Black Comedy in America
Comedy
Talk
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac unite to make comedy magic, launching their careers into the stratosphere.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, December 19
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Thursday, December 19
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Friday, December 20
Eddie Murphy in the 80s
Season 1 • Episode 6
Eddie Murphy's emergence as a force on SNL, his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise.
Friday, December 20
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Friday, December 20
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Friday, December 20
Eddie Murphy in the 80s
Season 1 • Episode 6
Eddie Murphy's emergence as a force on SNL, his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise.
Friday, December 20
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Friday, December 20
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Friday, December 20
70s Sitcoms
Season 1 • Episode 3
A wave of hit sitcoms bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere.
Friday, December 20
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Friday, December 20
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Friday, December 20
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Friday, December 20
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Saturday, December 21
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Saturday, December 21
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Saturday, December 21
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Saturday, December 21
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Saturday, December 21
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Saturday, December 21
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Sunday, December 22
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Sunday, December 22
Eddie Murphy in the 80s
Season 1 • Episode 6
Eddie Murphy's emergence as a force on SNL, his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise.
Sunday, December 22
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Sunday, December 22
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Sunday, December 22
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Sunday, December 22
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Sunday, December 22
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Sunday, December 22
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Wednesday, December 25
Our Roots
Season 1 • Episode 7
The origin story of Black comedy includes slave tradition and breakout triumphs.
Wednesday, December 25
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Wednesday, December 25
Def Comedy Jam
Season 1 • Episode 2
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices.
Wednesday, December 25
The history of Black comedy and its impact on America; exploring its lore and legends.
Wednesday, December 25
Richard Pryor
Season 1 • Episode 5
Richard Pryor blazes a trail that includes transformational appearances.
Wednesday, December 25
70s Sitcoms
Season 1 • Episode 3
A wave of hit sitcoms bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere.
Wednesday, December 25
Eddie Murphy in the 80s
Season 1 • Episode 6
Eddie Murphy's emergence as a force on SNL, his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise.
Wednesday, December 25
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Wednesday, December 25
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Wednesday, December 25
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Wednesday, December 25
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Saturday, December 28
Def Comedy Jam
Season 1 • Episode 2
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan fuse a hip-hop sensibility with cutting-edge comedy voices.
Saturday, December 28
The history of Black comedy and its impact on America; exploring its lore and legends.
Saturday, December 28
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Saturday, December 28
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Saturday, December 28
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Sunday, December 29
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Sunday, December 29
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Wednesday, January 1
The Fresh Prince
Season 1 • Episode 8
A sitcom proves to be the perfect vehicle for the talents, personality, and charisma of Will Smith.
Wednesday, January 1
The Best Man
Season 1 • Episode 4
The quintessential Black romantic comedy inspire a rom-com boom.
Wednesday, January 1
Kevin Hart
Season 1 • Episode 9
Kevin Hart overcomes a series of early setbacks and hones his comedic voice to become a star.
Wednesday, January 1
Dave Chappelle
Season 1 • Episode 10
Dave Chappelle's uncompromising comic voice and vision fuel his ascent to major success.
Wednesday, January 1
The history of Black comedy and its impact on America; exploring its lore and legends.
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