The Daily Show (1996)
A brisk, satirical news team delivers witty takes on politics and pop culture with gritty humor.
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
How intense is The Daily Show?
The Daily Show has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-14.
What The Daily Show feels like
- Tone
- satiricalgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream The Daily Show
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Daily Show for you?
Is The Daily Show scary?
No. The Daily Show is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Daily Show gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Daily Show sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Daily Show OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream The Daily Show?
The Daily Show is streaming on Paramount+.
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