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The Best Episodes of The History of Comedy

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

The Best Episodes of The History of Comedy

Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.

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  1. Background image for On Parody and Satire
    8.3/10(57 votes)

    #1 - On Parody and Satire

    S1:E7

    Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(60 votes)

    #2 - Politics Aside

    S1:E8

    A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Comedy of Real Life
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    #3 - The Comedy of Real Life

    S1:E3

    A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #4 - Ripped from the Headlines

    S1:E5

    The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Spark of Madness
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #5 - The Spark of Madness

    S1:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(94 votes)

    #6 - F***ing Funny

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #7 - One Nation, Under Comedy

    S1:E4

    The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(80 votes)

    #8 - The Funnier Sex

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Carnal Knowledge

    S2:E1

    How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Sketch & Improv

    S2:E2

    Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Drawn To Be Funny

    S2:E3

    The history between animation and comedy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Gone Too Soon

    S2:E4

    Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - In It Together

    S2:E5

    The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - No Offense

    S2:E6

    Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"On Parody and Satire" is the best rated episode of "The History of Comedy". It scored 8.3/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/6/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Politics Aside".