Jessa Reed is dealt a difficult hand in life that leads her down the path of drug addiction; she gets sober and spins all of her trauma into comedy gold.

Named Atlanta's best comedian in 2017, Mia Jackson is the country girl next door people want to be best friends with as she delivers hilariously snarky jokes about relatable subjects.

Comic Daniel Webb gives his unique take on being an empowered gay man in the heart of Texas.

After serving three tours of duty on the front lines of Afghanistan and Iraq for the U.S. Army, Raul Sanchez seeks the comfort of comedy to help with his post-traumatic stress disorder; his act highlights the lighter side of everyday life and war.

Scout Durwood knows what it's like to be the outsider and has created a place for herself onstage with an act unlike any other; she seamlessly blends original songs, absurd dance and provocative stand-up comedy into a hilarious performance.

After her dreams of becoming a WNBA player are cut short by a tragic accident, Zainab Johnson finds her way to the stage, where her smart and edgy storytelling is informed by her experiences growing up in Harlem in an African-American Muslim family.

There is more than meets the eye with Alabama native Rocky Dale Davis; people are quick to misjudge him as a typical Southern white boy, but Rocky has a progressive outlook in his comedy.

Mohanad is living the American dream; as an immigrant from the no-fly country of Libya, his observations about American life are razor sharp; while many comics perform for the love of the spotlight, Mohanad is performing for survival.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Rob Christensen joins a crew and sells drugs to fit in; to escape that lifestyle, he joins the Air Force, goes to college and finds stand-up, a discovery that changes his life.

As an Alaskan Jew, comic Becky Braunstein hilariously tells stories of her life in the Last Frontier; after a life change prompts her to move from Alaska to Portland, Ore., she takes the mainland by storm.

Riddled with depression, Shane Mauss takes a deep, comedic look at taboo subjects like suicide and depression and uses his own personal story as a vehicle for expression.

Comic Paris Sashay grows up in a large family in the Washington, D.C., area; Paris' takes on racism, feminism and family slay the crowd at her home club, the DC Improv.

Journalist Elvis Mitchell travels with filmmakers and actors to places of inspiration around the world, exploring how each location shaped their work and identity.

Pro fighters compete to become the next boxing superstar.

Working as muscle for a murderous Nevada crime ring, Miles Daly decides to change professions and become a Hollywood movie producer.

Urban comedy has always found a home on HBO. In the mid-1990s, "Def Comedy Jam" helped launch the careers of Dave Chappelle, Chris Tucker, Martin Lawrence, Kevin Hart and Steve Harvey, among many others. Now, "All Def Comedy" hopes to continue that legacy by showcasing stand-up performances in a variety of styles from emerging talents, including Alex Babbitt, Tony Baker, Sydney Castillo, Henry Coleman, D'Lai, Ryan Davis and Kareem Green. Well-known comics Deon Cole, DeRay Davis, Gary Owen and JJ Williamson also appear. The series is taped at the Avalon Theatre in Los Angeles.

Some of today's best stand-up comics perform before a live audience. Since its premiere in 1998, the half-hour program has featured a who's who of comedy talent, including Lewis Black, Dane Cook, Mitch Hedberg, Brian Regan, Frank Caliendo and Carol Leifer.