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Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy
Robin Williams
S2 Ep1
7.8
17th Oct 2023
Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues.
Chris Farley
S1 Ep1
7.5
16th Aug 2022
Struggling with addiction and a dangerously low self-image, Chris Farley’s old friends at Saturday Night Live conspired to help save the falling star.
Greg Giraldo
S1 Ep7
7.5
27th Sep 2022
How comedian Greg Giraldo's career, and life, is sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.
Richard Pryor
S1 Ep5
7.5
13th Sep 2022
Richard Pryor confronted America with brutal honesty like no other comic. But while he fought for a voice on stage, he was losing his own battle to drugs and family trauma.
Phil Hartman
S2 Ep5
7.4
14th Nov 2023
Phil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member, but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage that descended into a tragic murder-suicide.
Artie Lange
S1 Ep4
7.4
6th Sep 2022
Artie Lange enjoyed mainstream success as a comedian on TV and radio, but his addiction to heroin, coupled with childhood traumas, threatened to thwart his ambition... and his life.
Worst Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy
Ellen DeGeneres
S2 Ep8
6.7
5th Dec 2023
Ellen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with a unique brand of positive humor, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was brewing--one that would tarnish her image forever.
Carlos Mencia
S2 Ep4
6.9
7th Nov 2023
Carlos Mencia was one of the biggest comics in America until accusations of joke theft led to one of the most dramatic downfalls in comedy history.
Roseanne Barr
S1 Ep3
7.0
30th Aug 2022
Brash, bold, and hilariously funny, Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind. And that very same impulse may have cost her her career.
Family Matters
S2 Ep7
7.1
28th Nov 2023
Family Matters was one of the most wholesome sitcoms of the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast members who are still dealing with trauma and addiction.
Brett Butler
S1 Ep8
7.1
5th Oct 2022
How Brett Butler gained everything, only to lose it all.
Andrew Dice Clay
S1 Ep2
7.1
23rd Aug 2022
In the late 80s Andrew Dice Clay was one of the biggest comedians on the planet. His controversial brand of comedy found a huge base with white men in America... but at what cost?
Dark Side of Comedy Episode Guide
Chris Farley
S1 Ep1
7.5
16th Aug 2022
Struggling with addiction and a dangerously low self-image, Chris Farley’s old friends at Saturday Night Live conspired to help save the falling star.
Andrew Dice Clay
S1 Ep2
7.1
23rd Aug 2022
In the late 80s Andrew Dice Clay was one of the biggest comedians on the planet. His controversial brand of comedy found a huge base with white men in America... but at what cost?
Roseanne Barr
S1 Ep3
7.0
30th Aug 2022
Brash, bold, and hilariously funny, Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind. And that very same impulse may have cost her her career.
Artie Lange
S1 Ep4
7.4
6th Sep 2022
Artie Lange enjoyed mainstream success as a comedian on TV and radio, but his addiction to heroin, coupled with childhood traumas, threatened to thwart his ambition... and his life.
Richard Pryor
S1 Ep5
7.5
13th Sep 2022
Richard Pryor confronted America with brutal honesty like no other comic. But while he fought for a voice on stage, he was losing his own battle to drugs and family trauma.
Dustin Diamond
S1 Ep6
7.3
20th Sep 2022
Dustin Diamond found fame as a lovable geek on Saved By The Bell. But when it ended, Dustin was lost, descending into one tragic chapter after another.
Greg Giraldo
S1 Ep7
7.5
27th Sep 2022
How comedian Greg Giraldo's career, and life, is sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.
Brett Butler
S1 Ep8
7.1
5th Oct 2022
How Brett Butler gained everything, only to lose it all.
Freddie Prinze
S1 Ep9
7.2
11th Oct 2022
A working class Peurto Rican kid, Freddie Prinze exploded onto the comedy scene but his overnight fame came to an abrupt end.
Maria Bamford
S1 Ep10
7.2
18th Oct 2022
How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.
Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.
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The best rated episodes of Dark Side of Comedy are:
Robin Williams S2E1 rated 7.8
Chris Farley S1E1 rated 7.5
Greg Giraldo S1E7 rated 7.5
Richard Pryor S1E5 rated 7.5
Phil Hartman S2E5 rated 7.4
Artie Lange S1E4 rated 7.4
The lowest rated episodes of Dark Side of Comedy are:
Ellen DeGeneres S2E8 rated 6.7
Carlos Mencia S2E4 rated 6.9
Roseanne Barr S1E3 rated 7.0
Family Matters S2E7 rated 7.1
Brett Butler S1E8 rated 7.1
Andrew Dice Clay S1E2 rated 7.1
The first episode of Dark Side of Comedy aired on August 16, 2022.
The last episode of Dark Side of Comedy aired on December 19, 2023.
There are 20 episodes of Dark Side of Comedy.
There are 2 seasons of Dark Side of Comedy.
Yes.
Dark Side of Comedy is set to return for future episodes.
