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Chappelle's Show

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2006
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
76K
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POPULARITY
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Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)
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Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.

  • Creators
    • Neal Brennan
    • Dave Chappelle
  • Stars
    • Dave Chappelle
    • Donnell Rawlings
    • Rudy Rush
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    76K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,506
    200
    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
    • Stars
      • Dave Chappelle
      • Donnell Rawlings
      • Rudy Rush
    • 116User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #76
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 16 nominations total

    Episodes33

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    Chappelle's Show Season 2 Uncensored!
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    Chappelle's Show Season 2 Uncensored!
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    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • Various…
    • 2004–2006
    Donnell Rawlings
    Donnell Rawlings
    • Announcer…
    • 2003–2004
    Rudy Rush
    Rudy Rush
    • Announcer…
    • 2003–2004
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Self…
    • 2004–2006
    Neal Brennan
    Neal Brennan
    • Self…
    • 2003–2006
    Yasiin Bey
    Yasiin Bey
    • Self - Musical Guest…
    • 2003–2004
    Randy Pearlstein
    • Various…
    • 2003–2006
    Melle Powers
    • Ashley 'Smashly' Evans…
    • 2003–2004
    Greer Barnes
    Greer Barnes
    • Dave's Friend…
    • 2003–2006
    Blaire Reinhard
    • Lil' Jon Announcer…
    • 2004
    Yoshio Mita
    • Asian Slave…
    • 2003–2004
    Paul Mooney
    Paul Mooney
    • Self…
    • 2003–2004
    Guillermo Diaz
    Guillermo Diaz
    • Scarface…
    • 2003–2006
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Kent Wallace…
    • 2003–2004
    Sophina Brown
    Sophina Brown
    • Clifton's Wife…
    • 2003–2004
    Questlove
    Questlove
    • Self…
    • 2004
    Bryan Olsen
    Bryan Olsen
    • Internet Music Guy…
    • 2003–2006
    Bill Burr
    Bill Burr
    • Billy…
    • 2004
    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
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    Reviewers say 'Chappelle's Show' tackles race, politics, and pop culture through humor and satire, making it groundbreaking yet polarizing. Dave Chappelle's boundary-pushing sketches address sensitive subjects, offering both hilarity and thought-provoking commentary. The show's use of racial stereotypes and political satire attracts both praise and criticism. While some find the content offensive, others appreciate its fearless exploration of societal norms. Chappelle's unique style has cemented the show's influence in comedy.
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    10Rob1331

    Laugh Out Loud Funny!

    Chappelle's show is a sketch-comedy show starring if course, Dave Chappelle. He also performs a stand-up routine as he shows you the clips and usually ends with a popular musical act. This is absolutely one of the funniest shows in the history of television! I've never laughed out loud so much at one show in my entire life! It's just a shame it only went two seasons because Dave lost his mind for a little while after Season 2 and didn't want to return for another season even though they offered him record amount of money at the time. This show debuted almost 20 years and it's just as funny today as it was then. Not many shows hold up after 20yrs but this is absolutely one of them. It's one of the best comedies of all-time!
    jbass-5

    It has been awhile since i have hurt from laughing.

    I don't usually comment on things, and spend more time reading and seeing what others have to say, but I think Dave deserves more praise.

    I just got season 2 on DVD and it has been nonstop laughter since I put it in. There were several times when I had to pause the show because I couldn't breathe.

    I almost died when the grenade came rolling into the house in the skit that showed what would happen if Enron execs and similar were treated like true criminals.

    It's bad that I like the show so much. Sometimes i bust out laughing at work and people think I am insane (which I probably am) On another note, I hope things can be worked out for season 3. If this is the end of the show, then I thank Dave for giving us what he has and I wish him the best.
    10mbourque74

    Funniest skit of all time

    Charlie Murphy narrating his time with Rick James, never laughed so much
    makdaddy53

    Edgy, politically incorrect...hilarious

    Dave Chapelle is one of the funniest men alive. He's no George Carlin or Richard Pryor but they've had years to show their genius. Chapelle makes racist jokes but no group is exempt, everyone is a target, so for white people claiming he is racist he takes a lot of shots at black people too. This show is hilarious, It reminds me of Richard Pryor's short lived show, he manages to slip little things under the radar, and he is unapologetic about it, which makes it better. Charlie Murphy has proven that he is the funny Murphy, he's capitalizing on what Eddie once was, I see Charlie becoming just as famous if not more than his brother, Eddie edge has plummeted in the last couple years. Keep this show on Comedy Central
    10Supermanfan-13

    Hilarious

    Chappelle's show is absolutely one of the funniest television shows I've ever seen! Dave is a flat out genius! I've never laughed out loud so much at one show in my life! There's literally not one episode that's not hilarious. I've watched every episode several times over and laugh just as much every time. Like many others here have already said, it's an absolute travesty that it only went for three seasons. It's not because it was canceled because it was one of the most popular shows on at the time, it's just that Dave didn't want to do anymore for some reason. Chappelle is one of the funniest comedians of this era and this is peak Chappelle at his best.

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    • Trivia
      Charlie Murphy first showed the infamous Rick James sketch to his brother Eddie Murphy before audience tapings. Eddie enjoyed the sketch so much that the two watched it again.
    • Goofs
      In the third "When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong" skit, Brenda's last name changes from Johnston to Rounds.
    • Quotes

      Rick James: I'm Rick James, bitch!

    • Crazy credits
      Episode #204 began with the following disclaimer: "This episode of Chappelle's Show has been deemed more offensive than usual. Viewer discretion is advised." This was followed by a second screen: "Enjoy yourself, bitches. It's a celebration."
    • Alternate versions
      Club skit of the "Life in Slow motion" sketch, which was shown in second season, features a different music on DVD, as well as on syndication; probably due to legal issues.
    • Connections
      Featured in Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Hip-Hop
      Written & Performed by Dead Prez

      Courtesy of Loud Records/LLC

      (Chappelle's intro music)

      (uncredited)

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Comedy Central
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Comedy Central
      • Marobru Inc.
      • Pilot Boy Productions
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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