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Season 9 – The Daily Show

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A humorous slant on top news stories.
The Daily Show — Season 9

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Critics Consensus

The Daily Show mines comedic gold from a bitterly contentious election season while coming into their own as a journalistic force - even if Jon Stewart keeps insisting that the team's fierce shots at hypocrisy are just mirthful spitballs.

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Zachary Pincus-Roth Variety 01/31/2019
Such bits are prime examples of the show's strength: comedy that emerges organically from critiques of American politics, which, it turns out, are often quite timeless after all. Go to Full Review
Mary Park Seattle Times 01/31/2019
Perhaps we should bury "Indecision 2004" as a time capsule, so future generations can understand absurdities we won't be able to explain. Go to Full Review
Ken Tucker New York Magazine/Vulture 01/30/2019
The notion of Stewart as the Joker Who Speaks Truth to Power has now gotten away from the joker himself: His cult success on Comedy Central has become bloated and excessively esteemed. Go to Full Review
Rick Kisonak Seven Days (VT) 01/31/2019
Provided a much-needed breath of fresh air and a virtuosic display of the show's award-winning satirical savvy. Go to Full Review
Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters 01/30/2019
While Stewart makes no bones about his own preferences, Republicans, Democrats, and reporters all come in for the same rowdy treatment. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 26 75 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-14 for Strong Coarse Language (L)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Originally airing on Comedy Central!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 6, 2004 Ralph Nader Presidential candidate Ralph Nader discusses his book, "The Good Fight: Declare Your Independence and Close the Democracy Gap"; with guest host Stephen Colbert. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 7, 2004 Will Ferrell Will Ferrell ("Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"). Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 8, 2004 Christina Applegate Actress Christina Applegate ("Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"). Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 12, 2004 Wolf Blitzer Journalist Wolf Blitzer. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 2004 Mike Isikoff Mike Isikoff, writer for Newsweek. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 14, 2004 Sarah Vowell Author Sarah Vowell. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 15, 2004 Sacha Baron Cohen Sacha Baron Cohen ("Da Ali G Show"). Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 27, 2004 Democratic National Convention; Bill Richardson At the Democratic National Convention in Boston; Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.). Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 28, 2004 Democratic National Convention; Joe Biden At the Democratic National Convention in Boston; Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.). Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 29, 2004 Democratic National Convention At the Democratic National Convention in Boston; coverage of convention speeches. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 30, 2004 Democratic National Convention At the Democratic National Convention in Boston; making the case for a John Kerry presidency. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 2, 2004 Henry Bonilla Rep. Henry Bonilla (R-Texas). Details Episode 13 Aired Aug 3, 2004 Spike Lee Director Spike Lee discusses his movie "She Hate Me." Details Episode 14 Aired Aug 4, 2004 Aaron Eckhart Actor Aaron Eckhart discusses the movie "Suspect Zero." Details Episode 15 Aired Aug 5, 2004 Natalie Portman Actress Natalie Portman discusses the movie "Garden State." Details Episode 16 Aired Aug 9, 2004 Bill Clinton Former President Bill Clinton. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 10, 2004 Maureen Dowd New York Times journalist Maureen Dowd. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 11, 2004 Tom Cruise Actor Tom Cruise ("Collateral"). Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 12, 2004 Bryan Keefer Bryan Keefer, co-editor of Spinsanity. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 17, 2004 Norm Coleman Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.). Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 18, 2004 Burt Reynolds Actor Burt Reynolds ("Without a Paddle"). Details Episode 22 Aired Aug 19, 2004 Seth Green Actor Seth Green ("Without a Paddle"). Details Episode 23 Aired Aug 23, 2004 Robert Smith Author and former football running back Robert Smith. Details Episode 24 Aired Aug 24, 2004 John Kerry Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.). Details Episode 25 Aired Aug 25, 2004 Ed Gillespie Ed Gillespie, chairman of the Republican National Committee. Details Episode 26 Aired Aug 31, 2004 Republican National Convention Jon Stewart reports from the Republican National Convention in New York City; anchor Ted Koppel ("Nightline"). Details Episode 27 Aired Sep 1, 2004 Republican National Convention At the Republican National Convention in New York; Dan Bartlett, White House Communications Director. Details Episode 28 Aired Sep 2, 2004 Republican National Convention Jon Stewart reports from the Republican National Convention in New York City; Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). Details Episode 29 Aired Sep 3, 2004 Republican National Convention At the Republican National Convention in New York City; journalist Chris Matthews. Details Episode 30 Aired Sep 13, 2004 Drew Barrymore Actress Drew Barrymore. Details Episode 31 Aired Sep 14, 2004 Pat Buchanan Columnist Pat Buchanan. Details Episode 32 Aired Sep 15, 2004 Alec Baldwin Actor Alec Baldwin. Details Episode 33 Aired Sep 16, 2004 Gwyneth Paltrow Actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Details Episode 34 Aired Sep 21, 2004 Richard Clarke Former Bush adviser Richard Clarke. Details Episode 35 Aired Sep 22, 2004 Marc Racicot President Bush's campaign chairman Marc Racicot. Details Episode 36 Aired Sep 23, 2004 Matthew Broderick Actor Matthew Broderick. Details Episode 37 Aired Sep 27, 2004 Rosie Perez Actress Rosie Perez. Details Episode 38 Aired Sep 28, 2004 Ralph Reed Political strategist Ralph Reed. Details Episode 39 Aired Sep 29, 2004 Seymour Hersh Journalist Seymour Hersh. Details Episode 40 Aired Sep 30, 2004 The Bush-Kerry Debate: The Squabble in Coral Gables Analysis and coverage of the first presidential debate between President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) in Coral Gables, Fla; former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani; former presidential candidate Wesley Clark. Details Episode 41 Aired Oct 4, 2004 Bishop Desmond Tutu Bishop Desmond Tutu. Details Episode 42 Aired Oct 5, 2004 Billy Bob Thornton Actor Billy Bob Thornton. Details Episode 43 Aired Oct 6, 2004 Bob Schieffer Anchor Bob Schieffer. Details Episode 44 Aired Oct 7, 2004 Bill O'Reilly Bill O'Reilly, host of "The O'Reilly Factor." Details Episode 45 Aired Oct 18, 2004 Ed Koch Former N.Y. mayor Ed Koch. Details Episode 46 Aired Oct 19, 2004 Marisa Tomei Actress Marisa Tomei. Details Episode 47 Aired Oct 20, 2004 Fareed Zakaria Newsweek columnist Fareed Zakaria. Details Episode 48 Aired Oct 21, 2004 Billy Crudup Actor Billy Crudup. Details Episode 49 Aired Oct 25, 2004 Madeleine Albright Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Details Episode 50 Aired Oct 26, 2004 Bob Kerrey Bob Kerrey of the 9/11 Commission. Details Episode 51 Aired Oct 27, 2004 Rev. Jesse Jackson Rev. Jesse Jackson. Details Episode 52 Aired Oct 28, 2004 John Zogby Pollster John Zogby. Details Episode 53 Aired Nov 1, 2004 Chris Wallace Chris Wallace, host of "Fox News Sunday." Details Episode 54 Aired Nov 2, 2004 Election Night 2004: Prelude to a Recount Election night coverage; the Rev. Al Sharpton; former Gov. William Weld (R-Mass.). Details Episode 55 Aired Nov 3, 2004 Chuck Schumer Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Details Episode 56 Aired Nov 4, 2004 Bill Kristol Bill Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard. Details Episode 57 Aired Nov 9, 2004 Richard Branson Businessman Richard Branson. Details Episode 58 Aired Nov 10, 2004 Tom Wolfe Author Tom Wolfe. Details Episode 59 Aired Nov 11, 2004 Kenneth Pollack Kenneth Pollack, director of research at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. Details Episode 60 Aired Nov 15, 2004 Kay Bailey Hutchison Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas). Details Episode 61 Aired Nov 16, 2004 Tom Brokaw Anchor Tom Brokaw. Details Episode 62 Aired Nov 17, 2004 Thomas Frank Author Thomas Frank. Details Episode 63 Aired Nov 18, 2004 Woody Harrelson Actor Woody Harrelson. Details Episode 64 Aired Nov 29, 2004 Jude Law Actor Jude Law. Details Episode 65 Aired Nov 30, 2004 Brian Williams Journalist Brian Williams. Details Episode 66 Aired Dec 1, 2004 Christopher Hitchens Columnist Christopher Hitchens. Details Episode 67 Aired Dec 2, 2004 Stephen King Author Stephen King. Details Episode 68 Aired Dec 6, 2004 Isabella Rossellini Actress Isabella Rossellini ("Legend of Earthsea"). Details Episode 69 Aired Dec 7, 2004 Paul O'Neill Former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. Details Episode 70 Aired Dec 8, 2004 Seth Mnookin Journalist Seth Mnookin, author of "Hard News." Details Episode 71 Aired Dec 9, 2004 Kate Bosworth Actress Kate Bosworth ("Beyond the Sea"). Details Episode 72 Aired Dec 13, 2004 Kevin Spacey Actor Kevin Spacey ("Beyond the Sea"). Details Episode 73 Aired Dec 14, 2004 Dore Gold Ambassador Dore Gold. Details Episode 74 Aired Dec 15, 2004 Billy Connolly Actor Billy Connolly. Details Episode 75 Aired Dec 16, 2004 Katie Couric Television personality Katie Couric. Details
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Season Info

Network
Comedy Central
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Talk Show, Comedy
Original Language
English