Season 10

Paul Giamatti

January 4, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Sideways", Paul Giamatti! Paul Giamatti talks about what it's like to appear in an intelligent, well-acted film.

Don Cheadle

January 5, 2005

TONIGHT: Actor Don Cheadle talks about his role in the film "Hotel Rwanda".

Howard Zinn

January 6, 2005

TONIGHT: Author Howard Zinn!

John Grisham

January 10, 2005

TONIGHT: Author John Grisham!

Samuel Jackson

January 11, 2005

TONIGHT: Actor Samuel Jackson! Samuel L. Jackson talks about his new film and the many other films he's made this year.

Dennis Quaid

January 12, 2005

TONIGHT: Actor Dennis Quaid! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!

Annette Benning

January 13, 2005

TONIGHT: Actress Annette Benning!

Brian Ross

January 17, 2005

TONIGHT: ABC Reporter, Brian Ross!

Jim Wallis

January 18, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It", Jim Wallis!

Michael Beschloss

January 19, 2005

TONIGHT: Author Michael Beschloss!

Joe Lieberman

January 23, 2005

TONIGHT: Senator Joe Lieberman! Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman talks about his secret to getting along with the Republican party.

Richard Viguerie

January 24, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alternative Media to Take Power", Richard Viguerie!

Seymour Hersh

January 25, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib", Seymour Hersh!

John Leguizamo

January 26, 2005

TONIGHT: Actor John Leguizamo! John Leguizamo talks about Sundance, skiing, and being named a sexy hombre.

Christine Todd Whitman

January 27, 2005

TONIGHT: Former head of the EPA, Christine Todd Whitman! Christine Todd Whitman talks about her new book "It's My Party Too."

Fareed Zakaria

January 31, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Future of Freedom", Fareed Zakaria!

Paula Abdul

February 1, 2005

TONIGHT: Judge on "American Idol", Paula Abdul!

Anderson Cooper

February 2, 2005

TONIGHT: Host of "Anderson Cooper 360", Anderson Cooper!

Joe Klein

February 3, 2005

TONIGHT: Author, Joe Klein!

Redmond O'Hanlon

February 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Author Redmond O'Hanlon!

Eric Idle

February 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Member of "Monty Python", Eric Idle!

Alan Cumming

February 16, 2005

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"!

Mark Mills

February 17, 2005

Rachel Weisz

February 22, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Constantine", Rachel Weisz!

Peter Jennings

February 23, 2005

TONIGHT: Host of "Peter Jennings Reporting: UFOs - Seeing Is Believing", Peter Jennings!

Christina Ricci

February 24, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Cursed", Christina Ricci! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!

Ben Nelson

February 28, 2005

TONIGHT: Senator Ben Nelson! Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson talks to Jon about the joys of being nicknamed by George W.

Nancy Soderberg

March 1, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Superpower Myth: The Use and Misuse of American Might", Nancy Soderberg!

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

March 2, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Be Cool", The Rock! The Rock discusses transitioning from the art of beating people up to film.

Ari Fleischer

March 3, 2005

TONIGHT: Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer discusses whether the press corps is obsolete.

Melissa Boyle Mahle

March 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11", Melissa Boyle Mahle!

Brian Williams

March 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Jon helps NBC News Anchor Brian Williams tell the difference between the Daily Show and his news.

Bruce Willis

March 9, 2005

TONIGHT: Actor Bruce Willis talks about his new movie, "Hostage".

Paul Krugman

March 10, 2005

TONIGHT: Economist Paul Krugman talks about his new book and the potential collapse of the New Deal.

Harry Frankfurt

March 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Princeton philosophy professor Harry Frankfurt talks about his book "On Bullshit".

Tom Fenton

March 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Author Tom Fenton explains why the news business is at an all-time low.

Rev. Al Green

March 16, 2005

TONIGHT: Guest star is the Reverend Al Green. The Reverend Al sings to Jon and analyzes the power of his own voice.

Craig Ferguson

March 17, 2005

TONIGHT: Craid Ferguson, the host of the Late Late Show, guest stars. Craig Ferguson tends to classify himself only with puppets.

Sandra Bullock

March 21, 2005

TONIGHT: Actress Sandra Bullock guest stars. Sandra Bullock discusses the sexy power of shooting an automatic weapon.

Catherine Keener

March 22, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The Interpreter," Catherine Keener. Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.

Ozzy Osbourne

March 23, 2005

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.

The RZA

March 24, 2005

TONIGHT: Member of "Wu-Tang", The RZA!

Reggie Miller

April 4, 2005

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.

Thomas Friedman

April 5, 2005

TONIGHT: New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman talks about his new book, "The World is Flat."

Matthew McConaughey

April 6, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Sahara", Matthew McConaughey.

Drew Barrymore

April 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Actress Drew Barrymore guest stars. Drew Barrymore talks about bum rushing the Red Sox.

Byron York

April 11, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy", Byron York! Plus, Colbert reports on "Tattoo Discrimination."

Senator Bob Dole

April 12, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "One Soldier's Story: A Memoir," Senator Bob Dole! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black.

John P. Avlon

April 13, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Independent Nation," John P. Avlon! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Promoting the US."

David Duchovny

April 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Trust the Man," David Duchovny! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Casting a Town Hall Meeting."

Robert Reich

April 18, 2005

TONIGHT: Robert Reich discusses his book, "Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America." Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".

Sarah Vowell

April 19, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Assassination Vacation," Sarah Vowell!

Dennis Miller

April 20, 2005

TONIGHT: Host of CNBC's "Dennis Miller," Dennis Miller! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Dormaid."

Reza Aslan

April 21, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "No god but God," Reza Aslan! Plus, "International Pamphlet."

Floyd Abrams

April 25, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Speaking Freely", Floyd Abrams! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "Tax Shelter."

Ice Cube

April 26, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "XXX: State of the Union," Ice Cube! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Weyco, Inc."

Christina Hoff Sommers

April 27, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "One Nation Under Therapy," Christina Hoff Somers! Plus, "International Pamphlet."

Steve Levitt

April 28, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Freakonomics," Steve Levitt!

Zell Miller

May 2, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "A Deficit Of Decency," and US Senator from Georgia, Zell Miller.

Christiane Amanpour

May 3, 2005

TONIGHT: CNN International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on the "Rick James Sign."

Martin Short

May 4, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood," Martin Short! Plus, Jon investigates the use of web logs on television in "Blogisphere."

Tom Ridge

May 5, 2005

TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge! Plus, Bob Wiltfong reports on "Sexy Cheerleading Band."

Kathleen Turner

May 9, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Kathleen Turner!

Wanda Sykes

May 10, 2005

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."

Al Roker

May 11, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The Today Show", Al Roker. Plus, Lewis Black drops by with another segment of "Back In Black."

Tracey Ullman

May 12, 2005

TONIGHT: Comedian and actress Tracey Ullman.

Gerald Posner

May 31, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Secrets of the Kingdom," Gerald Posner! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."

Bo Bice

June 1, 2005

TONIGHT: Runner-up of "American Idol," Bo Bice! Plus, the latest headlines!

Russell Crowe

June 2, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Cinderella Man," Russell Crowe! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Man Saves Chicken Tale of Survival."

Newt Gingrich

June 6, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Never Call Retreat," Newt Gingrich! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".

Steven Johnson

June 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Everything Bad Is Good for You," Steven Johnson! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Guns for Tots Revisited."

Colin Powell

June 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell! Plus, the latest headlines!

Matt Lauer

June 9, 2005

TONIGHT: Co-Anchor of "The Today Show," Matt Lauer! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Wal-Mart Union."

Larry Diamond

June 13, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Squandered Victory : The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy to Iraq", Larry Diamond! Plus the latest headlines!

Will Ferrell

June 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Bewitched," Will Ferrell!

Flynt Leverett

June 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Inheriting Syria," Flynt Leverett! Plus, Ed Helms reports on the "Speedo Ban."

Kenneth Timmerman

June 16, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Countdown to Crisis," Kenneth Timmerman!

Ringo Starr

June 20, 2005

TONIGHT: Musician, Ringo Starr! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Visiting America."

Dwight Yoakam

June 21, 2005

TONIGHT: Musician, Dwight Yoakam! Dwight was on promoting his new CD, "Blame The Vain". Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black" and the latest headlines!

Bill Moyers

June 22, 2005

TONIGHT: Journalist, Bill Moyers! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Bullying."

Howard Dean

June 23, 2005

TONIGHT: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Republican Party Chairmen."

Hanna Rosin

June 27, 2005

TONIGHT: Hanna Rosin! Plus, Jon discusses the President's current agenda.

Morgan Spurlock

June 28, 2005

TONIGHT: Executive Producer of "30 Days," Morgan Spurlock! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black."

Marci Hamilton

July 11, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "God vs. the Gavel," Marci Hamilton! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "The Fountain of Youth."

Matt Taibbi

July 12, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Spanking the Donkey," Matt Taibbi! Plus, "Wide World Quasi Sports."

Bernard Goldberg

July 13, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "100 People Who Are Screwing Up America," Bernard Goldberg! Plus Stephen Colbert reports on Network Storm Tracker Coverage.

Michael Isikoff

July 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Newsweek editor, Michael Isikoff! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Harry Potter Book Security."

Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein

July 18, 2005

TONIGHT: Washington Post editors, Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein!

Billy Bob Thornton

July 19, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Bad News Bears," Billy Bob Thornton! Plus Lewis "Back In" Black.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

July 20, 2005

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.

Fareed Zakaria

July 21, 2005

TONIGHT: Editor of Newsweek International, Fareed Zakaria! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Schwarzenegger Pothole."

Senator Rick Santorum

July 25, 2005

TONIGHT: Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Lance Armstrong's recent win of the Tour de France.

Diane Lane

July 26, 2005

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.

Bob Costas

July 27, 2005

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.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

July 28, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Happy Endings," Maggie Gyllenhaal! Plus, Stephen Colbert with "This Week in God".

Senator Joe Biden

August 2, 2005

TONIGHT: Senator Joe Biden, D-Delaware!

John Crawford

August 3, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell," John Crawford! Plus, the latest headlines.

Miles O'Brien

August 4, 2005

TONIGHT: Anchor of CNN's "American Morning," Miles O'Brien! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "Cooter."

Paul Rudd

August 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Paul Rudd! Plus, the first installment of "Indecision 2008."

Kate Hudson

August 9, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The Skeleton Key", Kate Hudson. Plus, Rob Corddry reports on Ethanol.

John Hockenberry

August 10, 2005

TONIGHT: Journalist, John Hockenberry! Plus, the latest headlines!

Andre Benjamin

August 11, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Four Brothers," Andre Benjamin! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God".

Steve Carell

August 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Steve Carell! Plus, the latest headlines.

Seymour Hersh

August 16, 2005

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."

John Irving

August 17, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Until I Find You," John Irving! Plus, Ed Helms reports on "So You Want to be a Supreme Court Judge?"

John Richardson

August 18, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "My Father The Spy," John H. Richardson! Plus, Lewis "Back In" Black!

Chris Wallace

August 22, 2005

TONIGHT: Host of "FOX News Sunday," Chris Wallace! Plus, the latest headlines!

Rachel Weisz

August 23, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The Constant Gardener," Rachel Weisz! Plus, Stephen Colbert reports on "This Week in God."

Sen. Trent Lott

August 24, 2005

TONIGHT: Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding Cats, A Life in Politics". Plus, Samantha Bee investigates "Ousted Councilmen."

Christopher Hitchens

August 25, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Thomas Jefferson : Author of America," Christopher Hitchens! Plus, the latest headlines!

Dr. Marc Siegel

September 6, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "False Alarm," Dr. Marc Siegel! Plus, the latest headlines!

Samuel L. Jackson

September 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The Man," Samuel L. Jackson! Plus, the latest headlines!

Brian Williams

September 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Host/Anchor of "NBC Nightly News", Brian Williams!

Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 1

September 12, 2005

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.

Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 2

September 13, 2005

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.

Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 3

September 14, 2005

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.

Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 4

September 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Proof", actress, Gwyneth Paltrow! This is Day 4 of Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report.

Alan Alda

September 20, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed," Alan Alda! Plus, new correspondent Dan Bakkedahl reports on "Bumvertising."

Ricky Gervais

September 21, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "The Office", Ricky Gervais! Plus, Jon takes a relatively closer look at the history of the White House press secretary.

George Clooney

September 22, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Good Night, and Good Luck", George Clooney! Plus the latest headlines.

Dr. Irwin Redlener

September 26, 2005

TONIGHT: Director, at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Dr. Irwin Redlener. Plus, Stephen Colbert in "This Week in God".

Viggo Mortensen

September 27, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen!

Jeff Garlin

September 28, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Jeff Garlin!

Sen. Chuck Schumer

September 29, 2005

TONIGHT: Senator of New York, Senator Charles Schumer!

David Rakoff

October 3, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Don't Get Too Comfortable", David Rakoff! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black!"

Cameron Diaz

October 4, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "In Her Shoes", Cameron Diaz! Plus, Nate Corddry reports on the "U.S.S. Iowa."

Senator John Edwards

October 5, 2005

TONIGHT: Former Democratic Senator, John Edwards!

Philip Seymour Hoffman

October 6, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "Capote," Philip Seymour Hoffman! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Girls Gone Wild for Kartrina Relief Aid."

Dolly Parton

October 17, 2005

TONIGHT: Country singer, Dolly Parton!

Bill O'Reilly

October 18, 2005

TONIGHT: Host of "The O'Reilly Factor", Bill O'Reilly! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

Louis Freeh

October 19, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "My FBI", Louis Freeh! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God".

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

October 20, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of Doom, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!

Bill Kristol

October 24, 2005

TONIGHT: Managing editor of "The Weekly Standard", Bill Kristol! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black".

Al Franken

October 25, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Truth (with jokes)", Al Franken!

Doris Kearns Goodwin

October 26, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "Team of Rivals", Doris Kearns Goodwin!

Janis Karpinski

October 27, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "One Woman's Army", Janis Karpinski!

D.L. Hughley

October 31, 2005

TONIGHT: Host of Weekends at the D.L., D.L. Hughley!

Sen. Barbara Boxer

November 1, 2005

TONIGHT: California Senator, Barbara Boxer!

Mike Wallace

November 2, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of Between You and Me: A Memoir, Mike Wallace! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "The Price of a Gallon of Gas."

Robert Ray

November 3, 2005

TONIGHT: The former independent counsel who investigated the Monica Lewinsky case and Whitewater during the Clinton years, Robert Ray!

Sen. Barack Obama

November 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Democratic Senator from Illinois, Barak Obama!

Sen. John McCain

November 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Republican Senator from Arizona, John McCain!

Keira Knightley

November 9, 2005

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."

Chris Elliott

November 10, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Shroud of the Thwacker", Chris Elliott! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry!

Martha Stewart

November 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of Martha and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart!

Rosario Dawson

November 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of Rent, Rosario Dawson! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

John Hodgman

November 16, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Areas of My Expertise", John Hodgman!

Richard Clarke

November 17, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of "The Scorpion's Gate", Richard Clarke!

Adrien Brody

November 28, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of "King Kong", Adrien Brody!

Peggy Noonan

November 29, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father, Peggy Noonan!

Nancy Pelosi

November 30, 2005

TONIGHT: California Congresswoman, Nancy Pelosi!

The White Stripes

December 1, 2005

TONIGHT: The White Stripes perform!

President Jimmy Carter

December 5, 2005

TONIGHT: Author of Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis, former President Jimmy Carter!

Michelle Yeoh

December 6, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of Memoirs of a Geisha, Michelle Yeoh!

David McCullough

December 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Author and historian, David McCullough!

Ken Auletta

December 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Editor of The New Yorker, Ken Auletta!

Howard Stern

December 13, 2005

TONIGHT: Radio talk show host, Howard Stern!

Tom Brokaw

December 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Former anchor of NBC Nightly News, Tom Brokaw!

Sarah Jessica Parker

December 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Star of The Family Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker!