This is a timeline documenting events and facts about stand-up comedy in the year 2018.
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April
- April 6: Seth Rogen's special Hilarity for Charity is released on Netflix.[16] The show is aimed at raising money and awareness for Alzheimer's and features a mix of stand-up, sketches and music. The guest lineup for the comedy special includes: Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, James Corden, The Muppets, Post Malone, Nick Kroll, Kumail Nanjiani, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Che, and Craig Robinson with his band, The Nasty Delicious.[17]
- April 10: Greg Davies' special You Magnificent Beast is released on Netflix.[18]
- April 24: Kevin James' special Never Don't Give Up is released on Netflix.[19]
July
- July 13: Jim Jefferies' special This is Me Now is released on Netflix.[25]
- July 13: Jim Gaffigan's special Noble Ape debuts in theaters and various digital platforms including iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Dish TV and Verizon.[26]
- July 24: Iliza Shlesinger's special Elder Millennial is released on Netflix.[27]
- July 28: Stewart Lee's special Content Provider is first broadcast on BBC Two.[28]
August
- August 10: Demetri Martin's special The Overthinker is released on Netflix.[29]
- August 10: Henry Rollins' special Keep Talking, Pal is released on Showtime.[30]
- August 12: Navin Noronha started touring India with his new solo “The Good Child”.[31]
- August 24: Bert Kreischer's special Secret Time is released on Netflix.[32]
September
- September 11: Daniel Sloss's two specials Dark and Jigsaw are released on Netflix.[33]
- September 18: D. L. Hughley: Contrarian is released on Netflix.
October
- October 2: Joe Rogan's special Strange Times is released on Netflix.[34]
- October 16: Ron White's special If You Quit Listening, I'll Shut Up is released on Netflix.[35]
November
- November 20: Trevor Noah's special Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia is released on Netflix.[36]