About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Kevin Nealon
Aired 29 May 1999
Kevin Nealon considers cooking with wine and cross-country skiing across small countries in this half-hour comedy special.
2. Margaret Smith
Aired 5 June 1999
Margaret Smith shares her tactics for buying underwear and dealing with creditors in this half-hour stand-up special.
3. Mark Curry
Aired 12 June 1999
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Mark Curry.
4. Greg Proops
Aired 19 June 1999
Greg Proops contemplates the real reason the pilgrims left England in this half-hour stand-up special.
5. Hugh Fink
Aired 26 June 1999
Hugh Fink defends the great American traditions of useless first-base coaches and corrupt boxing in this stand-up special.
6. Kevin Meaney
Aired 3 July 1999
Comedy Central presents a half hour of stand-up from Kevin Meaney.
7. Dave Attell
Aired 10 July 1999
Dave Attell enlightens viewers on the finer aspects of drinking, brawling and blacking-out in this half-hour stand-up special.
8. Mario Cantone
Aired 17 July 1999
Mario Cantone obsesses over sensational trials and obnoxious figure skaters in this half-hour stand-up special.
9. Todd Barry (1)
Aired 24 July 1999
Todd Barry tests his theory that he's sexier than today's hot Hollywood hunks in this half-hour stand-up special.
10. Patton Oswalt
Aired 10 May 1999
Patton Oswalt explores the depravity of reality television in this half-hour standup special.
11. Elvira Kurt
Aired 29 May 1999
Elvira Kurt remembers a time when jungle-gyms were dangerous and tampons didn't have websites in this half-hour special.
12. Jack Coen
Aired 4 September 1999
Jack Coen considers the pros and cons of aging, fatherhood and vasectomies in this half-hour stand-up special.