Jon Benjamin Has a Van

Overview

Jon Benjamin Has a Van delivers a unique blend of absurdity and deadpan humor as Jon Benjamin plays a reporter traveling in a van, presenting mundane news stories to unsuspecting individuals. Throughout its summer 2011 run on Comedy Central, the show creatively intertwines scripted scenes with real-life interactions, crafting a distinctive narrative style. Despite its quirky charm and a roster of notable guest appearances, including Patton Oswalt and David Cross, the series was ultimately canceled in April 2012, leaving fans wanting more of its unconventional comedic flair.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Border

  A year after Jon sends his producer, Matt Walsh, across the border into Mexico without his passport, he finds himself visiting Matt again, only this t...

  Jun 14, 2011
• 2
  

  Little Italy

  While exploring Italian neighborhoods in New York for a report, Jon gets caught up in a rivalry between Little Italy and a miniature version called Li...

  Jun 15, 2011
• 3
  

  Star Door

  While working on a report about Area 54, a hidden section of Area 51, Jon and his Crew are unexpectedly transported through a van-shaped dimensional p...

  Jun 22, 2011
• 4
  

  Breakdown

  While on the hunt for a "Poor Farm," a place where wealthy individuals spend a week pretending to be impoverished, Jon's van unexpectedly breaks down....

  Jun 29, 2011
• 5
  

  Road Rage

  Jon finds himself in a fierce altercation with a Jewish driver that leaves him bitten, transforming him into an Orthodox "Were-Jew." He wakes up disor...

  Jul 06, 2011
• 6
  

  Suicide

  During a conversation with the mayor of a town known as a last haven for those contemplating suicide, Leo is discovered lifeless at the base of a brid...

  Jul 13, 2011
• 7
  

  Van Scheme

  After skipping work for a wild night out, Jon and his friends concoct a story that black Satanists stole their van and threw acid on Jon's face. While...

  Jul 20, 2011
• 8
  

  The Curse

  While investigating the risks of driving while receiving oral sex, Jon accidentally hits an elderly gypsy woman. Her furious husband places a "Curse o...

  Jul 27, 2011
• 9
  

  House on the Lake

  During an interview with Broadway producer Patton Oswalt, who has launched the innovative play "House on the Lake" that actually encourages audience m...

  Aug 03, 2011
• 10
  

  Smoking

  After checking out a church that claims Jesus Christ enjoyed smoking a pipe—one that Metallica's guitarist happens to own—Jon decides to take up s...

  Aug 10, 2011