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The Daily Show Soars: Best Ratings Since 2020!

1/6/2026

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The Daily Show returns from winter break with strong ratings, marking its best year since 2020.
In 2025, ratings among viewers aged 18-49 rose 16% from 0.366% to 0.423%.
The show’s share rose 25% to 2.76.
Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show, extended his contract through 2026, keeping the program the top-rated late-night cable show for 18-34 and 18-49.
The program drew 6.7 billion social views, up 72%.

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Story summary

The Daily Show returns from winter break with strong ratings, marking its best year since 2020.
In 2025, ratings among viewers aged 18-49 rose 16% from 0.366% to 0.423%.
The show’s share rose 25% to 2.76.
Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show, extended his contract through 2026, keeping the program the top-rated late-night cable show for 18-34 and 18-49.
The program drew 6.7 billion social views, up 72%.