Def Comedy Jam 1992
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 7, 1992
- Format
- 11 seasons · 77 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~77 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan
- Network
- HBO
★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 Comedy 11 seasons · 77 eps Ended
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What is Def Comedy Jam?
Def Comedy Jam is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 77
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 7, 1992
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Format
- 11 seasons · 77 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- HBO
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Def Comedy Jam is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by HBO. Current status: Ended. Spans 11 seasons and 77 tracked episodes.
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“Russell Simmons produces this HBO stand-up comedy television series.”
Reasons to watch
- helped launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians
- produced by Russell Simmons
Keep in mind
- original run ended on January 1, 1997
Watch it if you want to see stand-up comedy from an HBO television series.
The series is rated 14+.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Steve White, Derrick Fox, Yvette Wilson, Joe Torry Mytharc Mar 7, 1992
- E2 Ricky Harris, Reggie McFadden, Anthony J. Brown, Adele Givens Core
- E3 Bernard Jeffrey McCollough (Bernie Mac), Steve Harvey, Vince D. Rodney Winfield Core
- E4 Laura Hayes, Bill Bellamy, Ted Carpenter, George Rogers (G.I. George) Core
- E5 Pierre Edwards, D.L. Hughley, A.J. Jamal, Marva Moncrieffe (Simply Marvalous) Core
- E6 William Wilson, Michael Colyar, Tony Brown, Ajai Sanders Core
- E7 Robin Montague, Tommy Chunn, James Stephens III, Tony Woods Mytharc
- E8 Reynaldo Rey, Eddie Griffin, Darcel Blagmon (Fat Doctor), Arceneaux & Mitchell Mytharc
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Alonzo Jones (Hamburger), Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, Kevin Anthony Mytharc Aug 8, 1992
- E2 Cedric the Entertainer, Andre Covington, Angela Means Core Aug 15, 1992
- E3 Lester Barrie, Royale, JB Smoove, and Myra J Core Aug 22, 1992
- E4 Chinnita Morris (Chocolate), Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, Mystro Clark Core Aug 29, 1992
- E5 Buddy Lewis, Chriss Charles, Marc Knox (Flex), Ken Cox Core Sep 5, 1992
- E6 George Willborn, Bill Bellamy, Kenny Howell, J'Vonne Pearson Core Sep 12, 1992
- E7 Charles Cozart, Kevin Lee, Adele Givens, Anthony Johnson Core Sep 19, 1992
- E8 Karen Addison, Michael Colyar, Terrence Bruton (Jay), Mike Bonner Core Sep 26, 1992
- E9 Aries Spears, Arnez E. Johnson (Arnez J.), William Stephenson, Ellen Cleghorne Core Oct 10, 1992
- E10 Kahil Shkymba (The Great Kris Kringle), Marva Moncrieffe (Simply Marvalous), Bradley Lowery, Jonathan Slocumb Core Oct 17, 1992
- E11 Terry Willis (Terry Tuff), Joe Torry, Thea Vidale, Melvin George III Mytharc Oct 24, 1992
- E12 Rushion McDonald, Brandon Bowlin, Ted Carpenter, T.P. Hearn Mytharc Oct 31, 1992
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Daniel Gardner, Chris Thomas, Mark Jackson (Faceman), Tracey Morgan Mytharc Jul 10, 1993
- E2 Garfield, Sheryl Underwood, Chris Tucker, Warren Hutcherson Core Jul 17, 1993
- E3 Carl Strong, Adele Givens, Cortez W. Jackson (Cortez), Dave Edwards Core Jul 24, 1993
- E4 Bill Hill, Chriss Charles, Kool Bubba Ice, Darryl Littleton (D'Militant) Core Jul 31, 1993
- E5 Faizon Love, Reggie McFadden, Royale Watkins, Yvette Wilson Core Aug 7, 1993
- E6 Mark Wheatle, Terry Hodges, Joe Torry, Wan Dexter Core Aug 14, 1993
- E7 Gordon Brown III (Doo Doo Brown), Steve Harvey, Lenny Varnedoe, Warren Thomas Core Aug 21, 1993
- E8 Andrew Ford (Downtown Tony Brown), Ardie Foqua, Melanie Comacho Core Aug 28, 1993
- E9 Rickey Smiley, Laura Hayes, Dante Carter, Sherman Golden Core Sep 4, 1993
- E10 Marvin Thomas, Henry Welch, Ricky Harris, Blair Shannon Core Sep 11, 1993
- E11 Lester Bibbs, Ted Carpenter, Cory Z. Miller (Zooman), Edwonda White Mytharc Sep 18, 1993
- E12 Doug Starks, Arnez E. Johnson (Arnez J.), T.J. McGhee, Cathy Melton Mytharc Sep 25, 1993
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc
- E2 Episode 2 Core
- E3 Episode 3 Core
- E4 Episode 4 Core
- E5 Episode 5 Core
- E6 Episode 6 Core
- E7 Episode 7 Core
- E8 Episode 8 Core
- E9 Episode 9 Core
- E10 Episode 10 Core
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc
- E2 Episode 2 Core
- E3 Episode 3 Core
- E4 Episode 4 Core
- E5 Episode 5 Core
- E6 Episode 6 Core
- E7 Episode 7 Core
- E8 Episode 8 Core
- E9 Episode 9 Core
- E10 Episode 10 Core
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc
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Frequently asked questions
What network aired Def Comedy Jam?
Def Comedy Jam is an HBO television series.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Russell Simmons.
When did the original run take place?
The original run was from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997.
Did the show return after its original run?
The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006.
What impact did the show have on comedians?
Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
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