Ronny Chieng tells guest host Michael Kosta his plan to defeat Wendy's surge pricing, The Daily Show profiles 2024 candidate RFK Jr., and writer Kwame Alexander talks "This Is the Honey."

11. February 28, 2024 - Sloane Crosley

February 28th, 202424 min

Michigan natives Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper debate their state's primary, "Dr." Troy Iwata rates politicians' mental fitness, and writer Sloane Crosley discusses "Grief Is for People."

12. February 29, 2024 - Rex Chapman

February 29th, 202424 min

Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic lament the Supreme Court's delay of Donald Trump's immunity case, Dulcé Sloan celebrates Black women, and Rex Chapman talks "It's Hard for Me to Live with Me."

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13. March 4, 2024 - Jonathan Blitzer

March 4th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart explores the highly partisan migrant crisis and New York's less-than-welcoming response to the issue, and writer Jonathan Blitzer discusses "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here."

14. March 5, 2024 - Yuval Noah Harari

March 5th, 202424 min

Guest host Ronny Chieng explores "shrinkflation," Jordan Klepper meets indecisive Nikki Haley fans, and Yuval Noah Harari talks about "Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair."

15. March 6, 2024 - Chelsea Peretti

March 6th, 202423 min

Guest host Ronny Chieng covers Super Tuesday's predictable results, Grace Kuhlenschmidt enjoys beautiful American Samoa, and Chelsea Peretti chats about "First Time Female Director."

16. March 7, 2024 - Awkwafina

March 7th, 202424 min

Ronny Chieng looks at new airport and subway security measures, Michael Kosta talks to Eagle Pass, TX, residents about the recent "invasion," and Awkwafina discusses "Kung Fu Panda 4."

17. March 11, 2024 - Steven Levitsky

March 11th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart covers the 2024 State of the Union address and breaks down the GOP's warped relationship with the Constitution, and writer Steven Levitsky discusses "Tyranny of the Minority."

18. March 12, 2024 - Jane Marie

March 12th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic, Michael Kosta and Grace Kuhlenschmidt dig into a Kate Middleton mystery, and author Jane Marie discusses "Selling the Dream: The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans."

19. March 13, 2024 - David Alan Grier

March 13th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta explore the potential TikTok ban, Lewis Black complains about AI's human biases, and David Alan Grier talks about "The American Society of Magical Negroes."

20. March 14, 2024 - Renée Elise Goldsberry

March 14th, 202424 min

The news team explores the dubious democracy of Russia's 2024 presidential election, Miami breaks up with spring breakers, and actor Renée Elise Goldsberry chats about her show "Girls5eva."

21. March 25, 2024 - Gary Clark Jr.

March 25th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart loses patience with the double standards at work in Donald Trump's "victimless" financial fraud case, and Gary Clark Jr. performs "Habits" from his album "JPEG RAW."

22. March 26, 2024 - Jim Sciutto

March 26th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper and Josh Johnson debate Florida's age limits for social media, the GOP grapples with "What Women Voters Want," and author Jim Sciutto discusses "The Return of Great Powers."

23. March 27, 2024 - Byron Tau

March 27th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper explores shifting attitudes toward the January 6 insurrectionists, Michael Kosta attends RFK Jr.'s running mate announcement, and Byron Tau discusses "Means of Control."

24. March 28, 2024 - Huey Lewis

March 28th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper and Grace Kuhlenschmidt react to NYC's congestion pricing, Leslie Jones rages against election polls, and Huey Lewis talks "The Heart of Rock and Roll" jukebox musical.

25. April 1, 2024 - Lina Khan

April 1st, 202439 min

Jon Stewart analyzes the bait-and-switch promises of artificial intelligence, and Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan discusses monopolies, antitrust laws and corporate collusion.

26. April 2, 2024 - Colin Allred

April 2nd, 202424 min

Desi Lydic celebrates the skyrocketing popularity of women's basketball, Michael Kosta meets an NYC "ghost plates" buster, and 2024 Senate hopeful Colin Allred lays out his plans for Texas.

27. April 3, 2024 - Alison Brie

April 3rd, 202424 min

Desi Lydic explores conservatives' outrage over a harmless calendar coincidence, Charlamagne Tha God breaks down the flaws of DEI, and Alison Brie chats about her series "Apples Never Fall."

28. April 4, 2024 - Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh

April 4th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic explains Nebraska's crucial role in the 2024 election, Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng brace for the eclipse, and Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh discuss "Against All Enemies."

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29. April 8, 2024 - Christiane Amanpour

April 8th, 202431 min

Jon Stewart looks at eclipse conspiracy theories and the U.S.'s delicate treatment of Israel, and Christiane Amanpour outlines the need for strong political leadership in the Middle East.

30. April 9, 2024 - Alex Garland

April 9th, 202424 min

Michael Kosta explores Arizona's Civil War-era abortion ban and Donald Trump's ever-changing views on reproductive rights, and director Alex Garland discusses "Civil War."

31. April 10, 2024 - Vampire Weekend

April 10th, 202424 min

Michael Kosta and Troy Iwata try to pinpoint the ideal youthful candidate for a Supreme Court spot, and Vampire Weekend performs "Mary Boone" from their album "Only God Was Above Us."

32. April 11, 2024 - Hanif Abdurraqib

April 11th, 202425 min

Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper offer their bro-iest takes on abortion, a new service saves politicians from embarrassing falls, and Hanif Abdurraqib discusses "There's Always This Year."

33. April 15, 2024 - David E. Sanger

April 15th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart is baffled by the current "teams" in the Middle East, the news team debates which historical martyr Donald Trump resembles most, and author David E. Sanger talks "New Cold Wars."

34. April 16, 2024 - Mayan Lopez

April 16th, 202424 min

Dulcé Sloan and Jordan Klepper check in on jury selection at Donald Trump's trial, John Leguizamo breaks down the importance of Latino voters, and Mayan Lopez chats about "Lopez vs. Lopez."

35. April 17, 2024 - Orlando Bloom

April 17th, 202424 min

Josh Johnson tries to land a spot on Donald Trump's jury, Dulcé Sloan visits a Black-owned wine tour in Georgia, and Orlando Bloom discusses his docuseries "Orlando Bloom: To the Edge."

36. April 18, 2024 - Brittney Spencer

April 18th, 202424 min

Dulcé Sloan covers Speaker Mike Johnson's clash with fellow Republicans in Congress, Josh Johnson learns the art of tax evasion, and Brittney Spencer discusses her album "My Stupid Life."

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37. April 22, 2024 - Salman Rushdie

April 22nd, 202439 min

Jon Stewart and a very special guest debate the media's sensationalist coverage of Donald Trump's mundane trial, and Salman Rushdie discusses "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder."

38. April 23, 2024 - Stephanie Kelton

April 23rd, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng explore Donald Trump's "torturous" time in court, Joe Biden shares a startling family story, and economist Stephanie Kelton discusses "Finding the Money."

39. April 24, 2024 - Andy Kim

April 24th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng break down a Tennessee bill to arm schoolteachers, Michael Kosta explores America's pickleball craze, and New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim discusses his Senate bid.

40. April 25, 2024 - Kyle Chayka

April 25th, 202424 min

Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper explore the dangers of police presence at college protests against the war in Gaza, and Kyle Chayka discusses "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture."

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41. May 6, 2024 - Jonathan Haidt

May 6th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper looks at Governor Kristi Noem's war on dogs, Josh Johnson won't take sides in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake rap beef, and Jonathan Haidt discusses "The Anxious Generation."

42. May 7, 2024 - Lexi Freiman

May 7th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper and Troy Iwata suffer through Stormy Daniels's TMI testimony, Desi Lydic discovers a lucrative way to save the planet, and Lexi Freiman talks about "The Book of Ayn."

43. May 8, 2024 - Matt Damon

May 8th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper and Desi Lydic analyze RFK Jr.'s startling health revelation, Lewis Black calls out Tesla's dismal profits and truck recall, and Matt Damon discusses "Kiss the Future."

44. May 9, 2024 - John Della Volpe

May 9th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart calls out fake outrage on the right and confronts his own political shame, and John Della Volpe discusses "Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America."

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45. May 13, 2024 - Ilana Glazer

May 13th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart breaks down Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial and the legal loopholes allowing members of Congress to gain wealth and power, and Ilana Glazer chats about her movie "Babes."

46. May 14, 2024 - Miranda July

May 14th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic has doubts about OpenAI's flirty new chat system Omni, The Daily Show profiles NYC mayor and "philosopher king" Eric Adams, and Miranda July discusses her novel "All Fours."

47. May 15, 2024 - Amy Ryan

May 15th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic covers Joe Biden and Donald Trump's unexpected debate plans, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper spar over the latest sports news, and actor Amy Ryan discusses "Doubt" and "Sugar."

48. May 16, 2024 - Helen Rebanks and Nick Offerman

May 16th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson debate the pros and cons of restoring Southern schools' Confederate names, and Helen Rebanks and Nick Offerman discuss her book "The Farmer's Wife."

49. May 20, 2024 - Frank Fahrenkopf

May 20th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart calls out the right's hypocritical obsession with victimhood and being "canceled" for expressing free speech, and Frank Fahrenkopf explains the evolution of presidential debates.

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50. May 21, 2024 - Sebastian Junger

May 21st, 202424 min

Michael Kosta and Ronny Chieng debate the upsides of bullying nerds, Kamala Harris's unusual speech patterns are finally explained, and Sebastian Junger discusses "In My Time of Dying."

51. May 22, 2024 - JB Smoove

May 22nd, 202424 min

Michael Kosta and Josh Johnson question Donald Trump's wild assassination theories, Troy Iwata meets Joe Biden's sole superfan, and JB Smoove chats about "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

52. May 23, 2024 - John Legend

May 23rd, 202424 min

Michael Kosta and Troy Iwata try to interpret the hidden meanings behind Justice Alito's many flags, and John Legend discusses his podcast documentary series "Afghan Star."

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53. June 3, 2024 - Rep. Ken Buck

June 3rd, 202446 min

Jon Stewart loses it over complaints about Donald Trump's guilty verdicts and the value of the court system, and former Rep. Ken Buck debates the precedent set by Trump's trial.

54. June 4, 2024 - Marlon Wayans

June 4th, 202424 min

Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic examine North Korea's trashy new strategy, Michael Kosta uncovers a smarty-pants conspiracy, and Marlon Wayans discusses his stand-up special "Good Grief."

55. June 5, 2024 - Joel Kim Booster

June 5th, 202424 min

Troy Iwata investigates a porn-addicted Amazonian tribe, Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper argue about basketball news, and Joel Kim Booster discusses "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution."

56. June 6, 2024 - George Conway

June 6th, 202424 min

Ronny Chieng reports on conservative backlash to Pride Month, a new product lets patriots show their passion for the flag, and attorney George Conway discusses Donald Trump's guilty verdict.

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57. June 10, 2024 - Monica McNutt

June 10th, 202424 min

Jon Stewart breaks down rainbow capitalism and corporate America's pandering problem, and basketball analyst Monica McNutt discusses Caitlin Clark's effect on the WNBA.

70

58. June 11, 2024 - Kevin Bacon

June 11th, 202424 min

Jordan Klepper reports on Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on NYC's proposed congestion pricing, Troy Iwata digs into political humiliation, and Kevin Bacon discusses his film "MaXXXine."

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59. June 12, 2024 - Jeremy O. Harris

June 12th, 202424 min

Host Jordan Klepper talks to writer and director Jeremy O. Harris about his upcoming documentary "Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play."

60. June 13, 2024 - Maya Hawke

June 13th, 202424 min

Host Jordan Klepper interviews Maya Hawke, actor and musician promoting her movie "Inside Out 2" and her album "Chaos Angel".

61. June 17, 2024 - Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

June 17th, 202433 min

Jon Stewart looks at the GOP's contradictory habit of fearmongering about crime rates while opposing gun control laws, and Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II discusses his book "White Poverty."

62. June 18, 2024 - Rosalind Chao

June 18th, 202424 min

Desi Lydic and Ronny Chieng profile lesser-known GOP candidates with extreme views, Marlon "'Quon" Wayans grills special prosecutor Nathan Wade, and Rosalind Chao discusses "3 Body Problem."

63. June 20, 2024 - Ebon Moss-Bachrach

June 20th, 202424 min

Ronny Chieng and Desi Lydic look at Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin's blossoming BFF-ship, Michael Kosta updates the Ten Commandments, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach chats about "The Bear."

64. June 24, 2024 - Paul W. Downs

June 24th, 202424 min

Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic and Troy Iwata weigh the value of preparing for political debates (or not), The Daily Show profiles nerd king Jeff Bezos, and Paul W. Downs talks "Hacks."

65. June 25, 2024 - Peter S. Goodman

June 25th, 2024

66. June 26, 2024 - Sharon Lerner

June 26th, 2024

67. June 27, 2024 - Lori Gottlieb

June 27th, 2024

68. July 8, 2024

July 8th, 2024

69. July 9, 2024

July 9th, 2024

70. July 10, 2024

July 10th, 2024

71. July 15, 2024

July 15th, 2024

72. July 16, 2024

July 16th, 2024

73. July 17, 2024

July 17th, 2024

74. July 18, 2024

July 18th, 2024

75. July 29, 2024

July 29th, 2024

76. July 30, 2024

July 30th, 2024

77. July 31, 2024

July 31st, 2024

78. August 1, 2024

August 1st, 2024

79. August 5, 2024

August 5th, 2024

80. August 6, 2024

August 6th, 2024

81. August 7, 2024

August 7th, 2024

82. August 8, 2024

August 8th, 2024

83. August 12, 2024

August 12th, 2024

84. August 13, 2024

August 13th, 2024

85. August 14, 2024

August 14th, 2024

86. August 15, 2024

August 15th, 2024

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