Dark Side of Comedy: Season 2

2023

From addiction and mental illness to self-destruction, this documentary series unveils the darker corners of the comedy circuit.

Where to watch Dark Side of Comedy: Season 2

Dark Side of Comedy: Season 2 is available to stream... More in Australia now on SBS On Demand.

Dark Side of Comedy: Season 2 episodes

Robin Williams

Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. While he was one... More of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues.

Sam Kinison

Sam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but... More his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dramatic downfall at the height of his massive success.

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the... More pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.

Carlos Mencia

Carlos Mencia was one of the biggest comics in America... More until accusations of joke theft led to one of the most dramatic downfalls in comedy history.

Phil Hartman

Phil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member,... More but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage that descended into a tragic murder-suicide.

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan survived drug-dealing, hyper-competitive SNL, and substance abuse. But... More a brutal car accident and two-week coma made him finally confront his childhood demons.

Family Matters

Family Matters was one of the most wholesome sitcoms of... More the 90s, but the success of the show led to issues for many cast members who are still dealing with trauma and addiction.

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres revolutionized TV with a unique brand of positive... More humor, but behind the scenes a massive controversy was brewing--one that would tarnish her image forever.

Norm MacDonald

On SNL and beyond, Norm MacDonald was legendary for his... More fearless comedy. But his controversial persona concealed a serious gambling problem and a secret that he took to his grave.

Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner was SNL's first female star. But her pioneering... More success was plagued by trauma, eating disorders, heartbreak and cancer, all of which she turned into comedy material.