Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Jon Stewart Returns to 'Daily Show' for Kimmel Spoof
Jon Stewart, who usually only hosts The Daily Show on Mondays, did a special show on Thursday.
He dressed up like Donald Trump and mocked the idea of the government controlling TV.
He made fun of New York City and referenced Trump's visit to England.
The show included musical numbers praising Trump, with the correspondents also dressing like him.
Stewart interviewed Maria Ressa, who wrote a book about standing up to dictators.
The episode poked fun at ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show for a special appearance.
The episode lampooned state-controlled television.
The set was redecorated to resemble Trump-era White House.
Stewart referred to the president as 'our dear father'.
The episode closed with an interview with Maria Ressa.
- Who
- Jon Stewart and The Daily Show
- What
- Stewart hosted a special episode satirizing state-controlled TV in response to Kimmel's suspension
- When
- Thursday night
- Where
- Comedy Central
- Why
- To satirize state-controlled TV.
- Event
- Jon Stewart's appearance on The Daily Show
- Host
- Jon Stewart
- Show
- The Daily Show
- Channel
- Comedy Central
- Guest
- Maria Ressa