How to watch 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart: live stream without cable

Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
(Image credit: Comedy Central)

Jon Stewart has officially returned to host Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." The 61-year-old comedian started hosting the late-night satirical news show again on Feb. 12 and will be continuing to host every Monday through the end of the 2024 presidential election cycle. 

'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart

► Date and time: Jon Stewart hosts "The Daily Show" at 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT on Mondays. A rotating roster of correspondents handles hosting duties Tues. - Thurs.
• U.S. — Watch on Comedy Central (via Sling TV) or Paramount Plus
• U.K. — Watch on Now TV
• CA — Watch on Paramount Plus
• Watch anywhere — try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free

But Stewart isn't the only host. A rotating lineup of the show's correspondents are hosting the show Tuesdays through Thursdays. On top of hosting duties, Stewart will now take on the title of executive producer for the Emmy-winning comedy show.

As for why Stewart has returned, his previous project with Apple TV Plus, "The Problem With Jon Stewart," was cut short in October after two seasons. According to The New York Times, which first broke the news, the cancellation stemmed from creative differences between the tech giant and Stewart over potential guests and topics relating to AI and China that would have been part of a planned eight-episode third season. 

"They decided ... they felt that they didn’t want me to say things that might get me in trouble," Stewart told CBS Mornings (h/t The Hollywood Reporter).

So without further ado, here's everything you need to know about how to watch "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart online from anywhere in the world.

How to watch 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart online from anywhere with a VPN

Currently off traveling in a country where "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart isn’t available? With the right VPN (Virtual private network), you can continue to access your usual platforms and watch your favorite shows online no matter where in the world you are.

We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN is ExpressVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. It's also affordable at $12.95 per month. (Signing up for longer periods of six months or a year reduces the cost even more down to a minimum of $6.67).

ExpressVPN

Safety, speed and simplicity combine to make ExpressVPN our favorite VPN service. It's also compatible with loads of devices and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you want to try it out.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head over to Sling or Paramount Plus and stream new episodes of "The Daily Show" online.


How to watch 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart in the US

In the U.S., "The Daily Show" airs Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on Comedy Central. Jon Stewart hosts on Monday nights and then a rotating roster of  If you've already cut the cord, you can stream the network with cable TV alternatives Sling and Fubo.

Sling TV

Sling TV is one of the most affordable cable TV alternatives on the market. Get either the Orange or Blue plan to get Comedy Central. Each plan starts at $40 a month and you can combine both plans for just $55 a month. Usually, there is a discount on your first month, often as much as 50% off!

Fuboa 7-day free trial

Fubo is a great live TV service. With the Pro Plan ($79 per month), you get over 120 channels, including all the local broadcast networks and top cable brands, including Comedy Central. Who needs cable? Not Fubo subscribers. And it's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay upfront.

You can also catch new episodes of "The Daily Show" the next day on Paramount Plus. The streaming service is also home to "Star Trek," the expanded "Yellowstone" universe, and everything Nickelodeon. It costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year for the basic, ad-supported tier. You can also upgrade to Paramount Plus with Showtime for $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year, which gives you access to Showtime programming like "Billions" and "Yellowjackets."

Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus has a deep library including shows from Viacom channels like Comedy Central. Plus, the service offers originals like "1923" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." The Showtime plan also comes with that network's shows, like "Billions" and "Yellowjackets."

How to watch 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart in the UK

"The Daily Show" is available to stream on Now TV the day after airing on Comedy Central in the U.S.

A subscription to Now TV starts at £6.99 a month for six months (six-month contract), though you can choose a £9.99 monthly plan instead and cancel at any time.

For those from the U.K. on the go, you can use a VPN like ExpressVPN and watch wherever you are.

How to watch 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart in Canada

"The Daily Show" is available to stream on Paramount Plus in Canada the day after episodes air in the U.S. You can sign up for as little as CA$9.99 after your 7-day free trial expires.

For our neighbors to the north traveling abroad, those from Canada can still connect to Paramount Plus and stream "The Daily Show" with a VPN like ExpressVPN.

How to watch 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart in Australia

"The Daily Show" is available to stream on Paramount Plus in Australia, with episodes dropping the day after they air in the U.S.

A subscription to the streaming service costs AU$9.99 a month and you get a one-week free trial.

Remember: if you're based in Australia but aren't there at the moment, you could still connect to Paramount Plus and stream "The Daily Show." All you need is a VPN like ExpressVPN.

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Malcolm McMillan
Senior Streaming Writer

Malcolm McMillan is a senior writer for Tom's Guide, covering all the latest in streaming TV shows and movies. That means news, analysis, recommendations, reviews and more for just about anything you can watch, including sports! If it can be seen on a screen, he can write about it. Previously, Malcolm had been a staff writer for Tom's Guide for over a year, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), A/V tech and VR headsets.

Before writing for Tom's Guide, Malcolm worked as a fantasy football analyst writing for several sites and also had a brief stint working for Microsoft selling laptops, Xbox products and even the ill-fated Windows phone. He is passionate about video games and sports, though both cause him to yell at the TV frequently. He proudly sports many tattoos, including an Arsenal tattoo, in honor of the team that causes him to yell at the TV the most.

  • Fandailyshow
    I joined paramount + but they are NOT showing The Daily Show. Google is saying its being shown on apple tv but thats also wrong! What am i doing wrong or can someone in Australia PLEASE tell me where i CAN actually watch it. 😭
    Reply
  • CircusFreak
    Fandailyshow said:
    I joined paramount + but they are NOT showing The Daily Show. Google is saying its being shown on apple tv but thats also wrong! What am i doing wrong or can someone in Australia PLEASE tell me where i CAN actually watch it. 😭
    Yep. Its not on Paramount plus or apple tv or available to purchase on google tv. What a stitch up
    Reply