Drunk History 2013
What is Drunk History?
Drunk History is an American educational comedy television series that originally aired on Comedy Central beginning in 2013. The show features historical reenactments performed by notable actors and comedians, based on stories recounted by intoxicated narrators.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 9, 2013
- Last aired
- Aug 6, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Comedy Central
- Genres
- Comedy, Talk
- Updated
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Overview
Drunk History is an American educational comedy television series that originally aired on Comedy Central beginning in 2013. The show features historical reenactments performed by notable actors and comedians, based on stories recounted by intoxicated narrators. Created by Derek Waters, the series originated from a web series launched on Funny or Die in 2007. Each episode presents a unique and often humorous retelling of both well-known and lesser-known moments from American history. Host Derek Waters guides viewers through these inebriated accounts, which are brought to life by a rotating ensemble of celebrity guests and performers. The series is recognized for its unconventional approach to historical storytelling, combining comedy with education in an entertaining format. The show's premise relies on the premise that alcohol-induced storytelling can offer memorable and distinctive perspectives on the past. Throughout its run, it featured a wide array of cast members portraying various historical figures across different eras.
Should you watch it?
“Inebriated storytellers recount historical events while A-list actors perform reenactments of their tales.”
- unique storytelling format
- star-studded reenactments
- subjective historical accuracy
- profane language
Watch it if you enjoy unconventional comedy that blends historical facts with alcohol-fueled narration.
The program features adult language and themes due to the inebriated state of the narrators.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Washington D.C. Mytharc Jul 9, 2013
- E2 Chicago Core Jul 16, 2013
- E3 Atlanta Core Jul 23, 2013
- E4 Boston Core Jul 30, 2013
- E5 San Francisco Core Aug 6, 2013
- E6 Detroit Core Aug 13, 2013
- E7 Nashville Mytharc Aug 20, 2013
- E8 The Wild West Mytharc Aug 27, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Montgomery, AL Mytharc Jul 1, 2014
- E2 New York City Core Jul 8, 2014
- E3 American Music Core Jul 15, 2014
- E4 Baltimore Core Jul 22, 2014
- E5 Charleston Core Jul 29, 2014
- E6 Hollywood Core Aug 5, 2014
- E7 Hawaii Core Aug 12, 2014
- E8 Philadelphia Core Aug 19, 2014
- E9 Sports Heroes Mytharc Aug 26, 2014
- E10 First Ladies Mytharc Sep 2, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 New Jersey Mytharc Sep 1, 2015
- E2 Miami Core Sep 8, 2015
- E3 New Orleans Core Sep 15, 2015
- E4 Spies Core Sep 22, 2015
- E5 Cleveland Core Sep 29, 2015
- E6 Games Core Oct 6, 2015
- E7 Oklahoma Core Oct 13, 2015
- E8 Journalism Core Oct 20, 2015
- E9 Los Angeles Core Oct 27, 2015
- E10 New Mexico Mytharc Nov 3, 2015
- E11 Inventors Core Nov 10, 2015
- E12 Las Vegas Mytharc Nov 17, 2015
- E13 Space Mytharc Nov 24, 2015
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Great Escapes Mytharc Sep 27, 2016
- E2 Legends Core Oct 4, 2016
- E3 Bar Fights Core Oct 11, 2016
- E4 The Roosevelts Core Oct 18, 2016
- E5 Scoundrels Core Oct 25, 2016
- E6 Siblings Core Nov 1, 2016
- E7 Landmarks Core Nov 15, 2016
- E8 Food Core Nov 22, 2016
- E9 Hamilton Mytharc Nov 29, 2016
- E10 Shitshows Mytharc Dec 6, 2016
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Heroines Mytharc Jan 23, 2018
- E2 Dangerous Minds Core Jan 30, 2018
- E3 Game Changers Core Feb 6, 2018
- E4 Sex Core Feb 13, 2018
- E5 Civil Rights Core Feb 20, 2018
- E6 Underdogs Core Feb 27, 2018
- E7 Drunk Mystery Core Mar 6, 2018
- E8 World War II Core Jun 19, 2018
- E9 Heists Core Jun 26, 2018
- E10 Animals Core Jul 3, 2018
- E11 The Middle Ages Core Jul 10, 2018
- E12 Death Mytharc Jul 17, 2018
- E13 Halloween Mytharc Jul 24, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series features intoxicated storytellers recounting historical events while actors perform reenactments of the narratives.
Who appears in the show?
The series features A-list talent in the historical reenactment segments.
Are the stories historically accurate?
The show provides a unique take on historical events as told through the perspective of inebriated narrators.
What kind of history is covered?
The series covers both familiar and less familiar people and events from American history.
Is the show scripted?
The storytelling portion is unscripted as it relies on the accounts of inebriated narrators.