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.
Type: tv
Season: 15
Episode: N/A
Duration: 30 minutes
Release: 1998-12-01
Rating: 6.7
Season 1 - Comedy Central Presents
1998-12-01
Wanda Sykes-Hall confronts the realities of marriage, children and celebrity sex scandals in this half-hour stand-up special.
1998-12-08
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Marc Maron.
1998-12-15
Reggie McFadden explores the perils of dating big women and smoking crack at the club in this half-hour special.
1998-12-22
Lewis Black questions the effectiveness of flu shots and the US Congress in this half-hour stand-up special.
1998-12-29
Greg Fitzsimmons ponders the problems with human cloning and envisioning your grandpa naked in this half-hour stand-up special.
1999-01-05
Mitch Hedberg shares his unorthodox solutions to life's little problems in this mind-altering half-hour stand-up special.
1999-01-12
Sue Murphy warns against home tanning and exercising at the gym in this half-hour stand-up special.
1999-01-19
Kevin Brennan states the facts behind Biblical stories and explains the miracle of human reproduction in this half-hour special.
Season 2 - Comedy Central Presents
1999-05-29
Kevin Nealon considers cooking with wine and cross-country skiing across small countries in this half-hour comedy special.
1999-06-05
Margaret Smith shares her tactics for buying underwear and dealing with creditors in this half-hour stand-up special.
1999-06-12
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Mark Curry.
1999-06-19
Greg Proops contemplates the real reason the pilgrims left England in this half-hour stand-up special.
1999-06-26
Hugh Fink defends the great American traditions of useless first-base coaches and corrupt boxing in this stand-up special.
1999-07-10
Dave Attell enlightens viewers on the finer aspects of drinking, brawling and blacking-out in this half-hour stand-up special.
1999-07-17
Mario Cantone obsesses over sensational trials and obnoxious figure skaters in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
1999-05-10
Patton Oswalt explores the depravity of reality television in this half-hour standup special.
1999-05-29
Elvira Kurt remembers a time when jungle-gyms were dangerous and tampons didn't have websites in this half-hour special.
1999-09-04
Jack Coen considers the pros and cons of aging, fatherhood and vasectomies in this half-hour stand-up special.
Season 3 - Comedy Central Presents
2000-06-07
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Lewis Black.
2000-06-14
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Steve Marmel.
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.
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.
2000-07-05
Kathleen Madigan pokes holes in the theory of evolution and airline safety procedures in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
2000-07-19
Tough guy Dom Irrera explores his Italian heritage of good food, drink and overbearing mothers in this half-hour special.
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.
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.
2000-08-09
Greg Giraldo takes on America's problems with obesity, prejudice and ratty strip clubs in this half-hour stand-up special.
2000-08-16
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Victoria Jackson.
2000-08-23
Don ""DC"" Curry offers some sage advice on raising kids and dealing with dysfunctional family members in this stand-up special.
2000-08-30
Johnny Sanchez tackles the problems of racial discrimation and the challenges being short in this half-hour stand-up special.
2000-09-06
Brian Regan explains why real men don't work out or diet in this half-hour stand up special.
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.
2000-09-20
Arj Barker discusses living in Australia along the dos and don'ts of relationships in this half-hour stand-up special.
Season 4 - Comedy Central Presents
2000-12-04
Impressionist Darrell Hammond salutes the suave ways of Bill Clinton and Sean Connery in this half-hour stand-up special.
2001-01-01
Adam Ferrara explains everything that your parents never told you about women and relationships in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
Season 5 - Comedy Central Presents
2001-07-02
Maria Bamford is a small town girl who hits the big time in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-07-09
Jason and Randy Sklar relive their teenage years in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-07-16
Slovin & Allen put a new spin on old time comedy duos in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-07-30
Louis Ramey hits on race, politics, parties and women in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-08-06
Tom Rhodes explores the funny side of cultural differences in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-08-13
Ted Alexandro expresses frustration with his friends, job and love life in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-08-20
Tony Woods adds a humorous twist to classic fairy tales in this Comedy Central stand-up special.
2001-08-27
Tom Papa brings everyone's dirty little secrets to light in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-09-03
Louis C.K. talks about life in New York City in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-09-10
Bil Dwyer vents his frustration with married life and fatherhood in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-09-17
Zach Galifianakis dances and sings his way through this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-09-24
Doug Stanhope goes into great detail about his late-night escapades in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-10-01
Gary Valentine talks about the hardships of being single in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-10-08
Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon jokes about his native country in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2001-10-15
Todd Glass takes a harsh look at some classic stand-up routines in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Season 6 - Comedy Central Presents
2002-04-22
Lewis Black demystifies the universe and the origins of candy corn in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-04-29
Sean Cullen puts a song in your heart with his comedic tunes in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-05-06
Richard Jeni has recipes for the single guy in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
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.
2002-05-20
Lenny Clarke reveals his dieting tips and his soft-spot for teachers in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-05-27
Adele Givens pitches topics for TV talk shows in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-06-03
Nick DiPaolo takes on the aging process and the military in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-06-10
Brian Posehn confesses why he loves New York and heavy metal in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-06-17
Gilbert Gottfried remembers Dr. Kevorkian and The Land Of The 3 Name People in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-06-24
Carlos Mencia exercises his right to free speech in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
2002-07-01
Jimmy Pardo explains the dangers of cutting your own hair in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Season 7 - Comedy Central Presents
2003-02-07
Gabriel Iglesias shows off his many voices and relives his cruelest practical joke in this stand-up special.
2003-02-14
Bill Burr confesses his issues with beautiful women at baseball games in this stand-up special.
2003-02-21
Bruce Bruce expresses his love for white people and glazed doughnuts in this stand-up special.
2003-02-28
Jackie Kashian explains her hatred for salespeople and her need for violent video games in this stand-up special.
2003-03-07
Earthquake reveals his respect for pimps and the sacrament of marriage in this stand-up special.
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.
2003-03-21
Carol Leifer unveils the secrets of making love to a woman and explains near-death experiences in this stand-up special.
2003-03-28
Laura Kightlinger shares the keys to performing stand-up comedy and hanging up on your mother in this stand-up special.
2003-04-04
Jake Johannsen unveils his plans to combat homelessness and treat depression in this all-new stand-up special.
2003-04-11
Patrice O'Neal explores crime, racism, terrorism and his love for furry animals in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
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.
2003-05-09
Ron White drinks, smokes and pokes fun at vegetarians in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
2003-05-23
Jeff Stilson explains how to balance a wife, three kids and low self-esteem in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-06-06
Dwayne Kennedy declares his convictions about spirituality, racial equality and pork and in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-06-13
Eddie Brill explains why learning English is so tricky and how not to pick a nickname in this stand-up special.
2003-06-20
David Feldman shares his personal troubles with marriage, children and French people in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-06-23
Rich Vos takes on Canada, Catholics, marriage counselors and crack addicts in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-07-04
Robert Hawkins tells his tales of Army life, world travel and bad haircuts in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-07-11
Joey Kola proclaims his hatred of diets and his brother-in-law in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-07-18
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham introduces you to his favorite dummies in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-07-25
Daniel Tosh reveals his child-like dreams and twisted fascination with cannibalism in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-07-27
Sheryl Underwood explains the black point-of-view on politics, religion and exfoliating in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
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.
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.
2003-08-29
Arnez J. finds the true comedy in everything from race relations to the handicapped in this half-hour stand-up special.
2003-03-11
Fragments of various shows of Richard Pryor are shown and famous comedians talk about how good he was.
Season 8 - Comedy Central Presents
2004-01-30
Last Comic Standing champ Dat Phan relives strange memories of growing up Vietnamese in this all-new stand-up special.
2004-01-30
Entrepreneur John Heffron shares his latest product ideas designed for the single guy in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
2004-02-27
Impersonator Carlos Alazraqui exposes his secret life as a talking Chihuahua in this half-hour stand-up special.
2004-02-27
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Vanessa Hollingshead.
2004-03-05
Mike Birbiglia shares his childhood art and his struggles with drinking in the Laundromat in this half-hour stand-up special.
2004-03-05
Doug Benson shares his experiences with touring, TiVo, and teasing guards at Buckingham Palace in this half-hour stand-up special.
2004-03-12
Bad Catholic Tom Cotter confesses his most embarassing childhood memories in this half-hour stand-up special.
2004-03-19
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Demetri Martin.
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.
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.
2004-04-02
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Greg Giraldo.
2004-04-09
Comedy Central presents a new half-hour of stand-up from Dwayne Perkins.
2004-04-09
Jimmy Dore ponders poverty, criminal justice and his sexuality in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
2004-04-30
Paul Mercurio explains his wild career transition from wealthy legal eagle to impoverished comic in this half-hour stand-up special.
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.
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.
2004-05-14
Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain join forces to become Stella in this half-hour stand-up special.
2004-05-28
Scott Kennedy shares some straight talk about growing up gay in Texas in this half-hour stand-up special.
Season 9 - Comedy Central Presents
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.
2004-10-08
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Lizz Winstead.
2005-01-14
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Jimmy Carr.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2005-05-13
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Todd Lynn.
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.
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.
2005-06-03
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Keith Robinson.
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.
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.
2005-06-24
Harland Williams reveals all of his off-the-wall thoughts and experiences in this all-new half-hour stand-up special.
2005-07-01
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Al Madrigal.
2005-07-08
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Alonzo Bodden.
2005-07-15
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Henry Phillips.
2005-07-22
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Corey Holcomb.
Season 10 - Comedy Central Presents
2006-02-17
Rickey Smiley recounts his experience with an elderly stripper, impersonates a little old lady reading church announcements and explains black funerals.
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.
2006-02-24
DeRay Davis talks about his grim childhood, debates going Dutch on dates and reveals his favorite type of woman.
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.
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.
2006-03-03
Mike Birbiglia laments his dreams of being a rapper and vents about his annoyance over "Olive Garden Italian."
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.
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.
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."
2006-03-24
Tammy Pescatelli recalls performing at a Playboy benefit, explains the dangers of breast implants and weighs in on modern fashion trends.
2006-03-24
Jon Reep shares his love of beer, demonstrates his childhood dance moves and impersonates an NFL referree.
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.
2006-03-31
Arj Barker expresses his disgust with Halloween's urban legend laziness, Citibank's terrible spelling and Google's haughty search suggestions.
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.
2006-04-07
John Caparulo describes the downside of travel, recalls weird neighborhood yard sales and discusses living with exotic pets.
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.
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.
2006-04-21
Brian Kiley recalls his wife’s unusual pregnancy cravings, his uncle’s unfortunate hunting accident and planning his marriage proposal.
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.
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.
2006-04-28
Becky Pedigo shares stories about bombing in country western bars, cutting her own hair and her mother's racist safety advice.
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.
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.
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.
Season 11 - Comedy Central Presents
2007-02-02
Southern comedian Lisa Landry talks about her boyfriend and life in a small town in this all new stand up special.
2007-02-16
Maria Bamford returns for her second Comedy Central Presents special.
2007-04-06
Season 12 - Comedy Central Presents
2008-01-11
Everyone's favorite comedian musician is back with new songs and favorites from his latest album, "The Craig Machine."
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.
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.
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.
2008-02-08
Tune in as some of your favorite comedians tell the story of their first time on stage.
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.
2008-02-22
Tune in for a half-hour of stand-up from the runner-up of NBC's "Last Comic Standing".
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.
2008-03-28
Tune in for another half-hour of stand-up with one half of the gay couple from The Sarah Silverman Program.
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.
2008-04-04
2008-04-11
Season 13 - Comedy Central Presents
2009-02-06
Dan Levy discusses Connecticut, Amsterdam, and meeting Mrs. Fields's daughter in this stand-up special.
Season 14 - Comedy Central Presents
2010-02-19
2010-02-19
2010-02-26
2010-02-26
2010-03-05
2010-03-05
2010-03-12
2010-03-12
2010-03-19
2010-03-19
2010-03-26
2010-03-26
2010-04-02
2010-04-02
2010-04-09
2010-04-09
2010-04-16
2010-04-16
2010-04-23
2010-04-23
2010-04-30
2010-04-30
2010-05-07
2010-05-07
Season 15 - Comedy Central Presents
2011-01-21
2011-01-21
2011-01-28
2011-01-28
2011-02-04
2011-02-04
2011-02-11
2011-02-11
2011-02-18
2011-02-25
2011-02-25
2011-03-04
2011-03-04
2011-03-11
2011-03-11
2011-03-25
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