Def Comedy Jam is a HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.

Russell Simmons' name is in the title -- he's an executive producer -- but it's JB Smoove who is front and center as host of this stand-up showcase, which features a roster of rising comics and veteran stars doing their thing. Smoove gets into the act as well with new material, and JB also gives viewers an added bonus by performing in pre-taped sketches woven into each episode.

A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.

Get to know six comedians who are staging a stand-up laugh riot. Killjoy Comedy puts the mic in front of comics who are re-writing the old insult comedy playbook.

When an aspiring blind comedian goes after his dreams, it's him and his best friend with cerebral palsy against the world, no matter what runs them over.

Set in New York, and based on the life and stand-up comedy of John Mulaney, this multi-camera laffer follows an aspiring comedian coming of age under the influence of his boss, his roommates and his neighbors.

Comedian Bert Kreischer hosts a cooking show with guests from the comedy world.

A woman from Atlanta finds herself in conservative middle America where she lives her life as a reluctant suburban mom.

Famous comedians talk about the acts that were the turning points in their careers.

Produced by Cuatro in collaboration with 100 Balas, the Flipy producer responsible for the season's revelation series, “Chiringuito de Pepe”, Flo and Dani will act as masters of ceremonies in “Sopa de Gansos”, an original and surprising television show with humor as the absolute protagonist directed by Eduardo Aldán (“Espinete does not exist”, “Caiga who falls”). "Sopa de Gansos" will be a great television show where you can enjoy comedy in all its forms.

The hosts will lead top comedians in a chaotic battle of wits and endurance. A room devoid of laughter, where comedians armed with jokes and timing engage in a high-stakes battle to survive longer.

A diverse group of up-and-coming comedians perform 15-minute sets in this stand-up comedy showcase series.

Global stand-up comedy series features a diverse set of comics from 13 regions bringing their perspectives on what's funny around the world.

In front of an audience, comedians face off in all-out comedy duels. Three Judges decide the fates of the 16 comedians, until only one is left. In this arena, every blow is allowed … especially the low ones!

At 26, Wu Xiuya has a stable job and a seemingly perfect life with her ambitious boyfriend, Zheng Hao. But after he makes big decisions—her job transfer, proposal, and housing—without consulting her, Wu Xiuya finally speaks up, finding unexpected freedom on stage at a comedy bar. Encouraged by the laughter and support from new friends in stand-up, she discovers a place where she can fully express herself, leading her toward a new chapter.