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Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan

Episode number: 1

Overview: A Nigerian terrorist tries to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas day. The Best F**king News Team helps Tiger Woods find a new religion, and Michael Pollan encourages Americans to eat healthy food.

George Lucas

George Lucas

Episode number: 2

Overview: John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.

Admn. Mike Mullen

Admn. Mike Mullen

Episode number: 3

Overview: Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Episode number: 4

Overview: President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.

John Yoo

John Yoo

Episode number: 5

Overview: John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.

Paul Ingrassia

Paul Ingrassia

Episode number: 6

Overview: Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.

Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band

Ringo Starr & the Ben Harper Band

Episode number: 7

Overview: Sarah Palin joins Fox News, and Ringo Starr performs with Ben Harper and Relentless7.

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Episode number: 8

Overview: Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.

David M. Walker

David M. Walker

Episode number: 9

Overview: Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Episode number: 10

Overview: Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.

Wed, Jan 20, 2010

Wed, Jan 20, 2010

Episode number: 11

Overview: Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Episode number: 12

Overview: Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.

Bill Gates

Bill Gates

Episode number: 13

Overview: John Oliver celebrates a huge victory for corporations, and Bill Gates starts Twittering.

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Episode number: 14

Overview: Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.

Ethan Watters

Ethan Watters

Episode number: 15

Overview: The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Episode number: 16

Overview: Wyatt Cenac forgets he's black, and Doris Kearns Goodwin dares the Republicans to filibuster.

Austan Goolsbee

Austan Goolsbee

Episode number: 17

Overview: Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.

Brian Williams

Brian Williams

Episode number: 18

Overview: Jason Jones speeds in his Camry, and Brian Williams remembers his prom night with Jon.

Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande

Episode number: 19

Overview: Sam Bee learns how hard it is to be a man, and Atul Gawande hopes to save lives with a checklist.

Rep. Anthony Weiner

Rep. Anthony Weiner

Episode number: 20

Overview: Rachel Maddow eviscerates everyone, and Anthony Weiner fights for health care reform.

Jenny Sanford

Jenny Sanford

Episode number: 21

Overview: Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.

Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich

Episode number: 22

Overview: Richard Shelby releases nominees, and Newt Gingrich discusses the radical Obama administration.

Willie Mays

Willie Mays

Episode number: 23

Overview: Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.

Lee Daniels

Lee Daniels

Episode number: 24

Overview: Iran launches pets into space, and Lee Daniels believes in the intelligence of the American audience.

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Episode number: 25

Overview: CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.

Jeff Garlin

Jeff Garlin

Episode number: 26

Overview: Wyatt Cenac looks into Bank of America's hidden fees, and Jeff Garlin discusses his food addiction.

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Episode number: 27

Overview: John Hodgman tries to fix the Winter Olympics, and Tracy Morgan dreams of opening Chickendales.

Rep. James Clyburn

Rep. James Clyburn

Episode number: 28

Overview: John Oliver covers the bipartisan summit after-party, and James Clyburn recalls his healthy lunch.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Episode number: 29

Overview: Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.

Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson

Episode number: 30

Overview: Samantha Bee tries to find Jonah Falcon a job, and Robert Pattinson worries about over-saturation.

Lynne Olson

Lynne Olson

Episode number: 31

Overview: Sarah Palin does stand-up comedy, and Lynne Olson looks at the start of the Anglo-American alliance.

Scott Patterson

Scott Patterson

Episode number: 32

Overview: Jon tries Chat Roulette, and Scott Patterson describes the quants controlling Wall Street.

Harry Markopolos

Harry Markopolos

Episode number: 33

Overview: John Oliver thanks everyone for the Iraq invasion, and Harry Markopolos discusses Wall Street fraud.

Marc Thiessen

Marc Thiessen

Episode number: 34

Overview: Conservative lawyers attack Liz Cheney, and Marc Thiessen discusses the rights of enemy combatants.

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld

Episode number: 35

Overview: Eric Massa disappoints Glenn Beck, and Jerry Seinfeld sees the humor in marriage.

Eamon Javers

Eamon Javers

Episode number: 36

Overview: Obama campaigns for health care reform, and Eamon Javers exposes the world of corporate espionage.

Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis

Episode number: 37

Overview: Aasif Mandvi dresses up as Captain Moneybags, and Michael Lewis discusses subprime mortgages.

Jude Law

Jude Law

Episode number: 38

Overview: Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill, and Jude Law discusses health care.

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Episode number: 39

Overview: The Texas school board votes against Oscar Romero, and Snoop Dogg discusses his GPS voice.

Gary Locke

Gary Locke

Episode number: 40

Overview: Jon warns America about progressivism, and Gary Locke discusses the census form.

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

Episode number: 41

Overview: Jason Jones proves how racist basketball has become, and Ben Stiller invites Jon over for Seder.

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Episode number: 42

Overview: Sarah Palin tries to save John McCain, and Robin Williams discusses his new cow valve.

Roxana Saberi

Roxana Saberi

Episode number: 43

Overview: A C-SPAN host takes a racist phone call, and Roxana Saberi describes her ordeal in an Iranian prison.

Liz Claman

Liz Claman

Episode number: 44

Overview: CNN hires Erick Erickson, and Liz Claman compares Wall Street to a casino.

Reza Aslan

Reza Aslan

Episode number: 45

Overview: Insurance companies look for a way to deny kids, and Reza Aslan questions the war in Afghanistan.

Capt. Richard Phillips

Capt. Richard Phillips

Episode number: 46

Overview: Tiger Woods returns to golf, and Richard Phillips describes his capture by Somali pirates.

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Episode number: 47

Overview: Michael Steele plays the race card, and Jon doesn't remember Steve Carell.

David Remnick

David Remnick

Episode number: 48

Overview: Obama signs a treaty to limit nuclear arms, and David Remnick discusses Obama's ambition.

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Episode number: 49
Rachel Maddow

Rachel Maddow

Episode number: 50
Richard R. Burt

Richard R. Burt

Episode number: 51
Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Episode number: 52
Rep. John Dingell

Rep. John Dingell

Episode number: 53
John O'Hara

John O'Hara

Episode number: 54
Fred Pearce

Fred Pearce

Episode number: 55
Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana

Episode number: 56
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson

Episode number: 57
Richard Whittle

Richard Whittle

Episode number: 58
Ken Blackwell

Ken Blackwell

Episode number: 59
Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Episode number: 60
Jonathan Eig

Jonathan Eig

Episode number: 61
Rosalynn Carter

Rosalynn Carter

Episode number: 62
Jon Meacham

Jon Meacham

Episode number: 63
Mario Batali

Mario Batali

Episode number: 64
Jack Rakove

Jack Rakove

Episode number: 65
Sebastian Junger

Sebastian Junger

Episode number: 66
Michael Patrick King

Michael Patrick King

Episode number: 67
Ian Bremmer

Ian Bremmer

Episode number: 68
Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks

Episode number: 69
Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Episode number: 70
Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Episode number: 71
John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Episode number: 72
Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Hitchens

Episode number: 73
Spencer Wells

Spencer Wells

Episode number: 74
Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Episode number: 75
Betty White

Betty White

Episode number: 76
James Tabor

James Tabor

Episode number: 77
Louis C.K.

Louis C.K.

Episode number: 78
Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Episode number: 79
Josh Fox

Josh Fox

Episode number: 80

Overview: The writer and filmmaker discusses his latest documentary about the environmental and social impact of the largest natural gas drilling boom in history.

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz

Episode number: 81
Dr. Connie Mariano

Dr. Connie Mariano

Episode number: 82
Adam Sandler, Chris Rock

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock

Episode number: 83
David Axelrod

David Axelrod

Episode number: 84
Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Episode number: 85

Overview: The Academy Award-winning actor discusses her latest film about Nevada's first legal brothel.

Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley

Landon Donovan, Bob Bradley

Episode number: 86

Overview: From the U.S. soccer team, Landon Donovan and manager Bob Bradley.

Jere Van Dyk

Jere Van Dyk

Episode number: 87

Overview: Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk talks about his new book "Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban".

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Episode number: 88

Overview: Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks about the new season of Rescue Me.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Episode number: 89

Overview: Actress Julianne Moore talks about technology, acting and crying on cue.

Daniel Okrent

Daniel Okrent

Episode number: 90
Marilynne Robinson

Marilynne Robinson

Episode number: 91

Overview: Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson talks about her new book "Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self".

William Rosen

William Rosen

Episode number: 92
Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria

Episode number: 93
Robert O'Connell

Robert O'Connell

Episode number: 94
Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Episode number: 95
Mary Roach

Mary Roach

Episode number: 96
Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Episode number: 97
Bruce Henderson

Bruce Henderson

Episode number: 98
Akbar Ahmed

Akbar Ahmed

Episode number: 99
Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Episode number: 100

Overview: The star of "Arrested Development" and "Extract" returns to the show to talk about his new movie with Jennifer Aniston and Jeff Goldblum.

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Episode number: 101
Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire

Episode number: 102

Overview: The band Arcade Fire plays a song from their new album "The Suburbs".

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Episode number: 103

Overview: The Academy Award-winning actor talks about her latest movie tonight on the show.

Dick Armey

Dick Armey

Episode number: 104
Edward Kohn

Edward Kohn

Episode number: 105
Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

Episode number: 106
Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich

Episode number: 107
Brian Williams

Brian Williams

Episode number: 108
Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Episode number: 109
Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Episode number: 110
Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn

Episode number: 111

Overview: The "Project Runway" co-host discusses his new book about how to "make it work" in your career, relationships and life.

Gov. Tim Kaine

Gov. Tim Kaine

Episode number: 112
Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain

Episode number: 113
Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Episode number: 114

Overview: The actor and director returns to the show to talk about his latest project.

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

Episode number: 115
Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm

Episode number: 116
Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Episode number: 117

Overview: Jon announces the Rally to Restore Sanity, and Bill Clinton contributes to the economic stimulus.

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

Episode number: 118

Overview: The 39th President of the United States returns to The Daily Show to discuss his new book.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Episode number: 119

Overview: President Obama meets his kryptonite, and Sigourney Weaver remembers her high school years.

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Episode number: 120

Overview: The Senate fails to repeal "don't ask, don't tell," and Edward Norton thinks Robert De Niro is weird.

His Majesty King Abdullah II

His Majesty King Abdullah II

Episode number: 121

Overview: Republicans unveil their new ideas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan hopes for Middle East peace.

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly

Episode number: 122

Overview: Stephen Colbert ruins Congress, and Bill O'Reilly refuses to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity.

Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington

Episode number: 123
Linda Polman

Linda Polman

Episode number: 124
Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Episode number: 125
Sam Harris

Sam Harris

Episode number: 126
Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Episode number: 127
Philip Dray

Philip Dray

Episode number: 128
Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Episode number: 129
Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Episode number: 130
Rep. Eric Cantor

Rep. Eric Cantor

Episode number: 131

Overview: The House minority whip discusses his book promoting the new generation of Republican leaders.

Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice

Episode number: 132
David Rakoff

David Rakoff

Episode number: 133
Austan Goolsbee

Austan Goolsbee

Episode number: 134

Overview: Chariman, President's Council of Economic Adviser. The economist and former journalist discusses the administration's plan for restoring the economy.

Sen. Ted Kaufman

Sen. Ted Kaufman

Episode number: 135

Overview: The former Joe Biden staffer talks about his brief term in the Senate and what will happen to the Democrats after November 2.

President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama

Episode number: 136
Washington Recap

Washington Recap

Episode number: 137
Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Episode number: 138
Michael Beschloss

Michael Beschloss

Episode number: 139
Chris Wallace

Chris Wallace

Episode number: 140
David Sedaris

David Sedaris

Episode number: 141
Gov. Rick Perry

Gov. Rick Perry

Episode number: 142

Overview: Rick Perry: Author, "Fed Up!" The Texas governor discusses his new book about the failure of Washington to serve the people.

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Episode number: 143

Overview: Harrison Ford: Actor, "Morning Glory" The acclaimed movie star returns to the show to talk about his latest film.

Mick Foley

Mick Foley

Episode number: 144
Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Episode number: 145
Marion Jones

Marion Jones

Episode number: 146

Overview: The former Olympic track star talks about finding a road to redemption after her career-ending performance enhancing drug conviction.

Bethany McLean

Bethany McLean

Episode number: 147
Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Episode number: 148
Philip K. Howard

Philip K. Howard

Episode number: 149
Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander

Episode number: 150

Overview: The actor and comedian discusses the most important book in karate history, which he just wrote.

Susan Casey

Susan Casey

Episode number: 151
Sting

Sting

Episode number: 152
Stacey Schiff

Stacey Schiff

Episode number: 153
Gen. Hugh Shelton

Gen. Hugh Shelton

Episode number: 154

Overview: In this complete, unedited interview, Hugh Shelton discusses Julian Assange's threat to national security and expresses his concerns over the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell.

Seth Green

Seth Green

Episode number: 155

Overview: Creator, "Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Special" The actor and director talks about his latest Star Wars parody.

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Episode number: 156
Edmund Morris

Edmund Morris

Episode number: 157

Overview: Author Edmund Morris discusses Teddy Roosevelt.

Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

Episode number: 158

Overview: John Oliver and Olivia Munn sell riot souvenirs, and Gordon Brown discusses the financial crisis.

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Episode number: 159
Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Episode number: 160
Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee

Episode number: 161