The BEST episodes of Insomniac with Dave Attell

Every episode of Insomniac with Dave Attell ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Insomniac with Dave Attell!

Dave Attell suffers from insomnia, making him the true late night god. He roams the streets of our cities in search of a good time, heck, maybe you'll see him!

Last Updated: 10/9/2026Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended
New York
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9.00
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#1 - New York

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/1/2002

Dave's back in New York to once again end a long season without sleep. First he's off to Queens to attend some late night Karate lessons, then it's off to the Brooklyn Ale House for a real "Dog Party." Next, he hits the set of "Guiding Light" to get a behind the scenes look, then gets a behind the "news counter" look at a news stand. Finally, it's off to see the Sandman back at his apartment.

Directors: Nick McKinney
Chicago
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9.00
28 votes

#2 - Chicago

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2002

Dave has a busy night in Chicago as he sees an amateur wrestling match, goes to a Star Trek convention, and gets insulted while ordering cheese fries.

Directors: Nick McKinney
New Orleans
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7.00
28 votes

#3 - New Orleans

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/5/2001

It may not be Mardi Gras but it's a party every night of the week. Dave takes it to the street in the Big Easy, to find out what's going on at the world famous Bourbon Street. Afterward he'll visit a voodoo temple and hunt some swamp dwelling nutria with the help of the local authorities.

Directors: Nick McKinney
Montreal
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7.00
28 votes

#4 - Montreal

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2002

Dave spends some time in Montreal and visits a sex convention, watches some hockey, and goes ice fishing.

Directors: Nick McKinney
Houston
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5.00
28 votes

#5 - Houston

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/12/2001

Dave does stand up at Laff Stop and then enjoys all that Houston has to offer. He goes to the rodeo and turns out the lights at Enron Field to end his night.

Directors: Nick McKinney
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#6 - Dublin

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/10/2003

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#7 - Long Island

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/6/2003

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#8 - Austin

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2003

Dave's up all night deep in the heart of Texas. He's up late taking in an all-girl roller derby match and making geek-speak with the Austin Robot Group.

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#9 - Key West

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2003

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#10 - Salt Lake City

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2003

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#11 - London

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2003

Dave's off to jolly old England to take in new the late night adventures into.

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#12 - Las Vegas

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2003

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#13 - Amsterdam

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2003

Dave journeys to a place where almost anything's legal, Amsterdam. So he tries to and stays up late to commit all 7 deadly sins.

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#14 - Myrtle Beach

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/5/2002

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#15 - Portland

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/12/2002

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#16 - Albuquerque

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/19/2002

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#17 - Nashville

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/26/2002

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#18 - Anchorage

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/1/2003

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#19 - Cleveland

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/9/2003

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#20 - Little Rock

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/16/2003

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#21 - Oakland

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/2003

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#22 - Toronto

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2003

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#23 - Philadelphia

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2002

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#24 - New York

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/8/2001

Dave takes on New York the only way it should be done, at night. He'll visit an S&M Club, go for a late night horseback ride with the New York Federation of Black Cowboys and take a look behind the early morning scenes of Wall Street. And don't forget to stay wake for the first fortune cookie of the day.

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#25 - San Francisco

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/15/2001