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.

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1. Wanda Sykes-Hall

Air Date: 1998-12-01

Wanda Sykes-Hall confronts the realities of marriage, children and celebrity sex scandals in this half-hour stand-up special.

2. Marc Maron

Air Date: 1998-12-08

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Marc Maron.

3. Reggie McFadden

Air Date: 1998-12-15

Reggie McFadden explores the perils of dating big women and smoking crack at the club in this half-hour special.

4. Lewis Black

Air Date: 1998-12-22

Lewis Black questions the effectiveness of flu shots and the US Congress in this half-hour stand-up special.

5. Greg Fitzsimmons

Air Date: 1998-12-29

Greg Fitzsimmons ponders the problems with human cloning and envisioning your grandpa naked in this half-hour stand-up special.

6. Mitch Hedberg

Air Date: 1999-01-05

Mitch Hedberg shares his unorthodox solutions to life's little problems in this mind-altering half-hour stand-up special.

7. Sue Murphy

Air Date: 1999-01-12

Sue Murphy warns against home tanning and exercising at the gym in this half-hour stand-up special.

8. Kevin Brennan

Air Date: 1999-01-19

Kevin Brennan states the facts behind Biblical stories and explains the miracle of human reproduction in this half-hour special.

1. Kevin Nealon

Air Date: 1999-05-29

Kevin Nealon considers cooking with wine and cross-country skiing across small countries in this half-hour comedy special.

2. Margaret Smith

Air Date: 1999-06-05

Margaret Smith shares her tactics for buying underwear and dealing with creditors in this half-hour stand-up special.

3. Mark Curry

Air Date: 1999-06-12

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Mark Curry.

4. Greg Proops

Air Date: 1999-06-19

Greg Proops contemplates the real reason the pilgrims left England in this half-hour stand-up special.

5. Hugh Fink

Air Date: 1999-06-26

Hugh Fink defends the great American traditions of useless first-base coaches and corrupt boxing in this stand-up special.

6. Kevin Meaney

Air Date: 1999-07-03

Comedy Central presents a half hour of stand-up from Kevin Meaney.

7. Dave Attell

Air Date: 1999-07-10

Dave Attell enlightens viewers on the finer aspects of drinking, brawling and blacking-out in this half-hour stand-up special.

8. Mario Cantone

Air Date: 1999-07-17

Mario Cantone obsesses over sensational trials and obnoxious figure skaters in this half-hour stand-up special.

9. Todd Barry (1)

Air Date: 1999-07-24

Todd Barry tests his theory that he's sexier than today's hot Hollywood hunks in this half-hour stand-up special.

10. Patton Oswalt

Air Date: 1999-05-10

Patton Oswalt explores the depravity of reality television in this half-hour standup special.

11. Elvira Kurt

Air Date: 1999-05-29

Elvira Kurt remembers a time when jungle-gyms were dangerous and tampons didn't have websites in this half-hour special.

12. Jack Coen

Air Date: 1999-09-04

Jack Coen considers the pros and cons of aging, fatherhood and vasectomies in this half-hour stand-up special.

1. Lewis Black (2)

Air Date: 2000-06-07

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Lewis Black.

2. Steve Marmel

Air Date: 2000-06-14

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Steve Marmel.

3. Jeremy Hotz

Air Date: 2000-06-21

Jeremy Hotz can always find the worst in any situation, see him wallow in life's comical miseries in this half-hour special.

4. Dane Cook

Air Date: 2000-06-28

Rock n' roll junkie Dane Cook confesses his twisted desires and lets it all hang out in this no-holds barred half-hour special.

5. Kathleen Madigan

Air Date: 2000-07-05

Kathleen Madigan pokes holes in the theory of evolution and airline safety procedures in this half-hour stand-up special.

6. Jim Gaffigan

Air Date: 2000-07-12

Small-town boy Jim Gaffigan expresses his love for big city life and nature documentaries in this half-hour stand-up special.

7. Dom Irrera

Air Date: 2000-07-19

Tough guy Dom Irrera explores his Italian heritage of good food, drink and overbearing mothers in this half-hour special.

8. Ralph Harris

Air Date: 2000-07-26

Ralph Harris reveals just how dirty women really are and his secret desire to be handcuffed in this half-hour stand-up special.

9. Stephen Lynch (1)

Air Date: 2000-08-02

Stephen Lynch gets in touch with his inner child as he sings songs of friendship and prostitution in this half-hour special.

10. Greg Giraldo (1)

Air Date: 2000-08-09

Greg Giraldo takes on America's problems with obesity, prejudice and ratty strip clubs in this half-hour stand-up special.

11. Victoria Jackson

Air Date: 2000-08-16

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Victoria Jackson.

12. Don D.C. Curry

Air Date: 2000-08-23

Don ""DC"" Curry offers some sage advice on raising kids and dealing with dysfunctional family members in this stand-up special.

13. Johnny Sanchez

Air Date: 2000-08-30

Johnny Sanchez tackles the problems of racial discrimation and the challenges being short in this half-hour stand-up special.

14. Brian Regan

Air Date: 2000-09-06

Brian Regan explains why real men don't work out or diet in this half-hour stand up special.

15. Judy Gold

Air Date: 2000-09-13

Judy Gold explains the pros and cons of being Jewish; alot of holidays and cranky mothers, in this half-hour stand-up special.

16. Arj Barker (1)

Air Date: 2000-09-20

Arj Barker discusses living in Australia along the dos and don'ts of relationships in this half-hour stand-up special.

1. Darrell Hammond

Air Date: 2000-12-04

Impressionist Darrell Hammond salutes the suave ways of Bill Clinton and Sean Connery in this half-hour stand-up special.

2. Jim David

Air Date: 2000-12-11

Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Jim David.

3. Rene Hicks

Air Date: 2000-12-18

Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Rene Hicks.

4. Pablo Francisco

Air Date: 2000-12-25

Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Pablo Francisco.

5. Adam Ferrara

Air Date: 2001-01-01

Adam Ferrara explains everything that your parents never told you about women and relationships in this half-hour stand-up special.

6. Nick Swardson (1)

Air Date: 2001-01-08

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.

7. Greg Behrendt

Air Date: 2001-01-15

Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Greg Behrendt.

8. Sabrina Matthews

Air Date: 2001-01-22

Comedy Central Presents a half-hour of stand-up from Sabrina Matthews.

1. The Amazing Johnathan

Air Date: 2001-06-25

The Amazing Johnathan shows off his ""magic.""

2. Maria Bamford (1)

Air Date: 2001-07-02

Maria Bamford is a small town girl who hits the big time in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

3. The Sklar Brothers (1)

Air Date: 2001-07-09

Jason and Randy Sklar relive their teenage years in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

4. Slovin & Allen

Air Date: 2001-07-16

Slovin & Allen put a new spin on old time comedy duos in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

5. Louis Ramey

Air Date: 2001-07-30

Louis Ramey hits on race, politics, parties and women in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

6. Tom Rhodes (1)

Air Date: 2001-08-06

Tom Rhodes explores the funny side of cultural differences in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

7. Ted Alexandro (1)

Air Date: 2001-08-13

Ted Alexandro expresses frustration with his friends, job and love life in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

8. Tony Woods

Air Date: 2001-08-20

Tony Woods adds a humorous twist to classic fairy tales in this Comedy Central stand-up special.

9. Tom Papa (1)

Air Date: 2001-08-27

Tom Papa brings everyone's dirty little secrets to light in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

10. Louis C.K.

Air Date: 2001-09-03

Louis C.K. talks about life in New York City in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

11. Bil Dwyer

Air Date: 2001-09-10

Bil Dwyer vents his frustration with married life and fatherhood in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

12. Zach Galifianakis

Air Date: 2001-09-17

Zach Galifianakis dances and sings his way through this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

13. Doug Stanhope

Air Date: 2001-09-24

Doug Stanhope goes into great detail about his late-night escapades in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

14. Gary Valentine

Air Date: 2001-10-01

Gary Valentine talks about the hardships of being single in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

15. Ardal O'Hanlon

Air Date: 2001-10-08

Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon jokes about his native country in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

16. Todd Glass

Air Date: 2001-10-15

Todd Glass takes a harsh look at some classic stand-up routines in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

1. Lewis Black (3)

Air Date: 2002-04-22

Lewis Black demystifies the universe and the origins of candy corn in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

2. Sean Cullen

Air Date: 2002-04-29

Sean Cullen puts a song in your heart with his comedic tunes in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

3. Richard Jeni

Air Date: 2002-05-06

Richard Jeni has recipes for the single guy in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

4. Mike Britt

Air Date: 2002-05-13

Mike Britt ponders the African Green Monkey myth and problems with today's news coverage in this all-new stand-up special.

5. Lenny Clarke

Air Date: 2002-05-20

Lenny Clarke reveals his dieting tips and his soft-spot for teachers in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

6. Adele Givens

Air Date: 2002-05-27

Adele Givens pitches topics for TV talk shows in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

7. Nick DiPaolo (1)

Air Date: 2002-06-03

Nick DiPaolo takes on the aging process and the military in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

8. Brian Posehn (1)

Air Date: 2002-06-10

Brian Posehn confesses why he loves New York and heavy metal in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

9. Gilbert Gottfried

Air Date: 2002-06-17

Gilbert Gottfried remembers Dr. Kevorkian and The Land Of The 3 Name People in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

10. Carlos Mencia

Air Date: 2002-06-24

Carlos Mencia exercises his right to free speech in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

11. Jimmy Pardo

Air Date: 2002-07-01

Jimmy Pardo explains the dangers of cutting your own hair in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.

1. Gabriel Iglesias

Air Date: 2003-02-07

Gabriel Iglesias shows off his many voices and relives his cruelest practical joke in this stand-up special.

2. Bill Burr

Air Date: 2003-02-14

Bill Burr confesses his issues with beautiful women at baseball games in this stand-up special.

3. Bruce Bruce

Air Date: 2003-02-21

Bruce Bruce expresses his love for white people and glazed doughnuts in this stand-up special.

4. Jackie Kashian

Air Date: 2003-02-28

Jackie Kashian explains her hatred for salespeople and her need for violent video games in this stand-up special.

5. Earthquake

Air Date: 2003-03-07

Earthquake reveals his respect for pimps and the sacrament of marriage in this stand-up special.

6. Paul F. Tompkins (1)

Air Date: 2003-03-14

Paul F. Tompkins explains why he knows more about jazz and balloon shopping than the rest of us in this stand-up special.

7. Carol Leifer

Air Date: 2003-03-21

Carol Leifer unveils the secrets of making love to a woman and explains near-death experiences in this stand-up special.

8. Laura Kightlinger

Air Date: 2003-03-28

Laura Kightlinger shares the keys to performing stand-up comedy and hanging up on your mother in this stand-up special.

9. Jake Johannsen

Air Date: 2003-04-04

Jake Johannsen unveils his plans to combat homelessness and treat depression in this all-new stand-up special.

10. Patrice O'Neal

Air Date: 2003-04-11

Patrice O'Neal explores crime, racism, terrorism and his love for furry animals in this half-hour stand-up special.

11. Otis Lee Crenshaw

Air Date: 2003-04-18

Otis Lee Crenshaw and The Black Liars sing their songs of love and prison life in this half-hour stand-up special.

12. Freddy Soto

Air Date: 2003-05-02

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.

13. Ron White

Air Date: 2003-05-09

Ron White drinks, smokes and pokes fun at vegetarians in this half-hour stand-up special.

14. Charlie Viracola

Air Date: 2003-05-16

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.

15. Jeff Stilson

Air Date: 2003-05-23

Jeff Stilson explains how to balance a wife, three kids and low self-esteem in this half-hour stand-up special.

16. Dwayne Kennedy

Air Date: 2003-06-06

Dwayne Kennedy declares his convictions about spirituality, racial equality and pork and in this half-hour stand-up special.

17. Eddie Brill

Air Date: 2003-06-13

Eddie Brill explains why learning English is so tricky and how not to pick a nickname in this stand-up special.

18. David Feldman

Air Date: 2003-06-20

David Feldman shares his personal troubles with marriage, children and French people in this half-hour stand-up special.

19. Rich Vos (1)

Air Date: 2003-06-23

Rich Vos takes on Canada, Catholics, marriage counselors and crack addicts in this half-hour stand-up special.

20. Robert Hawkins

Air Date: 2003-07-04

Robert Hawkins tells his tales of Army life, world travel and bad haircuts in this half-hour stand-up special.

21. Joey Kola

Air Date: 2003-07-11

Joey Kola proclaims his hatred of diets and his brother-in-law in this half-hour stand-up special.

22. Jeff Dunham

Air Date: 2003-07-18

Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham introduces you to his favorite dummies in this half-hour stand-up special.

23. Daniel Tosh

Air Date: 2003-07-25

Daniel Tosh reveals his child-like dreams and twisted fascination with cannibalism in this half-hour stand-up special.

24. Sheryl Underwood

Air Date: 2003-07-27

Sheryl Underwood explains the black point-of-view on politics, religion and exfoliating in this half-hour stand-up special.

25. Gregg Rogell

Air Date: 2003-08-01

New Yorker Gregg Rogell shares his plans to combat terrorism and roaming cell phone charges in this half-hour stand-up special.

26. Wayne Federman

Air Date: 2003-08-15

Sports fanatic Wayne Federman shows how to use baseball metaphors to describe date hook-ups in this half-hour stand-up special.

27. Tracy Smith

Air Date: 2003-08-22

Tracy Smith offers some sage advice on hair removal, dieting and finding your soul-mate in this half-hour stand-up special.

28. Arnez J.

Air Date: 2003-08-29

Arnez J. finds the true comedy in everything from race relations to the handicapped in this half-hour stand-up special.

29. Richard Pryor - I Ain't Dead Yet, #%$#@!!

Air Date: 2003-03-11

Fragments of various shows of Richard Pryor are shown and famous comedians talk about how good he was.

1. Dat Phan

Air Date: 2004-01-30

Last Comic Standing champ Dat Phan relives strange memories of growing up Vietnamese in this all-new stand-up special.

2. John Heffron (1)

Air Date: 2004-01-30

Entrepreneur John Heffron shares his latest product ideas designed for the single guy in this half-hour stand-up special.

3. D.C. Benny

Air Date: 2004-02-06

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up comedy from D.C. Benny.

4. Frank Caliendo

Air Date: 2004-02-06

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Frank Caliendo.

5. Retta

Air Date: 2004-02-13

Comedy Central Presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Retta.

6. Kevin Hart

Air Date: 2004-02-13

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Kevin Hart.

7. Eddie Gossling

Air Date: 2004-02-20

Eddie Gossling tells wild tales of living the suburban thug life and getting out of street fights in this half-hour stand-up special.

8. Jimmy Shubert

Air Date: 2004-02-20

Comedy Central presents a half-hour of stand-up from Jimmy Shubert.

9. Carlos Alazraqui

Air Date: 2004-02-27

Impersonator Carlos Alazraqui exposes his secret life as a talking Chihuahua in this half-hour stand-up special.

10. Vanessa Hollingshead

Air Date: 2004-02-27

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Vanessa Hollingshead.

11. Mike Birbiglia (1)

Air Date: 2004-03-05

Mike Birbiglia shares his childhood art and his struggles with drinking in the Laundromat in this half-hour stand-up special.

12. Doug Benson (1)

Air Date: 2004-03-05

Doug Benson shares his experiences with touring, TiVo, and teasing guards at Buckingham Palace in this half-hour stand-up special.

13. Tom Cotter

Air Date: 2004-03-12

Bad Catholic Tom Cotter confesses his most embarassing childhood memories in this half-hour stand-up special.

14. Demetri Martin

Air Date: 2004-03-19

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Demetri Martin.

15. Bob Oschack

Air Date: 2004-03-19

Son-of-the-South Bob Oschack defends the institution of marriage and the right to rent porn in this half-hour stand-up special.

16. Gene Pompa

Air Date: 2004-03-26

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Gene Pompa.

17. Vince Morris

Air Date: 2004-03-26

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.

18. Greg Giraldo (2)

Air Date: 2004-04-02

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Greg Giraldo.

19. Dwayne Perkins

Air Date: 2004-04-09

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Dwayne Perkins.

20. Jimmy Dore

Air Date: 2004-04-09

Jimmy Dore ponders poverty, criminal justice and his sexuality in this half-hour stand-up special.

21. Clinton Jackson

Air Date: 2004-04-30

Clinton Jackson admits to his addiction to kids' play and to having phone conversations with his cat in this half-hour stand-up special.

22. Paul Mercurio

Air Date: 2004-04-30

Paul Mercurio explains his wild career transition from wealthy legal eagle to impoverished comic in this half-hour stand-up special.

23. Rudy Rush

Air Date: 2004-05-07

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Rudy Rush.

24. Paul Gilmartin

Air Date: 2004-05-07

Nothing is sacred as Paul Gilmartin takes on everything from foreign policy to pie-eating contests in this half-hour stand-up special.

25. Tig

Air Date: 2004-05-14

Tig introduces her new line of politically correct Barbie Dolls and other handy new inventions in this half-hour stand-up special.

26. Stella

Air Date: 2004-05-14

Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain join forces to become Stella in this half-hour stand-up special.

27. Cory Kahaney

Air Date: 2004-05-28

Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Corey Kahaney.

28. Scott Kennedy

Air Date: 2004-05-28

Scott Kennedy shares some straight talk about growing up gay in Texas in this half-hour stand-up special.

1. Steve McGrew

Air Date: 2004-09-25

Good ol' boy Steve McGrew explains why God hates mobile homes and how wives should wear lingerie in this half-hour stand-up special.

2. Lizz Winstead

Air Date: 2004-10-08

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Lizz Winstead.

3. Jimmy Carr (1)

Air Date: 2005-01-14

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Jimmy Carr.

4. Godfrey

Air Date: 2005-02-18

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Godfrey.

5. Tess

Air Date: 2005-02-25

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.

6. Reno Collier

Air Date: 2005-03-04

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.

7. Christian Finnegan

Air Date: 2005-03-11

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.

8. Jeff Cesario

Air Date: 2005-03-25

Jeff Cesario discusses his sperm, then makes the grossest big booty analogy you've ever heard in this half-hour of stand-up special

9. Drew Fraser

Air Date: 2005-04-01

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.

10. Russ Meneve

Air Date: 2005-04-08

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.

11. Dan Naturman

Air Date: 2005-04-15

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.

12. Lynne Koplitz

Air Date: 2005-04-29

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.

13. Tom Shillue

Air Date: 2005-05-06

History junkie Tom Shillue uncovers the hidden sexuality in our nation's Constitution in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.

14. Todd Lynn

Air Date: 2005-05-13

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Todd Lynn.

15. Aries Spears

Air Date: 2005-05-20

Impressionist Aries Spears imagines a world where Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy must resort to cannibalism in this all-new stand-up special.

16. Vic Henley

Air Date: 2005-05-27

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.

17. Keith Robinson

Air Date: 2005-06-03

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Keith Robinson.

18. Rocky LaPorte

Air Date: 2005-06-10

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.

19. Craig Shoemaker

Air Date: 2005-06-17

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.

20. Harland Williams

Air Date: 2005-06-24

Harland Williams reveals all of his off-the-wall thoughts and experiences in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.

21. Al Madrigal

Air Date: 2005-07-01

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Al Madrigal.

22. Alonzo Bodden

Air Date: 2005-07-08

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Alonzo Bodden.

23. Henry Phillips

Air Date: 2005-07-15

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Henry Phillips.

24. Corey Holcomb

Air Date: 2005-07-22

Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Corey Holcomb.

1. Rickey Smiley

Air Date: 2006-02-17

Rickey Smiley recounts his experience with an elderly stripper, impersonates a little old lady reading church announcements and explains black funerals.

2. Ty Barnett

Air Date: 2006-02-17

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.

3. DeRay

Air Date: 2006-02-24

DeRay Davis talks about his grim childhood, debates going Dutch on dates and reveals his favorite type of woman.

4. Rod Man

Air Date: 2006-02-24

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.

5. Steve Byrne

Air Date: 2006-03-03

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.

6. Mike Birbiglia (2)

Air Date: 2006-03-03

Mike Birbiglia laments his dreams of being a rapper and vents about his annoyance over "Olive Garden Italian."

7. Ted Alexandro (2)

Air Date: 2006-03-10

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.

8. Greg Fitzsimmons (2)

Air Date: 2006-03-17

Greg Fitzsimmons describes how his chidren inspire him, explains why parents have morning sex and weighs in on life in Los Angeles.

9. Megan Mooney

Air Date: 2006-03-17

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."

10. Tammy Pescatelli

Air Date: 2006-03-24

Tammy Pescatelli recalls performing at a Playboy benefit, explains the dangers of breast implants and weighs in on modern fashion trends.

11. Jon Reep

Air Date: 2006-03-24

Jon Reep shares his love of beer, demonstrates his childhood dance moves and impersonates an NFL referree.

12. Todd Barry (2)

Air Date: 2006-03-31

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.

13. Arj Barker (2)

Air Date: 2006-03-31

Arj Barker expresses his disgust with Halloween's urban legend laziness, Citibank's terrible spelling and Google's haughty search suggestions.

14. Nick Swardson (2)

Air Date: 2006-04-07

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.

15. John Caparulo

Air Date: 2006-04-07

John Caparulo describes the downside of travel, recalls weird neighborhood yard sales and discusses living with exotic pets.

16. Andy Kindler

Air Date: 2006-04-14

Andy Kindler recalls his experience with marijuana in Amsterdam, examines the downside to the civil rights movement and describes his aversion to astrology.

17. Pat Dixon

Air Date: 2006-04-14

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.

18. Brian Kiley

Air Date: 2006-04-21

Brian Kiley recalls his wife’s unusual pregnancy cravings, his uncle’s unfortunate hunting accident and planning his marriage proposal.

19. Ben Bailey

Air Date: 2006-04-21

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.

20. Peter Berman

Air Date: 2006-04-28

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.

21. Becky Pedigo

Air Date: 2006-04-28

Becky Pedigo shares stories about bombing in country western bars, cutting her own hair and her mother's racist safety advice.

22. Bill Santiago

Air Date: 2006-05-05

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.

23. Jeff Garcia

Air Date: 2006-05-05

Jeff Garcia explains how bad credit can have its advantages, lists which airlines terrorists shouldn't mess with and discusses his grandparents' contentious marriage.

24. Kyle Cease

Air Date: 2006-05-12

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.

1. Marc Maron (2)

Air Date: 2007-01-12

A New Episode of Comedy Central Presents.

2. John Heffron (2)

Air Date: 2007-01-12

A New Episode of Comedy Central Presents.

3. Andrew Kennedy

Air Date: 2007-01-19

An all new episode with Andrew Kennedy.

4. Nick DiPaolo (2)

Air Date: 2007-01-19

An all new episode with Nick DiPaolo.

5. Dov Davidoff

Air Date: 2007-01-26

All new stand up special from Dov Davidoff.

6. Kyle Grooms

Air Date: 2007-01-26

All new Stand-up special from Kyle Grooms.

7. Bob Marley

Air Date: 2007-02-02

Comedian Bob Marley stars in his first Comedy Central special.

8. Lisa Landry

Air Date: 2007-02-02

Southern comedian Lisa Landry talks about her boyfriend and life in a small town in this all new stand up special.

9. Tom Papa (2)

Air Date: 2007-02-16

Tom Papa returns for his second Comedy Central Presents special.

10. Maria Bamford (2)

Air Date: 2007-02-16

Maria Bamford returns for her second Comedy Central Presents special.

11. Finesse Mitchell

Air Date: 2007-02-23

Finesse Mitchell's all new stand-up special.

12. Loni Love

Air Date: 2007-02-23

Loni Love's all new stand-up special.

13. Chelsea Handler

Air Date: 2007-03-09

Chelsea Handler's all new stand-up special.

14. Deon Cole

Air Date: 2007-03-09

Deon Cole's all new stand-up special.

15. Paul F. Tompkins (2)

Air Date: 2007-03-16

Paul F. Tompkins returns for his second Comedy Central Presents.

16. Kyle Dunnigan

Air Date: 2007-03-16

Kyle Dunnigan stars in an all new Comedy Central Presents.

17. Ian Bagg

Air Date: 2007-03-30

All new stand up special from Ian Bagg.

18. Josh Sneed

Air Date: 2007-03-30

All new stand up special from Josh Sneed.

19. Mitch Fatel

Air Date: 2007-04-06

All new stand up special from Mitch Fatel.

20. Howard Kremer

Air Date: 2007-04-06

1. Stephen Lynch (2)

Air Date: 2008-01-11

Everyone's favorite comedian musician is back with new songs and favorites from his latest album, "The Craig Machine."

2. Dan Cummins

Air Date: 2008-01-11

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.

3. Jo Koy

Air Date: 2008-01-18

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.

4. Sebastian Maniscalco

Air Date: 2008-01-18

Tune in for a half hour of standup from Sebastian Maniscalco.

5. Hard 'N Phirm

Air Date: 2008-01-25

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.

6. Leo Allen

Air Date: 2008-01-25

Tune in for a half hour of standup from Leo Allen.

7. Eugene Mirman

Air Date: 2008-02-01

Tune in for a half hour of standup from Eugene Mirman.

8. Jordan Rubin

Air Date: 2008-02-01

Tune in for a half hour of standup from Jordan Rubin.

9. My First Time

Air Date: 2008-02-08

Tune in as some of your favorite comedians tell the story of their first time on stage.

10. Nick Thune

Air Date: 2008-02-08

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.

11. Bonnie McFarlane

Air Date: 2008-02-15

Tune in for a half hour of stand-up from Bonnie McFarlane.

12. Rich Vos (2)

Air Date: 2008-02-15

Tune in for another half-hour of stand-up from Rich Vos.

13. Lavell Crawford

Air Date: 2008-02-22

Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up from the runner-up of NBC's "Last Comic Standing".

14. Joe Matarese

Air Date: 2008-02-29

Tune in for a half hour of stand-up from Joe Matarese.

15. Big Jay Oakerson

Air Date: 2008-02-29

Tune in for a half hour of stand-up from Big Jay Oakerson.

16. Juston McKinnney

Air Date: 2008-03-14

Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Juston McKinney.

17. Nick Griffin

Air Date: 2008-03-14

Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Nick Griffin.

18. Chad Daniels

Air Date: 2008-03-21

Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Chad Daniels.

19. Kirk Fox

Air Date: 2008-03-21

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.

20. Dan Mintz

Air Date: 2008-03-28

Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up with Dan Mintz.

21. Brian Posehn (2)

Air Date: 2008-03-28

Tune in for another half-hour of stand-up with one half of the gay couple from The Sarah Silverman Program.

22. Robert Kelly

Air Date: 2008-04-04

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.

23. Billy Gardell

Air Date: 2008-04-04

24. Shaun Majumder

Air Date: 2008-04-11

1. Kurt Metzger

Air Date: 2009-01-09

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Kurt Metzger.

2. Doug Benson (2)

Air Date: 2009-01-09

Enjoy another half-hour of stand-up with Doug Benson.

3. Anthony Jeselnik

Air Date: 2009-01-16

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Anthony Jeselnik.

4. Brian Scolaro

Air Date: 2009-01-16

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Brian Scolaro.

5. Jasper Redd

Air Date: 2009-01-23

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Jasper Redd.

6. Rob Stapleton

Air Date: 2009-01-23

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Rob Stapleton.

7. Tommy Johnagin

Air Date: 2009-01-30

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Tommy Johnagin

8. Jamie Lissow

Air Date: 2009-01-30

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Jamie Lissow.

9. Dan Levy

Air Date: 2009-02-06

Dan Levy discusses Connecticut, Amsterdam, and meeting Mrs. Fields's daughter in this stand-up special.

10. Joe DeRosa

Air Date: 2009-02-06

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Joe DeRosa.

11. Pete Lee

Air Date: 2009-02-13

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Pete Lee

12. Rebecca Corry

Air Date: 2009-02-13

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Rebecca Corry.

13. Greer Barnes

Air Date: 2009-02-20

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Greer Barnes.

14. Red Grant

Air Date: 2009-02-20

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Red Grant.

15. Eddie Ifft

Air Date: 2009-02-27

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Eddie Ifft

16. Chris Porter

Air Date: 2009-02-27

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Chris Porter

17. Jimmy Carr (2)

Air Date: 2009-03-06

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Jimmy Carr

18. Erin Foley

Air Date: 2009-03-06

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Erin Foley

19. Greg Warren

Air Date: 2009-03-13

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Greg Warren

20. Tom Rhodes (2)

Air Date: 2009-03-13

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Tom Rhodes

21. Josh Blue

Air Date: 2009-03-27

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Josh Blue

22. Bo Burnham

Air Date: 2009-03-27

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Bo Burnham

23. John Mulaney

Air Date: 2009-04-03

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with John Mulany

24. Kristen Schaal

Air Date: 2009-04-03

Enjoy a half-hour of stand-up with Kristen Schaal

1. Tony Rock

Air Date: 2010-02-19

2. Doug Williams

Air Date: 2010-02-19

3. Owen Benjamin

Air Date: 2010-02-26

4. Pete Holmes

Air Date: 2010-02-26

5. Rob Riggle

Air Date: 2010-03-05

6. Jon Lajoie

Air Date: 2010-03-05

7. Julian McCullough

Air Date: 2010-03-12

8. Shane Mauss

Air Date: 2010-03-12

9. Donald Glover

Air Date: 2010-03-19

10. Jon Dore

Air Date: 2010-03-19

11. Rachel Feinstein

Air Date: 2010-03-26

12. The Sklar Brothers (2)

Air Date: 2010-03-26

13. Rory Albanese

Air Date: 2010-04-02

14. Amy Schumer

Air Date: 2010-04-02

15. Matt Braunger

Air Date: 2010-04-09

16. Mo Mandel

Air Date: 2010-04-09

17. Bret Ernst

Air Date: 2010-04-16

18. Iliza Shlesinger

Air Date: 2010-04-16

19. Eliot Chang

Air Date: 2010-04-23

20. Mike DeStefano

Air Date: 2010-04-23

21. Ryan Stout

Air Date: 2010-04-30

22. Myq Kaplan

Air Date: 2010-04-30

23. Andy Kindler (2)

Air Date: 2010-05-07

24. Jeff Dye

Air Date: 2010-05-07

1. Tom Segura

Air Date: 2011-01-21

2. Michael Kosta

Air Date: 2011-01-21

3. Chelsea Peretti

Air Date: 2011-01-28

4. Sheng Wang

Air Date: 2011-01-28

5. Chris D'Elia

Air Date: 2011-02-04

6. Nate Bargatze

Air Date: 2011-02-04

7. Hari Kondabolu

Air Date: 2011-02-11

8. Jack Whitehall