Unprotected Sets

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Unprotected Sets
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Genre Stand-up comedy
Directed by Ramy Romany
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes24 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerSharon Houston
CinematographyJason Hafer
EditorIan Kornbluth
Running time22–28 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Epix
ReleaseOctober 5, 2018 (2018-10-05) 
March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25)

Unprotected Sets is an American stand-up comedy television series on Epix. It ran for 24 episodes across three seasons from October 5, 2018 to March 25, 2022.

Contents

Premise

Unprotected Sets films in Portland, San Diego, Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, and Atlanta with each episode presenting "a compelling portrait of a comedian on the verge of breaking out to become the next big name in comedy. The diverse lineup of breakout talent offers insights into the motivations behind baring one’s soul for a living. Their dynamic, personal, and hilarious performances – where nothing is off limits – will show us exactly how, in their own inimitable way, each comedian turns life into art." [1]

Production

On August 16, 2018, it was announced that Epix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of twelve episodes set to premiere on October 5, 2018. Executive producers were expected to include Wanda Sykes, Page Hurwitz, and Barry Poznick. Production companies were slated to consist of Push It Productions and MGM Television. [1] [2] [3]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 12October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
2 12October 17, 2020 (2020-10-17)March 13, 2021 (2021-03-13)
3 8February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04)March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25)

Season 1 (2018)

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Zainab Johnson"October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)
2"Raul Sanchez"October 12, 2018 (2018-10-12)
3"Daniel Webb"October 19, 2018 (2018-10-19)
4"Rocky Dale Davis"October 26, 2018 (2018-10-26)
5"Mia Jackson"November 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)
6"Rob Christensen"November 9, 2018 (2018-11-09)
7"Becky Braunstein"November 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
8"Mohanad Elshieky"November 23, 2018 (2018-11-23)
9"Paris Sashay"November 30, 2018 (2018-11-30)
10"Shane Mauss"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
11"Jessa Reed"December 14, 2018 (2018-12-14)
12"Scout Durwood"December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)

Season 2 (2020-21)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [4] Original release date
131"Calvin Evans & Hanna Dickinson"October 17, 2020 (2020-10-17) [4]
142"Kira Soltanovich & Mike Vecchione"October 24, 2020 (2020-10-24) [4]
153"Corey Rodrigues & Steph Tolev"October 31, 2020 (2020-10-31) [4]
164"Kabir Singh & Kellen Erskine"November 7, 2020 (2020-11-07) [4]
175"Rita Brent & Dave Waite"November 14, 2020 (2020-11-14) [4]
186"Jared Logan & Clayton English"November 21, 2020 (2020-11-21) [4]
197"Leonard Ouzts & Arlo Weierhauser"February 6, 2021 (2021-02-06) [4]
208"Julian McCullough & Amy Miller"February 13, 2021 (2021-02-13) [4]
219"Debra DiGiovanni & Blaq Ron"February 20, 2021 (2021-02-20) [4]
2210"Kelsey Cook & Kiry Shabazz"February 27, 2021 (2021-02-27) [4]
2311"Marlena Rodriguez & Ali Sultan"March 6, 2021 (2021-03-06) [4]
2412"Seaton Smith & Yedoye Travis"March 13, 2021 (2021-03-13) [4]

Season 3 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [4] Original release date
251"Chad Daniels"February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04)
262"Ronnie Jordan"February 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
273"Lynne Koplitz"February 18, 2022 (2022-02-18)
284"Ali Siddiq"February 25, 2022 (2022-02-25)
295"Tom Thakkar"March 4, 2022 (2022-03-04)
306"Chanel Ali"March 11, 2022 (2022-03-11)
317"Emma Willmann"March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
328"Louis Katz"March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25)

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