The Daily Show

1996 • TV-MA

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — The show includes notable LGBTQ+ representation through guest appearances and inclusive coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, though not always via main cast members.

Language

heavy — Frequent strong language including profanities and adult humor is common, reflecting the show's satirical and often confrontational style.

Mature Themes

heavy — The show frequently addresses mature and complex themes including politics, war, social issues, and current events, often critically and with adult perspectives.

Scary/Intense Content

none — There is no scary or disturbing content typical of horror or thriller genres; the tone remains comedic and satirical throughout.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is limited mostly to innuendo or brief references; no explicit scenes, though mature themes related to relationships and sexual topics may be discussed humorously or critically.

Substance Use

mild — Substance use is rarely shown directly but sometimes mentioned or referenced casually in jokes or news satire; no glorification of drug or alcohol use.

Violence & Gore

mild — The show rarely contains any physical violence; occasional mild comedic references or satirical portrayals of violence occur but no real injury or threat is depicted.