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.
Comedy Central Presents (Season 3)
Lewis Black (2) (Episode 1)
Air date: 2000-06-07
Overview: Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Lewis Black.
Steve Marmel (Episode 2)
Air date: 2000-06-14
Overview: Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Steve Marmel.
Jeremy Hotz (Episode 3)
Air date: 2000-06-21
Overview: Jeremy Hotz can always find the worst in any situation, see him wallow in life's comical miseries in this half-hour special.
Dane Cook (Episode 4) 9.0
Air date: 2000-06-28
Overview: Rock n' roll junkie Dane Cook confesses his twisted desires and lets it all hang out in this no-holds barred half-hour special.
Kathleen Madigan (Episode 5)
Air date: 2000-07-05
Overview: Kathleen Madigan pokes holes in the theory of evolution and airline safety procedures in this half-hour stand-up special.
Jim Gaffigan (Episode 6)
Air date: 2000-07-12
Overview: Small-town boy Jim Gaffigan expresses his love for big city life and nature documentaries in this half-hour stand-up special.
Dom Irrera (Episode 7)
Air date: 2000-07-19
Overview: Tough guy Dom Irrera explores his Italian heritage of good food, drink and overbearing mothers in this half-hour special.
Ralph Harris (Episode 8)
Air date: 2000-07-26
Overview: Ralph Harris reveals just how dirty women really are and his secret desire to be handcuffed in this half-hour stand-up special.
Stephen Lynch (1) (Episode 9)
Air date: 2000-08-02
Overview: Stephen Lynch gets in touch with his inner child as he sings songs of friendship and prostitution in this half-hour special.
Greg Giraldo (1) (Episode 10)
Air date: 2000-08-09
Overview: Greg Giraldo takes on America's problems with obesity, prejudice and ratty strip clubs in this half-hour stand-up special.
Victoria Jackson (Episode 11)
Air date: 2000-08-16
Overview: Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Victoria Jackson.
Don D.C. Curry (Episode 12)
Air date: 2000-08-23
Overview: Don ""DC"" Curry offers some sage advice on raising kids and dealing with dysfunctional family members in this stand-up special.
Johnny Sanchez (Episode 13)
Air date: 2000-08-30
Overview: Johnny Sanchez tackles the problems of racial discrimation and the challenges being short in this half-hour stand-up special.
Brian Regan (Episode 14)
Air date: 2000-09-06
Overview: Brian Regan explains why real men don't work out or diet in this half-hour stand up special.
Judy Gold (Episode 15)
Air date: 2000-09-13
Overview: Judy Gold explains the pros and cons of being Jewish; alot of holidays and cranky mothers, in this half-hour stand-up special.
Arj Barker (1) (Episode 16)
Air date: 2000-09-20
Overview: Arj Barker discusses living in Australia along the dos and don'ts of relationships in this half-hour stand-up special.
