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Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.

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Season 1

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1. F***ing FunnyNow viewing2017-02-0945m10.0The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work from groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers, prison sentences and even their lives as they fought against censorship.
2. The Funnier Sex2017-02-1645m10.0A look at the greatest female comedians and how they were able to succeed in every genre where humor is found despite rampant sexism and prejudice.
3. The Comedy of Real Life2017-02-2345mA look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
4. One Nation, Under Comedy2017-07-1645mThe evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
5. Ripped from the Headlines2017-07-2345mThe origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
6. The Spark of Madness2017-07-3045mThe mind of the comedian is explored, as well as the difficult road that many seem destined to take where mental illness and substance abuse are remarkably common.
7. On Parody and Satire2017-08-0645mDemonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.
8. Politics Aside2017-08-1345mA look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.

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How many seasons does The History of Comedy have?

The History of Comedy has 2 seasons and 14 episodes.

When did The History of Comedy first air?

The History of Comedy first aired in 2017.

Is The History of Comedy still running?

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The History of Comedy is classified as Documentary, Comedy.