The Daily Show
TONIGHT: Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding Cats, A Life in Politics". Plus, Samantha Bee investigates "Ousted Councilmen."
Episodes
Paul Giamatti
TONIGHT: Star of "Sideways", Paul Giamatti! Paul Giamatti talks about what it's like to appear in an intelligent, well-acted film.
Don Cheadle
TONIGHT: Actor Don Cheadle talks about his role in the film "Hotel Rwanda".
Howard Zinn
TONIGHT: Author Howard Zinn!
John Grisham
TONIGHT: Author John Grisham!
Samuel Jackson
TONIGHT: Actor Samuel Jackson! Samuel L. Jackson talks about his new film and the many other films he's made this year.
Dennis Quaid
TONIGHT: Actor Dennis Quaid! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
Annette Benning
TONIGHT: Actress Annette Benning!
Brian Ross
TONIGHT: ABC Reporter, Brian Ross!
Jim Wallis
TONIGHT: Author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It", Jim Wallis!
Michael Beschloss
TONIGHT: Author Michael Beschloss!
Joe Lieberman
TONIGHT: Senator Joe Lieberman! Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman talks about his secret to getting along with the Republican party.
Richard Viguerie
TONIGHT: Author of "America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alternative Media to Take Power", Richard Viguerie!
Seymour Hersh
TONIGHT: Author of "Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib", Seymour Hersh!
John Leguizamo
TONIGHT: Actor John Leguizamo! John Leguizamo talks about Sundance, skiing, and being named a sexy hombre.
Christine Todd Whitman
TONIGHT: Former head of the EPA, Christine Todd Whitman! Christine Todd Whitman talks about her new book "It's My Party Too."
Fareed Zakaria
TONIGHT: Author of "The Future of Freedom", Fareed Zakaria!
Paula Abdul
TONIGHT: Judge on "American Idol", Paula Abdul!
Anderson Cooper
TONIGHT: Host of "Anderson Cooper 360", Anderson Cooper!
Joe Klein
TONIGHT: Author, Joe Klein!
Redmond O'Hanlon
TONIGHT: Author Redmond O'Hanlon!
Eric Idle
TONIGHT: Member of "Monty Python", Eric Idle!
Alan Cumming
TONIGHT: Actor Alan Cumming! Alan Cumming talks to Jon about the myriad double entendres that can be derived from his name. Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
Mark Mills
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Rachel Weisz
TONIGHT: Star of "Constantine", Rachel Weisz!
Peter Jennings
TONIGHT: Host of "Peter Jennings Reporting: UFOs - Seeing Is Believing", Peter Jennings!
Christina Ricci
TONIGHT: Star of "Cursed", Christina Ricci! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
Ben Nelson
TONIGHT: Senator Ben Nelson! Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson talks to Jon about the joys of being nicknamed by George W.
Nancy Soderberg
TONIGHT: Author of "The Superpower Myth: The Use and Misuse of American Might", Nancy Soderberg!
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
TONIGHT: Star of "Be Cool", The Rock! The Rock discusses transitioning from the art of beating people up to film.
Ari Fleischer
TONIGHT: Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer discusses whether the press corps is obsolete.
Melissa Boyle Mahle
TONIGHT: Author of "Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11", Melissa Boyle Mahle!
Brian Williams
TONIGHT: Jon helps NBC News Anchor Brian Williams tell the difference between the Daily Show and his news.
Bruce Willis
TONIGHT: Actor Bruce Willis talks about his new movie, "Hostage".
Paul Krugman
TONIGHT: Economist Paul Krugman talks about his new book and the potential collapse of the New Deal.
Harry Frankfurt
TONIGHT: Princeton philosophy professor Harry Frankfurt talks about his book "On Bullshit".
Tom Fenton
TONIGHT: Author Tom Fenton explains why the news business is at an all-time low.
Rev. Al Green
TONIGHT: Guest star is the Reverend Al Green. The Reverend Al sings to Jon and analyzes the power of his own voice.
Craig Ferguson
TONIGHT: Craid Ferguson, the host of the Late Late Show, guest stars. Craig Ferguson tends to classify himself only with puppets.
Sandra Bullock
TONIGHT: Actress Sandra Bullock guest stars. Sandra Bullock discusses the sexy power of shooting an automatic weapon.
Catherine Keener
TONIGHT: Star of "The Interpreter," Catherine Keener. Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.
Ozzy Osbourne
Steve Carell, who has been off the show for more than a year, working on other shows, made a cameo in a bit on the show.
The RZA
TONIGHT: Member of "Wu-Tang", The RZA!
Reggie Miller
Steve Carell made a cameo in a bit on the show, as Produce Pete. This is Steve's second appearance in the past few days, after being away for more than a year.
Thomas Friedman
TONIGHT: New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman talks about his new book, "The World is Flat."
Matthew McConaughey
TONIGHT: Star of "Sahara", Matthew McConaughey.
Drew Barrymore
TONIGHT: Actress Drew Barrymore guest stars. Drew Barrymore talks about bum rushing the Red Sox.
Byron York
TONIGHT: Author of "The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy", Byron York! Plus, Colbert reports on "Tattoo Discrimination."
Senator Bob Dole
TONIGHT: Author of "One Soldier's Story: A Memoir," Senator Bob Dole! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.
John P. Avlon
TONIGHT: Author of "Independent Nation," John P. Avlon! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Promoting the US."
David Duchovny
TONIGHT: Star of "Trust the Man," David Duchovny! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Casting a Town Hall Meeting."
Robert Reich
TONIGHT: Robert Reich discusses his book, "Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America." Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".
Sarah Vowell
TONIGHT: Author of "Assassination Vacation," Sarah Vowell!
Dennis Miller
TONIGHT: Host of CNBC's "Dennis Miller," Dennis Miller! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Dormaid."
Reza Aslan
TONIGHT: Author of "No god but God," Reza Aslan! Plus, "International Pamphlet."
Floyd Abrams
TONIGHT: Author of "Speaking Freely", Floyd Abrams! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Tax Shelter."
Ice Cube
TONIGHT: Star of "XXX: State of the Union," Ice Cube! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Weyco, Inc."
Christina Hoff Sommers
TONIGHT: Author of "One Nation Under Therapy," Christina Hoff Somers! Plus, "International Pamphlet."
Steve Levitt
TONIGHT: Author of "Freakonomics," Steve Levitt!
Zell Miller
TONIGHT: Author of "A Deficit Of Decency," and US Senator from Georgia, Zell Miller.
Christiane Amanpour
TONIGHT: CNN International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on the "Rick James Sign."
Martin Short
TONIGHT: Star of "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood," Martin Short! Plus, Jon investigates the use of web logs on television in "Blogisphere."
Tom Ridge
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge! Plus, Bob Wiltfong reports on "Sexy Cheerleading Band."
Kathleen Turner
TONIGHT: Star of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Kathleen Turner!
Wanda Sykes
TONIGHT: Star of "Monster-in-Law," Wanda Sykes! Samantha Bee reports on "Heavy Betting." Plus, Jon investigates the use of web logs on television in "Blogisphere."
Al Roker
TONIGHT: Star of "The Today Show", Al Roker. Plus, Lewis Black drops by with another segment of "Back In Black."
Tracey Ullman
TONIGHT: Comedian and actress Tracey Ullman.
Gerald Posner
TONIGHT: Author of "Secrets of the Kingdom," Gerald Posner! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."
Bo Bice
TONIGHT: Runner-up of "American Idol," Bo Bice! Plus, the latest headlines!
Russell Crowe
TONIGHT: Star of "Cinderella Man," Russell Crowe! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Man Saves Chicken Tale of Survival."
Newt Gingrich
TONIGHT: Author of "Never Call Retreat," Newt Gingrich! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".
Steven Johnson
TONIGHT: Author of "Everything Bad Is Good for You," Steven Johnson! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Guns for Tots Revisited."
Colin Powell
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell! Plus, the latest headlines!
Matt Lauer
TONIGHT: Co-Anchor of "The Today Show," Matt Lauer! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Wal-Mart Union."
Larry Diamond
TONIGHT: Author of "Squandered Victory : The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy to Iraq", Larry Diamond! Plus the latest headlines!
Will Ferrell
TONIGHT: Star of "Bewitched," Will Ferrell!
Flynt Leverett
TONIGHT: Author of "Inheriting Syria," Flynt Leverett! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Speedo Ban."
Kenneth Timmerman
TONIGHT: Author of "Countdown to Crisis," Kenneth Timmerman!
Ringo Starr
TONIGHT: Musician, Ringo Starr! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Visiting America."
Dwight Yoakam
TONIGHT: Musician, Dwight Yoakam! Dwight was on promoting his new CD, "Blame The Vain". Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black" and the latest headlines!
Bill Moyers
TONIGHT: Journalist, Bill Moyers! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Bullying."
Howard Dean
TONIGHT: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Republican Party Chairmen."
Hanna Rosin
TONIGHT: Hanna Rosin! Plus, Jon discusses the President's current agenda.
Morgan Spurlock
TONIGHT: Executive Producer of "30 Days," Morgan Spurlock! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black."
Marci Hamilton
TONIGHT: Author of "God vs. the Gavel," Marci Hamilton! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "The Fountain of Youth."
Matt Taibbi
TONIGHT: Author of "Spanking the Donkey," Matt Taibbi! Plus, "Wide World Quasi Sports."
Bernard Goldberg
TONIGHT: Author of "100 People Who Are Screwing Up America," Bernard Goldberg! Plus Stephen Colbert reports on Network Storm Tracker Coverage.
Michael Isikoff
TONIGHT: Newsweek editor, Michael Isikoff! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Harry Potter Book Security."
Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein
TONIGHT: Washington Post editors, Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein!
Billy Bob Thornton
TONIGHT: Star of "Bad News Bears," Billy Bob Thornton! Plus Lewis "Back In" Black.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
TONIGHT: Co-Host of "Ring of Fire," Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.! Plus, Rob Corddry and Ed Helms report on the President's Supreme Court nominee.
Fareed Zakaria
TONIGHT: Editor of Newsweek International, Fareed Zakaria! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Schwarzenegger Pothole."
Senator Rick Santorum
TONIGHT: Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Lance Armstrong's recent win of the Tour de France.
Diane Lane
TONIGHT: Star of "Must Love Dogs," Diane Lane! Samantha Bee reports on "Gay Nascar. Plus, Lewis Black is back for another "Back In Black" segment.
Bob Costas
TONIGHT: Host of "On the Record," Bob Costas! Plus, Jon Stewart reports on the news that Eliot Spitzer, New York State Attorney General, has brought a suit against the music industry regarding Payola - the illegal practice of record companies paying radio stations and disc jockeys to play particular songs.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
TONIGHT: Star of "Happy Endings," Maggie Gyllenhaal! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".
Senator Joe Biden
TONIGHT: Senator Joe Biden, D-Delaware!
John Crawford
TONIGHT: Author of "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell," John Crawford! Plus, the latest headlines.
Miles O'Brien
TONIGHT: Anchor of CNN's "American Morning," Miles O'Brien! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Cooter."
Paul Rudd
TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Paul Rudd! Plus, the first installment of "Indecision 2008."
Kate Hudson
TONIGHT: Star of "The Skeleton Key", Kate Hudson. Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Ethanol.
John Hockenberry
TONIGHT: Journalist, John Hockenberry! Plus, the latest headlines!
Andre Benjamin
TONIGHT: Star of "Four Brothers," Andre Benjamin! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God".
Steve Carell
TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Steve Carell! Plus, the latest headlines.
Seymour Hersh
TONIGHT: Investigative journalist, Seymour Hersh! Plus, Ed Helms visits the Bassmaster Classic Tournament in Pittsburgh to meet the sport's most controversial figure in "Punk Bass Fisherman."
John Irving
TONIGHT: Author of "Until I Find You," John Irving! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "So You Want to be a Supreme Court Judge?"
John Richardson
TONIGHT: Author of "My Father The Spy," John H. Richardson! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black!
Chris Wallace
TONIGHT: Host of "FOX News Sunday," Chris Wallace! Plus, the latest headlines!
Rachel Weisz
TONIGHT: Star of "The Constant Gardener," Rachel Weisz! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God."
Sen. Trent Lott
TONIGHT: Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding Cats, A Life in Politics". Plus, Samantha Bee investigates "Ousted Councilmen."
Christopher Hitchens
TONIGHT: Author of "Thomas Jefferson : Author of America," Christopher Hitchens! Plus, the latest headlines!
Dr. Marc Siegel
TONIGHT: Author of "False Alarm," Dr. Marc Siegel! Plus, the latest headlines!
Samuel L. Jackson
TONIGHT: Star of "The Man," Samuel L. Jackson! Plus, the latest headlines!
Brian Williams
TONIGHT: Host/Anchor of "NBC Nightly News", Brian Williams!
Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 1
TONIGHT: Author of "The Republican War on Science," Chris Mooney! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" in Dayton, TN. This is Day 1 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 2
TONIGHT: Author of "A Man without a Country ", Kurt Vonnegut! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" at the Bronx Zoo. This is Day 2 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 3
TONIGHT: Guest Panel! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour" at a Creationist gift shop. This is Day 3 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 4
TONIGHT: Star of "Proof", actress, Gwyneth Paltrow! This is Day 4 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
Alan Alda
TONIGHT: Author of "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed," Alan Alda! Plus, new correspondent Dan Bakkedahl reports on "Bumvertising."
Ricky Gervais
TONIGHT: Star of "The Office", Ricky Gervais! Plus, Jon takes a relatively closer look at the history of the White House press secretary.
George Clooney
TONIGHT: Star of "Good Night, and Good Luck", George Clooney! Plus the latest headlines.
Dr. Irwin Redlener
TONIGHT: Director, at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Dr. Irwin Redlener. Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".
Viggo Mortensen
TONIGHT: Star of "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen!
Jeff Garlin
TONIGHT: Star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Jeff Garlin!
Sen. Chuck Schumer
TONIGHT: Senator of New York, Senator Charles Schumer!
David Rakoff
TONIGHT: Author of "Don't Get Too Comfortable", David Rakoff! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black!"
Cameron Diaz
TONIGHT: Star of "In Her Shoes", Cameron Diaz! Plus, Nate Corddry reports on the "U.S.S. Iowa."
Senator John Edwards
TONIGHT: Former Democratic Senator, John Edwards!
Philip Seymour Hoffman
TONIGHT: Star of "Capote," Philip Seymour Hoffman! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Girls Gone Wild for Kartrina Relief Aid."
Dolly Parton
TONIGHT: Country singer, Dolly Parton!
Bill O'Reilly
TONIGHT: Host of "The O'Reilly Factor", Bill O'Reilly! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Louis Freeh
TONIGHT: Author of "My FBI", Louis Freeh! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God".
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
TONIGHT: Star of Doom, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
Bill Kristol
TONIGHT: Managing editor of "The Weekly Standard", Bill Kristol! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black".
Al Franken
TONIGHT: Author of "The Truth (with jokes)", Al Franken!
Doris Kearns Goodwin
TONIGHT: Author of "Team of Rivals", Doris Kearns Goodwin!
Janis Karpinski
TONIGHT: Author of "One Woman's Army", Janis Karpinski!
D.L. Hughley
TONIGHT: Host of Weekends at the D.L., D.L. Hughley!
Sen. Barbara Boxer
TONIGHT: California Senator, Barbara Boxer!
Mike Wallace
TONIGHT: Author of Between You and Me: A Memoir, Mike Wallace! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."
Robert Ray
TONIGHT: The former independent counsel who investigated the Monica Lewinsky case and Whitewater during the Clinton years, Robert Ray!
Sen. Barack Obama
TONIGHT: Democratic Senator from Illinois, Barak Obama!
Sen. John McCain
TONIGHT: Republican Senator from Arizona, John McCain!
Keira Knightley
TONIGHT: Star of "Pride & Prejudice," Keira Knightley! Plus Rob Corddry on "You Paid For It ... With Your Money," and Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Chris Elliott
TONIGHT: Author of "The Shroud of the Thwacker", Chris Elliott! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry!
Martha Stewart
TONIGHT: Star of Martha and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart!
Rosario Dawson
TONIGHT: Star of Rent, Rosario Dawson! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
John Hodgman
TONIGHT: Author of "The Areas of My Expertise", John Hodgman!
Richard Clarke
TONIGHT: Author of "The Scorpion's Gate", Richard Clarke!
Adrien Brody
TONIGHT: Star of "King Kong", Adrien Brody!
Peggy Noonan
TONIGHT: Author of John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father, Peggy Noonan!
Nancy Pelosi
TONIGHT: California Congresswoman, Nancy Pelosi!
The White Stripes
TONIGHT: The White Stripes perform!
President Jimmy Carter
TONIGHT: Author of Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis, former President Jimmy Carter!
Michelle Yeoh
TONIGHT: Star of Memoirs of a Geisha, Michelle Yeoh!
David McCullough
TONIGHT: Author and historian, David McCullough!
Ken Auletta
TONIGHT: Editor of The New Yorker, Ken Auletta!
Howard Stern
TONIGHT: Radio talk show host, Howard Stern!
Tom Brokaw
TONIGHT: Former anchor of NBC Nightly News, Tom Brokaw!
Sarah Jessica Parker
TONIGHT: Star of The Family Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker!