@midnight with Chris Hardwick: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of @midnight with Chris Hardwick Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Paul Scheer, Andrea Savage, Kumail Nanjiani
Jan 6, 2014
Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Scheer and Andrea Savage join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media c
Moshe Kasher, Grace Helbig, Doug Benson
Jan 7, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Doug Benson, Moshe Kasher, and Grace Helbig make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Ike Barinholtz, Jenny Slate, Tom Lennon
Jan 8, 2014
Ike Barinholtz, Jenny Slate, and Tom Lennon engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Kurt Braunohler, Kristen Schaal, Mike Lawrence
Jan 9, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Kurt Braunohler, Mike Lawrence, and Kristen Schaal on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Cristela Alonzo, Matt Braunger, Kyle Kinane
Jan 13, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Kyle Kinane, Matt Braunger and Cristela Alonzo make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Rory Scovel, Jon Dore, Beth Stelling
Jan 14, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Rory Scovel, Beth Stelling and Jon Dore on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Nikki Glaser, Ron Funches, Neal Brennan
Jan 15, 2014
Neal Brennan, Nikki Glaser and Ron Funches join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media conve
Paul F. Tompkins, Jen Kirkman, Mike Lawrence
Jan 16, 2014
Mike Lawrence, Jen Kirkman and Paul F. Tompkins engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Arden Myrin, Al Madrigal, Rob Heubel
Jan 20, 2014
Arden Myrin, Al Madrigal and Rob Heubel join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media conversa
Scott Aukerman, Weird Al Yankovic, Brian Posehn
Jan 21, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Weird Al Yankovic, Scott Aukerman and Brian Posehn make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Sean O'Connor, Annie Lederman, Julian McCullough
Jan 22, 2014
Julian McCullough, Sean O'Connor and Annie Lederman engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwic
Julie Klausner, Horatio Sanz, Jon Daly
Jan 23, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Julie Klausner, Jon Daly and Horatio Sanz on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Michael Showalter, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Michael Ian Black
Jan 27, 2014
Reunion of the 90's sketch show "The State", with nearly every cast member making an appearance.
Myq Kaplan, Jamie Lee, Steve Agee
Jan 28, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Myq Kaplan, Jamie Lee and Steve Agee make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Riki Lindhome, Jonah Ray, Kyle Dunnigan
Jan 29, 2014
Jonah Ray, Riki Lindhome and Kyle Dunnigan engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Brody Stevens
Jan 30, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar and Brody Stevens on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Megan Neuringer, Seth Herzog, Doug Benson
Feb 3, 2014
Doug Benson, Seth Herzog and Megan Neuringer join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media con
Arden Myrin, Nick Thune, Dana Gould
Feb 4, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Nick Thune, Dana Gould and Arden Myrin make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Sean Patton, Michelle Buteau, Moshe Kasher
Feb 5, 2014
Michelle Buteau, Sean Patton and Moshe Kasher engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Kurt Braunohler, Neko Case, James Adomian
Feb 6, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Neko Case, Kurt Braunohler and James Adomian on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Hannibal Buress
Feb 10, 2014
Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer and Hannibal Buress join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media
Nikki Glaser, Nate Bargatze, Dan Soder
Feb 11, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Dan Soder, Nate Bargatze and Nikki Glaser make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Matt Braunger, Aparna Nancherla, Ron Funches
Feb 12, 2014
Ron Funches, Matt Braunger and Aparna Nancherla engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Tom Lennon, Natasha Leggero, Brett Gelman
Feb 18, 2014
Tom Lennon, Natasha Leggero and Brett Gelman join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media con
Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts
Feb 19, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Matt Besser, Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Jen Kirkman, Jimmy Pardo, James Davis
Feb 20, 2014
Jen Kirkman, Jimmy Pardo and James Davis engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Ali Wong, Tommy Johnagin, Rob Delaney
Feb 24, 2014
Rob Delaney, Tommy Johnagin and Ali Wong join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media convers
Danny Pudi, Gillian Jacobs, Jim Rash
Feb 25, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi and Jim Rash make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Natasha Leggero, Andy Daly, Rob Corddry
Feb 26, 2014
Andy Daly, Natasha Leggero and Rob Corddry engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart, Mamrie Hart
Feb 27, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Kurt Braunohler, Chris Jericho, Andy Kindler
Mar 3, 2014
Chris Jericho, Andy Kindler and Kurt Braunohler join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media
Jason Sklar, Al Madrigal, Randy Sklar
Mar 4, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Al Madrigal, Randy Sklar and Jason Sklar make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Paul F. Tompkins, Maria Bamford, Paul Scheer
Mar 5, 2014
Paul F. Tompkins, Maria Bamford and Paul Scheer engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Jonah Ray, Wil Wheaton, Matt Mira
Mar 12, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Wil Wheaton, Matt Mira and Jonah Ray make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Nikki Glaser, Steve Agee, Kyle Kinane
Mar 13, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Nikki Glaser, Steve Agee and Kyle Kinane on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
W. Kamau Bell, Eliza Skinner, Hannibal Buress
Mar 24, 2014
W. Kamau Bell, Hannibal Buress and Eliza Skinner join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media
Todd Barry, Jenny Johnson, Mike Lawrence
Mar 25, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Jenny Johnson, Mike Lawrence and Todd Barry make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Seth Green, Rachel Bloom, Kevin Shinick
Mar 31, 2014
Seth Green, Kevin Shinick and Rachel Bloom join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media conve
Kumail Nanjiani, Thomas Middleditch, TJ Miller
Apr 1, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Kumail Nanjiani, Thomas Middleditch and TJ Miller make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Rhys Darby, Amber Tamblyn, Kurt Braunohler
Apr 2, 2014
Amber Tamblyn, Rhys Darby and Kurt Braunohler engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Patton Oswalt, Blaine Capatch, Brian Posehn
Apr 3, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn and Blaine Capatch on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Kerri Kenney-Silver, Nick Swardson, Marlon Wayans
Apr 21, 2014
Marlon Wayans, Nick Swardson and Kerri Kenney-Silver join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social m
Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Rob Heubel
Apr 22, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham and Rob Huebel make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Brandon Johnson, Paul Scheer, Andy Daly
Apr 23, 2014
Paul Scheer, Andy Daly and Brandon Johnson engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Thomas Lennon, April Richardson, Steve Agee
Apr 24, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Thomas Lennon, April Richardson and Steve Agee on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Matt Braunger, Mark Normand, Sara Schaefer
Apr 28, 2014
Sara Schaefer, Mark Normand and Matt Braunger join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media co
Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Kyle Kinane
Apr 29, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar and Kyle Kinane make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Rove McManus, Baron Vaughn, Adam Cayton-Holland
Apr 30, 2014
Rove McManus, Baron Vaughn and Adam Cayton-Holland engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick
Nikki Glaser, Jim Gaffigan, Todd Glass
May 1, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Jim Gaffigan, Nikki Glaser and Todd Glass on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Jamie Lee, Jared Logan, Dan St. Germain
May 5, 2014
Jamie Lee, Dan St. Germain and Jared Logan join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media conve
Scott Aukerman, Jerry Minor, James Adomian
May 6, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Scott Aukerman, James Adomian and Jerry Minor make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Marc Maron, Nate Bargatze, Natasha Leggero
May 7, 2014
Marc Maron, Nate Bargatze and Natasha Leggero engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Matt Besser, Lauren Lapkus, Rich Fulcher
May 8, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Matt Besser, Lauren Lapkus and Rich Fulcher on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Jonah Ray, Emily Gordon, Maronzio Vance
May 12, 2014
Jonah Ray, Emily Gordon and Maronzio Vance join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media conve
Mike Phirman, Weird Al Yankovic, Mamrie Hart
May 13, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Mike Phirman, Weird Al Yankovic and Mamrie Hart make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Burnie Burns, Gus Sorola, Gavin Free
May 14, 2014
Burnie Burns, Gus Sorola and Gavin Free engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Myq Kaplan, Emily Heller, James Davis
May 15, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Myq Kaplan, Emily Heller and James Davis on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Mike Lawrence, Kurt Braunohler, Fortune Feimster
May 19, 2014
Mike Lawrence, Kurt Braunohler and Fortune Feimster join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social me
Ron Funches, Brent Morin, Rick Glassman
May 20, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Brent Morin, Ron Funches and Rick Glassman make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Matt Jones, Whitney Cummings, Moshe Kasher
May 21, 2014
Moshe Kasher, Whitney Cummings and Matt Jones engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Jen Kirkman, Greg Fitzsimmons, Doug Benson
May 22, 2014
Matt Jones, Whitney Cummings and Moshe Kasher are the panelists.
Kristen Schaal, Max Silvestri, Nick Thune
Jun 3, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Max Silvestri, Nick Thune and Kristen Schaal make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Arden Myrin, Bobby Lee, Tim Simons
Jun 4, 2014
Arden Myrin, Bobby Lee and Tim Simons engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Paul F. Tompkins, Heather Anne Campbell, Brett Gelman
Jun 5, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Paul F. Tompkins, Brett Gelman and Heather Anne Campbell on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Rob Riggle, Ice Cube, Jimmy Tatro
Jun 10, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Rob Riggle, Ice Cube and Jimmy Tatro make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Tommy Johnagin, Maria Bamford, Jackie Kashian
Jun 11, 2014
Tommy Johnagin, Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick.
Jimmy Pardo, Ali Wong, Ian Edwards
Jun 12, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Ali Wong, Jimmy Pardo and Ian Edwards on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.
Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Erin Foley
Jun 17, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar and Erin Foley make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
David Wain, Michael Showalter, Michaela Watkins
Jun 18, 2014
David Wain, Michael Showalter and Michaela Watkins engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media. With host Chris Hardwick
Chris D'Elia, Will Sasso, Bryan Callen
Jun 19, 2014
In this extended episode of @midnight, Chris Hardwick puts contestants Chris D'Elia, Will Sasso and Bryan Callen on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to w
Jason Nash, Busy Phillips, Andy Daly
Jun 23, 2014
Jason Nash, Busy Philipps and Andy Daly join Chris Hardwick on a journey down the Internet wormhole, and compete to see who has the funniest take on the day's social media conversa
Nikki Glaser, Ron Funches, Doug Benson
Jun 24, 2014
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Doug Benson, Nikki Glaser and Ron Funches make comedy from the deepest, darkest recesses of social media and Internet culture.
Steve Byrne, Owen Benjamin, Roy Wood Jr.
Jun 25, 2014
Steve Byrne, Owen Benjamin and Roy Wood Jr. engage in a battle of wits, and a series of competitions, based on the best (and worst) of social media.
Harley Morenstein, Hannah Hart, Grace Helbig
Jun 26, 2014
Chris Hardwick puts contestants Grace Helbig, Harley Morenstein and Hannah on the spot to find the funny in online culture, from hashtags to weird reviews.