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Popularity comparison

The Daily Show vs The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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 Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 1.7. 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.

2 compared
The Daily ShowTV · Comedy Central · 1996
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertTV · CBS · 2015
Current Buzz ScoreMay 30, 2026
The Daily Show2.963% · #208 in TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert1.737% · #395 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Daily Show2.852% · #258 in TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2.648% · #296 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Daily Show10.357% · #799 in TV · Jan 24 – Feb 22, 2024
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert7.843% · #986 in TV · Jul 15 – Aug 13, 2025

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
The Daily Show31%
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert69%