Series synopsis
Bring the Funny is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC on July 9, 2019. It ended on September 17, 2019. It stars Amanda Seales, Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and Jeff Foxworthy.
The world’s best comedic acts perform in one competition, including stand-ups, sketch troupes, and comedic variety acts. Anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive a career-changing $250,000 prize package and see their name in lights in the “Bring the Funny” showcase.
Premise
The world’s best comedic acts perform in one competition, including stand-ups, sketch troupes, and comedic variety acts. Anyone who can make audiences laugh will have the chance to receive a career-changing $250,000 prize package and see their name in lights in the “Bring the Funny” showcase.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amanda Seales as Self - Host
- Kenan Thompson as Self - Judge
- Chrissy Teigen as Self - Judge
- Jeff Foxworthy as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- Andrea Lopez as Self
- Michael Longfellow as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | July 9, 2019 | September 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Open Mic 1 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 impress the judges and make it to the next round. |
July 9, 2019 |
| 2 | The Open Mic 2 | July 16, 2019 |
| 3 | The Open Mic 3 | July 23, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 17, 2019 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |