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★ 8.3
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Overall Rating

★ 8.3
S18 E91
#1
★ 7.6

Bassem Youssef

Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.

S18 E144
#2
★ 7.6

Simon Pegg

Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".

S18 E12
#3
★ 7.5

Barack Obama

Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.

S18 E25
#4
★ 7.5

Jon Meacham

The GOP does well among married women, the BBC confronts a decades-long child sex scandal, and Jon Meacham talks "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power".

S18 E112
#5
★ 7.5

No Guests

New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.

S18 E113
#6
★ 7.5

Seth Rogen

Details of the government's domestic surveillance practices emerge, the Best F#@king News Team Ever congratulates John Oliver, and Seth Rogen talks "This Is the End".

S18 E117
#7
★ 7.5

Linda Cardellini

Sarah Palin quits quitting, Iran votes for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's replacement, Sam Bee reports on a bullied majority, and Linda Cardellini talks "Mad Men".

S18 E134
#8
★ 7.5

Tim Gunn

Judge Johnny judges Halliburton, Lance Armstrong and Joe Biden, Pope Francis changes the Catholic tone toward homosexuality, and Tim Gunn talks "Project Runway".

S18 E142
#9
★ 7.5

Joshua Oppenheimer

A judge goes after NYC's stop-and-frisk policies, Jessica Williams demands stop-and-frisk on Wall Street, and Joshua Oppenheimer describes his film, "The Act of Killing".

S18 E143
#10
★ 7.5

Regis Philbin

Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes over The Washington Post, Elon Musk dreams up a supersonic transport capsule, and Regis Philbin describes his sports talk show, "Crowd Goes Wild".

S18 E6
#1
★ 5.3

Ben Affleck

Mitt Romney presents his vague deficit reduction plan, Jessica Williams interviews black Mormons in Utah, and Ben Affleck rescues hostages in "Argo".

S18 E1
#2
★ 5.5

Arnold Schwarzenegger

The Obama and Romney camps aim low at the debates, the White House responds to violence in Libya, and Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses time travel and his book, "Total Recall".

S18 E3
#3
★ 6.0

Rand Paul

An explosive Obama video resurfaces, Stephen Colbert plays the part of Bill O'Reilly, and Rand Paul shares libertarian anecdotes from his book, "Government Bullies".

S18 E46
#4
★ 6.0

Lena Dunham

President Obama addresses gun control, the White House rebuffs a petition to build a Death Star, and Lena Dunham is a Golden Globes newbie.

S18 E34
#5
★ 6.1

Chris Christie

Kate Middleton battles morning sickness, Samantha Bee predicts the royal child's future, and Chris Christie shares details of his hug with Bruce Springsteen.

S18 E35
#6
★ 6.1

Bishop Gene Robinson

Sports commentator Bob Costas switches subjects, Mitch McConnell's plan backfires, and Gene Robinson talks being the first openly gay bishop in Christendom.

S18 E36
#7
★ 6.1

Laura Linney

Michigan and Indiana wage economic warfare, Silvio Berlusconi serenades the Italian electorate, and Laura Linney discusses "Hyde Park on Hudson".

S18 E37
#8
★ 6.1

Cory Booker

Atheists assault Christmas, North Korea's Kim Jong-un averts Armageddon, and Newark Mayor Cory Booker touts his city's economic resurgence.

S18 E2
#9
★ 6.2

Liam Neeson

A Pennsylvania judge rules against the state's voter ID law, John Oliver asks Herman Cain to save America from foreign debt, and Liam Neeson talks kicking ass in "Taken 2".

S18 E4
#10
★ 6.2

Bill O'Reilly

Mitt Romney's lies win the first debate, Barack Obama breaks Chris Matthews, Al Gore ponders elevation sickness, and Bill O'Reilly discusses "Killing Kennedy".

S18 E1
★ 5.5

Arnold Schwarzenegger

The Obama and Romney camps aim low at the debates, the White House responds to violence in Libya, and Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses time travel and his book, "Total Recall".

S18 E2
★ 6.2

Liam Neeson

A Pennsylvania judge rules against the state's voter ID law, John Oliver asks Herman Cain to save America from foreign debt, and Liam Neeson talks kicking ass in "Taken 2".

S18 E3
★ 6.0

Rand Paul

An explosive Obama video resurfaces, Stephen Colbert plays the part of Bill O'Reilly, and Rand Paul shares libertarian anecdotes from his book, "Government Bullies".

S18 E4
★ 6.2

Bill O'Reilly

Mitt Romney's lies win the first debate, Barack Obama breaks Chris Matthews, Al Gore ponders elevation sickness, and Bill O'Reilly discusses "Killing Kennedy".

S18 E5
★ 6.7

Pete Townshend

Slightly lower unemployment numbers spark conservative conspiracy theories, Sesame Street comes under fire, and Pete Townshend discusses his memoir, "Who I Am".

S18 E6
★ 5.3

Ben Affleck

Mitt Romney presents his vague deficit reduction plan, Jessica Williams interviews black Mormons in Utah, and Ben Affleck rescues hostages in "Argo".

S18 E7
★ 6.4

Magic Johnson

President Obama slams Mitt Romney over Big Bird comments, Jason Jones explains the polling of polls, and Magic Johnson reveals the secret to his rivalry with Larry Bird.

S18 E8
★ 7.1

Paul Thomas Anderson

Down-ticket congressional races intensify, John Oliver reports on a fast-growing sector of the US economy, and Paul Thomas Anderson talks writing and directing "The Master".

S18 E9
★ 7.2

J. K. Rowling

Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martha Raddatz draws praise as debate moderator, and author J.K. Rowling discusses writing a novel without magic or Harry Potter.

S18 E10
★ 6.9

Eugene Jarecki

Paul Ryan visits a homeless shelter in Ohio, Herman Cain touches on American exceptionalism, and Eugene Jarecki discusses the war on drugs and "The House I Live In".

S18 E11
★ 6.9

Nate Silver

Barack Obama shows up for the second presidential debate, John Oliver recruits a focus group, and Nate Silver shares his book, "The Signal and the Noise".

S18 E12
★ 7.5

Barack Obama

Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.

S18 E13
★ 6.2

D.L. Hughley

The conservative media exploits an Obama sound bite, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee follow the President's last campaign, and DL Hughley explains "The Endangered List".

S18 E14
★ 6.7

Gerard Butler

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate foreign policy, John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi share closing election arguments, and Gerard Butler talks surfing in "Chasing Mavericks".

S18 E15
★ 6.6

Dakota Meyer

Donald Trump challenges President Obama, military veterans fight the civilian economy, and war hero Dakota Meyer describes a dark day in Afghanistan.

S18 E16
★ 6.9

Nancy Pelosi

Both parties pick winners and losers, an Indiana Senate candidate stirs up controversy, and Nancy Pelosi shares her take on the 2012 presidential election.

S18 E17
★ 6.9

Jon Ronson

Hurricane Sandy reveals government competence, John Oliver and Jason Jones run eighth grade political campaigns, and Jon Ronson shares examples of investigative satire.

S18 E18
★ 6.8

Bob Woodruff

Ohio suffers a storm of political ads, Jason Jones and John Oliver raise student council election funds, and Bob Woodruff promotes the "Stand Up For Heroes" fundraiser.

S18 E19
★ 6.7

Martha Raddatz

The presidential campaigns wind down, John Oliver and Jason Jones coach young politicians, and Martha Raddatz shares the secret to her debate moderating authority.

S18 E20
★ 6.8

Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now

Election night wraps up, the Best F#@king News Team Ever reports future election results, and Samantha Bee interviews undecided voters.

S18 E21
★ 7.1

Nate Silver

Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney, Karl Rove refuses to admit defeat, Fox News plays the blame game, and Nate Silver explains his forecasting methodology.

S18 E22
★ 6.5

Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro

Colorado legalizes marijuana, John Oliver offers a unique interpretation of the election, and Katie Dellamaggiore and Pobo Efekoro talk "Brooklyn Castle".

S18 E23
★ 6.5

Mike Huckabee

New York cleans up after Hurricane Sandy, General Petraeus resigns as head of the CIA, and Mike Huckabee calls for a more inclusive GOP.

S18 E24
★ 7.1

Jason Sudeikis

White House petitioners threaten secession, the Petraeus scandal widens with a second implicated general, and Jason Sudeikis channels Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.

S18 E25
★ 7.5

Jon Meacham

The GOP does well among married women, the BBC confronts a decades-long child sex scandal, and Jon Meacham talks "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power".

S18 E26
★ 6.9

Andrew Napolitano

Mitt Romney accuses President Obama of bribery, Al Madrigal investigates Arizona's legislative landscape, and Andrew Napolitano waxes Constitutional.

S18 E27
★ 6.8

David Nasaw

Israel and Hamas call a ceasefire, God works in mysterious ways, and David Nasaw discusses "The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy".

S18 E28
★ 7.0

Warren Buffett & Carol Loomis

Wal-Mart employees surrender their front row Black Friday seats, several parties receive blame for the Twinkie's death, and Warren Buffett and Carol Loomis talk tax fairness.

S18 E29
★ 6.8

Neil Young

John McCain and Lindsey Graham attack Susan Rice, Marcia Fudge attacks their attack, Jason Jones examines political consulting, and Neil Young brings vinyl sound to digital.

S18 E30
★ 6.5

Calvin Trillin

Mitt Romney joins President Obama for a private White House meeting, John Hodgman threatens to secede, and Calvin Trillin recounts the presidential race in verse.

S18 E31
★ 7.0

Denis Leary

Fox News continues fighting the war on Christmas, Congress debates the filibuster, and Denis Leary spreads holiday cheer in his book, "Merry F**kin' Christmas".

S18 E32
★ 6.6

R.A. Dickey

The left and right debate fiscal cliff resolutions, House Republicans pass on diversity, and Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey describes the brotherhood of the knuckleball.

S18 E33
★ 6.4

Alan Simpson

Senate Republicans oppose the UN's disability rights treaty, Al Madrigal investigates pot-smoking seniors, and Alan Simpson untangles the fiscal cliff.

S18 E34
★ 6.1

Chris Christie

Kate Middleton battles morning sickness, Samantha Bee predicts the royal child's future, and Chris Christie shares details of his hug with Bruce Springsteen.

S18 E35
★ 6.1

Bishop Gene Robinson

Sports commentator Bob Costas switches subjects, Mitch McConnell's plan backfires, and Gene Robinson talks being the first openly gay bishop in Christendom.

S18 E36
★ 6.1

Laura Linney

Michigan and Indiana wage economic warfare, Silvio Berlusconi serenades the Italian electorate, and Laura Linney discusses "Hyde Park on Hudson".

S18 E37
★ 6.1

Cory Booker

Atheists assault Christmas, North Korea's Kim Jong-un averts Armageddon, and Newark Mayor Cory Booker touts his city's economic resurgence.

S18 E38
★ 7.2

Kristen Stewart

California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act face legal hurdles, Wyatt Cenac completes one last investigation, and Kristen Stewart dances in "On the Road".

S18 E39
★ 7.2

Anne Hathaway

America temporarily avoids the Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans vote against a Hurricane Sandy relief package, and Anne Hathaway divulges the ending to "Les Miserables".

S18 E40
★ 6.8

Gen. Stanley McChrystal

America debates gun control, Wayne LaPierre calls for a lunatic database, and retired General Stanley McChrystal discusses his memoir, "My Share of the Task".

S18 E41
★ 6.7

Jeff Bridges

Former AIG CEO Hank Greenberg sues America, Al Madrigal reports on Detroit's Canadian problem, and Jeff Bridges talks "The Dude and the Zen Master".

S18 E42
★ 6.2

Josh Brolin

The government considers minting a trillion dollar coin, Al Gore sells Current TV to Al Jazeera, and Josh Brolin discusses his handsome role in "Gangster Squad".

S18 E43
★ 7.3

Roger Waters

Paul Krugman teaches brand awareness, Jessica Williams parses President Obama's personal diversity, John Oliver investigates investigations, and Roger Waters battles the flu.

S18 E44
★ 6.2

Bob Schieffer

Lance Armstrong opens up to Oprah, Clarence Thomas speaks for the first time in seven years, and Bob Schieffer prepares for his 13th presidential inauguration.

S18 E45
★ 7.2

Jessica Chastain

The White House and the NRA debate gun control measures, House Republicans vote against Hurricane Sandy relief, and Jessica Chastain talks "Zero Dark Thirty".

S18 E46
★ 6.0

Lena Dunham

President Obama addresses gun control, the White House rebuffs a petition to build a Death Star, and Lena Dunham is a Golden Globes newbie.

S18 E47
★ 6.8

Sonia Sotomayor

President Obama is sworn in for a second term, the Best F#@king News Team Ever experiments with inauguration hairstyles, and Sonia Sotomayor talks "My Beloved World".

S18 E48
★ 7.1

Jennifer Lopez

President Obama is sworn in for his second presidential term, Beyonce "sings" the National Anthem, and Jennifer Lopez discusses her new action film, "Parker".

S18 E49
★ 7.2

Missy Cummings

Paul Ryan reviews President Obama's inaugural speech, Israel is no friend to Benjamin Netanyahu, and Missy Cummings shares the many applications of drones.

S18 E50
★ 7.0

Christopher Walken

House Republicans press Hillary Clinton on Benghazi intelligence, China's smog problem helps America's self-esteem, and Christopher Walken talks "Stand Up Guys".

S18 E51
★ 6.7

Bob Costas

Women gain access to front-line combat, North Korea promises to "settle accounts" with the United States, and Bob Costas discusses the American cultures of guns and football.

S18 E52
★ 6.8

Melissa McCarthy

Would-be right-wing homesteaders envision a perfect society, homosexuality comes to the Boy Scouts and the NFL, and Melissa McCarthy blames Jason Bateman for "Identity Thief".

S18 E53
★ 7.0

Al Gore

Republicans reach out to Latino voters, and Al Gore talks climate, democracy, and his book, "The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change".

S18 E54
★ 6.9

Jason Bateman

The Senate investigates a range of gun control measures, President Obama makes a controversial skeet-shooting remark, and Jason Bateman discusses "Identity Thief".

S18 E55
★ 6.6

Michelle Rhee

The Super Bowl suffers a power failure, Chinese hackers infiltrate the New York Times, and education reformer Michelle Rhee discusses her book, "Radical".

S18 E56
★ 6.7

Ray Kelly

Republicans explore alternative methods of voter outreach, Facebook frustrates Germany, and Ray Kelly talks gun control and large sodas.

S18 E57
★ 6.8

Ed Whitacre

The Obama administration is questioned over its legal basis for drone strikes, the British government addresses gay marriage, and Ed Whitacre discusses GM's revival.

S18 E58
★ 6.7

Neil Barofsky

The White House opens up about drones, the United States Postal Service changes its work schedule, and Neil Barofsky talks banks and bailouts.

S18 E59
★ 6.3

George Stephanopoulos

Pope Benedict XVI steps down, Harvard fails to produce the best cheaters, and George Stephanopoulos talks State of the Union addresses past and future.

S18 E60
★ 6.8

Mike Piazza

North Korea goes miniature, Lewis Black looks to the real gun control experts, and Mike Piazza talks baseball, steroids, and his book, "Long Shot".

S18 E61
★ 6.9

Fawzia Koofi

President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Marco Rubio takes a water break, and Fawzia Koofi discusses her book, "The Favored Daughter".

S18 E62
★ 6.7

Susan E. Rice

CNN owns the cruise ship story, John Oliver meets with the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and Susan Rice shares her side of the Benghazi story.

S18 E63
★ 7.1

Alison Brie

Great Britain questions the quality of its fast food, a meteor explosion over Russia fails to resonate, and Alison Brie talks "Community," "Mad Men," and Springsteen.

S18 E64
★ 6.5

Helaine Olen

Republicans revenge themselves on Chuck Hagel, Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, and Helaine Olen discusses her book, "Pound Foolish".

S18 E65
★ 7.0

Steven Brill

The White House vows greater transparency, Jessica Williams joins up with Texas secessionists, and Steven Brill discusses his health care industry investigation.

S18 E66
★ 6.8

Donnie Wahlberg

Mississippi's Dick Molpus is vindicated, Samantha Bee prepares for post-sequester America, and Donnie Wahlberg straddles the police communities of Boston and New York.

S18 E67
★ 6.6

Lori Silverbush & Kristi Jacobson

Dov Hikind addresses the blackface controversy, Robert Gibbs acknowledges the drone program, and Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson discuss hunger and "A Place at the Table".

S18 E68
★ 7.0

R.J. Cutler

Wall Street enjoys a boom, Italy wanders into a religious and political power vacuum, and R.J. Cutler describes "The World According to Dick Cheney".

S18 E69
★ 6.3

Rachel Maddow

Bob Woodward runs afoul of the White House, Jason Jones battles maple syrup addiction, and Rachel Maddow decodes the Supreme Court.

S18 E70
★ 7.0

Paul Rudd

Congress punishes itself by not punishing itself, Dennis Rodman reaches out to Kim Jong-un, and Paul Rudd discusses his life on the Supreme Court.

S18 E71
★ 6.9

Sandra Day O'Connor

The Supreme Court reconsiders the Voting Rights Act, and Sandra Day O'Connor discusses her life on the bench and her book, "Out of Order".

S18 E72
★ 7.2

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Rand Paul filibusters for real, Al Madrigal questions Puerto Rico's desire for statehood, and Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the Russian meteor event.

S18 E73
★ 6.3

Tom Coughlin

Biological imperatives end Rand Paul's filibuster, potential papal successors gather in Rome, and Tom Coughlin discusses his book, "Earn the Right to Win".

S18 E74
★ 7.1

Peter Dinklage

Barack Obama brokers Middle Eastern peace, Al Madrigal investigates a lesser-known form of gun violence, and "Game of Thrones"' Peter Dinklage coins a phrase.

S18 E75
★ 7.0

Michael Moss

Republicans reboot, Larry Wilmore offers the GOP minority outreach advice, and "Salt Sugar Fat" author Michael Moss shares processed food industry secrets.

S18 E76
★ 6.7

Eva Mendes

Government doesn't work for returning veterans, the Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage, and Eva Mendes talks "The Place Beyond the Pines".

S18 E77
★ 6.7

Denise Kiernan

The Supreme Court hears gay marriage arguments, Rupert Murdoch looks to expand his reach in LA, and Denise Kiernan investigates the women of the Manhattan Project.

S18 E78
★ 6.5

Mary Roach

Egypt suffers democratic growing pains, John Oliver investigates violence against guns, and Mary Roach demystifies the digestive process.

S18 E79
★ 6.8

Jonathan Sperber

Kim Jong-un fails to take the hint, Pope Francis I makes his mark, and author Jonathan Sperber delves into the personal life of Karl Marx.

S18 E80
★ 7.2

Sheryl Sandberg

Congress anonymously supports genetically modified food, Republicans look to re-rebrand, and Sheryl Sandberg offers suggestions to close the gender gap.

S18 E81
★ 6.9

Danny Boyle

Rutgers University fires its basketball coach, CNN evolves goats and the news, the Department of Veterans Affairs needs help, and Danny Boyle talks "Trance" and the Queen.

S18 E82
★ 7.0

David Stockman

President Obama's budget proposal satisfies no one, Jessica Williams talks pubic lice with John Waters, and David Stockman predicts another economic crash.

S18 E83
★ 7.1

Jimmy Carter

Virginia's "Cooch" revives the state's anti-sodomy laws, a Tennessee lawmaker takes on the young and poor, and Jimmy Carter celebrates his defeat of the guinea worm.

S18 E84
★ 7.1

Ken Burns

Senate Republicans thwart the UN's assault on the Second Amendment, China tunes in, and Ken Burns seeks justice in "The Central Park Five".

S18 E85
★ 7.1

Edie Falco

"Crazy" Rand Paul visits Howard University, Aasif Mandvi delves into the complicated financial world of student athletics, and Edie Falco talks theater and "Nurse Jackie".

S18 E86
★ 6.5

Tom Cruise

The Senate proposes a long and arduous "path to citizenship," Lewis Black takes on poverty in America, and an ageless Tom Cruise talks "Oblivion".

S18 E87
★ 7.4

Ricky Gervais

CNN goes down speculation road, the United States is accused of torture, and Ricky Gervais brings back his character from "The Office".

S18 E88
★ 7.0

Mark Mazzetti

The Senate fails once again, John Oliver proves that gun control actually does work, and Mark Mazzetti sheds light on the CIA's secret wars.

S18 E89
★ 6.9

Christina Hendricks

The Czech Republic ambassador clears the air, CNN covers every moment of the Boston manhunt, and Christina Hendricks considers possible "Mad Men" spinoffs.

S18 E90
★ 7.0

Salman Rushdie

The STOCK Act gets the Congressional treatment, John Oliver continues his Australian gun control investigation, and writer Salman Rushdie transitions to filmmaking.

S18 E91
★ 7.6

Bassem Youssef

Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.

S18 E92
★ 7.2

Vali Nasr

The George W. Bush Presidential Library opens for business, John Oliver concludes his investigation of Australian gun control, and Vali Nasr analyzes American foreign policy.

S18 E93
★ 7.2

Jon Hamm

Congress feels the sequester pinch, the Elvis impersonator accused of mailing ricin to government officials is found innocent, and Jon Hamm talks "Mad Men"'s sixth season.

S18 E94
★ 7.4

Robert Downey Jr

Syria questions America's resolve and line-drawing ability, longtime NBA center Jason Collins comes out as gay, and Robert Downey Jr. dons his "Iron Man 3" promotional suit.

S18 E95
★ 6.8

Kay Bailey Hutchison

Guantanamo goes on hunger strike, Ted Cruz rankles everybody, and Kay Bailey Hutchison identifies Texas' independent roots.

S18 E96
★ 6.5

Eric Greitens

Paper joins the axis of evil, the Best F#@king News Team Ever tracks down a fugitive document, and Eric Greitens lays out his plan to help returning veterans.

S18 E97
★ 7.1

Christiane Amanpour

The NRA does its best CPAC impression, and Christiane Amanpour bets on CNN's resurgence.

S18 E98
★ 7.2

Mindy Kaling

Chris Christie goes under the knife, Jessica Williams learns the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo, and Mindy Kaling divulges her Met Ball 2013 punk credentials.

S18 E99
★ 6.9

Carey Mulligan

Benghazi-gate continues apace, CNN pulls a fast one, and Carey Mulligan immerses herself in the flapper culture of "The Great Gatsby".

S18 E100
★ 6.9

David Sedaris

The Jodi Arias trial ends, Aasif Mandvi steers wayward youth away from dead end college degrees, and David Sedaris talks "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls".

S18 E101
★ 7.2

J.J. Abrams

The IRS apologizes for targeting conservative political groups, the government does something right, and J.J. Abrams notes the differences between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars".

S18 E102
★ 6.9

Nathan Lane

President Obama takes a question about the IRS, Jessica Williams counsels a wayward conservative, and Nathan Lane shares his personal theme song.

S18 E103
★ 7.1

Olympia Snowe

The Obama administration is hit by Hurricane Scandy, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney call for more government accountability, and Olympia Snowe considers bipartisanship.

S18 E104
★ 7.2

George Packer

The 2016 presidential election heats up, Disney neglects its parenting duties, and George Packer surveys three decades of American life in his book, "The Unwinding".

S18 E105
★ 6.5

Ellen Page

The Obama administration deploys some guy to do damage control, China flushes away all traces of a mysterious ooze, and Ellen Page sings Canada's praises.

S18 E106
★ 7.3

Phil Jackson

Toronto's mayor learns that crack is whack, Al Madrigal tracks down former MSNBC pundit Dylan Ratigan, and Phil Jackson talks basketball and managing big egos.

S18 E107
★ 7.0

Bill O'Reilly

The IRS proves short on answers, Apple answers for its tax dodge, Peggy Noonan ranks presidential scandals, and Bill O'Reilly considers the Obama administration's troubles.

S18 E108
★ 7.3

Morgan Freeman

The Obama administration prosecutes dangerous potheads and journalists, Jason Jones measures conservative reactions to IRS profiling, and Morgan Freeman waxes scientific.

S18 E109
★ 7.2

Maxim Pozdorovkin & Mike Lerner

The IRS gets a taste of its own medicine, John McCain visits Syrian rebels, and Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin explain the meaning of Pussy Riot.

S18 E110
★ 7.2

Brian Williams

China wins the Iraq War, health officials warn of a global MERS epidemic, and Brian Williams weighs in on press freedoms.

S18 E111
★ 7.1

Jon Favreau

Chris Christie calls for a special election, Jessica Williams observes Tennessee's signature health care initiative, and Jon Favreau looks back on his White House days.

S18 E112
★ 7.5

No Guests

New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.

S18 E113
★ 7.5

Seth Rogen

Details of the government's domestic surveillance practices emerge, the Best F#@king News Team Ever congratulates John Oliver, and Seth Rogen talks "This Is the End".

S18 E114
★ 7.3

Armando Iannucci

Republican senators respond to the NSA surveillance controversy, Al Madrigal exposes undercover whistleblowers, and Armando Iannucci talks American politics and "Veep".

S18 E115
★ 7.2

Mavis Staples

The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".

S18 E116
★ 7.4

Fareed Zakaria

The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".

S18 E117
★ 7.5

Linda Cardellini

Sarah Palin quits quitting, Iran votes for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's replacement, Sam Bee reports on a bullied majority, and Linda Cardellini talks "Mad Men".

S18 E118
★ 6.9

Jim Gaffigan

The Senate nearly accomplishes something, Mick Foley issues an immigration reform challenge, and Jim Gaffigan reflects on fatherhood.

S18 E119
★ 6.8

Dawn Porter

President Obama doesn't feel the love in Germany, the Supreme Court rules on human gene patenting, and Dawn Porter reflects on underappreciated public defenders.

S18 E120
★ 6.7

Tom Brokaw

Paula Deen finds herself embroiled in controversy, old-timey gangster stories dominate the news, and Tom Brokaw discusses technological innovations in news.

S18 E121
★ 7.2

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Jason Jones learns about the Canadian financial services industry, Edward Snowden eludes the media and the authorities, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "White House Down".

S18 E122
★ 7.2

Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson

The Supreme Court takes on the Voting Rights Act, George Zimmerman's lawyer starts the trial with a joke, and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson links hip hop and "The Cosby Show".

S18 E123
★ 6.7

Josh Fox

The Best F#@king News Team Ever responds to the Supreme Court's DOMA decision, Kristen Schaal cheers Wendy Davis, and Josh Fox discusses his film, "Gasland Part II".

S18 E124
★ 7.3

Tom Goldstein

Jon Stewart says hello, Justice Scalia objects to the DOMA ruling, Edward Snowden turns up in a Moscow airport, and Tom Goldstein explains the Supreme Court's decisions.

S18 E125
★ 7.0

Aaron Sorkin

The George Zimmerman murder trial concludes, Al Madrigal questions Latinos about other Latinos, and Aaron Sorkin talks CNN and "The Newsroom".

S18 E126
★ 7.3

Helen Mirren

The Senate avoids destroying itself, Kate Middleton's unborn child keeps his or her fans waiting, and Helen Mirren explains why she enjoys touching celebrities.

S18 E127
★ 7.1

Reza Aslan

Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner poll well in NYC, Lewis Black responds to Rick Perry's job offer, and Reza Aslan considers the historical Jesus in his book, "Zealot".

S18 E128
★ 7.2

Sarah Vowell

Egyptians mark the end of democracy, CNN rocks the news, and Sarah Vowell sits in for her friend, the late David Rakoff.

S18 E129
★ 7.4

Louis C.K.

A royal son is born, Edward Snowden considers moving out of the Moscow airport, Detroit goes bankrupt, and Louis C.K. talks Woody Allen and "Blue Jasmine".

S18 E130
★ 7.3

Richard Haass

The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the royal birth, and foreign policy expert Richard Haass reflects on the importance of domestic stability.

S18 E131
★ 7.2

Shailene Woodley

Anthony Weiner becomes Carlos Danger, Larry Wilmore begins a conversation on race, and Shailene Woodley discusses "The Spectacular".

S18 E132
★ 7.2

Bob Bradley

Goldman Sachs gets into the aluminum game, Aasif Mandvi tries convincing someone to run for Congress, and Bob Bradley talks Egyptian soccer and the World Cup.

S18 E133
★ 7.2

Mark Leibovich

Edward Snowden receives a literary care package, Congress agrees on something, Anthony Weiner gets more bad news, and Mark Leibovich surveys the Washington landscape.

S18 E134
★ 7.5

Tim Gunn

Judge Johnny judges Halliburton, Lance Armstrong and Joe Biden, Pope Francis changes the Catholic tone toward homosexuality, and Tim Gunn talks "Project Runway".

S18 E135
★ 7.3

Hank Azaria

Congress continues being unpopular, Jason Jones travels to Kentucky, Anthony Weiner 9/11s his d**k pics, and Hank Azaria discusses "Lovelace".

S18 E136
★ 7.4

Colin Quinn

America's fast food workers demand better pay, Hillary Clinton's lunch ignites 2016 election buzz, and Colin Quinn teaches Constitutional history.

S18 E137
★ 7.2

Neal Thompson

The 2016 Republican presidential field expands, politics engulfs sports and the royal baby, and Neal Thompson recounts the life of Robert Ripley in "A Curious Man".

S18 E138
★ 7.3

Liam Hemsworth

Tax reform terrifies politicians who want tax reform, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee debate the race question, and Liam Hemsworth talks sports and white-collar crime.

S18 E139
★ 7.1

Lake Bell

President Obama breaks his date with Vladimir Putin, David Cameron takes away England's porn, "Shark Week" is engulfed in shark-troversy, and Lake Bell talks filmmaking.

S18 E140
★ 7.3

Kirsten Gillibrand

The SEC holds big banks accountable in small ways, Obama speaks out on sexual assault in the military, and Kirsten Gillibrand criticizes how the military handles such cases.

S18 E141
★ 6.7

Rand Paul

Chris Matthews makes 2016 election predictions, Australia's federal candidates slip up, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns pro-pot, and Senator Rand Paul talks health care.

S18 E142
★ 7.5

Joshua Oppenheimer

A judge goes after NYC's stop-and-frisk policies, Jessica Williams demands stop-and-frisk on Wall Street, and Joshua Oppenheimer describes his film, "The Act of Killing".

S18 E143
★ 7.5

Regis Philbin

Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes over The Washington Post, Elon Musk dreams up a supersonic transport capsule, and Regis Philbin describes his sports talk show, "Crowd Goes Wild".

S18 E144
★ 7.6

Simon Pegg

Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".

S18 E145
★ 7.5

Andrew Harper

Jon returns from the Middle East, Syria crosses America's red line, and Andrew Harper explains the reality for Syrian refugees in Jordan.

S18 E146
★ 7.0

Mario Livio

John McCain shows his poker face, Samantha Bee searches for common ground with Russia, and Mario Livio shares some of science's greatest blunders.

S18 E147
★ 7.4

Michael C. Hall

The New York City Democratic mayoral candidates debate the issues, Anthony Weiner fights back, and Michael C. Hall discusses the final season of "Dexter."

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
20 ★ 7.3 142
★ 9.4 Jon Stewart's Final Episode
★ 6.3 Amy Schumer
19 ★ 7.3 159
★ 8.1 Ricky Gervais
★ 6.3 Bill Cosby
18 ★ 6.9 147
★ 7.6 Bassem Youssef
★ 5.3 Ben Affleck
15 ★ 6.8 1
★ 6.8 Jennifer Aniston
★ 6.8 Jennifer Aniston
29 ★ 6.6 9
★ 7.0 October 10, 2024 - Eric Idle
★ 6.1 February 22, 2024 - Jason Isbell
22 ★ 6.4 159
★ 8.0 Tomi Lahren
★ 4.3 Robert Sapolsky
21 ★ 6.3 161
★ 7.5 Jon Stewart
★ 5.3 Lilly Singh
16 ★ 6.1 1
★ 6.1 Jennifer Aniston
★ 6.1 Jennifer Aniston
23 ★ 6.0 120
★ 7.4 Tiffany Haddish
★ 4.9 Liz Claman
27 ★ 5.7 137
★ 6.5 Elliot Page
★ 4.2 Evan Rachel Wood
26 ★ 5.3 32
★ 5.8 September 30, 2020 - Al Sharpton & John Cena
★ 4.5 Selma van de Perre
28 ★ 4.6 15
★ 7.2 December 8, 2022 - Neal Brennan
★ 2.6 November 28, 2022 - Will Smith