7.8/1093 votes#1 - F***ing Funny
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/2017
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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7.7/1080 votes#2 - The Funnier Sex
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/16/2017
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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8.0/1072 votes#3 - The Comedy of Real Life
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/23/2017
A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
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7.8/1062 votes#4 - One Nation, Under Comedy
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2017
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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8.0/1056 votes#5 - Ripped from the Headlines
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/23/2017
The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
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7.9/1061 votes#6 - The Spark of Madness
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2017
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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8.4/1056 votes#7 - On Parody and Satire
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/6/2017
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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8.2/1059 votes#8 - Politics Aside
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/13/2017
A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
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Genres:DocumentaryComedy
Network:CNN
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"F***ing Funny" is the best rated episode of "The History of Comedy" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 93 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/9/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Funnier Sex".