Insomniac with Dave Attell

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  • TV-14
  • 2001
  • 4 Seasons
  • 8.2  (1,303)

Insomniac with Dave Attell is a hilarious and irreverent television series that originally aired on Comedy Central from 2001 to 2004. The show features stand-up comedian and actor Dave Attell as he travels around the United States, exploring the late-night scene in various cities and performing stand-up comedy along the way.

Over the course of four seasons and 33 episodes, Attell visits a wide variety of locales – from New Orleans to Seattle, from Miami to Las Vegas, from Cleveland to Los Angeles – in search of the most interesting, quirky, and offbeat late-night activities and characters he can find.

Each episode typically features Attell walking around the city, chatting with locals and sampling their favorite late-night spots – from dive bars and strip clubs to food trucks and diners. Along the way, he offers up his signature brand of sarcastic and self-deprecating humor, commenting on everything from the quality of the food to the attractiveness of the people around him.

Throughout the series, Attell also performs stand-up comedy in each city he visits, usually in a small club or bar. These comedy segments often feature Attell riffing on local topics and current events, as well as delivering some of his classic, raunchy jokes about sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

One of the most appealing aspects of Insomniac with Dave Attell is its raw, unfiltered and irreverent approach. Attell is not afraid to show the seedier side of nightlife, and he often interacts with people who are not necessarily in the mainstream – from strippers and prostitutes to homeless people and drug addicts. At the same time, he does so with a sense of curiosity and respect, and his interactions with these people often reveal a surprising amount of depth and humanity.

Another key factor in the show's success is Attell's quick wit and talent for improvisation. Whether he's bantering with a bartender or roasting a heckler during one of his stand-up sets, Attell always seems to be on top of his game, delivering sharp, biting one-liners with ease.

Despite its often risqué subject matter and language, Insomniac with Dave Attell is ultimately a celebration of the nocturnal underbelly of America. It showcases a side of the country that is often ignored or dismissed in more mainstream media, and it does so with humor, heart, and a healthy dose of irreverence.

Overall, Insomniac with Dave Attell is a must-watch for anyone who loves edgy, unpredictable comedy and is interested in exploring the weird and wonderful world of late-night America.

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Seasons
Amsterdam
11. Amsterdam
May 29, 2003
Dave journeys to a place where almost anything's legal, Amsterdam. So he tries to and stays up late to commit all 7 deadly sins.
Austin
10. Austin
August 7, 2003
Summary is not available.
Las Vegas
9. Las Vegas
June 5, 2003
Summary is not available.
London
8. London
June 12, 2003
Dave's off to jolly old England to take in new the late night adventures into.
Salt Lake City
7. Salt Lake City
June 19, 2003
Summary is not available.
Key West
6. Key West
June 23, 2003
Dave's up all night deep in the heart of Texas. He's up late taking in an all-girl roller derby match and making geek-speak with the Austin Robot Group.
Austin
5. Austin
July 3, 2003
Dave's up all night deep in the heart of Texas. He's up late taking in an all-girl roller derby match and making geek-speak with the Austin Robot Group.
Dublin
4. Dublin
July 10, 2003
Summary is not available.
Honolulu
3. Honolulu
July 17, 2003
Dave's out late in an island paradise as he crosses a few miles to visit Hawaii. He hangs with a Private Investigator, does a duet with Don Ho, and drag races in a taxi cab.
Columbus
2. Columbus
July 24, 2003
Summary is not available.
New York City
1. New York City
July 31, 2003
Dave journeys to a place where almost anything's legal, Amsterdam. So he tries to and stays up late to commit all 7 deadly sins.
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  • Premiere Date
    May 8, 2001
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (1,303)