Popularity comparison

The Daily Show vs The Colbert Report

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 31, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Daily Show is the most popular at 2.9, followed by The Colbert Report at 0.3. The Daily Show has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.8. The Daily Show has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 10.3 during Jan 24 – Feb 22, 2024.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 30, 2026

The Daily Show2.989% · #208 in TV

The Colbert Report0.311% · #1,478 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Daily Show2.888% · #258 in TV

The Colbert Report0.412% · #1,465 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Daily Show10.389% · #799 in TV · Jan 24 – Feb 22, 2024

The Colbert Report1.311% · #2,168 in TV · Jul 17 – Aug 15, 2025

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score