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Late-night TV is in a state of turmoil. Jimmy Kimmel has been suspended indefinitely following his comments on the death of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, a move that has drawn criticism from fellow late-night hosts. While most (if not all) have voiced disappointment in ABC and its parent company’s decision, some are choosing their words more carefully than others, but Jon Stewart isn’t holding back.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Online
Stream: DirecTV, Philo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Blue, fuboTV
TV channel: Comedy Central
Date, time: Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m. ET (Stewart typically hosts Monday’s show)
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The beloved Daily Show host (who originally led the program from 1999 to 2015 and returned in 2024 on a limited contract) aired a special edition episode in response to Kimmel’s suspension. Sitting at a newly decorated, “Trump-Approved” desk (adorned with gold and gaudy fixtures), Stewart delivered a satirical take on what America might look like if government control over media became the norm.
If you missed the episode, it’s one to watch. We’ve gathered all the ways to stream it online, along with the rest of the series, no cable required.
How to Watch The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Online
Stewart hosts The Daily Show‘s Monday night broadcasts, with a roster of rotating correspondents from Tuesday to Thursday. With Stewart now back in the late-night hot seat, you may be wondering how to streamThe Daily Showwithout cable. Luckily, we’ve found the best ways to watch new episodes of The Daily Show online — here’s how.
DirecTV
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One of the best ways to watch new episodes of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart live is with DirecTV. The streaming service includes a five-day free trial and comes with access to multiple local stations like ABC, NBC, CNN, and CBS. A DirecTV Entertainment Package gets you access to The Daily Show on Comedy Central and starts at $49.99 a month.
Philo
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Another way to watch The Daily Show on-demand is through Philo, which is offering a7-day free trialright now with unlimited DVR. What that means: use your Philo trial to record new episodes of The Daily Show when it plays on Comedy Central, and then stream them on demand from your TV, phone, tablet, or computer. Afterwards, monthly plans start at just $28/month.
fuboTV
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Another way to watch The Daily Show if you’ve cut the cable cord is with a fuboTV subscription. After a one-day free trial, plans start at $84.99 per month. Cord-cutters will get access to Comedy Central, and other entertainment channels such as Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, TV Land, BET, Bravo, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, and more.
Hulu + Live TV
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You can watch everything from news programs like The Daily Show to live TV events with Hulu + Live TV. Plans start at $82.99 a month, and they also come with ESPN+ and Disney+. You’ll get access to over 90 channels, including entertainment channels like Comedy Central and local TV on ABC, NBC, and CBS.
Sling Blue
$45.99
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Sling offers one of the best values for cost. Although it doesn’t provide a free trial, the Sling Blue plan gives you access to Comedy Central for just $46 per month. Plus, you’ll also get access to popular networks like USA, NBC, and CBS.
Where to Watch Past Seasons of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
While it’s hard to find a complete archive of every The Daily Show with Jon Stewart episode online, if a standard streaming service isn’t your jam, Amazon Prime Video offers some of the episodes of Stewart’s tenure for purchase.
Titled The Daily Show: The Jon Years, you can watch 16 select episodes of Stewart’s seasons from 2000 to 2015 on Prime Video right now. Single episodes in SD cost $1.99 and full seasons in SD start at $17.99, while HD episodes of recent seasons with Trevor Noah start at $2.99.
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