The Daily Show
Season 11
2006161 episodes
Episode 1
George Packer
Jan 4, 2006
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
TONIGHT: Author of The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq, George Packer!
Episode 2
Pierce Brosnan
Jan 5, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor, Pierce Brosnan! Also, Jason Jones with "Spear Pressure."
Episode 3
James Risen
Jan 9, 2006
TONIGHT: NY Times reporter and author of State of War, James Risen!
Episode 4
Albert Brooks
Jan 10, 2006
TONIGHT: Star of Finding Comedy in the Muslim World, actor and filmmaker, Albert Brooks!
Episode 5
Peter Bergen
Jan 11, 2006
TONIGHT: CNN's terrorism analyst, Peter Bergen!
Episode 6
Edward Lazarus
Jan 12, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court, Edward Lazarus!
Episode 7
Eugene Jarecki
Jan 16, 2006
TONIGHT: Documentary film maker, Eugene Jarecki! Also, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God."
Episode 8
L. Paul Bremer
Jan 17, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope and former Head of Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, L. Paul Bremer!
Episode 9
James Woolsey
Jan 18, 2006
TONIGHT: Former CIA Director, James Woolsey!
Episode 10
Josh Lucas
Jan 19, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Glory Road, Josh Lucas! Also, Nate Corddry with an American Resolution.
Episode 11
Fred Barnes
Jan 23, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Rebel-in-Chief: How George W. Bush Is Redefining the Conservative Movement and Transforming America, Fred Barnes!
Episode 12
Reza Aslan
Jan 24, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, Reza Aslan!
Episode 13
Anthony Hopkins
Jan 25, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of The World's Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins! Plus "New Year's Resolution" with Ed Helms!
Episode 14
Bernard-Henri Levy
Jan 26, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville, Bernard-Henri Levy!
Episode 15
Randy Jackson
Jan 30, 2006
TONIGHT: Judge on American Idol, Randy Jackson!
Episode 16
Charles Barkley
Jan 31, 2006
TONIGHT: Retired NBA Star, Charles Barkley!
Episode 17
Michael Beschloss
Feb 1, 2006
TONIGHT: Author and historian, Michael Beschloss!
Episode 18
Robert O'Harrow, Jr.
Feb 2, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of No Place to Hide: Behind the Scenes of Our Emerging Surveillance Society, Robert O'Harrow, Jr.! Plus, "New Year's Resolution" with Dan Bakkedahl!
Episode 19
Torie Clarke
Feb 7, 2006
TONIGHT: Former Assistant Defense Secretary for Public Affairs, Torie Clarke! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week In God!"
Episode 20
Harrison Ford
Feb 8, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Firewall, Harrison Ford! Also, the first installment of "Klassic Kolbert."
Episode 21
Will Arnett
Feb 9, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Arrested Development, Will Arnett!
Episode 22
Mike Mullane
Feb 13, 2006
TONIGHT: Astronaut, Mike Mullane!
Episode 23
Peter Tertzakian
Feb 14, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World, Peter Tertzakian!
Episode 24
Julianne Moore
Feb 15, 2006
TONIGHT: Actress and star of Freedomland, Julianne Moore! Plus, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin.
Episode 25
Ed Harris
Feb 16, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Winter Passing, Ed Harris! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Episode 26
Sarah Vowell
Feb 21, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Assassination Vacation, Sarah Vowell! Also, Nate and Rob Corddry with "Brother vs. Brother."
Episode 27
Matthew Fox
Feb 22, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lost, Matthew Fox!
Episode 28
Roger Ebert
Feb 23, 2006
TONIGHT: Movie critic, Roger Ebert! Also, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Episode 29
Eugene Linden
Mar 7, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations, Eugene Linden!
Episode 30
Neil Young
Mar 8, 2006
TONIGHT: Musician and composer, Neil Young!
Episode 31
Bruce Bartlett
Mar 9, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy, Bruce Bartlett!
Episode 32
Eric Burns
Mar 13, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism, Eric Burns!
Episode 33
Bart Ehrman
Mar 14, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, Bart Ehrman! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry.
Episode 34
Natalie Portman
Mar 15, 2006
TONIGHT: Actress and star of V for Vendetta, Natalie Portman!
Episode 35
Vin Diesel
Mar 16, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Find Me Guilty, Vin Diesel!
Episode 36
Clive Owen
Mar 20, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Inside Man, Clive Owen!
Episode 37
General Georges Sada
Mar 21, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied And Survived Saddam Hussein, General Georges Sada! Also, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin!
Episode 38
Senator Russ Feingold
Mar 22, 2006
TONIGHT: Wisconsin Senator, Russ Feingold!
Episode 39
Michael Mandelbaum
Mar 23, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of The Case For Goliath: How America Acts As The World's Government in the Twenty-first Century, Michael Mandelbaum
Episode 40
Michael Gordon
Mar 27, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of Cobra II : The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq, Michael Gordon!
Episode 41
Fareed Zakaria
Mar 28, 2006
TONIGHT: Newsweek International editor, Fareed Zakaria!
Episode 42
Queen Latifah
Mar 29, 2006
TONIGHT: Actress and star of Ice Age: The Meltdown, Queen Latifah!
Episode 43
Sharon Stone
Mar 30, 2006
TONIGHT: Actress and star of Basic Instinct 2, Sharon Stone!
Episode 44
Ricky Gervais
Apr 3, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and podcast host of "The Ricky Gervais Show", Ricky Gervais! Also, Ed Helms with "This Week In God".
Episode 45
Studs Terkel
Apr 4, 2006
TONIGHT: Broadcaster and author of "And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey", Studs Terkel! Also, Senator John McCain stops by to defend his decision to talk in front of Liberty University students.
Episode 46
Gen. Tony Zinni
Apr 5, 2006
TONIGHT: Retired Marine General and author of "The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose", Gen. Tony Zinni!
Episode 47
Josh Hartnett
Apr 6, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lucky Number Slevin, Josh Hartnett! Also, Dan Bakkedahl learns about "Beach Ploys".
Episode 48
Jon Meacham
Apr 17, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation, Jon Meacham! Also, Ed Helms travels to Alaska to find out about the enormous population of bald eagles in one small town.
Episode 49
Ryan Nerz
Apr 18, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Eat This Book: A Year of Gorging and Glory on the Competitive Eating Circuit, Ryan Nerz!
Episode 50
Dennis Quaid
Apr 19, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of American Dreamz, Dennis Quaid!
Episode 51
Sen. Ted Kennedy
Apr 20, 2006
TONIGHT: Senator from Massachusetts, Sen. Ted Kennedy! Also, Jason Jones with Not In Your Front Yard.
Episode 52
Efraim Halevy
Apr 24, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!
Episode 53
Tom Selleck
Apr 25, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!
Episode 54
Kimberley Strassel
Apr 26, 2006
TONIGHT: Wall Street Journal editor, Kimberley Strassel!
Episode 55
Robin Williams
Apr 27, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of R.V., Robin Williams!
Episode 56
Matthew Continetti
May 1, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine, Matthew Continetti!
Episode 57
Madeleine Albright
May 2, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs, Madeleine Albright!
Episode 58
Clark Kent Ervin
May 3, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable To Attack, Clark Kent Ervin!
Episode 59
John Malkovich
May 4, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor John Malkovich!
Episode 60
David Remnick
May 8, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Reporting: Writings from the New Yorker, David Remnick!
Episode 61
Eric Shawn
May 9, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of The U.N. Exposed: How the United Nations Sabotages America's Security and Fails the World, Eric Shawn!
Episode 62
Billy Connolly
May 10, 2006
TONIGHT: Stand-up comedian Billy Connolly!
Episode 63
Francis Fukuyama
May 11, 2006
TONIGHT: Author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy, Francis Fukuyama!
Episode 64
Howard Dean
May 15, 2006
TONIGHT: The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean!
Episode 65
Denis Leary
May 16, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of Rescue Me, Denis Leary!
Episode 66
Ramesh Ponnuru
May 17, 2006
TONIGHT: A senior editor for National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru! Plus, Lewis Black: Back in Black.
Episode 67
Willie Nelson
May 18, 2006
TONIGHT: Legendary country musician and performer of You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker, Willie Nelson!
Episode 68
Caroline Kennedy
Jun 5, 2006
TONIGHT: Caroline Kennedy, founder of the Profiles In Courage Award.
Episode 69
Bill Bennett
Jun 6, 2006
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Education and author of America, Bill Bennett.
Episode 70
Bonnie Hunt
Jun 7, 2006
TONIGHT: Actress Bonnie Hunt from the movie Cars. Plus, Lewis Black reports in Back in Black!
Episode 71
Lily Tomlin
Jun 8, 2006
TONIGHT: Legendary comedian Lily Tomlin!
Episode 72
Thomas Friedman
Jun 12, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, Thomas L. Friedman!
Episode 73
Ken Mehlman
Jun 13, 2006
TONIGHT: The chair of the Republican National Committee, Ken Mehlman!
Episode 74
Tim Russert
Jun 14, 2006
TONIGHT: The Host of NBC's Meet the Press and the author of Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons, Tim Russert!
Episode 75
Louis C.K.
Jun 15, 2006
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
TONIGHT: The star of the new series Lucky Louie, Louis C.K.!
Episode 76
Calvin Trillin
Jun 19, 2006
TONIGHT: American journalist, humorist, and author of Messages from My Father!, Calvin Trillin!
Episode 77
Juliet Eilperin
Jun 20, 2006
Tonight: Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, author of Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives.
Episode 78
Anderson Cooper
Jun 21, 2006
TONIGHT: Host of CNN's Anderson Cooper: 360, Anderson Cooper.
Episode 79
Adam Sandler
Jun 22, 2006
Episode 80
Lance Armstrong
Jun 26, 2006
Episode 81
Helen Thomas
Jun 27, 2006
Episode 82
Al Gore
Jun 28, 2006
Episode 83
Kevin Spacey
Jun 29, 2006
Episode 84
Illario Pantano
Jul 10, 2006
Tonight former U.S. Marine and co-author of <I>Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy</I>, Illario Pantano.
Episode 85
John Dean
Jul 11, 2006
Tonight: Former Nixon legal counsel and author of <I>Conservatives Without Conscience</I>, John Dean.
Episode 86
Shawn Wayans
Jul 12, 2006
Episode 87
Owen Wilson
Jul 13, 2006
Tonight: Actor and one of the stars of <I>You, Me and Dupree</I>, Owen Wilson.
Episode 88
Gordon Chang
Jul 17, 2006
Tonight: Gordon Chang, author of <I>Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World</I>.
Episode 89
M. Night Shyamalan
Jul 18, 2006
Tonight: Director of the movie <I>Lady in the Water</I>, M. Night Shaymalan.
Episode 90
James Maguire
Jul 19, 2006
Tonight: The author of <I>American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds</I>, James Maguire.
Episode 91
Paul Giamatti
Jul 20, 2006
Tonight: Actor and star of the movie <I>Lady in the Water</I>, Paul Giamatti.
Episode 92
Senator John McCain
Jul 24, 2006
Episode 93
Ed Burns
Jul 25, 2006
TONIGHT: actor, writer and director of <I>The Groomsman</I>, Ed Burns.
Episode 94
Sharon Weinberger
Jul 26, 2006
TONIGHT: Defense reporter and author of <I>Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld</I>, Sharon Weinberger. Also, Lewis Black in "Back in Black.
Episode 95
Dr. Alon Ben-Meir
Jul 27, 2006
TONIGHT: NYU Professor, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir.
Episode 96
Will Ferrell
Jul 31, 2006
Episode 97
Vali Nasr
Aug 1, 2006
TONIGHT: Professor of Middle East and South Asia politics and author of <I>The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future</I>, Vali Nasr.
Episode 98
Chris Paine
Aug 2, 2006
TONIGHT: Writer and director of the documentary <I>Who Killed The Electric Car?</I>, Chris Paine.
Episode 99
Danny DeVito
Aug 3, 2006
TONIGHT: Actor and star of <I>It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia</I>, Danny DeVito.
Episode 100
Brian Williams
Aug 8, 2006
Episode 101
Craig Glenday
Aug 9, 2006
Episode 102
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Aug 10, 2006
TONIGHT: Famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Episode 103
Thomas E. Ricks
Aug 14, 2006
TONIGHT: The author of Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, Thomas E. Ricks.
Episode 104
Samuel L. Jackson
Aug 15, 2006
TONIGHT: The star of the movie Snakes on a Plane, Samuel L. Jackson.
Episode 105
Thomas Kean
Aug 16, 2006
Episode 106
Matt Dillon
Aug 17, 2006
Episode 107
Reza Aslan
Aug 21, 2006
Tonight, author and scholar of comparative religions, Reza Aslan.
Episode 108
William Cohen
Aug 22, 2006
Tonight former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, author of <I>Dragon Fire</I>.
Episode 109
Frederick Lane
Aug 23, 2006
Tonight Frederick Lane, author of <I>The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture</I>.
Episode 110
Martin Short
Aug 24, 2006
Tonight actor and comedian Martin Short.
Episode 111
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Sep 11, 2006
Tonight actress and star of <I>sherrybaby</I>, Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Episode 112
Gary Hart
Sep 12, 2006
Tonight former U.S.
Episode 113
Ed Gillespie
Sep 13, 2006
Tonight political advisor and author of <I>Winning Right: Campaign Politics and Conservative Policies</I>, Ed Gillespie.
Episode 114
Norm MacDonald
Sep 14, 2006
Tonight comedian Norm MacDonald.
Episode 115
Bill Clinton
Sep 18, 2006
Episode 116
Ben Affleck
Sep 19, 2006
Tonight actor and star of <I>Hollywoodland</I> Ben Affleck.
Episode 117
Johnny Knoxville
Sep 20, 2006
Tonight actor and star of <I>Jackass Number Two</I>, Johnny Knoxville.
Episode 118
CC Goldwater
Sep 21, 2006
Tonight founder of Sweet Pea Films and producer of the documentary <I>Mr. Conservative: Goldwater On Goldwater</I>, CC Goldwater.
Episode 119
Pat Buchanan
Sep 25, 2006
Tonight conservative pundit Pat Buchanan.
Episode 120
Pervez Musharraf
Sep 26, 2006
Episode 121
Al Franken
Sep 27, 2006
Tonight comedian Al Franken.
Episode 122
Jim McGreevey
Sep 28, 2006
Tonight, former Governor of New Jersey and author of <I>The Confession</I>, Jim McGreevey.
Episode 123
Trent Lott
Oct 2, 2006
Tonight Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, author of <I>Herding Cats: A Life in Politics</I>.
Episode 124
Dennis Miller
Oct 3, 2006
Tonight comedian Dennis Miller.
Episode 125
Ian Bremmer
Oct 4, 2006
Tonight the President of the Eurasia Group and author of <I>The J Curve: A New Way To Understand Why Nations Rise And Fall</I>, Ian Bremmer.
Episode 126
David Rakoff
Oct 5, 2006
Episode 127
James Baker
Oct 9, 2006
Tonight former Secretary of State and author of <I>Work Hard, Study...
Episode 128
David Cross
Oct 10, 2006
Tonight comedian and star of <I>Freak Show</I>, David Cross.
Episode 129
Lou Dobbs
Oct 11, 2006
Tonight the host of CNN's <I>Lou Dobbs Tonight</I>, Lou Dobbs.
Episode 130
David Mark
Oct 12, 2006
Tonight David Mark, author of <I>Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning</I>.
Episode 131
Frank Rich
Oct 16, 2006
Tonight <I>New York Times</I> columnist Frank Rich, author of <I>The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina</I>.
Episode 132
Amy Sedaris
Oct 17, 2006
Tonight actress Amy Sedaris, author of <I>I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence</I>.
Episode 133
John Ashcroft
Oct 18, 2006
Tonight fromer U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Episode 134
Kirsten Dunst
Oct 19, 2006
Episode 135
LeBron James
Oct 30, 2006
Tonight NBA superstar LeBron James.
Episode 136
John Meuller
Oct 31, 2006
Tonight Ohio State policy analyst and author of <I>Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Securty Threats and Why We Believe Them</I>, John Meuller.
Episode 137
Midwest Midterm Midtacular
Nov 1, 2006
Tonight John Oliver talks to people who were wooed in 2004. Also Demitri Martin reports on the clubs at Ohio State.
Episode 138
Sacha Baron Cohen
Nov 2, 2006
Tonight comedian and star of <I>Borat</I>, Sacha Baron Cohen.
Episode 139
Jerry Seinfeld
Nov 6, 2006
Episode 140
Indesion 2006 Election Night
Nov 7, 2006
Combined with The Colbert Report, Dan Rather stops by.
Episode 141
Howard Dean
Nov 8, 2006
Tonight chairman of the Democratic National Committe, Howard Dean.
Episode 142
Dustin Hoffman
Nov 9, 2006
Tonight actor and co-star of <I>Stranger Than Fiction</I>, Dustin Hoffman.
Episode 143
Tina Fey
Nov 13, 2006
Tonight writer, actress and star of <I>30 Rock</I>, Tina Fey.
Episode 144
John Edwards
Nov 14, 2006
Tonight former Senator from North Carolina and author of <I>Home: Blueprints of Our Lives</I>, John Edwards.
Episode 145
Ted Koppel
Nov 15, 2006
Tonight former anchor of <I>Nightline</I>, Ted Koppel.
Episode 146
Muhammad Yumus
Nov 16, 2006
Tonight professor of economics and founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yumus.
Episode 147
Rahm Emanuel
Nov 27, 2006
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
TONIGHT: Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D, Rep-ILL, chair of the Congressional Campaign Committee for 2006 elections.
Episode 148
Tom Waits
Nov 28, 2006
Tonight's Guest: Musician Tom Waits.
Episode 149
George Clooney
Nov 29, 2006
Episode 150
Tenacious D
Nov 30, 2006
Tonight's guests: Jack Black and Kyle Gass, collectively known as Tenacious D.Black and Gass star in the new film Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny.
Episode 151
Nathan Lane
Dec 4, 2006
Tonight actor and Broadway star Nathan Lane.
Episode 152
Sen. John Danforth
Dec 5, 2006
Episode 153
Eve Herold
Dec 6, 2006
Tonight the director of public policy research at the Genetics Policy Institute and author of <I>Stem Cell War: Inside Stories from the Frontlines</I>, Eve Herold.
Episode 154
Ed Viesturs
Dec 7, 2006
Tonight mountain climber and author of <I>No Shortcut to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Hightest Peaks</I>, Ed Viesturs.
Episode 155
Sen. Lincoln Chafee
Dec 11, 2006
Episode 156
Fareed Zakaria
Dec 12, 2006
Tonight the editor for <I>Newsweek International</I>, Fareed Zakaria.
Episode 157
Ricky Gervais
Dec 13, 2006
Tonight actor and star of <I>Extras</I>, Ricky Gervais.
Episode 158
Rajiv Chandraeskaran
Dec 14, 2006
Tonight the assistant managing editor for the <I>Washington Post</I> and author of <I>Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq’s Green Zone</I>, Rajiv Chandraeskaran.
Episode 159
Gov. Tom Vilsack
Dec 18, 2006
Tonight Iowa Governor and 2008 Presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.
Episode 160
Bill Kristol
Dec 19, 2006
Episode 161
Ben Stiller
Dec 20, 2006
Tonight actor and star of <I>Night at the Museum</I>, Ben Stiller.