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The Best Episodes of The Comedy Store

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

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This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Comedy Store Season 1 Episode 1 - Saw You Last Night on The Tonight Show
    8.5/10(118 votes)

    #1 - Saw You Last Night on The Tonight Show

    S1:E1

    The Comedy Store's founding generation in the 1970s launched the careers of some of the most legendary comics of all time: Freddie Prinze, Richard Pryor, David Letterman, Jay Leno and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Comedy Store Season 1 Episode 2 - The Comedy Strike
    8.5/10(103 votes)

    #2 - The Comedy Strike

    S1:E2

    The 1979 comedy strike saw Mitzi and The Store's comics enter one of the darkest moments in comedy history. But the club soon recovered, featuring incredible talents like the one and only Richard Pryor, who used The Store as a gym to work out all-new material.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Comedy Store Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wild Bunch
    8.4/10(101 votes)

    #3 - The Wild Bunch

    S1:E3

    Enter the wild bunch: Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Pauly Shore, Sandra Bernhard, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, and many more. These were the party years, but when Mitzi Shore fell sick in the late 90s, the Store floundered without her leadership as hot comics retreated to other clubs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Comedy Store Season 1 Episode 4 - Joe Rogan Returns
    8.0/10(100 votes)

    #4 - Joe Rogan Returns

    S1:E4

    Podcasts and social media’s influence on the world of comedy. Joe Rogan returns to the Store after a seven-year ban. Joe and former doorman Marc Maron, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Annie Lederman and other podcasters help The Store once again become the hottest club in the industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Comedy Store Season 1 Episode 5 - The Birth of a Bit
    7.6/10(80 votes)

    #5 - The Birth of a Bit

    S1:E5

    The fifth and final episode spotlights Mitzi Shore’s death, its impact on the iconic club and who’s now running The Store. We also explore the current state of stand-up and the new style of shows that have been harvested, birthed and workshopped at the Store like Tony Hinchcliffe's 'Kill Tony,' Don Barriss' 'The Ding Dong Show,' and 'Comedy Store Tonight' starring long-time Store veteran Argus Hamilton.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Saw You Last Night on The Tonight Show" is the best rated episode of "The Comedy Store". It scored 8.5/10 based on 118 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Comedy Strike".