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- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleFrom his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, the comic lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered comedy special.7/10
- DirectorScott ZabielskiStarsTommy CampbellJim JefferiesJim Jefferies is back and no topic is off limits. The comedian muses on stoned koalas, his dad's vasectomy confusion, choosing between his hair and his sex drive and more.7/10
- DirectorBarbara WiltshireStarsPhil WangPhil Wang explores race, romance, politics and his mixed British-Malaysian heritage in this special filmed at the London Palladium.7/10
- DirectorScott ZabielskiStarsJim JefferiesSunit GuptaBetween scenes from an excruciating date, Jim Jefferies digs into generational differences, his own bad habits and the shifting boundaries in comedy.7/10
- DirectorRami HachacheStarsTom SeguraTom Segura scores laughs with uncomfortably candid stories about mothers, fathers, following your dreams - and other things you'd rather not think about.7/10
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsTom SeguraComedian Tom Segura rants about funny things about pop culture and the way of living in 2018.7/10
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleMorgan FreemanDave Chappelle gives his usual skewed insight into the topics of race, technology, OJ Simpson, and more in a stand up special filmed in Hollywood.7/10
- 20171h 6mTV-MA7.9 (12K)TV SpecialDirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleMorgan FreemanDave Chappelle gives his stand about racially charged run-ins, celebrity scandals and fatherly dilemmas in his stand-up set at Austin's Moody Theater.7/10
- DirectorSeth BarrishMike BirbigliaStarsMike BirbigliaMike Birbiglia tells stories about his life as a semi-famous comedian/filmmaker and reflects on the meaning of good or bad jokes.7/10
- DirectorSeth BarrishStarsMike BirbigliaMike Birbiglia tells the touching story of his believing and disbelieving in love.7/10
- DirectorBruce GowersStarsEddie MurphyJames ArgiroGus LoundermonEddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.7/10
- DirectorJohn L. SpencerStarsRicky GervaisA stand-up show that touches on topics such as artificial intelligence, political correctness, family weddings, funerals, and the end of humanity.6/10
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsTom SeguraTom discusses his "admiration" for Brad Pitt, what it's like to raise two sons, and the lessons he learned from sharing his gummies with his mother at a performance in Phoenix, Arizona, in front of an energizing sold-out audience.6/10
- DirectorJohn L. SpencerStarsRicky GervaisFollows Ricky Gervais as he gives his take on the rules of comedy, spoiling his cat and debunks the supernatural, concluding that actual nature is super enough.6/10
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleDaphne DormanAs he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight; and get a few things off his chest.6/10
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleDave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis, and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in a defiant stand-up special filmed in Atlanta.6/10
- DirectorSebastian DiNataleStarsRonny ChiengRonny Chieng ("The Daily Show," "Crazy Rich Asians") takes center stage in this stand-up special and riffs on modern American life and more.6/10
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsJeff DunhamThe ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center. He returns with his normal cast of characters including Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, José Jalapeño on a Stick, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and one of his newest additions Larry, a high strung, chain-smoking, on-again, off-again personal adviser to the President.6/10
- DirectorSteve PaleyStarsHunter HillIliza ShlesingerNewly engaged comic Iliza Shlesinger dives into undeniable truths about life at age 35, the insanity of the road traveled and what's to come.6/10
- DirectorScott ZabielskiStarsJim JefferiesThe gleefully irreverent Jefferies skewers "grabby" celebrities, political hypocrisy and his own ill-advised career moves in a brash stand-up special.6/10
- DirectorJohn L. SpencerStarsRicky GervaisLive performance of British comedian Ricky Gervais filmed in London's Eventim Apollo.6/10
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleDonnell RawlingsDave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.6/10
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleDave jokes about the sexual assaults dominating the 2017 entertainment news and how and why people allow themselves to be abused.6/10
- DirectorMichael SimonMatthew McNeilStarsJeff DunhamWelcome to Ireland, where Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is back with his gang of dolls, revealing some relative secrets. The Netflix special stars Walter (Jeff Dunham), Bubba J (Jeff Dunham), Achmed (Jeff Dunham), Peanut (Je-f-f Dun-ham.com), and the new Irish baby, Shamus, voiced by special Guest-star, Jeff Dunham.6/10
- DirectorLynn SheltonStarsMarc MaronAmber PrestonComedian Marc Maron riffs on topics including Donald Trump, a Rolling Stones concert, and the hat-buying experience.6/10
- DirectorLiz PlonkaStarsNorm MacDonaldIn this new stand-up special, Norm Macdonald delivers sly, deadpan observations from an older -- and perhaps even wiser -- point of view.6/10
- DirectorEric AbramsStarsAri ShaffirComedian Ari Shaffir steps outside of his yamaka to expose the uncomfortable truth that children are trash, and becoming an adult also brings about its own greasy problems.6/10
- DirectorJerry SeinfeldStarsColin QuinnColin Quinn discusses the origins of New York and how it got its unique personality.6/10
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsDana CarveyDex CarveyThomas CarveyEmmy-winning comedy legend Dana Carvey returns to the stage with a routine that blends pitch-perfect impressions of big personalities with so-true-it-hurts stories about being a dad of millennials, the joys of aging, and pharmaceuticals.6/10
- DirectorBobcat GoldthwaitStarsIliza ShlesingerIliza Shlesinger performs in this standup talking about dating, feminism and some of the intricacies associated with being a woman in the 21st century.6/10
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsJim JefferiesJim Jefferies talks about family life and challenges the idea of American freedom live on stage in Nashville, Tennessee.6/10
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasRami HachacheStarsGabriel G. AlvarezI. Elijah BaughmanBrandon BrownThe bearded, bawdy and comically bitter Tom Segura gets real about body piercings, the "Area 51" of men's bodies, and the lie he told Mike Tyson.6/10
- DirectorPhil JoanouStarsChris TuckerIn this Netflix special, Chris Tucker returns to the stage he loves and showcases his mind-blowing comedic chops as he shares his experiences from childhood to the big time.6/10
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsIliza ShlesingerSmart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger applies her fresh, laugh-out-loud perspective to the universal struggles between men and women.6/10
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Jay LondonComedian Louis C.K. performs live at the Comedy store in LA.6/10
- DirectorJay ChapmanStarsIliza ShlesingerHer innocent good looks are just a cover for Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Shlesinger's acerbic, stream-of-conscious comedy that she unleashes on an unsuspecting audience in her hometown of Dallas in her stand-up special "War Paint."6/10
- DirectorLance BangsStarsMarc MaronSam LipsyteTom ScharplingMarc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his personal life, in which he starts to realize the hurt isn't real, it's just "Thinky Pain."6/10
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.6/10
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleAlbert PrecourtDave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.6/10
- DirectorRonald BorgeStarsVictor BorgeJoseph GreenMarylyn MulveyThe classic routines Victor Borge made famous are in this live performance.6/10
- DirectorJoe LaytonStarsRichard PryorGene CrossJulie HamptonRichard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip.6/10
- DirectorJeff MargolisStarsRichard PryorPatti LaBelleHuey P. NewtonRichard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.6/10
- DirectorAlex TimbersStarsJohn MulaneyA 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.5/10
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsDavid SpadeFollows David Spade sharing his disdain for crabs and his unique approach to turning down drugs. Spade is going to prove that no topic is off limits.5/10
- DirectorBrian KleinAmanda BakerStarsJimmy CarrJimmy Carr finds humour in the darkest of places in this stand-up comedy special. This special features Jimmy's trademark dry, sardonic wit and includes some jokes which Jimmy calls "career enders".5/10
- DirectorLloyd StantonPaul ToogoodStarsTheo VonVon shares stories of his most memorable childhood friends, offers tips on how to effectively avoid work, and recounts the time he tried to play matchmaker in his hometown.5/10
- DirectorEric NotarnicolaStarsEric AndréEric Andre takes the stage in New Orleans and tackles flawed fast-food icons, the wonders of autofill and the bizarre choice for the "Cops" theme song.5/10
- DirectorSpike JonzeStarsAziz AnsariAziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.5/10
- DirectorMike BinderStarsBill BurrBill Burr unloads on outrage culture, male feminism, cultural appropriation, robot sex and more in a blistering stand-up special shot in London.5/10
- DirectorBobby MorescoStarsColin QuinnComedian Colin Quinn talks about American politics and how divided the country is.5/10
- DirectorJon M. ChuStarsKen JeongStand-up performance of comedian Ken Jeong recorded live at Pasadena, California.5/10
- DirectorSeth BarrishStarsMike BirbigliaComedian Mike Birbiglia hits Broadway with a hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood.5/10
- DirectorNicholaus GoossenStarsNikki GlaserNikki 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.5/10
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsAli WongComedian Ali Wong performs her live stand-up set at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre.5/10
- DirectorTodd BiermannStarsBert KreischerBert regales the audience at the Trocadero Theatre with stories about zip-lining with his family, his daughter practicing softball with an imaginary ball, and upstaging ex-NBA player Ralph Sampson at a childhood basketball camp.5/10
- DirectorBo BurnhamStarsChris RockSpike LeeChris Rock takes the stage in Brooklyn for a comedy special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.5/10
- DirectorMichael SimonStarsGad ElmalehGad Elmaleh's take on the American Dream and his experience as an immigrant in the USA.5/10
- DirectorPeter OrtonStarsGreg DaviesThe Phoenix Choir of WalesBritish comedian Greg Davies revisits terrifying dates, manscaping disasters, his father's pranks and more in a savagely funny stand-up special.5/10
- DirectorBobcat GoldthwaitStarsHari KondaboluHari riffs on celebrity encounters, identity politics, and why firefighters are better than cops.5/10
- StarsJames AcasterNathaniel MetcalfeStuart LawsJames Acaster presents four interwoven stand-up comedy specials.5/10
- DirectorAnthony GiordanoStarsJoe RoganOutspoken as ever, comedian Joe Rogan takes on current culture, pro wrestling, pot laws, cats, vegans and more in a stand-up special shot in Boston.5/10
- DirectorAlex TimbersStarsJohn MulaneyJon BrionCarole ShelleyJohn 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.5/10
- DirectorAndy FickmanStarsKevin JamesKevin James is back with a new stand-up special dishing on parenting, allergies, his fans, and more.5/10
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsMarlon WayansDiana HernandezAn American stand-up comedy special starring Marlon Wayans who jokes about politics, racism, hip-hop, gay rights, and raising kids.5/10
- 20181h 14mTV-147.1 (3.2K)TV SpecialDirectorMarcus RaboyStarsSteve MartinMartin ShortThe Steep Canyon RangersComedians and writers Steve Martin and Martin Short perform a live comedy set with music by The Steep Canyon Rangers and jazz pianist, Jeff Babko, at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina.5/10
- DirectorDavid Paul MeyerStarsTrevor NoahNoah's South African roots and upbringing merge into his recent American experience making for funny and human juxtapositions and observations.5/10
- DirectorAmy SchumerStarsAmy SchumerKim CarameleThree minutes into her set, Amy Schumer claims that all good comedians have a "leather special," where they wear all leather and regret it later in their careers--this is hers. Amy muses on love, life, dating, and womanhood in her first Netflix comedy special.5/10
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsBill BurrComedian Bill Burr takes the stage in Nashville and riffs on such topics as overpopulation, fast food, dictators and gorilla sign language.5/10
- DirectorBill D'EliaStarsChris D'EliaActor and comic Chris D'Elia delivers a hilarious take down of life's greatest pitfalls in his Netflix Original comedy special "Chris D'Elia: Man on Fire."5/10
- 20171h 24m7.8 (1.6K)TV SpecialDirectorJudah FriedlanderStarsJudah FriedlanderPouyasakiDeadpan comic and self-proclaimed world champion Judah Friedlander performs over several nights in New York, explaining why America is No. 1.5/10
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsJudd ApatowJudd Apatow returns to stand-up comedy after 25 years, riffing on living with three women, amusing moments from his career and much more.5/10
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Joe ListLouis C.K. muses on religion, eternal love, giving dogs drugs, email fights, teachers, and more in a live performance from Washington D.C.5/10
- DirectorJay ChapmanStarsKeith LucasKenneth LucasDeadpan twin comics Keith and Kenny Lucas take the stage in Brooklyn with a set that touches on drugs, race, Deion Sanders, teachers and O.J. Simpson.5/10
- DirectorNeal BrennanStarsNeal BrennanNeal Brennan is taking multitasking to a whole new level in this stand up special, which features the comedian switching between three different microphones symbolizing three different styles of comedy.5/10
- DirectorBobcat GoldthwaitStarsPatton OswaltPatton Oswalt, despite a personal tragedy, produces his best standup yet. Focusing on the tribulations of the Trump era and life after the loss of a loved one, Oswalt continues his journey to contribute joy to the world.5/10
- DirectorPeter OrtonStarsRussell HowardComedian Russell Howard brings his manic energy to a new stand-up special that tackles politics, childhood and why he's a jerk.5/10
- DirectorLiam LynchStarsSarah SilvermanTroyIn her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.5/10
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsTracy MorganIn his first special since the near fatal car accident, Tracy Morgan jokes about life in a coma, his second marriage and the dark side of the family.5/10
- DirectorDavid Paul MeyerStarsTrevor NoahTrevor Noah's Netflix one hour standup special. Amazing comedy covering race in America, immigration politics, international relations and more.5/10
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsAli WongAli Wong's stand up special delves into her sexual adventures, hoarding, the rocky road to pregnancy, and why feminism is terrible.5/10
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsCedric The EntertainerTennessee State University Marching BandDonning his signature suit and fedora, the dapper comic offers a unique spin on getting old, the presidential election and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk."5/10
- DirectorAlex ColettiStarsDavid CrossActor/comedian David Cross skewers Donald Trump, takes shots at religious taboos and American swagger in a hilarious yet provocative night of comedy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX.5/10
- DirectorLance BangsStarsHannibal BuressAl JacksonDan SteinhausA night of stand-up with comedian Hannibal Buress.5/10
- DirectorSam WrenchStarsJimmy CarrA man, with an incredibly stupid laugh, tells jokes to an audience.5/10
- DirectorAnthony GiordanoStarsJoe RoganUnleashing his inquisitive, intense comedic style, Rogan explores everything from raising kids and Santa Claus to pot gummies and talking to dolphins.5/10
- DirectorLeslie SmallTim StoryStarsKevin HartDon CheadleHalle BerryComedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 53,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.5/10
- DirectorOz RodriguezStarsMichael CheCipha SoundsJeremy GaddieJesus, Guns, Black Lives Matter. White girls dancing, Honest, uncompromising comedy where no topic is out of bounds5/10
- DirectorJohn AsherStarsTheo VonSouthern comedian Theo Von offers up a twisted take on his dating mishaps, meeting Brad Pitt, chasing down fugitive chimpanzees and more.5/10
- DirectorAdam DubinStarsAnthony JeselnikPeggyStand up comedian and former Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writer Anthony Jeselnik brings his dark humor and wit to San Francisco.5/10
- DirectorBill D'EliaStarsChris D'EliaStand-up comedian Chris D'Elia covers everything from grown-up babies, to evil dating and an NFL with real giants, lions and bears, oh my!5/10
- DirectorLeslie SmallTim StoryStarsKevin HartHarry RatchfordWill 'Spank' HortonFilmed at a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden, comedian Kevin Hart delivers material from his 2012 "Let Me Explain" concert tour.5/10
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsBill BurrPaul VirziFunnyman Bill Burr takes the stage to uncork a profanity-laced, incisive routine that pokes fun at plastic surgery, reality TV, gold diggers and more.5/10
- DirectorLeslie SmallTim StoryStarsKevin HartTaraji P. HensonWill 'Spank' HortonExperience 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.5/10
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsKim DelgadoKevin HartLeBron James"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 night of comedy, Kevin is in rare form and funny as ever!5/10
- DirectorMichael BliedenStarsZach GalifianakisJoe WagnerBrian UngerA master of the one-liner with an absurd rambling style, Zach's sharp, resonating humor makes his show at the famed Purple Onion in San Francisco one of the funniest performances in recent comedy.5/10
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleGreer BarnesChappelle cuts loose in what he does best, Chappelle-style! And for what it's worth, no one is safe from Dave!5/10
- DirectorBo BurnhamStarsBo BurnhamA musical comedy special shot and performed by Bo Burnham, alone, over the course of a very unusual year.4/10
- DirectorTig NotaroStarsIndigo GirlsTig NotaroAmy RayComedian Tig Notaro performs a stand-up set at the historic Heights Theater in Houston.4/10