Why? With Hannibal Buress (2015–2015)

TV ShowEndedComedy CentralComedy1 season, 8 episodes
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For those intrigued by life's curiosities, Comedy Central and comedian Hannibal Buress will give you the answers! The #1 brand in comedy has greenlit eight episodes of the weekly, half-hour series, Why? With Hannibal Buress, it was announced by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, Comedy Central. "Hannibal keeps asking us 'why' so we just told him to go find out and we'll air it," said Alterman. "I'm extremely excited to help Comedy Central sell advertising," said Buress. Executive produced by Buress, Jeff Stilson ("The Chris Rock Show" and "Da Ali G Show") and Dave Becky of 3 Arts Entertainment, "Why? With Hannibal Buress," celebrates Buress' hilariously brilliant off-beat voice and point-of-view. If it's in the zeitgeist, Buress will address it, providing his unique perspective on each week's topic, answering the burning questions on his mind through stand-up, filmed segments, man-on-the-street interviews and special, in-studio guests. "Why? With Hannibal Buress" will be a weekly, half-hour series shot in front of a studio audience and each episode will tape the same week it airs.

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  1. 01Why? With Hannibal Buress S01E018th of July Celebration!S01E01 · 6.0Hannibal Buress confronts a famous Internet troll, finds a new way to deal with cops and celebrates the 8th of July.
  2. 02Why? With Hannibal Buress S01E03Hannibal Goes to a PETA ProtestS01E03 · 6.0Hannibal tempts vegans at a PETA protest, interviews the shark that ruined a surfing competition and enjoys a musical performance from Thundercat and Open Mike Eagle.
  3. 03Why? With Hannibal Buress S01E04Hannibal Has BeefS01E04 · 6.0Hannibal reacts to Hulk Hogan's racist rant, shares his tips for police conduct, takes to the streets to talk about hip hop and welcomes musical guest Jean Grae.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2015Aired 5.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Why? With Hannibal Buress S01E01Season's best8th of July Celebration!July 8, 2015 6.0Hannibal Buress confronts a famous Internet troll, finds a new way to deal with cops and celebrates the 8th of July.
  2. S01E02Why? With Hannibal Buress S01E02Get the F Out of HereJuly 15, 2015 5.0Hannibal talks about how the California drought has affected the adult film industry, tells celebrities to f**k off and points out a strange
  3. S01E03Why? With Hannibal Buress S01E03Hannibal Goes to a PETA ProtestJuly 22, 2015 6.0Hannibal tempts vegans at a PETA protest, interviews the shark that ruined a surfing competition and enjoys a musical performance from Thund
  4. S01E04Why? With Hannibal Buress S01E04Hannibal Has BeefJuly 29, 2015 6.0Hannibal reacts to Hulk Hogan's racist rant, shares his tips for police conduct, takes to the streets to talk about hip hop and welcomes mus
  5. S01E05Hannibal Converses Calmly with a Dentist and a LionAugust 5, 2015—Hannibal touches on topical issues, including Cecil the Lion and the Republican presidential candidates, and welcomes musical guests Two Fre
  6. S01E06Hannibal Goes to Hell to Find Out Whats in that BagAugust 12, 2015—Hannibal asks people if they'd want Obama to run for a third term, is told he's going to Hell and welcomes a special mystery guest and a mus
  7. S01E07Hannibal Approaches the Finish Line While Wearing a Deep V-Neck T-ShirtAugust 19, 2015—Hannibal investigates the Illuminati, engages in deep conversations with some cute kids, reenacts a dramatic event and welcomes musical gues
  8. S01E08Hannibal and Kate Plus 8August 26, 2015—Hannibal takes to the streets of Los Angeles to find out what his fans want him to do on the season finale, roasts a baby and welcomes music

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