This documentary looks at the history of stand up and why the punchline professionals are so popular. Episode 1: Stand up comedy has crossed national borders and language barriers. From New York to Kyiv, every city has its own scene.

This documentary looks at the history of stand up and why the punchline professionals are so popular. Episode 2: For a long time, women were not considered funny and were rarely seen on the stand up circuit. But things are changing: More women are taking to the stage and their humour is tackling age-old taboos.

This documentary looks at the history of stand up and why the punchline professionals are so popular. Episode 3: Stand up has become a way for minorities to fight back against dominant discourses. But when comiedians get political, do they lose their sense of humour?