THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART
Comedy Central, 11:00 p.m. ET
Both this show and The Colbert Report took off on Tuesday night, understandably, because of the disastrous effects of the Sandy storm. Both shows returned Wednesday night, though, with episodes that, while sometimes short on production values, were long on heart, conviction and, yes, humor. Stewart’s take on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and his elevation of emergency needs above politics, was unabashedly, and impressively, supportive. He supported government action above the board, praising mayors, governors, and all manner of city and private workers and early responders. And with a little more time for his staff to put together clips, I can’t wait for tonight’s show. Or, immediately afterward, for what Stephen Colbert will do and say on The Colbert Report at 11:30 p.m. ET. Stewart’s scheduled guest is Bob Woodruff, and Colbert’s is Al Simpson.