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SeasonJan 4, 2010 · 161 Episodes

Season 15

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1. Michael Pollan

Jan 4, 2010

A Nigerian terrorist tries to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas day. The Best F**king News Team helps Tiger Woods find a new religion, and Michael Pollan encourages Americans to eat healthy food.

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2. George Lucas

Jan 5, 2010

John Oliver searches for the best time in American history, and George Lucas talks about his book.

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3. Admn. Mike Mullen

Jan 6, 2010

Obama finally responds to the Christmas terror plot, and Mike Mullen praises the U.S. military.

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4. Maggie Gyllenhaal

Jan 7, 2010

President Obama breaks a promise, and Maggie Gyllenhaal watches scary cartoons with her daughter.

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5. John Yoo

Jan 11, 2010

John Oliver explains the rules of terrorball, and John Yoo discusses the legal limits of torture.

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6. Paul Ingrassia

Jan 12, 2010

Wall Street hands out big bonuses, and Paul Ingrassia talks about the auto industry bailout.

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8. Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Jan 14, 2010

Glenn Beck reads Sarah Palin a journal entry, and Tom Brokaw talks about his new documentary.

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9. David M. Walker

Jan 18, 2010

Wyatt Cenac waits for Harry Reid's apology, and David Walker hopes to reform America's spending.

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10. Colin Firth

Jan 19, 2010

Larry Wilmore reviews Obama's first year, and Colin Firth recalls floating naked in a fish tank.

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11. Wed, Jan 20, 2010

Jan 20, 2010

Scott Brown becomes the new president-elect, and Jim Wallis wants to take greed out of Wall Street.

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12. Julie Andrews

Jan 21, 2010

Keith Olbermann resorts to name-calling, and Julie Andrews talks about her new movie, "Tooth Fairy.

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13. Bill Gates

Jan 25, 2010

John Oliver celebrates a huge victory for corporations, and Bill Gates starts Twittering.

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14. Elizabeth Warren

Jan 26, 2010

Wall Street responds to President Obama's threat, and Jon wants to make out with Elizabeth Warren.

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15. Ethan Watters

Jan 27, 2010

The ACORN pimp is arrested, and Ethan Watters discusses America's impact on mental health.

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17. Austan Goolsbee

Feb 1, 2010

Obama joins his political rivals for lunch, and Austan Goolsbee tries to avoid Great Depression Land.

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18. Brian Williams

Feb 2, 2010

Jason Jones speeds in his Camry, and Brian Williams remembers his prom night with Jon.

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19. Atul Gawande

Feb 3, 2010

Sam Bee learns how hard it is to be a man, and Atul Gawande hopes to save lives with a checklist.

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21. Jenny Sanford

Feb 8, 2010

Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jenny Sanford misses the inmates at the governor's mansion.

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22. Newt Gingrich

Feb 9, 2010

Richard Shelby releases nominees, and Newt Gingrich discusses the radical Obama administration.

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23. Willie Mays

Feb 10, 2010

Geraldo Rivera defends Haiti's children-takers, and Willie Mays buys soul food with steak money.

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24. Lee Daniels

Feb 11, 2010

Iran launches pets into space, and Lee Daniels believes in the intelligence of the American audience.

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25. Ricky Gervais

Feb 22, 2010

CPAC holds its conservative Woodstock, and Ricky Gervais ridicules Karl Pilkington.

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26. Jeff Garlin

Feb 23, 2010

Wyatt Cenac looks into Bank of America's hidden fees, and Jeff Garlin discusses his food addiction.

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27. Tracy Morgan

Feb 24, 2010

John Hodgman tries to fix the Winter Olympics, and Tracy Morgan dreams of opening Chickendales.

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28. Rep. James Clyburn

Feb 25, 2010

John Oliver covers the bipartisan summit after-party, and James Clyburn recalls his healthy lunch.

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29. Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Mar 1, 2010

Rick Sanchez covers the tsunami threat, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses life on other planets.

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30. Robert Pattinson

Mar 2, 2010

Samantha Bee tries to find Jonah Falcon a job, and Robert Pattinson worries about over-saturation.

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31. Lynne Olson

Mar 3, 2010

Sarah Palin does stand-up comedy, and Lynne Olson looks at the start of the Anglo-American alliance.

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32. Scott Patterson

Mar 4, 2010

Jon tries Chat Roulette, and Scott Patterson describes the quants controlling Wall Street.

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33. Harry Markopolos

Mar 8, 2010

John Oliver thanks everyone for the Iraq invasion, and Harry Markopolos discusses Wall Street fraud.

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34. Marc Thiessen

Mar 9, 2010

Conservative lawyers attack Liz Cheney, and Marc Thiessen discusses the rights of enemy combatants.

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35. Jerry Seinfeld

Mar 10, 2010

Eric Massa disappoints Glenn Beck, and Jerry Seinfeld sees the humor in marriage.

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36. Eamon Javers

Mar 11, 2010

Obama campaigns for health care reform, and Eamon Javers exposes the world of corporate espionage.

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37. Michael Lewis

Mar 15, 2010

Aasif Mandvi dresses up as Captain Moneybags, and Michael Lewis discusses subprime mortgages.

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38. Jude Law

Mar 16, 2010

Chris Dodd introduces his own financial reform bill, and Jude Law discusses health care.

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39. Snoop Dogg

Mar 17, 2010

The Texas school board votes against Oscar Romero, and Snoop Dogg discusses his GPS voice.

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40. Gary Locke

Mar 18, 2010

Jon warns America about progressivism, and Gary Locke discusses the census form.

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41. Ben Stiller

Mar 29, 2010

Jason Jones proves how racist basketball has become, and Ben Stiller invites Jon over for Seder.

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42. Robin Williams

Mar 30, 2010

Sarah Palin tries to save John McCain, and Robin Williams discusses his new cow valve.

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43. Roxana Saberi

Mar 31, 2010

A C-SPAN host takes a racist phone call, and Roxana Saberi describes her ordeal in an Iranian prison.

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44. Liz Claman

Apr 1, 2010

CNN hires Erick Erickson, and Liz Claman compares Wall Street to a casino.

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45. Reza Aslan

Apr 5, 2010

Insurance companies look for a way to deny kids, and Reza Aslan questions the war in Afghanistan.

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47. Steve Carell

Apr 7, 2010

Michael Steele plays the race card, and Jon doesn't remember Steve Carell.

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48. David Remnick

Apr 8, 2010

Obama signs a treaty to limit nuclear arms, and David Remnick discusses Obama's ambition.

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