1. Paul Giamatti
Aired: Jan 4, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Sideways", Paul Giamatti! Paul Giamatti talks about what it...
2. Don Cheadle
Aired: Jan 5, 2005 TONIGHT: Actor Don Cheadle talks about his role in the film "Hotel Rwanda".
3. Howard Zinn
Aired: Jan 6, 2005 TONIGHT: Author Howard Zinn!
4. John Grisham
Aired: Jan 10, 2005 TONIGHT: Author John Grisham!
5. Samuel L. Jackson
Aired: Jan 11, 2005 TONIGHT: Actor Samuel Jackson! Samuel L. Jackson talks about his new film and...
6. Dennis Quaid
Aired: Jan 12, 2005 TONIGHT: Actor Dennis Quaid! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
7. Annette Bening
Aired: Jan 13, 2005 TONIGHT: Actress Annette Benning!
8. Brian Ross
Aired: Jan 17, 2005 TONIGHT: ABC Reporter, Brian Ross!
9. Jim Wallis
Aired: Jan 18, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left ...
10. Michael Beschloss
Aired: Jan 19, 2005 TONIGHT: Author Michael Beschloss!
11. Joe Lieberman
Aired: Jan 23, 2005 TONIGHT: Senator Joe Lieberman! Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman talks about ...
12. Richard Viguerie
Aired: Jan 24, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alte...
13. Seymour Hersh
Aired: Jan 25, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib", Seym...
14. John Leguizamo
Aired: Jan 26, 2005 TONIGHT: Actor John Leguizamo! John Leguizamo talks about Sundance, skiing, a...
15. Christine Todd Whitman
Aired: Jan 27, 2005 TONIGHT: Former head of the EPA, Christine Todd Whitman! Christine Todd Whitm...
16. Fareed Zakaria
Aired: Jan 31, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Future of Freedom", Fareed Zakaria!
17. Paula Abdul
Aired: Feb 1, 2005 TONIGHT: Judge on "American Idol", Paula Abdul!
18. Anderson Cooper
Aired: Feb 2, 2005 TONIGHT: Host of "Anderson Cooper 360", Anderson Cooper!
19. Joe Klein
Aired: Feb 3, 2005 TONIGHT: Author, Joe Klein!
20. Redmond O'Hanlon
Aired: Feb 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Author Redmond O'Hanlon!
21. Eric Idle
Aired: Feb 15, 2005 TONIGHT: Member of "Monty Python", Eric Idle!
22. Alan Cumming
Aired: Feb 16, 2005 TONIGHT: Actor Alan Cumming! Alan Cumming talks to Jon about the myriad doubl...
23. Mark Mills
Aired: Feb 17, 2005
24. Rachel Weisz
Aired: Feb 22, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Constantine", Rachel Weisz!
25. Peter Jennings
Aired: Feb 23, 2005 TONIGHT: Host of "Peter Jennings Reporting: UFOs - Seeing Is Believing", Pete...
26. Christina Ricci
Aired: Feb 24, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Cursed", Christina Ricci! Plus, Lewis' "Back In Black"!
27. Ben Nelson
Aired: Feb 28, 2005 TONIGHT: Senator Ben Nelson! Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson talks to Jon about t...
28. Nancy Soderberg
Aired: Mar 1, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Superpower Myth: The Use and Misuse of American Might...
29. The Rock
Aired: Mar 2, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Be Cool", The Rock! The Rock discusses transitioning from t...
30. Ari Fleischer
Aired: Mar 3, 2005 TONIGHT: Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer discusses whether t...
31. Melissa Boyle Mahle
Aired: Mar 7, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from I...
32. Brian Williams
Aired: Mar 8, 2005 TONIGHT: Jon helps NBC News Anchor Brian Williams tell the difference between...
33. Bruce Willis
Aired: Mar 9, 2005 TONIGHT: Actor Bruce Willis talks about his new movie, "Hostage".
34. Paul Krugman
Aired: Mar 10, 2005 TONIGHT: Economist Paul Krugman talks about his new book and the potential co...
35. Harry Frankfurt
Aired: Mar 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Princeton philosophy professor Harry Frankfurt talks about his book ...
36. Tom Fenton
Aired: Mar 15, 2005 TONIGHT: Author Tom Fenton explains why the news business is at an all-time low.
37. Al Green
Aired: Mar 16, 2005 TONIGHT: Guest star is the Reverend Al Green. The Reverend Al sings to Jon an...
38. Craig Ferguson
Aired: Mar 17, 2005 TONIGHT: Craid Ferguson, the host of the Late Late Show, guest stars. Craig F...
39. Sandra Bullock
Aired: Mar 21, 2005 TONIGHT: Actress Sandra Bullock guest stars. Sandra Bullock discusses the sex...
40. Catherine Keener
Aired: Mar 22, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The Interpreter," Catherine Keener. Plus, Lewis "Back In" B...
41. Ozzy Osbourne
Aired: Mar 23, 2005 Steve Carell, who has been off the show for more than a year, working on othe...
42. RZA
Aired: Mar 24, 2005 TONIGHT: Member of "Wu-Tang", The RZA!
43. Reggie Miller
Aired: Apr 4, 2005 Steve Carell made a cameo in a bit on the show, as Produce Pete. This is Ste...
44. Thomas Friedman
Aired: Apr 5, 2005 TONIGHT: New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman talks about his new book, "...
45. Matthew McConaughey
Aired: Apr 6, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Sahara", Matthew McConaughey.
46. Drew Barrymore
Aired: Apr 7, 2005 Actress Drew Barrymore talks about her role in the movie "Blended."
47. Byron York
Aired: Apr 11, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy", Byron York! Plus, Colbert...
48. Bob Dole
Aired: Apr 12, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "One Soldier's Story: A Memoir," Senator Bob Dole! Plus, L...
49. John Avlon
Aired: Apr 13, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Independent Nation," John P. Avlon! Plus, Ed Helms report...
50. David Duchovny
Aired: Apr 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Trust the Man," David Duchovny! Plus, Samantha Bee reports ...
51. Robert Reich
Aired: Apr 18, 2005 TONIGHT: Robert Reich discusses his book, "Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the ...
52. Sarah Vowell
Aired: Apr 19, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Assassination Vacation," Sarah Vowell!
53. Dennis Miller
Aired: Apr 20, 2005 TONIGHT: Host of CNBC's "Dennis Miller," Dennis Miller! Plus, Rob Corddry rep...
54. Reza Aslan
Aired: Apr 21, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "No god but God," Reza Aslan! Plus, "International Pamphlet."
55. Floyd Abrams
Aired: Apr 25, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Speaking Freely", Floyd Abrams! Plus, Ed Helms reports on...
56. Ice Cube
Aired: Apr 26, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "XXX: State of the Union," Ice Cube! Plus, Samantha Bee repo...
57. Christina Hoff Sommers
Aired: Apr 27, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "One Nation Under Therapy," Christina Hoff Somers! Plus, "...
58. Steven Levitt
Aired: Apr 28, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Freakonomics," Steve Levitt!
59. Zell Miller
Aired: May 2, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "A Deficit Of Decency," and US Senator from Georgia, Zell ...
60. Christiane Amanpour
Aired: May 3, 2005 TONIGHT: CNN International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour! Plus, Stephen ...
61. Martin Short
Aired: May 4, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood," Martin Short! Plus, Jon investig...
62. Tom Ridge
Aired: May 5, 2005 TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge! Plus, Bob Wiltfong...
63. Kathleen Turner
Aired: May 9, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Kathleen Turner!
64. Wanda Sykes
Aired: May 10, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Monster-in-Law," Wanda Sykes! Samantha Bee reports on "Heav...
65. Al Roker
Aired: May 11, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The Today Show", Al Roker. Plus, Lewis Black drops by with...
66. Tracey Ullman
Aired: May 12, 2005 TONIGHT: Comedian and actress Tracey Ullman.
67. Gerald Posner
Aired: May 31, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Secrets of the Kingdom," Gerald Posner! Plus, Rob Corddry...
68. Bo Bice
Aired: Jun 1, 2005 TONIGHT: Runner-up of "American Idol," Bo Bice! Plus, the latest headlines!
69. Russell Crowe
Aired: Jun 2, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Cinderella Man," Russell Crowe! Plus, Ed Helms reports on t...
70. Newt Gingrich
Aired: Jun 6, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Never Call Retreat," Newt Gingrich! Plus, Stephen Colbert...
71. Steven Johnson
Aired: Jun 7, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Everything Bad Is Good for You," Steven Johnson! Plus, Ed...
72. Colin Powell
Aired: Jun 8, 2005 TONIGHT: Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell! Plus, the latest headlines!
73. Matt Lauer
Aired: Jun 9, 2005 TONIGHT: Co-Anchor of "The Today Show," Matt Lauer! Plus, Samantha Bee report...
74. Larry Diamond
Aired: Jun 13, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Squandered Victory : The American Occupation and the Bung...
75. Will Ferrell
Aired: Jun 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Bewitched," Will Ferrell!
76. Flynt Leverett
Aired: Jun 15, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Inheriting Syria," Flynt Leverett! Plus, Ed Helms report...
77. Kenneth Timmerman
Aired: Jun 16, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Countdown to Crisis," Kenneth Timmerman!
78. Ringo Starr
Aired: Jun 20, 2005 TONIGHT: Musician, Ringo Starr! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Visiting America."
79. Dwight Yoakam
Aired: Jun 21, 2005 TONIGHT: Musician, Dwight Yoakam! Dwight was on promoting his new CD, "Blame...
80. Bill Moyers
Aired: Jun 22, 2005 TONIGHT: Journalist, Bill Moyers! Plus, Samantha Bee reports on "Bullying."
81. Howard Dean
Aired: Jun 23, 2005 TONIGHT: Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean! Plus, St...
82. Hanna Rosin
Aired: Jun 27, 2005 TONIGHT: Hanna Rosin! Plus, Jon discusses the President's current agenda.
83. Morgan Spurlock
Aired: Jun 28, 2005 TONIGHT: Executive Producer of "30 Days," Morgan Spurlock! Plus, Lewis' "Back...
84. Marci Hamilton
Aired: Jul 11, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "God vs. the Gavel," Marci Hamilton! Plus, Ed Helms report...
85. Matt Taibbi
Aired: Jul 12, 2005 Author and Rolling Stone contributing editor Matt Taibbi sits down with Trevo...
86. Bernard Goldberg
Aired: Jul 13, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "100 People Who Are Screwing Up America," Bernard Goldberg...
87. Michael Isikoff
Aired: Jul 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Newsweek editor, Michael Isikoff! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Harr...
88. Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein
Aired: Jul 18, 2005 TONIGHT: Washington Post editors, Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein!
89. Billy Bob Thornton
Aired: Jul 19, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Bad News Bears," Billy Bob Thornton! Plus Lewis "Back In" B...
90. Robert Kennedy Jr.
Aired: Jul 20, 2005 TONIGHT: Co-Host of "Ring of Fire," Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.! Plus, Rob Corddry...
91. Fareed Zakaria
Aired: Jul 21, 2005 TONIGHT: Editor of Newsweek International, Fareed Zakaria! Plus, Samantha Bee...
92. Rick Santorum
Aired: Jul 25, 2005 TONIGHT: Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on ...
93. Diane Lane
Aired: Jul 26, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Must Love Dogs," Diane Lane! Samantha Bee reports on "Gay N...
94. Bob Costas
Aired: Jul 27, 2005 TONIGHT: Host of "On the Record," Bob Costas! Plus, Jon Stewart reports on th...
95. Maggie Gyllenhaal
Aired: Jul 28, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Happy Endings," Maggie Gyllenhaal! Plus, Stephen Colbert wi...
96. Joe Biden
Aired: Aug 2, 2005 TONIGHT: Senator Joe Biden, D-Delaware!
97. John Crawford
Aired: Aug 3, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell," John Crawford! Plus,...
98. Miles O'Brien
Aired: Aug 4, 2005 TONIGHT: Anchor of CNN's "American Morning," Miles O'Brien! Plus, Stephen Col...
99. Paul Rudd
Aired: Aug 8, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Paul Rudd! Plus, the first install...
100. Kate Hudson
Aired: Aug 9, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The Skeleton Key", Kate Hudson. Plus, Rob Corddry reports...
101. John Hockenberry
Aired: Aug 10, 2005 TONIGHT: Journalist, John Hockenberry! Plus, the latest headlines!
102. André Benjamin
Aired: Aug 11, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Four Brothers," Andre Benjamin! Plus, Stephen Colbert repor...
103. Steve Carell
Aired: Aug 15, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," Steve Carell! Plus, the latest hea...
104. Seymour Hersh
Aired: Aug 16, 2005 TONIGHT: Investigative journalist, Seymour Hersh! Plus, Ed Helms visits the B...
105. John Irving
Aired: Aug 17, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Until I Find You," John Irving! Plus, Ed Helms reports on...
106. John H. Richardson
Aired: Aug 18, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "My Father The Spy," John H. Richardson! Plus, Lewis "Back...
107. Chris Wallace
Aired: Aug 22, 2005 TONIGHT: Host of "FOX News Sunday," Chris Wallace! Plus, the latest headlines!
108. Rachel Weisz
Aired: Aug 23, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The Constant Gardener," Rachel Weisz! Plus, Stephen Colbert...
109. Trent Lott
Aired: Aug 24, 2005 TONIGHT: Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding...
110. Christopher Hitchens
Aired: Aug 25, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Thomas Jefferson : Author of America," Christopher Hitche...
111. Marc Siegel
Aired: Sep 6, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "False Alarm," Dr. Marc Siegel! Plus, the latest headlines!
112. Samuel L. Jackson
Aired: Sep 7, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The Man," Samuel L. Jackson! Plus, the latest headlines!
113. Brian Williams
Aired: Sep 8, 2005 TONIGHT: Host/Anchor of "NBC Nightly News", Brian Williams!
114. Chris Mooney
Aired: Sep 12, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Republican War on Science," Chris Mooney! Plus, Ed He...
115. Kurt Vonnegut
Aired: Sep 13, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "A Man without a Country ", Kurt Vonnegut! Plus, Ed Helms...
116. Evolution Schmevolution: A Daily Show Special Report - Day 3
Aired: Sep 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Guest Panel! Plus, Ed Helms takes us on an "Evolution Heritage Tour"...
117. Gwyneth Paltrow
Aired: Sep 15, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Proof", actress, Gwyneth Paltrow!
This is Day 4 of Evoluti...
118. Alan Alda
Aired: Sep 20, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed," Alan Alda! Plus, new corres...
119. Ricky Gervais
Aired: Sep 21, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "The Office", Ricky Gervais! Plus, Jon takes a relatively c...
120. George Clooney
Aired: Sep 22, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Good Night, and Good Luck", George Clooney! Plus the lates...
121. Irwin Redlener
Aired: Sep 26, 2005 TONIGHT: Director, at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Dr. Irwi...
122. Viggo Mortensen
Aired: Sep 27, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "A History of Violence", Viggo Mortensen!
123. Jeff Garlin
Aired: Sep 28, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Jeff Garlin!
124. Chuck Schumer
Aired: Sep 29, 2005 TONIGHT: Senator of New York, Senator Charles Schumer!
125. David Rakoff
Aired: Oct 3, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Don't Get Too Comfortable", David Rakoff! Plus, Lewis Bla...
126. Cameron Diaz
Aired: Oct 4, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "In Her Shoes", Cameron Diaz! Plus, Nate Corddry reports on ...
127. John Edwards
Aired: Oct 5, 2005 TONIGHT: Former Democratic Senator, John Edwards!
128. Philip Seymour Hoffman
Aired: Oct 6, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Capote," Philip Seymour Hoffman! Plus, Rob Corddry reports ...
129. Dolly Parton
Aired: Oct 17, 2005 TONIGHT: Country singer, Dolly Parton!
130. Bill O'Reilly
Aired: Oct 18, 2005 TONIGHT: Host of "The O'Reilly Factor", Bill O'Reilly! Plus, Lewis Black wit...
131. Louis Freeh
Aired: Oct 19, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "My FBI", Louis Freeh! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week ...
132. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Aired: Oct 20, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of Doom, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
133. Bill Kristol
Aired: Oct 24, 2005 TONIGHT: Managing editor of "The Weekly Standard", Bill Kristol! Plus, Lewis...
134. Al Franken
Aired: Oct 25, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Truth (with jokes)", Al Franken!
135. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Aired: Oct 26, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "Team of Rivals", Doris Kearns Goodwin!
136. Janis Karpinski
Aired: Oct 27, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "One Woman's Army", Janis Karpinski!
137. D.L. Hughley
Aired: Oct 31, 2005 TONIGHT: Host of Weekends at the D.L., D.L. Hughley!
138. Barbara Boxer
Aired: Nov 1, 2005 TONIGHT: California Senator, Barbara Boxer!
139. Mike Wallace
Aired: Nov 2, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of Between You and Me: A Memoir, Mike Wallace! Plus, Rob Cor...
140. Robert Ray
Aired: Nov 3, 2005 TONIGHT: The former independent counsel who investigated the Monica Lewinsky...
141. Barack Obama
Aired: Nov 7, 2005 TONIGHT: Democratic Senator from Illinois, Barak Obama!
142. John McCain
Aired: Nov 8, 2005 TONIGHT: Republican Senator from Arizona, John McCain!
143. Keira Knightley
Aired: Nov 9, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "Pride & Prejudice," Keira Knightley! Plus Rob Corddry on "...
144. Chris Elliott
Aired: Nov 10, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Shroud of the Thwacker", Chris Elliott! Plus "This W...
145. Martha Stewart
Aired: Nov 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of Martha and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart!
146. Rosario Dawson
Aired: Nov 15, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of Rent, Rosario Dawson! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."
147. John Hodgman
Aired: Nov 16, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Areas of My Expertise", John Hodgman!
148. Richard Clarke
Aired: Nov 17, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of "The Scorpion's Gate", Richard Clarke!
149. Adrien Brody
Aired: Nov 28, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of "King Kong", Adrien Brody!
150. Peggy Noonan
Aired: Nov 29, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father, Peggy...
151. Nancy Pelosi
Aired: Nov 30, 2005 TONIGHT: California Congresswoman, Nancy Pelosi!
152. The White Stripes
Aired: Dec 1, 2005 TONIGHT: The White Stripes perform!
153. Jimmy Carter
Aired: Dec 5, 2005 TONIGHT: Author of Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis, former Pres...
154. Michelle Yeoh
Aired: Dec 6, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of Memoirs of a Geisha, Michelle Yeoh!
155. David McCullough
Aired: Dec 7, 2005 TONIGHT: Author and historian, David McCullough!
156. Ken Auletta
Aired: Dec 8, 2005 TONIGHT: Editor of The New Yorker, Ken Auletta!
157. Howard Stern
Aired: Dec 13, 2005 TONIGHT: Radio talk show host, Howard Stern!
158. Tom Brokaw
Aired: Dec 14, 2005 TONIGHT: Former anchor of NBC Nightly News, Tom Brokaw!
159. Sarah Jessica Parker
Aired: Dec 15, 2005 TONIGHT: Star of The Family Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker!
