7.6/1052 votesLoading...7.6/10(52)Loading...#1 - Carnal Knowledge
Season 2 Episode 1
Aired 7/15/2018
How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
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7.7/1080 votesLoading...7.7/10(80)Loading...#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.
Director: N/A
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7.8/1062 votesLoading...7.8/10(62)Loading...#3 - 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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7.9/1093 votesLoading...7.9/10(93)Loading...#4 - 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.
Director: N/A
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8.0/1072 votesLoading...8.0/10(72)Loading...#5 - 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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8.0/1056 votesLoading...8.0/10(56)Loading...#6 - 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 - No Offense
Season 2 Episode 6
Aired 8/19/2018
Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
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8.1/1061 votesLoading...8.1/10(61)Loading...#8 - 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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#9 - 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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#10 - Gone Too Soon
Season 2 Episode 4
Aired 8/5/2018
Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.
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#11 - In It Together
Season 2 Episode 5
Aired 8/12/2018
The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
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#12 - Sketch & Improv
Season 2 Episode 2
Aired 7/22/2018
Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.
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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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#14 - Drawn To Be Funny
Season 2 Episode 3
Aired 7/29/2018
The history between animation and comedy.
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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!
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
Genres:DocumentaryComedy
Network:CNN
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Worst Episodes Summary
"Carnal Knowledge" is the worst rated episode of "The History of Comedy". It scored 7.6/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/15/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Funnier Sex".
