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1. Iliza: Elder Millennial (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Comedy
Newly engaged comic Iliza Shlesinger dives into undeniable truths about life at age 35, the insanity of the road traveled and what's to come.
Director: Steve Paley | Stars: Hunter Hill, Iliza Shlesinger
Votes: 4,485
2. Maron (2013–2016)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He was an angry, drunk, self-involved mess for most of his adult life, but with the popularity of a podcast he hosts in his garage and a life of sobriety, his life and career are turning around.
Stars: Marc Maron, Dave Anthony, Andy Kindler, Josh Brener
Votes: 5,236
3. Maron in Space (2013– )
2 min | Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Stars: James Adomian, Cate Beehan, Eugene Cordero, Drew Droege
Votes: 16
4. Who's the Caboose? (1997)
Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy
A documentary team gets a grant to do a film on a rare fatal disease that is attacking homeless people. However, they quickly find the film too depressing. Ducking into a nightclub, they ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Seder | Stars: Alex Ferrer, Sarah Silverman, Sam Seder, Eric Slovin
Votes: 328
5. Please Understand Me (2018– )
Comedy
Purposefully mismatched comedians are placed into a counseling session with real therapists. The therapist tries to conduct a counseling session while the comedians describe the insanity of... See full summary »
Stars: Sarah Silverman, Jack Forbes, Mo Collins, Fred Melamed
Votes: 48
6. Untitled Sarah Silverman Project (2016 TV Movie)
Comedy
A pathologically honest woman having a modern mid-life crisis.
Director: Charlie McDowell | Stars: Jack Davenport, Sarah Silverman, Jeremy Maguire, Justin Kirk
Votes: 92
7. Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A therapist struggles with problems of his patients, while dealing with the ones in his personal life.
Stars: Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman, Will Le Bow
Votes: 6,058
8. Marc Maron: Too Real (2017 TV Special)
70 min | Comedy
Comedian Marc Maron riffs on topics including Donald Trump, a Rolling Stones concert, and the hat-buying experience.
Director: Lynn Shelton | Stars: Marc Maron, Amber Preston
Votes: 2,109
9. Marc Maron: More Later (2015 TV Special)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Marc Maron: More Later captures Maron as he dishes out compelling, raw and wildly honest stand-up. In this brand new special, Maron tackles religion, relationships, rage, Skype sex and ice cream among other topics.
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait | Stars: Marc Maron, Chris Garcia
Votes: 477
10. This Is Not Happening (2015– )
30 min | Comedy
Ari Shaffir and two (sometimes three) other comedians tell their hilarious real life stories based on specific subjects. Roy Wood Jr. replaces Ari as host in season 4.
Stars: Ari Shaffir, Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Pacek, Joey Diaz
Votes: 503
11. This Is Not Happening (2013– )
TV-MA | Comedy
A show hosted by Ari Shaffir in which his comedian friends tell true stories around a given theme.
Stars: Ari Shaffir, Roy Wood Jr., Joey Diaz, Bobby Lee
Votes: 557
12. Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013 TV Special)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy
Marc 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 ... See full summary »
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Marc Maron, Sam Lipsyte, Tom Scharpling
Votes: 1,968
13. 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: 1,205
14. Funny as Hell (2011–2016)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Featuring bold, uncensored comedy from some of today's fastest rising comedy stars, FUNNY AS HELL is what you've come to expect from Just For Laughs only it's brand new, a lot cooler and ... See full summary »
Stars: Jon Dore, Hannibal Buress, Jim Jefferies, Sean Patton
Votes: 479
15. Tasteless (II) (2018)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Comedy
She changed comedy by accident
Directors: Jeff Cerulli, Matt Ritter | Stars: Ashton Applewhite, Michael Barron, Jordan Carlos, Frank Castillo
Votes: 12
16. HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1994– )
TV-MA | 28 min | Documentary, Comedy
The hottest comedy talents of the 1990s headline these solo half-hour stand-up specials. Comics in Season 1 include: Chris Rock, D.L. Hughley, Simply Marvalous, Carlos Mencia, Suzanne ... See full summary »
Stars: Patton Oswalt, Dave Chappelle, Jeff Garlin, Harland Williams
Votes: 352
17. Wyatt Cenac: Comedy Person (2011 TV Special)
PG | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy
Wyatt Cenac is a comedy person.
Director: Miles Kahn | Stars: Wyatt Cenac, John Hodgman
Votes: 93
18. Heckler (2007)
R | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Jamie Kennedy shows just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark
Director: Michael Addis | Stars: Louie Anderson, Criss Angel, Dave Attell, Vince August
Votes: 2,829
19. Have a Good Trip (2020)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy
Mixing comedy with a thorough investigation of psychedelics, 'Have a Good Trip' explores the pros, cons, science, history, future, pop cultural impact, and cosmic possibilities of hallucinogens.
Director: Donick Cary | Stars: Nick Offerman, Sting, A$AP Rocky, Bill Kreutzmann
Votes: 8,620
20. Marc Maron: End Times Fun (2020 TV Special)
71 min | Comedy
Marc Maron wades through a swamp of vitamin hustlers, evangelicals and grown male nerd children, culminating in a gleefully filthy end times fantasy.
Director: Lynn Shelton | Star: Marc Maron
Votes: 2,155
21. The Mike Stand (2018)
Documentary
A veteran comedian heads back to LA and re-connects with his comedic roots.
Director: Brendan Mertens | Stars: Don Barris, Julie Dugas, Bob Einstein, Darren Frost
22. The History of Comedy (2017–2018)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.
Stars: Kliph Nesteroff, Robert B. Weide, Elayne Boosler, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 531
23. Funny: The Documentary (2017)
76 min | Documentary, Comedy
Follow the career paths of a few of the brightest emerging comedians. Along the way, discover how laughter connects us all.
Director: J.D. Cohen | Stars: Max Amini, David A. Arnold, Lucas Astrom, Ian Bagg
Votes: 14
24. The Church of What's Happening Now (2012–2020)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Joey and Lee are joined by one of Joey's friends, Comedians, Actors, Writers and Director's to name a few.
Stars: Joey Diaz, Lee Syatt, Ari Shaffir, Dean Delray
Votes: 305
25. Hilarity for Charity 2016 (2016 TV Special)
Comedy
Director: Keith Hobelman | Stars: James Corden, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jen Kirkman, Courtney Love
26. SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero (2016)
TV-MA | 77 min | Comedy
Actress and comedian Natasha Leggero hosts an all-star lineup of today's finest stand-ups, including Baron Vaughn, Andrew Santino, Emily Heller, James Adomian and Moshe Kasher along with ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Feinartz | Stars: Natasha Leggero, James Adomian, Emily Heller, Moshe Kasher
Votes: 38
27. Pound House (2013–2024)
6 min | Short, Comedy
Something happens this way comes
Stars: Doug Lussenhop, Brent Weinbach, Johnny Pemberton, Yasmine Kittles
Votes: 148
28. Historical Roasts (2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
"Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross and a slew of guest stars poke fun at major historical figures while also honoring their enduring impact on the world.
Stars: Jeffrey Ross, Jaleel White, Bob Saget, Ayden Mayeri
Votes: 1,856
29. First Nations Comedy Experience (2018– )
56 min | Comedy
A television series featuring Native American and World Indigenous comedians as well as some of the biggest names in stand up comedy.
Stars: Graham Elwood, Cathy Ladman, Jim Ruel, James Mane
Votes: 16
30. Anything Boys Can Do (2018)
Short, Comedy
Director: Bonnie McFarlane | Stars: Nikki Glaser, Josh Segarra, Pete Lee, Tim Dillon
Votes: 14
31. Timing (II) (2020)
82 min | Comedy
A comedian moves to NYC to pursue his dream but finds himself in a love triangle with a girl and his career
Director: Alex Anderson | Stars: Josh Accardo, Alex Anderson, Christopher Botte, Mike Cannon
Votes: 25
32. Nikki Glaser: Perfect (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy
Not Safe with Nikki Glaser host Nikki Glaser brings her sharp wit to her first hour-long special, "Perfect." Glaser contemplates what it means to become an adult woman, and talks frankly about her relationships with porn and sexual shame.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Nikki Glaser
Votes: 445
33. 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: 1,859
34. Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It? (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
In her fourth stand-up special, Whitney Cummings returns to her hometown of Washington, D.C., and riffs on modern feminism, relationships, technology and, of course, sex robots. She also brings a very special guest to say hi.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Whitney Cummings
Votes: 1,982
35. Iliza Shlesinger: Unveiled (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 78 min | Comedy
Iliza Shelsinger in her fifth Netflix stand-up special, discussing marriage and its traditions.
Director: Steve Paley | Stars: Darren Capozzi, Mona Parks, Iliza Shlesinger
Votes: 1,969
36. Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020 TV Special)
TV-14 | 61 min | Comedy
She's halfway through her 20s, and she's over it. Too old to party, too young to settle down, comedian Taylor Tomlinson takes aim at her life choices.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Taylor Tomlinson
Votes: 5,277
37. This Is Stand-Up (2020– )
Documentary, Comedy
An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest names in the game reveal what it's like to pursue this most challenging, yet important art-form.
Stars: Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, Jay Mohr, Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 91
38. Laugh Aid (2020 TV Special)
Comedy
Director: Marcus Raboy | Stars: Neal Brennan, Hannibal Buress, Bill Burr, Drew Carey
Votes: 10
39. Inside Jokes (2018)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy
Up-and-coming comedians in New York and Los Angeles pursue their dream of being selected for the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs Festival New Faces showcase.
Stars: Rosebud Baker, J.C. Currais, Robert Dean, Kellen Erskine
Votes: 211
40. Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
Canadian comic Katherine Ryan's stand-up special packed with anecdotes, jokes, and a pertinent take on society.
Director: Linda Mendoza | Star: Katherine Ryan
Votes: 2,171
41. Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 78 min | Comedy
Jen Kirkman's original comedy special delivers some sharp, hilarious truths about life at 40 as filmed at the North Door in Austin, Texas.
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Jen Kirkman, Kelly Patton, Wilder S. Patton, Carol Hickey
Votes: 1,641
42. Katherine Ryan: In Trouble (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Comedy
Canadian comic Katherine Ryan explains the perks of dating younger men and talks about her unusual relationships, living in the hometown she hates, and how she once enraged an entire nation.
Director: Colin Dench | Star: Katherine Ryan
Votes: 2,349
43. Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 71 min | Comedy
In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.
Director: Liam Lynch | Stars: Sarah Silverman, Troy
Votes: 3,976
44. Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin? (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Comedy
Jen Kirkman jokes about women's bodies, meditation, and a ghostly tour guide in her stand-up routine.
Director: Lance Bangs | Star: Jen Kirkman
Votes: 1,369
45. Christina P: Mother Inferior (2017 TV Special)
59 min | Comedy
Christina Pazsitzky hits Seattle with a biting dose of reality, telling truths about her childhood, getting older and the horrors of giving birth.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Christina Pazsitzky
Votes: 1,139
46. Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats (2014 TV Special)
74 min | Comedy
Writer/actress/comedienne Chelsea Peretti presents a re-imagining of the hour-long special.
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Chelsea Peretti, Brendon Walsh, John Howard Swain, Esther Povitsky
Votes: 2,444
47. Joe Rogan: Strange Times (2018 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Outspoken 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.
Director: Anthony Giordano | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 4,758
48. Joe Rogan: Triggered (2016 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Unleashing his inquisitive, intense comedic style, Rogan explores everything from raising kids and Santa Claus to pot gummies and talking to dolphins.
Director: Anthony Giordano | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 4,824
49. The Joe Rogan Experience (2009 Podcast Series)
TV-MA | 180 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Joe Rogan hosts long-form conversations with friends and guests that include comedians, actors, musicians, MMA instructors, commentators, authors and artists.
Stars: Joe Rogan, Brian Redban, Jamie Vernon, Joey Diaz
Votes: 4,615
50. Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High (2014 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Comedy
Perched high above it all in Denver, Joe Rogan¹s brand-new one-hour stand-up special, "Rocky Mountain High," has a clear perspective. Tune in to find out the real meaning of infinity, why ... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 859
51. Joe Rogan: Talking Monkeys in Space (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy
Comedian Joe Rogan tackles everything from evolution to making babies to gay marriage in his brand new uncut stand-up special recorded live at the sold-out Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.
Director: Anthony Giordano | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 738
52. Joe Rogan: Live (2006 Video)
58 min | Documentary, Comedy
Regardless of Joe Rogan's success on television with the Ultimate Fighting Championship or hosting Fear Factor or co-starring in NewsRadio, his true love is stand-up comedy. With more than ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz
Votes: 1,309
53. Bert Kreischer: Secret Time (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Bert 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.
Director: Todd Biermann | Star: Bert Kreischer
Votes: 2,732
54. Bill Burr: You People Are All the Same. (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Comedy
Funnyman Bill Burr takes the stage to uncork a profanity-laced, incisive routine that pokes fun at plastic surgery, reality TV, gold diggers and more.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Stars: Bill Burr, Paul Virzi
Votes: 8,051
55. Bert Kreischer: The Machine (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedy special featuring inimitable storyteller Bert Kreisher, who expounds on a series of incredible and hilarious tales - from an unforgettable run-in with a grizzly bear to his legendary travels in Russia.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Bert Kreischer
Votes: 2,096
56. Bert Kreischer: Hey Big Boy (2020 TV Special)
62 min | Comedy
Overweight comedian Bert Kreischer laughs at his own jokes about black people in Starbucks, watching porn while in the closet, finding out Hitler was wrong, and more.
Director: Jeff Tomsic | Star: Bert Kreischer
Votes: 2,355
57. Joe Rogan Live from the Tabernacle (2012 Video)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Comedian Joe Rogan performs in Atlanta at the Tabernacle. Topics include: circumcision, marriage, and science.
Director: Anthony Giordano | Stars: Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz
Votes: 560
58. Joe Rogan: Live from the Belly of the Beast (2001 Video)
84 min | Comedy
Director: Kevin Booth | Stars: Alex Jones, Joe Rogan
Votes: 153
59. Your Mom's House (2010– )
Comedy, Talk-Show
Your Mom's House is a comedy podcast hosted by married comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky. The podcast has far ranging conversations, discussing topics such as ongoing events, comedy, to the daily life of the two co-hosts.
Stars: Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, Brian Redban, Jake Glazier
Votes: 309
60. The Dana Carvey Show (1996)
30 min | Comedy
Riffs on pop culture, politics and even the show's own sponsors.
Stars: Dana Carvey, Steve Carell, Bill Chott, Stephen Colbert
Votes: 1,281
61. Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020 TV Special)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
In the long anticipated and controversial comeback of Louis CK, he doesn't hold back when discussing topics like religion, god, pedophilia, traveling Europe, and of course his sexual misconduct accusations in his brand new special.
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 6,467
62. I Love You, Daddy (2017)
R | 123 min | Comedy, Drama
When a successful television writer's daughter becomes the interest of an aging filmmaker with an appalling past, he becomes worried about how to handle the situation.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Chloë Grace Moretz, Rose Byrne, Charlie Day
Votes: 4,681
63. Louis C.K. 2017 (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 74 min | Comedy
Louis C.K. muses on religion, eternal love, giving dogs drugs, email fights, teachers, and more in a live performance from Washington D.C.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Joe List
Votes: 10,860
64. Louis C.K.: Live at the Comedy Store (2015 TV Special)
66 min | Comedy
Comedian Louis C.K. performs live at the Comedy store in LA.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Jay London
Votes: 7,017
65. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy
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.
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 12,834
66. Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (2011 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Louis jokes about fatherhood, success, and flying first class at the Beacon Theatre in New York.
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 10,304
67. Louis C.K. Oh My God (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy
In February, 2013, Louis brings his impish nihilism to Phoenix, Arizona. He talks about an old lady and her pet, living in Manhattan, experiencing his body's aging (he's 45), men's ... See full summary »
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,804
68. Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
Directors: Louis C.K., Shannon Hartman | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 11,092
69. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy
In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,060
70. The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle gives his usual skewed insight into the topics of race, technology, OJ Simpson, and more in a stand up special filmed in Hollywood.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 13,482
71. Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Dave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings
Votes: 13,591
72. Pootie Tang (2001)
PG-13 | 81 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
"The Man" is baffled by a chill hero's invincible weapon: gibberish.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, J.B. Smoove, Jennifer Coolidge
Votes: 15,129 | Gross: $3.29M
73.
On Location (1976– )
Episode:
A Steven Wright Special
(1985)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Enjoyably lethargic Steven Wright leaves his shack in the prairie to deliver a stand up show filled with creative and philosophical jokes, deadpan one-liners and funny contrived situations, including meeting a perfect Asian blond.
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Nancy Omi, Steven Wright
Votes: 305
74. July (2017)
7 min | Short, Comedy
Peter, 29, is in Los Angeles to try to reconnect with an ex, a doomed move. When he arrives at his Airbnb, he meets Lina, the teenage daughter of the house's proprietor. The two form a ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Letterii | Stars: John Grady, Peter Moses, Holly Taylor
75. The Machine (I) (2023)
R | 112 min | Action, Comedy
Bert's drunken past catches up with him 20 years down the road when he and his father are kidnapped by those Bert wronged 20 years ago while drunk on a college semester abroad in Russia.
Director: Peter Atencio | Stars: Bert Kreischer, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro, Iva Babic
Votes: 15,535
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