Comedy Central Presents
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars, including Dave Chappelle, Patton Oswalt, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Hart, Zach Galifianakis, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes and Maria Bamford.
- 1998-2011
- 15 seasons
- Comedy Central
- Documentary, Comedy
- TV-14
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars, including Dave Chappelle, Patton Oswalt, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Hart, Zach Galifianakis, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes and Maria Bamford.
Season 11 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Marc Maron 2
Fri, Jan 12, 2007 22 mins
Marc Maron explains his anger management problem and how he "exercises" to stay healthy in this half-hour stand-up comedy special.
Episode 2
John Heffron 2
Fri, Jan 12, 2007 22 mins
John Heffron gives tips on how women should talk to their man and explains why men should go for older chicks.
Episode 3
Andrew Kennedy
Fri, Jan 19, 2007 22 mins
Andrew Kennedy explains how his British father met his Colombian mother in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 4
Nick DiPaolo 2
Fri, Jan 19, 2007 22 mins
Nick DiPaolo discusses his views on plastic surgery, married life, and the pope.
Episode 5
Dov Davidoff
Fri, Jan 26, 2007 22 mins
Dov Davidoff wonders why God only tells people to do crazy things.
Episode 6
Kyle Grooms
Fri, Jan 26, 2007 22 mins
Kyle Grooms explains the difference between Tang and its cheaper variations, then he tells President Bush who the rest of the world really can't stand in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 7
Bob Marley
Fri, Feb 2, 2007 22 mins
Comedian Bob Marley uses food as an analogy to explain the wonders of marriage in this half-hour stand-up comedy special.
Episode 8
Lisa Landry
Fri, Feb 2, 2007 22 mins
Lisa Landry talks about the balance she brings to her marriage and why she refuses to go jogging in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 9
Tom Papa (2)
Fri, Feb 16, 2007 22 mins
Tom Papa explains how suspicion is the foundation of true love, the best way to tell if someone is your soulmate, and what he's really hiding in the medicine cabinet in this stand-up special.
Episode 10
Maria Bamford 2
22 mins
Talented impressionist Maria Bamford doesn't just tell her stories. She relives them on stage. Get a window into her life as she talks about her mother, therapy, and her high school nemesis in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 11
Finesse Mitchell
Fri, Feb 23, 2007 22 mins
Finesse Mitchell talks about his time on SNL, teenage mothers, and the pros and cons of having a girlfriend that used to be in a gang.
Episode 12
Loni Love
Fri, Feb 23, 2007 22 mins
Loni Love keeps it real as she covers everything from out of control celebrities, solutions to ending the Iraq war, the genius of the 99 cent store and much more in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 13
Chelsea Handler
Fri, Mar 9, 2007 22 mins
Chelsea Handler sets the record straight on celebrity babies, dating, alcoholics, married people, and midgets.
Episode 14
Deon Cole
Fri, Mar 9, 2007 22 mins
Deon Cole explains the correct way to take drugs and reveals what he would do if he had the power of teleportation.
Episode 15
Paul F. Tompkins 2
Fri, Mar 16, 2007 22 mins
Paul F. Tompkins challenges new fathers to question if they would really take a bullet for their children.
Episode 16
Kyle Dunnigan
Fri, Mar 16, 2007 22 mins
You won't believe why Kyle Dunnigan hates missing a call from his own mother. Plus, hear why practicing safe sex is such a challenge for him in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 17
Ian Bagg
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 22 mins
Ian Bagg is unhappy that China is always a step ahead of the U.S. Also, hear why Lance Armstrong is more aerodynamic than other athletes in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 18
Josh Sneed
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 22 mins
Josh Sneed proposes trading the state of Montana to Canada in exchange for free health care. Later, hear his deep regrets about ridiculing the sport of NASCAR while visiting the deep south in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 19
Mitch Fatel
Fri, Apr 6, 2007 22 mins
Mitch Fatel explains why he doesn't think it's fair that men need witnesses and other supporting evidence to break up with a girl in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode 20
Howard Kremer
Fri, Apr 6, 2007 22 mins
Howard Kremer raps about his special powers, summoning wolves on girlfriends with attitude, and cheap and creative ways to keep the ladies interested.
