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Season 16
January 3, 2011

Season 16

01. Paul Giamatti

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

January 3, 2011

02. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

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

January 4, 2011

03. Jimmy Wales

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

January 5, 2011

04. Patton Oswalt

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

January 6, 2011

05. Denis Leary

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

January 10, 2011

06. Colin Firth

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

January 11, 2011

07. Tim Pawlenty

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

January 12, 2011

08. Ron Howard

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

January 13, 2011

09. Peter Bergen

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

January 17, 2011

10. Neil deGrasse Tyson

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

January 18, 2011

11. Paul Clemens

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

January 19, 2011

12. Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

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

January 20, 2011

13. Anand Giridharadas

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

January 24, 2011

14. James Franco

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

January 25, 2011

15. Jonathan Alter

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

January 26, 2011

16. T. Boone Pickens

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

January 27, 2011

17. Bill Gates

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

January 31, 2011

18. Michael Steele

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

February 1, 2011

19. Matthew Perry

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

February 2, 2011

20. Adm. Michael Mullen

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

February 3, 2011

21. Edward Glaeser

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February 14, 2011

22. January Jones

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February 15, 2011

23. Brian Williams

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

February 16, 2011

24. Ed Gillespie

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February 17, 2011

25. Lisa Ling

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February 21, 2011

26. Anderson Cooper

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February 22, 2011

27. Donald Rumsfeld

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February 23, 2011

28. Austan Goolsbee

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February 24, 2011

29. Howard Stern

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

February 28, 2011

30. Prince Zeid Ra'ad

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.

March 1, 2011

31. Allison Stanger

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March 2, 2011

32. Diane Ravitch

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March 3, 2011

33. Sen. Rand Paul

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March 7, 2011

34. Brian Christian

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

March 8, 2011

35. Aaron Eckhart

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

March 9, 2011

36. Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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

March 10, 2011

37. Sarah Vowell

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

March 21, 2011

38. T.J. English

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

March 22, 2011

39. Richard Lewis

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March 23, 2011

40. Bret Baier

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March 24, 2011

41. Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

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

March 28, 2011

42. Miguel Nicoleles

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

March 29, 2011

43. Jake Gyllenhaal

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

March 30, 2011

44. Norm MacDonald

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

March 31, 2011

45. Billy Crystal

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

April 4, 2011

46. Colin Quinn

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

April 5, 2011

47. Mike Huckabee

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

April 6, 2011

48. Jamie Oliver

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

April 7, 2011

49. Foo Fighters

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

April 11, 2011

50. Governor Deval Patrick

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

April 12, 2011

51. Tracy Morgan

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

April 13, 2011

52. Ricky Gervais

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

April 14, 2011

53. Gigi Ibrahim

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

April 25, 2011

54. Elizabeth Warren

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

April 26, 2011

55. Bernie Sanders

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

April 27, 2011

56. William Cohan

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

April 28, 2011

57. Philip K. Howard

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

May 2, 2011

58. Rachel Maddow

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

May 3, 2011

59. David Barton

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

May 4, 2011

60. Joe Meacham

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

May 5, 2011

61. Keira Knightley

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

May 9, 2011

62. Will Ferrell

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

May 10, 2011

63. Albert Brooks

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

May 11, 2011

64. Kristen Wiig

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

May 12, 2011

65. Jon Ronson

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

May 16, 2011

66. Annie Jacobsen

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

May 17, 2011

67. Richard Beeman

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

May 18, 2011

68. Lisa P. Jackson

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

May 19, 2011

69. Jimmy Fallon

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

May 31, 2011

70. Bill Moyers

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

June 1, 2011

71. Tim Tebow

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

June 2, 2011

72. Maziar Bahari

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

June 6, 2011

73. Fareed Zakaria

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

June 7, 2011

74. Larry King

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

June 8, 2011

75. Howard Wasdin

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

June 9, 2011

76. Alex Prud'homme

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

June 13, 2011

77. J.J. Abrams

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

June 14, 2011

78. Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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

June 15, 2011

79. Ray Nagin

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

June 20, 2011

80. Cameron Diaz

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

June 21, 2011

81. Mitchell Zuckoff

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

June 22, 2011

82. Bruce Headlam

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

June 23, 2011

83. Jennifer Aniston

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

June 27, 2011

84. Louis C.K.

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

June 28, 2011

85. Tom Hanks

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

June 29, 2011

86. Bill Kristol

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

June 30, 2011

87. Denis Leary

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

July 11, 2011

88. Kid Rock

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.

July 12, 2011

89. Matthew Richardson

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.

July 13, 2011

90. Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

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

July 14, 2011

91. Daniel Radcliffe

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.

July 18, 2011

92. Pervez Musharraf

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

July 19, 2011

93. Steve Carell

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

July 20, 2011

94. Scott Miller

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.

July 21, 2011

95. Neil Patrick Harris

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.

July 25, 2011

96. Juan Williams

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

July 26, 2011

97. Rachel Weisz

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

July 27, 2011

98. Peter Tomsen

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.

July 28, 2011

99. Freida Pinto

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

August 1, 2011

100. Jason Bateman

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.

August 2, 2011

101. Austan Goolsbee

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

August 3, 2011

102. Dick Durbin

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

August 4, 2011

103. Mark Adams

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

August 8, 2011

104. Jay Bahadur

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

August 9, 2011

105. John Coffee

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

August 10, 2011

106. Michael Wallis

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

August 11, 2011

107. Ali Velshi

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

August 15, 2011

108. Matt Long

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.

August 16, 2011

109. Michael Steele

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.

August 17, 2011

110. Anne Hathaway

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

August 18, 2011

111. Buddy Roemer

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

September 6, 2011

112. Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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.

September 7, 2011

113. Marion Cotillard

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

September 8, 2011

114. Mike Mullen

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

September 12, 2011

115. Jim Lehrer

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

September 13, 2011

116. Common

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.

September 14, 2011

117. Caroline Kennedy

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

September 15, 2011

118. Ron Suskind

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.

September 20, 2011

119. Mitch Daniels

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

September 21, 2011

120. Jennifer Granholm

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.

September 22, 2011

121. Ron Paul

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.

September 26, 2011

122. Seth Rogen

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

September 27, 2011

123. Bill O'Reilly

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

September 28, 2011

124. Tony Bennett

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

September 29, 2011