How to watch The Daily Show after Jimmy Kimmel controversy

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Following the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jon Stewart unexpectedly returned to host an episode of The Daily Show. Here’s how to catch his comeback.

Following the recent controversy, comedian Stewart is among those publicly supporting Kimmel. The situation has caused significant public anger, leading many people to cancel their subscriptions to Disney-owned streaming services like Hulu and Disney Plus. Some observers believe this is a larger issue about freedom of speech and the independence of the media.

Shortly after the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publicly criticized a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Donald Trump, ABC suspended Kimmel’s talk show “indefinitely.” The FCC official suggested ABC could risk losing its right to broadcast as a result.

This announcement follows CBS’s recent confirmation that Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ will conclude after its current season. Stewart previously used his ‘Daily Show’ to humorously comment on issues of free speech.

How to watch The Daily Show

You can watch The Daily Show live weeknights on Comedy Central from 11pm to midnight Eastern time (10pm to 11pm Central). If you miss the live show, new episodes are available to stream on Paramount Plus the next day.

Jon Stewart typically hosts “The Daily Show” on Mondays, offering a humorous look at American news and politics. But when Jimmy Kimmel couldn’t do the show, Stewart stepped in to host an episode on Thursday, September 18th – specifically, episode 102 of Season 30.

You can now watch the episode on Paramount Plus. They offer a free seven-day trial for both their Essential and Premium plans, so you can check it out without a subscription.

In this episode, host Jon Stewart interviews Maria Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner, CEO of Rappler, a Columbia University professor, and author of the book, *How to Stand Up to a Dictator*.

What did Jon Stewart say after Jimmy Kimmel cancelation?

You can now find Jon Stewart’s commentary on the Jimmy Kimmel situation for free on YouTube. The video is called ‘Jon Stewart’s Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era.’

The video quickly begins as a playful satire of media freedom, introducing a new version of “The Daily Show” that’s supposedly approved by the government, and hosted by someone who’s completely loyal to the authorities.

Stewart playfully acts anxious about potentially being fired, pretending to argue with the show’s producers and jokingly suggesting the National Guard should be called to New York.

He then draws comparisons between the United States and North Korea, jokingly calling Trump “our great father” and “dear leader.” He also makes light of the president’s recent visit to the UK.

Later in the show, the monologue references Jimmy Kimmel’s firing by presenting a fake news segment. In it, a reporter asks Trump whether free speech is more threatened in the UK or the US, and Trump responds by saying Kimmel’s show simply didn’t have good viewership.

Stewart responded by explaining the First Amendment, saying, “Here’s how it works in America…”

Imagine a device called a ‘talent-ometer’ – a completely made-up, but supposedly scientific, instrument. It sits on the president’s desk and measures a performer’s ‘Talent Quotient,’ or TQ. This TQ is mostly based on how nice the performer is to the president, and the device alerts the president when their niceness – and therefore their TQ – drops too low.

Once that happens, the Federal Communications Commission needs to be informed, which could jeopardize billion-dollar mergers involving network stations. These stations are then pressured to issue demands to even bigger companies that decide what content is shown to the public.

Alternatively, the Federal Communications Commission could directly threaten the licenses of broadcasters. It’s a straightforward application of constitutional principles.

The show’s host was referring to Nexstar Media Group, which said its ABC stations would stop broadcasting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for an indefinite period on September 17th, right after criticism from Carr.

Shortly after, ABC took the same action. This has drawn criticism, with many pointing out that Nexstar is also waiting for the FCC to approve its $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna.

While the cancellation of Colbert’s show was officially due to financial reasons and low viewership, many point to Colbert’s frequent criticism of Trump as a contributing factor. Additionally, the merger between Paramount (CBS’s parent company) and Skydance needed approval from the Federal Communications Commission, which some believe played a role.

On Thursday, September 18th, when questioned about the situation, Trump supported Carr’s actions regarding ABC and proposed that television networks consistently broadcasting unfavorable stories about him should lose their broadcasting licenses.

He complained about negative media coverage, stating, “They’re receiving a license, and I believe it should be reconsidered.” He indicated that Brendan Carr would be the one to make that decision.

Could The Daily Show be next?

Jon Stewart recently criticized how the Trump administration dealt with the news media and late-night comedy programs. This has led some to wonder if his old show, *The Daily Show*, could be cancelled, particularly since it airs on Comedy Central, which is owned by Paramount.

So far, nothing official has been said. Stewart spoke about it after the Colbert announcement, and he doesn’t seem worried.

I was listening to a podcast recently, and someone asked Trevor Noah about whether *The Daily Show* might be canceled because of the merger between Paramount and Skydance. He said they hadn’t gotten any word about it at all, which was a little reassuring to hear as a fan!

No one has explicitly told me my position isn’t secure, but honestly, I’ve faced worse situations. I’m confident I’ll be alright.

I was scrolling through Reddit after watching The Daily Show and saw people wondering if the show might get cancelled. One person pointed out that the FCC doesn’t really have any power over shows on cable, at least not usually.

Someone else pointed out that Comedy Central, the network that airs The Daily Show, is owned by Paramount/Skydance, the same company that recently cancelled Stephen Colbert’s show. They believe the cancellation is an attempt to stay on good terms with Donald Trump.

You know, someone else pointed out that I really don’t think Jon Stewart is worried about losing his job. They think he’d probably rather just be honest and say what he really thinks, even if it causes trouble. It makes sense, right?

People applauded Jon Stewart and his team at The Daily Show for quickly producing an episode addressing the news about Jimmy Kimmel. One viewer expressed their delight, noting the video had already garnered nearly two million views in just five hours, adding, “Great job, Jon!”

One viewer called the show a masterpiece and predicted it deserved an Emmy next season, jokingly adding that it all depended on whether there *would* be a next season, a network to air it on, or even an Emmy awards ceremony.

Someone else commented on how amazing it was that The Daily Show managed to create the segment in just one day, highlighting the impressive graphics and the fact that Jon Stewart filmed on his day off, likely after canceling their original plans and quickly assembling something new. They ended with an enthusiastic call to action.

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2025-09-19 13:50