Lewis Black's Root of All Evil
Overview
Lewis Black's Root of All Evil debuted on March 12, 2008, on Comedy Central, featuring the sharp wit of comedian Lewis Black as host. Produced by Scott Carter and written by David Sacks, this mock trial show pitted opposing figures or concepts against each other, with guest comedians stepping in as advocates arguing their case for being the ultimate "root of all evil." The series concluded on October 1, 2008, after 18 episodes, and its cancellation was announced by Black in September 2009. The first season was released on DVD on September 30, 2008, while subsequent episodes remain unavailable.
Episodes
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1
Oprah vs. The Catholic Church
Greg Giraldo and Paul F. Tompkins engage in a spirited debate over the fictional case of "Catholic Church vs. Oprah." Their discussion dives into the ...
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2
Donald Trump vs. Viagra
Lewis Black presides over the peculiar case of "Donald Trump vs. Viagra," presented by passionate advocates Greg Giraldo and Andy Kindler. The courtro...
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3
Beer vs. Weed
Paul F. Tompkins and Andrew Daly engage in a spirited debate over which substance is the greater vice: beer or weed.
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4
YouTube vs. Porn
Greg Giraldo and Patton Oswalt engage in a lively debate about the merits and drawbacks of pornography and YouTube, each arguing whether these platfor...
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5
Paris Hilton vs. Dick Cheney
Lewis Black engages in a lively debate with Greg Giraldo and Patton Oswalt as they discuss who is the greater villain: Paris Hilton or Dick Cheney? Ea...
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6
High School vs. American Idol
Lewis Black faces a dilemma as he weighs the merits of high school against the perils of American Idol, with Patton Oswalt and Andy Kindler passionate...
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7
Kim Jong Il vs. Tila Tequila
Lewis Black engages in a lively discussion with Greg Giraldo and Kathleen Madigan as they debate who is the greater menace: Kim Jong-Il or Tila Tequil...
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8
Las Vegas vs. The Human Body
Lewis Black listens as Andrew Daly and Patton Oswalt passionately debate the darker aspects of Las Vegas and the complexities of the human body. Their...
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Ultimate Fighting vs. Bloggers
In the season 2 premiere, Andy Daly and Patton Oswalt engage in a heated debate over the merits of "Ultimate Fighting versus Bloggers."
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2
Steroids vs. Boob Jobs
Greg Giraldo and Andrew Daly engage in a heated debate about the merits of muscle-enhancing steroids compared to chest-size-enhancing boob jobs. Each ...
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3
Olympic Games vs. Drinking Games
Andy Daly and Greg Giraldo face off to determine which is the more futile endeavor: the Olympic Games or drinking games. As they debate the merits and...
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4
NRA vs. PETA
Andy Kindler and Paul F. Tompkins engage in a lively debate about the contrasting ideologies of the NRA and PETA. Their exchange is filled with sharp ...
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5
Red States vs. Blue States
Paul F. Tompkins and Patton Oswalt engage in a lively debate about the differences between red states and blue states, each taking a stance on which s...
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6
Disney vs. Scientology
Kathleen Madigan and Andy Kindler face off in a comedic showdown, debating which is the more nefarious force: Disney or Scientology.
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7
Going Green vs. Spring Break
Greg Giraldo and Andrea Savage engage in a lively discussion, weighing the merits of environmentalism against the idea of carefree partying. Their con...
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8
Gen X vs. Baby Boomers
Paul F. Tompkins and Andy Daly engage in a lively discussion contrasting Generation X with the Baby Boomer generation. They explore the defining trait...
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9
Strip Clubs vs. Sororities
Kathleen Madigan and Greg Giraldo are back at it, engaging in a lively discussion to determine which institution is more nefarious: strip clubs or sor...
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10
The Hills vs. Rocket Scientists
In the season two finale, Jerry Minor and Paul Tompkins engage in a lively discussion about the negative aspects of rocket science, juxtaposed with th...
