Episode 1
Dat Phan
Last Comic Standing champ Dat Phan relives strange memories of growing up Vietnamese in this all-new stand-up special.
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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
John Heffron (1)
Entrepreneur John Heffron shares his latest product ideas designed for the single guy in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 3
D.C. Benny
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up comedy from D.C. Benny.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 4
Frank Caliendo
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Frank Caliendo.
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Guest stars Frank Caliendo
Episode 5
Retta
Comedy Central Presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Retta.
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Guest stars Retta
Episode 6
Kevin Hart
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Kevin Hart.
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Guest stars Kevin Hart
Episode 7
Eddie Gossling
Eddie Gossling tells wild tales of living the suburban thug life and getting out of street fights in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 8
Jimmy Shubert
Comedy Central presents a half-hour of stand-up from Jimmy Shubert.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 9
Carlos Alazraqui
Impersonator Carlos Alazraqui exposes his secret life as a talking Chihuahua in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Guest stars Carlos Alazraqui
Episode 10
Vanessa Hollingshead
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Vanessa Hollingshead.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 11
Mike Birbiglia (1)
Mike Birbiglia shares his childhood art and his struggles with drinking in the Laundromat in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mike Birbiglia
Episode 12
Doug Benson (1)
Doug Benson shares his experiences with touring, TiVo, and teasing guards at Buckingham Palace in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Guest stars Doug Benson
Episode 13
Tom Cotter
Bad Catholic Tom Cotter confesses his most embarassing childhood memories in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 14
Demetri Martin
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Demetri Martin.
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Guest stars Demetri Martin
Episode 15
Bob Oschack
Son-of-the-South Bob Oschack defends the institution of marriage and the right to rent porn in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 16
Gene Pompa
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Gene Pompa.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 17
Vince Morris
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.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 18
Greg Giraldo (2)
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Greg Giraldo.
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Guest stars Greg Giraldo
Episode 19
Dwayne Perkins
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Dwayne Perkins.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 20
Jimmy Dore
Jimmy Dore ponders poverty, criminal justice and his sexuality in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 21
Clinton Jackson
Clinton Jackson admits to his addiction to kids' play and to having phone conversations with his cat in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 22
Paul Mercurio
Paul Mercurio explains his wild career transition from wealthy legal eagle to impoverished comic in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 23
Rudy Rush
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Rudy Rush.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 24
Paul Gilmartin
Nothing is sacred as Paul Gilmartin takes on everything from foreign policy to pie-eating contests in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 25
Tig
Tig introduces her new line of politically correct Barbie Dolls and other handy new inventions in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 26
Stella
Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain join forces to become Stella in this half-hour stand-up special.
Episode credits
Written by Michael ShowalterGuest stars David Wain, Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black
Episode 27
Cory Kahaney
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Corey Kahaney.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode 28
Scott Kennedy
finale
Scott Kennedy shares some straight talk about growing up gay in Texas in this half-hour stand-up special.
Where to watch Comedy Central PresentsEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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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