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Paul Giamatti
Episode number: 1
Overview: The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Episode number: 2
Overview: Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
Jimmy Wales
Episode number: 3
Overview: John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
Patton Oswalt
Episode number: 4
Overview: Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
Denis Leary
Episode number: 5
Overview: John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.
Colin Firth
Episode number: 6
Overview: John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
Tim Pawlenty
Episode number: 7
Overview: Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
Ron Howard
Episode number: 8
Overview: John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
Peter Bergen
Episode number: 9
Overview: Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episode number: 10
Overview: Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Paul Clemens
Episode number: 11
Overview: Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
Episode number: 12
Overview: Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
Anand Giridharadas
Episode number: 13
Overview: Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
James Franco
Episode number: 14
Overview: A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
Jonathan Alter
Episode number: 15
Overview: Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
T. Boone Pickens
Episode number: 16
Overview: Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
Bill Gates
Episode number: 17
Overview: Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
Michael Steele
Episode number: 18
Overview: Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
Matthew Perry
Episode number: 19
Overview: Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
Adm. Michael Mullen
Episode number: 20
Overview: Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
Edward Glaeser
Episode number: 21
January Jones
Episode number: 22
Brian Williams
Episode number: 23
Overview: Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
Ed Gillespie
Episode number: 24
Lisa Ling
Episode number: 25
Anderson Cooper
Episode number: 26
Donald Rumsfeld
Episode number: 27
Austan Goolsbee
Episode number: 28
Howard Stern
Episode number: 29
Overview: CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
Prince Zeid Ra'ad
Episode number: 30
Overview: 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.
Allison Stanger
Episode number: 31
Diane Ravitch
Episode number: 32
Sen. Rand Paul
Episode number: 33
Brian Christian
Episode number: 34
Overview: Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
Aaron Eckhart
Episode number: 35
Overview: From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
Episode number: 36
Overview: 'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Sarah Vowell
Episode number: 37
Overview: Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
T.J. English
Episode number: 38
Overview: The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.
Richard Lewis
Episode number: 39
Bret Baier
Episode number: 40
Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
Episode number: 41
Overview: Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
Miguel Nicoleles
Episode number: 42
Overview: Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Episode number: 43
Overview: Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
Norm MacDonald
Episode number: 44
Overview: CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
Billy Crystal
Episode number: 45
Overview: The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
Colin Quinn
Episode number: 46
Overview: The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
Mike Huckabee
Episode number: 47
Overview: The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
Jamie Oliver
Episode number: 48
Overview: The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
Foo Fighters
Episode number: 49
Overview: The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
Governor Deval Patrick
Episode number: 50
Overview: The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
Tracy Morgan
Episode number: 51
Overview: The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
Ricky Gervais
Episode number: 52
Overview: The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
Gigi Ibrahim
Episode number: 53
Overview: John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
Elizabeth Warren
Episode number: 54
Overview: Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
Bernie Sanders
Episode number: 55
Overview: Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
William Cohan
Episode number: 56
Overview: John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
Philip K. Howard
Episode number: 57
Overview: The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
Rachel Maddow
Episode number: 58
Overview: A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
David Barton
Episode number: 59
Overview: The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
Joe Meacham
Episode number: 60
Overview: Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
Keira Knightley
Episode number: 61
Overview: Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
Will Ferrell
Episode number: 62
Overview: Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
Albert Brooks
Episode number: 63
Overview: Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
Kristen Wiig
Episode number: 64
Overview: Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
Jon Ronson
Episode number: 65
Overview: Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
Annie Jacobsen
Episode number: 66
Overview: Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
Richard Beeman
Episode number: 67
Overview: Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
Lisa P. Jackson
Episode number: 68
Overview: John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
Jimmy Fallon
Episode number: 69
Overview: Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
Bill Moyers
Episode number: 70
Overview: Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
Tim Tebow
Episode number: 71
Overview: Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
Maziar Bahari
Episode number: 72
Overview: Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
Fareed Zakaria
Episode number: 73
Overview: John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
Larry King
Episode number: 74
Overview: Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
Howard Wasdin
Episode number: 75
Overview: Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
Alex Prud'homme
Episode number: 76
Overview: Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
J.J. Abrams
Episode number: 77
Overview: Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
Episode number: 78
Overview: Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
Ray Nagin
Episode number: 79
Overview: Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.
Cameron Diaz
Episode number: 80
Overview: PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
Mitchell Zuckoff
Episode number: 81
Overview: Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
Bruce Headlam
Episode number: 82
Overview: John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.
Jennifer Aniston
Episode number: 83
Overview: New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.
Louis C.K.
Episode number: 84
Overview: Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
Tom Hanks
Episode number: 85
Overview: Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.
Bill Kristol
Episode number: 86
Overview: Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
Denis Leary
Episode number: 87
Overview: Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
Kid Rock
Episode number: 88
Overview: 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.
Matthew Richardson
Episode number: 89
Overview: 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.
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry
Episode number: 90
Overview: The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
Daniel Radcliffe
Episode number: 91
Overview: 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.
Pervez Musharraf
Episode number: 92
Overview: The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
Steve Carell
Episode number: 93
Overview: Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.
Scott Miller
Episode number: 94
Overview: 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.
Neil Patrick Harris
Episode number: 95
Overview: 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.
Juan Williams
Episode number: 96
Overview: Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.
Rachel Weisz
Episode number: 97
Overview: Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.
Peter Tomsen
Episode number: 98
Overview: 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.
Freida Pinto
Episode number: 99
Overview: Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.
Jason Bateman
Episode number: 100
Overview: 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.
Austan Goolsbee
Episode number: 101
Overview: A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.
Dick Durbin
Episode number: 102
Overview: Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.
Mark Adams
Episode number: 103
Overview: America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.
Jay Bahadur
Episode number: 104
Overview: Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.
John Coffee
Episode number: 105
Overview: Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.
Michael Wallis
Episode number: 106
Overview: The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.
Ali Velshi
Episode number: 107
Overview: Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.
Matt Long
Episode number: 108
Overview: 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.
Michael Steele
Episode number: 109
Overview: 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.
Anne Hathaway
Episode number: 110
Overview: Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.
Buddy Roemer
Episode number: 111
Overview: The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Episode number: 112
Overview: 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.
Marion Cotillard
Episode number: 113
Overview: GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.
Mike Mullen
Episode number: 114
Overview: Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.
Jim Lehrer
Episode number: 115
Overview: CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.
Common
Episode number: 116
Overview: 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.
Caroline Kennedy
Episode number: 117
Overview: Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.
Ron Suskind
Episode number: 118
Overview: 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.
Mitch Daniels
Episode number: 119
Overview: Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.
Jennifer Granholm
Episode number: 120
Overview: 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.
Ron Paul
Episode number: 121
Overview: 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.
Seth Rogen
Episode number: 122
Overview: Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.
Bill O'Reilly
Episode number: 123
Overview: Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.
Tony Bennett
Episode number: 124
Overview: An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.