Lewis Black's Root of All Evil
Lewis Black's Root of All Evil is an American television series that premiered on March 12, 2008, on Comedy Central and was hosted by comedian Lewis Black. The series producer was Scott Carter from Real Time with Bill Maher and the writer was David Sacks from The Simpsons. Sometimes there were pre-recorded video segments directed by supervising producer Michael Addis.
Lewis Black's Root of All Evil is formatted as a mock trial acted in deadpan. Black presided over two opposing people or issues; and guest comedians acted as lawyers/advocates arguing that their client/Evil is the Root of All Evil.
The series ended on October 1, 2008, with a total of 18 episodes. The series' cancellation was confirmed by Lewis Black in September 2009. The entire first season of Lewis Black's Root of All Evil was released on DVD in the United States on September 30, 2008. The remaining episodes from season two are not currently available on DVD.
Lewis Black's Root of All Evil is formatted as a mock trial acted in deadpan. Black presided over two opposing people or issues; and guest comedians acted as lawyers/advocates arguing that their client/Evil is the Root of All Evil.
The series ended on October 1, 2008, with a total of 18 episodes. The series' cancellation was confirmed by Lewis Black in September 2009. The entire first season of Lewis Black's Root of All Evil was released on DVD in the United States on September 30, 2008. The remaining episodes from season two are not currently available on DVD.
Season 2
Episode 1
Ultimate Fighting vs. Bloggers
July 30, 2008
Episode 2
Steroids vs. Boob Jobs
August 6, 2008
Episode 3
Olympic Games vs. Drinking Games
August 13, 2008
Episode 4
NRA vs. PETA
August 20, 2008
Episode 5
Red States vs. Blue States
August 27, 2008
Episode 6
Disney vs. Scientology
September 3, 2008
Episode 7
Going Green vs. Spring Break
September 10, 2008
Episode 8
Gen X vs. Baby Boomers
September 17, 2008
Episode 9
Strip Clubs vs. Sororities
September 24, 2008
Episode 10
The Hills vs. Rocket Scientists
October 1, 2008
Season 1
Episode 1
Oprah vs. The Catholic Church
March 12, 2008
Episode 2
Donald Trump vs. Viagra
March 19, 2008
Episode 3
Beer vs. Weed
March 26, 2008
Episode 4
YouTube vs. Porn
April 2, 2008
Episode 5
Paris Hilton vs. Dick Cheney
April 9, 2008
Episode 6
High School vs. American Idol
April 16, 2008
Episode 7
Kim Jong Il vs. Tila Tequila
April 23, 2008
Episode 8
Las Vegas vs. The Human Body
April 30, 2008