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1. 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: 5,665
2. 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: 1,626
3. 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: 54,518
4. 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: 348
5. 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: 382
6. The Fluffy Movie: Unity Through Laughter (2014)
PG-13 | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy
A comedy concert film that captures the on-stage performance and inspirational success story of Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.
Directors: Manny Rodriguez, Jay Lavender | Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Jacqueline Obradors, Gina Brillon, Alfred Robles
Votes: 4,231 | Gross: $2.83M
7. 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: 6,283
8. 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: 791
9. 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: 20,750 | Gross: $50.50M
10. 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: 47,280
11. 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: 1,698
12. Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Documentary, Comedy
A stand-up show that touches on topics such as artificial intelligence, political correctness, family weddings, funerals, and the end of humanity.
Director: John L. Spencer | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 14,502
13. Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, the comic lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered comedy special.
Director: Stan Lathan | Star: Dave Chappelle
Votes: 7,492
14. Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns (2024)
TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, Comedy
The old man's back - out of the clubs, onto the screen, comedian Dave Attell brings it hard in this rapid-fire, no-holds-barred performance.
Director: Scott Gawlik | Star: Dave Attell
Votes: 730
15. Kevin James: Irregardless (2024)
62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Kevin James stand-up comedy special with topics including parenting, marriage, and getting older.
Director: Kevin James | Star: Kevin James
Votes: 697
16. 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: 5,325
17. 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: 18,503
18. Matt Rife: Natural Selection (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 64 min | Comedy
Matt embarked on a sold-out world tour. Now in his first Netflix comedy special, Matt leaves no topic untouched - from crystals to social media trolls - and no audience member spared.
Director: Erik Griffin | Star: Matt Rife
Votes: 2,984
19. Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy
Follow up to Shane Gillis: Live in Austin special.
Director: John McKeever | Star: Shane Gillis
Votes: 3,519
20. 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: 1,682
21. Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024 TV Special)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy
Ramy Youssef returns to the stage to offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving, and more.
Director: Christopher Storer | Stars: Steve Way, Ramy Youssef
Votes: 456
22. Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017 TV Special)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage at the comedy club where he began his career to recount his early life.
Director: Michael Bonfiglio | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Brogan, Mark Schiff, Carolyn Liebling
Votes: 6,080
23. Katt Williams: Woke Foke (2024)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
A live-streamed stand-up comedy special from Katt Williams.
Director: Troy Miller | Star: Katt Williams
Votes: 384
24. 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: 421
25. Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed (2024)
51 min | Documentary, Comedy
From his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, Demetri Martin returns with a new stand-up special.
Director: Demetri Martin | Stars: Rachael Beame, Adam Lowitt, Ron Lynch, Demetri Martin
Votes: 362
26. 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: 2,074
27. 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
28. 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: 1,111
29. Oh, Hello on Broadway (2017 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 104 min | Comedy
Two delusional geriatrics reveal curious pasts, share a love of tuna and welcome a surprise guest in this filming of the popular comedy show.
Directors: Michael John Warren, Alex Timbers | Stars: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Steve Martin, Matthew Broderick
Votes: 3,415
30. 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: 6,070 | Gross: $38.18M
31. Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Comedy
In-demand comedian Katt Williams offers up The Pimp Chronicles courtesy of HBO. Williams shares his thoughts on such topics as drugs, politics and pop culture in this special event.
Directors: Anthony Anderson, Gary Binkow, James Yukich | Stars: Katt Williams, Anthony Anderson, André 3000, Da Brat
Votes: 2,079
32. 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: 2,674
33. 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: 9,085
34. Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Jimmy 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".
Directors: Brian Klein, Amanda Baker | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 6,054
35. Gender Agenda (2024)
75 min | Comedy
This will give the stage to Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha and Mx. Dahlia Belle.
Director: Julian Smith | Stars: Hannah Gadsby, Alok, Krishna Istha, Chloe Petts
Votes: 553
36. 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: 6,473 | Gross: $7.71M
37. Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003)
PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Documentary
The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.
Director: C.B. Harding | Stars: Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, Larry the Cable Guy
Votes: 4,737 | Gross: $0.60M
38. John Mulaney: New in Town (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Comedian John Mulaney talks about his milk toast boyish looks, his childhood, his Jewish girlfriend, his gayish charm, his favorite TV shows, Ice-T, a homeless person he met in N.Y., and a prostate exam with Batman.
Directors: Ryan Polito, Jake Szymanski | Stars: John Mulaney, Amy Schumer
Votes: 7,432
39. Jerry Seinfeld: 'I'm Telling You for the Last Time' (1998 TV Special)
TV-14 | 75 min | Comedy
Live from New York City, Jerry Seinfeld, aided and abetted by a host of friends and fellow comedians, performs his 1998 Emmy-nominated performance on Broadway.
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Barryte, Grace Bustos, George Carlin
Votes: 6,271
40. Jack Whitehall: Settle Down (2024 TV Special)
TV-MA | 62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jack Whitehall takes the stage at London's O2 Arena to riff on dogs, drinking, dining alone, and finally deciding to settle down and become a father.
Director: Chris Howe | Star: Jack Whitehall
Votes: 723
41. Katt Williams: World War III (2022 TV Special)
59 min | Comedy
Katt Williams riffs on truth, lies, chicken wing shortages and the war on drugs in this electrifying stand-up special filmed in Las Vegas.
Director: Katt Williams | Star: Katt Williams
Votes: 822
42. Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 64 min | Comedy
Follows 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.
Director: John L. Spencer | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 23,522
43. Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018 TV Special)
TV-14 | 74 min | Comedy
Comedians 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.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Mike Ashworth
Votes: 3,220
44. BET's Comicview (1992– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Comic View is an American stand-up comedy series that showcases the talents of up-and-coming comedians. The series debut in 1992 on the Black Entertainment Television network, and has been ... See full summary »
Stars: Kevin Hart, Sheryl Underwood, Bruce Bruce, Rickey Smiley
Votes: 142
45. Dave Chappelle: The Closer (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Comedy
As 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.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Daphne Dorman
Votes: 28,840
46. Jeff Dunham - I'm with Cupid (2024 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Ventriloquist and stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham performs an all-Valentine's Day-themed special. ~DISH Network episode description
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Star: Jeff Dunham
Votes: 129
47. 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: 13,568
48. Roseanne Barr: Cancel This! (2023 TV Special)
66 min | Comedy
For the first time in sixteen years, comedic icon Roseanne Barr returns to the stage for one night only on Fox Nation, with no subject off limits.
Stars: Roseanne Barr, Jessie Hobson
Votes: 972
49. Neal Brennan: Blocks (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Documentary, Comedy
Follows Neal Brennan as he talks about the emotional and cultural issues that make him feel like something's wrong with him in a humorous way, from drugs and alcohol, liberalism, to his small chances of finding real love.
Director: Derek DelGaudio | Star: Neal Brennan
Votes: 2,053
50. Jeff Dunham: Me the People (2022 TV Special)
42 min | Reality-TV
It follows Dunham as he tackles how much time we dedicate to our devices, the things we spend money on, and cancel culture.
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Star: Jeff Dunham
Votes: 393