Host Mary J. Blige introduces some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers; performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary.

Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Sherman's Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the show's only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.

An introduction to Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman's Showcase; John Legend provides a history of the Showcase from Sherman's parentage to the origin of the show, including highlights of the show's run from 1972 to the present day.

Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his showcase; Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate universe and finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected foe.

An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on Sherman's Showcase; Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap; sometimes it worked, sometimes it was awkward.

A very '90s episode of Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995; Sherman's producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show"; performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.

Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades with a look at the rivalries and feuds of the Showcase; turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if you're talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.

Host Morris Day documents the rise and fall of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery through his historic 2007 comeback.

"Saturday Night Live" compatriots Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers serve as creators, executive producers and writers of this IFC original series, using their love of documentary films and combining it with comedy to present a unique take on the form. Hosted by Dame Helen Mirren and starring Armisen and Hader, each episode is shot in a different documentary film style, paying tribute to some of the most important stories that didn't actually happen. "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels also executive produces "Documentary Now!", and guest stars include Jack Black and John Slattery.

Upon first look, "Comedy Bang! Bang!" is like any late-night talk show... until the guests sit down and the interviews commence. Then it veers off in all sorts of directions, most of which include unfiltered and improvised dialogue. The show is based on host Scott Aukerman's popular podcast of the same name (and most certainly influenced by the Internet mock-talk show "Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis," which Aukerman produced and directed). In each episode, Aukerman reinvents the traditional celebrity interview by engaging his guests in ad-libbed banter, all of which is punctuated by beats from "bandleader" Reggie Watts or, in later episodes, "Weird Al" Yankovic.

Former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Fred Armisen and rock 'n' roll guitarist Carrie Brownstein first cracked up audiences as the internet sketch-comedy duo ThunderAnt. That led to this absurdist series set in Portland, Ore., that gently pokes fun at the laid-back Pacific Northwest city and the many eccentric characters that call it home. Among the many recurring guest stars on the series are Ed Begley Jr., Jeff Goldblum, Natasha Lyonne, Kumail Nanjiani and Kyle MacLachlan, who plays Portlandia's mayor.

The comic/folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci hit prime time with their act in this scripted series for IFC. It follows hard-working underdogs trying to make their mark in comedy while muddling through messy dating scenarios, and doing so by performing one satirical (and often quite saucy) song after another. Nothing stops the ukulele- and guitar-wielding twosome from singing about life's unspoken truths, despite it leaving them detached from their peers. The series is titled after Lindhome and Micucci's band name, inspired by "two famous rock 'n' roll second bananas," Art Garfunkel and John Oates.

Comic Iliza Shlesinger hosts this late-night talk show that features episodes that revolve around particular themes, in the form of a question that Iliza tries to answer. She uses audience interaction, field pieces, commentary and -- what she's best known for -- jokes to help her find the answers she seeks. The weekly series focuses on discussing the sociopolitical issues of the day, whether they involve necessary discussions or more inane topics. As Iliza puts it, the show "occupies a space between social commentary, politics, pop culture and my specific brand of comedy and feminism."