TV series
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus
2012, English, on Comedy Central.
Russell Simmons' name is in the title -- he's an executive producer -- but it's JB Smoove who is front and center as host of this stand-up showcase, which features a roster of rising comics and veteran stars doing their thing. Smoove gets into the act as well with new material, and JB also gives viewers an added bonus by performing in pre-taped sketches woven into each episode.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Rob Stapleton, Chris Spencer, Nore Davis
Aired 16 February 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- JB SmooveSelf - Host · 6 ep
- DJ CassidySelf - Announcer / DJ · 6 ep
- Russell SimmonsSelf · 6 ep
- Owen SmithSelf · 1 ep
- Kareem GreenSelf · 1 ep
- David A. ArnoldSelf · 1 ep
- Damien LemonSelf · 1 ep
- Tony T. RobertsSelf · 1 ep
- Capone (comedian)Self · 1 ep
- Dov DavidoffSelf · 1 ep
- Damn FoolSelf · 1 ep
- Tony RockSelf · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 January 2012
- Last aired
- 16 February 2012
- Network
- Comedy Central
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Reality
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus: quick answers
Is Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus worth watching?
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus are there?
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 20 minutes each.
Is Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus finished?
Yes. Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus on?
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus?
If you liked Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus, try Billy on the Street, The Larry Sanders Show, A Black Lady Sketch Show.