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The Worst Episodes of The History of Comedy

Every episode of The History of Comedy ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The History of Comedy!

Worst episode
S1E2 The Funnier Sex
7.686 votes
Best episode
S2E4 Gone Too Soon
8.443 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.1avg
Binge time
10h 30m
14 episodes
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BestSeasons
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Seasons2

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 2 - The Funnier Sex
    7.6/10(86 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The History of Comedy Season 2 Episode 1 - Carnal Knowledge
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 1 - F***ing Funny
    7.8/10(100 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 4 - One Nation, Under Comedy
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 5 - Ripped from the Headlines
    7.8/10(61 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 6 - The Spark of Madness
    7.9/10(66 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The History of Comedy Season 2 Episode 6 - No Offense
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 8 - Politics Aside
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 3 - The Comedy of Real Life
    8.0/10(77 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The History of Comedy Season 2 Episode 5 - In It Together
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The History of Comedy Season 2 Episode 3 - Drawn To Be Funny
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    S2:E3

    The history between animation and comedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The History of Comedy Season 2 Episode 2 - Sketch & Improv
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The History of Comedy Season 1 Episode 7 - On Parody and Satire
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The History of Comedy Season 2 Episode 4 - Gone Too Soon
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Funnier Sex" is the worst rated episode of The History of Comedy. It scored 7.6/10 from 86 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on February 16, 2017.

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