Weirdest Absurd/Surreal Comedy TV Shows
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- CreatorJ.J. VillardEric KaplanStarsTommy BlachaJ.J. VillardRobin Atkin DownesKing Star King is an intergalactic warrior who fights various evil foes throughout the Gigantiverse. Always by his side are his team of "strange heroes" which includes Hank Waffles, Pooza the Wizard, and Gurbles the flying robot bear.Nightmare, sexy fairytale.
- CreatorTim HeideckerEric WareheimStarsTim HeideckerEric WareheimBob OdenkirkTwo comedians, average nobodies, and celebrity guest stars perform bizarre low-budget comedy sketches.Absurdist commercials and things.
- StarsJustin ChubbChris BranGeoffrey McGivernThe series follows Arbiter Maven (Justin Chubb) (the 17th Arbiter and "Wearer of the Hat") and Operative Sporall (Chris Bran) (nice hair and "Wearer of the Beige Suit") as they keep a close eye on the 791 residents of Jinsy from the Great Tower in the parish of Veen. Life on the island is rather Orwellian: each colorful member of the community is monitored by a surveillance system of tessellators, from local folk dribbler Melody Lane (Justin Chubb) to weather monk Tracee Henge (David Hatton). The tessellators include video cameras for surveillance, but also little screens to allow the residents to watch important island events, such as the tri-annual island cow wash (live from Glotters Field). Additionally, they include a handy slot for paying fines, and a sphincter nozzle for product and pill downloads. Each episode features a notable guest star. Some of the biggest names in comedy, from Stephen Fry to Olivia Colman, have appeared on the show.Crapsack world.
- StarsChristopher MorrisAmelia BullmoreDavid CannA surreal, ambient mix of bleak comedy sketches.Dark, disturbing, absurdist. If Camus was a sketch comedy show.
- StarsRichard AyoadeMatt BerryMatthew HolnessThis parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.Stephen King is a douche.
- CreatorMatt MaiellaroDave WillisStarsDave WillisCarey MeansDana SnyderThe misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbor in the suburbs of New Jersey.Anthropomorphized food.
- CreatorVernon ChatmanJohn LeeStarsVernon ChatmanJohn LeeAlyson LevyAn all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.Kid's show for grown ups only.
- CreatorVernon ChatmanJohn LeeAlyson LevyStarsHeather LawlessJonathan HadaryKevin BreznahanWhen "Boss" Hoss Heartshe dies, he bequeaths his town to his long-hidden and dim-witted son Hurlan, who has just been introduced to human society. Thus begins the bizarre and horrifying saga of Heartshe Holler.Making fun of rednecks.
- CreatorEric AndréStarsEric AndréHannibal BuressRobert SmithEric Andre tries to host a talk show in a bizarre environment, where he is sometimes the player of pranks and sometimes the victim.Guerrilla theater, situationism, unitary urbanism.
- CreatorSam SimmonsStarsSam SimmonsAnthony MorganLawrence MooneyThe hilariously mundane day to day life of Sam Simmons and the characters that surround him.....including the moths in his couch.Crazy Australian premises.
- CreatorAdam ReedMatt ThompsonStarsHarry GozErik EstradaEllis HenicanThe drama of an oft-doomed aquatic colony and its personnel, who hate each other.A raunchy reworking of an old kid's show (that was boring).
- CreatorPeter FluckRoger LawStarsSteve NallonKate RobbinsChris BarrieA satire show using puppets that are caricatures of major public figures.Weird puppetry. Political 80s stuff.
- StarsChristopher MorrisMark HeapKevin EldonControversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.*beep* up, fake news.
- StarsJulian BarrattNoel FieldingMichael FieldingSurreal British comedy in which Vince Noir and Howard Moon have adventures filled with oddball characters while working as Zoo Keepers, before pursuing a musical career and running a second-hand shop.A delightful romp though Oz's poppy field.
- StarsRik MayallAdrian EdmondsonNigel PlanerThe crazy and sometimes surreal comedic adventures of four very different students in Thatcher's Britain.Punk, anarchism, hippie hedonism, college.
- CreatorGraham ChapmanEric IdleTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseTerry GilliamThe original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.The original absurdism.
- StarsNoel FieldingMichael FieldingDolly WellsThe adventures of Noel and his friends Smooth, Andy Warhol, and Dolly.Weirder than Boosh.
- CreatorTim HeideckerEric WareheimStarsTim HeideckerEric WareheimZach GalifianakisTim and Eric's parody of horror anthology TV shows.Some dark stuff.
- CreatorChristy KaracasBen GruberStephen WarbrickStarsDavid WainTeddy CohnChristopher McCullochIn a surreal world, a large maximum security prison, which houses thousands of dangerous inmates is run by an eccentric warden and his equally odd staff.Willy Wonka meets Itchy and Scratchy meets Yellow Submarine... in a prison.
- StarsPeter SerafinowiczNigel LambertRobert PopperA parody of educational programs. Just don't believe anything in the show is true.Fake science.
- CreatorCraig LewisStarsJosh GardnerDana SnyderPeter GirardiAs explained in the opening theme, there was a mission underground, so STRATA was sent down, only for the crew to die on their way to the center of the earth, leaving Saul Malone, Robot, and Johnny Tambourine all with the mole men.80sish
- StarsMatt BerryRich FulcherTerry WadeTwo hangmen (Matt Berry and Rich Fulcher) compete for women, money and happiness, venturing deeper in the ocean of depravity than any friends should in a whisky-fuelled, cross-cultural friendship.Sketch but with a premise.
- StarsArmando IannucciHugh CecilKaren AscoeObservations of society and life by Armando Iannucci in comedy sketches and narration.Variations on a theme.
- CreatorDavid CrossBob OdenkirkStarsBob OdenkirkDavid CrossJohn EnnisThis is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.American Monty Python.
- CreatorGraham LinehanArthur MathewsStarsKevin EldonMark HeapSimon PeggA British sketch comedy show where people in ordinary situations suddenly find themselves in absurd situations.Some of the folks from Jam with Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead etc.)
- CreatorTim HeideckerJohn C. ReillyEric WareheimStarsJohn C. ReillyCarol KraftDoug FosterSee Dr. Steve learn about restaurants, spend time with his family, conquer his fears, and more. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Skylar, Wayne Skylar, and David Liebe Hart.Tim and Eric spinoff. Idiot expert.
- StarsMorwenna BanksBrian BowlesSimon GreenallA definitely-not-for-children animated series with each episode made up of an array of perverse skits.Depressing, animated, black, sketch comedy.
- CreatorPaul ReubensStarsPaul ReubensJohn ParagonPhil HartmanPee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse.Classic 1980's insanity. Started out as a stage show with some mature jokes and became a strange, creepy children's show hosted by a grown man who acts like a little boy (and alternates between two different, distinct voices, often in the same sentence).
- CreatorCasper KellyDave WillisStarsMatt ServittoHenry ZebrowskiCraig RowinA live-action workplace comedy about Gary, an associate demon, as he attempts to capture souls on earth in order to climb the corporate ladder of the underworldHell is a corporation and Satan is an *beep* boss, plus everything is pretty unapologetically evil and self-centered in the underworld, so there isn't really that condescending Office Space-esque facade of friendliness, which honestly is just more annoying and insulting than comforting. Actually, there is kind of a cognitively dissonant, friendly corporate culture despite the unabashed evil.