Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus

The raucous adventures of musicians such as Johnny Paycheck, Jerry Lee Lewis, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, as told by those who knew them best. Season 2 covers the legends of funk.

Genre: Documentary, Animation, Biography

Cast:Mike Judge , Kinky Friedman , Shooter Jennings , Don Adams , Gary Adams , Billy Joe Shaver , Richie Albright , Earl 'Peanutt' Montgomery , Janette Smith , Gordon Payne , Charlene Montgomery , Wayne Oliver , Nanette Smith , Jerry Bridges , Bobby Bare , Arnie Adams , Tom Bourke , Jimmy McDonough

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Johnny Paycheck

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Series premiere. Outlaw country singer Johnny Paycheck's rise to stardom and the infamous bar fight that led to one of his greatest hits.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Jerry Lee Lewis

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The epic journey of Jerry Lee Lewis, the wild rock and roll pioneer who found his way to country music but never lost his "Killer" edge.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ George Jones and Tammy Wynette (Part One)

Thu, Oct 5, 2017

The beginnings of the tumultuous relationship between George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Mr. and Mrs. country music.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ George Jones and Tammy Wynette (Part Two)

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

How the musical partnership between famed country duo George Jones and Tammy Wynette survived their turbulent breakup and stood the test of time.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Billy Joe Shaver

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The outrageous adventures of country songwriting great Billy Joe Shaver, including the bar fight that sparked a courtroom media frenzy and inspired a hit song.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Waylon Jennings (Part One)

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

The rise of outlaw country music and its beloved rebel Waylon Jennings, who cheated death multiple times and took the country world by storm.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Waylon Jennings (Part Two)

Thu, Nov 2, 2017

The success of Waylon Jennings, the enigmatic 'man in the black hat,' who struck out of his own and helped create country music's outlaw movement.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Blaze Foley

Thu, Nov 9, 2017

Season One Finale. The little known tale of singer/songwriter Blaze Foley, a country music rule breaker whose life and career were tragically cut short, but not before writing an anthem for all ages.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ George Clinton

Thu, Nov 1, 2018

A cornerstone figure in funk music, George Clinton goes from singing a cappella in a barbershop to chasing Motown glory in Detroit with his band, the Parliaments, and forges a lasting sound that goes on to fuel the new genre of hip-hop.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Rick James (Part One)

Thu, Nov 8, 2018

[Cinemax] HD. 'Rick James (Part 1).' (Season Two) The rise of Rick James, the "King of Punk Funk," who defied expectations to became a rock superstar.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ "Rick James (Part Two)"

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

[Cinemax] HD. 'Rick James (Part 2).' (Season Two) How Rick James fell from grace amid his rivalry with Prince, cocaine abuse, and run-ins with the law.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ "Bootsy Collins"

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

[Cinemax] HD. 'Bootsy Collins.' (Season Two) Legendary bassist Bootsy Collins worked with James Brown and George Clinton before becoming a funk star.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ James Brown: part 1

Thu, Nov 29, 2018

[Cinemax] HD. 'James Brown Pt. 1.' (Season Two) A look at the compelling and often ruthless forces that propelled James Brown to soul stardom.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ James Brown: part 2

Thu, Dec 6, 2018

James Brown (Part 2) - At the height of his fame, James Brown reigned supreme as the king of funk; by the 1980s, the work ethic that propelled him to superstardom began to take its toll.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Morris Day and The Time

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

[Cinemax] HD. 'Morris Day and The Time.' (Season Two) The rise of Morris Day, whose encounter with Prince led to funk superstardom and an epic rivalry.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Betty Davis

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

[Cinemax] HD. 'Betty Davis.' Season Two Finale.The mystery behind the Queen of Funk,Betty Davis, a shooting star who changed the music industry.