← The Daily Show

Season 16

124 episodes · 2011

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    Paul Giamatti

    Jan 3, 2011★ 7.0

    The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.

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    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

    Jan 4, 2011★ 6.6

    Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.

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    Jimmy Wales

    Jan 5, 2011★ 6.7

    John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.

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    Patton Oswalt

    Jan 6, 2011★ 6.8

    Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.

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    Denis Leary

    Jan 10, 2011★ 7.2

    John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.

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    Colin Firth

    Jan 11, 2011★ 7.2

    John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.

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    Tim Pawlenty

    Jan 12, 2011★ 7.0

    Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.

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    Ron Howard

    Jan 13, 2011★ 6.6

    John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.

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    Peter Bergen

    Jan 17, 2011★ 7.2

    Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.

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    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Jan 18, 2011★ 7.4

    Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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    Paul Clemens

    Jan 19, 2011★ 6.8

    Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.

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    Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

    Jan 20, 2011★ 7.5

    Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.

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    Anand Giridharadas

    Jan 24, 2011★ 6.8

    Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.

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    James Franco

    Jan 25, 2011★ 7.5

    A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.

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    Jonathan Alter

    Jan 26, 2011★ 6.9

    Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.

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    T. Boone Pickens

    Jan 27, 2011★ 7.4

    Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.

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    Bill Gates

    Jan 31, 2011★ 7.4

    Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.

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    Michael Steele

    Feb 1, 2011★ 6.4

    Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.

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    Matthew Perry

    Feb 2, 2011★ 7.7

    Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.

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    Adm. Michael Mullen

    Feb 3, 2011★ 5.6

    Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.

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    Edward Glaeser

    Feb 14, 2011★ 6.4

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    January Jones

    Feb 15, 201121 min★ 6.1

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    Brian Williams

    Feb 16, 2011★ 7.3

    Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.

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    Ed Gillespie

    Feb 17, 2011★ 7.6

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    Lisa Ling

    Feb 21, 2011★ 7.3

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    Anderson Cooper

    Feb 22, 2011★ 7.2

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    Donald Rumsfeld

    Feb 23, 2011★ 6.5

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    Austan Goolsbee

    Feb 24, 2011★ 7.2

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    Howard Stern

    Feb 28, 2011★ 7.5

    CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.

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    Prince Zeid Ra'ad

    Mar 1, 2011★ 7.2

    Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.

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    Allison Stanger

    Mar 2, 2011★ 7.5

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    Diane Ravitch

    Mar 3, 2011★ 7.0

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    Sen. Rand Paul

    Mar 7, 2011★ 7.0

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    Brian Christian

    Mar 8, 2011★ 7.0

    Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').

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    Aaron Eckhart

    Mar 9, 2011★ 7.1

    From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.

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    Trey Parker & Matt Stone

    Mar 10, 2011★ 6.8

    'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

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    Sarah Vowell

    Mar 21, 2011★ 6.8

    Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.

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    T.J. English

    Mar 22, 2011★ 5.9

    The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.

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    Richard Lewis

    Mar 23, 2011★ 6.4

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    Bret Baier

    Mar 24, 2011★ 6.4

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    Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

    Mar 28, 2011★ 7.4

    Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.

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    Miguel Nicoleles

    Mar 29, 2011★ 6.5

    Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.

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    Jake Gyllenhaal

    Mar 30, 2011★ 7.6

    Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.

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    Norm MacDonald

    Mar 31, 2011★ 7.2

    CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.

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    Billy Crystal

    Apr 4, 2011★ 7.0

    The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.

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    Colin Quinn

    Apr 5, 2011★ 7.6

    The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.

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    Mike Huckabee

    Apr 6, 2011★ 7.2

    The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.

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    Jamie Oliver

    Apr 7, 2011★ 7.2

    The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.

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    Foo Fighters

    Apr 11, 2011★ 5.8

    The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.

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    Governor Deval Patrick

    Apr 12, 2011★ 6.7

    The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.

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    Tracy Morgan

    Apr 13, 2011★ 5.9

    The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.

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    Ricky Gervais

    Apr 14, 2011★ 5.7

    The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.

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    Gigi Ibrahim

    Apr 25, 2011★ 6.3

    John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.

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    Elizabeth Warren

    Apr 26, 2011★ 6.3

    Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.

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    Bernie Sanders

    Apr 27, 2011★ 6.9

    Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.

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    William Cohan

    Apr 28, 2011★ 6.9

    John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.

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    Philip K. Howard

    May 2, 2011★ 7.2

    The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.

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    Rachel Maddow

    May 3, 2011★ 6.3

    A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.

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    David Barton

    May 4, 2011★ 6.5

    The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.

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    Joe Meacham

    May 5, 2011★ 6.3

    Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.

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    Keira Knightley

    May 9, 2011★ 7.1

    Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.

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    Will Ferrell

    May 10, 2011★ 6.1

    Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.

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    Albert Brooks

    May 11, 2011★ 6.9

    Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.

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    Kristen Wiig

    May 12, 2011★ 6.3

    Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.

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    Jon Ronson

    May 16, 2011★ 6.9

    Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.

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    Annie Jacobsen

    May 17, 2011★ 7.0

    Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.

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    Richard Beeman

    May 18, 2011★ 7.0

    Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.

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    Lisa P. Jackson

    May 19, 2011★ 6.5

    John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.

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    Jimmy Fallon

    May 31, 2011★ 7.4

    Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.

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    Bill Moyers

    Jun 1, 2011★ 7.6

    Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.

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    Tim Tebow

    Jun 2, 2011★ 7.1

    Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.

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    Maziar Bahari

    Jun 6, 2011★ 7.5

    Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.

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    Fareed Zakaria

    Jun 7, 2011★ 7.5

    John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.

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    Larry King

    Jun 8, 2011★ 6.9

    Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.

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    Howard Wasdin

    Jun 9, 2011★ 6.0

    Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.

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    Alex Prud'homme

    Jun 13, 2011★ 7.2

    Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.

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    J.J. Abrams

    Jun 14, 2011★ 7.1

    Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.

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    Trey Parker & Matt Stone

    Jun 15, 2011★ 7.0

    Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.

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    Ray Nagin

    Jun 20, 2011★ 5.7

    Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.

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    Cameron Diaz

    Jun 21, 2011★ 5.9

    PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.

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    Mitchell Zuckoff

    Jun 22, 2011★ 6.0

    Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.

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    Bruce Headlam

    Jun 23, 2011★ 6.3

    John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.

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    Jennifer Aniston

    Jun 27, 2011★ 6.1

    New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.

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    Louis C.K.

    Jun 28, 2011★ 7.2

    Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.

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    Tom Hanks

    Jun 29, 2011★ 6.7

    Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.

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    Bill Kristol

    Jun 30, 2011★ 7.1

    Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.

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    Denis Leary

    Jul 11, 2011★ 6.9

    Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.

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    Kid Rock

    Jul 12, 2011★ 6.8

    China might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an agreement over the debt crisis, and Kid Rock is a responsible parent with his own brand of beer.

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    Matthew Richardson

    Jul 13, 2011★ 6.2

    Jerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bachmann, and Matthew Richardson reveals his plan to solve America's mortgage crisis.

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    Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

    Jul 14, 2011★ 6.6

    The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.

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    Daniel Radcliffe

    Jul 18, 2011★ 7.5

    Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Radcliffe talks about the last "Harry Potter" movie.

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    Pervez Musharraf

    Jul 19, 2011★ 6.1

    The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.

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    Steve Carell

    Jul 20, 2011★ 7.6

    Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.

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    Scott Miller

    Jul 21, 2011★ 7.2

    A battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doesn't hate women, and Scott Miller discusses William McKinley's ill-liked, anarchist assassin.

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    Neil Patrick Harris

    Jul 25, 2011★ 5.7

    Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil Patrick Harris talks Smurf sex and circus tricks.

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    Juan Williams

    Jul 26, 2011★ 6.6

    Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.

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    Rachel Weisz

    Jul 27, 2011★ 6.8

    Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.

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    Peter Tomsen

    Jul 28, 2011★ 6.2

    Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Peter Tomsen discusses the wars of Afghanistan.

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    Freida Pinto

    Aug 1, 2011★ 7.0

    Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.

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    Jason Bateman

    Aug 2, 2011★ 7.2

    Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and Jason Bateman talks R-rated body swaps.

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    Austan Goolsbee

    Aug 3, 2011★ 6.8

    A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.

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    Dick Durbin

    Aug 4, 2011★ 6.7

    Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.

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    Mark Adams

    Aug 8, 2011★ 7.1

    America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.

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    Jay Bahadur

    Aug 9, 2011★ 7.1

    Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.

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    John Coffee

    Aug 10, 2011★ 7.0

    Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.

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    Michael Wallis

    Aug 11, 2011★ 7.2

    The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.

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    Ali Velshi

    Aug 15, 2011★ 6.8

    Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.

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    Matt Long

    Aug 16, 2011★ 6.8

    The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus.

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    Michael Steele

    Aug 17, 2011★ 7.1

    The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael Steele discusses the field of GOP candidates.

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    Anne Hathaway

    Aug 18, 2011★ 7.2

    Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.

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    Buddy Roemer

    Sep 6, 2011★ 6.9

    The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.

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    Dr. Sanjay Gupta

    Sep 7, 2011★ 6.7

    Mitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankruptcy, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the terrifying effects of the World Trade Center's dust.

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    Marion Cotillard

    Sep 8, 2011★ 7.4

    GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.

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    Mike Mullen

    Sep 12, 201121 min★ 6.5

    Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.

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    Jim Lehrer

    Sep 13, 2011★ 7.1

    CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.

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    Common

    Sep 14, 2011★ 6.8

    Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.

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    Caroline Kennedy

    Sep 15, 2011★ 7.8

    Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.

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    Ron Suskind

    Sep 20, 2011★ 7.6

    Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron Suskind evaluates Barack Obama's confidence.

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    Mitch Daniels

    Sep 21, 2011★ 7.7

    Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.

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    Jennifer Granholm

    Sep 22, 2011★ 7.4

    John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.

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    Ron Paul

    Sep 26, 2011★ 6.4

    Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers his political message.

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    Seth Rogen

    Sep 27, 2011★ 7.0

    Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.

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    Bill O'Reilly

    Sep 28, 2011★ 6.9

    Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.

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    Tony Bennett

    Sep 29, 2011★ 6.6

    An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.