Comedy Central Presents (Season 0)

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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    The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1998-10-28

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: The New York Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey

  • Poster for The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller

    The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1999-10-27

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: The New York Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller

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    Jeremy Hotz (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2000-06-21

  • Poster for Lewis Black: World of Politics RNC

    Lewis Black: World of Politics RNC (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2000-08-05

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Lewis Black chronicles his time at the Republican National Convention in 2000.

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    Lewis Black: World of Politics DNC (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2000-08-20

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Lewis Black documents his visit to the 2000 Democratic National Convention.

  • Poster for The N.Y. Friars Club Roast Of Rob Reiner

    The N.Y. Friars Club Roast Of Rob Reiner (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2000-11-01

    Overview: The New York Friars Club Roast Of Rob Reiner

  • Poster for Kevin James: Sweat The Small Stuff

    Kevin James: Sweat The Small Stuff (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2001-07-23

    Runtime: 43 min

    Overview: Sweat The Small Stuff, Kevin James Special

  • Poster for The N.Y. Friars Club Roast Of Hugh Hefner

    The N.Y. Friars Club Roast Of Hugh Hefner (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2001-11-04

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: The New York Friars Club Roast Of Hugh Hefner

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    Jim Breuer: Hardcore (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2002-04-21

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: Jim Breuer brings his comedy onto stage with a hilarious one-hour special "Hardcore", complete with his band.

  • Poster for The N.Y. Friars Club Roast Of Chevy Chase

    The N.Y. Friars Club Roast Of Chevy Chase (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2002-12-01

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: The New York Friars Club Roast Of Chevy Chase

  • Poster for Roast Of Denis Leary

    Roast Of Denis Leary (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2003-08-10

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: The roastmaster was Jeff Garlin. It featured performances and roasts by Jim Breuer, Mario Cantone, Lenny Clarke, Doctor Dre, Dane Cook, Nick DiPaolo, Adam Ferrara, Michael J. Fox, Peter Gallagher, Don Gavin, Gina Gershon, Gilbert Gottfried, Ed Lover, Joe Mantegna, Conan O'Brien, Colin Quinn, Rene Russo, Jon Stewart, and Christopher Walken.

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    Roast of Denis Leary Bonus Segment (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2003-08-10

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Continuation of the roast in episode 11

  • Poster for 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 1

    100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 1 (Episode 13)

    Air date: 2004-04-12

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: A countdown of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time by Comedy Central.

  • Poster for 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 2

    100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 2 (Episode 14)

    Air date: 2004-04-12

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: A countdown of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time by Comedy Central.

  • Poster for 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 3

    100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 3 (Episode 15)

    Air date: 2004-04-12

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: A countdown of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time by Comedy Central.

  • Poster for 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 4

    100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 4 (Episode 16)

    Air date: 2004-04-12

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: A countdown of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time by Comedy Central.

  • Poster for 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 5

    100 Greatest Stand-Ups Of All Time Episode 5 (Episode 17)

    Air date: 2004-04-12

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: A countdown of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time by Comedy Central.

  • Poster for Roast Of Jeff Foxworthy

    Roast Of Jeff Foxworthy (Episode 18)

    Air date: 2005-03-20

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: The roastmasters were his close personal friends from Blue Collar Comedy Tour and Blue Collar TV: Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy. He was roasted by Nick DiPaolo, Lisa Lampanelli, Greg Giraldo, Colin Quinn, Denis Leary, Jay Mohr, Steve Bridges as U.S. President George W. Bush, Christian Finnegan, Gilbert Gottfried as Jeff's cow, Heidi Klum, Patrice Oneal, Anna Nicole Smith, and G.E. Smith. The hip-hop group B.A.M.A. also performed their cover of "Sweet Home Alabama"

  • Poster for Roast Of Pamela Anderson

    Roast Of Pamela Anderson (Episode 19)

    Air date: 2005-08-14

    Runtime: 82 min

    Overview: Joel Gallen was the program's Executive Producer; Aaron Matthew Lee was the Head Writer. Anderson was roasted by Jimmy Kimmel, who was the roast master, as well as Courtney Love, Adam Carolla, Bea Arthur, Nick DiPaolo, Greg Giraldo, Elon Gold, Eddie Griffin, Lady Bunny, Lisa Lampanelli, Tommy Lee, Jeffrey Ross, Sarah Silverman, Andy Dick as her plastic surgeon, and a pre-taped appearance by David Spade.

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    Merry Fuckin' Christmas (Episode 20)

    Air date: 2005-11-27

    Runtime: 41 min

  • Poster for Last Laugh '05

    Last Laugh '05 (Episode 21)

    Air date: 2005-12-11

    Overview: Last Laugh '05

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    Southern Gents of Comedy (Episode 22)

    Air date: 2006-02-28

    Overview: Southern Gents of Comedy

  • Poster for Roast Of William Shatner

    Roast Of William Shatner (Episode 23)

    Air date: 2006-08-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Jason Alexander acted as roastmaster with Andy Dick (as the "love child" of James Kirk and Spock), Farrah Fawcett, Greg Giraldo, Lisa Lampanelli, Artie Lange, Nichelle Nichols, Patton Oswalt, Kevin Pollak, Jeffrey Ross, George Takei, Betty White, and Fred Willard performing the roasting duties. Special, pre-taped, guest appearances were made by Leonard Nimoy, Sandra Bullock, Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Clint Howard. The Leonard Nimoy sequence which originally opened the broadcast on Comedy Central (Nimoy and Shatner were shown having an argument over the phone) was omitted from the DVD release, while many pre-taped sequences and jokes told during the roast itself were added back in after originally being cut. The tagline for this roast was: "The Shat hits the fan."

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    Last Laugh 2006 (Episode 24)

    Air date: 2006-12-10

    Runtime: 42 min

  • Poster for Roast Of Flavor Flav

    Roast Of Flavor Flav (Episode 25)

    Air date: 2007-08-12

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: It was hosted by comedian Katt Williams. The Roasters were Ice-T, Jimmy Kimmel, Snoop Dogg, Greg Giraldo, Patton Oswalt, Lisa Lampanelli, Jeffrey Ross, Carrot Top, Sommore, and Brigitte Nielsen. Celebrities such as the cast of Flavor of Love, Ron Jeremy, Nicole "Coco" Austin , and Chyna were in the audience.

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    Stand-Up Hot Picks (Episode 26)

    Air date: 2007-11-27

    Overview: Watch the hottest comics own the stage in Comedy Central Presents: Stand-Up Hot Picks.

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    Last Laugh 2007 (Episode 27)

    Air date: 2007-12-10

  • Poster for The Best of Comedy Central Presents - Uncensored (1)

    The Best of Comedy Central Presents - Uncensored (1) (Episode 28)

    Air date: 2008-02-05

    Runtime: 170 min

    Overview: A collection of Comedy Central Presents with shows from: Lewis Black (2002) (3rd special) Dane Cook (2000) Jeff Dunham (2003) Jim Gaffigan (2000) Mitch Hedberg (1999) Demetri Martin (2004) Carlos Mencia (2002) Brian Regan (2000)

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    My First Time (Episode 29)

    Air date: 2008-02-08

    Runtime: 20 min

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

  • Poster for Roast Of Bob Saget

    Roast Of Bob Saget (Episode 30)

    Air date: 2008-08-16

    Runtime: 65 min

    Overview: Saget's Full House co-star John Stamos was the roastmaster. The roast included Susie Essman, Greg Giraldo, Brian Posehn, Jim Norton, Jeff Garlin as fictional Full House executive producer Saul Schwartz (though he broke character at the end), Gilbert Gottfried, Jon Lovitz, Norm Macdonald, Cloris Leachman, and Jeffrey Ross.[5] Pre-taped appearances were delivered by Sarah Silverman, Lewis Black, and Don Rickles. Full House co-stars Lori Loughlin, Jodie Sweetin, and Dave Coulier were shown in the audience along with Growing Pains star Alan Thicke, Rex Lee of Entourage and Quantum Leap star Scott Bakula throughout the roast. Artie Lange did not show at the roast because he had entered a rehabilitation center.

  • Poster for 2008 Breakout Comedians

    2008 Breakout Comedians (Episode 31)

    Air date: 2008-11-24

    Overview: Watch an all-new line-up of the hottest comics around in "Comedy Central Presents: 2008 Breakout Comedians." Every comedian knows that a good laugh is priceless so we've made sure these acts won't set you back a dime! What are you waiting for? This one is on the house!

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    The Best of Comedy Central Presents - Uncensored (2) (Episode 32)

    Air date: 2008-08-26

    Overview: A collection of Comedy Central Presents with shows from: Dave Attell (1999) Mike Birbiglia (2004) (1st special) Frank Caliendo (2004) Zach Galifianakis (2001) Stephen Lynch (2008) (2nd special) Patton Oswalt (1999) Nick Swardson (2006) (2nd special) Daniel Tosh (2002)

  • Poster for Roast Of Larry The Cable Guy

    Roast Of Larry The Cable Guy (Episode 33)

    Air date: 2009-03-15

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: This marks the first time that a previous roastmaster has become a roastee. For the first time Lisa Lampanelli was the Roastmaster.[9] On February 12, 2009, the roasters were announced to include Nick DiPaolo, Jeff Foxworthy, Greg Giraldo, Toby Keith, Jeffrey Ross, Reno Collier, Maureen McCormick, Warren Sapp, and Gary Busey. Bill Engvall made a pre-taped appearance. This was the first time that a roast was broadcast in high-definition.

  • Poster for Burned! The Roasts Most Outrageous Moments

    Burned! The Roasts Most Outrageous Moments (Episode 34)

    Air date: 2009-08-02

    Runtime: 42 min

    Overview: This one-hour show hosted by Greg Giraldo features the best moments of the Comedy Central Roasts of William Shatner, Bog Saget, Larry The Cable Guy, Flavor Flav, Denis Leary, Jeff Foxworthy, and Pamela Anderson.

  • Poster for Roast Of Joan Rivers

    Roast Of Joan Rivers (Episode 35)

    Air date: 2009-08-10

    Runtime: 64 min

    Overview: Roast Of Joan Rivers

  • Poster for Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments For A Sensual Evening

    Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments For A Sensual Evening (Episode 36)

    Air date: 2010-01-17

    Overview: Comedian Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated debut hour long standup special. The critically acclaimed standup and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) discusses topics ranging from sheets with fraudulent thread counts to the chubbiness of his young cousin Harris. Also included is a special encore performance from Raaaaaaaandy. This set is uncut and uncensored.

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    Best Of 2010 (Episode 37)

    Air date: 2010-02-12

  • Poster for Season 14 Sneak Peek

    Season 14 Sneak Peek (Episode 38)

    Air date: 2010-02-19

  • Poster for Roast Of David Hasselhoff

    Roast Of David Hasselhoff (Episode 39)

    Air date: 2010-08-15

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: Roast Of David Hasselhoff

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    Best Of 2011 (Episode 40)

    Air date: 2011-01-14

    Overview: Tune in to watch hilarious highlights of the 15th season of “COMEDY CENTRAL Presents” with sneak peeks from Al Jackson, Michael Kosta, Mike Vecchione, Louis Katz and many more.

  • Poster for Roast Of Donald Trump

    Roast Of Donald Trump (Episode 41)

    Air date: 2011-03-15

    Runtime: 64 min

    Overview: Donald Trump faces a gauntlet of celebrity insulters including Whitney Cummings, Lisa Lampanelli, Seth MacFarlane, Jeffrey Ross, Snoop Dogg, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and more.

  • Poster for Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

    Give It Up for Greg Giraldo (Episode 42)

    Air date: 2011-03-18

    Runtime: 41 min

  • Poster for Roast Of Charlie Sheen Preshow

    Roast Of Charlie Sheen Preshow (Episode 43)

    Air date: 2011-11-19

    Overview: Interviews and warm up foolery before the roast.

  • Poster for Roast Of Charlie Sheen

    Roast Of Charlie Sheen (Episode 44)

    Air date: 2011-11-19

    Overview: It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

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    The Bonnaroo Experience (Episode 45)

    Air date: 2012-06-12

    Overview: Didn't get to Bonnaroo this year? Don't worry, Comedy Central has your ticket! Tune in to see hosts Key and Peele, plus stand-up from Jon Dore, Natasha Leggero, Andy Daly, Judah Friedlander and Marc Maron from the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

  • Poster for Roast Of Roseanne

    Roast Of Roseanne (Episode 46)

    Air date: 2012-08-12

    Overview: Roasters include Jeff Ross, Tom Arnold, Katey Sagal, Carrie Fisher, Ellen Barkin, Anthony Jeselnik, Seth Green, Amy Schumer, Wayne Brady, and Gilbert Gottfried. Sarah Chalke, Alicia Goranson, and Michael Fishman will be in attendance. Sharon Stone had been announced as one of the roasters, but dropped out for unknown reasons prior to the event.

  • Poster for Roast Of James Franco

    Roast Of James Franco (Episode 47)

    Air date: 2013-09-02

    Overview: Comedy Central is rolling out the red carpet for the multi-hyphenated jack-of-all-trades James Franco. It will be executive produced by Miles Levy and Joel Gallen from Tenth Planet Productions, who also served as Executive Producer and Director of the Comedy Central Roasts Of Rosanne Barr, Charlie Sheen, and Donald Trump, as well as the Emmy®-nominated Comedy Central Roast Of William Shatner.

  • Poster for Roast Of Justin Bieber Preshow

    Roast Of Justin Bieber Preshow (Episode 48)

    Air date: 2015-03-30

    Overview: Roast Of Justin Bieber Preshow

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    Roast of Justin Bieber (Episode 49)

    Air date: 2015-03-30

    Overview: Several roasters, and the master himself Kevin Hart, make fun of Justin Bieber.

  • Poster for Roast of Rob Lowe

    Roast of Rob Lowe (Episode 50)

    Air date: 2016-09-05

    Overview: It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

  • Poster for Night of Too Many Stars

    Night of Too Many Stars (Episode 51)

    Air date: 2017-11-18

    Runtime: 86 min

  • Poster for Roast of Bruce Willis

    Roast of Bruce Willis (Episode 52)

    Air date: 2018-06-29

    Overview: Traditional comedy 'roast' where celebrities, comics and friends poke fun at actor Bruce Willis.

  • Poster for Last Laugh '04

    Last Laugh '04 (Episode 53)

    Air date: 2004-12-12

    Overview: Appearances by: Greg Giraldo, Norm Macdonald, Kathy Griffin, Colin Quinn, Andy Dick, and Zach Galifianakis. Modest Mouse performs "Float On" and Snoop Dogg w/ Pharrell perform "Drop It Like It's Hot."

  • Poster for Roast of Alec Baldwin

    Roast of Alec Baldwin (Episode 54)

    Air date: 2019-09-16

    Overview: Sean Hayes serves as roast master as it is Alec Baldwin’s turn in the hot seat. Robert De Niro, Jeff Ross, and Caitlyn Jenner among others take jabs at the actor/comedian.

  • Poster for Best of the Roast: Lowe, Flav, Anderson

    Best of the Roast: Lowe, Flav, Anderson (Episode 55)

    Air date: 2019-07-01

    Overview: Best of the roasts of Rob Lowe, Flavor Flav, and Pamela Anderson

  • Poster for Best of the Roast: Franco, Rivers, Sheen

    Best of the Roast: Franco, Rivers, Sheen (Episode 56)

    Air date: 2019-07-01

    Overview: Best of the roasts of James Franco, Joan Rivers, and Charlie Sheen

  • Poster for Best of the Roast: Hasselhoff, Cable Guy, Bieber

    Best of the Roast: Hasselhoff, Cable Guy, Bieber (Episode 57)

    Air date: 2019-07-01

    Overview: Best of the roasts of David Hasselhoff, Larry the Cable Guy, and Justin Bieber

  • Poster for Best of the Roast: Shatner, Saget, Trump

    Best of the Roast: Shatner, Saget, Trump (Episode 58)

    Air date: 2019-07-01

    Overview: Best of the roasts of William Shatner, Bob Saget, and Donald Trump

  • Poster for Jon Lajoie (Secret Stash)

    Jon Lajoie (Secret Stash) (Episode 59)

    Air date: 2010-06-06

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Lajoie filmed an episode of Comedy Central Presents on November 7, 2009. It premiered on March 5, 2010. The same special aired uncensored as part of Comedy Central's Secret Stash on June 6 featuring the world premiere of the video for his song "Pop Song".

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