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The Best Episodes of The History of Comedy Season 1

Every episode of The History of Comedy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The History of Comedy Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The History of Comedy Season 1

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

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    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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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    #2 - 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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    #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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    #4 - 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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    #5 - 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
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    #6 - 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 - 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 - 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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"F***ing Funny" is the best rated episode of "The History of Comedy" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/9/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Funnier Sex".