
Comedy Central Presents
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
Seasons
E1Wanda Sykes-Hall
Dec 1, 1998
Wanda Sykes-Hall confronts the realities of marriage, children and celebrity sex scandals in this half-hour stand-up special.
E2Marc Maron
Dec 8, 1998
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Marc Maron.
E3Reggie McFadden
Dec 15, 1998
Reggie McFadden explores the perils of dating big women and smoking crack at the club in this half-hour special.
E4Lewis Black
Dec 22, 1998
Lewis Black questions the effectiveness of flu shots and the US Congress in this half-hour stand-up special.
E5Greg Fitzsimmons
Dec 29, 1998
Greg Fitzsimmons ponders the problems with human cloning and envisioning your grandpa naked in this half-hour stand-up special.
E6Mitch Hedberg
Jan 5, 1999
Mitch Hedberg shares his unorthodox solutions to life's little problems in this mind-altering half-hour stand-up special.
E7Sue Murphy
Jan 12, 1999
Sue Murphy warns against home tanning and exercising at the gym in this half-hour stand-up special.
E8Kevin Brennan
Jan 19, 1999
Kevin Brennan states the facts behind Biblical stories and explains the miracle of human reproduction in this half-hour special.
E1Kevin Nealon
May 29, 1999
Kevin Nealon considers cooking with wine and cross-country skiing across small countries in this half-hour comedy special.
E2Margaret Smith
Jun 5, 1999
Margaret Smith shares her tactics for buying underwear and dealing with creditors in this half-hour stand-up special.
E3Mark Curry
Jun 12, 1999
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Mark Curry.
E4Greg Proops
Jun 19, 1999
Greg Proops contemplates the real reason the pilgrims left England in this half-hour stand-up special.
E5Hugh Fink
Jun 26, 1999
Hugh Fink defends the great American traditions of useless first-base coaches and corrupt boxing in this stand-up special.
E6Kevin Meaney
Jul 3, 1999
Comedy Central presents a half hour of stand-up from Kevin Meaney.
E7Dave Attell
Jul 10, 1999
Dave Attell enlightens viewers on the finer aspects of drinking, brawling and blacking-out in this half-hour stand-up special.
E8Mario Cantone
Jul 17, 1999
Mario Cantone obsesses over sensational trials and obnoxious figure skaters in this half-hour stand-up special.
E9Todd Barry (1)
Jul 24, 1999
Todd Barry tests his theory that he's sexier than today's hot Hollywood hunks in this half-hour stand-up special.
E10Patton Oswalt
May 10, 1999
Patton Oswalt explores the depravity of reality television in this half-hour standup special.
E11Elvira Kurt
May 29, 1999
Elvira Kurt remembers a time when jungle-gyms were dangerous and tampons didn't have websites in this half-hour special.
E12Jack Coen
Sep 4, 1999
Jack Coen considers the pros and cons of aging, fatherhood and vasectomies in this half-hour stand-up special.
E1Lewis Black (2)
Jun 7, 2000
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Lewis Black.
E2Steve Marmel
Jun 14, 2000
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Steve Marmel.
E3Jeremy Hotz
Jun 21, 2000
Jeremy Hotz can always find the worst in any situation, see him wallow in life's comical miseries in this half-hour special.
E4Dane Cook
Jun 28, 2000
Rock n' roll junkie Dane Cook confesses his twisted desires and lets it all hang out in this no-holds barred half-hour special.
E5Kathleen Madigan
Jul 5, 2000
Kathleen Madigan pokes holes in the theory of evolution and airline safety procedures in this half-hour stand-up special.
E6Jim Gaffigan
Jul 12, 2000
Small-town boy Jim Gaffigan expresses his love for big city life and nature documentaries in this half-hour stand-up special.
E7Dom Irrera
Jul 19, 2000
Tough guy Dom Irrera explores his Italian heritage of good food, drink and overbearing mothers in this half-hour special.
E8Ralph Harris
Jul 26, 2000
Ralph Harris reveals just how dirty women really are and his secret desire to be handcuffed in this half-hour stand-up special.
E9Stephen Lynch (1)
Aug 2, 2000
Stephen Lynch gets in touch with his inner child as he sings songs of friendship and prostitution in this half-hour special.
E10Greg Giraldo (1)
Aug 9, 2000
Greg Giraldo takes on America's problems with obesity, prejudice and ratty strip clubs in this half-hour stand-up special.
E11Victoria Jackson
Aug 16, 2000
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Victoria Jackson.
E12Don D.C. Curry
Aug 23, 2000
Don ""DC"" Curry offers some sage advice on raising kids and dealing with dysfunctional family members in this stand-up special.
E13Johnny Sanchez
Aug 30, 2000
Johnny Sanchez tackles the problems of racial discrimation and the challenges being short in this half-hour stand-up special.
E14Brian Regan
Sep 6, 2000
Brian Regan explains why real men don't work out or diet in this half-hour stand up special.
E15Judy Gold
Sep 13, 2000
Judy Gold explains the pros and cons of being Jewish; alot of holidays and cranky mothers, in this half-hour stand-up special.
E16Arj Barker (1)
Sep 20, 2000
Arj Barker discusses living in Australia along the dos and don'ts of relationships in this half-hour stand-up special.
E1Darrell Hammond
Dec 4, 2000
Impressionist Darrell Hammond salutes the suave ways of Bill Clinton and Sean Connery in this half-hour stand-up special.
E2Jim David
Dec 11, 2000
Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Jim David.
E3Rene Hicks
Dec 18, 2000
Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Rene Hicks.
E4Pablo Francisco
Dec 25, 2000
Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Pablo Francisco.
E5Adam Ferrara
Jan 1, 2001
Adam Ferrara explains everything that your parents never told you about women and relationships in this half-hour stand-up special.
E6Nick Swardson (1)
Jan 8, 2001
Big kid Nick Swardson aims to impress his grandma, and get a job less challenging than Vanna White's in this half-hour stand-up special.
E7Greg Behrendt
Jan 15, 2001
Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Greg Behrendt.
E8Sabrina Matthews
Jan 22, 2001
Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Sabrina Matthews.
E1The Amazing Johnathan
Jun 25, 2001
The Amazing Johnathan shows off his ""magic.""
E2Maria Bamford (1)
Jul 2, 2001
Maria Bamford is a small town girl who hits the big time in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E3The Sklar Brothers (1)
Jul 9, 2001
Jason and Randy Sklar relive their teenage years in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E4Slovin & Allen
Jul 16, 2001
Slovin & Allen put a new spin on old time comedy duos in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E5Louis Ramey
Jul 30, 2001
Louis Ramey hits on race, politics, parties and women in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E6Tom Rhodes (1)
Aug 6, 2001
Tom Rhodes explores the funny side of cultural differences in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E7Ted Alexandro (1)
Aug 13, 2001
Ted Alexandro expresses frustration with his friends, job and love life in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E8Tony Woods
Aug 20, 2001
Tony Woods adds a humorous twist to classic fairy tales in this Comedy Central stand-up special.
E9Tom Papa (1)
Aug 27, 2001
Tom Papa brings everyone's dirty little secrets to light in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E10Louis C.K.
Sep 3, 2001
Louis C.K. talks about life in New York City in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E11Bil Dwyer
Sep 10, 2001
Bil Dwyer vents his frustration with married life and fatherhood in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E12Zach Galifianakis
Sep 17, 2001
Zach Galifianakis dances and sings his way through this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E13Doug Stanhope
Sep 24, 2001
Doug Stanhope goes into great detail about his late-night escapades in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E14Gary Valentine
Oct 1, 2001
Gary Valentine talks about the hardships of being single in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E15Ardal O'Hanlon
Oct 8, 2001
Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon jokes about his native country in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E16Todd Glass
Oct 15, 2001
Todd Glass takes a harsh look at some classic stand-up routines in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E1Lewis Black (3)
Apr 22, 2002
Lewis Black demystifies the universe and the origins of candy corn in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E2Sean Cullen
Apr 29, 2002
Sean Cullen puts a song in your heart with his comedic tunes in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E3Richard Jeni
May 6, 2002
Richard Jeni has recipes for the single guy in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E4Mike Britt
May 13, 2002
Mike Britt ponders the African Green Monkey myth and problems with today's news coverage in this all-new stand-up special.
E5Lenny Clarke
May 20, 2002
Lenny Clarke reveals his dieting tips and his soft-spot for teachers in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E6Adele Givens
May 27, 2002
Adele Givens pitches topics for TV talk shows in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E7Nick DiPaolo (1)
Jun 3, 2002
Nick DiPaolo takes on the aging process and the military in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E8Brian Posehn (1)
Jun 10, 2002
Brian Posehn confesses why he loves New York and heavy metal in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E9Gilbert Gottfried
Jun 17, 2002
Gilbert Gottfried remembers Dr. Kevorkian and The Land Of The 3 Name People in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E10Carlos Mencia
Jun 24, 2002
Carlos Mencia exercises his right to free speech in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E11Jimmy Pardo
Jul 1, 2002
Jimmy Pardo explains the dangers of cutting your own hair in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
E1Gabriel Iglesias
Feb 7, 2003
Gabriel Iglesias shows off his many voices and relives his cruelest practical joke in this stand-up special.
E2Bill Burr
Feb 14, 2003
Bill Burr confesses his issues with beautiful women at baseball games in this stand-up special.
E3Bruce Bruce
Feb 21, 2003
Bruce Bruce expresses his love for white people and glazed doughnuts in this stand-up special.
E4Jackie Kashian
Feb 28, 2003
Jackie Kashian explains her hatred for salespeople and her need for violent video games in this stand-up special.
E5Earthquake
Mar 7, 2003
Earthquake reveals his respect for pimps and the sacrament of marriage in this stand-up special.
E6Paul F. Tompkins (1)
Mar 14, 2003
Paul F. Tompkins explains why he knows more about jazz and balloon shopping than the rest of us in this stand-up special.
E7Carol Leifer
Mar 21, 2003
Carol Leifer unveils the secrets of making love to a woman and explains near-death experiences in this stand-up special.
E8Laura Kightlinger
Mar 28, 2003
Laura Kightlinger shares the keys to performing stand-up comedy and hanging up on your mother in this stand-up special.
E9Jake Johannsen
Apr 4, 2003
Jake Johannsen unveils his plans to combat homelessness and treat depression in this all-new stand-up special.
E10Patrice O'Neal
Apr 11, 2003
Patrice O'Neal explores crime, racism, terrorism and his love for furry animals in this half-hour stand-up special.
E11Otis Lee Crenshaw
Apr 18, 2003
Otis Lee Crenshaw and The Black Liars sing their songs of love and prison life in this half-hour stand-up special.
E12Freddy Soto
May 2, 2003
Freddy Soto tells tales of growing up Latino and shares the Mexican home remedy for athlete's foot in this half-hour stand-up special.
E13Ron White
May 9, 2003
Ron White drinks, smokes and pokes fun at vegetarians in this half-hour stand-up special.
E14Charlie Viracola
May 16, 2003
Charlie Viracola is fed up with Earth so he lays down the laws for his own Planet Charlie in this half-hour stand-up special.
E15Jeff Stilson
May 23, 2003
Jeff Stilson explains how to balance a wife, three kids and low self-esteem in this half-hour stand-up special.
E16Dwayne Kennedy
Jun 6, 2003
Dwayne Kennedy declares his convictions about spirituality, racial equality and pork and in this half-hour stand-up special.
E17Eddie Brill
Jun 13, 2003
Eddie Brill explains why learning English is so tricky and how not to pick a nickname in this stand-up special.
E18David Feldman
Jun 20, 2003
David Feldman shares his personal troubles with marriage, children and French people in this half-hour stand-up special.
E19Rich Vos (1)
Jun 23, 2003
Rich Vos takes on Canada, Catholics, marriage counselors and crack addicts in this half-hour stand-up special.
E20Robert Hawkins
Jul 4, 2003
Robert Hawkins tells his tales of Army life, world travel and bad haircuts in this half-hour stand-up special.
E21Joey Kola
Jul 11, 2003
Joey Kola proclaims his hatred of diets and his brother-in-law in this half-hour stand-up special.
E22Jeff Dunham
Jul 18, 2003
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham introduces you to his favorite dummies in this half-hour stand-up special.
E23Daniel Tosh
Jul 25, 2003
Daniel Tosh reveals his child-like dreams and twisted fascination with cannibalism in this half-hour stand-up special.
E24Sheryl Underwood
Jul 27, 2003
Sheryl Underwood explains the black point-of-view on politics, religion and exfoliating in this half-hour stand-up special.
E25Gregg Rogell
Aug 1, 2003
New Yorker Gregg Rogell shares his plans to combat terrorism and roaming cell phone charges in this half-hour stand-up special.
E26Wayne Federman
Aug 15, 2003
Sports fanatic Wayne Federman shows how to use baseball metaphors to describe date hook-ups in this half-hour stand-up special.
E27Tracy Smith
Aug 22, 2003
Tracy Smith offers some sage advice on hair removal, dieting and finding your soul-mate in this half-hour stand-up special.
E28Arnez J.
Aug 29, 2003
Arnez J. finds the true comedy in everything from race relations to the handicapped in this half-hour stand-up special.
E29Richard Pryor - I Ain't Dead Yet, #%$#@!!
Mar 11, 2003
Fragments of various shows of Richard Pryor are shown and famous comedians talk about how good he was.
E1Dat Phan
Jan 30, 2004
Last Comic Standing champ Dat Phan relives strange memories of growing up Vietnamese in this all-new stand-up special.
E2John Heffron (1)
Jan 30, 2004
Entrepreneur John Heffron shares his latest product ideas designed for the single guy in this half-hour stand-up special.
E3D.C. Benny
Feb 6, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up comedy from D.C. Benny.
E4Frank Caliendo
Feb 6, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Frank Caliendo.
E5Retta
Feb 13, 2004
Comedy Central Presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Retta.
E6Kevin Hart
Feb 13, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Kevin Hart.
E7Eddie Gossling
Feb 20, 2004
Eddie Gossling tells wild tales of living the suburban thug life and getting out of street fights in this half-hour stand-up special.
E8Jimmy Shubert
Feb 20, 2004
Comedy Central presents a half-hour of stand-up from Jimmy Shubert.
E9Carlos Alazraqui
Feb 27, 2004
Impersonator Carlos Alazraqui exposes his secret life as a talking Chihuahua in this half-hour stand-up special.
E10Vanessa Hollingshead
Feb 27, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Vanessa Hollingshead.
E11Mike Birbiglia (1)
Mar 5, 2004
Mike Birbiglia shares his childhood art and his struggles with drinking in the Laundromat in this half-hour stand-up special.
E12Doug Benson (1)
Mar 5, 2004
Doug Benson shares his experiences with touring, TiVo, and teasing guards at Buckingham Palace in this half-hour stand-up special.
E13Tom Cotter
Mar 12, 2004
Bad Catholic Tom Cotter confesses his most embarassing childhood memories in this half-hour stand-up special.
E14Demetri Martin
Mar 19, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Demetri Martin.
E15Bob Oschack
Mar 19, 2004
Son-of-the-South Bob Oschack defends the institution of marriage and the right to rent porn in this half-hour stand-up special.
E16Gene Pompa
Mar 26, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Gene Pompa.
E17Vince Morris
Mar 26, 2004
Raised in the projects and ready to tell it like it is, Vince Morris speaks the truth about modern living in this half-hour stand-up special.
E18Greg Giraldo (2)
Apr 2, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Greg Giraldo.
E19Dwayne Perkins
Apr 9, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Dwayne Perkins.
E20Jimmy Dore
Apr 9, 2004
Jimmy Dore ponders poverty, criminal justice and his sexuality in this half-hour stand-up special.
E21Clinton Jackson
Apr 30, 2004
Clinton Jackson admits to his addiction to kids' play and to having phone conversations with his cat in this half-hour stand-up special.
E22Paul Mercurio
Apr 30, 2004
Paul Mercurio explains his wild career transition from wealthy legal eagle to impoverished comic in this half-hour stand-up special.
E23Rudy Rush
May 7, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Rudy Rush.
E24Paul Gilmartin
May 7, 2004
Nothing is sacred as Paul Gilmartin takes on everything from foreign policy to pie-eating contests in this half-hour stand-up special.
E25Tig
May 14, 2004
Tig introduces her new line of politically correct Barbie Dolls and other handy new inventions in this half-hour stand-up special.
E26Stella
May 14, 2004
Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain join forces to become Stella in this half-hour stand-up special.
E27Cory Kahaney
May 28, 2004
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Corey Kahaney.
E28Scott Kennedy
May 28, 2004
Scott Kennedy shares some straight talk about growing up gay in Texas in this half-hour stand-up special.
E1Steve McGrew
Sep 25, 2004
Good ol' boy Steve McGrew explains why God hates mobile homes and how wives should wear lingerie in this half-hour stand-up special.
E2Lizz Winstead
Oct 8, 2004
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Lizz Winstead.
E3Jimmy Carr (1)
Jan 14, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Jimmy Carr.
E4Godfrey
Feb 18, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Godfrey.
E5Tess
Feb 25, 2005
Self-proclaimed ""Juicy Girl"" Tess explains why she should run for office but would never file for sexual harassment in this half-hour stand-up special.
E6Reno Collier
Mar 4, 2005
West Virginia native Reno Collier breaks down the does and dont's of dating cousins and how not to have a baby in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.
E7Christian Finnegan
Mar 11, 2005
Christian Finnegan gets philosophical about Monopoly and gives us his rendition of the "birds and the bees" talk in this half-hour stand-up special.
E8Jeff Cesario
Mar 25, 2005
Jeff Cesario discusses his sperm, then makes the grossest big booty analogy you've ever heard in this half-hour of stand-up special
E9Drew Fraser
Apr 1, 2005
Drew Fraser reveals how not to break-up with a girl and why you shouldn't wear work accessories in bed in this all-new half-hour stand-up special. From skates to kidnapping, Drew Fraser reveals the dangerous truth about being a kid in the suburbs.
E10Russ Meneve
Apr 8, 2005
Russ Meneve explains why it's hard to be a kid today and the many things to fear in life in this all-new half-hour stand-up special. Russ Meneve talks dirty to food and worries about the pizza getting cold in porn movies.
E11Dan Naturman
Apr 15, 2005
New York guy Dan Naturman discusses the finer points of flying, dating, and what to do when you hate your job in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.
E12Lynne Koplitz
Apr 29, 2005
Southern Belle Lynne Koplitz reveals why you should date younger men and how not to diet in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.
E13Tom Shillue
May 6, 2005
History junkie Tom Shillue uncovers the hidden sexuality in our nation's Constitution in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.
E14Todd Lynn
May 13, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Todd Lynn.
E15Aries Spears
May 20, 2005
Impressionist Aries Spears imagines a world where Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy must resort to cannibalism in this all-new stand-up special.
E16Vic Henley
May 27, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Vic Henley. Vic Henley has the ultimate proof that Elvis is dead.
E17Keith Robinson
Jun 3, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Keith Robinson.
E18Rocky LaPorte
Jun 10, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Rocky LaPorte. Rocky LaPorte knows what it means when a guy says he'll put his foot in your ass.
E19Craig Shoemaker
Jun 17, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Craig Shoemaker. Craig Shoemaker says you haven't lived till you've seen granny hoeing weed in the backyard.
E20Harland Williams
Jun 24, 2005
Harland Williams reveals all of his off-the-wall thoughts and experiences in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.
E21Al Madrigal
Jul 1, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Al Madrigal.
E22Alonzo Bodden
Jul 8, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Alonzo Bodden.
E23Henry Phillips
Jul 15, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Henry Phillips.
E24Corey Holcomb
Jul 22, 2005
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Corey Holcomb.
E1Rickey Smiley
Feb 17, 2006
Rickey Smiley recounts his experience with an elderly stripper, impersonates a little old lady reading church announcements and explains black funerals.
E2Ty Barnett
Feb 17, 2006
Ty Barnett imagines a heaven that doesn't allow nerds, explains why he wasn't cut out for street gangs and suggest that FEMA members should watch more action films.
E3DeRay
Feb 24, 2006
DeRay Davis talks about his grim childhood, debates going Dutch on dates and reveals his favorite type of woman.
E4Rod Man
Feb 24, 2006
Rod Man talks about getting short-changed at church, admits that the heat would keep him from participating in a Civil Rights march and describes his stint at Cracker Barrel.
E5Steve Byrne
Mar 3, 2006
Steve Byrne offers a trick for avoiding political discussions, describes the worst thing that can happen in a car and explains why he hates renting movies.
E6Mike Birbiglia (2)
Mar 3, 2006
Mike Birbiglia laments his dreams of being a rapper and vents about his annoyance over "Olive Garden Italian."
E7Ted Alexandro (2)
Mar 10, 2006
Ted Alexandro recalls his time as a music teacher in New York City public schools, examines modern hip hop and explains why President George W. Bush embarrasses him.
E8Greg Fitzsimmons (2)
Mar 17, 2006
Greg Fitzsimmons describes how his chidren inspire him, explains why parents have morning sex and weighs in on life in Los Angeles.
E9Megan Mooney
Mar 17, 2006
Megan Mooney talks about wrecking stuff with her nephews, dealing with questions about when she'll have kids of her own and the fan base of "The Price Is Right."
E10Tammy Pescatelli
Mar 24, 2006
Tammy Pescatelli recalls performing at a Playboy benefit, explains the dangers of breast implants and weighs in on modern fashion trends.
E11Jon Reep
Mar 24, 2006
Jon Reep shares his love of beer, demonstrates his childhood dance moves and impersonates an NFL referree.
E12Todd Barry (2)
Mar 31, 2006
Todd Barry returns from a camp in Tahiti to share his story of a botched date with Julia Roberts and describes his great new apartment.
E13Arj Barker (2)
Mar 31, 2006
Arj Barker expresses his disgust with Halloween's urban legend laziness, Citibank's terrible spelling and Google's haughty search suggestions.
E14Nick Swardson (2)
Apr 7, 2006
Nick Swardson debuts a sexy new fragrance for men, explains his picky dating habits and wonders why people need reminders to not bring bombs on planes.
E15John Caparulo
Apr 7, 2006
John Caparulo describes the downside of travel, recalls weird neighborhood yard sales and discusses living with exotic pets.
E16Andy Kindler
Apr 14, 2006
Andy Kindler recalls his experience with marijuana in Amsterdam, examines the downside to the civil rights movement and describes his aversion to astrology.
E17Pat Dixon
Apr 14, 2006
Pat Dixon talks about his experiences with drugs, explains why "fiance" is a more appealing term than "spouse" and justifies his preference for mid-level hotels.
E18Brian Kiley
Apr 21, 2006
Brian Kiley recalls his wife’s unusual pregnancy cravings, his uncle’s unfortunate hunting accident and planning his marriage proposal.
E19Ben Bailey
Apr 21, 2006
Ben Bailey explains why married life is incompatible with strip clubs, marvels at the stench of New York City and describes his misadventures on the subway.
E20Peter Berman
Apr 28, 2006
Peter Berman explains why Las Vegas is simultaneously the best and the worst, why he always roots for the umpire, and why he stayed in a bad relationship for way too long.
E21Becky Pedigo
Apr 28, 2006
Becky Pedigo shares stories about bombing in country western bars, cutting her own hair and her mother's racist safety advice.
E22Bill Santiago
May 5, 2006
Bill Santiago explains why Spanglish is the perfect American language, recalls being a "Founding Papi" in a school play and waxes nostalgic for White Castle sliders.
E23Jeff Garcia
May 5, 2006
Jeff Garcia explains how bad credit can have its advantages, lists which airlines terrorists shouldn't mess with and discusses his grandparents' contentious marriage.
E24Kyle Cease
May 12, 2006
Kyle Cease thinks adults deserve recess more than kids, that real life should have cheat codes and that SunnyD is just the best worst beverage option.
E1Marc Maron (2)
Jan 12, 2007
A New Episode of Comedy Central Presents.
E2John Heffron (2)
Jan 12, 2007
A New Episode of Comedy Central Presents.
E3Andrew Kennedy
Jan 19, 2007
An all new episode with Andrew Kennedy.
E4Nick DiPaolo (2)
Jan 19, 2007
An all new episode with Nick DiPaolo.
E5Dov Davidoff
Jan 26, 2007
All new stand up special from Dov Davidoff.
E6Kyle Grooms
Jan 26, 2007
All new Stand-up special from Kyle Grooms.
E7Bob Marley
Feb 2, 2007
Comedian Bob Marley stars in his first Comedy Central special.
E8Lisa Landry
Feb 2, 2007
Southern comedian Lisa Landry talks about her boyfriend and life in a small town in this all new stand up special.
E9Tom Papa (2)
Feb 16, 2007
Tom Papa returns for his second Comedy Central Presents special.
E10Maria Bamford (2)
Feb 16, 2007
Maria Bamford returns for her second Comedy Central Presents special.
E11Finesse Mitchell
Feb 23, 2007
Finesse Mitchell's all new stand-up special.
E12Loni Love
Feb 23, 2007
Loni Love's all new stand-up special.
E13Chelsea Handler
Mar 9, 2007
Chelsea Handler's all new stand-up special.
E14Deon Cole
Mar 9, 2007
Deon Cole's all new stand-up special.
E15Paul F. Tompkins (2)
Mar 16, 2007
Paul F. Tompkins returns for his second Comedy Central Presents.
E16Kyle Dunnigan
Mar 16, 2007
Kyle Dunnigan stars in an all new Comedy Central Presents.
E17Ian Bagg
Mar 30, 2007
All new stand up special from Ian Bagg.
E18Josh Sneed
Mar 30, 2007
All new stand up special from Josh Sneed.
E19Mitch Fatel
Apr 6, 2007
All new stand up special from Mitch Fatel.
E20Howard Kremer
Apr 6, 2007
E1Stephen Lynch (2)
Jan 11, 2008
Everyone's favorite comedian musician is back with new songs and favorites from his latest album, "The Craig Machine."
E2Dan Cummins
Jan 11, 2008
Dan Cummins explains how he plays tricks on blind friends, how he relaxes in the bathrooms at Starbucks, and his plan to decrease the homeless population in America and increase the surge in Iraq in this half-hour stand up special.
E3Jo Koy
Jan 18, 2008
Jo Koy talks about life growing up with a Filipino mother, how everyone in LA is an actress even the actors, and speculates how long it took God to create the male and female sex organs in this half-hour stand up special.
E4Sebastian Maniscalco
Jan 18, 2008
Tune in for a half hour of standup from Sebastian Maniscalco.
E5Hard 'N Phirm
Jan 25, 2008
Hard 'N Phirm use their musical abilities to muse about women in the work place, savage garden, and things they can do that aren't illegal in this half-hour stand up special.
E6Leo Allen
Jan 25, 2008
Tune in for a half hour of standup from Leo Allen.
E7Eugene Mirman
Feb 1, 2008
Tune in for a half hour of standup from Eugene Mirman.
E8Jordan Rubin
Feb 1, 2008
Tune in for a half hour of standup from Jordan Rubin.
E9My First Time
Feb 8, 2008
Tune in as some of your favorite comedians tell the story of their first time on stage.
E10Nick Thune
Feb 8, 2008
Guitarist Nick Thune strums along to songs about the awkwardness of running into the homeless at a Coinstar machine, how to kill two birds with one stone, and his ode to Craigslist miss connections in this half-hour stand up special.
E11Bonnie McFarlane
Feb 15, 2008
Tune in for a half hour of stand-up from Bonnie McFarlane.
E12Rich Vos (2)
Feb 15, 2008
Tune in for another half-hour of stand-up from Rich Vos.
E13Lavell Crawford
Feb 22, 2008
Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up from the runner-up of NBC's "Last Comic Standing".
E14Joe Matarese
Feb 29, 2008
Tune in for a half hour of stand-up from Joe Matarese.
E15Big Jay Oakerson
Feb 29, 2008
Tune in for a half hour of stand-up from Big Jay Oakerson.
E16Juston McKinnney
Mar 14, 2008
Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Juston McKinney.
E17Nick Griffin
Mar 14, 2008
Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Nick Griffin.
E18Chad Daniels
Mar 21, 2008
Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Chad Daniels.
E19Kirk Fox
Mar 21, 2008
Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with pro tennis player-turned comedian Kirk Fox, as he explains the unexpected difficulties of playing against Anna Kournikova.
E20Dan Mintz
Mar 28, 2008
Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Dan Mintz.
E21Brian Posehn (2)
Mar 28, 2008
Tune in for another half-hour of stand-up with one half of the gay couple from The Sarah Silverman Program.
E22Robert Kelly
Apr 4, 2008
Hear why Robert Kelly thinks that wearing only socks - and nothing else - to bed is a real turn-on. Later, he explains why he punches butter when he's angry and reveals how he gauges his own weight gain in this half-hour stand-up special.
E23Billy Gardell
Apr 4, 2008
E24Shaun Majumder
Apr 11, 2008
E1Kurt Metzger
Jan 9, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Kurt Metzger.
E2Doug Benson (2)
Jan 9, 2009
Enjoy another half-hour of stand-up with Doug Benson.
E3Anthony Jeselnik
Jan 16, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Anthony Jeselnik.
E4Brian Scolaro
Jan 16, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Brian Scolaro.
E5Jasper Redd
Jan 23, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Jasper Redd.
E6Rob Stapleton
Jan 23, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Rob Stapleton.
E7Tommy Johnagin
Jan 30, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Tommy Johnagin
E8Jamie Lissow
Jan 30, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Jamie Lissow.
E9Dan Levy
Feb 6, 2009
Dan Levy discusses Connecticut, Amsterdam, and meeting Mrs. Fields's daughter in this stand-up special.
E10Joe DeRosa
Feb 6, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Joe DeRosa.
E11Pete Lee
Feb 13, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Pete Lee
E12Rebecca Corry
Feb 13, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Rebecca Corry.
E13Greer Barnes
Feb 20, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Greer Barnes.
E14Red Grant
Feb 20, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Red Grant.
E15Eddie Ifft
Feb 27, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Eddie Ifft
E16Chris Porter
Feb 27, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Chris Porter
E17Jimmy Carr (2)
Mar 6, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Jimmy Carr
E18Erin Foley
Mar 6, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Erin Foley
E19Greg Warren
Mar 13, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Greg Warren
E20Tom Rhodes (2)
Mar 13, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Tom Rhodes
E21Josh Blue
Mar 27, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Josh Blue
E22Bo Burnham
Mar 27, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Bo Burnham
E23John Mulaney
Apr 3, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with John Mulany
E24Kristen Schaal
Apr 3, 2009
Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Kristen Schaal
E1Tony Rock
Feb 19, 2010
E2Doug Williams
Feb 19, 2010
E3Owen Benjamin
Feb 26, 2010
E4Pete Holmes
Feb 26, 2010
E5Rob Riggle
Mar 5, 2010
E6Jon Lajoie
Mar 5, 2010
E7Julian McCullough
Mar 12, 2010
E8Shane Mauss
Mar 12, 2010
E9Donald Glover
Mar 19, 2010
E10Jon Dore
Mar 19, 2010
E11Rachel Feinstein
Mar 26, 2010
E12The Sklar Brothers (2)
Mar 26, 2010
E13Rory Albanese
Apr 2, 2010
E14Amy Schumer
Apr 2, 2010
E15Matt Braunger
Apr 9, 2010
E16Mo Mandel
Apr 9, 2010
E17Bret Ernst
Apr 16, 2010
E18Iliza Shlesinger
Apr 16, 2010
E19Eliot Chang
Apr 23, 2010
E20Mike DeStefano
Apr 23, 2010
E21Ryan Stout
Apr 30, 2010
E22Myq Kaplan
Apr 30, 2010
E23Andy Kindler (2)
May 7, 2010
E24Jeff Dye
May 7, 2010
E1Tom Segura
Jan 21, 2011
E2Michael Kosta
Jan 21, 2011
E3Chelsea Peretti
Jan 28, 2011
E4Sheng Wang
Jan 28, 2011
E5Chris D'Elia
Feb 4, 2011
E6Nate Bargatze
Feb 4, 2011
E7Hari Kondabolu
Feb 11, 2011
E8Jack Whitehall
Feb 11, 2011
E9Al Jackson
Feb 18, 2011
E10Kyle Kinane
Feb 25, 2011
E11Matt Fulchiron
Feb 25, 2011
E12Mike Vecchione
Mar 4, 2011
E13Jessi Klein
Mar 4, 2011
E14Louis Katz
Mar 11, 2011
E15Jay Larson
Mar 11, 2011
E16Natasha Leggero
Mar 25, 2011
E17Episode 17
E18Episode 18
Storyline
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
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