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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy

Every episode of Dark Side of Comedy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy!

The Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy

Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy...

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  1. Background image for Robin Williams
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Robin Williams

    S2:E1

    Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Brett Butler
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Brett Butler

    S1:E8

    How Brett Butler gained everything, only to lose it all.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Sam Kinison
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Sam Kinison

    S2:E2

    Sam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dramatic downfall at the height of his massive success.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Phil Hartman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Phil Hartman

    S2:E5

    Phil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member, but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage that descended into a tragic murder-suicide.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Family Matters
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Family Matters

    S2:E7

    Family Matters was one of the most wholesome sitcoms of the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast members who are still dealing with trauma and addiction.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Chris Farley
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Chris Farley

    S1:E1

    Struggling with addiction and a dangerously low self-image, Chris Farley’s old friends at Saturday Night Live conspired to help save the falling star.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Artie Lange
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Artie Lange

    S1:E4

    Artie Lange enjoyed mainstream success as a comedian on TV and radio, but his addiction to heroin, coupled with childhood traumas, threatened to thwart his ambition... and his life.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Richard Pryor
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Richard Pryor

    S1:E5

    Richard Pryor confronted America with brutal honesty like no other comic. But while he fought for a voice on stage, he was losing his own battle to drugs and family trauma.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Dustin Diamond
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Dustin Diamond

    S1:E6

    Dustin Diamond found fame as a lovable geek on Saved By The Bell. But when it ended, Dustin was lost, descending into one tragic chapter after another.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Freddie Prinze
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Freddie Prinze

    S1:E9

    A working class Peurto Rican kid, Freddie Prinze exploded onto the comedy scene but his overnight fame came to an abrupt end.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Tracy Morgan
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Tracy Morgan

    S2:E6

    Tracy Morgan survived drug-dealing, hyper-competitive SNL, and substance abuse. But a brutal car accident and two-week coma made him finally confront his childhood demons.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Roseanne Barr
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Roseanne Barr

    S1:E3

    Brash, bold, and hilariously funny, Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind. And that very same impulse may have cost her her career.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Andrew Dice Clay
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Andrew Dice Clay

    S1:E2

    In the late 80s Andrew Dice Clay was one of the biggest comedians on the planet. His controversial brand of comedy found a huge base with white men in America... but at what cost?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Greg Giraldo
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Greg Giraldo

    S1:E7

    How comedian Greg Giraldo's career, and life, is sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Joan Rivers
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Joan Rivers

    S2:E3

    Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Carlos Mencia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Carlos Mencia

    S2:E4

    Carlos Mencia was one of the biggest comics in America until accusations of joke theft led to one of the most dramatic downfalls in comedy history.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Ellen DeGeneres
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Ellen DeGeneres

    S2:E8

    Ellen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with a unique brand of positive humor, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was brewing--one that would tarnish her image forever.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Norm MacDonald
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Norm MacDonald

    S2:E9

    On SNL and beyond, Norm MacDonald was legendary for his fearless comedy. But his controversial persona concealed a serious gambling problem and a secret that he took to his grave.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Gilda Radner
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Gilda Radner

    S2:E10

    Gilda Radner was SNL's first female star. But her pioneering success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak and cancer, all of which she turned into comedy material.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Maria Bamford
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Maria Bamford

    S1:E10

    How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Robin Williams" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of Comedy". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2023. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Brett Butler".