Season 16

01 Paul Giamatti Episode 13rd January 2011 The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion. 02 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Episode 24th January 2011 Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules. 03 Jimmy Wales Episode 35th January 2011 John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years. 04 Patton Oswalt Episode 46th January 2011 Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter. 05 Denis Leary Episode 510th January 2011 John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year. 06 Colin Firth Episode 611th January 2011 John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech. 07 Tim Pawlenty Episode 712th January 2011 Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric. 08 Ron Howard Episode 813th January 2011 John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business. 09 Peter Bergen Episode 917th January 2011 Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan. 10 Neil deGrasse Tyson Episode 1018th January 2011 Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson. 11 Paul Clemens Episode 1119th January 2011 Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline. 12 Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi Episode 1220th January 2011 Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet. 13 Anand Giridharadas Episode 1324th January 2011 Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth. 14 James Franco Episode 1425th January 2011 A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination. 15 Jonathan Alter Episode 1526th January 2011 Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future. 16 T. Boone Pickens Episode 1627th January 2011 Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan. 17 Bill Gates Episode 1731st January 2011 Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio. 18 Michael Steele Episode 181st February 2011 Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity. 19 Matthew Perry Episode 192nd February 2011 Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend. 20 Adm. Michael Mullen Episode 203rd February 2011 Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt. 21 Edward Glaeser Episode 2114th February 2011 22 January Jones Episode 2215th February 2011 23 Brian Williams Episode 2316th February 2011 Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by. 24 Ed Gillespie Episode 2417th February 2011 25 Lisa Ling Episode 2521st February 2011 26 Anderson Cooper Episode 2622nd February 2011 27 Donald Rumsfeld Episode 2723rd February 2011 28 Austan Goolsbee Episode 2824th February 2011 29 Howard Stern Episode 2928th February 2011 CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen. 30 Prince Zeid Ra'ad Episode 301st March 2011 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. 31 Allison Stanger Episode 312nd March 2011 32 Diane Ravitch Episode 323rd March 2011 33 Sen. Rand Paul Episode 337th March 2011 34 Brian Christian Episode 348th March 2011 Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive'). 35 Aaron Eckhart Episode 359th March 2011 From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart. 36 Trey Parker & Matt Stone Episode 3610th March 2011 'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. 37 Sarah Vowell Episode 3721st March 2011 Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s. 38 T.J. English Episode 3822nd March 2011 The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s. 39 Richard Lewis Episode 3923rd March 2011 40 Bret Baier Episode 4024th March 2011 41 Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia Episode 4128th March 2011 Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya. 42 Miguel Nicoleles Episode 4229th March 2011 Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again. 43 Jake Gyllenhaal Episode 4330th March 2011 Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger. 44 Norm MacDonald Episode 4431st March 2011 CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school. 45 Billy Crystal Episode 454th April 2011 The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short. 46 Colin Quinn Episode 465th April 2011 The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO. 47 Mike Huckabee Episode 476th April 2011 The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book. 48 Jamie Oliver Episode 487th April 2011 The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series. 49 Foo Fighters Episode 4911th April 2011 The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album. 50 Governor Deval Patrick Episode 5012th April 2011 The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future. 51 Tracy Morgan Episode 5113th April 2011 The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film. 52 Ricky Gervais Episode 5214th April 2011 The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K. 53 Gigi Ibrahim Episode 5325th April 2011 John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising. 54 Elizabeth Warren Episode 5426th April 2011 Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers. 55 Bernie Sanders Episode 5527th April 2011 Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights. 56 William Cohan Episode 5628th April 2011 John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs. 57 Philip K. Howard Episode 572nd May 2011 The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices. 58 Rachel Maddow Episode 583rd May 2011 A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death. 59 David Barton Episode 594th May 2011 The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution. 60 Joe Meacham Episode 605th May 2011 Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War. 61 Keira Knightley Episode 619th May 2011 Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum. 62 Will Ferrell Episode 6210th May 2011 Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat. 63 Albert Brooks Episode 6311th May 2011 Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession. 64 Kristen Wiig Episode 6412th May 2011 Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids. 65 Jon Ronson Episode 6516th May 2011 Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths. 66 Annie Jacobsen Episode 6617th May 2011 Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51. 67 Richard Beeman Episode 6718th May 2011 Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government. 68 Lisa P. Jackson Episode 6819th May 2011 John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism. 69 Jimmy Fallon Episode 6931st May 2011 Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note. 70 Bill Moyers Episode 701st June 2011 Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism. 71 Tim Tebow Episode 712nd June 2011 Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents. 72 Maziar Bahari Episode 726th June 2011 Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment. 73 Fareed Zakaria Episode 737th June 2011 John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor. 74 Larry King Episode 748th June 2011 Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour. 75 Howard Wasdin Episode 759th June 2011 Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six. 76 Alex Prud'homme Episode 7613th June 2011 Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution. 77 J.J. Abrams Episode 7714th June 2011 Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV. 78 Trey Parker & Matt Stone Episode 7815th June 2011 Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment. 79 Ray Nagin Episode 7920th June 2011 Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina. 80 Cameron Diaz Episode 8021st June 2011 PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches. 81 Mitchell Zuckoff Episode 8122nd June 2011 Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue. 82 Bruce Headlam Episode 8223rd June 2011 John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One. 83 Jennifer Aniston Episode 8327th June 2011 New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses. 84 Louis C.K. Episode 8428th June 2011 Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes. 85 Tom Hanks Episode 8529th June 2011 Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne. 86 Bill Kristol Episode 8630th June 2011 Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan. 87 Denis Leary Episode 8711th July 2011 Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka. 88 Kid Rock Episode 8812th July 2011 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. 89 Matthew Richardson Episode 8913th July 2011 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. 90 Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry Episode 9014th July 2011 The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand. 91 Daniel Radcliffe Episode 9118th July 2011 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. 92 Pervez Musharraf Episode 9219th July 2011 The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan. 93 Steve Carell Episode 9320th July 2011 Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear. 94 Scott Miller Episode 9421st July 2011 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. 95 Neil Patrick Harris Episode 9525th July 2011 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. 96 Juan Williams Episode 9626th July 2011 Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate. 97 Rachel Weisz Episode 9727th July 2011 Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania. 98 Peter Tomsen Episode 9828th July 2011 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. 99 Freida Pinto Episode 991st August 2011 Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes. 100 Jason Bateman Episode 1002nd August 2011 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. 101 Austan Goolsbee Episode 1013rd August 2011 A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington. 102 Dick Durbin Episode 1024th August 2011 Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress. 103 Mark Adams Episode 1038th August 2011 America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu. 104 Jay Bahadur Episode 1049th August 2011 Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking. 105 John Coffee Episode 10510th August 2011 Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies. 106 Michael Wallis Episode 10611th August 2011 The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett. 107 Ali Velshi Episode 10715th August 2011 Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money. 108 Matt Long Episode 10816th August 2011 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. 109 Michael Steele Episode 10917th August 2011 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. 110 Anne Hathaway Episode 11018th August 2011 Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy. 111 Buddy Roemer Episode 1116th September 2011 The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy. 112 Dr. Sanjay Gupta Episode 1127th September 2011 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. 113 Marion Cotillard Episode 1138th September 2011 GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion. 114 Mike Mullen Episode 11412th September 2011 Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops. 115 Jim Lehrer Episode 11513th September 2011 CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates. 116 Common Episode 11614th September 2011 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. 117 Caroline Kennedy Episode 11715th September 2011 Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy. 118 Ron Suskind Episode 11820th September 2011 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. 119 Mitch Daniels Episode 11921st September 2011 Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy. 120 Jennifer Granholm Episode 12022nd September 2011 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. 121 Ron Paul Episode 12126th September 2011 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. 122 Seth Rogen Episode 12227th September 2011 Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer. 123 Bill O'Reilly Episode 12328th September 2011 Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes. 124 Tony Bennett Episode 12429th September 2011 An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.