Season 16

2011 · 124 episodes

Episodes

1Paul GiamattiThe media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
2Sen. Kirsten GillibrandRepublicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
3Jimmy WalesJohn McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
4Patton OswaltFacebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
5Denis LearyJohn Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.
6Colin FirthJohn Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
7Tim PawlentyMembers of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
8Ron HowardJohn Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
9Peter BergenMichael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
10Neil deGrasse TysonJon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
11Paul ClemensGlenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
12Kambiz Hosseini & Saman ArbabiSteve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
13Anand GiridharadasWyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
14James FrancoA reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
15Jonathan AlterMichele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
16T. Boone PickensBill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
17Bill GatesEgyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
18Michael SteeleConservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
19Matthew PerryRepublicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
20Adm. Michael MullenJustin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
21Edward Glaeser
22January Jones
23Brian WilliamsAnchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
24Ed Gillespie
25Lisa Ling
26Anderson Cooper
27Donald Rumsfeld
28Austan Goolsbee
29Howard SternCNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
30Prince Zeid Ra'adPrince 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.
31Allison Stanger
32Diane Ravitch
33Sen. Rand Paul
34Brian ChristianAuthor Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
35Aaron EckhartFrom 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
36Trey Parker & Matt Stone'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
37Sarah VowellAuthor, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
38T.J. EnglishThe author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.
39Richard Lewis
40Bret Baier
41Dr. Mansour O.El-KikhiaRepublicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
42Miguel NicolelesJoe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
43Jake GyllenhaalRepublicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
44Norm MacDonaldCIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
45Billy CrystalThe comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
46Colin QuinnThe comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
47Mike HuckabeeThe former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
48Jamie OliverThe chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
49Foo FightersThe rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
50Governor Deval PatrickThe governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
51Tracy MorganThe actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
52Ricky GervaisThe comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
53Gigi IbrahimJohn Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
54Elizabeth WarrenOlivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
55Bernie SandersObama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
56William CohanJohn Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
57Philip K. HowardThe U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
58Rachel MaddowA royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
59David BartonThe White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
60Joe MeachamDonald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
61Keira KnightleyJason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
62Will FerrellRepublicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
63Albert BrooksCommon causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
64Kristen WiigNewt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
65Jon RonsonOsama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
66Annie JacobsenAl Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
67Richard BeemanNewt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
68Lisa P. JacksonJohn Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
69Jimmy FallonSarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
70Bill MoyersDonald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
71Tim TebowEric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
72Maziar BahariSarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
73Fareed ZakariaJohn Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
74Larry KingAnthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
75Howard WasdinJon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
76Alex Prud'hommeNancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
77J.J. AbramsRepublican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.
78Trey Parker & Matt StoneBarack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
79Ray NaginSam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.
80Cameron DiazPolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
81Mitchell ZuckoffGreece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
82Bruce HeadlamJohn Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.
83Jennifer AnistonNew York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.
84Louis C.K.Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
85Tom HanksDemocrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.
86Bill KristolMark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
87Denis LearyAasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
88Kid RockChina 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.
89Matthew RichardsonJerry 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.
90Sgt. 1st Class Leroy PetryThe ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
91Daniel RadcliffeBarack 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.
92Pervez MusharrafThe Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
93Steve CarellRupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.
94Scott MillerA 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.
95Neil Patrick HarrisWyatt 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.
96Juan WilliamsBarack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.
97Rachel WeiszConservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.
98Peter TomsenCongressional 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.
99Freida PintoCongress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.
100Jason BatemanJoe 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.
101Austan GoolsbeeA congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.
102Dick DurbinJon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.
103Mark AdamsAmerica's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.
104Jay BahadurLooters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.
105John CoffeeWisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.
106Michael WallisThe Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.
107Ali VelshiMichele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.
108Matt LongThe media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus.
109Michael SteeleThe 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.
110Anne HathawayWarren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.
111Buddy RoemerThe media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.
112Dr. Sanjay GuptaMitt 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.
113Marion CotillardGOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.
114Mike MullenBarack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.
115Jim LehrerCNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.
116CommonDick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.
117Caroline KennedyCongress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.
118Ron SuskindJason 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.
119Mitch DanielsBarack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.
120Jennifer GranholmJohn Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.
121Ron PaulRick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers his political message.
122Seth RogenBarack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.
123Bill O'ReillyPundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.
124Tony BennettAn NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.