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Season 16 Episode 89: Matthew Richardson

29 SeasonsJul 13, 2011TV-1422m6.2

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.

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Season 16 Episodes:

Episode 1 Paul Giamatti

1. Paul Giamatti

Aired: Jan 3, 2011

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

Episode 2 Kirsten Gillibrand

2. Kirsten Gillibrand

Aired: Jan 4, 2011

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

Episode 3 Jimmy Wales

3. Jimmy Wales

Aired: Jan 5, 2011

John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 50...

Episode 4 Patton Oswalt

4. Patton Oswalt

Aired: Jan 6, 2011

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

Episode 5 Denis Leary

5. Denis Leary

Aired: Jan 10, 2011

John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary disc...

Episode 6 Colin Firth

6. Colin Firth

Aired: Jan 11, 2011

John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks a...

Episode 7 Tim Pawlenty

7. Tim Pawlenty

Aired: Jan 12, 2011

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

Episode 8 Ron Howard

8. Ron Howard

Aired: Jan 13, 2011

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

Episode 9 Peter Bergen

9. Peter Bergen

Aired: Jan 17, 2011

Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progr...

Episode 10 Neil deGrasse Tyson

10. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Aired: Jan 18, 2011

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

Episode 11 Paul Clemens

11. Paul Clemens

Aired: Jan 19, 2011

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

Episode 13 Anand Giridharadas

13. Anand Giridharadas

Aired: Jan 24, 2011

Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells J...

Episode 14 James Franco

14. James Franco

Aired: Jan 25, 2011

A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Fra...

Episode 15 Jonathan Alter

15. Jonathan Alter

Aired: Jan 26, 2011

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

Episode 16 T. Boone Pickens

16. T. Boone Pickens

Aired: Jan 27, 2011

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

Episode 17 Bill Gates

17. Bill Gates

Aired: Jan 31, 2011

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

Episode 18 Michael Steele

18. Michael Steele

Aired: Feb 1, 2011

Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must pro...

Episode 19 Matthew Perry

19. Matthew Perry

Aired: Feb 2, 2011

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

Episode 20 Mike Mullen

20. Mike Mullen

Aired: Feb 3, 2011

Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisi...

Episode 22 January Jones

22. January Jones

Aired: Feb 15, 2011

Directors Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi stop by the show to talk about thei...

Episode 23 Brian Williams

23. Brian Williams

Aired: Feb 16, 2011

Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist an...

Episode 29 Howard Stern

29. Howard Stern

Aired: Feb 28, 2011

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

Episode 30 Zeid Ra'ad

30. Zeid Ra'ad

Aired: Mar 1, 2011

Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. re...

Episode 34 Brian Christian

34. Brian Christian

Aired: Mar 8, 2011

Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Te...

Episode 37 Sarah Vowell

37. Sarah Vowell

Aired: Mar 21, 2011

Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American...

Episode 38 T.J. English

38. T.J. English

Aired: Mar 22, 2011

The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corru...

Episode 41 Mansour El-Kikhia

41. Mansour El-Kikhia

Aired: Mar 28, 2011

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

Episode 42 Miguel Nicolelis

42. Miguel Nicolelis

Aired: Mar 29, 2011

Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyze...

Episode 43 Jake Gyllenhaal

43. Jake Gyllenhaal

Aired: Mar 30, 2011

Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marryi...

Episode 44 Norm MacDonald

44. Norm MacDonald

Aired: Mar 31, 2011

CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up h...

Episode 45 Billy Crystal

45. Billy Crystal

Aired: Apr 4, 2011

The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny O...

Episode 46 Colin Quinn

46. Colin Quinn

Aired: Apr 5, 2011

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

Episode 47 Mike Huckabee

47. Mike Huckabee

Aired: Apr 6, 2011

The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families a...

Episode 48 Jamie Oliver

48. Jamie Oliver

Aired: Apr 7, 2011

The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Em...

Episode 49 Foo Fighters

49. Foo Fighters

Aired: Apr 11, 2011

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

Episode 50 Deval Patrick

50. Deval Patrick

Aired: Apr 12, 2011

The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives ...

Episode 51 Tracy Morgan

51. Tracy Morgan

Aired: Apr 13, 2011

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

Episode 52 Ricky Gervais

52. Ricky Gervais

Aired: Apr 14, 2011

The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock ...

Episode 53 Gigi Ibrahim

53. Gigi Ibrahim

Aired: Apr 25, 2011

John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about t...

Episode 54 Elizabeth Warren

54. Elizabeth Warren

Aired: Apr 26, 2011

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

Episode 55 Bernie Sanders

55. Bernie Sanders

Aired: Apr 27, 2011

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

Episode 56 William Cohan

56. William Cohan

Aired: Apr 28, 2011

John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan d...

Episode 57 Philip K. Howard

57. Philip K. Howard

Aired: May 2, 2011

The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the governm...

Episode 58 Rachel Maddow

58. Rachel Maddow

Aired: May 3, 2011

A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discus...

Episode 59 David Barton

59. David Barton

Aired: May 4, 2011

The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religio...

Episode 60 Jon Meacham

60. Jon Meacham

Aired: May 5, 2011

Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discus...

Episode 61 Keira Knightley

61. Keira Knightley

Aired: May 9, 2011

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

Episode 62 Will Ferrell

62. Will Ferrell

Aired: May 10, 2011

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

Episode 63 Albert Brooks

63. Albert Brooks

Aired: May 11, 2011

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

Episode 64 Kristen Wiig

64. Kristen Wiig

Aired: May 12, 2011

Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks abou...

Episode 65 Jon Ronson

65. Jon Ronson

Aired: May 16, 2011

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

Episode 66 Annie Jacobsen

66. Annie Jacobsen

Aired: May 17, 2011

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

Episode 67 Richard Beeman

67. Richard Beeman

Aired: May 18, 2011

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

Episode 68 Lisa P. Jackson

68. Lisa P. Jackson

Aired: May 19, 2011

John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addre...

Episode 69 Jimmy Fallon

69. Jimmy Fallon

Aired: May 31, 2011

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

Episode 70 Bill Moyers

70. Bill Moyers

Aired: Jun 1, 2011

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

Episode 71 Tim Tebow

71. Tim Tebow

Aired: Jun 2, 2011

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

Episode 72 Maziar Bahari

72. Maziar Bahari

Aired: Jun 6, 2011

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

Episode 73 Fareed Zakaria

73. Fareed Zakaria

Aired: Jun 7, 2011

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

Episode 74 Larry King

74. Larry King

Aired: Jun 8, 2011

Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his Eu...

Episode 75 Howard Wasdin

75. Howard Wasdin

Aired: Jun 9, 2011

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

Episode 76 Alex Prud'homme

76. Alex Prud'homme

Aired: Jun 13, 2011

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

Episode 77 J. J. Abrams

77. J. J. Abrams

Aired: Jun 14, 2011

Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks abo...

Episode 79 Ray Nagin

79. Ray Nagin

Aired: Jun 20, 2011

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

Episode 80 Cameron Diaz

80. Cameron Diaz

Aired: Jun 21, 2011

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

Episode 81 Mitchell Zuckoff

81. Mitchell Zuckoff

Aired: Jun 22, 2011

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

Episode 82 Bruce Headlam

82. Bruce Headlam

Aired: Jun 23, 2011

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

Episode 83 Jennifer Aniston

83. Jennifer Aniston

Aired: Jun 27, 2011

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

Episode 84 Louis C.K.

84. Louis C.K.

Aired: Jun 28, 2011

Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconst...

Episode 85 Tom Hanks

85. Tom Hanks

Aired: Jun 29, 2011

Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks disc...

Episode 86 Bill Kristol

86. Bill Kristol

Aired: Jun 30, 2011

Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American ...

Episode 87 Denis Leary

87. Denis Leary

Aired: Jul 11, 2011

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

Episode 88 Kid Rock

88. Kid Rock

Aired: Jul 12, 2011

China might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an a...

Episode 89 Matthew Richardson

89. Matthew Richardson

Aired: Jul 13, 2011

Jerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bach...

Episode 90 Leroy Petry

90. Leroy Petry

Aired: Jul 14, 2011

The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrate...

Episode 91 Daniel Radcliffe

91. Daniel Radcliffe

Aired: Jul 18, 2011

Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to sol...

Episode 92 Pervez Musharraf

92. Pervez Musharraf

Aired: Jul 19, 2011

The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and co...

Episode 93 Steve Carell

93. Steve Carell

Aired: Jul 20, 2011

Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wie...

Episode 94 Scott Miller

94. Scott Miller

Aired: Jul 21, 2011

A battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doe...

Episode 95 Neil Patrick Harris

95. Neil Patrick Harris

Aired: Jul 25, 2011

Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jaso...

Episode 96 Juan Williams

96. Juan Williams

Aired: Jul 26, 2011

Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt...

Episode 97 Rachel Weisz

97. Rachel Weisz

Aired: Jul 27, 2011

Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz ...

Episode 98 Peter Tomsen

98. Peter Tomsen

Aired: Jul 28, 2011

Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling ...

Episode 99 Freida Pinto

99. Freida Pinto

Aired: Aug 1, 2011

Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the ...

Episode 100 Jason Bateman

100. Jason Bateman

Aired: Aug 2, 2011

Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effec...

Episode 101 Austan Goolsbee

101. Austan Goolsbee

Aired: Aug 3, 2011

A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interp...

Episode 102 Dick Durbin

102. Dick Durbin

Aired: Aug 4, 2011

Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, ...

Episode 103 Mark Adams

103. Mark Adams

Aired: Aug 8, 2011

America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story...

Episode 104 Jay Bahadur

104. Jay Bahadur

Aired: Aug 9, 2011

Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur...

Episode 105 John Coffee

105. John Coffee

Aired: Aug 10, 2011

Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to...

Episode 106 Michael Wallis

106. Michael Wallis

Aired: Aug 11, 2011

The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back...

Episode 107 Ali Velshi

107. Ali Velshi

Aired: Aug 15, 2011

Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his president...

Episode 108 Matt Long

108. Matt Long

Aired: Aug 16, 2011

The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman re...

Episode 109 Michael Steele

109. Michael Steele

Aired: Aug 17, 2011

The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore ...

Episode 110 Anne Hathaway

110. Anne Hathaway

Aired: Aug 18, 2011

Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's...

Episode 111 Buddy Roemer

111. Buddy Roemer

Aired: Sep 6, 2011

The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upset...

Episode 112 Sanjay Gupta

112. Sanjay Gupta

Aired: Sep 7, 2011

Mitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankr...

Episode 113 Marion Cotillard

113. Marion Cotillard

Aired: Sep 8, 2011

GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mi...

Episode 114 Mike Mullen

114. Mike Mullen

Aired: Sep 12, 2011

The exciting Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup continues, and the semi-fina...

Episode 115 Jim Lehrer

115. Jim Lehrer

Aired: Sep 13, 2011

CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer dis...

Episode 116 Common

116. Common

Aired: Sep 14, 2011

Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressi...

Episode 117 Caroline Kennedy

117. Caroline Kennedy

Aired: Sep 15, 2011

Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-va...

Episode 118 Ron Suskind

118. Ron Suskind

Aired: Sep 20, 2011

Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examin...

Episode 119 Mitch Daniels

119. Mitch Daniels

Aired: Sep 21, 2011

Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch...

Episode 120 Jennifer Granholm

120. Jennifer Granholm

Aired: Sep 22, 2011

John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates ...

Episode 121 Ron Paul

121. Ron Paul

Aired: Sep 26, 2011

Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to ...

Episode 122 Seth Rogen

122. Seth Rogen

Aired: Sep 27, 2011

Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vot...

Episode 123 Bill O'Reilly

123. Bill O'Reilly

Aired: Sep 28, 2011

Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidenti...

Episode 124 Tony Bennett

124. Tony Bennett

Aired: Sep 29, 2011

An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory...


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