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1. Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 92 min | Comedy
STELLA is a three-man comedy troupe from New York City, comprised of well-known comedians and actors Michael Showalter, David Wain, and Michael Ian Black. Though the three have made a ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Leo Allen
Votes: 591
2.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Infinite Loop
(2021)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The real Lylah appears, and the gang finally gets a solid lead on Dory's whereabouts.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 264
3. Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (2004–2006)
30 min | Comedy, Sport
Randy and Jason play fictitious ESPN research assistants who end up hosting comedy as they comment on the game action and announcers.
Stars: Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar, Jon Glaser, Sean Salisbury
Votes: 882
4.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The House of Uncanny Truths
(2016)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The crew heads to where they suspect Chantal may be hiding, but when Dory is floored by a terrifying connection, things take a disastrous turn.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 396
5.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
Irrefutable Evidence
(2020)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Alarming evidence surfaces that potentially obliterates Dory and Drew's chances of being acquitted. Elliott confronts his roots, and Portia attempts to make amends for testifying against her friends.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 232
6. Zog's Place (2001)
24 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Toby Miller | Stars: Josh Charles, Erin Dwight, Kira Green, Seth Herzog
Votes: 15
7.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Coffee Shop
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The guy's friendship is tested when they open rival coffee shops.
Director: David Wain | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Samantha Buck
Votes: 59
8.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Pilot
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael, Michael and David get evicted from their apartment and have trouble finding a new home.
Director: David Wain | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Greg D'Agostino
Votes: 75
9.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
The Deep End
(2022)
TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery
Josh's persistence to bring Murphy down motivates everyone to pull a plan together.
Director: Samir Rehem | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Casey Deidrick, Keston John, Morgan Krantz
Votes: 105
10. I Love the '80s (2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »
Stars: Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Andrew Dice Clay
Votes: 1,776
11.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Meeting Girls
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Michael and Michael get girlfriends, their new relationships threaten their friendship with David.
Director: John Hamburg | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Logan Anderson
Votes: 55
12.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
The Last Dance
(2020)
TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery
Murphy and Felix swing for the fences when they attempt to execute the plan to end their arrangement with Nia. Finding himself in dire circumstances, Dean seeks the help of a former colleague. Max does the unthinkable.
Director: Steven K. Tsuchida | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 202
13.
I Love the '80s (2002)
Episode:
1982
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Comedy, History
Stars: Toni Basil, Michael Ian Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Mo Collins
Votes: 14
14.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
Psychosis
(2017)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The gang ties up loose ends in their lives before facing the sobering reality that they might all go to jail by midnight, leaving it up to Dory to figure something out.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 270
15.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
A Dangerous Union
(2020)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
As the gang tries their best to put aside their differences at Elliott and Marc's epic wedding, Dory can't help but feel wary that a threatening presence looms nearby.
Director: Carrie Brownstein | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 231
16.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Reckoning
(2020)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
It's the tensest day of the gang's lives as the jury deliberates over Dory and Drew's fate.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 226
17. The State (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Each episode contains 30 minutes of extremely bizarre and funny sketch comedy performed by THE STATE, an 11 member sketch comedy troupe who wrote and starred in various sketches seen throughout the program.
Stars: Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant, Todd Holoubek
Votes: 3,042
18. How Did This Get Made? (2010 Podcast Series)
Comedy
Have you ever seen a movie so bad that it's amazing? Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas watch it with their funniest friends, and report back to you with the results.
Stars: Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, June Diane Raphael, Adam Scott
Votes: 59
19. Rooney's World (2012)
Not Rated | 22 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy
A kid's show host tries to piece his life back together after his show is canceled, but his jealous animated co-host shows up causing trouble in his new-found love life.
Director: Jordan Noel | Stars: Jacob York, Claire Bronson, Anna Cate Donelan, Ryan Nathaniel Adams
Votes: 6
20.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Camping
(2005)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The guys go camping in the woods and turn into savages after getting lost.
Director: John Hamburg | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Matt Ballard
Votes: 56
21.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Shadows
(2021)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Drew, Elliott, and Portia must come to terms with their loss.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 243
22.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
Rogue Witness
(2020)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Elliott takes the stand to testify for the defense. Portia's faith deepens, as does her bond with her new Christian friends. Drew makes a dangerously self-sabotaging choice, and Dory receives a terrifying message.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 214
23. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,212
24. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
25. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (2009–2019)
Talk-Show
Each week, Kevin Pollak and his cohosts/sidekicks interview famous people, friends, and guest in a casual, relaxed setting, with Kevin occasional impersonations, improv, and asking humorous trivia questions.
Stars: Kevin Pollak, Samm Levine, Wayne Federman, Paget Brewster
Votes: 392
26. The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Directors: Dana Calderwood, David Wain, Michael Patrick Jann, Steven Starr | Stars: Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant, Michael Patrick Jann
Votes: 106
27.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Office Party
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When the guys crash their neighbor's office party and get humiliated by her bosses, they hatch a revenge plot that ends with them in charge of the company.
Director: Susan Seidelman | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Jasmine Anderson
Votes: 63
28.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Inferno
(2021)
TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Dory struggles with reality after being brainwashed. Drew gets a surprise. Lylah puts the final touch on her cover-up.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 208
29.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
Tyson
(2019)
TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
Murphy, unable to deal with things, begins to push everyone away, including Max. Meanwhile, Murphy and Jess have a heart-to-heart.
Director: Ryan McFaul | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 269
30.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
In God We Trust
(2020)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
While Dory and Drew face their grueling first day in court, which begins with damning testimony from Portia, Elliott plays with fire by appearing on a conservative talk show.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 223
31. Bob's Burgers (2011– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Bob Belcher runs a struggling burger shop with his wife and three children.
Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts
Votes: 92,521
32. Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Finding out that their husbands are not just work partners, but have also been romantically involved for the last twenty years, two women with an already strained relationship try to cope with the circumstances together.
Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen
Votes: 57,148
33. MTV: The State, Skits and Stickers (1995 Video)
68 min | Comedy
Directors: Mark Gentile, David Wain | Stars: Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant, Todd Holoubek
Votes: 25
34.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Campaign
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Annoyed when their resident board president won't let them have any fun, the guys decide that Michael should run against him in the upcoming election, but end up taking their campaign much too seriously.
Director: David Wain | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Matt Ballard
Votes: 48
35.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Novel
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Jane Burroughs is a hip author who undermines the relationship between the guys and almost get them killed.
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Janeane Garofalo
Votes: 52
36.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Paper Route
(2005)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
After accidentally running over their paperboy, the guys take over his paper route.
Director: Susan Seidelman | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Samantha Buck
Votes: 45
37.
Stella (2005)
Episode:
Vegetables
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The guys decide to grow vegetables in order to offset their debts, but run into trouble when they flood the apartment of the girls who live downstairs.
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Arthur Acuña
Votes: 43
38.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Imposter
(2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
After bringing her family to financial ruin, Chantal is inspired to tell her life story. Dory sees something on TV that reminds her who she is.
Director: Alia Shawkat | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 227
39.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
My Pride and Joy
(2020)
TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery
Betrayal runs deep, and the consequences are devastating.
Director: Corinne Kingsbury | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 173
40.
I Love the '80s (2002)
Episode:
1981
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Comedy, History
Stars: Anastacia, Sebastian Bach, Jillian Barberie, Barenaked Ladies
Votes: 14
41.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
If Books Could Kill
(2022)
TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery
Murphy accidentally sets off a chain of events that have near fatal consequences for Felix. Meanwhile, Leslie's quick thinking buys everyone a little breathing room.
Director: Dinh Thai | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Casey Deidrick, Morgan Krantz, Theodore Bhat
Votes: 94
42.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
Tequila Mockingbird
(2022)
TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery
Murphy and Max have a long overdue conversation; Darnell's paranoia turns into fear.
Director: Natalia Leite | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Casey Deidrick, Keston John, Morgan Krantz
Votes: 91
43.
Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012–2016)
Episode:
Nick Offerman Wears a Green Flannel Shirt & Brown Boots
(2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A major disaster forces Scott and Reggie to conserve air in hopes of a last-minute rescue. Nick Offerman transfixes Scott with his mustache, while a mysterious woman (Kate McKinnon) gives tips on how to be a friendly neighbor.
Director: Benjamin Berman | Stars: Scott Aukerman, Reggie Watts, Nick Offerman, Kate McKinnon
Votes: 55
44.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
Rollin' with the Homies
(2019)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
It's Murphy's first birthday since Tyson was killed and she is feeling more isolated than ever.
Director: Brian Dannelly | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 236
45. Stella (2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A sketch comedy show that follows the absurd adventures of Michael, Michael and David.
Stars: Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Andrea Rosen
Votes: 3,974
46. Human Giant (2007–2008)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A half-hour show of edgy short films.
Stars: Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Marcus Shultz
Votes: 2,893
47.
Search Party (2016–2022)
Episode:
Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity-Jig
(2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Chip drags Dory back to the house, where a nosy Paula Jo awaits. Drew rushes back to New York after seeing something strange on social, Portia has a bleak first day on set, and Elliott gains even more notoriety.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 212
48.
The Shrink Next Door (2021)
Episode:
The Verdict
(2021)
TV-MA | 48 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Marty confronts Dr. Ike about his behavior and tries to reconnect with the life he left behind.
Director: Jesse Peretz | Stars: Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Kathryn Hahn, Casey Wilson
Votes: 363
49.
In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode:
The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part Two
(2022)
TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery
Murphy faces two equally-concerning outcomes as her trial concludes.
Director: Dinh Thai | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Casey Deidrick, Keston John, Morgan Krantz
Votes: 96
50.
Childrens Hospital (2008–2016)
Episode:
Triangles
(2013)
TV-14 | 12 min | Short, Comedy
When the son of Nurse Dori (ZANDY HARTIG) witnesses a murder, Detective Chance Briggs (NICK OFFERMAN) arrives to solve the crime ... but he doesn't count on falling in love.
Director: Lake Bell | Stars: Lake Bell, Rob Corddry, Zandy Hartig, Rob Huebel
Votes: 82