The Jeff Dunham Show

5.2

2009•30m

The Jeff Dunham Show is a sketch comedy television series starring comedian Jeff Dunham, that aired on the American cable television network Comedy Central. It premiered on October 22, 2009, and featured Dunham interacting with the characters that he uses in his ventriloquism act, such as Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Peanut, Bubba J, José Jalapeño on a Stick, and Sweet Daddy Dee. The series' final episode aired on December 10, 2009. On December 29, 2009, it was announced that The Jeff Dunham Show would not return for a second season, despite having higher average ratings than other Comedy Central shows; Nellie Andreeva of The Live Feed cited its higher production cost as a factor. The entire series run is included on The Jeff Dunham Show DVD, which was released on May 18, 2010.

Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 2009

1. Jeff and Walter Visit a Therapist

Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham starts his new comedy series off with a series of routines with his array of puppets. Included in this episode is trip to a therapist for Walter and a date with Brooke Hogan for Peanut.

2. Achmed's Funeral

Achmed the Dead Terrorist holds a long overdue funeral for himself. Walter interviews Joel and Benji Madden. Walter gets a physical from a female doctor.

3. Peanut's Energy Drink

Achmed hopes to become a U.S. citizen; Walter gets a lesson in video games from a pair of experts; Sweet Daddy Dee introduces Jeff to a new audience at a barbershop; Peanut pitches a new energy drink.

4. Bubba J Sees a Hypnotist

Bubba J sees a hypnotist; Peanut tries his luck as a rapper; Achmed screens an adult movie for the first time.

5. Walter's Anniversary

Walter buys his wife a trip for their anniversary; Sweet Daddy Dee joins a Civil War reenactment; Achmed goes to a music studio to record cell-phone ring tones; Bubba J gives a couple a lesson in safe drinking.

6. Walter's Relationship Tips

Peanut dreams of hiring a dance troupe for Jeff's show; Walter gives relationship tips to a trio of young couples; Achmed plans to join the Marines; Bubba J tries out different cell-phone ringtones at a music studio.

7. Season Finale

5.5

Bubba J is sent to a rehab facility. Achmed works at a booth at a job fair in Los Angeles. Walter actually apologizes to his wife, and Peanut seeks advice to the world of dating.