
Season 10
Episodes
1. Paul Giamatti
2005-01-04
TONIGHT: Star of "Sideways", Paul Giamatti! Paul Giamatti talks about what it's like to appear in an intelligent, well-acted film.
2. Don Cheadle
2005-01-05
TONIGHT: Actor Don Cheadle talks about his role in the film "Hotel Rwanda".
3. Howard Zinn
2005-01-06
TONIGHT: Author Howard Zinn!
4. John Grisham
2005-01-10
TONIGHT: Author John Grisham!
5. Samuel Jackson
2005-01-11
TONIGHT: Actor Samuel Jackson! Samuel L. Jackson talks about his new film and the many other films he's made this year.
6. Dennis Quaid
2005-01-12
TONIGHT: Actor Dennis Quaid! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
7. Annette Benning
2005-01-13
TONIGHT: Actress Annette Benning!
8. Brian Ross
2005-01-17
TONIGHT: ABC Reporter, Brian Ross!
9. Jim Wallis
2005-01-18
TONIGHT: Author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It", Jim Wallis!
10. Michael Beschloss
2005-01-19
TONIGHT: Author Michael Beschloss!
11. Joe Lieberman
2005-01-23
TONIGHT: Senator Joe Lieberman! Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman talks about his secret to getting along with the Republican party.
12. Richard Viguerie
2005-01-24
TONIGHT: Author of "America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alternative Media to Take Power", Richard Viguerie!
13. Seymour Hersh
2005-01-25
TONIGHT: Author of "Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib", Seymour Hersh!
14. John Leguizamo
2005-01-26
TONIGHT: Actor John Leguizamo! John Leguizamo talks about Sundance, skiing, and being named a sexy hombre.
15. Christine Todd Whitman
2005-01-27
TONIGHT: Former head of the EPA, Christine Todd Whitman! Christine Todd Whitman talks about her new book "It's My Party Too."
16. Fareed Zakaria
2005-01-31
TONIGHT: Author of "The Future of Freedom", Fareed Zakaria!
17. Paula Abdul
2005-02-01
TONIGHT: Judge on "American Idol", Paula Abdul!
18. Anderson Cooper
2005-02-02
TONIGHT: Host of "Anderson Cooper 360", Anderson Cooper!
19. Joe Klein
2005-02-03
TONIGHT: Author, Joe Klein!
20. Redmond O'Hanlon
2005-02-14
TONIGHT: Author Redmond O'Hanlon!
21. Eric Idle
2005-02-15
TONIGHT: Member of "Monty Python", Eric Idle!
22. Alan Cumming
2005-02-16
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"!
23. Mark Mills
2005-02-17
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24. Rachel Weisz
2005-02-22
TONIGHT: Star of "Constantine", Rachel Weisz!
25. Peter Jennings
2005-02-23
TONIGHT: Host of "Peter Jennings Reporting: UFOs - Seeing Is Believing", Peter Jennings!
26. Christina Ricci
2005-02-24
TONIGHT: Star of "Cursed", Christina Ricci! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
27. Ben Nelson
2005-02-28
TONIGHT: Senator Ben Nelson! Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson talks to Jon about the joys of being nicknamed by George W.
28. Nancy Soderberg
2005-03-01
TONIGHT: Author of "The Superpower Myth: The Use and Misuse of American Might", Nancy Soderberg!
29. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
2005-03-02
TONIGHT: Star of "Be Cool", The Rock! The Rock discusses transitioning from the art of beating people up to film.
30. Ari Fleischer
2005-03-03
TONIGHT: Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer discusses whether the press corps is obsolete.
31. Melissa Boyle Mahle
2005-03-07
TONIGHT: Author of "Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11", Melissa Boyle Mahle!
32. Brian Williams
2005-03-08
TONIGHT: Jon helps NBC News Anchor Brian Williams tell the difference between the Daily Show and his news.
33. Bruce Willis
2005-03-09
TONIGHT: Actor Bruce Willis talks about his new movie, "Hostage".
34. Paul Krugman
2005-03-10
TONIGHT: Economist Paul Krugman talks about his new book and the potential collapse of the New Deal.
35. Harry Frankfurt
2005-03-14
TONIGHT: Princeton philosophy professor Harry Frankfurt talks about his book "On Bullshit".
36. Tom Fenton
2005-03-15
TONIGHT: Author Tom Fenton explains why the news business is at an all-time low.
37. Rev. Al Green
2005-03-16
TONIGHT: Guest star is the Reverend Al Green. The Reverend Al sings to Jon and analyzes the power of his own voice.
38. Craig Ferguson
2005-03-17
TONIGHT: Craid Ferguson, the host of the Late Late Show, guest stars. Craig Ferguson tends to classify himself only with puppets.
39. Sandra Bullock
2005-03-21
TONIGHT: Actress Sandra Bullock guest stars. Sandra Bullock discusses the sexy power of shooting an automatic weapon.
40. Catherine Keener
2005-03-22
TONIGHT: Star of "The Interpreter," Catherine Keener. Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.
41. Ozzy Osbourne
2005-03-23
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.
42. The RZA
2005-03-24
TONIGHT: Member of "Wu-Tang", The RZA!
43. Reggie Miller
2005-04-04
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.
44. Thomas Friedman
2005-04-05
TONIGHT: New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman talks about his new book, "The World is Flat."
45. Matthew McConaughey
2005-04-06
TONIGHT: Star of "Sahara", Matthew McConaughey.
46. Drew Barrymore
2005-04-07
TONIGHT: Actress Drew Barrymore guest stars. Drew Barrymore talks about bum rushing the Red Sox.
47. Byron York
2005-04-11
TONIGHT: Author of "The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy", Byron York! Plus, Colbert reports on "Tattoo Discrimination."
48. Senator Bob Dole
2005-04-12
TONIGHT: Author of "One Soldier's Story: A Memoir," Senator Bob Dole! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.
49. John P. Avlon
2005-04-13
TONIGHT: Author of "Independent Nation," John P. Avlon! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Promoting the US."
50. David Duchovny
2005-04-14
TONIGHT: Star of "Trust the Man," David Duchovny! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Casting a Town Hall Meeting."
51. Robert Reich
2005-04-18
TONIGHT: Robert Reich discusses his book, "Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America." Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".
52. Sarah Vowell
2005-04-19
TONIGHT: Author of "Assassination Vacation," Sarah Vowell!
53. Dennis Miller
2005-04-20
TONIGHT: Host of CNBC's "Dennis Miller," Dennis Miller! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Dormaid."
54. Reza Aslan
2005-04-21
TONIGHT: Author of "No god but God," Reza Aslan! Plus, "International Pamphlet."
55. Floyd Abrams
2005-04-25
TONIGHT: Author of "Speaking Freely", Floyd Abrams! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Tax Shelter."
56. Ice Cube
2005-04-26
TONIGHT: Star of "XXX: State of the Union," Ice Cube! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Weyco, Inc."
57. Christina Hoff Sommers
2005-04-27
TONIGHT: Author of "One Nation Under Therapy," Christina Hoff Somers! Plus, "International Pamphlet."
58. Steve Levitt
2005-04-28
TONIGHT: Author of "Freakonomics," Steve Levitt!
59. Zell Miller
2005-05-02
TONIGHT: Author of "A Deficit Of Decency," and US Senator from Georgia, Zell Miller.
60. Christiane Amanpour
2005-05-03
TONIGHT: CNN International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on the "Rick James Sign."
61. Martin Short
2005-05-04
TONIGHT: Star of "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood," Martin Short! Plus, Jon investigates the use of web logs on television in "Blogisphere."
62. Tom Ridge
2005-05-05
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge! Plus, Bob Wiltfong reports on "Sexy Cheerleading Band."
63. Kathleen Turner
2005-05-09
TONIGHT: Star of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Kathleen Turner!
64. Wanda Sykes
2005-05-10
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."
65. Al Roker
2005-05-11
TONIGHT: Star of "The Today Show", Al Roker. Plus, Lewis Black drops by with another segment of "Back In Black."
66. Tracey Ullman
2005-05-12
TONIGHT: Comedian and actress Tracey Ullman.
67. Gerald Posner
2005-05-31
TONIGHT: Author of "Secrets of the Kingdom," Gerald Posner! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."
68. Bo Bice
2005-06-01
TONIGHT: Runner-up of "American Idol," Bo Bice! Plus, the latest headlines!
69. Russell Crowe
2005-06-02
TONIGHT: Star of "Cinderella Man," Russell Crowe! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Man Saves Chicken Tale of Survival."
70. Newt Gingrich
2005-06-06
TONIGHT: Author of "Never Call Retreat," Newt Gingrich! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".
71. Steven Johnson
2005-06-07
TONIGHT: Author of "Everything Bad Is Good for You," Steven Johnson! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Guns for Tots Revisited."
72. Colin Powell
2005-06-08
TONIGHT: Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell! Plus, the latest headlines!
73. Matt Lauer
2005-06-09
TONIGHT: Co-Anchor of "The Today Show," Matt Lauer! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Wal-Mart Union."
74. Larry Diamond
2005-06-13
TONIGHT: Author of "Squandered Victory : The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy to Iraq", Larry Diamond! Plus the latest headlines!
75. Will Ferrell
2005-06-14
TONIGHT: Star of "Bewitched," Will Ferrell!
76. Flynt Leverett
2005-06-15
TONIGHT: Author of "Inheriting Syria," Flynt Leverett! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Speedo Ban."
77. Kenneth Timmerman
2005-06-16
TONIGHT: Author of "Countdown to Crisis," Kenneth Timmerman!
78. Ringo Starr
2005-06-20
TONIGHT: Musician, Ringo Starr! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Visiting America."
79. Dwight Yoakam
2005-06-21
TONIGHT: Musician, Dwight Yoakam! Dwight was on promoting his new CD, "Blame The Vain". Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black" and the latest headlines!
80. Bill Moyers
2005-06-22
TONIGHT: Journalist, Bill Moyers! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Bullying."
81. Howard Dean
2005-06-23
TONIGHT: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Republican Party Chairmen."
82. Hanna Rosin
2005-06-27
TONIGHT: Hanna Rosin! Plus, Jon discusses the President's current agenda.
83. Morgan Spurlock
2005-06-28
TONIGHT: Executive Producer of "30 Days," Morgan Spurlock! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black."
84. Marci Hamilton
2005-07-11
TONIGHT: Author of "God vs. the Gavel," Marci Hamilton! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "The Fountain of Youth."
85. Matt Taibbi
2005-07-12
TONIGHT: Author of "Spanking the Donkey," Matt Taibbi! Plus, "Wide World Quasi Sports."
86. Bernard Goldberg
2005-07-13
TONIGHT: Author of "100 People Who Are Screwing Up America," Bernard Goldberg! Plus Stephen Colbert reports on Network Storm Tracker Coverage.
87. Michael Isikoff
2005-07-14
TONIGHT: Newsweek editor, Michael Isikoff! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Harry Potter Book Security."
88. Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein
2005-07-18
TONIGHT: Washington Post editors, Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein!
89. Billy Bob Thornton
2005-07-19
TONIGHT: Star of "Bad News Bears," Billy Bob Thornton! Plus Lewis "Back In" Black.
90. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
2005-07-20
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.
91. Fareed Zakaria
2005-07-21
TONIGHT: Editor of Newsweek International, Fareed Zakaria! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Schwarzenegger Pothole."
92. Senator Rick Santorum
2005-07-25
TONIGHT: Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Lance Armstrong's recent win of the Tour de France.
93. Diane Lane
2005-07-26
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.
94. Bob Costas
2005-07-27
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.
95. Maggie Gyllenhaal
2005-07-28
TONIGHT: Star of "Happy Endings," Maggie Gyllenhaal! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".
96. Senator Joe Biden
2005-08-02
TONIGHT: Senator Joe Biden, D-Delaware!
97. John Crawford
2005-08-03
TONIGHT: Author of "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell," John Crawford! Plus, the latest headlines.
98. Miles O'Brien
2005-08-04
TONIGHT: Anchor of CNN's "American Morning," Miles O'Brien! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Cooter."
99. Paul Rudd
2005-08-08
TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Paul Rudd! Plus, the first installment of "Indecision 2008."
100. Kate Hudson
2005-08-09
TONIGHT: Star of "The Skeleton Key", Kate Hudson. Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Ethanol.
101. John Hockenberry
2005-08-10
TONIGHT: Journalist, John Hockenberry! Plus, the latest headlines!
102. Andre Benjamin
2005-08-11
TONIGHT: Star of "Four Brothers," Andre Benjamin! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God".
103. Steve Carell
2005-08-15
TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Steve Carell! Plus, the latest headlines.
104. Seymour Hersh
2005-08-16
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."
105. John Irving
2005-08-17
TONIGHT: Author of "Until I Find You," John Irving! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "So You Want to be a Supreme Court Judge?"
106. John Richardson
2005-08-18
TONIGHT: Author of "My Father The Spy," John H. Richardson! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black!
107. Chris Wallace
2005-08-22
TONIGHT: Host of "FOX News Sunday," Chris Wallace! Plus, the latest headlines!
108. Rachel Weisz
2005-08-23
TONIGHT: Star of "The Constant Gardener," Rachel Weisz! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God."
109. Sen. Trent Lott
2005-08-24
TONIGHT: Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding Cats, A Life in Politics". Plus, Samantha Bee investigates "Ousted Councilmen."
110. Christopher Hitchens
2005-08-25
TONIGHT: Author of "Thomas Jefferson : Author of America," Christopher Hitchens! Plus, the latest headlines!
111. Dr. Marc Siegel
2005-09-06
TONIGHT: Author of "False Alarm," Dr. Marc Siegel! Plus, the latest headlines!
112. Samuel L. Jackson
2005-09-07
TONIGHT: Star of "The Man," Samuel L. Jackson! Plus, the latest headlines!
113. Brian Williams
2005-09-08
TONIGHT: Host/Anchor of "NBC Nightly News", Brian Williams!
114. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 1
2005-09-12
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.
115. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 2
2005-09-13
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.
116. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 3
2005-09-14
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.
117. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 4
2005-09-15
TONIGHT: Star of "Proof", actress, Gwyneth Paltrow! This is Day 4 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.
118. Alan Alda
2005-09-20
TONIGHT: Author of "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed," Alan Alda! Plus, new correspondent Dan Bakkedahl reports on "Bumvertising."
119. Ricky Gervais
2005-09-21
TONIGHT: Star of "The Office", Ricky Gervais! Plus, Jon takes a relatively closer look at the history of the White House press secretary.
120. George Clooney
2005-09-22
TONIGHT: Star of "Good Night, and Good Luck", George Clooney! Plus the latest headlines.
121. Dr. Irwin Redlener
2005-09-26
TONIGHT: Director, at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Dr. Irwin Redlener. Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".
122. Viggo Mortensen
2005-09-27
TONIGHT: Star of "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen!
123. Jeff Garlin
2005-09-28
TONIGHT: Star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Jeff Garlin!
124. Sen. Chuck Schumer
2005-09-29
TONIGHT: Senator of New York, Senator Charles Schumer!
125. David Rakoff
2005-10-03
TONIGHT: Author of "Don't Get Too Comfortable", David Rakoff! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black!"
126. Cameron Diaz
2005-10-04
TONIGHT: Star of "In Her Shoes", Cameron Diaz! Plus, Nate Corddry reports on the "U.S.S. Iowa."
127. Senator John Edwards
2005-10-05
TONIGHT: Former Democratic Senator, John Edwards!
128. Philip Seymour Hoffman
2005-10-06
TONIGHT: Star of "Capote," Philip Seymour Hoffman! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Girls Gone Wild for Kartrina Relief Aid."
129. Dolly Parton
2005-10-17
TONIGHT: Country singer, Dolly Parton!
130. Bill O'Reilly
2005-10-18
TONIGHT: Host of "The O'Reilly Factor", Bill O'Reilly! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
131. Louis Freeh
2005-10-19
TONIGHT: Author of "My FBI", Louis Freeh! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God".
132. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
2005-10-20
TONIGHT: Star of Doom, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
133. Bill Kristol
2005-10-24
TONIGHT: Managing editor of "The Weekly Standard", Bill Kristol! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black".
134. Al Franken
2005-10-25
TONIGHT: Author of "The Truth (with jokes)", Al Franken!
135. Doris Kearns Goodwin
2005-10-26
TONIGHT: Author of "Team of Rivals", Doris Kearns Goodwin!
136. Janis Karpinski
2005-10-27
TONIGHT: Author of "One Woman's Army", Janis Karpinski!
137. D.L. Hughley
2005-10-31
TONIGHT: Host of Weekends at the D.L., D.L. Hughley!
138. Sen. Barbara Boxer
2005-11-01
TONIGHT: California Senator, Barbara Boxer!
139. Mike Wallace
2005-11-02
TONIGHT: Author of Between You and Me: A Memoir, Mike Wallace! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."
140. Robert Ray
2005-11-03
TONIGHT: The former independent counsel who investigated the Monica Lewinsky case and Whitewater during the Clinton years, Robert Ray!
141. Sen. Barack Obama
2005-11-07
TONIGHT: Democratic Senator from Illinois, Barak Obama!
142. Sen. John McCain
2005-11-08
TONIGHT: Republican Senator from Arizona, John McCain!
143. Keira Knightley
2005-11-09
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."
144. Chris Elliott
2005-11-10
TONIGHT: Author of "The Shroud of the Thwacker", Chris Elliott! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry!
145. Martha Stewart
2005-11-14
TONIGHT: Star of Martha and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart!
146. Rosario Dawson
2005-11-15
TONIGHT: Star of Rent, Rosario Dawson! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
147. John Hodgman
2005-11-16
TONIGHT: Author of "The Areas of My Expertise", John Hodgman!
148. Richard Clarke
2005-11-17
TONIGHT: Author of "The Scorpion's Gate", Richard Clarke!
149. Adrien Brody
2005-11-28
TONIGHT: Star of "King Kong", Adrien Brody!
150. Peggy Noonan
2005-11-29
TONIGHT: Author of John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father, Peggy Noonan!
151. Nancy Pelosi
2005-11-30
TONIGHT: California Congresswoman, Nancy Pelosi!
152. The White Stripes
2005-12-01
TONIGHT: The White Stripes perform!
153. President Jimmy Carter
2005-12-05
TONIGHT: Author of Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis, former President Jimmy Carter!
154. Michelle Yeoh
2005-12-06
TONIGHT: Star of Memoirs of a Geisha, Michelle Yeoh!
155. David McCullough
2005-12-07
TONIGHT: Author and historian, David McCullough!
156. Ken Auletta
2005-12-08
TONIGHT: Editor of The New Yorker, Ken Auletta!
157. Howard Stern
2005-12-13
TONIGHT: Radio talk show host, Howard Stern!
158. Tom Brokaw
2005-12-14
TONIGHT: Former anchor of NBC Nightly News, Tom Brokaw!
159. Sarah Jessica Parker
2005-12-15
TONIGHT: Star of The Family Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker!