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Daily Show Scores Highest Q2 Rating in Nine Years

7/14/2026

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The Daily Show posted its highest-rated Q2 in the 18-49 demo in nine years, averaging 0.574.
Ratings rose as Jon Stewart’s Monday episodes hit 0.665 (up 21%) and the cast’s demo rating rose 66% to 0.526.
Overall viewership grew 17% year-over-year to about 1.12 million per episode.
The series earned seven Emmy nominations, saw views rise 16% to 2.2 billion and generated 100 million engagements, making Desi Lydic most-nominated performer in her category.

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The Daily Show posted its highest-rated Q2 in the 18-49 demo in nine years, averaging 0.574.
Ratings rose as Jon Stewart’s Monday episodes hit 0.665 (up 21%) and the cast’s demo rating rose 66% to 0.526.
Overall viewership grew 17% year-over-year to about 1.12 million per episode.
The series earned seven Emmy nominations, saw views rise 16% to 2.2 billion and generated 100 million engagements, making Desi Lydic most-nominated performer in her category.