Hook Up With Comedy This July for a Hot Heap of All-New and Returning Series

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• Kick off Canada Day with an American road trip. ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY is hitting the road for a second season starting Monday, July 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
• INSIDE AMY SCHUMER wraps up its first season on Tuesday, July 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
• Get a knowledge buzz with the series premiere of DRUNK HISTORY on Tuesday, July 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, followed by Season 2 of THE JESELNIK OFFENSIVE at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
• Set a bulls-eye on Wednesday, July 17 for the series premiere of BOUNTY HUNTERS at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Then settle in for SIT DOWN, SHUT UP at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
• The stand-ups takes a seat for the Season 2 finale of THE HALF HOUR, airing Friday, July 19 at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT.
• End the month with the special two-part premiere of GABRIEL IGLESIAS: ALOHA FLUFFY, with Part 1 airing Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with Part 2 on Saturday, July 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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Below is a chronological listing of Comedy’s premieres, finales, and specials for July. All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT; visit TheComedyNetwork.ca to confirm local broadcast times and for the full broadcast schedule). 

Monday, July 1

10 p.m. – ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY – “Alaska Road Trip” *Season 2 Premiere*

Larry the Cable Guy is back! This season, the blue-collar comedian and his faithful television crew are on a coast-to-coast road trip hunting down all the things that make the United States great. In the premiere episode, Larry travels to Alaska where he attempts to bust moose poachers, uncovers Alaskan greatness, and drops in unannounced on Sarah Palin, the city of Wasilla’s most famous citizen.

Tuesday, July 2

10:30 p.m. – INSIDE AMY SCHUMER – *Season 1 Finale*

Amy wakes up in bed with two guys, and tries to discover the perfect sex tip. She also competes on a reality show.

Tuesday, July 9

10 p.m. – DRUNK HISTORY *Series Premiere*

DRUNK HISTORY presents historical re-enactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. Host Derek Waters (Hall Pass), along with an ever-changing cast of guest actors including Connie Britton (NASHVILLE), Michael Cera (Arrested Development), Nathan Fielder (NATHAN FOR YOU), Bill Hader (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Aubrey Plaza (PARKS AND RECREATION), Winona Ryder (Black Swan), Bradley Whitford (TROPHY WIFE), and Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), among others, lead viewers though each historical event.

10:30 p.m. – THE JESELNIK OFFENSIVE *Season 2 premiere*

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik is back and ready to take on more bizarre and head-turning headlines, as he’s joined by fellow comedians Amy Schumer (INSIDE AMY SCHUMER) and Jim Norton (LOUIE) in the premiere episode. Recurring segments this season include “Sacred Cow,” during which Jeselnik takes on topics that are too sensitive to make jokes about, and then makes jokes about them, and audience-participation games including “Where is Your God Now?,” which asks different religious groups what offends them and why.

Wednesday, July 17

10 p.m. – BOUNTY HUNTERS – “Three Rednecks and a Baby” *Series Premiere*

In the new animated series, Jeff (Jeff Foxworthy, ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5^TH GRADER), Bill (Bill Engvall, THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW), and Larry (Larry the Cable Guy, Cars) set a trap for Beaumont Boudreaux, a fugitive survivalist who lives in Skeeter Swamp. When their sting operation goes awry, Boudreaux escapes in a stolen minivan, and the boys chase him into the swamp where his car gets a flat causing him to flee into the brush. As they get ready to search the swamp, Jeff discovers there’s a baby in the stolen minivan. Day stretches into night and the challenges of caring for a crying baby and catching Boudreaux test the guys’ friendship and ability to work as a team.

10:30 p.m. – SIT DOWN, SHUT UP – “Pilot” *Series Premiere*

Acting Principal Susan Sezno (Kenan Thompson, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE) is threatening to fire one of the teachers of Knob Haven High School due to budget cuts. Meanwhile, Vice Principal Proszakian (Will Forte, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE) ingests pills that are suspected to be steroids.

Friday, July 19

12:30 p.m. – THE HALF HOUR – *Season 2 Finale*

THE HALF HOUR shines the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians today. Season 2 finishes with a half-hour stand-up special featuring Sean Patton.

Saturday, July 20 (Part 1)

9 p.m. – GABRIEL IGLESIAS: ALOHA FLUFFY – “Part 1” *Special Premiere*

ALOHAAAAA! Internationally acclaimed comedian Gabriel Iglesias returns with a stand-up special taped at Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre Center. Fluffy brings the house down yet again in this two-part special with his unique and animated show that has made him popular among fans of all ages.

Saturday, July 27 (Part 2)

9 p.m. – GABRIEL IGLESIAS: ALOHA FLUFFY – “Part 2” *Special Premiere*

Gabriel Iglesias returns with Part 2 of his unique and animated show, GABRIEL IGLESIAS: ALOHA FLUFFY, taped at Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre Center.

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For more information, please contact:

Jesse Wanagas, The Comedy Network, 416.384.3193 or jesse.wanagas@bellmedia.ca

Andrea Allen, The Comedy Network, 416.384.5375 or andrea.allen@bellmedia.ca