Series synopsis
The Opposition with Jordan Klepper is an American comedy news talk television series that premiered on Comedy Central on September 25, 2017. It ended on June 28, 2018. It stars Niccole Thurman, Josh Sharp, Aaron Jackson and Jordan Klepper.
A satire of the hyperbolic, conspiracy-laden noise machine that is the alternative-media landscape on both the right and left.
Premise
A satire of the hyperbolic, conspiracy-laden noise machine that is the alternative-media landscape on both the right and left.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Niccole Thurman as Citizen Journalist
- Josh Sharp as Citizen Journalist
- Aaron Jackson as Citizen Journalist
- Jordan Klepper as Himself - Host
- Laura Grey as Citizen Journalist
- Kobi Libii as Citizen Journalist
- Tim Baltz as Citizen Journalist
Guest cast
- Hari Kondabolu as Himself
- Richard Painter as Self
- Ted Lieu as Self
- Pramila Jayapal as Self
- Jason Kander as Self
- Asha Rangappa as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 128 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 128 | September 25, 2017 | June 28, 2018 |
| Season 2017 | 0 | September 25, 2017 | December 14, 2017 |
| Season 2018 | 0 | January 2, 2018 | June 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kurt Andersen Jordan discusses the alternative media's unique viewpoints, introduces his team of Citizen Journalists and sits down with author Kurt Andersen. |
September 25, 2017 |
| 2 |
Neal Katyal Jordan offers tips for reclaiming football, Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp discuss what liberals don't get about humor, and attorney Neal Katyal talks about Trump's travel ban. |
September 26, 2017 |
| 3 |
Ruth Marcus Jordan examines the results of the Alabama Senate primary, determines which numbers can be trusted and chats with journalist Ruth Marcus. |
September 27, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kurt Andersen Jordan discusses the alternative media's unique viewpoints, introduces his team of Citizen Journalists and sits down with author Kurt Andersen. |
September 25, 2017 |
| 2 |
Neal Katyal Jordan offers tips for reclaiming football, Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp discuss what liberals don't get about humor, and attorney Neal Katyal talks about Trump's travel ban. |
September 26, 2017 |
| 3 |
Ruth Marcus Jordan examines the results of the Alabama Senate primary, determines which numbers can be trusted and chats with journalist Ruth Marcus. |
September 27, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Natasha Bertrand Jordan honors American hero Guy Fieri, imagines the possibilities for a MAGA Football League with Tim Baltz and chats with journalist Natasha Bertrand. |
January 2, 2018 |
| 2 |
Jeff Goodell Jordan breaks down President Trump and Steve Bannon's public feud, talks to Laura Grey about the U.S.'s mean girl tactics and sits down with author Jeff Goodell. |
January 3, 2018 |
| 3 |
David Miliband David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and author of "RESCUE: Refugees and the Political Crisis of Our Time." |
January 4, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Comedy Central |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 2017 |
| Last aired | June 28, 2018 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 23:30:00 |