''The Search for the Funniest Mom in America'', or simply ''Funniest Mom'', is an American

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television series that aired on

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for three seasons, from 2005 to 2007. Each season had ten female comedians (all mothers) competing to be named the funniest. The winner got $50,000 and the chance to host a special night of programming on the network. For the first two seasons, the prize also included the opportunity to develop her own show for Nick at Nite; this was dropped for the third season. No television series starring any of the winners has made it to air. The show first aired as a special on May 3, 2005, with stand-up comedian and actress

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serving as host. Darlene Westgor was declared the winner. The second season aired for six episodes from April 4 to 24, 2006, hosted by actress Katey Sagal. The winner was Rubi Nicholas, a

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mother of two. The third season, simply called ''Funniest Mom in America 3'', ran for six episodes from April 10 to May 13, 2007. It was hosted by

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. The winner was Vicki Barbolak.

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