Wayne Brady's Comedy IQ (2020)

Synopsis

Young comedians compete in challenges that stretch their abilities from stand-up to improv, sketch, and more! All while learning from some of the great minds of comedy.

First Air Date: 2020-04-06

Last Air Date: 2020-06-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: BYU Television

Top Cast

Wayne Brady as N/A

Seasons

None (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: And Then There Were 6 (2020-04-06)

Emmy winner Wayne Brady kicks off his epic search for America’s first teen comedy sensation. Wayne chooses his final six to undergo a comedy boot camp based on the lessons learned throughout his iconic career.
Ep. 2: Hooray for (North) Hollywood (2020-04-13)

The six teen comedians arrive at the Academy, where Wayne Brady has their work cut out for them. Their first challenge: learn guest mentor's Marcel Wilson's choreography and perform at a huge Hollywood birthday party.
Ep. 3: Dane vs. Wayne (2020-04-20)

Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum head up two teams in an improv battle at ComedySportz for their very own “Whose Line is it Anyway?” experience. One teen must face off in an improvised rap battle against Wayne Brady himself.
Ep. 4: Contagious Laughter Syndrome (2020-04-27)

Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum team up with friend and collaborator Joel McCrary (Baldric from BYUtv's Dwight in Shining Armor) to challenge the kids to develop three unique characters. The teens are thrown for a loop when they must improvise in character.
Ep. 5: The Golden Rule of Improv (2020-05-04)

Special guest comedian Lauren Pritchard helps the kids discover their “superpowers,” and how to work as a team to make each other look good. They present their sketches at Second City.
Ep. 6: Epic Rap Battles (2020-05-11)

The teens work with YouTube sensation Epic Lloyd (Epic Rap Battles of History) to write and perform their own raps for a music video. Some rise to the challenge while others struggle to find their voice.
Ep. 7: Stand-up For Yourself (2020-05-18)

Wayne Brady brings legendary stand-up comedian Sinbad to help the young comics shape their three-minute sets for a live audience at the iconic Improv comedy club. One cast member is eliminated.
Ep. 8: Dance Fo' Yo Life! (2020-06-01)

B-boy Flo Master gives the young comics a dance lesson and a challenge to create their own viral dances. With another elimination looming, the teens must use their knowledge of content creation to win over the online community.
Ep. 9: Making a Mochrie (2020-06-08)

Whose Line Is It, Anyway? star Colin Mocherie mentors the young comics as they face their biggest improv challenge yet. Two teens are eliminated, leaving only three into the finale.
Ep. 10: The Final Showdown (2020-06-15)

The three finalists are put to the test in a one-of-a-kind performance at the acclaimed Upright Citizens Brigade theater in the heart of Los Angeles. The eliminated cast returns to help the finalists perform in their sketches for a packed house.