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The Daily Show

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The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Created by: Lizz Winstead, Madeleine Smithberg

Season 11 Episodes

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Episode 4: Albert Brooks

Jan 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Star of Finding Comedy in the Muslim World, actor and filmmaker, Albert Brooks!

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 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 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 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 29: Eugene Linden

Mar 7, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations, Eugene Linden!

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 63: Francis Fukuyama

May 11, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy, Francis Fukuyama!

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 70: Bonnie Hunt

Jun 7, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress Bonnie Hunt from the movie Cars. Plus, Lewis Black reports in Back in Black!

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 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 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 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 88: Gordon Chang

Jul 17, 2006

Tonight: Gordon Chang, author of <I>Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World</I>.

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 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 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 109: Frederick Lane

Aug 23, 2006

Tonight Frederick Lane, author of <I>The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture</I>.

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 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 123: Trent Lott

Oct 2, 2006

Tonight Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, author of <I>Herding Cats: A Life in Politics</I>.

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 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 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 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 147: Rahm Emanuel

Nov 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D, Rep-ILL, chair of the Congressional Campaign Committee for 2006 elections.

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 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 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.

Season 11 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Daily Show Season 11 premiere?

The Daily Show Season 11 premiered on January 4, 2006.

How many episodes are in The Daily Show Season 11?

The Daily Show Season 11 has 161 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Daily Show Season 11?

The season opens with Season 11 Episode 1, "George Packer". It aired on January 4, 2006.

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