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The Daily Show — Season 11

Air Date: 2006-01-04

Episodes: 161

Episodes

Episode 1: George Packer
Aired: 2006-01-04

TONIGHT: Author of The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq, George Packer!
Episode 2: Pierce Brosnan
Aired: 2006-01-05

TONIGHT: Actor, Pierce Brosnan! Also, Jason Jones with "Spear Pressure."
Episode 3: James Risen
Aired: 2006-01-09

TONIGHT: NY Times reporter and author of State of War, James Risen!
Episode 4: Albert Brooks
Aired: 2006-01-10

TONIGHT: Star of Finding Comedy in the Muslim World, actor and filmmaker, Albert Brooks!
Episode 5: Peter Bergen
Aired: 2006-01-11

TONIGHT: CNN's terrorism analyst, Peter Bergen!
Episode 6: Edward Lazarus
Aired: 2006-01-12

TONIGHT: Author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court, Edward Lazarus!
Episode 7: Eugene Jarecki
Aired: 2006-01-16

TONIGHT: Documentary film maker, Eugene Jarecki! Also, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God."
Episode 8: L. Paul Bremer
Aired: 2006-01-17

TONIGHT: Author of My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope and former Head of Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, L. Paul Bremer!
Episode 9: James Woolsey
Aired: 2006-01-18

TONIGHT: Former CIA Director, James Woolsey!
Episode 10: Josh Lucas
Aired: 2006-01-19

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Glory Road, Josh Lucas! Also, Nate Corddry with an American Resolution.
Episode 11: Fred Barnes
Aired: 2006-01-23

TONIGHT: Author of Rebel-in-Chief: How George W. Bush Is Redefining the Conservative Movement and Transforming America, Fred Barnes!
Episode 12: Reza Aslan
Aired: 2006-01-24

TONIGHT: Author of No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, Reza Aslan!
Episode 13: Anthony Hopkins
Aired: 2006-01-25

TONIGHT: Actor and star of The World's Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins! Plus "New Year's Resolution" with Ed Helms!
Episode 14: Bernard-Henri Levy
Aired: 2006-01-26

TONIGHT: Author of American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville, Bernard-Henri Levy!
Episode 15: Randy Jackson
Aired: 2006-01-30

TONIGHT: Judge on American Idol, Randy Jackson!
Episode 16: Charles Barkley
Aired: 2006-01-31

TONIGHT: Retired NBA Star, Charles Barkley!
Episode 17: Michael Beschloss
Aired: 2006-02-01

TONIGHT: Author and historian, Michael Beschloss!
Episode 18: Robert O'Harrow, Jr.
Aired: 2006-02-02

TONIGHT: Author of No Place to Hide: Behind the Scenes of Our Emerging Surveillance Society, Robert O'Harrow, Jr.! Plus, "New Year's Resolution" with Dan Bakkedahl!
Episode 19: Torie Clarke
Aired: 2006-02-07

TONIGHT: Former Assistant Defense Secretary for Public Affairs, Torie Clarke! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week In God!"
Episode 20: Harrison Ford
Aired: 2006-02-08

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Firewall, Harrison Ford! Also, the first installment of "Klassic Kolbert."
Episode 21: Will Arnett
Aired: 2006-02-09

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Arrested Development, Will Arnett!
Episode 22: Mike Mullane
Aired: 2006-02-13

TONIGHT: Astronaut, Mike Mullane!
Episode 23: Peter Tertzakian
Aired: 2006-02-14

TONIGHT: Author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World, Peter Tertzakian!
Episode 24: Julianne Moore
Aired: 2006-02-15

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Freedomland, Julianne Moore! Plus, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin.
Episode 25: Ed Harris
Aired: 2006-02-16

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Winter Passing, Ed Harris! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Episode 26: Sarah Vowell
Aired: 2006-02-21

TONIGHT: Author of Assassination Vacation, Sarah Vowell! Also, Nate and Rob Corddry with "Brother vs. Brother."
Episode 27: Matthew Fox
Aired: 2006-02-22

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lost, Matthew Fox!
Episode 28: Roger Ebert
Aired: 2006-02-23

TONIGHT: Movie critic, Roger Ebert! Also, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
Episode 29: Eugene Linden
Aired: 2006-03-07

TONIGHT: The author of The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations, Eugene Linden!
Episode 30: Neil Young
Aired: 2006-03-08

TONIGHT: Musician and composer, Neil Young!
Episode 31: Bruce Bartlett
Aired: 2006-03-09

TONIGHT: The author of Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy, Bruce Bartlett!
Episode 32: Eric Burns
Aired: 2006-03-13

TONIGHT: The author of Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism, Eric Burns!
Episode 33: Bart Ehrman
Aired: 2006-03-14

TONIGHT: The author of Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, Bart Ehrman! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry.
Episode 34: Natalie Portman
Aired: 2006-03-15

TONIGHT: Actress and star of V for Vendetta, Natalie Portman!
Episode 35: Vin Diesel
Aired: 2006-03-16

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Find Me Guilty, Vin Diesel!
Episode 36: Clive Owen
Aired: 2006-03-20

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Inside Man, Clive Owen!
Episode 37: General Georges Sada
Aired: 2006-03-21

TONIGHT: Author of Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied And Survived Saddam Hussein, General Georges Sada! Also, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin!
Episode 38: Senator Russ Feingold
Aired: 2006-03-22

TONIGHT: Wisconsin Senator, Russ Feingold!
Episode 39: Michael Mandelbaum
Aired: 2006-03-23

TONIGHT: Author of The Case For Goliath: How America Acts As The World's Government in the Twenty-first Century, Michael Mandelbaum
Episode 40: Michael Gordon
Aired: 2006-03-27

TONIGHT: Author of Cobra II : The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq, Michael Gordon!
Episode 41: Fareed Zakaria
Aired: 2006-03-28

TONIGHT: Newsweek International editor, Fareed Zakaria!
Episode 42: Queen Latifah
Aired: 2006-03-29

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Ice Age: The Meltdown, Queen Latifah!
Episode 43: Sharon Stone
Aired: 2006-03-30

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Basic Instinct 2, Sharon Stone!
Episode 44: Ricky Gervais
Aired: 2006-04-03

TONIGHT: Actor and podcast host of "The Ricky Gervais Show", Ricky Gervais! Also, Ed Helms with "This Week In God".
Episode 45: Studs Terkel
Aired: 2006-04-04

TONIGHT: Broadcaster and author of "And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey", Studs Terkel! Also, Senator John McCain stops by to defend his decision to talk in front of Liberty University students.
Episode 46: Gen. Tony Zinni
Aired: 2006-04-05

TONIGHT: Retired Marine General and author of "The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose", Gen. Tony Zinni!
Episode 47: Josh Hartnett
Aired: 2006-04-06

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lucky Number Slevin, Josh Hartnett! Also, Dan Bakkedahl learns about "Beach Ploys".
Episode 48: Jon Meacham
Aired: 2006-04-17

TONIGHT: The author of American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation, Jon Meacham! Also, Ed Helms travels to Alaska to find out about the enormous population of bald eagles in one small town.
Episode 49: Ryan Nerz
Aired: 2006-04-18

TONIGHT: The author of Eat This Book: A Year of Gorging and Glory on the Competitive Eating Circuit, Ryan Nerz!
Episode 50: Dennis Quaid
Aired: 2006-04-19

TONIGHT: Actor and star of American Dreamz, Dennis Quaid!
Episode 51: Sen. Ted Kennedy
Aired: 2006-04-20

TONIGHT: Senator from Massachusetts, Sen. Ted Kennedy! Also, Jason Jones with Not In Your Front Yard.
Episode 52: Efraim Halevy
Aired: 2006-04-24

TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!
Episode 53: Tom Selleck
Aired: 2006-04-25

TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!
Episode 54: Kimberley Strassel
Aired: 2006-04-26

TONIGHT: Wall Street Journal editor, Kimberley Strassel!
Episode 55: Robin Williams
Aired: 2006-04-27

TONIGHT: Actor and star of R.V., Robin Williams!
Episode 56: Matthew Continetti
Aired: 2006-05-01

TONIGHT: The author of The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine, Matthew Continetti!
Episode 57: Madeleine Albright
Aired: 2006-05-02

TONIGHT: The author of The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs, Madeleine Albright!
Episode 58: Clark Kent Ervin
Aired: 2006-05-03

TONIGHT: The author of Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable To Attack, Clark Kent Ervin!
Episode 59: John Malkovich
Aired: 2006-05-04

TONIGHT: Actor John Malkovich!
Episode 60: David Remnick
Aired: 2006-05-08

TONIGHT: The author of Reporting: Writings from the New Yorker, David Remnick!
Episode 61: Eric Shawn
Aired: 2006-05-09

TONIGHT: Author of The U.N. Exposed: How the United Nations Sabotages America's Security and Fails the World, Eric Shawn!
Episode 62: Billy Connolly
Aired: 2006-05-10

TONIGHT: Stand-up comedian Billy Connolly!
Episode 63: Francis Fukuyama
Aired: 2006-05-11

TONIGHT: Author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy, Francis Fukuyama!
Episode 64: Howard Dean
Aired: 2006-05-15

TONIGHT: The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean!
Episode 65: Denis Leary
Aired: 2006-05-16

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Rescue Me, Denis Leary!
Episode 66: Ramesh Ponnuru
Aired: 2006-05-17

TONIGHT: A senior editor for National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru! Plus, Lewis Black: Back in Black.
Episode 67: Willie Nelson
Aired: 2006-05-18

TONIGHT: Legendary country musician and performer of You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker, Willie Nelson!
Episode 68: Caroline Kennedy
Aired: 2006-06-05

TONIGHT: Caroline Kennedy, founder of the Profiles In Courage Award.
Episode 69: Bill Bennett
Aired: 2006-06-06

TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Education and author of America, Bill Bennett.
Episode 70: Bonnie Hunt
Aired: 2006-06-07

TONIGHT: Actress Bonnie Hunt from the movie Cars. Plus, Lewis Black reports in Back in Black!
Episode 71: Lily Tomlin
Aired: 2006-06-08

TONIGHT: Legendary comedian Lily Tomlin!
Episode 72: Thomas Friedman
Aired: 2006-06-12

TONIGHT: The author of The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, Thomas L. Friedman!
Episode 73: Ken Mehlman
Aired: 2006-06-13

TONIGHT: The chair of the Republican National Committee, Ken Mehlman!
Episode 74: Tim Russert
Aired: 2006-06-14

TONIGHT: The Host of NBC's Meet the Press and the author of Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons, Tim Russert!
Episode 75: Louis C.K.
Aired: 2006-06-15

TONIGHT: The star of the new series Lucky Louie, Louis C.K.!
Episode 76: Calvin Trillin
Aired: 2006-06-19

TONIGHT: American journalist, humorist, and author of Messages from My Father!, Calvin Trillin!
Episode 77: Juliet Eilperin
Aired: 2006-06-20

Tonight: Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, author of Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives.
Episode 78: Anderson Cooper
Aired: 2006-06-21

TONIGHT: Host of CNN's Anderson Cooper: 360, Anderson Cooper.
Episode 79: Adam Sandler
Aired: 2006-06-22
Episode 80: Lance Armstrong
Aired: 2006-06-26
Episode 81: Helen Thomas
Aired: 2006-06-27
Episode 82: Al Gore
Aired: 2006-06-28
Episode 83: Kevin Spacey
Aired: 2006-06-29
Episode 84: Illario Pantano
Aired: 2006-07-10

Tonight former U.S. Marine and co-author of Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy, Illario Pantano.
Episode 85: John Dean
Aired: 2006-07-11

Tonight: Former Nixon legal counsel and author of Conservatives Without Conscience, John Dean.
Episode 86: Shawn Wayans
Aired: 2006-07-12
Episode 87: Owen Wilson
Aired: 2006-07-13

Tonight: Actor and one of the stars of You, Me and Dupree, Owen Wilson.
Episode 88: Gordon Chang
Aired: 2006-07-17

Tonight: Gordon Chang, author of Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World.
Episode 89: M. Night Shyamalan
Aired: 2006-07-18

Tonight: Director of the movie Lady in the Water, M. Night Shaymalan.
Episode 90: James Maguire
Aired: 2006-07-19

Tonight: The author of American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds, James Maguire.
Episode 91: Paul Giamatti
Aired: 2006-07-20

Tonight: Actor and star of the movie Lady in the Water, Paul Giamatti.
Episode 92: Senator John McCain
Aired: 2006-07-24
Episode 93: Ed Burns
Aired: 2006-07-25

TONIGHT: actor, writer and director of The Groomsman, Ed Burns.
Episode 94: Sharon Weinberger
Aired: 2006-07-26

TONIGHT: Defense reporter and author of Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld, Sharon Weinberger. Also, Lewis Black in "Back in Black.
Episode 95: Dr. Alon Ben-Meir
Aired: 2006-07-27

TONIGHT: NYU Professor, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir.
Episode 96: Will Ferrell
Aired: 2006-07-31
Episode 97: Vali Nasr
Aired: 2006-08-01

TONIGHT: Professor of Middle East and South Asia politics and author of The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future, Vali Nasr.
Episode 98: Chris Paine
Aired: 2006-08-02

TONIGHT: Writer and director of the documentary Who Killed The Electric Car?, Chris Paine.
Episode 99: Danny DeVito
Aired: 2006-08-03

TONIGHT: Actor and star of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Danny DeVito.
Episode 100: Brian Williams
Aired: 2006-08-08
Episode 101: Craig Glenday
Aired: 2006-08-09
Episode 102: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Aired: 2006-08-10

TONIGHT: Famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Episode 103: Thomas E. Ricks
Aired: 2006-08-14

TONIGHT: The author of Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, Thomas E. Ricks.
Episode 104: Samuel L. Jackson
Aired: 2006-08-15

TONIGHT: The star of the movie Snakes on a Plane, Samuel L. Jackson.
Episode 105: Thomas Kean
Aired: 2006-08-16
Episode 106: Matt Dillon
Aired: 2006-08-17
Episode 107: Reza Aslan
Aired: 2006-08-21

Tonight, author and scholar of comparative religions, Reza Aslan.
Episode 108: William Cohen
Aired: 2006-08-22

Tonight former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, author of Dragon Fire.
Episode 109: Frederick Lane
Aired: 2006-08-23

Tonight Frederick Lane, author of The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture.
Episode 110: Martin Short
Aired: 2006-08-24

Tonight actor and comedian Martin Short.
Episode 111: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Aired: 2006-09-11

Tonight actress and star of sherrybaby, Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Episode 112: Gary Hart
Aired: 2006-09-12

Tonight former U.S.
Episode 113: Ed Gillespie
Aired: 2006-09-13

Tonight political advisor and author of Winning Right: Campaign Politics and Conservative Policies, Ed Gillespie.
Episode 114: Norm MacDonald
Aired: 2006-09-14

Tonight comedian Norm MacDonald.
Episode 115: Bill Clinton
Aired: 2006-09-18
Episode 116: Ben Affleck
Aired: 2006-09-19

Tonight actor and star of Hollywoodland Ben Affleck.
Episode 117: Johnny Knoxville
Aired: 2006-09-20

Tonight actor and star of Jackass Number Two, Johnny Knoxville.
Episode 118: CC Goldwater
Aired: 2006-09-21

Tonight founder of Sweet Pea Films and producer of the documentary Mr. Conservative: Goldwater On Goldwater, CC Goldwater.
Episode 119: Pat Buchanan
Aired: 2006-09-25

Tonight conservative pundit Pat Buchanan.
Episode 120: Pervez Musharraf
Aired: 2006-09-26
Episode 121: Al Franken
Aired: 2006-09-27

Tonight comedian Al Franken.
Episode 122: Jim McGreevey
Aired: 2006-09-28

Tonight, former Governor of New Jersey and author of The Confession, Jim McGreevey.
Episode 123: Trent Lott
Aired: 2006-10-02

Tonight Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, author of Herding Cats: A Life in Politics.
Episode 124: Dennis Miller
Aired: 2006-10-03

Tonight comedian Dennis Miller.
Episode 125: Ian Bremmer
Aired: 2006-10-04

Tonight the President of the Eurasia Group and author of The J Curve: A New Way To Understand Why Nations Rise And Fall, Ian Bremmer.
Episode 126: David Rakoff
Aired: 2006-10-05
Episode 127: James Baker
Aired: 2006-10-09

Tonight former Secretary of State and author of Work Hard, Study...
Episode 128: David Cross
Aired: 2006-10-10

Tonight comedian and star of Freak Show, David Cross.
Episode 129: Lou Dobbs
Aired: 2006-10-11

Tonight the host of CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight, Lou Dobbs.
Episode 130: David Mark
Aired: 2006-10-12

Tonight David Mark, author of Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning.
Episode 131: Frank Rich
Aired: 2006-10-16

Tonight New York Times columnist Frank Rich, author of The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina.
Episode 132: Amy Sedaris
Aired: 2006-10-17

Tonight actress Amy Sedaris, author of I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence.
Episode 133: John Ashcroft
Aired: 2006-10-18

Tonight fromer U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Episode 134: Kirsten Dunst
Aired: 2006-10-19
Episode 135: LeBron James
Aired: 2006-10-30

Tonight NBA superstar LeBron James.
Episode 136: John Meuller
Aired: 2006-10-31

Tonight Ohio State policy analyst and author of Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Securty Threats and Why We Believe Them, John Meuller.
Episode 137: Midwest Midterm Midtacular
Aired: 2006-11-01

Tonight John Oliver talks to people who were wooed in 2004. Also Demitri Martin reports on the clubs at Ohio State.
Episode 138: Sacha Baron Cohen
Aired: 2006-11-02

Tonight comedian and star of Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen.
Episode 139: Jerry Seinfeld
Aired: 2006-11-06
Episode 140: Indesion 2006 Election Night
Aired: 2006-11-07

Combined with The Colbert Report, Dan Rather stops by.
Episode 141: Howard Dean
Aired: 2006-11-08

Tonight chairman of the Democratic National Committe, Howard Dean.
Episode 142: Dustin Hoffman
Aired: 2006-11-09

Tonight actor and co-star of Stranger Than Fiction, Dustin Hoffman.
Episode 143: Tina Fey
Aired: 2006-11-13

Tonight writer, actress and star of 30 Rock, Tina Fey.
Episode 144: John Edwards
Aired: 2006-11-14

Tonight former Senator from North Carolina and author of Home: Blueprints of Our Lives, John Edwards.
Episode 145: Ted Koppel
Aired: 2006-11-15

Tonight former anchor of Nightline, Ted Koppel.
Episode 146: Muhammad Yumus
Aired: 2006-11-16

Tonight professor of economics and founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yumus.
Episode 147: Rahm Emanuel
Aired: 2006-11-27

TONIGHT: Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D, Rep-ILL, chair of the Congressional Campaign Committee for 2006 elections.
Episode 148: Tom Waits
Aired: 2006-11-28

Tonight's Guest: Musician Tom Waits.
Episode 149: George Clooney
Aired: 2006-11-29
Episode 150: Tenacious D
Aired: 2006-11-30

Tonight's guests: Jack Black and Kyle Gass, collectively known as Tenacious D.Black and Gass star in the new film Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny.
Episode 151: Nathan Lane
Aired: 2006-12-04

Tonight actor and Broadway star Nathan Lane.
Episode 152: Sen. John Danforth
Aired: 2006-12-05
Episode 153: Eve Herold
Aired: 2006-12-06

Tonight the director of public policy research at the Genetics Policy Institute and author of Stem Cell War: Inside Stories from the Frontlines, Eve Herold.
Episode 154: Ed Viesturs
Aired: 2006-12-07

Tonight mountain climber and author of No Shortcut to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Hightest Peaks, Ed Viesturs.
Episode 155: Sen. Lincoln Chafee
Aired: 2006-12-11
Episode 156: Fareed Zakaria
Aired: 2006-12-12

Tonight the editor for Newsweek International, Fareed Zakaria.
Episode 157: Ricky Gervais
Aired: 2006-12-13

Tonight actor and star of Extras, Ricky Gervais.
Episode 158: Rajiv Chandraeskaran
Aired: 2006-12-14

Tonight the assistant managing editor for the Washington Post and author of Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq’s Green Zone, Rajiv Chandraeskaran.
Episode 159: Gov. Tom Vilsack
Aired: 2006-12-18

Tonight Iowa Governor and 2008 Presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.
Episode 160: Bill Kristol
Aired: 2006-12-19
Episode 161: Ben Stiller
Aired: 2006-12-20

Tonight actor and star of Night at the Museum, Ben Stiller.

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