Season 16

The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.

2011-01-03

Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.

2011-01-04

John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.

2011-01-05

Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.

2011-01-06

John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.

2011-01-10

John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.

2011-01-11

Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.

2011-01-12

John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.

2011-01-13

Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.

2011-01-17

Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.

2011-01-18

Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.

2011-01-19

Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.

2011-01-20

Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.

2011-01-24

A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.

2011-01-25

Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.

2011-01-26

Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.

2011-01-27

Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.

2011-01-31

Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.

2011-02-01

Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.

2011-02-02

Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.

2011-02-03

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2011-02-14

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2011-02-15

Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.

2011-02-16

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2011-02-17

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2011-02-21

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2011-02-22

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2011-02-23

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2011-02-24

CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.

2011-02-28

Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.

2011-03-01

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2011-03-02

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2011-03-03

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2011-03-07

Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').

2011-03-08

From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.

2011-03-09

'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

2011-03-10

Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.

2011-03-21

The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.

2011-03-22

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2011-03-23

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2011-03-24

Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.

2011-03-28

Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.

2011-03-29

Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.

2011-03-30

CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.

2011-03-31

The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.

2011-04-04

The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.

2011-04-05

The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.

2011-04-06

The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.

2011-04-07

The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.

2011-04-11

The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.

2011-04-12

The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.

2011-04-13

The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.

2011-04-14

John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.

2011-04-25

Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.

2011-04-26

Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.

2011-04-27

John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.

2011-04-28

The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.

2011-05-02

A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.

2011-05-03

The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.

2011-05-04

Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.

2011-05-05

Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.

2011-05-09

Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.

2011-05-10

Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.

2011-05-11

Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.

2011-05-12

Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.

2011-05-16

Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.

2011-05-17

Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.

2011-05-18

John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.

2011-05-19

Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.

2011-05-31

Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.

2011-06-01

Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.

2011-06-02

Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.

2011-06-06

John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.

2011-06-07

Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.

2011-06-08

Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.

2011-06-09

Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.

2011-06-13

Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.

2011-06-14

Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.

2011-06-15

Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.

2011-06-20

PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.

2011-06-21

Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.

2011-06-22

John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.

2011-06-23

New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.

2011-06-27

Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.

2011-06-28

Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.

2011-06-29

Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.

2011-06-30

Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.

2011-07-11

China might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an agreement over the debt crisis, and Kid Rock is a responsible parent with his own brand of beer.

2011-07-12

Jerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bachmann, and Matthew Richardson reveals his plan to solve America's mortgage crisis.

2011-07-13

The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.

2011-07-14

Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Radcliffe talks about the last "Harry Potter" movie.

2011-07-18

The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.

2011-07-19

Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.

2011-07-20

A battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doesn't hate women, and Scott Miller discusses William McKinley's ill-liked, anarchist assassin.

2011-07-21

Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil Patrick Harris talks Smurf sex and circus tricks.

2011-07-25

Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.

2011-07-26

Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.

2011-07-27

Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Peter Tomsen discusses the wars of Afghanistan.

2011-07-28

Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.

2011-08-01

Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and Jason Bateman talks R-rated body swaps.

2011-08-02

A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.

2011-08-03

Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.

2011-08-04

America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.

2011-08-08

Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.

2011-08-09

Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.

2011-08-10

The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.

2011-08-11

Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.

2011-08-15

The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus.

2011-08-16

The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael Steele discusses the field of GOP candidates.

2011-08-17

Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.

2011-08-18

The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.

2011-09-06

Mitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankruptcy, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the terrifying effects of the World Trade Center's dust.

2011-09-07

GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.

2011-09-08

Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.

2011-09-12

CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.

2011-09-13

Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.

2011-09-14

Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.

2011-09-15

Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron Suskind evaluates Barack Obama's confidence.

2011-09-20

Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.

2011-09-21

John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.

2011-09-22

Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers his political message.

2011-09-26

Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.

2011-09-27

Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.

2011-09-28

An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.

2011-09-29