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About The History of Comedy

The History of Comedy is a comedy and documentary TV series that premiered on CNN on February 9, 2017. It has 2 seasons and 14 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 6 "No Offense", aired on August 19, 2018.

Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.

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  • Documentary

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Episodes

14 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2017 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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  1. E8

    8. Politics Aside

    Finale

    A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.

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    7. On Parody and Satire

    Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.

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    6. The Spark of Madness

    The mind of the comedian is explored, as well as the difficult road that many seem destined to take where mental illness and substance abuse are remarkably common.

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    5. Ripped from the Headlines

    The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.

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    4. One Nation, Under Comedy

    The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.

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    3. The Comedy of Real Life

    A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.

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    2. The Funnier Sex

    A look at the greatest female comedians and how they were able to succeed in every genre where humor is found despite rampant sexism and prejudice.

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    1. F***ing Funny

    The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work from groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers, prison sentences and even their lives as they fought against censorship.

Season 2

2018 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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  1. E6

    6. No Offense

    Finale

    Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.

  2. E5

    5. In It Together

    The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.

  3. E4

    4. Gone Too Soon

    Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.

  4. E3

    3. Drawn To Be Funny

    The history between animation and comedy.

  5. E2

    2. Sketch & Improv

    Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.

  6. E1

    1. Carnal Knowledge

    How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.

The History of Comedy FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The History of Comedy?

The History of Comedy has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 19, 2018.

When did the latest episode of The History of Comedy come out?

The most recent episode of The History of Comedy, Season 2 Episode 6 "No Offense", aired on August 19, 2018.

How many seasons of The History of Comedy are there?

The History of Comedy has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

When did The History of Comedy first air?

The History of Comedy first aired on CNN on February 9, 2017.

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