Black Scorpion

'Black Scorpion' is a superhero television series that aired in 2001 on the Sci-Fi Channel for one 22-episode season. It is based on the 1995 made-for-TV movie 'Black Scorpion' and its 1997 sequel 'Black Scorpion II: Aftershock'. The show, taking after the films' comedic tone, looks into the adventures of Darcy Walker, a police officer who secretly fight crime as the vigilante Black Scorpion.

E17: He Who Laughs Last
Gangster Prankster, a supervillain with a warped sense of humour, creates a lethal gas that causes those exposed to it to laugh until they explode, which occurs several times, including on Gangster Prankster himself. This is handled behind the scenes via inflatable clothing.