Series synopsis
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail is an American comedy television series that premiered on Comedy Central on July 24, 2014. It ended on November 22, 2016. It stars Jonah Ray Rodrigues and Kumail Nanjiani.
It's not just a comic book store; it's a comics store -- where the most-acclaimed talent gather for a night of comedy, on-stage and off. Join hosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjani as they give you an all-access pass to the hottest stand-up scene in town.
Premise
It's not just a comic book store; it's a comics store -- where the most-acclaimed talent gather for a night of comedy, on-stage and off. Join hosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjani as they give you an all-access pass to the hottest stand-up scene in town.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonah Ray Rodrigues as Self
- Kumail Nanjiani as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 24, 2014 | September 18, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 8 | June 30, 2015 | August 18, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 8 | September 27, 2016 | November 22, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The One with the Childhood Crushes Steve Agee, David Koechner, Neal Brennan and Moshe Kasher join hosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani for a night of stand-up in the back of a comic book store. |
July 24, 2014 |
| 2 |
The One with the Party Fouls Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani describe the worst party fouls they've committed and host stand-up from Emily Heller, Eugene Mirman, Jon Daly, Nick Offerman and T.J. Miller. |
July 31, 2014 |
| 3 |
The One with the Worst Jobs Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani discuss the worst jobs they've ever had and host performances from Marc Maron, James Adomian, Chris Hardwick and Justin Willman. |
August 7, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The One With the Replacement Hosts Andy Daly, Cameron Esposito, Hampton Yount, and Abbi & Ilana are featured on the show. |
June 30, 2015 |
| 2 |
The One with the Jacket Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani discuss Kumail's fancy new jacket; comics Sean Patton, Matt Braunger, Claudia O'Doherty, Adam Pally and Gil Ozeri. |
July 7, 2015 |
| 3 |
The One With the Little Girl Named Lucy Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani apologize to a young audience member; comics John Mulaney, Brent Weinbach and Brett Gelman perform. |
July 14, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The One with the Improv Troupe Jay Larson, Byron Bowers, Brian Posehn and Wild Horses (Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead and Lauren Lapkus) perform. |
September 27, 2016 |
| 2 |
The One with the Box of Pain Paul F. Tompkins, David Wain, Michelle Buteau and BAKED (Steve Agee and Brendon Small) perform. |
October 4, 2016 |
| 3 |
The One with More Dicks Maria Bamford, the Lucas Brothers, Martha Kelly and the Five Footprints (Joe DeRosa, Ron Funches, Drennon Davis, Rory Scovel) perform. |
October 11, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Comedy Central |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 24, 2014 |
| Last aired | November 22, 2016 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 00:01:00 |