Jon Stewart Makes Epic Return to Daily Show with Help From John Oliver, Colbert

Jon Stewart made his triumphant return to The Daily Show Tuesday night, but not before going through a giant detoxification in a pre-taped segment featuring interim host John Oliver and Stewart’s late night partner in crime Stephen Colbert.

Stewart appeared in a series of ridiculous get-ups from Tea Party redneck to over-the-top Jewish stereotype to full-on Nazi before Colbert entered his dressing room in a hazmat suit to clean up the mess.

Finally, Stewart made his way to the desk, bringing on Oliver to thank him for doing such a great job filling in. Oliver caught Stewart up on all the big news, and had to be the one to tell Stewart what’s become of his old friend Anthony Weiner. And the first story on Stewart’s return is Syria.

Oh, and just to stick the knife in further, Crossfire‘s coming back.

Watch the video below, via Comedy Central:

[photo via screengrab]

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