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  • 2009-02-12T03:30:00Z on Comedy Central
  • 23m
  • 2h 27m (7 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Comedy
Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch-variety show that aired on Comedy Central starring comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode examined a single theme, the "important thing", such as timing, power, control and money. All sketches, short vignettes, animated segments and stand-up comedy were loosely related to the theme of the episode. The show was produced by Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, and contains stand-up, prop comedy and musical comedy by Martin, as well as taped sketches. Jon Stewart took an active role in editing the first few episodes.

7 episodes

Series Premiere

2009-02-12T03:30:00Z

1x01 Timing

Series Premiere

1x01 Timing

  • 2009-02-12T03:30:00Z21m

Demetri has trouble mustering the necessary anger for a breakup, time traveling for noble purposes and measuring his hobo-ness.

2009-02-19T03:30:00Z

1x02 Power

1x02 Power

  • 2009-02-19T03:30:00Z21m

Demetri ponders the nature of power, proves that bird ownership is arrogant and introduces The Revenger.

2009-02-26T03:30:00Z

1x03 Brains

1x03 Brains

  • 2009-02-26T03:30:00Z21m

Demetri does away with traditional neuroscience and phrenology as he digs into brains.

2009-03-05T03:30:00Z

1x04 Chairs

1x04 Chairs

  • 2009-03-05T03:30:00Z21m

Demetri considers the many mysteries surrounding chairs.

2009-03-12T02:30:00Z

1x05 Safety

1x05 Safety

  • 2009-03-12T02:30:00Z21m

Demetri's safety tips: Employ scented candles as a fire alarm, use pubic hair for home security, and maintain a healthy fear of piñatas.

2009-03-19T02:30:00Z

1x06 Coolness

1x06 Coolness

  • 2009-03-19T02:30:00Z21m

Demetri is too cool for clear pants, but he still needs professional help before a date.

2009-03-26T02:30:00Z

1x07 Games

1x07 Games

  • 2009-03-26T02:30:00Z21m

Demetri trades in fun, games and audience threats while reimagining pro sports as animal duels.

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