“Another Period” Series Premiere, Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Before others claimed their fame, there was one American family that stood for all that was spoiled, shameless and stupid. Meet the Bellacourts – Newport, RI’s first family of the Gilded Age. They are The Original Ballers. They have tons of money, live in a big-ass mansion and employ a whole team of Fonzworth Bentleys. However, the Bellacourts’ servants have to do a lot more than hold umbrellas.
“The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail” Season 2 Premiere, Tuesday, June 30th at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
The eight-episode, half-hour series returns for a second season with an all-access pass to Los Angeles’ hottest stand-up comedy show, drawing some of the biggest names in comedy as they experiment with new bits onstage and hang out backstage. The show is shot documentary style at the Nerdist Showroom in the back of Meltdown Comics, Los Angeles’ premiere comic book store. The second season features performances by Matt Braunger, Fred Armisen, Andy Daly, Nick Thune, Pete Holmes, Al Madrigal, Ron Funches, John Mulaney, Bridget Everett, Ken Marino, Hannibal Buress and many more comedy heavyweights and up-and-comers.
“Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live at Brazos County Jail” World Premiere, Saturday, June 13th at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT
“Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live at Brazos County Jail” is a compelling, funny, unfiltered look at life in an orange jumpsuit. In this special, Ross touches on the controversial topics surrounding incarceration in America such as race, the use of solitary confinement and the death penalty. Ross was allowed to spend three days at the Brazos County Jail and experienced firsthand how inmates survive behind bars. From playing basketball in the yard to spending time in solitary himself, Ross gets up close and personal with the inmates, hears their stories, performs a stand-up show for them and even roasts a group of both male and female inmates. Jeff also speaks with numerous detention officers at the facility, learns about their inmate behavior management philosophy and sees firsthand how challenging their jobs can be.
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” CC Premieres Return Thursday, June 25th AT 10 P.M. AND 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
The half-hour comedy series returns to Comedy Central with back-to-back episodes on June 25 at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. At 10, the gang tries to beat Wade Boggs’s record of 70 beers on a cross-country flight. At 10:30, the gang decides to start a group-dating service at Paddy’s.
“Wanderlust” Network Premiere, Saturday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT
Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston star in this laugh-out-loud comedy about leaving it all behind. After George (Rudd) loses his high-stress Manhattan job, he and his wife, Linda (Aniston), hit the road and wind up crashing at Elysium, a free-spirited community of hippies, tree-huggers and the occasional nudist. Featuring an all-star ensemble cast including Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman and Alan Alda.
