Episode 1
The Amazing Johnathan
The Amazing Johnathan shows off his ""magic.""
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Guest stars The Amazing Johnathan
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Comedy Central Presents
1998TV-1415 seasons7.0 / 10
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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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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Episode 2
Maria Bamford (1)
Maria Bamford is a small town girl who hits the big time in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Guest stars Maria Bamford
Episode 3
The Sklar Brothers (1)
Jason and Randy Sklar relive their teenage years in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Guest stars Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar
Episode 4
Slovin & Allen
Slovin & Allen put a new spin on old time comedy duos in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Louis Ramey
Louis Ramey hits on race, politics, parties and women in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Tom Rhodes (1)
Tom Rhodes explores the funny side of cultural differences in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 7
Ted Alexandro (1)
Ted Alexandro expresses frustration with his friends, job and love life in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Tony Woods
Tony Woods adds a humorous twist to classic fairy tales in this Comedy Central stand-up special.
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Tom Papa (1)
Tom Papa brings everyone's dirty little secrets to light in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Louis C.K.
Louis C.K. talks about life in New York City in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Guest stars Louis C.K.
Episode 11
Bil Dwyer
Bil Dwyer vents his frustration with married life and fatherhood in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Guest stars Bil Dwyer
Episode 12
Zach Galifianakis
Zach Galifianakis dances and sings his way through this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Guest stars Zach Galifianakis
Episode 13
Doug Stanhope
Doug Stanhope goes into great detail about his late-night escapades in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Guest stars Doug Stanhope
Episode 14
Gary Valentine
Gary Valentine talks about the hardships of being single in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Ardal O'Hanlon
Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon jokes about his native country in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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Todd Glass
finale
Todd Glass takes a harsh look at some classic stand-up routines in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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More about Comedy Central Presents
Cast
Greg FitzsimmonsSelf
Marc MaronSelf
Stephen LynchSelf
Rich VosSelf
Nick ThuneSelf
Wanda SykesSelf
Nick Di PaoloSelfReggie McFaddenSelf
Credits
- Written by
- Michael Showalter, Nick Swardson, Bo Burnham, Tom Segura, Chelsea Peretti
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 286
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Comedy CentralUnited States
Themes
stand-up comedy
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