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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy Season 1

Every episode of Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dark Side of Comedy Season 1!

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Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 1 - Chris Farley
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #1 - Chris Farley

    S1:E1

    Struggling with addiction and a dangerously low self-image, Chris Farley’s old friends at Saturday Night Live conspired to help save the falling star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 2 - Andrew Dice Clay
    6.2/10(168 votes)

    #2 - Andrew Dice Clay

    S1:E2

    In the late 80s Andrew Dice Clay was one of the biggest comedians on the planet. His controversial brand of comedy found a huge base with white men in America... but at what cost?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 3 - Roseanne Barr
    6.8/10(113 votes)

    #3 - Roseanne Barr

    S1:E3

    Brash, bold, and hilariously funny, Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind. And that very same impulse may have cost her her career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 4 - Artie Lange
    7.6/10(118 votes)

    #4 - Artie Lange

    S1:E4

    Artie Lange enjoyed mainstream success as a comedian on TV and radio, but his addiction to heroin, coupled with childhood traumas, threatened to thwart his ambition... and his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 5 - Richard Pryor
    7.6/10(104 votes)

    #5 - Richard Pryor

    S1:E5

    Richard Pryor confronted America with brutal honesty like no other comic. But while he fought for a voice on stage, he was losing his own battle to drugs and family trauma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 6 - Dustin Diamond
    7.4/10(92 votes)

    #6 - Dustin Diamond

    S1:E6

    Dustin Diamond found fame as a lovable geek on Saved By The Bell. But when it ended, Dustin was lost, descending into one tragic chapter after another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 7 - Greg Giraldo
    7.7/10(88 votes)

    #7 - Greg Giraldo

    S1:E7

    How comedian Greg Giraldo's career, and life, is sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 8 - Brett Butler
    7.5/10(89 votes)

    #8 - Brett Butler

    S1:E8

    How Brett Butler gained everything, only to lose it all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 9 - Freddie Prinze
    7.0/10(84 votes)

    #9 - Freddie Prinze

    S1:E9

    A working class Peurto Rican kid, Freddie Prinze exploded onto the comedy scene but his overnight fame came to an abrupt end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dark Side of Comedy Season 1 Episode 10 - Maria Bamford
    7.1/10(77 votes)

    #10 - Maria Bamford

    S1:E10

    How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chris Farley" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of Comedy" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 168 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/16/2022. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Andrew Dice Clay".