"Sharp political commentary dissects the chaotic news cycle with peerless comedic insight, razor-sharp reporting, and indispensable host rotations."
As a cornerstone of late-night satire, The Daily Show continues to dismantle current events with exceptional precision. The Comedy Central powerhouse tackles hyper-partisan headlines through incisive desk monologues, field pieces, and candid guest interviews. Season 31 maintains its cultural urgency, offering essential clarity on complex sociopolitical clashes. Its rotating roster of hosts and dynamic correspondents ensures the commentary remains fiercely relevant, hilarious, and distinctly grounded in modern reality.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jan 05, 2026 | Sen. Mark Kelly | |
| E2 | Jan 06, 2026 | Park Chan-wook | |
| E3 | Jan 07, 2026 | Stephen J. Dubner | |
| E4 | Jan 08, 2026 | Lucy Liu | |
| E5 | Jan 12, 2026 | Jenin Younes | |
| E6 | Jan 13, 2026 | Joachim Trier | |
| E7 | Jan 14, 2026 | Langhorne Slim | |
| E8 | Jan 15, 2026 | Wagner Moura | |
| E9 | Jan 20, 2026 | Artis Stevens | |
| E10 | Jan 21, 2026 | Simu Liu | |
| E11 | Jan 22, 2026 | Alexandria Stapleton | |
| E12 | Jan 26, 2026 | Jason Rezaian | |
| E13 | Jan 27, 2026 | Michael Urie | |
| E14 | Jan 28, 2026 | Gov. Mikie Sherrill | |
| E15 | Jan 29, 2026 | Katherine LaNasa | |
| E16 | Feb 02, 2026 | Heather Ann Thompson | |
| E17 | Feb 03, 2026 | Paul Rosolie | |
| E18 | Feb 04, 2026 | Ms. Pat | |
| E19 | Feb 05, 2026 | Jon Shenk & Marcus Capone | |
| E20 | Feb 09, 2026 | Gov. Andy Beshear | |
| E21 | Feb 10, 2026 | Tim Blake Nelson | |
| E22 | Feb 11, 2026 | Andrew Jarecki | |
| E23 | Feb 12, 2026 | Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey | |
| E24 | Feb 23, 2026 | A. Mechele Dickerson | |
| E25 | Feb 24, 2026 | Padma Lakshmi | |
| E26 | Feb 25, 2026 | Jonathan Haidt & Catherine Price | |
| E27 | Feb 26, 2026 | Christa Miller | |
| E28 | Mar 02, 2026 | Jafar Panahi | |
| E29 | Mar 03, 2026 | Geeta Gandbhir | |
| E30 | Mar 04, 2026 | Erika Alexander | |
| E31 | Mar 05, 2026 | Mychal Threets | |
| E32 | Mar 16, 2026 | Mayor Matt Mahan | |
| E33 | Mar 17, 2026 | George Saunders | |
| E34 | Mar 18, 2026 | Steve Zahn | |
| E35 | Mar 19, 2026 | Rebecca Traister | |
| E36 | Mar 23, 2026 | Jake Sullivan | |
| E37 | Mar 24, 2026 | Sterling K. Brown | |
| E38 | Mar 25, 2026 | The Kid Mero | |
| E39 | Mar 26, 2026 | Eiza González | |
| E40 | Mar 30, 2026 | Cindy Cohn | |
| E41 | Mar 31, 2026 | Julio Torres | |
| E42 | Apr 01, 2026 | Dr. Mary Claire Haver | |
| E43 | Apr 13, 2026 | Aziz Abu Sarah & Moaz Inon | |
| E44 | Apr 14, 2026 | Bao Nguyen | |
| E45 | Apr 15, 2026 | Zoe Lister-Jones | |
| E46 | Apr 16, 2026 | Lee Sung Jin | |
| E47 | Apr 20, 2026 | Annalena Baerbock | |
| E48 | Apr 21, 2026 | Noah Wyle | |
| E49 | Apr 22, 2026 | Maria Sharapova | |
| E50 | Apr 23, 2026 | Ben McKenzie | |
| E51 | Apr 27, 2026 | Jodi Kantor | |
| E52 | Apr 28, 2026 | Gaten Matarazzo | |
| E53 | Apr 29, 2026 | Ali Siddiq | |
| E54 | Apr 30, 2026 | RZA | |
| E55 | May 04, 2026 | Sherrilyn Ifill | |
| E56 | May 05, 2026 | Paul W. Downs | |
| E57 | May 06, 2026 | Marla Mindelle | |
| E58 | May 07, 2026 | Adam Scott | |
| E59 | May 11, 2026 | Josh Tyrangiel | |
| E60 | May 12, 2026 | Paul Dano | |
| E61 | May 13, 2026 | Neil deGrasse Tyson | |
| E62 | May 14, 2026 | Boots Riley | |
| E63 | May 18, 2026 | Soumaya Keynes & Chad P. Bown | |
| E64 | May 19, 2026 | Brendan Fraser | |
| E65 | May 20, 2026 | Jonnie Park aka Dumbfoundead | |
| E66 | May 21, 2026 | Weird Al Yankovic | |
| E67 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jason Bateman | |
| E68 | Jun 02, 2026 | Dr. Thomas Mather | |
| E69 | Jun 03, 2026 | Chase Infiniti | |
| E70 | Jun 04, 2026 | Beth Stern | |
| E71 | Jun 08, 2026 | Jane Fonda | |
| E72 | Jun 09, 2026 | Laverne Cox | |
| E73 | Jun 10, 2026 | Nina Dobrev | |
| E74 | Jun 11, 2026 | Martina Navratilova & Chris Evert | |
| E75 | Jun 15, 2026 | Sen. Raphael Warnock | |
| E76 | Jun 16, 2026 | Britt Lower | |
| E77 | Jun 17, 2026 | John Early | |
| E78 | Jun 18, 2026 | Johnny Knoxville | |
| E79 | Jun 22, 2026 | Maggie Haberman & Jonathan Swan | |
| E80 | Jun 23, 2026 | Lou Diamond Phillips | |
| E81 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jay Pharoah | |
| E82 | Jul 07, 2026 | Ann M. Martin | |
| E83 | Jul 08, 2026 | Aftab Pureval | |
| E84 | Jul 09, 2026 | Aaron Chen | |
| E85 | Jul 13, 2026 | Christopher Nolan | |
| E86 | Jul 14, 2026 | Beth Kobliner | |
| E87 | Jul 15, 2026 | Molly Shannon | |
| E88 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jake Johnson | |
| E89 | Jul 20, 2026 | Ben Wikler | |
| E90 | Jul 21, 2026 | Megan Rapinoe | |
| E91 | Jul 22, 2026 | Elliot Page | |
| E92 | Jul 23, 2026 | Karolina Wydra | |
| E93 | Jul 27, 2026 | Kaitlan Collins | |
| E94 | Jul 28, 2026 | Jeff Hiller | |
| E95 | Jul 29, 2026 | Twin Temple | |
| E96 | Jul 30, 2026 | Theo Baker | |
| E97 | Sep 08, 2026 | Gov. Spencer Cox | |
| E98 | Sep 09, 2026 | Jia Tolentino | |
| E99 | Sep 10, 2026 | Andrew Garfield | |
| E100 | Sep 15, 2026 | Danielle Brooks | |
| E101 | Sep 16, 2026 | Colin Kaepernick | |
| E102 | Sep 17, 2026 | Giri Nathan | |
| E103 | Sep 21, 2026 | Ari Emanuel | |
| E104 | Sep 22, 2026 | Tom Morello | |
| E105 | Sep 23, 2026 | Jessica Tarlov | |
| E106 | Sep 24, 2026 | Merritt Wever | |
| E107 | Sep 28, 2026 | Evan Gershkovich | |
| E108 | Sep 29, 2026 | Marlon James | |
| E109 | Sep 30, 2026 | CMAT | |
| E110 | Oct 01, 2026 | John Wilson | |
| E111 | Oct 05, 2026 | TBA | |
| E112 | Oct 06, 2026 | TBA | |
| E113 | Oct 07, 2026 | TBA | |
| E114 | Oct 08, 2026 | TBA | |
| E115 | Oct 19, 2026 | TBA | |
| E116 | Oct 20, 2026 | TBA | |
| E117 | Oct 21, 2026 | TBA | |
| E118 | Oct 22, 2026 | TBA |
Broadcast Cadence: Monday-Thursday
The Daily Show is a Late Night Talk institution that airs Monday-Thursday on Comedy Central. The program has maintained its relevance for decades by blending satirical news with political commentary, transforming from a standard talk show into a vital cultural touchstone. Its ability to adapt through multiple hosting transitions while remaining a primary source of information for younger demographics has cemented its status as a permanent fixture in the television landscape.
The show functions as an essential daily habit for viewers who seek to process complex global events through a comedic lens. By providing a consistent schedule and a reliable perspective on the news cycle, it fosters a deep sense of loyalty and routine among its audience, ensuring its longevity in an increasingly fragmented media environment.