Jon Benjamin Has a Van
Jon Benjamin is on a mission to bring the public hard-hitting news and human interest stories from across America. Of course, he's better at getting caught up in his investigations than he is at actually reporting on them. Prepare for an up-close and personal look at real people, real stories and a real van.
- Metascore52
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- Comedy Central
- Comedy
- TV-14
Jon Benjamin is on a mission to bring the public hard-hitting news and human interest stories from across America. Of course, he's better at getting caught up in his investigations than he is at actually reporting on them. Prepare for an up-close and personal look at real people, real stories and a real van.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Border
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 22 mins
Jon's producer is denied reentry to the US after Jon pulls a harsh prank, and Jon's story about drug lord Manta Blanca comes to an unexpected conclusion.
Episode 2
Little Little Italy
Wed, Jun 15, 2011 22 mins
While Jon and his crew report on the historic feud between Little Italy and Little Little Italy, Jon falls hard for one of the littlest Little Little Italians and has a tiny, torrid affair.
Episode 3
Stardoor
Wed, Jun 1, 2011 22 mins
Jon, Leo and Nathan have to stand alien trial in outerspace after the the van gets into an intergalactic wreck through a "star door" into another dimension.
Episode 4
Breakdown Van
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 22 mins
After Jon's van breaks down in the desert, Nathan, the sound guy, is kidnapped by a shady trucker who demands a ransom of $10,000. Jon, Leo and Dave have to do whatever it takes to get their sound guy back.
Episode 5
Road Rage
Wed, Jul 6, 2011 22 mins
Jon gets into a violent fight with another motorist, leading to a disturbing personal transformation. He also interviews the founder of an unusual triathlon and features another "Shame on Me" report from Edward Sheath.
Episode 6
Suicide
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 22 mins
While reporting on the nation's suicide capitol, Jon finds a familiar face at the bottom of the bridge. Everyone is a suspect, as the Chief of Police (Larry Murphy) attempts to determine if it was suicide... or murder.
Episode 7
The Van Scheme
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 22 mins
Jon concocts a scheme to get out of work, but his lies spiral out of control, ultimately capturing the nation's headlines. He also introduces his new service 'Jon Benjamin's 911', and makes an appearance on 'Celebrity Parkour' with Andy Richter.
Episode 8
The Curse
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 22 mins
Jon goes undercover to steal something from a store specializing in selling surveillance equipment. While reporting on another story, Jon runs over an old gypsy woman whose vengeful husband puts a curse on Jon.
Episode 9
House on the Lake
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 22 mins
Jon talks to a Broadway producer (Patton Oswalt) about his newest success, but finds that the JBHV van has been towed out of Times Square. He also hits the streets of New York City with a friend (David Cross) on a mission to dispel stereotypes.
Episode 10
Smoking
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 22 mins
In the shocking season finale, Jon interviews members of a Christian sect (including Kirk Hammett) whose defining belief is that Jesus Christ smoked a pipe. Additionally, Jon interviews a cult leader (Bob Odenkirk) who has predicted Armageddon 14 times.
