Is The History of Comedy coming back?
The History of Comedy (2017–2018) — comedy · history on CNN
The answer: Concluded August 19, 2018.
2seasons
14episodes
7.9/ 10
About The History of Comedy
The History of Comedy ended on August 19, 2018, on CNN.
It was a documentary series that explored the evolution of humor from ancient Greece to modern-day comedy, including stand-up, film, and television. Premiering in 2017, the show examined how comedy has influenced social and political landscapes through archival footage, interviews, and original material, providing insights into what makes people laugh across different eras.
Each episode had a runtime of 60 minutes, and the show consisted of two seasons with a total of 14 episodes. The second season aired from July 15 to August 19, 2018, and was executive produced by Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner, among others.
The History of Comedy episode schedule
14 aired
Aired · 14
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2018 | S2·E6 | No Offense (Going Clean/Flipping Funny) |
| August 12, 2018 | S2·E5 | In It Together |
| August 5, 2018 | S2·E4 | Gone Too Soon |
| July 29, 2018 | S2·E3 | Drawn to Be Funny |
| July 22, 2018 | S2·E2 | Sketch and Improv |
| July 15, 2018 | S2·E1 | Carnal Knowledge |
| August 13, 2017 | S1·E8 | Politics Aside |
| August 6, 2017 | S1·E7 | Making Fun |
| July 30, 2017 | S1·E6 | The Spark of Madness |
| July 23, 2017 | S1·E5 | Ripped from the Headlines |
| July 16, 2017 | S1·E4 | One Nation, Under Comedy |
| February 23, 2017 | S1·E3 | Comedy in Real Life |
| February 16, 2017 | S1·E2 | The Funnier Sex |
| February 9, 2017 | S1·E1 | F***ing Funny |
