New York's Funniest
Set at the renowned Carolines on Broadway, New York's Funniest is a stand-up competition that attracts hundreds of comedians every year for a chance to join the ranks of NYC's comedy elite. From the hundreds who audition in front of industry professional judges, 20 make it to the semifinals, hosted by SNL's Leslie Jones, and 10 move on to the finals, hosted by SNL's Michael Che. But in the end, only one can win the title, "New York's Funniest." Executive Produced by Caroline Hirsch, Louis Faranda, Andrew Fox, and Lou Wallach, and produced by Deverge.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Comedy
- TV-14
Set at the renowned Carolines on Broadway, New York's Funniest is a stand-up competition that attracts hundreds of comedians every year for a chance to join the ranks of NYC's comedy elite. From the hundreds who audition in front of industry professional judges, 20 make it to the semifinals, hosted by SNL's Leslie Jones, and 10 move on to the finals, hosted by SNL's Michael Che. But in the end, only one can win the title, "New York's Funniest." Executive Produced by Caroline Hirsch, Louis Faranda, Andrew Fox, and Lou Wallach, and produced by Deverge.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Auditions Part 1
Thu, Mar 17, 2016 31 mins
It's audition day for New York's Funniest, the stand-up competition set at the esteemed Carolines on Broadway. Hundreds audition, including the city's best up-and-coming comics, who perform in front of judges for a chance to make it to the semifinals of this renowned competition.
Episode 2
Auditions Part 2
Thu, Mar 24, 2016 30 mins
Auditions for New York's Funniest continue at Carolines on Broadway, as 10 more of New York's top comics are sent through to the semifinals by the judges.
Episode 3
Semifinals Part 1
Thu, Mar 31, 2016 54 mins
SNL's Leslie Jones hosts the first semifinal round of New York's Funniest, as 10 of the 20 semifinalists perform their sets in front of the judges and a live audience. Only 5 of these comics are selected to move on to the finals.
Episode 4
Semifinals Part 2
Thu, Apr 7, 2016 57 mins
The last 10 of the 20 New York's Funniest semifinalists perform for the judges and live audience to compete for the remaining 5 finalist slots in part two of the semifinals, hosted by SNL's Leslie Jones.
Episode 5
Finals
Thu, Apr 14, 2016 59 mins
SNL's Michael Che hosts the finals of New York's Funniest, as 10 finalists compete for the title.