With hosts coming to, leaving and switching networks, the late night comedy scene has been shifting. Whether you get your comedy fix from specialty cable networks such as Comedy Central, or basic broadcast networks, there is more variety than ever.

In today’s digital world, these shows are no longer confined to their late slots and can be watched later online. Even so, viewers tend to stick to one host or show to loyally follow. With several shake-ups in the lineup, ratings will indicate which moves have been successful as the season goes on.

Longtime host Jon Stewart signed off on “The Daily Show” on Aug. 6 after hosting the Comedy Central staple since 1999. Under Stewart’s reign as host, writer and executive producer, the show became a politically focused, sharp-witted news satire. 

Trevor Noah has taken over the show’s hosting duties since Sep. 28. The South African comedian has extensive experience hosting radio shows as well as performing stand-up comedy and has made successful appearances on “The Tonight Show” and the “Late Show with David Letterman.”

The “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” recently premiered on CBS, with Colbert making his broadcast debut after “The Colbert Report” wrapped on Comedy Central last year. Colbert made a name for himself as a “ The Daily Show” correspondent, developing the fictional persona that lived on “The Colbert Report” for nine years. Now, presumably as himself this time, Colbert is stepping into David Letterman’s “Late Show” shoes. The show is a more traditional late-night talk-show format, not a satire, so Colbert might have to work to earn his audience.

Jimmy Fallon continues to host the “Tonight Show” on NBC, which he has hosted since taking over for Jay Leno in 2014. 

The show has a variety-show style, mixing in successful segments such as “Lip-sync Battles” with celebrity interviews. The host lends a feel-good atmosphere to the show, and everyone seems to be visibly enjoying themselves. Fallon may be Colbert’s biggest competitor, as the “Tonight Show” is pulling ahead of Colbert in ratings, but Fallon still made a surprise guest appearance on the “Late Show”’s debut.

The established hosts already have their niche audiences and will continue attracting viewers across various platforms. 

The real question is whether or not Colbert will find his footing in his new role, but he is already off to a promising start. All eyes are also on Trevor Noah to see if he can continue the success of the Daily Show, as he has some pretty big shoes to fill. 

While in a slightly different market than the nightly comedy shows, no discussion about late-night comedy is complete without mentioning “Saturday Night Live.” \

The long-running NBC program has become an institution. After all, the program concluded it’s 40th season in May. 

The new season premiered on October 3rd, with last season’s successful cast of players returning, including Cecily Strong, Taran Killam, Jay Pharaoh and Kenan Thompson. Miley Cyrus hosted the first show, and Amy Schumer and former “SNL” player Tracey Morgan round out the all-star hosts for the following episodes