Lewis Black’s Root Of All Evil

10:25pm – Tuesday, March 13 on ABC2

America’s Blue States are full of latte-sucking, Prius-driving liberal snobs.

The Red States are full of meth-addicted hillbillies who think the South is gonna rise again. Which is the greater threat to society: wine tasting or hog calling? The Forbes 400 or the Indy 500.

To decide, Paul F. Tompkins and Patton Oswalt square off in the court of the Honourable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator or evil.

10:20pm – Tuesday, March 6 on ABC2

Pop culture continues to be on trial in the second series of this wickedly funny ten-part show hosted by the shameless Lewis Black.

Each 20 minute episode pits two comedians against each other to make the case for which subject is worse.

This week it is Drinking Games vs Olympic Games. Both are a childish waste of time that don’t prove a thing. But at least at the end of a drinking game, you’re drunk. Which is sadder: A life spent on the shot putt, or a life spent doing shots? To decide, Andy Daly and Greg Giraldo go head-to-head in the court of the Honourable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator or evil.

10:30pm – Tuesday, February 28 on ABC2

Pop culture is on trial in this wickedly funny show hosted by the shameless Lewis Black. Each 20 minute episode pits two comedians against each other to make the case for which is worse. And no matter who loses, Lewis always wins.

Who’s worse, Bloggers or Ultimate Fighters? Opinionated shut-ins running off at the mouth, or human gorillas punching each other in the face? One bores you to sleep, the other kicks you into a coma. To decide, Patton Oswalt and Andy Daly square off in the court of the Honorable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator of evil.

10:25pm – Tuesday, February 21 on ABC2

Pop culture is on trial in this wickedly funny eight-part show hosted by the shameless Lewis Black.

Each 20 minute episode pits two comedians against each other to make the case for which is worse. And no matter who loses, Lewis always wins.

Each program features the following: a fiery monologue by Black introducing the topics; ‘Opening Statements’ – comedians state their case; ‘Debate’ – comedians provide verbal and video evidence to bolster their case and try to debunk each other’s theories; ‘Inquisition’ – Black grills the comedians; ‘Ripple of Evil’ – comedians predict the dire consequences that will ensue if their evil is left unchecked; ‘Closing Statements’ – comedians hit their message home; and ‘Final Verdict’ – Black renders his decision.

This week it is the turn of Strip Clubs vs. Sororities. Sororities are run by snobs, but Strip Clubs are run by the mob. Which is worse: Marrying a preppie named Chip or working for a pimp named Raul? Climbing the social ladder, or working the pole? To decide, Greg Giraldo and Kathleen Madigan square off in the court of the Honorable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator or evil.

10:20pm – Tuesday, February 14 on ABC2

Pop culture continues to be on trial in the second series of this wickedly funny ten-part show hosted by the shameless Lewis Black.

Each 20 minute episode pits two comedians against each other to make the case for which subject is worse.

This week it is the turn of Disney and Scientology to battle it out. Disney is a soul-sucking evil empire of fantasy and greed. Some say the same applies to Scientology. But at least they didn’t make Hannah Montana. Which is more sinister? The goofy religion? Or the religion of Goofy.

To decide, Kathleen Madigan and Andy Kindler square off in the court of the Honourable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator or evil.

10:25pm – Tuesday, January 31 on ABC2

This week it is the turn of Donald Trump and Viagra. Miracle drug Viagra lets men beyond their prime continue to molest their wives, while shameless Donald Trump just continues to molest new wives.

Which is the greater threat to society – the bonerinducer, or the boner himself? To decide, Greg Giraldo and Andy Kindler go head to head in the court of the Honourable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator of evil.

10:25pm – Tuesday, January 31 on ABC2

This week it is the turn of Donald Trump and Viagra. Miracle drug Viagra lets men beyond their prime continue to molest their wives, while shameless Donald Trump just continues to molest new wives.

Which is the greater threat to society – the bonerinducer, or the boner himself? To decide, Greg Giraldo and Andy Kindler go head to head in the court of the Honourable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator of evil.

10:20pm – Tuesday, January 24 on ABC2

Pop culture is on trial in this wickedly funny eight-part show hosted by the shameless Lewis Black. Each 20 minute episode pits two comedians against each other to make the case for which is worse. And no matter who loses, Lewis always wins.

This week it is the turn of Las Vegas and the human body. Hormones can make you do crazy things, but so can a 60 foot tall glittery advertisement. Do natural impulses tend to result in greater evil than those impulses brought on by slot machines and free cocktails.

To decide, Andrew Daly and Patton Oswalt go head to head in the court of the Honourable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator of evil.

10:25pm – Tuesday, January 17 on ABC2

Pop culture is on trial in this wickedly funny show hosted by the shameless Lewis Black.

Each 20 minute episode pits two comedians against each other to make the case for which is worse – the subjects include Paris Hilton versus Dick Cheney. Las Vegas versus the Human Body and Oprah versus the Catholic Church. And no matter who loses, Lewis always wins.

Both high school and American Idol feature harsh social criticisms, popularity contests, and shady characters – be it Ryan Seacrest, or the neighbourhood creep. But which is more evil – calculus home work, or bad renditions of Aretha Franklin songs aired three times a week? To decide, this week Patton Oswalt and Andy Kindler go head to head in the court of the honourable Judge Lewis Black, the ultimate evaluator of evil.

Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil, 10.25pm, ABC2 / ABC4
Both high school and American Idol feature harsh social criticisms, popularity contests, and shady characters – be it Ryan Seacrest, or the neighbourhood creep. But which is more evil?

Cutting Edge – Terror Island, 9.30pm, SBS ONE
On July 22, 2011, Anders Behring Breivik, a 32-year-old Norwegian, set off a bomb in the heart of Oslo. He then raced to a small island in the Oslo fjord and used a high-powered weapon to systematically murder 69 innocent young people. This horrific act is documented, along with interviews with some of the survivors whose lives will be forever changed.

Constantine, 9.30pm, GO!
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Who Do You Think You Are? – Ben Mendelsohn, 7.30pm, SBS ONE
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