Saison 1 - épisode 1 | F***ing Funny The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work from groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers,... | |
![]() | Saison 1 - épisode 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. |
![]() | Saison 1 - épisode 3 | The Comedy of Real Life A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share. |
Saison 1 - épisode 4 | Parody & Satire | |
Saison 1 - épisode 5 | 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. | |
Saison 1 - épisode 6 | Ripped from the Headlines The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today. | |
Saison 1 - épisode 7 | 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... | |
Saison 1 - épisode 8 | Making Fun Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly. | |
Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Politics Aside A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years. | |
Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Episode 9 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... | |
Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Episode 10 | |
Saison 2 - épisode 1 | Carnal Knowledge One of the oldest forms of comedy, sexual humor, has been a part of funny storytelling throughout history. From Aristophanes to Shakespeare to Sarah... | |
Saison 2 - épisode 2 | Sketch & Improv Ever since Commedia dell'Arte brought traveling troupes through Renaissance Europe presenting short shows with improvised dialogue, sketch and... | |
Saison 2 - épisode 3 | Drawn to Be Funny Some of the very first "stars" of comedy came from the minds and pencils of talented animators. From Felix the Cat to Mickey Mouse and Popeye to... | |
Saison 2 - épisode 4 | Gone Too Soon An exploration of the ways the deaths of comedic legends affect their audiences and comedy in general and how that connection makes the loss more... | |
Saison 2 - épisode 5 | In It Together Comedy teams have always been an important part of classic comedy – think Laurel & Hardy, Abbot and Costello, the Marx Brothers, the Three Stooges,... | |
Saison 2 - épisode 6 | No Offense There has always been a need for family-friendly comedy, and many artists have taken the task despite the inherent challenges. Comedians like Jerry... | |
Saison 2 - épisode 7 | Going Clean/Flipping Funny |