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Season 18

Season 18

2012
158 Episodes

Episodes

Arnold Schwarzenegger
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1. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Oct 1, 2012
7.0

The Obama and Romney camps aim low at the debates, the White House responds to violence in Libya, and Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses time travel and his book, "Total Recall".

Liam Neeson
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2. Liam Neeson

Oct 2, 2012
7.0

A Pennsylvania judge rules against the state's voter ID law, John Oliver asks Herman Cain to save America from foreign debt, and Liam Neeson talks kicking ass in "Taken 2".

Rand Paul
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3. Rand Paul

Oct 3, 2012
7.0

An explosive Obama video resurfaces, Stephen Colbert plays the part of Bill O'Reilly, and Rand Paul shares libertarian anecdotes from his book, "Government Bullies".

Bill O'Reilly
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4. Bill O'Reilly

Oct 4, 2012
7.3

Mitt Romney's lies win the first debate, Barack Obama breaks Chris Matthews, Al Gore ponders elevation sickness, and Bill O'Reilly discusses "Killing Kennedy".

Pete Townshend
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5. Pete Townshend

Oct 8, 2012
7.0

Slightly lower unemployment numbers spark conservative conspiracy theories, Sesame Street comes under fire, and Pete Townshend discusses his memoir, "Who I Am".

Ben Affleck
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6. Ben Affleck

Oct 9, 2012
7.0

Mitt Romney presents his vague deficit reduction plan, Jessica Williams interviews black Mormons in Utah, and Ben Affleck rescues hostages in "Argo".

Magic Johnson
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7. Magic Johnson

Oct 10, 2012
7.0

President Obama slams Mitt Romney over Big Bird comments, Jason Jones explains the polling of polls, and Magic Johnson reveals the secret to his rivalry with Larry Bird.

Paul Thomas Anderson
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8. Paul Thomas Anderson

Oct 11, 2012
9.0

Down-ticket congressional races intensify, John Oliver reports on a fast-growing sector of the US economy, and Paul Thomas Anderson talks writing and directing "The Master".

J. K. Rowling
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9. J. K. Rowling

Oct 15, 2012
8.5

Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martha Raddatz draws praise as debate moderator, and author J.K. Rowling discusses writing a novel without magic or Harry Potter.

Eugene Jarecki
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10. Eugene Jarecki

Oct 16, 2012
7.0

Paul Ryan visits a homeless shelter in Ohio, Herman Cain touches on American exceptionalism, and Eugene Jarecki discusses the war on drugs and "The House I Live In".

Nate Silver
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11. Nate Silver

Oct 17, 2012
8.0

Barack Obama shows up for the second presidential debate, John Oliver recruits a focus group, and Nate Silver shares his book, "The Signal and the Noise".

Barack Obama
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12. Barack Obama

Oct 18, 2012
7.0

Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.

D.L. Hughley
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13. D.L. Hughley

Oct 22, 2012
7.0

The conservative media exploits an Obama sound bite, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee follow the President's last campaign, and DL Hughley explains "The Endangered List".

Gerard Butler
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14. Gerard Butler

Oct 23, 2012
7.0

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate foreign policy, John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi share closing election arguments, and Gerard Butler talks surfing in "Chasing Mavericks".

Dakota Meyer
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15. Dakota Meyer

Oct 24, 2012
7.5

Donald Trump challenges President Obama, military veterans fight the civilian economy, and war hero Dakota Meyer describes a dark day in Afghanistan.

Nancy Pelosi
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16. Nancy Pelosi

Oct 25, 2012
9.0

Both parties pick winners and losers, an Indiana Senate candidate stirs up controversy, and Nancy Pelosi shares her take on the 2012 presidential election.

Jon Ronson
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17. Jon Ronson

Oct 31, 2012
7.0

Hurricane Sandy reveals government competence, John Oliver and Jason Jones run eighth grade political campaigns, and Jon Ronson shares examples of investigative satire.

Bob Woodruff
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18. Bob Woodruff

Nov 1, 2012
7.0

Ohio suffers a storm of political ads, Jason Jones and John Oliver raise student council election funds, and Bob Woodruff promotes the "Stand Up For Heroes" fundraiser.

Martha Raddatz
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19. Martha Raddatz

Nov 5, 2012
7.0

The presidential campaigns wind down, John Oliver and Jason Jones coach young politicians, and Martha Raddatz shares the secret to her debate moderating authority.

Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now
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20. Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now

Nov 6, 2012
7.0

Election night wraps up, the Best F#@king News Team Ever reports future election results, and Samantha Bee interviews undecided voters.

Nate Silver
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21. Nate Silver

Nov 7, 2012
7.0

Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney, Karl Rove refuses to admit defeat, Fox News plays the blame game, and Nate Silver explains his forecasting methodology.

Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro
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22. Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro

Nov 8, 2012
8.0

Colorado legalizes marijuana, John Oliver offers a unique interpretation of the election, and Katie Dellamaggiore and Pobo Efekoro talk "Brooklyn Castle".

Mike Huckabee
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23. Mike Huckabee

Nov 12, 2012
7.0

New York cleans up after Hurricane Sandy, General Petraeus resigns as head of the CIA, and Mike Huckabee calls for a more inclusive GOP.

Jason Sudeikis
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24. Jason Sudeikis

Nov 13, 2012
7.0

White House petitioners threaten secession, the Petraeus scandal widens with a second implicated general, and Jason Sudeikis channels Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.

Jon Meacham
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25. Jon Meacham

Nov 14, 2012
7.0

The GOP does well among married women, the BBC confronts a decades-long child sex scandal, and Jon Meacham talks "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power".

Andrew Napolitano
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26. Andrew Napolitano

Nov 15, 2012
7.5

Mitt Romney accuses President Obama of bribery, Al Madrigal investigates Arizona's legislative landscape, and Andrew Napolitano waxes Constitutional.

David Nasaw
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27. David Nasaw

Nov 26, 2012
7.0

Israel and Hamas call a ceasefire, God works in mysterious ways, and David Nasaw discusses "The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy".

Warren Buffett & Carol Loomis
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28. Warren Buffett & Carol Loomis

Nov 27, 2012
7.0

Wal-Mart employees surrender their front row Black Friday seats, several parties receive blame for the Twinkie's death, and Warren Buffett and Carol Loomis talk tax fairness.

Neil Young
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29. Neil Young

Nov 28, 2012
7.0

John McCain and Lindsey Graham attack Susan Rice, Marcia Fudge attacks their attack, Jason Jones examines political consulting, and Neil Young brings vinyl sound to digital.

Calvin Trillin
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30. Calvin Trillin

Nov 29, 2012
7.0

Mitt Romney joins President Obama for a private White House meeting, John Hodgman threatens to secede, and Calvin Trillin recounts the presidential race in verse.

Denis Leary
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31. Denis Leary

Dec 3, 2012
7.0

Fox News continues fighting the war on Christmas, Congress debates the filibuster, and Denis Leary spreads holiday cheer in his book, "Merry F**kin' Christmas".

R.A. Dickey
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32. R.A. Dickey

Dec 4, 2012
7.0

The left and right debate fiscal cliff resolutions, House Republicans pass on diversity, and Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey describes the brotherhood of the knuckleball.

Alan Simpson
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33. Alan Simpson

Dec 5, 2012
7.0

Senate Republicans oppose the UN's disability rights treaty, Al Madrigal investigates pot-smoking seniors, and Alan Simpson untangles the fiscal cliff.

Chris Christie
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34. Chris Christie

Dec 6, 2012
7.0

Kate Middleton battles morning sickness, Samantha Bee predicts the royal child's future, and Chris Christie shares details of his hug with Bruce Springsteen.

Bishop Gene Robinson
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35. Bishop Gene Robinson

Dec 10, 2012
7.0

Sports commentator Bob Costas switches subjects, Mitch McConnell's plan backfires, and Gene Robinson talks being the first openly gay bishop in Christendom.

Laura Linney
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36. Laura Linney

Dec 11, 2012
7.0

Michigan and Indiana wage economic warfare, Silvio Berlusconi serenades the Italian electorate, and Laura Linney discusses "Hyde Park on Hudson".

Cory Booker
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37. Cory Booker

Dec 12, 2012
7.0

Atheists assault Christmas, North Korea's Kim Jong-un averts Armageddon, and Newark Mayor Cory Booker touts his city's economic resurgence.

Kristen Stewart
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38. Kristen Stewart

Dec 13, 2012
7.0

California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act face legal hurdles, Wyatt Cenac completes one last investigation, and Kristen Stewart dances in "On the Road".

Anne Hathaway
39

39. Anne Hathaway

Jan 7, 2013
6.7

America temporarily avoids the Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans vote against a Hurricane Sandy relief package, and Anne Hathaway divulges the ending to "Les Miserables".

Gen. Stanley McChrystal
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40. Gen. Stanley McChrystal

Jan 8, 2013
7.0

America debates gun control, Wayne LaPierre calls for a lunatic database, and retired General Stanley McChrystal discusses his memoir, "My Share of the Task".

Jeff Bridges
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41. Jeff Bridges

Jan 9, 2013
7.0

Former AIG CEO Hank Greenberg sues America, Al Madrigal reports on Detroit's Canadian problem, and Jeff Bridges talks "The Dude and the Zen Master".

Josh Brolin
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42. Josh Brolin

Jan 10, 2013
7.0

The government considers minting a trillion dollar coin, Al Gore sells Current TV to Al Jazeera, and Josh Brolin discusses his handsome role in "Gangster Squad".

Roger Waters
43

43. Roger Waters

Jan 14, 2013
7.0

Paul Krugman teaches brand awareness, Jessica Williams parses President Obama's personal diversity, John Oliver investigates investigations, and Roger Waters battles the flu.

Bob Schieffer
44

44. Bob Schieffer

Jan 15, 2013
7.0

Lance Armstrong opens up to Oprah, Clarence Thomas speaks for the first time in seven years, and Bob Schieffer prepares for his 13th presidential inauguration.

Jessica Chastain
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45. Jessica Chastain

Jan 16, 2013
7.0

The White House and the NRA debate gun control measures, House Republicans vote against Hurricane Sandy relief, and Jessica Chastain talks "Zero Dark Thirty".

Lena Dunham
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46. Lena Dunham

Jan 17, 2013
7.0

President Obama addresses gun control, the White House rebuffs a petition to build a Death Star, and Lena Dunham is a Golden Globes newbie.

Sonia Sotomayor
47

47. Sonia Sotomayor

Jan 21, 2013
6.3

President Obama is sworn in for a second term, the Best F#@king News Team Ever experiments with inauguration hairstyles, and Sonia Sotomayor talks "My Beloved World".

Jennifer Lopez
48

48. Jennifer Lopez

Jan 22, 2013
7.0

President Obama is sworn in for his second presidential term, Beyonce "sings" the National Anthem, and Jennifer Lopez discusses her new action film, "Parker".

Missy Cummings
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49. Missy Cummings

Jan 23, 2013
5.5

Paul Ryan reviews President Obama's inaugural speech, Israel is no friend to Benjamin Netanyahu, and Missy Cummings shares the many applications of drones.

Christopher Walken
50

50. Christopher Walken

Jan 24, 2013
7.0

House Republicans press Hillary Clinton on Benghazi intelligence, China's smog problem helps America's self-esteem, and Christopher Walken talks "Stand Up Guys".

Bob Costas
51

51. Bob Costas

Jan 28, 2013
7.0

Women gain access to front-line combat, North Korea promises to "settle accounts" with the United States, and Bob Costas discusses the American cultures of guns and football.

Melissa McCarthy
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52. Melissa McCarthy

Jan 29, 2013
7.0

Would-be right-wing homesteaders envision a perfect society, homosexuality comes to the Boy Scouts and the NFL, and Melissa McCarthy blames Jason Bateman for "Identity Thief".

Al Gore
53

53. Al Gore

Jan 30, 2013
7.3

Republicans reach out to Latino voters, and Al Gore talks climate, democracy, and his book, "The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change".

Jason Bateman
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54. Jason Bateman

Jan 31, 2013
7.0

The Senate investigates a range of gun control measures, President Obama makes a controversial skeet-shooting remark, and Jason Bateman discusses "Identity Thief".

Michelle Rhee
55

55. Michelle Rhee

Feb 4, 2013
7.0

The Super Bowl suffers a power failure, Chinese hackers infiltrate the New York Times, and education reformer Michelle Rhee discusses her book, "Radical".

Ray Kelly
56

56. Ray Kelly

Feb 5, 2013
7.0

Republicans explore alternative methods of voter outreach, Facebook frustrates Germany, and Ray Kelly talks gun control and large sodas.

Ed Whitacre
57

57. Ed Whitacre

Feb 6, 2013
7.0

The Obama administration is questioned over its legal basis for drone strikes, the British government addresses gay marriage, and Ed Whitacre discusses GM's revival.

Neil Barofsky
58

58. Neil Barofsky

Feb 7, 2013
7.0

The White House opens up about drones, the United States Postal Service changes its work schedule, and Neil Barofsky talks banks and bailouts.

George Stephanopoulos
59

59. George Stephanopoulos

Feb 11, 2013
7.0

Pope Benedict XVI steps down, Harvard fails to produce the best cheaters, and George Stephanopoulos talks State of the Union addresses past and future.

Mike Piazza
60

60. Mike Piazza

Feb 12, 2013
7.0

North Korea goes miniature, Lewis Black looks to the real gun control experts, and Mike Piazza talks baseball, steroids, and his book, "Long Shot".

Fawzia Koofi
61

61. Fawzia Koofi

Feb 13, 2013
7.0

President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Marco Rubio takes a water break, and Fawzia Koofi discusses her book, "The Favored Daughter".

Susan E. Rice
62

62. Susan E. Rice

Feb 14, 2013
7.0

CNN owns the cruise ship story, John Oliver meets with the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and Susan Rice shares her side of the Benghazi story.

Alison Brie
63

63. Alison Brie

Feb 19, 2013
7.3

Great Britain questions the quality of its fast food, a meteor explosion over Russia fails to resonate, and Alison Brie talks "Community," "Mad Men," and Springsteen.

Helaine Olen
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64. Helaine Olen

Feb 20, 2013
7.0

Republicans revenge themselves on Chuck Hagel, Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, and Helaine Olen discusses her book, "Pound Foolish".

Steven Brill
65

65. Steven Brill

Feb 21, 2013
7.0

The White House vows greater transparency, Jessica Williams joins up with Texas secessionists, and Steven Brill discusses his health care industry investigation.

Donnie Wahlberg
66

66. Donnie Wahlberg

Feb 25, 2013
7.0

Mississippi's Dick Molpus is vindicated, Samantha Bee prepares for post-sequester America, and Donnie Wahlberg straddles the police communities of Boston and New York.

Lori Silverbush & Kristi Jacobson
67

67. Lori Silverbush & Kristi Jacobson

Feb 26, 2013
7.0

Dov Hikind addresses the blackface controversy, Robert Gibbs acknowledges the drone program, and Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson discuss hunger and "A Place at the Table".

R.J. Cutler
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68. R.J. Cutler

Feb 27, 2013
7.0

Wall Street enjoys a boom, Italy wanders into a religious and political power vacuum, and R.J. Cutler describes "The World According to Dick Cheney".

Rachel Maddow
69

69. Rachel Maddow

Feb 28, 2013
7.0

Bob Woodward runs afoul of the White House, Jason Jones battles maple syrup addiction, and Rachel Maddow decodes the Supreme Court.

Paul Rudd
70

70. Paul Rudd

Mar 4, 2013
7.0

Congress punishes itself by not punishing itself, Dennis Rodman reaches out to Kim Jong-un, and Paul Rudd discusses his life on the Supreme Court.

Sandra Day O'Connor
71

71. Sandra Day O'Connor

Mar 5, 2013
7.0

The Supreme Court reconsiders the Voting Rights Act, and Sandra Day O'Connor discusses her life on the bench and her book, "Out of Order".

Neil DeGrasse Tyson
72

72. Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Mar 6, 2013
7.7

Rand Paul filibusters for real, Al Madrigal questions Puerto Rico's desire for statehood, and Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the Russian meteor event.

Tom Coughlin
73

73. Tom Coughlin

Mar 7, 2013
7.0

Biological imperatives end Rand Paul's filibuster, potential papal successors gather in Rome, and Tom Coughlin discusses his book, "Earn the Right to Win".

Peter Dinklage
74

74. Peter Dinklage

Mar 25, 2013
6.7

Barack Obama brokers Middle Eastern peace, Al Madrigal investigates a lesser-known form of gun violence, and "Game of Thrones"' Peter Dinklage coins a phrase.

Michael Moss
75

75. Michael Moss

Mar 26, 2013
6.7

Republicans reboot, Larry Wilmore offers the GOP minority outreach advice, and "Salt Sugar Fat" author Michael Moss shares processed food industry secrets.

Eva Mendes
76

76. Eva Mendes

Mar 27, 2013
7.0

Government doesn't work for returning veterans, the Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage, and Eva Mendes talks "The Place Beyond the Pines".

Denise Kiernan
77

77. Denise Kiernan

Mar 28, 2013
7.0

The Supreme Court hears gay marriage arguments, Rupert Murdoch looks to expand his reach in LA, and Denise Kiernan investigates the women of the Manhattan Project.

Mary Roach
78

78. Mary Roach

Apr 1, 2013
7.0

Egypt suffers democratic growing pains, John Oliver investigates violence against guns, and Mary Roach demystifies the digestive process.

Jonathan Sperber
79

79. Jonathan Sperber

Apr 2, 2013
7.0

Kim Jong-un fails to take the hint, Pope Francis I makes his mark, and author Jonathan Sperber delves into the personal life of Karl Marx.

Sheryl Sandberg
80

80. Sheryl Sandberg

Apr 3, 2013
7.3

Congress anonymously supports genetically modified food, Republicans look to re-rebrand, and Sheryl Sandberg offers suggestions to close the gender gap.

Danny Boyle
81

81. Danny Boyle

Apr 4, 2013
7.3

Rutgers University fires its basketball coach, CNN evolves goats and the news, the Department of Veterans Affairs needs help, and Danny Boyle talks "Trance" and the Queen.

David Stockman
82

82. David Stockman

Apr 8, 2013
7.0

President Obama's budget proposal satisfies no one, Jessica Williams talks pubic lice with John Waters, and David Stockman predicts another economic crash.

Jimmy Carter
83

83. Jimmy Carter

Apr 9, 2013
7.0

Virginia's "Cooch" revives the state's anti-sodomy laws, a Tennessee lawmaker takes on the young and poor, and Jimmy Carter celebrates his defeat of the guinea worm.

Ken Burns
84

84. Ken Burns

Apr 10, 2013
7.0

Senate Republicans thwart the UN's assault on the Second Amendment, China tunes in, and Ken Burns seeks justice in "The Central Park Five".

Edie Falco
85

85. Edie Falco

Apr 11, 2013
7.0

"Crazy" Rand Paul visits Howard University, Aasif Mandvi delves into the complicated financial world of student athletics, and Edie Falco talks theater and "Nurse Jackie".

Tom Cruise
86

86. Tom Cruise

Apr 16, 2013
6.8

The Senate proposes a long and arduous "path to citizenship," Lewis Black takes on poverty in America, and an ageless Tom Cruise talks "Oblivion".

Ricky Gervais
87

87. Ricky Gervais

Apr 17, 2013
8.0

CNN goes down speculation road, the United States is accused of torture, and Ricky Gervais brings back his character from "The Office".

Mark Mazzetti
88

88. Mark Mazzetti

Apr 18, 2013
7.0

The Senate fails once again, John Oliver proves that gun control actually does work, and Mark Mazzetti sheds light on the CIA's secret wars.

Christina Hendricks
89

89. Christina Hendricks

Apr 22, 2013
7.3

The Czech Republic ambassador clears the air, CNN covers every moment of the Boston manhunt, and Christina Hendricks considers possible "Mad Men" spinoffs.

Salman Rushdie
90

90. Salman Rushdie

Apr 23, 2013
7.0

The STOCK Act gets the Congressional treatment, John Oliver continues his Australian gun control investigation, and writer Salman Rushdie transitions to filmmaking.

Bassem Youssef
91

91. Bassem Youssef

Apr 24, 2013
7.7

Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.

Vali Nasr
92

92. Vali Nasr

Apr 25, 2013
7.0

The George W. Bush Presidential Library opens for business, John Oliver concludes his investigation of Australian gun control, and Vali Nasr analyzes American foreign policy.

Jon Hamm
93

93. Jon Hamm

Apr 29, 2013
7.0

Congress feels the sequester pinch, the Elvis impersonator accused of mailing ricin to government officials is found innocent, and Jon Hamm talks "Mad Men"'s sixth season.

Robert Downey Jr
94

94. Robert Downey Jr

Apr 30, 2013
7.0

Syria questions America's resolve and line-drawing ability, longtime NBA center Jason Collins comes out as gay, and Robert Downey Jr. dons his "Iron Man 3" promotional suit.

Kay Bailey Hutchison
95

95. Kay Bailey Hutchison

May 1, 2013
7.0

Guantanamo goes on hunger strike, Ted Cruz rankles everybody, and Kay Bailey Hutchison identifies Texas' independent roots.

Eric Greitens
96

96. Eric Greitens

May 2, 2013
7.3

Paper joins the axis of evil, the Best F#@king News Team Ever tracks down a fugitive document, and Eric Greitens lays out his plan to help returning veterans.

Christiane Amanpour
97

97. Christiane Amanpour

May 6, 2013
7.0

The NRA does its best CPAC impression, and Christiane Amanpour bets on CNN's resurgence.

Mindy Kaling
98

98. Mindy Kaling

May 7, 2013
7.3

Chris Christie goes under the knife, Jessica Williams learns the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo, and Mindy Kaling divulges her Met Ball 2013 punk credentials.

Carey Mulligan
99

99. Carey Mulligan

May 8, 2013
7.3

Benghazi-gate continues apace, CNN pulls a fast one, and Carey Mulligan immerses herself in the flapper culture of "The Great Gatsby".

David Sedaris
100

100. David Sedaris

May 9, 2013
8.0

The Jodi Arias trial ends, Aasif Mandvi steers wayward youth away from dead end college degrees, and David Sedaris talks "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls".

J.J. Abrams
101

101. J.J. Abrams

May 13, 2013
7.3

The IRS apologizes for targeting conservative political groups, the government does something right, and J.J. Abrams notes the differences between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars".

Nathan Lane
102

102. Nathan Lane

May 14, 2013
7.0

President Obama takes a question about the IRS, Jessica Williams counsels a wayward conservative, and Nathan Lane shares his personal theme song.

Olympia Snowe
103

103. Olympia Snowe

May 15, 2013
7.0

The Obama administration is hit by Hurricane Scandy, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney call for more government accountability, and Olympia Snowe considers bipartisanship.

George Packer
104

104. George Packer

May 16, 2013
6.7

The 2016 presidential election heats up, Disney neglects its parenting duties, and George Packer surveys three decades of American life in his book, "The Unwinding".

Ellen Page
105

105. Ellen Page

May 20, 2013
7.0

The Obama administration deploys some guy to do damage control, China flushes away all traces of a mysterious ooze, and Ellen Page sings Canada's praises.

Phil Jackson
106

106. Phil Jackson

May 21, 2013
7.3

Toronto's mayor learns that crack is whack, Al Madrigal tracks down former MSNBC pundit Dylan Ratigan, and Phil Jackson talks basketball and managing big egos.

Bill O'Reilly
107

107. Bill O'Reilly

May 22, 2013
7.3

The IRS proves short on answers, Apple answers for its tax dodge, Peggy Noonan ranks presidential scandals, and Bill O'Reilly considers the Obama administration's troubles.

Morgan Freeman
108

108. Morgan Freeman

May 23, 2013
7.0

The Obama administration prosecutes dangerous potheads and journalists, Jason Jones measures conservative reactions to IRS profiling, and Morgan Freeman waxes scientific.

Maxim Pozdorovkin & Mike Lerner
109

109. Maxim Pozdorovkin & Mike Lerner

Jun 3, 2013
6.7

The IRS gets a taste of its own medicine, John McCain visits Syrian rebels, and Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin explain the meaning of Pussy Riot.

Brian Williams
110

110. Brian Williams

Jun 4, 2013
7.8

China wins the Iraq War, health officials warn of a global MERS epidemic, and Brian Williams weighs in on press freedoms.

Jon Favreau
111

111. Jon Favreau

Jun 5, 2013
7.0

Chris Christie calls for a special election, Jessica Williams observes Tennessee's signature health care initiative, and Jon Favreau looks back on his White House days.

No Guests
112

112. No Guests

Jun 6, 2013
7.0

New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.

Seth Rogen
113

113. Seth Rogen

Jun 10, 2013
8.0

Details of the government's domestic surveillance practices emerge, the Best F#@king News Team Ever congratulates John Oliver, and Seth Rogen talks "This Is the End".

Armando Iannucci
114

114. Armando Iannucci

Jun 11, 2013
7.5

Republican senators respond to the NSA surveillance controversy, Al Madrigal exposes undercover whistleblowers, and Armando Iannucci talks American politics and "Veep".

Mavis Staples
115

115. Mavis Staples

Jun 12, 2013
6.5

The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".

Fareed Zakaria
116

116. Fareed Zakaria

Jun 13, 2013
8.0

The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".

Linda Cardellini
117

117. Linda Cardellini

Jun 17, 2013
7.0

Sarah Palin quits quitting, Iran votes for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's replacement, Sam Bee reports on a bullied majority, and Linda Cardellini talks "Mad Men".

Jim Gaffigan
118

118. Jim Gaffigan

Jun 18, 2013
7.0

The Senate nearly accomplishes something, Mick Foley issues an immigration reform challenge, and Jim Gaffigan reflects on fatherhood.

Dawn Porter
119

119. Dawn Porter

Jun 19, 2013
7.0

President Obama doesn't feel the love in Germany, the Supreme Court rules on human gene patenting, and Dawn Porter reflects on underappreciated public defenders.

Tom Brokaw
120

120. Tom Brokaw

Jun 20, 2013
7.0

Paula Deen finds herself embroiled in controversy, old-timey gangster stories dominate the news, and Tom Brokaw discusses technological innovations in news.

Maggie Gyllenhaal
121

121. Maggie Gyllenhaal

Jun 24, 2013
7.0

Jason Jones learns about the Canadian financial services industry, Edward Snowden eludes the media and the authorities, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "White House Down".

Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson
122

122. Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson

Jun 25, 2013
7.0

The Supreme Court takes on the Voting Rights Act, George Zimmerman's lawyer starts the trial with a joke, and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson links hip hop and "The Cosby Show".

Josh Fox
123

123. Josh Fox

Jun 26, 2013
7.0

The Best F#@king News Team Ever responds to the Supreme Court's DOMA decision, Kristen Schaal cheers Wendy Davis, and Josh Fox discusses his film, "Gasland Part II".

Tom Goldstein
124

124. Tom Goldstein

Jun 27, 2013
7.0

Jon Stewart says hello, Justice Scalia objects to the DOMA ruling, Edward Snowden turns up in a Moscow airport, and Tom Goldstein explains the Supreme Court's decisions.

Aaron Sorkin
125

125. Aaron Sorkin

Jul 15, 2013
8.0

The George Zimmerman murder trial concludes, Al Madrigal questions Latinos about other Latinos, and Aaron Sorkin talks CNN and "The Newsroom".

Helen Mirren
126

126. Helen Mirren

Jul 16, 2013
7.0

The Senate avoids destroying itself, Kate Middleton's unborn child keeps his or her fans waiting, and Helen Mirren explains why she enjoys touching celebrities.

Reza Aslan
127

127. Reza Aslan

Jul 17, 2013
7.5

Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner poll well in NYC, Lewis Black responds to Rick Perry's job offer, and Reza Aslan considers the historical Jesus in his book, "Zealot".

Sarah Vowell
128

128. Sarah Vowell

Jul 18, 2013
7.0

Egyptians mark the end of democracy, CNN rocks the news, and Sarah Vowell sits in for her friend, the late David Rakoff.

Louis C.K.
129

129. Louis C.K.

Jul 22, 2013
7.0

A royal son is born, Edward Snowden considers moving out of the Moscow airport, Detroit goes bankrupt, and Louis C.K. talks Woody Allen and "Blue Jasmine".

Richard Haass
130

130. Richard Haass

Jul 23, 2013
7.0

The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the royal birth, and foreign policy expert Richard Haass reflects on the importance of domestic stability.

Shailene Woodley
131

131. Shailene Woodley

Jul 24, 2013
6.5

Anthony Weiner becomes Carlos Danger, Larry Wilmore begins a conversation on race, and Shailene Woodley discusses "The Spectacular".

Bob Bradley
132

132. Bob Bradley

Jul 25, 2013
7.0

Goldman Sachs gets into the aluminum game, Aasif Mandvi tries convincing someone to run for Congress, and Bob Bradley talks Egyptian soccer and the World Cup.

Mark Leibovich
133

133. Mark Leibovich

Jul 29, 2013
7.0

Edward Snowden receives a literary care package, Congress agrees on something, Anthony Weiner gets more bad news, and Mark Leibovich surveys the Washington landscape.

Tim Gunn
134

134. Tim Gunn

Jul 30, 2013
7.0

Judge Johnny judges Halliburton, Lance Armstrong and Joe Biden, Pope Francis changes the Catholic tone toward homosexuality, and Tim Gunn talks "Project Runway".

Hank Azaria
135

135. Hank Azaria

Jul 31, 2013
7.0

Congress continues being unpopular, Jason Jones travels to Kentucky, Anthony Weiner 9/11s his d**k pics, and Hank Azaria discusses "Lovelace".

Colin Quinn
136

136. Colin Quinn

Aug 1, 2013
7.0

America's fast food workers demand better pay, Hillary Clinton's lunch ignites 2016 election buzz, and Colin Quinn teaches Constitutional history.

Neal Thompson
137

137. Neal Thompson

Aug 5, 2013
7.0

The 2016 Republican presidential field expands, politics engulfs sports and the royal baby, and Neal Thompson recounts the life of Robert Ripley in "A Curious Man".

Liam Hemsworth
138

138. Liam Hemsworth

Aug 6, 2013
8.0

Tax reform terrifies politicians who want tax reform, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee debate the race question, and Liam Hemsworth talks sports and white-collar crime.

Lake Bell
139

139. Lake Bell

Aug 7, 2013
7.0

President Obama breaks his date with Vladimir Putin, David Cameron takes away England's porn, "Shark Week" is engulfed in shark-troversy, and Lake Bell talks filmmaking.

Kirsten Gillibrand
140

140. Kirsten Gillibrand

Aug 8, 2013
8.3

The SEC holds big banks accountable in small ways, Obama speaks out on sexual assault in the military, and Kirsten Gillibrand criticizes how the military handles such cases.

Rand Paul
141

141. Rand Paul

Aug 12, 2013
7.0

Chris Matthews makes 2016 election predictions, Australia's federal candidates slip up, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns pro-pot, and Senator Rand Paul talks health care.

Joshua Oppenheimer
142

142. Joshua Oppenheimer

Aug 13, 2013
7.0

A judge goes after NYC's stop-and-frisk policies, Jessica Williams demands stop-and-frisk on Wall Street, and Joshua Oppenheimer describes his film, "The Act of Killing".

Regis Philbin
143

143. Regis Philbin

Aug 14, 2013
8.0

Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes over The Washington Post, Elon Musk dreams up a supersonic transport capsule, and Regis Philbin describes his sports talk show, "Crowd Goes Wild".

Simon Pegg
144

144. Simon Pegg

Aug 15, 2013
8.3

Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".

Andrew Harper
145

145. Andrew Harper

Sep 3, 2013
8.0

Jon returns from the Middle East, Syria crosses America's red line, and Andrew Harper explains the reality for Syrian refugees in Jordan.

Mario Livio
146

146. Mario Livio

Sep 4, 2013
7.7

John McCain shows his poker face, Samantha Bee searches for common ground with Russia, and Mario Livio shares some of science's greatest blunders.

Michael C. Hall
147

147. Michael C. Hall

Sep 5, 2013
7.3

The New York City Democratic mayoral candidates debate the issues, Anthony Weiner fights back, and Michael C. Hall discusses the final season of "Dexter."

Sheri Fink
148

148. Sheri Fink

Sep 9, 2013
7.0

Americans debate intervention in Syria, Bashar al-Assad launches a campaign to charm the west, Republican mayoral candidates clash, and Sheri Fink prepares for disaster.

Bill Dedman
149

149. Bill Dedman

Sep 10, 2013
7.7

John Kerry offers inadvertent hope for peace in Syria, a drug boat burns off the coast of Italy, and Bill Dedman sheds light on a reclusive heiress.

Bob Odenkirk & David Cross
150

150. Bob Odenkirk & David Cross

Sep 11, 2013
7.0

Bill de Blasio wins the New York City Democratic primary, members of Congress address Egypt's people, and David Cross and Bob Odenkirk talk "Hollywood Said No!"

Billy Crystal
151

151. Billy Crystal

Sep 12, 2013
8.3

Vladimir Putin assumes the role of peacemaker, Aasif Mandvi reports on the plight of biotech companies, and Billy Crystal recounts a bygone era in comedy.

Robert Reich
152

152. Robert Reich

Sep 16, 2013
7.0

Lindsey Graham declares war on not going to war in Syria, Pope Francis takes aim at Catholic dogma, and Robert Reich predicts a return to progressivism.

Jake Gyllenhaal
153

153. Jake Gyllenhaal

Sep 17, 2013
8.0

CNN learns the wrong lessons from Boston, the Best F#@king News Team Ever speculatively reports a Godzilla attack, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks "Prisoners."

Hugh Jackman
154

154. Hugh Jackman

Sep 18, 2013
8.0

Washington D.C. gun laws prove ineffective, Al Madrigal tests the limits of southern hospitality, and Hugh Jackman embraces the darkness in "Prisoners."

Chelsea Clinton
155

155. Chelsea Clinton

Sep 19, 2013
7.7

Businesses circumvent Obamacare, Aasif Mandvi celebrates India's Miss America victory, and Chelsea Clinton shares details of her work at the Clinton Foundation.

Richard Dawkins
156

156. Richard Dawkins

Sep 24, 2013
7.8

Republicans rally against Obamacare, Jessica Williams reports on the future of international shipping, and Richard Dawkins compares science and religion.

Atoms for Peace
157

157. Atoms for Peace

Sep 25, 2013
7.0

Ted Cruz takes a stand against the Affordable Care Act, and Thom Yorke and Flea perform songs from their joint project, Atoms for Peace.

Robin Williams
158

158. Robin Williams

Sep 26, 2013
7.5

President Hassan Rouhani of Iran hits New York, Pope Francis and Republicans disagree on scriptural matters, and Robin Williams talks "The Crazy Ones."