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The Daily Show Hits Record Ratings, Draws 1.05 Million Viewers

4/13/2026

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The Daily Show on Comedy Central posted its highest 18-49 ratings in Q1 2026, at 0.579.
Jon Stewart (host) led Monday episodes with a 0.709 average, while the rest of the week rose 70%.
Overall, The Daily Show drew 1.05 million viewers, up 11% from last year.
The show generated 2.5 billion views and 144.7 million engagements on social media, and streams on Paramount+.

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The Daily Show on Comedy Central posted its highest 18-49 ratings in Q1 2026, at 0.579.
Jon Stewart (host) led Monday episodes with a 0.709 average, while the rest of the week rose 70%.
Overall, The Daily Show drew 1.05 million viewers, up 11% from last year.
The show generated 2.5 billion views and 144.7 million engagements on social media, and streams on Paramount+.