Comedy Central launched in 1991 with a focus on stand-up comedy, the show Mystery Science Theater 3000, and classic comedy movies. Over time, it became home to popular shows like South Park, The Daily Show, and Beavis and Butthead. However, not every show thrived on the network, and many were canceled too soon. There are several series that fans would love to see brought back.
7.) Detroiters
Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson have both found success since their time on the Comedy Central series, Detroiters. Robinson now leads the popular HBO Max show, The Chair Company, while Richardson is thriving in both live-action movies and animation. Detroiters followed Tim and Sam as partners at a Detroit ad agency, constantly searching for their next winning idea, and it was sadly canceled after just two seasons. Many fans online are now hoping the show will return, and it’s easy to see why. Beyond being one of Comedy Central’s most hilarious shows, Detroiters was genuinely heartwarming, with Tim and Sam sharing effortless comedic chemistry.
6.) Insomniac With Dave Attell
Many travel shows take viewers around the globe, but Insomniac with Dave Attell was unique. The show followed the acclaimed comedian as he explored the nightlife of cities across the U.S. and occasionally abroad. Its appeal came from discovering hidden gems in well-known places, all while enjoying Attell’s funny observations. Though the show ran for five seasons and Attell continues to perform stand-up, Insomniac deserves a comeback – and it’s about time it found a home on a streaming platform.
5.) Trigger Happy TV
Before I ever discovered the hilarious chaos of Impractical Jokers, there was Trigger Happy TV, and honestly, it was pranking on TV like nothing I’d ever seen before. It started over in England on the BBC, but thankfully Comedy Central brought it over here. It only lasted one season, but the pranks were so bizarre and over-the-top – kind of like Eric Andre’s show – that I think it would kill today if they brought it back. It seemed like a pretty simple show to make – just taking the pranks to the streets – but the best part was, it was seriously laugh-out-loud funny. It really stood out as one of Comedy Central’s best shows, in my opinion.
4.) Upright Citizens Brigade
The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) is hugely influential in improv comedy, largely because its founders established training centers across North America, nurturing a new wave of comedic talent. Their Comedy Central sketch show, featuring stars like Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, Matt Besser, and Ian Roberts, ran for three seasons and produced memorably quirky sketches that still hold up today. The UCB brand has the potential to revitalize sketch comedy, a format currently dominated by Saturday Night Live. Even though the original show ended in 2000, a revival could be very successful.
3.) TV Funhouse
As a longtime viewer of Saturday Night Live, I always enjoyed the animated shorts that would break up the live action sketches – especially those from TV Funhouse. So, when Comedy Central gave TV Funhouse its own series back in 2000, I was intrigued. What really set it apart was the live-action wraparound segments featuring host Doug Dale and his incredibly funny puppet pals – plus a real dog! It reminded me a lot of the creative energy of Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. Honestly, with TV Funhouse appearing less and less on SNL lately, I think bringing the Comedy Central version back would be a fantastic way to give those brilliant animated bits a proper home again.
2.) Michael & Michael Have Issues
While Stella and The State are more widely remembered, Michael & Michael Have Issues is a hilarious, but lesser-known, show from Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter. Though it only lasted seven episodes in its first season, there’s still room for the show to return. Both Black and Showalter have achieved greater success since this Comedy Central series originally aired, but their fantastic chemistry deserves another chance.
1.) Strangers With Candy
Comedy Central’s Strangers With Candy was truly unique. The show followed Amy Sedaris as Jerri Blank, a woman trying to turn her life around by getting her high school diploma. Despite running for three seasons, the hilarious story felt like it could have gone on much longer. Interestingly, Stephen Colbert – who later became a late-night television star – helped create the series. Now that his show is ending next year, he might have the time to revisit Jerri’s world.
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