Series synopsis
Breaking News: No Laugh Newsroom is an American comedy television series that premiered on YouTube on July 7, 2018. It ended on October 15, 2024. It was created by Mike Trapp.
In this newsroom, breaking means losing. Our reporters don't know what's about to be on the teleprompter, and every laugh is a point against them.
Premise
In this newsroom, breaking means losing. Our reporters don't know what's about to be on the teleprompter, and every laugh is a point against them.
Premise: The only news team that doesn't know whats on the teleprompter before they read it.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Jon Gabrus as Bob We-Had-A-Baby-It's-A-Boy
- Lou Wilson as Taffy Moops
- Emily Axford as Bob Sauce
- Ryan Anthony Martin as Amy Schumer
- John Milhiser as Dump Salad
- Brian Huskey as Walter Hollandaise
- Jessica Clemons as Danny Number Five
- Mary Holland as Bethany Trash
- Lauren Lapkus as Tina Hawk
- Siobhan Thompson as O.K. Simpson
- David Kerns as Sumptuous Creem
- Caldwell Tanner as Kelly "Handsome" Murano
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 108 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | July 7, 2018 | June 25, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 23 | September 9, 2019 | February 24, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 25 | March 2, 2020 | August 24, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 8 | April 30, 2021 | August 6, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 16 | August 20, 2021 | March 18, 2022 |
| Season 6 | 17 | June 12, 2023 | January 22, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 15 | April 2, 2024 | October 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Don't Laugh Newsroom Challenge Our reporters have no idea what they're about to read off their Teleprompter. If they laugh, they lose. |
July 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Don't Laugh Newsroom Challenge: Episode 2 The only news team that doesn't know what they're about to read is back with an alarming teen trend. |
August 2, 2018 |
| 3 |
Don't Laugh News: Bed Bug Alert! Ally, Grant, Trapp, and Emily Axford are here with all the info you could ever need on bed bugs and much, much more. |
September 4, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bummer Tornado Destroys Cool Jail Amy Vorpahl and Erika Ishii's top story tonight: Mike Trapp is a little bitch. |
September 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Freaky Lobsters Form Fashion Fad John Milhiser and Jess Ross break a scandal about a sexy photo on a computer in Japan. |
September 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
Unimpressive Colleges Join Cheating Scandal Shukri Abdi and Tao Yang report on summertime fun while Jess does the impression of her life. |
October 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
YMCA Water Is Only 1% Water (99% Old People Hair) Raph & Carolyn hold weights and wear a mouth prop for the entire episode. The traffic news blows up. |
March 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
News Anchor Wants to Sell You His Smelly Car Carolyn ignores the weather to pitch her screenplay. Raph tells a starchy story about girl's sports. |
March 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
“I Hate My Kids” Says Most Moms Ryan Creamer & Trapp report on a saucy skating event. Elaine Carroll freestyle raps about Netflix. |
March 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Cavalcade of Carreys Jim Carrey and Drew Carey talk Gen Z, while ventriloquist doll Chris Pine offers some food opinions. |
April 30, 2021 |
| 2 |
Grant Anthony O'Brien Has a Mouthful of Water The news crew discuss the many insecurities of Grant O'Brien, who has a mouthful of water. |
May 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Bartending, Improv, and Other Trends of 2011 The news crew talks corgi butts, National Call Your Dead Grandma Day, and the Pulitzer surprise. |
May 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Horny for Every Fictional Car Alfred and Lily are horny for Sandra Bullock, Amy clowns around, and Christine draws a suspect. |
August 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
Sam Reich Launches Dropout America Brennan, Katie, Carolyn, and Sam explore the real Sam Reich. |
September 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
It's a Classic Virgin Tradition Lily, Brennan, Erika, and Trapp navigate the uncomfortable world of kissing and oyster shucking. |
September 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dropout America 2 Lily, Elaine, and Raph examine why Sam wants to buy Tumblr and what exactly is Dropout.tv? |
June 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Who Is the Real Raphael Chestang? Tao, Carolyn, and Lily investigate why Raph lied about his upbringing. |
June 26, 2023 |
| 3 |
You're Gonna Need a Quenelle-ing Spoon for That Erika, Aabria, Carolyn and Becca are here for some good eatin' and good times. |
July 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dropout America 3 Sam announces Dropout Gaming and sells his patented Adreno-Nut with accompaniment from Brian's soundboard. |
April 2, 2024 |
| 2 |
Have You Seen My Pa? The news team head to the county fair and investigate the world of rodeos. |
April 16, 2024 |
| 3 |
You Can Be Kinky and Play Basketball Ruha explains why the Winter Olympics suck while Ally shows off their dunking skills. |
April 30, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2018 |
| Last aired | October 15, 2024 |
| Runtime | 7 minutes |
| Status | ended |