Tosh.0 is a popular comedy clip show hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh that first aired in 2009 on Comedy Central. The show features Tosh providing commentary on online viral video clips, society, celebrities, and other parts of popular culture. With its biting sarcasm and controversial humor, Tosh.0 became one of Comedy Central’s most successful shows.
So is Tosh.0 available to watch on Amazon Prime? The answer is yes and no. Here are the key details:
Some Tosh.0 episodes available on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime does offer a selection of Tosh.0 episodes from various seasons available to watch on-demand with a Prime subscription. However, it’s important to note that only certain episodes from the show’s 11 season run are available on Prime, not the full series catalog.
The available Tosh.0 episodes span seasons 1 through 7, with most seasons having between 3-6 episodes available to stream. So there is a good sampling of episodes to watch, but it is not the complete library. The available episodes do not follow any sequential order either. Basically, Amazon has licensed a handful of episodes per season, likely the most popular or viral ones.
So if you search “Tosh.0” on Amazon Prime Video, you’ll see about 30 episodes in total pop up that are included with Prime. These will have the Prime logo on them and will not require any additional fees or subscriptions to watch.
How to watch full seasons and latest Tosh.0 episodes
To access every full season of Tosh.0 along with the latest new episodes, you will need to subscribe to Philo or Sling TV.
Philo is a cheap live TV streaming service that includes Comedy Central and over 60 other popular cable channels for only $25/month. A Philo subscription provides complete access to every season of Tosh.0 to stream on-demand along with the ability to watch new episodes live as they air.
Sling TV is another live TV streaming service that includes Comedy Central starting at $40/month. Like Philo, Sling provides full access to all past Tosh.0 seasons and episodes to binge watch on-demand. And you can watch the show live when new episodes are released.
So while Amazon Prime does offer a nice sampling of Tosh.0 episodes to watch, cord cutters will need a live TV streaming service such as Philo or Sling TV to get access to the complete Tosh.0 series catalog along with the ability to watch new episodes as they premiere.
When was Tosh.0 on air on Comedy Central?
Tosh.0 premiered on Comedy Central back in June 2009. The show was an instant ratings hit for the network and appealed to their young adult target audience. Here’s a quick overview of Tosh.0’s 11 season run on Comedy Central:
Season | Premiere Date | Finale Date |
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Season 1 | June 4, 2009 | August 20, 2009 |
Season 2 | January 13, 2010 | April 14, 2010 |
Season 3 | January 11, 2011 | May 17, 2011 |
Season 4 | January 17, 2012 | June 12, 2012 |
Season 5 | February 26, 2013 | June 4, 2013 |
Season 6 | February 18, 2014 | June 10, 2014 |
Season 7 | February 17, 2015 | June 16, 2015 |
Season 8 | February 9, 2016 | November 15, 2016 |
Season 9 | February 7, 2017 | November 14, 2017 |
Season 10 | March 27, 2018 | November 27, 2018 |
Season 11 | March 17, 2020 | June 30, 2020 |
Each season of Tosh.0 consisted of around 15-20 episodes, which would air new episodes weekly until the season finale. As you can see, between 2009-2020 when the show aired on Comedy Central, new episodes would generally premiere in late Winter/early Spring, and run through the Spring and Summer before wrapping up in late Summer or Fall.
Brief hiatus in 2020 before final season
There was a brief break for Tosh.0 after Season 10 ended in November 2018, with no new episodes airing throughout 2019. This was due to host Daniel Tosh’s busy schedule. But Tosh.0 returned renewed for its 11th and final season on Comedy Central in 2020, before going off the air for good that year.
Popularity and impact of Tosh.0
During its 11 season run on Comedy Central, Tosh.0 became one of the network’s most popular shows. It consistently drew over 1 million viewers per episode in its prime. Some highlights of its success and impact:
- Quickly became Comedy Central’s 2nd highest rated show behind The Daily Show
- Most watched show by young men 18-24 across all of television
- Often doubled viewership of its Daily Show lead-in
- Winner of multiple People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Cable TV Comedy
- At its peak, averaged 2.4 million viewers per episode
- Popularized the viral video reaction genre that inspired many other clip shows
- Featured over 3,000 viral videos across its run
- Built Daniel Tosh’s brand and comedy career
While controversial at times, Tosh.0 struck a chord by satirizing the absurdity of internet culture and modern American life. The show’s sympathy towards freaks, outcasts, and social misfits won over many fans. Tosh himself became a popular anti-hero celebrity for giving zero cares and calling out societal hypocrisy.
End of an era on Comedy Central
Tosh.0 ending its successful 11 season run in 2020 truly marked the end of an era on Comedy Central. The show was a keystone of the network’s primetime lineup for over a decade. Along with The Daily Show, Tosh.0 defined Comedy Central’s brand of sharp, satirical commentary on politics and culture in the 2000s and 2010s.
The network has struggled to recapture that magic in the ratings since. Time will tell if Comedy Central can create another hit show that produces the same cultural impact. But Tosh.0’s unique personality and provocative humor cemented its place as one of Comedy Central’s most legendary shows.
Tosh.0 episodes worth watching on Amazon Prime
While you can’t stream every Tosh.0 episode on Amazon Prime, here are 5 highlights worth watching with a Prime subscription:
Boiling Water Challenge Girl
From Season 2, this infamous viral clip featured a young woman seriously burning herself by stripping down and pouring boiling water on her body as part of an ill-advised dare.
Angry Black Preacher
This Season 4 viral clip showed a fiery African-American preacher angrily denouncing his congregation in an unintentionally hilarious church sermon.
Worst Best Man Speech
In thisSeason 6 viral hit, a wedding best man gave an incredibly awkward and offensive toast that destroyed the vibe and offended the bride.
Gothic King Cobra
Tosh interviewed this bizarre YouTube goth/metalhead personality in a hilarious Season 8 segment.
Models Passing Gas
In this Season 9 viral clip that became one of Tosh.0’s most popular bits ever, attractive models farted on hidden cameras in a prank video gone wrong.
Conclusion
Tosh.0’s legacy as one of Comedy Central’s landmark shows lives on, even if the full series is not streaming on Amazon Prime. While only a portion of episodes are available on Prime, they offer a solid sampling of the show’s viral video commentary and outrageous humor.
To watch every episode in order along with the latest seasons, a streaming TV service like Philo or Sling TV is needed. But for a cheap and easy way to get your Tosh.0 fix, check out the selection of episodes now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.