7.9/1054 votes#1 - Robin Williams
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2023
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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7.0/1055 votes#2 - Sam Kinison
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2023
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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7.2/1050 votes#3 - Joan Rivers
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2023
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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6.3/1045 votes#4 - Carlos Mencia
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2023
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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7.7/1045 votes#5 - Phil Hartman
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2023
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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7.7/1034 votes#6 - Tracy Morgan
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2023
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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5.9/1040 votes#7 - Family Matters
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2023
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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6.3/1031 votes#8 - Ellen DeGeneres
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2023
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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7.3/1044 votes#9 - Norm MacDonald
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2023
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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7.6/1029 votes#10 - Gilda Radner
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2023
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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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy Season 2
Every episode of Dark Side of Comedy Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy Season 2!
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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Vice TV
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Robin Williams" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of Comedy" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/17/2023. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Sam Kinison".