Seasons & Episodes
Chris Farley
Struggling with addiction and a dangerously low self-image, Chris Farley’s old friends at Saturday Night Live conspire
Andrew Dice Clay
In the late 80s Andrew Dice Clay was one of the biggest comedians on the planet. His controversial brand of comedy found
Roseanne Barr
Brash, bold, and hilariously funny, Roseanne Barr made a name speaking her mind. And that very same impulse may have cos
Artie Lange
Artie Lange enjoyed mainstream success as a comedian on TV and radio, but his addiction to heroin, coupled with childhoo
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor confronted America with brutal honesty like no other comic. But while he fought for a voice on stage, he w
Dustin Diamond
Dustin Diamond found fame as a lovable geek on Saved By The Bell. But when it ended, Dustin was lost, descending into on
Greg Giraldo
How comedian Greg Giraldo's career, and life, is sabotaged by a toxic mix of addiction and self-loathing.
Brett Butler
How Brett Butler gained everything, only to lose it all.
Freddie Prinze
A working class Peurto Rican kid, Freddie Prinze exploded onto the comedy scene but his overnight fame came to an abrupt
Maria Bamford
How Maria Bamford channels her mental illness into comedy, and encourages others to do the same.
Robin Williams
Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling p
Sam Kinison
Sam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dram
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, sel
Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia was one of the biggest comics in America until accusations of joke theft led to one of the most dramatic d
Phil Hartman
Phil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member, but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage t
Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan survived drug-dealing, hyper-competitive SNL, and substance abuse. But a brutal car accident and two-week c
Family Matters
Family Matters was one of the most wholesome sitcoms of the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with a unique brand of positive humor, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was
Norm MacDonald
On SNL and beyond, Norm MacDonald was legendary for his fearless comedy. But his controversial persona concealed a serio
Gilda Radner
Gilda Radner was SNL's first female star. But her pioneering success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak
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