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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Washington D.C. Jul 9, 2013
- E2 Chicago Jul 16, 2013
- E3 Atlanta Jul 23, 2013
- E4 Boston Jul 30, 2013
- E5 San Francisco Aug 6, 2013
- E6 Detroit Aug 13, 2013
- E7 Nashville Aug 20, 2013
- E8 The Wild West Aug 27, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Montgomery, AL Jul 1, 2014
- E2 New York City Jul 8, 2014
- E3 American Music Jul 15, 2014
- E4 Baltimore Jul 22, 2014
- E5 Charleston Jul 29, 2014
- E6 Hollywood Aug 5, 2014
- E7 Hawaii Aug 12, 2014
- E8 Philadelphia Aug 19, 2014
- E9 Sports Heroes Aug 26, 2014
- E10 First Ladies Sep 2, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 New Jersey Sep 1, 2015
- E2 Miami Sep 8, 2015
- E3 New Orleans Sep 15, 2015
- E4 Spies Sep 22, 2015
- E5 Cleveland Sep 29, 2015
- E6 Games Oct 6, 2015
- E7 Oklahoma Oct 13, 2015
- E8 Journalism Oct 20, 2015
- E9 Los Angeles Oct 27, 2015
- E10 New Mexico Nov 3, 2015
- E11 Inventors Nov 10, 2015
- E12 Las Vegas Nov 17, 2015
- E13 Space Nov 24, 2015
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Great Escapes Sep 27, 2016
- E2 Legends Oct 4, 2016
- E3 Bar Fights Oct 11, 2016
- E4 The Roosevelts Oct 18, 2016
- E5 Scoundrels Oct 25, 2016
- E6 Siblings Nov 1, 2016
- E7 Landmarks Nov 15, 2016
- E8 Food Nov 22, 2016
- E9 Hamilton Nov 29, 2016
- E10 Shitshows Dec 6, 2016
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Heroines Jan 23, 2018
- E2 Dangerous Minds Jan 30, 2018
- E3 Game Changers Feb 6, 2018
- E4 Sex Feb 13, 2018
- E5 Civil Rights Feb 20, 2018
- E6 Underdogs Feb 27, 2018
- E7 Drunk Mystery Mar 6, 2018
- E8 World War II Jun 19, 2018
- E9 Heists Jun 26, 2018
- E10 Animals Jul 3, 2018
- E11 The Middle Ages Jul 10, 2018
- E12 Death Jul 17, 2018
- E13 Halloween 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.