List of The Daily Show episodes (2015)

The Daily Show 2015 episodes
No. of episodes	102 (under Stewart) 39 (under Noah)
Release
Original network	Comedy Central
Season chronology

This is a list of episodes for The Daily Show in 2015. This is the final year of The Daily Show to be hosted by Jon Stewart, whose final episode was on August 6, 2015. This is also the first year of The Daily Show to be hosted by Trevor Noah, whose first episode was on September 28, 2015.

On February 10, 2015, Stewart announced that he would resign at a later time in the year, and in March 2015, Comedy Central announced that Trevor Noah will become the host of The Daily Show following the departure of Stewart. Stewart's hour-plus-long final episode on August 6 featured reunions with former Daily Show correspondents and cameo video clips from people Stewart had targeted over the years including Bill O'Reilly, John McCain, Chris Christie, and Hillary Clinton. It concluded with a performance by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

2015 (under Stewart)

January

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,576	January 5	Steven Brill	America's Bitter Pill: Money, Politics, Back-Room Deals, and the Fight to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System. ISBN 978-0812996951.
The countdown to Democalypse 2016 begins, The Interview triggers tension between the U.S. and North Korea, and Steven Brill discusses his book America's Bitter Pill.
2,577	January 6	Cass Sunstein	Wiser: Getting Beyond Groupthink to Make Groups Smarter. ISBN 978-1422122990.
A new congressional session begins, Staten Island Representative Michael Grimm resigns following tax evasion charges, and Cass Sunstein discusses his book Wiser.
2,578	January 7	Ava DuVernay	Selma
A deadly attack hits Paris, Aasif Mandvi covers Great Britain's Nazi cow problem, Hasan Minhaj reports on homelessness in Salt Lake City, and Ava DuVernay discusses the film Selma.
2,579	January 8	Allison Williams	Girls
Mitch McConnell brags about the Republican Congress, Jason Jones causes mischief in New York after a slowdown in arrests, and Girls star Allison Williams sits down with Jon.
2,580	January 12	Jimmy Carter	Countdown to Zero
Millions march in Paris after the Charlie Hebdo shooting, Rupert Murdoch's tweet sparks a debate, and Jimmy Carter discusses the exhibition Countdown to Zero.
2,581	January 13	Marco Rubio	American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone. ISBN 978-1595231130.
Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, a storeowner beats his employees with a lizard, and Senator Marco Rubio discusses his book American Dreams.
2,582	January 14	Julianne Moore	Still Alice
A French comedian is arrested despite the country's stance on free speech, police in the Philippines are ordered to wear diapers, and Julianne Moore discusses Still Alice.
2,583	January 15	Sienna Miller	American Sniper
The Keystone XL pipeline debate continues, Jessica Williams reports on a unique law regarding the right to an attorney, and Sienna Miller discusses American Sniper.
2,584	January 19	Mike Huckabee	God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy. ISBN 978-1250060990.
Secretary of State John Kerry visits France, the Miss Universe pageant gets wrapped up in Middle Eastern politics, and Mike Huckabee discusses his book, God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy.
2,585	January 20	Jennifer Lopez	The Boy Next Door
Several Republican candidates consider a bid for president, Aasif Mandvi investigates the threat of Sharia law in Alabama, and Jennifer Lopez discusses The Boy Next Door.
2,586	January 21	Anne Hathaway	Song One
Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, multiple Tea Party Republicans respond to the president's speech, and Anne Hathaway discusses her film Song One.
2,587	January 22	Jennifer Aniston	Cake
The World Economic Forum begins in Switzerland, MetLife sues the federal government, Trevor Noah reports on Boko Haram, and Jennifer Aniston discusses her film Cake.
2,588	January 26	Julian Castro	TBA
Presidential hopefuls convene at the Iowa Freedom Summit, Republicans try to appeal to the middle class, and Julian Castro discusses his work at HUD.
2,589	January 27	Jill Leovy	Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America. ISBN 978-0385529983.
The media fixates on Winter Storm Juno's impact on New York City, a drone crashes into the White House, and journalist Jill Leovy discusses her book Ghettoside.
2,590	January 28	Oscar Isaac	A Most Violent Year
President Obama pays his respects to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, Kristen Schaal addresses male oppression on the subway, and Oscar Isaac discusses A Most Violent Year.
2,591	January 29	Sarah Chayes	Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security. ISBN 978-0393239461.
The Deflategate scandal rocks the NFL right before the Super Bowl, Jessica Williams investigates mixed-party dating, and Sarah Chayes discusses her book Thieves of State.

February

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,592	February 2	Martin Short	I Must Say: My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend. ISBN 978-0062309525.
Mike Huckabee tackles the topic of same-sex marriage during his book tour, Jordan Klepper reports on China's magic industry, and Martin Short discusses I Must Say.
2,593	February 3	Bill Browder	Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice. ISBN 978-1476755717.
Measles makes a shocking comeback, groundhogs get their yearly moment in the spotlight, and Bill Browder discusses his book Red Notice.
2,594	February 4	Wes Moore	The Work: My Search for a Life That Matters. ISBN 978-0812993578.
The 114th Congress celebrates one month in office, Senator Thom Tillis suggests that public health standards are overrated, and Wes Moore discusses his book The Work.
2,595	February 5	Bob Odenkirk	Better Call Saul
Strong contenders for the 2016 race begin to emerge, John Boehner invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress, and Bob Odenkirk discusses Better Call Saul.
2,596	February 9	Patricia Arquette	Boyhood
Brian Williams comes under fire for misleading the public, Bassem Youssef reflects on the quagmire in the Middle East, and Patricia Arquette discusses her film Boyhood.
2,597	February 10	David Axelrod	Believer: My Forty Years in Politics. ISBN 978-1594205873.
Fox News adds an ironic twist to its complaints about President Obama, political strategist David Axelrod discusses his book Believer, and Jon announces he is retiring from hosting the show.
2,598	February 11	Colin Firth	Kingsman: The Secret Service
Kansas and Alabama make conditions worse for same-sex couples, Jordan Klepper speaks with a group of Las Vegas teens about sex education, and Colin Firth discusses Kingsman: The Secret Service.
2,599	February 23	Christine Lagarde	TBA
Conservatives criticize President Obama's ISIS offensive while Rudy Giuliani questions his patriotism, and Christine Lagarde discusses the International Monetary Fund.
2,600	February 24	Lynsey Addario	It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War. ISBN 978-1594205378.
An article in Mother Jones questions Bill O'Reilly's credibility, Samantha Bee reports on Vice President Biden's bad habit, and Lynsey Addario discusses "It's What I Do."
2,601	February 25	Conan O'Brien	Conan
Conservative pundits question Jon's honor, Congressman Aaron Schock posts his possibly publicly funded adventures on Instagram, and Conan O'Brien discusses his trip to Cuba.
2,602	February 26	Olivia Wilde	The Lazarus Effect
Several whistleblowers are penalized after exposing misconduct, Hasan Minhaj tackles inequality among the 1%, and Olivia Wilde discusses her film "The Lazarus Effect."

March

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,603	March 2	Robert Smigel	Night Of Too Many Stars
Congress threatens to defund the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Jim Inhofe argues against climate change, and Robert Smigel discusses Night of Too Many Stars.
2,604	March 3	Sigourney Weaver	Chappie
Benjamin Netanyahu is invited to speak before Congress, Aasif Mandvi reveals a potential future for print media, and Sigourney Weaver discusses her film "Chappie."
2,605	March 4	Viacheslav Fetisov	Red Army
Hillary Clinton's informal emailing style causes controversy, Jordan Klepper reports on a surprising Florida law, and Viacheslav Fetisov discusses the documentary "Red Army."
2,606	March 5	Gerald Posner	God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican. ISBN 978-1416576570.
Jessica Williams reports on the DOJ's investigation into Ferguson, MO, opposition leader Boris Nemtsov murdered in Russia, and Gerald Posner discusses "God's Bankers."
2,607	March 9	John Lewis	March: Book Two
The U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, and Congressman John Lewis reflects on the civil rights movement in his graphic novel trilogy, "March."
2,608	March 10	Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer	Broad City
Senate Republicans send a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Lewis Black investigates animal cruelty, and Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer discuss Broad City.
2,609	March 11	Common	Run All Night
Fraternity brothers are caught on tape chanting racial slurs, Hillary Clinton gives an explanation for her informal email practices, and Common discusses "Run All Night."
2,610	March 12	Rob Corddry	Childrens Hospital
Several New Jersey officials engage in questionable practices, Jordan Klepper reports on Hurricane Sandy survivors, and Rob Corddry discusses his show Childrens Hospital.
2,611	March 16	Andrew Cockburn	Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins. ISBN 978-0805099263.
Several states work to erase equal rights for the LGBT community, the Secret Service and the media require interventions, and Andrew Cockburn discusses his book "Kill Chain."
2,612	March 17	Amanda Seyfried	While We're Young
Democrats filibuster a bipartisan human trafficking bill, the food industry takes varying approaches to the obesity crisis, and Amanda Seyfried discusses "While We're Young."
2,613	March 18	Kevin Hart	Get Hard
Congressman Aaron Schock resigns following inquiries into his use of taxpayer dollars, Benjamin Netanyahu wins re-election in Israel, and Kevin Hart discusses "Get Hard."
2,614	March 19	Will Ferrell	Get Hard
Fox News selectively covers the Department of Justice reports on Ferguson, Trevor Noah challenges Jon to a chess game, and Will Ferrell discusses his film "Get Hard."
2,615	March 23	Ayaan Hirsi Ali	Heretic: Why Islam Needs A Reformation Now. ISBN 978-0062333933.
The V.A. continues its legacy of inadequacy, Senator Ted Cruz officially announces his plans to run for president, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her book "Heretic."
2,616	March 24	Jon Ronson	So You've Been Publicly Shamed. ISBN 978-1594487132.
A sex-trafficking bill remains stuck in Congress, Kristen Schaal reports on gender wage equality, and Jon Ronson discusses his book "So You've Been Publicly Shamed."
2,617	March 25	Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering	The Hunting Ground
California and Florida feel the effects of climate change, Hasan Minhaj interviews an Oregon pot grower, and Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering discuss "The Hunting Ground."
2,618	March 26	John Hargrove	Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish. ISBN 978-1137280107.
Jason Jones bids farewell to The Daily Show, Jon congratulates Fox News for being right, and former orca trainer John Hargrove discusses his book "Beneath the Surface."

April

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,619	April 6	Gene Baur	Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better. ISBN 978-1623364892.
Indiana passes a controversial religious freedom law, Jordan Klepper chases after crowdfunding donations, and Gene Baur discusses his book "Living the Farm Sanctuary Life."
2,620	April 7	Peter Dinklage	Game of Thrones
Hasan Minhaj reports on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, Senator Rand Paul announces his presidential bid, and Peter Dinklage discusses the fifth season of "Game of Thrones."
2,621	April 8	Tavis Smiley	My Journey with Maya. ISBN 978-0316341752.
Rolling Stone retracts an article, Samantha Bee reports on a shocking custody issue, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wins re-election, and Tavis Smiley discusses "My Journey with Maya."
2,622	April 9	Elizabeth Warren	A Fighting Chance. ISBN 978-1250062253.
Kansas passes a lenient gun safety law while enforcing harsh welfare regulations, and Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses corruption, student debt and "A Fighting Chance."
2,623	April 13	Adam Horovitz	While We're Young
Hillary Clinton announces her presidential bid, Bassem Youssef unpacks the confusing proxy wars in the Middle East, and Adam Horovitz discusses his film "While We're Young."
2,624	April 14	Fareed Zakaria	In Defense of a Liberal Education. ISBN 978-0393247688.
Congress criticizes a proposed treaty with Iran, Hillary Clinton overshadows Marco Rubio's presidential bid, and Fareed Zakaria discusses his book, "In Defense of a Liberal Education."
2,625	April 15	Billy Crystal	The Comedians
The media struggles to deliver relevant content in appropriate ways, Jordan Klepper investigates the future of Christianity, and Billy Crystal discusses "The Comedians."
2,626	April 16	Eric Greitens	Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life. ISBN 978-0544323988.
Dick Cheney criticizes President Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, the winner of the 2015 'Mercun Awards emerges, and Eric Greitens discusses his book "Resilience."
2,627	April 20	Gayle Tzemach Lemmon	Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield. ISBN 978-0062333810.
The Best F#@king News Team Ever envisions if life were like Congress, CNN adds 4/20 coverage to its programming, and Gayle Tzemach Lemmon discusses her book "Ashley's War."
2,628	April 21	Jeff Garlin	The Goldbergs
Republican candidates update their positions on same-sex marriage, a man flies past Capitol security in a gyrocopter, and Jeff Garlin offers Jon a part on "The Goldbergs."
2,629	April 22	Dana Perino	And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side. ISBN 978-1455584901.
Unethical Atlanta educators share similarities with Wall Street bankers, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a GMO conspiracy, and Dana Perino discusses her book "And the Good News Is..."
2,630	April 23	Neil deGrasse Tyson	StarTalk
Fracking causes earthquakes in Oklahoma, the NSA debuts a creepy recycling mascot, John Hodgman makes a dramatic exit, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses "StarTalk."
2,631	April 27	Elizabeth Olsen	Avengers: Age of Ultron
The media misses an important Baltimore news story during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and Elizabeth Olsen discusses her film "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
2,632	April 28	George Stephanopoulos	TBA
Baltimore's mayor declares a state of emergency, Hasan Minhaj reports on bipartisan prison reform, and George Stephanopoulos discusses the responsibility of the media.
2,633	April 29	Judith Miller	The Story: A Reporter's Journey. ISBN 978-1476716015.
The Supreme Court considers the legality of same-sex marriage, and Judith Miller discusses the lead-up to the Iraq War and her memoir, "The Story: A Reporter's Journey."
2,634	April 30	Kristen Wiig	Welcome to Me
Senator Bernie Sanders enters the presidential race, Hillary Clinton faces corruption rumors, Samantha Bee enjoys her last day, and Kristen Wiig discusses "Welcome to Me."

May

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,635	May 4	Brian Grazer	A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life. ISBN 978-1476730752.
Texan conspiracy theorists fear a military takeover, Jessica Williams investigates the end of same-sex marriage protests, and Brian Grazer discusses his book "A Curious Mind."
2,636	May 5	Willie Nelson	It's a Long Story: My Life. ISBN 978-0316403559.
Three Republican candidates join the presidential race, Senator Ted Cruz contradicts his own principles, and Willie Nelson discusses his memoir "It's a Long Story: My Life."
2,637	May 6	Ernest Moniz	TBA
New York and New Jersey each face corruption scandals, Al Madrigal predicts who will win the Latino vote in 2016, and Ernest Moniz discusses the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran.
2,638	May 7	Mumford & Sons	Wilder Mind
Regulation of campaign financing reaches new lows, a report exposes Tom Brady's knowledge of Deflategate, and Mumford & Sons performs a song from their album "Wilder Mind."
2,639	May 11	John Legend	Southern Rites
David Cameron wins re-election in the U.K., Jordan Klepper investigates the role of money in British democracy, and John Legend discusses the documentary "Southern Rites."
2,640	May 12	Tom Brokaw	A Lucky Life Interrupted: A Memoir of Hope. ISBN 978-1-4000-6969-9.
The vetting process for the 2016 presidential candidates begins, Kristen Schaal reports on the "dad bod" trend, and Tom Brokaw discusses his memoir "A Lucky Life Interrupted."
2,641	May 13	Reza Aslan	TBA
Fox News takes issue with Barack Obama's stance on poverty, Jordan Klepper looks for controversial topics in the British election, and Reza Aslan discusses the state of Islam.
2,642	May 14	Rebel Wilson	Pitch Perfect 2
Jeb Bush beats around the bush regarding the Iraq War and his candidacy, Lewis Black reports on several Nazi-related stories, and Rebel Wilson discusses "Pitch Perfect 2."
2,643	May 26	Rand Paul	TBA
Sections of the Patriot Act near expiration, Republicans propose a new surveillance act, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses his 11-hour filibuster and religious liberties.
2,644	May 27	Rosabeth Moss Kanter	Move: Putting America's Infrastructure Back in the Lead. ISBN 978-0-3932-4680-3.
Several top FIFA officials face corruption charges, allergy season reaches catastrophic levels, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter discusses her book "Move."
2,645	May 28	Matt Harvey	TBA
Senator Bernie Sanders begins his presidential campaign, ISIS attacks a major Iraqi city, and Matt Harvey discusses his pitching career with the New York Mets.

June

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,646	June 1	Stanley McChrystal	Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World. ISBN 978-1-5918-4748-9.
Jordan Klepper finds a new use for the NSA, Senator Lindsey Graham enters the presidential race, and General Stanley McChrystal discusses his book "Team of Teams."
2,647	June 2	Bill de Blasio	TBA
A CIA study analyzes America's armament of the Middle East, the media react to Caitlyn Jenner's debut, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlines his progressive agenda.
2,648	June 3	Melissa McCarthy	Spy
Hasan Minhaj gives Muslim women advice on downplaying their religion, Jordan Klepper investigates free-range parenting, and Melissa McCarthy chats about her film "Spy."
2,649	June 4	Steve Buscemi	Park Bench
Governors Lincoln Chafee and Rick Perry kick off their presidential campaigns, John Hodgman celebrates Jon's eloquence, and Steve Buscemi discusses his talk show "Park Bench."
2,650	June 8	Nicola Sturgeon	TBA
Texas cops use excessive force at a pool party, Republican candidates head to Iowa, and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon discusses seceding from the United Kingdom
2,651	June 9	Nick Offerman	Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers. ISBN 978-0-5259-5467-5.
President Obama attends the G7 summit, CNN's Chris Cuomo and Governor Andrew Cuomo broadcast their sibling rivalry, and Nick Offerman discusses his book "Gumption."
2,652	June 10	Colin Quinn	The Coloring Book: A Comedian Solves Race Relations in America. ISBN 978-1-4555-0759-7.
California's drought leads to unpopular water-saving strategies, The New York Times investigates Senator Marco Rubio's spending, and Colin Quinn discusses "The Coloring Book."
2,653	June 11	Mark Ruffalo	Infinitely Polar Bear
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his role in the Iraq War, Jon looks back at past interviews, and Mark Ruffalo discusses his movie "Infinitely Polar Bear."
2,654	June 15	Judd Apatow	Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy. ISBN 978-0-8129-9757-6.
NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal is accused of misrepresenting her race, Al Madrigal learns about Iowa's voting process, and Judd Apatow discusses his book "Sick in the Head."
2,655	June 16	Aziz Ansari	Modern Romance: An Investigation. ISBN 978-1-5942-0627-6.
Donald Trump enters the 2016 presidential race, a restaurant chain unveils a troubling new dish, and comedian Aziz Ansari explores dating trends in his book "Modern Romance."
2,656	June 17	Bill Clinton	TBA
Jon relives Donald Trump's presidential announcement speech, the House of Representatives votes on trade legislation, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S.'s economic prospects.
2,657	June 18	Malala Yousafzai	He Named Me Malala
Jon speaks out about the church massacre in Charleston, S.C., and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses the documentary "He Named Me Malala."
2,658	June 22	Al Franken	TBA
Fox News accuses liberals of politicizing the South Carolina shooting, Jessica Williams takes on the Confederate flag, and Al Franken discusses going from comedy to Congress.
2,659	June 23	Seth MacFarlane	Ted 2
Presidential contender Donald Trump establishes his campaign platform, Hasan Minhaj honors Jon's physical fortitude, and director Seth MacFarlane discusses his movie "Ted 2."
2,660	June 24	Andrew Napolitano	TBA
Southern states consider taking down the Confederate flag, Jessica Williams weighs in on the idea of a female-fronted $10 bill, and Andrew Napolitano discusses free speech.
2,661	June 25	Richard Lewis	Reflections From Hell: Richard Lewis' Guide On How Not to Live. ISBN 978-1-5768-7745-6.
Pope Francis upsets Republicans with his remarks on global warming, Bobby Jindal enters the presidential race, and comedian Richard Lewis discusses his show "Blunt Talk."
2,662	June 29	Taylor Schilling	TBA
Conservatives react to the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality, Justice Antonin Scalia issues an unusual dissent, and Taylor Schilling discusses "The Overnight."
2,663	June 30	Jon Hamm	Minions
Conservatives win big in Supreme Court rulings on environmental regulations and the death penalty, Jon sings the news, and Jon Hamm discusses his film "Minions."

July

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,664	July 1	Kirsten Gillibrand	TBA
Gov. Chris Christie kicks off his presidential campaign, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand describes finding common ground in Congress and working to pass a paid family leave bill.
2,665	July 2	Sarah Vowell	Lafayette in the Somewhat United States. ISBN 978-1-5946-3174-0.
Donald Trump defends his racist remarks, Ohioans fight a Native American group over an Alaskan mountain, and Sarah Vowell discusses "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States."
2,666	July 20	Paul Rudd	Ant-Man
Donald Trump's remarks about John McCain not being a war hero keep Jon from discussing real stories that occurred during their break. Jordan Klepper discusses past presidential jerks. Paul Rudd talks about his new film and status as a superhero.
2,667	July 21	President Barack Obama	TBA
President Obama makes his seventh and final appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Topics of discussion include retirement, foreign policy and healthcare.
2,668	July 22	Jake Gyllenhaal	Southpaw
Republicans criticize the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran, Senator Chuck Schumer reviews New York City diners with MSNBC, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks about his film "Southpaw."
2,669	July 23	Ta-Nehisi Coates	Between the World and Me
Donald Trump remains the most entertaining 2016 presidential candidate, Chuck Schumer wishes Jon mazel tov, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses his book "Between the World and Me."
2,670	July 27	David McCullough	The Wright Brothers. ISBN 978-1-4767-2874-2.
FBI officials warn of ISIS's Twitter capabilities, Mike Huckabee likens the Iran nuclear deal to the Holocaust, and David McCullough discusses his book "The Wright Brothers."
2,671	July 28	Tom Cruise	Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
President Obama visits Ethiopia and Kenya, Hasan Minhaj and Jordan Klepper make Jon answer fans' questions, and Tom Cruise discusses "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation."
2,672	July 29	Doris Kearns Goodwin	Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream: The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever Written. ISBN 978-0-3120-6027-5.
Jon's White House visit leads to wild media speculation, an Arkansas pastor takes on LGBT rights, and Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream."
2,673	July 30	J. J. Abrams	Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
Republicans battle for a place at the primary debates, Seth Rollins presents a look back at show sponsors, and J.J. Abrams discuses "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation."

August

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,674	August 3	Amy Schumer	Trainwreck
The Koch brothers make five Republican candidates vie for their money, Fox News accuses Jon of being a liberal propagandist, and Amy Schumer discusses her movie "Trainwreck."
2,675	August 4	Denis Leary	Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
Hillary Clinton prepares for Joe Biden's alleged presidential run, Jessica Williams revisits subjects from past field pieces, and Denis Leary discusses "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll."
2,676	August 5	Louis C.K.	Louie and Louis C.K.: Live at Madison Square Garden
In his penultimate show, Jon examines his legacy of eviscerating the opposition, reflects on his more noteworthy TV moments and discusses returning to stand-up with Louis C.K..
2,677	August 6	Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band	None
On Jon's last episode of The Daily Show, he revisits The Best F#@king News Team Ever, gets a send-off from his top political targets and says goodbye after 16 years as host.

2015 (under Noah)

September

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,678	September 28	Kevin Hart	Ride Along 2
Trevor Noah's first episode as the new host of The Daily Show. Noah begins by acknowledging his predecessor Jon Stewart, pledging to continue the "war on bullshit" that Stewart waged during his tenure as host. Pope Francis visits the United States, John Boehner resigns as Speaker of the House, NASA finds evidence of water on Mars, and comedian Kevin Hart discusses his film, Ride Along 2. Note: The original airing of this episode was simulcast by Viacom on Nick-at-Nite, Spike, MTV, MTV2, mtvU, VH1, VH1 Classic, BET, Centric, CMT, TV Land, and Logo TV.
2,679	September 29	Whitney Wolfe	Bumble
President Obama and Vladimir Putin meet for an uncomfortable dinner, ISIS fills the black market with ancient relics, and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe discusses dating trends.
2,680	September 30	Governor Chris Christie	Chris Christie presidential campaign, 2016
Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood, Jr. investigate police bias, Al Madrigal looks into espionage rumors at the Waldorf Astoria, and Chris Christie discusses his presidential bid.

October

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,681	October 1	Ryan Adams	1989
Donald Trump proves to be a viable African president, The Best F#@king News Team Ever celebrates autumn, and Ryan Adams covers Taylor Swift's songs from his album "1989."
2,682	October 5	Seth Rogen	Steve Jobs
Trevor examines pro-lifers' stance on guns, Jessica Williams finds an efficient way to report on a mass shooting in Oregon, and Seth Rogen discusses his film "Steve Jobs."
2,683	October 6	Aaron Sorkin	Steve Jobs
Jordan Klepper weighs in on the ethics of using service apps like Uber, Hasan Minhaj examines the robots threaten the jobs of journalists, and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin discusses his film "Steve Jobs."
2,684	October 7	Evgeny Afineevsky	Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
Ben Carson defends his response to a school shooting in Oregon, Ronny Chieng explores virtual reality, and Evgeny Afineevsky discusses his documentary "Winter on Fire."
2,685	October 8	Rachel Maddow	TBA
Hasan Minhaj investigates a fair-hiring campaign for former offenders, Rupert Murdoch endorses Ben Carson, and Rachel Maddow weighs in on the 2016 election.
2,686	October 12	Ta-Nehisi Coates	The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration
Roy Wood, Jr. visits the Justice or Else rally to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, CNN gets ready to host the first Democratic presidential debate, and Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses mass incarceration in the U.S.
2,687	October 13	Richard Dawkins	Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science
Republicans court Paul Ryan for Speaker of the House, Lewis Black examines how businesses attract millennials, and Richard Dawkins discusses "Brief Candle in the Dark."
2,688	October 14	Tom Hiddleston	Crimson Peak
The Best F#@king News Team Ever recaps the Democratic presidential debate, CNN unleashes its best Las Vegas puns, and Tom Hiddleston discusses his movie "Crimson Peak."
2,689	October 15	Jack Black	Goosebumps
The FBI investigates fantasy sports sites for insider trading, an Illinois mayor falls victim to a Twitter parody account, and Jack Black discusses his film "Goosebumps."
2,690	October 19	Martin O'Malley	Martin O'Malley presidential campaign, 2016
CNN declares Hillary Clinton the winner of the first Democratic debate, Donald Trump and Jeb Bush argue on Twitter, and Martin O'Malley discusses his presidential bid.
2,691	October 20	Judah Friedlander	If the Raindrops United: Drawings and Cartoons. ISBN 978-0-3163-0695-9.
Jordan Klepper dissects racial diversity in "Star Wars," Wolf Blitzer shames presidential hopeful Lincoln Chafee, and Judah Friedlander discusses "If the Raindrops United."
2,692	October 21	Brie Larson	Room
Joe Biden decides not to run for president, Jordan Klepper reports on an Illinois couple unable to cash a lottery check due to budget cuts, and Brie Larson discusses "Room."
2,693	October 22	John Harwood	TBA
Hillary Clinton testifies at the eighth Benghazi hearing, Jeb Bush calls Supergirl "hot," and CNBC's John Harwood discusses moderating a Republican presidential debate.

November

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,694	November 2	Fareed Zakaria	Long Road to Hell
President Obama sends ground troops to fight ISIS in Syria, police remain fearful of public scrutiny, and Fareed Zakaria discusses his documentary "Long Road to Hell."
2,695	November 3	Gloria Steinem	My Life on the Road. ISBN 978-0-6794-5620-9.
Jordan Klepper explains why Iowa is afraid of The Daily Show, GOP presidential hopefuls submit their debate demands, and Gloria Steinem discusses "My Life on the Road."
2,696	November 5	Regina King	The Leftovers
The Best F#@king News Team Ever visits Trevor after he has an emergency appendectomy, Desi Lydic examines how Republican officials in Nebraska were able to abolish the state's death penalty through conservative politicking, China ends its one-child policy, and actress Regina King discusses "The Leftovers."
2,697	November 9	Pras	Sweet Micky for President
Presidential hopeful Ben Carson defends his violent past, Ronny Chieng examines outdated voting machines, and Pras discusses "Sweet Micky for President."
2,698	November 10	Dan Price	TBA
Donald Trump calls for a Starbucks boycott, the U.S. builds a $43 million gas station in Afghanistan, and Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price explains his company's salary minimum.
2,699	November 11	Chris Hayes	TBA
Desi Lydic fact-checks GOP presidential candidates' statements from the Republican debate, and MSNBC's Chris Hayes weighs in on the presidential hopefuls.
2,700	November 12	Christine and the Queens	TBA
Jordan Klepper investigates campaign finance reform, Trevor presents The Myanmar Daily Show, and Christine and The Queens perform "Tilted" and "It."
2,701	November 16	David Holbrooke	The Diplomat
Trevor addresses the terrorist attacks in Paris, Desi Lydic fact-checks the latest Democratic debate, and David Holbrooke discusses his documentary "The Diplomat."
2,702	November 17	Timbaland	The Emperor of Sound: A Memoir. ISBN 978-0-0619-3696-8.
Trevor examines the politicization of the ISIS attacks in Paris, Roy Wood Jr. explains why Alabama is refusing Syrian refugees, and Timbaland discusses "The Emperor of Sound."
2,703	November 18	Ted Koppel	Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath. ISBN 978-0-5534-1996-2.
Jessica Williams explains why Ben Carson dropped a foreign policy adviser, Kristen Schaal weighs in on schools that prohibit leggings, and Ted Koppel discusses "Lights Out."
2,704	November 19	David Rees	Going Deep with David Rees
Mike Huckabee equates Syrian refugees with food, a lone Missourian decides the fate of her district's sales tax, and David Rees talks about "Going Deep with David Rees."
2,705	November 30	Spike Lee	Chi-Raq
Donald Trump mocks a handicapped reporter, Jordan Klepper weighs in on a shooting at Planned Parenthood, and filmmaker Spike Lee discusses "Chi-Raq."

December

No.	Original air date	Guest(s)	Promotion
2,706	December 1	Nick Cannon	Chi-Raq
World leaders head to Paris, France for the COP21 climate conference, Jessica Williams searches for a hoverboard that actually flies, and Nick Cannon discusses the film "Chi-Raq." Note: Rapper Chris Brown was originally scheduled to be the guest in this episode, but was quietly replaced shortly before the taping.
2,707	December 2	Lupita Nyong'o	Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Eclipsed
Hacking activist group Anonymous declares war on ISIS, Jordan Klepper examines the food industry, and Lupita Nyong'o discusses "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Eclipsed."
2,708	December 3	Idris Elba	Luther
President Obama addresses a mass shooting in Southern California, Ted Cruz releases hours of raw footage from filming campaign ads, and Idris Elba discusses "Luther."
2,709	December 7	Jon Stewart	Zadroga Act
MSNBC ransacks the home of terrorism suspects on live TV, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to shame Congress into renewing health care for 9/11 first responders.
2,710	December 8	Thomas Perez	TBA
Donald Trump purposes banning all muslims from entering the U.S, Hasan Minhaj discusses positive views on banning all muslims from entering the U.S, and Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez discusses job growth.
2,711	December 9	Marion Cotillard	Macbeth
World leaders aim to stop world temperatures from rising above 2 degrees celsius at the COP21 climate conference in Paris, Adam Lowitt discusses the Republican Jewish Coalition, and Marion Cotillard discusses her new film Macbeth.
2,712	December 10	Michael Strahan	Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life. ISBN 978-1-4767-7568-5.
Gun demand spikes following the San Bernardino shooting, Jordan Klepper investigates gun ownership and "good guy" scenarios in mass shootings, and Michael Strahan discusses his new book Wake up Happy.
2,713	December 14	Andy Cohen	Watch What Happens: Live, Then and Now
ISIS releases a Chinese recruitment song, The Best F#@king News Team debates a controversial zombie nativity scene, and Andy Cohen discusses his miniseries "Then and Now."
2,714	December 15	Pusha T	King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude
Jeb Bush promises to stop spamming his supporters, Donald Trump releases his bill of health, and Pusha T performs "Sunshine" and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets."
2,715	December 16	Will Smith	Concussion
Jeb Bush stands up to Donald Trump during the latest GOP debate, Desi Lydic fact-checks the Republican candidates, and Will Smith discusses the biopic "Concussion."
2,716	December 17	Will Ferrell	Daddy's Home
The Best F#@king News Team reviews the biggest headlines of 2015, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un assembles a pop supergroup, and Will Ferrell chats about "Daddy's Home."