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The Daily Show Hits Four-Year Ratings High, Decade-Best Share in Q3 2025

The gains coincide with stronger Monday tune-in under Jon Stewart.

Overview

  • The show averaged a 0.45 rating among adults 18–49 and a 3.22 share, according to Nielsen’s Q3 2025 data.
  • The rating rose 25% year over year from 0.36, while share climbed 42% from 2.26.
  • On Mondays hosted by Jon Stewart, it ranked No. 1 among cable late-night series in adults 18–49 and 18–34.
  • Franchise social performance set third-quarter records with 1.7 billion views and 3.2 billion minutes, up 26% and 20% year over year.
  • The quarter played out during late-night turmoil that included Stephen Colbert’s cancellation and Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension involving ABC, Nexstar, and Sinclair.