1.0/101 votes#1 - The Original Kings of Comedy
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2024
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac joined forces nearly 20 years ago to make comedy magic and launch their careers into the stratosphere.
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#2 - Def Comedy Jam
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2024
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices to create a groundbreaking franchise with enduring cultural impact.
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#3 - 70's Sitcoms
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2024
A wave of hit sitcoms like "The Jeffersons" bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere, with an influence that continues today.
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#4 - The Best Man
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2024
The quintessential Black romantic comedy brings together a talented cast, a genre ripe for fresh voices, and perfect chemistry to inspire a rom-com boom.
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#5 - Richard Pryor
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2024
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances, addiction and tragedy, and a mix of pain and joy.
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#6 - Eddie Murphy in the 80s
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2024
Eddie Murphy's story features his instant emergence as a force on SNL, his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise to A-list movie star status.
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#7 - Our Roots
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2024
The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition, the chitlin circuit, racial stereotypes, Jim Crow segregation on the road, and breakout triumphs.
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#8 - The Fresh Prince
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2024
A fish-out-of-water sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith, setting him on a course for superstardom.
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The Best Episodes of Black Comedy in America Season 1
Every episode of Black Comedy in America Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Comedy in America Season 1!
This series explores its lore and legends, interacting with comic icons and cultural figures to understand how Black comedy has shaped America for over a...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Vice TV
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Original Kings of Comedy" is the best rated episode of "Black Comedy in America" season 1. It scored 1/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/15/2024. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Def Comedy Jam".