The Daily Show

1996 – nowShow31 seasons4292 episodesTV-14

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A fast-paced, campy news series about politics and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Episodes

31 seasons · 4292 episodes · best: S20E142 "Jon Stewart's Final Episode" 9.4

Episodes

Showing the latest 16 of 31 seasons
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Story

When news breaks we fix it.

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • News Parody
  • Witty Commentary
  • Cultural Critique
  • Late-Night Staple
  • Mockumentary Style
  • Ironic Detachment
  • Media Literacy Tool
  • Absurdist Journalism
  • Social Mirror

Cast

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 22, 1996 · October 22, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 22, 1996
Latest episode
October 22, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
31 seasons · 4292 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
News, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Ascended Extra, Early-Installment Weirdness, Every Episode Ending +2

  • Ascended Extra
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Every Episode Ending
  • Who Murdered the Asshole?
  • Canon Discontinuity

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Daily Show?"

Questions about The Daily Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Daily Show?

In the United States, The Daily Show streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Philo. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Daily Show worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 8.3). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.9 against 7.5 for the best season.

Which season of The Daily Show is best?

Season 20, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 2 is the weakest at 4.9. The highest-rated episode is Jon Stewart's Final Episode (season 20, episode 142) at 9.4, and the lowest is Sharon Stone (season 11, episode 43) at 3.8.

Is The Daily Show okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Daily Show make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).