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 5)
The Amazing Johnathan (Episode 1)
Air date: 2001-06-25
Overview: The Amazing Johnathan shows off his ""magic.""
Maria Bamford (1) (Episode 2)
Air date: 2001-07-02
Overview: Maria Bamford is a small town girl who hits the big time in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
The Sklar Brothers (1) (Episode 3)
Air date: 2001-07-09
Overview: Jason and Randy Sklar relive their teenage years in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Slovin & Allen (Episode 4)
Air date: 2001-07-16
Overview: Slovin & Allen put a new spin on old time comedy duos in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Louis Ramey (Episode 5)
Air date: 2001-07-30
Overview: Louis Ramey hits on race, politics, parties and women in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Tom Rhodes (1) (Episode 6)
Air date: 2001-08-06
Overview: Tom Rhodes explores the funny side of cultural differences in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Ted Alexandro (1) (Episode 7)
Air date: 2001-08-13
Overview: Ted Alexandro expresses frustration with his friends, job and love life in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Tony Woods (Episode 8)
Air date: 2001-08-20
Overview: Tony Woods adds a humorous twist to classic fairy tales in this Comedy Central stand-up special.
Tom Papa (1) (Episode 9)
Air date: 2001-08-27
Overview: Tom Papa brings everyone's dirty little secrets to light in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Louis C.K. (Episode 10)
Air date: 2001-09-03
Overview: Louis C.K. talks about life in New York City in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Bil Dwyer (Episode 11)
Air date: 2001-09-10
Overview: Bil Dwyer vents his frustration with married life and fatherhood in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Zach Galifianakis (Episode 12)
Air date: 2001-09-17
Overview: Zach Galifianakis dances and sings his way through this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Doug Stanhope (Episode 13)
Air date: 2001-09-24
Overview: Doug Stanhope goes into great detail about his late-night escapades in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Gary Valentine (Episode 14)
Air date: 2001-10-01
Overview: Gary Valentine talks about the hardships of being single in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Ardal O'Hanlon (Episode 15)
Air date: 2001-10-08
Overview: Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon jokes about his native country in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
Todd Glass (Episode 16)
Air date: 2001-10-15
Overview: Todd Glass takes a harsh look at some classic stand-up routines in this Comedy Central Presents stand-up special.
