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[10/20/23 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 16-20
Updates include: Apple TV+ pulls the plug on "The Problem with Jon Stewart"; Disney+ targets "Gargoyles" live-action series; and John Shiban tapped to run NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

[02/28/23 - 11:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Episodes of the Emmy-Nominated Series "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering Globally on Friday, March 3
The season continues with six new episodes addressing topics including crime, defense policy, inflation, the backsliding of democracy and more.

[02/23/23 - 10:13 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Episodes of "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering Globally on Friday, March 3
The second season continues with six all-new episodes on topics including crime, defense policy, inflation, the backsliding of democracy and more.

[10/04/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Emmy-Nominated Series "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering Globally on Friday, October 7
The trailer highlights moments from the upcoming season, including Stewart taking on anti-transgender legislation, questioning the American tax proposition and confronting economic globalization, with special appearances from LeVar Burton and Susan Sarandon.

[08/25/22 - 10:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for Season Two of Emmy-Nominated Series "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering Globally on October 7 with New Episodes Available Weekly
The second season will premiere globally with six all-new weekly episodes starting on Friday, October 7.

[07/12/22 - 12:39 PM]
Apple Scores Record-Breaking 52 Emmy Award Nominations
The second season of global phenomenon "Ted Lasso," becomes the most nominated comedy series for the second year in a row with 20 nominations total.

[02/28/22 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 28
Updates include: Matt Barr to star in The CW's "Walker: Independence" pilot; Kodi Smit-McPhee boards Apple's "Disclaimer"; and Paul Tomalin brings "Bodies" to Netflix.

[02/17/22 - 11:22 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Teaser Video for New Episodes of the WGA-Nominated Series "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering Weekly on March 3
In this teaser video, Stewart is back in front of a studio audience sharing laughs, jokes and most importantly "problems," as he tackles the stock market and Robinhood and speaks with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, giving viewers an idea of what's in store this season.

[02/11/22 - 10:33 AM]
Apple TV+ to Premiere "The Problem with Jon Stewart" with New Episodes in New Weekly Format, Beginning Thursday, March 3
In upcoming episodes, Stewart and his team will discuss navigating the stock market, climate change, how to achieve racial equality and mainstream media vs sensationalism.

[09/21/21 - 06:18 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals First Look at Highly Anticipated Original Series "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering September 30
In this sneak peek, episode topics range from the struggle for comprehensive veteran care to better ways to support the American working class, as the series tackles ongoing national conversations that have domestic and global impact.

[09/14/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Apple Debuts Sneak Peek at New Original Series and Films Coming Soon to Apple TV+
The teaser features first looks and newly released footage from upcoming programs including "Foundation," "The Problem with Jon Stewart," "Swagger," "Finch," "The Shrink Next Door," "Invasion," "Swan Song," "Acapulco" and more.

[08/30/21 - 05:06 AM]
Apple Announces "The Problem with Jon Stewart" Is Set to Make Its Global Debut Thursday, September 30 on Apple TV+
"The Problem With Jon Stewart" is a multiple-season, single-issue series, taking a deep dive on the issues affecting us most.

[04/07/21 - 09:08 AM]
Apple Reveals Series Title for Jon Stewart's Highly Anticipated Return to Television as "The Problem with Jon Stewart," to Debut in Fall 2021 on Apple TV+
The new, original current affairs series marks Stewart's return to television since his 20-time Emmy Award-winning run on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" came to a close in 2015.

[02/23/21 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 23
Updates include: Jon Stewart taps trio for his Apple series; Taylor Kitsch signs onto "The Terminal List" at Amazon; and HBO sets auspices for "The Vanishing Half" adaptation.

[10/27/20 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 27
Updates include: The CW renews three of its imported series; CBS confirms reduced episode counts for its studio's scripted projects; and Jon Stewart to return to television on Apple TV+.







PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART, THE (APPLE TV PLUS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/30/21 - 4/6/23
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2022-2023 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
2 (20 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 10/19/23
DESCRIPTION:
(from Apple's web site, October 2022) Jon Stewart wields his signature humor in this Emmy®-nominated series, walking through America’s most persistent problems and trying to find solutions with people at the highest levels of power...if they’d only return his calls.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Jon Stewart as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brinda Adhikari as EP
· Chris McShane as EP
· James Dixon as EP
· Jon Stewart as EP
· Lorrie Baranek as EP
· Reza Riazi as EP
· Richard Plepler as EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (improv/sketch)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Busboy Productions
· EDEN Productions