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Season 1 – Bring the Funny

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Hosted by Amanda Seales, star comedians Kenan Thompson, Jeff Foxworthy and top social media personality Chrissy Teigen judge 40 undiscovered stand-up, variety and sketch comedy acts. The hopeful contestants compete for the biggest laughs as they perform their funniest sets, solo or in groups, live before the studio audience and judges' panel. The winning person or group takes home a grand prize of $250,000 and an invitation to perform at the world's premier international comedy festival, Just For Laughs, in Montreal.

Critics Reviews

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Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Feb 19, 2020
Though I may want more actual competition and less from the production (enough with the fake cheering!), I'm perfectly content with a show that gives talented people a national stage to try to make people laugh. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Jul 17, 2019
2/5
OK comedy competition has some language, sex jokes. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Jul 10, 2019
Between the judges and the occasionally-hilarious act, it's a fun summer watch that doesn't have to make you think too hard. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 28, 2025 11 funny NBC episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more chris o @RT59357224 May 1, 2020 A solid version of the talent show format featuring Stand-up, Sketch, Magic & Variety attempts on comedy with mixed results. Some strong performances from experienced comedians make sitting through some of the more one-dimensional performances worthwhile. The addition of magic as a category really feels out of place as even the funniest magicians are not comedians. The judging is a mixed bag as Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigan and Jeff Foxworthy try to find new ways to say similar things but I appreciated that the advice provided was positive but practical vs. the hyperbolic 'That performance changed my life' delivery on other talent shows. An entertaining watch but you might be better searching out a new stand up special if you're looking for the next big thing. See more Sep 12, 2019 Awful! The worse the act is, the louder the judges laugh. Are they on drugs? See more Sep 12, 2019 None, and I mean NONE, of the comedy on this show is funny. Ok, I laughed once, so 1/2 star. See more Sep 11, 2019 Awful, painful to watch! See more Sep 4, 2019 Can you do no stars?. Who puts Teigen on a show about comedy. Who puts Teigen on any show. No talent hack See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kenan Thompson

Judge

Chrissy Teigen

Judge

Jeff Foxworthy

Judge

Amanda Seales

Host

David Friedman

Executive Producer

Matilda Zoltowski

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 9, 2019 The Open Mic 1 Judges Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and Jeff Foxworthy search for the funniest comedy act around; in the open mic round's first night, sketch, variety and stand-up comedy acts from all over the world give it their all to make it to the next round. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 16, 2019 The Open Mic 2 The open mic round continues for the second night, as sketch, variety and stand-up comedy acts from all over the world give it their all to make it to the next round of the competition in hopes of ultimately winning the $250,000 grand prize. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 23, 2019 The Open Mic 3 The open mic round continues for the third night, as sketch, variety and stand-up comedy acts from all over the world give it their all to make it to the next round of the competition in hopes of ultimately winning the $250,000 grand prize. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 30, 2019 The Open Mic 4 In the final night of the open mic round, sketch, variety and stand-up comedy acts from all over the world give it their all to make it to the next round of the competition in hopes of ultimately winning the $250,000 grand prize. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 6, 2019 The Comedy Clash 1 The comedy clash round begins as the best acts from the open mic round go head-to-head; the winner of each clash, as chosen by the judges, will advance to the semifinal showcase and be one step closer to winning the $250,000 grand prize. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 13, 2019 The Comedy Clash 2 The comedy clash round continues with the best acts from the open mic round going head-to-head; the winner of each clash, as chosen by the judges, advances to the semifinal showcase and is one step closer to winning the $250,000 grand prize. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 20, 2019 The Comedy Clash 3 In the final night of the comedy clash round, the open mic round's best acts go head-to-head; the winner of each clash, as chosen by the judges, will advance to the semifinal showcase and be one step closer to winning the $250,000 grand prize. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 27, 2019 The Semi-Final Showcase 1 The remaining contestants from the comedy clash round face off in the semifinal showcase; the judges select two acts to move on to the finale, and America can vote to save one semifinalist. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 3, 2019 The Semi-Final Showcase 2 The remaining contestants from the comedy clash round face off in the semi-final showcase; the judges select two acts to move on to the finale, and America can vote to save one semi-finalist. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 10, 2019 The Finale The remaining finalists give it their all in one final performance to impress the judges and America, who will ultimately decide who wins the $250,000 grand prize and becomes the first-ever winner of "Bring the Funny." Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 17, 2019 The Finale Results The first-ever winner is crowned; former contestants and surprise guests celebrate the season in brand-new comedy performances and skits. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David Friedman, Matilda Zoltowski
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Variety, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 9, 2019
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