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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Romesh Ranganathan is one of the most popular stand-ups in the UK, and he takes on the task of uprooting his entire family and moving to Los Angeles. Ranganathan's family includes his wife, three kids, his Sri Lankan mother, and his eccentric uncle. Follow the family as it seeks to rebuild life from scratch, with all of the obstacles surrounding an overseas move. Ranganathan also books himself a daring gig in which he needs to sell out a 6,000 seat theater in just three months.

HBO adds to its staple of late-night talk/comedy series with this entry starring Wyatt Cenac. The comic/writer explores a wide range of social and cultural issues facing Americans, using satire to tackle tough topics and investigate real-world solutions. Each episode features documentary-style field reports as its focal point. The segments allow Cenac to travel to suburban, downtown and rural parts of the country, where he talks with locals about systematic problems and offers comedic solutions to everyday inconveniences. In addition, the host engages an in-studio audience with commentary on current events. Cenac is a former writer and correspondent on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," where he earned three Emmy Awards.

Veteran writer and comedian David Steinberg sits down with comics and other entertainers for one-on-one interviews in this series that delves into the stars' lives and careers. Steinberg's guests -- a list that includes such luminaries as Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Mel Brooks, Don Rickles and Jonathan Winters -- share career-defining moments, personal struggles and the idols who inspired them. These intimate interviews give viewers a glimpse into what makes legendary comedians who they are, both personally and professionally. The hard-working Steinberg not only hosts the show but also serves as an executive producer and directs each episode.

Hosted by Amanda Seales, star comedians Kenan Thompson, Jeff Foxworthy and top social media personality Chrissy Teigen judge 40 undiscovered stand-up, variety and sketch comedy acts. The hopeful contestants compete for the biggest laughs as they perform their funniest sets, solo or in groups, live before the studio audience and judges' panel. The winning person or group takes home a grand prize of $250,000 and an invitation to perform at the world's premier international comedy festival, Just For Laughs, in Montreal.