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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is an American web television talk show created, directed, hosted, and produced by Jerry Seinfeld.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is an American web television talk show created, directed, hosted, and produced by Jerry Seinfeld. It premiered on Crackle on July 19, 2012, later moved to Netflix, and ran for 11 seasons through 2019.

Format

The series follows a simple recurring structure: Seinfeld chooses a classic car, picks up a comedian, and the two talk while driving and stopping for coffee or a meal. The conversations focus on comedy, careers, and personal anecdotes.

Broadcast history

The show debuted on the digital platform Crackle and later moved to Netflix for its later seasons. Sources indicate the Netflix run included the tenth and eleventh seasons.

Reception and scale

The series became a notable example of short-form celebrity interview programming and drew substantial viewership online. One source reports nearly 100 million streams by May 2015.

Production and creators

Jerry Seinfeld is identified across sources as the creator, host, and central creative force behind the series. Some sources also describe him as director and executive producer.

Key facts

  • Each episode generally features Jerry Seinfeld picking up a comedian in a classic car and talking over coffee.
  • The series began on Crackle and later became available on Netflix.
  • The show’s format combines short-form interviews, car culture, and comic conversation.
  • The series ran for 11 seasons and 84 episodes.
  • It premiered on July 19, 2012.
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Canadian context

The series has been widely available to Canadian viewers through Netflix, making it part of the streaming comedy landscape familiar to Canadian audiences.[7]

Frequently asked questions

What is Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee?
It is an American web television talk show in which Jerry Seinfeld drives with comedian guests and talks with them over coffee.
Who created the series?
Jerry Seinfeld is credited as the creator and host of the series.
When did it first premiere?
It premiered on July 19, 2012.
How many seasons and episodes does it have?
The series ran for 11 seasons and 84 episodes.
Where did it originally stream?
It originally streamed on Crackle before later moving to Netflix.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2314952/
    Supports: Series title, format, premise, and general episode structure
  2. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedians_in_Cars_Getting_Coffee
    Supports: Premiere date, Crackle origin, Netflix move
  3. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedians_auf_Kaffeefahrt
    Supports: Premiere date, Crackle origin, Netflix distribution, streaming note
  4. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Comedians_in_Cars_Getting_Coffee
    Supports: Creator, seasons, episodes, premiere date, Netflix move
  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80171362
    Supports: Netflix availability, genre, and series description
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/comedians_in_cars_getting_coffee
    Supports: Creator, network, release date, genre, and show format