You can stream The Daily Show mainly through services that carry Comedy Central live and through Paramount’s streaming platforms, plus a few pay-per- episode stores.

Main ways to stream The Daily Show (2026)

1. Live TV streaming services (Comedy Central live)

These let you watch The Daily Show when it airs on Comedy Central, and usually via cloud DVR:

  • YouTube TV – Carries Comedy Central as part of its base package, so you can watch The Daily Show live and record it with unlimited cloud DVR.
  • DirecTV Stream – Includes Comedy Central in its Entertainment package; positioned as a primary option to watch new Daily Show episodes without cable.
  • Hulu + Live TV – Offers Comedy Central in its live‑TV lineup with bundled access to other major channels.
  • fuboTV – Includes Comedy Central among many entertainment channels; you can watch live and use its DVR.
  • Sling TV – Comedy Central is available with its Sling Blue or Orange‑plus‑add‑ons configuration, giving you a cheaper way into live access.
  • Philo – Lower‑cost live TV service with Comedy Central and unlimited DVR, letting you record new episodes.

These services are ideal if you want nightly live viewing and recording rather than just on‑demand seasons.

2. On‑demand streaming (back episodes)

Paramount’s ecosystem is the primary destination for streaming runs of The Daily Show :

  • Paramount+ (various channels) – Current and recent seasons of The Daily Show are available to stream on Paramount+ across its different access points (Apple TV Channel, Amazon Channel, Roku Premium Channel, Essential, and Premium tiers).
  • fuboTV and Philo – In addition to carrying Comedy Central live, they offer on‑demand episodes after broadcast as part of their libraries.

If your priority is catching up on episodes without worrying about broadcast time, Paramount+ and these live‑TV libraries are the main routes.

3. Buy or rent individual episodes

If you don’t want a subscription, you can purchase episodes or season bundles:

  • Amazon Video – Offers select eras and episodes of The Daily Show for individual purchase.
  • Google Play Movies & TV – Lets you buy episodes and watch on supported devices or download for offline viewing.

This is useful if you just want a few standout interviews or specific seasons.

4. Quick HTML table of key options

Below is a compact HTML table of major places where you can stream The Daily Show right now:

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      <th>Platform</th>
      <th>Type</th>
      <th>How it gives you The Daily Show</th>
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      <td>YouTube TV</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>Streams Comedy Central live with cloud DVR for The Daily Show episodes[web:3]</td>
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      <td>DirecTV Stream</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>Includes Comedy Central in Entertainment package for live episodes[web:1]</td>
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      <td>Hulu + Live TV</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>Comedy Central live plus on‑demand library access[web:1]</td>
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      <td>fuboTV</td>
      <td>Live TV + on‑demand</td>
      <td>Comedy Central live and on‑demand episodes after airing[web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Sling TV</td>
      <td>Live TV streaming</td>
      <td>Cheaper access to Comedy Central via Sling Blue/Orange with add‑ons[web:1]</td>
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      <td>Philo</td>
      <td>Live TV + DVR</td>
      <td>Low‑cost service with Comedy Central and unlimited DVR for episodes[web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Paramount+</td>
      <td>On‑demand streaming</td>
      <td>Streams seasons of The Daily Show via multiple Paramount+ tiers and channels[web:5]</td>
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      <td>Amazon Video</td>
      <td>Digital store</td>
      <td>Purchase individual episodes or collections from specific eras[web:1][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Google Play</td>
      <td>Digital store</td>
      <td>Buy episodes/seasons and download to devices[web:10]</td>
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