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Best Episodes of The History of Comedy
One Nation, Under Comedy
S1 Ep4
8.4
16th Jul 2017
The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
The Spark of Madness
S1 Ep6
8.2
30th Jul 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.
F***ing Funny
S1 Ep1
8.1
9th Feb 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.
The Comedy of Real Life
S1 Ep3
8.0
23rd Feb 2017
A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
Worst Episodes of The History of Comedy
Politics Aside
S1 Ep8
6.8
13th Aug 2017
A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
In It Together
S2 Ep5
7.3
12th Aug 2018
The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
Carnal Knowledge
S2 Ep1
7.3
15th Jul 2018
How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
Drawn To Be Funny
S2 Ep3
7.3
29th Jul 2018
The history between animation and comedy.
The History of Comedy Episode Guide
F***ing Funny
S1 Ep1
8.1
9th Feb 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.
The Funnier Sex
S1 Ep2
7.8
16th Feb 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.
The Comedy of Real Life
S1 Ep3
8.0
23rd Feb 2017
A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
One Nation, Under Comedy
S1 Ep4
8.4
16th Jul 2017
The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
Ripped from the Headlines
S1 Ep5
7.5
23rd Jul 2017
The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
The Spark of Madness
S1 Ep6
8.2
30th Jul 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.
On Parody and Satire
S1 Ep7
7.4
6th Aug 2017
Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.
Politics Aside
S1 Ep8
6.8
13th Aug 2017
A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
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The best rated episodes of The History of Comedy are:
One Nation, Under Comedy S1E4 rated 8.4
The Spark of Madness S1E6 rated 8.2
F***ing Funny S1E1 rated 8.1
The Comedy of Real Life S1E3 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of The History of Comedy are:
Politics Aside S1E8 rated 6.8
In It Together S2E5 rated 7.3
Carnal Knowledge S2E1 rated 7.3
Drawn To Be Funny S2E3 rated 7.3
The first episode of The History of Comedy aired on February 09, 2017.
The last episode of The History of Comedy aired on August 19, 2018.
There are 14 episodes of The History of Comedy.
There are 2 seasons of The History of Comedy.
Yes.
The History of Comedy is set to return for future episodes.
