Chris Franjola
Stand-up comedian

Chris Franjola

Who Chris Franjola is

Chris Franjola is a stand-up comedian and writer best known as a writer and regular performer on E!'s Chelsea Lately for eight years, where he created characters such as Gay Caveman and Bieber Man, and for starring in E!'s scripted series After Lately. He hosts The Cover to Cover Podcast, is a frequent contributor to Heather McDonald's Juicy Scoop, and has been a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade, Fox's Punchline, The Josh Wolf Show and Funniest Fails.

Before Chelsea Lately he wrote for Family Guy, the MTV Video Music Awards and The Chelsea Handler Show, and he hosted FX's Sons of Anarchy aftershow Anarchy Afterword. His albums are The Shallow End (2014) and Young Hair Old Face (Dry Bar Comedy, 2024). He headlines Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas 5-11 October 2026, the Comedy Zone Charlotte on 13 December 2026 and Governor's at McGuires in Bohemia, New York, on 29-30 January 2027.

Chris Franjola tour dates 2026–27

3 shows from 13 December 2026 to 30 January 2027 in Charlotte and Bohemia.

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At a glance

Albums
The Shallow End and Young Hair Old Face
Podcasts
The Cover to Cover Podcast with Chris Franjola and Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald
On screen
Chelsea Lately, After Lately, Anarchy Afterword and 7 more
Next on stage
13 December 2026 — The Comedy Zone - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Specials, shows and podcasts

Albums

On screen

Podcasts

Comedians like Chris Franjola

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Questions and answers

Where is Chris Franjola performing next?

Sunday 13 December 2026, 6:00 PM at The Comedy Zone - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, then 2 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026–27?

Yes: 3 shows from 13 December 2026 to 30 January 2027 in Charlotte and Bohemia.

What podcasts have they been on?

The Cover to Cover Podcast with Chris Franjola and Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Chelsea Lately, After Lately, Anarchy Afterword, Lights Out with David Spade, Punchline and The Josh Wolf Show, among 10 credits.

Who are some comedians like them?

Heather McDonald (also in After Lately), Josh Wolf (also in After Lately), Charles McBee (also in Punchline), Greg Fitzsimmons (also in Lights Out with David Spade) and Jessimae Peluso (also in Lights Out with David Spade).

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Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 6 October 2026