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The History of Comedy

 (2017)

Streaming Episode Guide

Season 2
8.1
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8
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Season 2  
8.1
No Offense
Episode 6 - 8-19-2018
1h 0m
Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
 8/10
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No Offense
In It Together
Episode 5 - 8-12-2018
1h 0m
The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
 8.2/10
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In It Together
Gone Too Soon
Episode 4 - 8-05-2018
1h 0m
Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.
 8.2/10
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Gone Too Soon
Drawn To Be Funny
Episode 3 - 7-29-2018
1h 0m
The history between animation and comedy.
 8.4/10
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Drawn To Be Funny
Sketch & Improv
Episode 2 - 7-22-2018
42m
Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.
 8.3/10
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Sketch  Improv
Carnal Knowledge
Episode 1 - 7-15-2018
42m
How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
 7.6/10
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Politics Aside
Episode 8 - 8-13-2017
42m
A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
 8.6/10
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On Parody and Satire
Episode 7 - 8-06-2017
42m
Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.
 7.9/10
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On Parody and Satire
The Spark of Madness
Episode 6 - 7-30-2017
42m
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.
 8/10
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The Spark of Madness
Ripped from the Headlines
Episode 5 - 7-23-2017
42m
The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
 7.8/10
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One Nation, Under Comedy
Episode 4 - 7-16-2017
42m
The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
 8.4/10
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One Nation Under Comedy
The Comedy of Real Life
Episode 3 - 2-23-2017
42m
A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
 8/10
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The Comedy of Real Life
The Funnier Sex
Episode 2 - 2-16-2017
42m
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.
 7.7/10
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The Funnier Sex
F***ing Funny
Episode 1 - 2-09-2017
42m
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.
 7.8/10
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Fing Funny
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Politics Aside
Episode 8 - 8-13-2017
42m
A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
 8.6/10
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Discovery
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Politics Aside
One Nation, Under Comedy
Episode 4 - 7-16-2017
42m
The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
 8.4/10
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Discovery
Max
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One Nation Under Comedy
Drawn To Be Funny
Episode 3 - 7-29-2018
1h 0m
The history between animation and comedy.
 8.4/10
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Haven't Seen
Drawn To Be Funny
Sketch & Improv
Episode 2 - 7-22-2018
42m
Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.
 8.3/10
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Discovery
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Haven't Seen
Sketch  Improv
Gone Too Soon
Episode 4 - 8-05-2018
1h 0m
Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.
 8.2/10
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Gone Too Soon
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