After spending 12 weeks in Jordan directing his first feature film, comedian-turned-faux news anchor Jon Stewart is back on "The Daily Show." British comedian and political satirist John Oliver had been hosting the weeknight Comedy Central fake news show in Stewart's place.

"I've missed you so much -- you don't know what it's like out there in the real world," Stewart told his audience. "Nobody applauds every stupid f--king thing you do!"

While the 50-year-old comedian was back in prime form by the end of the show, it took him a while to get back into form. In an opening taped skit, Oliver discovers that Stewart's time in Jordan has made him a different man.

Oliver's attempts to turn Stewart back into his normal news anchor persona fails, as he changes into a variety of characters, including Moses, Hitler, Freddie Mercury, a smurf and VMAs Miley Cyrus. Other Comedy Central faux news anchor Stephen Colbert ("The Colbert Report") is then brought in and does the job by roughing Stewart up and turning him back to normal. 

Once in his anchor chair, Stewart brought out Oliver to receive a round of applause for his filling in. An in memoriam reel was also played, highlighting Oliver's run as host. According to Deadline, Oliver received great reviews during his time on "The Daily Show," which proves that the show could possibly continue if Stewart were ever to leave his post.

 After some humorous royal baby and Carlos Danger bits, Oliver left Stewart to discuss Obama's possible plan involving Syria, which is an issue Stewart made clear he's opposed to.

"Saudia Arabia, Qatar and Syria walk into a bar called America Is Not Planning On Bombing You, and a bartender says, 'I don't think you should be in here, Syria,'" Stewart jokes bleakly. 

"The Daily Show" airs Monday through Thursday night at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central. See the opening segment of Jon Stewart's return below.