Dog Bites Man

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  • 2006
  • 1 Season
  • 8.2  (1,050)

Dog Bites Man was a reality television-style comedy series that aired on Comedy Central in 2006. The show starred Zach Galifianakis, who played one of four reporters on a fictitious news program called "The Power of News." The premise of the show was that the four reporters would go out into the world and report on various stories, but their interactions with the subjects and situations they encountered would lead to comedic hijinks. The humor was a mix of scripted jokes and improvised moments, often playing off the awkwardness and discomfort of the reporters as they found themselves in bizarre and unexpected situations.

One of the recurring gags of the show was that the reporters were not very good at their jobs. They would frequently get facts wrong or misreport stories, and their on-camera interviews with people often went off the rails in humorous ways. For example, in one episode, they attempted to do a piece on a luxury dog hotel but ended up getting distracted by a dog grooming competition and an impromptu dog wedding.

Another recurring feature was the "Man on the Street" segment, in which Zach Galifianakis, in character as an awkward and clueless reporter, would interview random people on the street. These interviews often went to absurd places, with Galifianakis asking weird or inappropriate questions or getting sidetracked by the answers he received.

One of the unique aspects of Dog Bites Man was its use of hidden cameras. Many of the interviews and interactions with people were filmed with hidden cameras, so the subjects were not aware that they were being filmed for a comedy show. This added an extra level of awkwardness and unpredictability to many of the segments, as the reporters and their crew tried to capture genuine reactions from people without tipping them off to the fact that it was all a prank.

Overall, Dog Bites Man was a short-lived but memorable addition to Comedy Central's lineup. It was praised for its unique blend of scripted and improvisational comedy, as well as its willingness to take risks and push boundaries in terms of what was acceptable for a television show. While it only lasted one season, it left a lasting impression on viewers and paved the way for future mockumentary-style comedies like The Office and Parks and Recreation.

Dog Bites Man is a series that ran for 1 seasons (11 episodes) between June 7, 2006 and on Comedy Central

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Seasons
No Title
11. No Title
September 7, 2006
The KHBX News Team covers a national kidnapping story.
Assignment: Daytime Talk Pilot
10. Assignment: Daytime Talk Pilot
August 9, 2006
Kevin gets a shot at his own morning talk show by the network, but when the team assists him in the new endeavor, they discover that morning talk shows are just as difficult to produce as newscasts.
Assignment: Gas Prices
9. Assignment: Gas Prices
August 9, 2006
Kevin's dream of doing his own morning talk show comes true.
Assignment: Christian Convention
8. Assignment: Christian Convention
August 2, 2006
Budget cuts threaten the news team's employment status, leading them to try their hand at such activities as stand-up comedy and Korean karaoke.
Assignment: Christian Convention
7. Assignment: Christian Convention
July 26, 2006
In an effort to boost their ratings among the God-fearing demographic, the KHBX News Team infuses their reports with religion by covering a Christian rock concert and a Christian gaming convention. In the process of filing their report, they learn new things about their own faith.
Assignment: Brighton, Florida
6. Assignment: Brighton, Florida
July 19, 2006
The KHBX News Team gets a big break, and are sent to report on a national kidnapping story. Unfortunately, a travel snafu and a snow storm force the team to be creative, giving new meaning to "unconventional reporting."
Assignment: Team Building
5. Assignment: Team Building
July 12, 2006
The news team attempts to close ranks at a nature camp specializing in group dynamics. Meanwhile, Kevin and Tillie temporarily rekindle their relationship.
Assignment: Republican Leadership Conference
4. Assignment: Republican Leadership Conference
June 28, 2006
The crew heads to the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, where Tillie and Kevin attempt to further their own careers. Meanwhile, Alan implores politicians to grant his imprisoned mother amnesty.
Assignment: Spring Break
3. Assignment: Spring Break
June 21, 2006
The news team goes on location to Panama City, Fla., to investigate the dangers of spring break. However, their own excessive partying soon compromises the quality of their reporting.
Assignment: Undercover Homosexual
2. Assignment: Undercover Homosexual
June 14, 2006
Inspired by a racial-sensitivity seminar, the news team decides to do an exposé on prejudice in America with Kevin posing as a homosexual.
Assignment: Bodybuilders
1. Assignment: Bodybuilders
June 7, 2006
Former underling Tillie returns to KHBX as a producer. Tensions run high when she goes out on assignment with Kevin to an Ironman competition, thanks to her past relationship with him.
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Dog Bites Man is available for streaming on the Comedy Central website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Dog Bites Man on demand at and CMT.
  • Premiere Date
    June 7, 2006
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (1,050)
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