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1. Katt Williams: Woke Foke (2024 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
A live-streamed stand-up comedy special from Katt Williams.
Director: Troy Miller | Star: Katt Williams
Votes: 768
2. Bo Burnham: Inside (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
A musical comedy special shot and performed by Bo Burnham, alone, over the course of a very unusual year.
Director: Bo Burnham | Star: Bo Burnham
Votes: 54,698
3. Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy (2024)
Documentary, Comedy
A stand-up special from comedian Rachel Feinstein.
Director: Gillian Laub | Star: Rachel Feinstein
Votes: 182
4. Same Time Next Week (2017 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 86 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A widow and a widower struggle to let go of the past as their friendship blossoms into romance.
Director: Monika Mitchell | Stars: Jewel Staite, Travis Milne, Stephanie Bennett, Chris McNally
Votes: 605
5. Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Comedy
An iconic comedian tackles controversial issues such as gun control, religion, cancellation culture and consent through provocative humor.
Directors: Jimmy Carr, Brian Klein | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 1,907
6. Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tatyana Ali, Billie Allen, Clebert Ford
Votes: 20,790 | Gross: $50.50M
7. Kevin Hart: Reality Check (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Things are about to get real in this unforgettable night of comedy. Comedian Kevin Hart is as funny as ever as he processes his growing family, fame, mentions on Black Twitter, and more. ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie Small | Star: Kevin Hart
Votes: 1,131
8. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 385
9. CM101MMXI Fundamentals (2013)
139 min | Documentary, Comedy
The funny little details of everyday life; the simple things that makes us laugh. An unforgettable performance from Cem Yilmaz. Yilmaz captures the audience with his hilarious stories about... See full summary »
Director: Murat Dündar | Star: Cem Yilmaz
Votes: 47,327
10. The Aristocrats (2005)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Directors: Penn Jillette, Paul Provenza | Stars: George Carlin, Don Rickles, Chris Rock, Chris Albrecht
Votes: 17,069 | Gross: $6.38M
11. Super Dave (1987–1999)
30 min | Comedy
Battered and abused stuntman Super Dave Osborne gets his own nighttime talk show. In between interviews Osborne, with the help of his partner and promoter, Fuji, performs his classic stunts that never quite seem to go as planned.
Stars: Bob Einstein, Art Irizawa, Mike Walden, Don Lake
Votes: 739
12. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 18,532
13. Nate Bargatze: Hello World (2023 TV Special)
G | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
"The Nicest Man in Stand-Up" is back with a comedy special filmed at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, AZ.
Director: Mike Lavin | Star: Nate Bargatze
Votes: 1,731
14. The Gringo Papi (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
The Gringo Papi: A stand-up comedy special written and performed by Brendan Schaub produced by Thiccc Boy Studios.
Directors: Casey Geraghty, Michael Nell | Star: Brendan Schaub
Votes: 5,339
15. John Mulaney: Baby J (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy
A chaotic intervention. An action packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.
Director: Alex Timbers | Star: John Mulaney
Votes: 6,406
16. Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth (2022 TV Special)
59 min | Comedy
Nikki Glaser dishes about sex, dating do's and don't's, and private parts in her first HBO comedy special. It's sex ed like you've never seen it before.
Director: Linda Mendoza | Star: Nikki Glaser
Votes: 962
17. Shane Gillis: Live in Austin (2021 TV Special)
48 min | Comedy
A live comedy special.
Director: John McKeever | Stars: Shane Gillis, Kilah Fox, Matt McCusker, Tommy Pope
Votes: 1,373
18. Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011)
R | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy
Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon, and get an up close and personal look at Kevin Hart back in Philly, where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. You will laugh 'til it hurts.
Directors: Leslie Small, Tim Story | Stars: Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Will 'Spank' Horton, Harry Ratchford
Votes: 6,489 | Gross: $7.71M
19. Nikki Glaser: Bangin' (2019 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Nikki Glaser bares all in a blistering stand-up special about sex, sobriety and getting over her own insecurities. And she won't spare you the details.
Director: Nicholaus Goossen | Star: Nikki Glaser
Votes: 1,918
20. Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with his take on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace.
Director: Joe DeMaio | Star: Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 5,708
21. Alex Edelman: Just for Us (2024)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary, Comedy
Standup comic Alex Edelman's Broadway show, featuring his experience attending a meeting of White Nationalists in Queens, New York and other stories, comes to TV.
Director: Alex Timbers | Star: Alex Edelman
Votes: 434
22. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
TV-14 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about the comedian and filmmaker Albert Brooks which includes interviews from Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L Brooks, Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman and Jonah Hill.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Albert Brooks, Judd Apatow, James L. Brooks, Larry David
Votes: 1,326
23. The White Meadows (2009)
92 min | Drama
Rahmat has been asked to meet the inhabitants of these islands to collect their tears. Although for years people have been giving their tears to Rahmat, no one knows exactly what he has been doing with them.
Director: Mohammad Rasoulof | Stars: Hassan Pourshirazi, Younes Ghazali, Mohammad Rabbani, Mohammad Shirvani
Votes: 1,069
24. Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen (2024)
57 min | Comedy
The irreverent Scottish comedian tackles big themes like death, decline and the disappointments of middle age in her stand-up special filmed in Bristol.
Director: Phoebe Bourke | Star: Fern Brady
Votes: 439
25. The Swinging Barmaids (1975)
R | 88 min | Crime, Drama
A deranged serial killer infiltrates a popular club and slowly starts killing cocktail waitresses.
Director: Gus Trikonis | Stars: Bruce Watson, Laura Hippe, Katie Saylor, Renie Radich
Votes: 315
26. Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All (2024 TV Special)
TV-MA | 66 min | Documentary, Comedy
Tomlinson ponders achieving perfect work-love balance despite anxiety and insomnia, asking if one can really "have it all."
Director: Kristian Mercado | Star: Taylor Tomlinson
Votes: 1,766
27. iMordecai (2022)
102 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A Holocaust survivor, born and raised in a different time, must face the realities of modern world. When confronted with an unfamiliar object, an iPhone, will Mordecai be able to fit into a world that has changed so much around him?
Director: Marvin Samel | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Carol Kane, Sean Astin, Azia Dinea Hale
Votes: 182
28. Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 53,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
Directors: Leslie Small, Tim Story | Stars: Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Halle Berry, Ed Helms
Votes: 9,972 | Gross: $23.59M
29. Neal Brennan: Crazy Good (2024)
53 min | Documentary, Comedy
After exploring his mental health struggles in previous specials, comedian Neal Brennan looks at the "upside" of bad mental health.
Director: Neal Brennan | Star: Neal Brennan
Votes: 918
30. Comedian (2002)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Director: Christian Charles | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Garry Shandling, Greg Giraldo
Votes: 7,310 | Gross: $2.74M
31. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
R | 97 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
After severely burning himself in a drug incident, a comedian has a near death experience in which he reviews his life.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser
Votes: 2,003 | Gross: $18.03M
32. Tony Hinchcliffe: One Shot (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
This groundbreaking comedy special is presented in one continuous shot of witty stand-up from the Ice House in Pasadena, California.
Director: Ben Wolfinsohn | Star: Tony Hinchcliffe
Votes: 233
33. The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
R | 115 min | Comedy, Documentary
A concert film featuring four major African American stand up comedians.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer, Bernie Mac
Votes: 6,076 | Gross: $38.18M
34. The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971–1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show with comedy skits and musical numbers, performed by a regular cast and special guests.
Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Ted Zeigler, Freeman King
Votes: 815
35. Comedy Central Presents (1998–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
A television series featuring various stand-up comics.
Stars: Mike Birbiglia, Todd Barry, Lewis Black, Stephen Lynch
Votes: 1,209
36. The Clairvoyant (1982)
R | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Two uneasy friends, a police officer and a TV talk show host, each pursue the mysterious "handcuff killer" with the aid of an artist who sees - and draws - the killer's crimes before they're committed.
Director: Armand Mastroianni | Stars: Perry King, Norman Parker, Elizabeth Kemp, Kenneth McMillan
Votes: 716
37. Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet (1977 TV Special)
77 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Follows comedian Billy Connolly on his 1975 tour of Ireland.
Directors: Murray Grigor, Paddy Higson | Star: Billy Connolly
Votes: 56
38. Tig Notaro: Hello Again (2024 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Notaro faces absurdities, from hallucinatory texts to a surreal Hollywood meeting. Her life provides fodder for standup routines, including a late night encounter with a mustachioed fireman that makes her rethink things.
Director: Stephanie Allynne | Star: Tig Notaro
Votes: 473
39. Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022 TV Special)
55 min | Comedy
Features Jerrod Carmichael in a standup comedy show at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.
Director: Bo Burnham | Star: Jerrod Carmichael
Votes: 2,691
40. Showtime at the Apollo (1987– )
TV-14 | Comedy, Music
Stars: Steve Harvey, Kiki Shepard, Sinbad, Mo'Nique
Votes: 192
41. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 523
42. Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Performed live at the Neptune Theater in Seattle, Washington, Jimmy O. Yang covers hilarious interactions with immigrant parents, his thoughts on Matt Damon, and whether ghosts will haunt one-bedroom apartments.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Jimmy O. Yang
Votes: 2,050
43. Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape (2018 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy
In his all new NOBLE APE stand up special, Jim Gaffigan gets personal as he discusses the medical crisis that befell his wife. Other topics include his kids, his travels, doctors, colonoscopy, Catholic saints and, of course, Philly.
Director: Jeannie Gaffigan | Star: Jim Gaffigan
Votes: 1,477
44. International Falls (2019)
93 min | Comedy
A woman stuck in a small, snowbound border town has dreams of doing comedy when she meets a washed up, burned out comedian with dreams of doing anything else.
Director: Amber McGinnis | Stars: Rachael Harris, Matthew Glave, Rob Huebel, Mindy Sterling
Votes: 651
45. Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Documentary, Comedy
Australian comic Hannah Gadsby reshapes standard stand-up by pairing punchlines with personal revelations on gender, sexuality and childhood turmoil.
Directors: Jon Olb, Madeleine Parry | Star: Hannah Gadsby
Votes: 13,594
46. Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021 TV Special)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Tennessee-born comedian, actor, and podcast host Nate Bargatze is back with his second hour-long Netflix original comedy special.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Nate Bargatze, Kelly Nixon
Votes: 2,086
47. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
John Mulaney relays his childhood and Saturday Night Live (1975), eviscerates the value of college, and laments getting older in this comedy special. Other topics include the church, his family, President Trump and pedophiles abducting kids.
Director: Alex Timbers | Stars: John Mulaney, Jon Brion, Carole Shelley
Votes: 9,119
48. The Emily Atack Show (2020–2022)
Comedy
Emily stars in her own comedy show featuring stand-up comedy, skits and sketches and her impressions of celebrities. Each episode covers a different theme.
Stars: Emily Atack, Holli Dempsey, Amy Gledhill, Cam Spence
Votes: 377
49. Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (2023)
TV-MA | 69 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Chris Rock performs a live stand-up special in Baltimore, Maryland.
Director: Joel Gallen | Star: Chris Rock
Votes: 11,759
50. Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy
"Seriously Funny" stars Kevin Hart performing in front of a sold out crowd live from Cleveland, Ohio - where he delivers his hilarious and unique brand of comedy. In this unforgettable ... See full summary »
Director: Shannon Hartman | Stars: Kim Delgado, Kevin Hart, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal
Votes: 5,875