Dark Side of Comedy
Documentary
Featuring different comics and their personal journeys, explores the internal battles, unexpected fame and societal pressures in the comedy world.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, November 25
Brett Butler
Season 1 • Episode 8
How Brett Butler, the sitcom star, gained everything only to lose it all.
Wednesday, November 26
Tracy Morgan
Season 2 • Episode 6
Tracy Morgan confronts his childhood demons after a brutal car accident and two-week coma.
Wednesday, November 26
Artie Lange
Season 1 • Episode 4
Artie Lange enjoys mainstream success as a comedian, but his addiction to heroin threatens his life.
Wednesday, November 26
Maria Bamford
Season 1 • Episode 10
How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.
Wednesday, November 26
Tracy Morgan
Season 2 • Episode 6
Tracy Morgan confronts his childhood demons after a brutal car accident and two-week coma.
Wednesday, November 26
Artie Lange
Season 1 • Episode 4
Artie Lange enjoys mainstream success as a comedian, but his addiction to heroin threatens his life.
Wednesday, November 26
Maria Bamford
Season 1 • Episode 10
How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.
Sunday, December 7
Roseanne Barr
Season 1 • Episode 3
Roseanne Barr makes a name speaking her mind but her impulse may cost her her career.
Sunday, December 7
Artie Lange
Season 1 • Episode 4
Artie Lange enjoys mainstream success as a comedian, but his addiction to heroin threatens his life.
Sunday, December 7
Greg Giraldo
Season 1 • Episode 7
How Greg Giraldo's career, and life, is sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.
Sunday, December 7
Carlos Mencia
Season 2 • Episode 4
Carlos Mencia was a big comic in America until accusations of joke theft led to his downfall.
Sunday, December 7
Norm MacDonald
Season 2 • Episode 9
Norm MacDonald's gambling problem and the secret that he takes to his grave.
Sunday, December 7
Family Matters
Season 2 • Episode 7
Cast members of "Family Matters" still deal with trauma and addiction.
Sunday, December 7
Tracy Morgan
Season 2 • Episode 6
Tracy Morgan confronts his childhood demons after a brutal car accident and two-week coma.
Sunday, December 7
Sam Kinison
Season 2 • Episode 2
Sam Kinison's appetite for cocaine and chaos leads to his downfall at the height of his success.
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