Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia's 2008 stand-up special.

Terrified of leaving his tiny town for the first time, sheltered insurance salesman Tim (Ed Helms) nervously sets out for the bright lights of bustling Cedar Rapids, where he attends a chaotic insurance convention and learns how to survive in the real world.

While still mourning the recent death of his brother, a bereft and confused man finds love and direction in a most unexpected place. (tiff.net)

A burgeoning stand-up comedian struggles with the stress of a stalled career, a stale relationship, and the wild spurts of severe sleepwalking he is desperate to ignore. (imdb)

Mike Birbiglia's stand-up.

Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel's other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. (imdb)

Business tycoon and mayoral candidate Benjamin Stacks launches a campaign to take in Annie, a young girl who has been living with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan since her parents left her as a baby. (imdb)

A young, narcissistic entrepreneur crashes and burns on the eve of his company's big launch. With his entire life in total disarray, he leaves Manhattan to move in with his estranged pregnant sister, brother-in-law and 3-year-old nephew in the suburbs - only to become their nanny. (TIFF)

Since she was a child, it's been drilled into Amy's head that monogamy isn't realistic. Amy lives by that credo -- enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment -- but in actuality, she's kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she's writing, a charming and successful sports doctor, Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something. (imdb)

An inept police officer must protect the widow of a drug dealer from criminals and dirty policemen. (imdb)

Comedy Central Presents is the network's main half-hour program which highlights either one or a series of stand-up comedians each episode. In 2011, the series ended and Comedy Central replaced it with the revamped The Half Hour 30-minute stand-up specials. (wikipedia.org)

The story of the Del Close Marathon in New York City, a celebration of improv comedy, Del Close, and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. (imdb)

When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.

A young man and woman find love in an unlikely place while carrying out a shady deal.

Comedian Mike Birbiglia takes the stage in Brooklyn and hits on hard truths about puppets, late people, and the very real dangers of being funny. (Netflix)

Mike Birbiglia discuss topics happening in his life.

Mike Birbiglia brings his unique brand of humor and pathos to the subjects of health, life, death and swimming. (imdb)

Drugs. Marriage. Kids' parties. Mike Birbiglia reevaluates life as a son — and as a father — in this hilarious and deeply personal comedy special.