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Dark Side of Comedy

2022 - 2023 2 seasons 20 eps

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Season 2

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44 min

S2 · E1 Oct 17, 2023

Robin Williams Episode 1

Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues.

7.8 · You

44 min

S2 · E2 Oct 24, 2023

Sam Kinison Episode 2

Sam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dramatic downfall at the height of his massive success.

7.2 · You

44 min

S2 · E3 Oct 31, 2023

Joan Rivers Episode 3

Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.

7.2 · You

44 min

S2 · E4 Nov 7, 2023

Carlos Mencia Episode 4

Carlos Mencia was one of the biggest comics in America until accusations of joke theft led to one of the most dramatic downfalls in comedy history.

6.7 · You

44 min

S2 · E5 Nov 14, 2023

Phil Hartman Episode 5

Phil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member, but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage that descended into a tragic murder-suicide.

7.7 · You

44 min

S2 · E6 Nov 21, 2023

Tracy Morgan Episode 6

Tracy Morgan survived drug-dealing, hyper-competitive SNL, and substance abuse. But a brutal car accident and two-week coma made him finally confront his childhood demons.

7.4 · You

44 min

S2 · E7 Nov 28, 2023

Family Matters Episode 7

Family Matters was one of the most wholesome sitcoms of the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast members who are still dealing with trauma and addiction.

6.6 · You

44 min

S2 · E8 Dec 5, 2023

Ellen DeGeneres Episode 8

Ellen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with a unique brand of positive humor, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was brewing--one that would tarnish her image forever.

6.9 · You

44 min

S2 · E9 Dec 12, 2023

Norm MacDonald Episode 9

On SNL and beyond, Norm MacDonald was legendary for his fearless comedy. But his controversial persona concealed a serious gambling problem and a secret that he took to his grave.

7.3 · You

44 min

S2 · E10 Dec 19, 2023

Gilda Radner Episode 10

Gilda Radner was SNL's first female star. But her pioneering success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak and cancer, all of which she turned into comedy material.

7.3 · You

10 episodes in Season 2

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Dark Side of Comedy