Drunk History Returns
Comedy Central revives Drunk History with three short-form episodes on YouTube.
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“Drunk History” began in 2007 as a Funny or Die web series created for Will Ferrell and Adam McKay before becoming a Comedy Central television series in July 2013.
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The series ran for six seasons through 2019; Comedy Central initially renewed it for a seventh season but reversed that decision in 2020 after pandemic-related production disruptions.
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The revival follows Comedy Central’s strategic shift away from live-action programming toward adult animation, which contributed to the original format being discontinued in 2020.
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The program won an Emmy for costumes and received roughly a dozen additional Emmy nominations during its original run.
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Creator Derek Waters said, “I’m so excited to be back making Drunk History again! We have a lot of catching up to do,” while Comedy Central executive Ari Pearce described the revival as part of the network’s effort to expand its reach across platforms.
Comedy Central is bringing back the Emmy-winning "Drunk History" with three new short-form episodes starting September 15 on its YouTube channel. TV Insider The revival marks the show's return nearly seven years after its 2019 finale, when TV Series Finale Comedy Central initially renewed it for a seventh season but cancelled it in 2020 due to pandemic disruptions.
The show pairs intoxicated narrators telling real historical events with comedic reenactments by an A-list cast. Bleeding Cool Meghan Trainor plays Madonna in the first episode, recreating her iconic "Like a Virgin" performance at the first MTV Video Music Awards, while other installments explore Frances Perkins and FDR's New Deal and a quirky battle over the world's largest ball of twine.
From Web Series to Emmy Winner
"Drunk History" started in 2007 as a Funny or Die web series created for Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. Broadway World It became a full Comedy Central television series in July 2013 and ran for six seasons through 2019, earning an Emmy for costumes and receiving roughly a dozen additional nominations.
Why the Show Disappeared and Why It's Back
Comedy Central shifted its strategy away from live-action programming toward adult animation around 2020. TV Series Finale This strategic move contributed to "Drunk History" being discontinued despite the network renewing it for season seven before reversing course due to pandemic production delays.
The YouTube revival reflects Comedy Central's effort to expand its reach across digital platforms. Creator Derek Waters said, "I'm so excited to be back making Drunk History again! We have a lot of catching up to do." Bleeding Cool Executive Ari Pearce called the return part of the network's broader platform strategy.
Star-Studded Cast Reunites for New Episodes
The ensemble includes Seth Green, Colin Hanks, Mae Whitman, Steve Agee, and "Weird Al" Yankovic. Yahoo News Narrators are Lisa Gilroy, Patton Oswalt, and Marisha Ray, bringing their drunken comedic spin to historical storytelling.
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