The Daily Show has made a triumphant return from its winter break, celebrating record ratings success for 2025. This year has proven to be a remarkable milestone for the show, drawing in substantial viewership among young adults.
Record Ratings in 2025
In 2025, The Daily Show achieved its highest ratings since 2020 for the 18 to 49 age demographic. The show experienced a notable 16% increase in ratings, as reported by Nielsen. The average rating jumped from 0.366% in 2024 to 0.423% in 2025.
Growing Audience Share
The show’s share also soared, with a 25% increase from 2.2 to 2.76 during the same period. On Monday nights, Jon Stewart leads the program, which has become the top late-night cable show among viewers aged 18-34 and 18-49. Notably, there are few competitors in that space, aside from Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live.
Social Media Engagement and Views
The Daily Show didn’t just excel in ratings; it also broke records for social media engagement. In 2025, the show reached a staggering 6.7 billion views, marking a 72% increase from the previous year. Engagement levels rose by 45%, totaling 418.8 million interactions. Additionally, total viewing time surged to 11.2 billion minutes, reflecting a 44% increase.
Returning Host and Upcoming Guests
Jon Stewart is back to host the show, making his return with an interview featuring Senator Mark Kelly. This episode arrives amidst reports that Kelly may face reductions in his military pension due to recent administrative actions. Throughout the week, Ronny Chieng will take over hosting duties, welcoming several notable guests, including:
- Park Chan-wook, director of No Other Choice
- Stephen J. Dubner of Freakonomics
- Lucy Liu, promoting her new project, Rosemead
With its impressive ratings successes and strong social media presence, The Daily Show stands as a leader in the late-night television landscape for 2025.
