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1.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity-Jig
(2021)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Stars: John Early, Ann Dowd, Cole Escola, Chloe Fineman
Votes: 9
2.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Irrefutable Evidence
(2020)
TV-MA | 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: 79
3.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
A Dangerous Union
(2020)
TV-MA | 20 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: 80
4.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Rogue Witness
(2020)
TV-MA | 20 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: 73
5.
Search Party (2016– )
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: 224
6. 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: 521
7. 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: 12
8.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
The Reckoning
(2020)
TV-MA | 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: 79
9.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
In God We Trust
(2020)
TV-MA | 22 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: 75
10.
Search Party (2016– )
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: 133
11.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
The Last Dance
(2020)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
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: 99
12. Zog's Place (2001)
24 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Toby Miller | Stars: Josh Charles, Erin Dwight, Kira Green, Seth Herzog
Votes: 7
13.
I Love the '80s (2002– )
Episode:
1982
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Comedy, History
Stars: Michael Ian Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Mo Collins, Rich Eisen
Votes: 7
14.
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: 43
15.
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: 59
16.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
The Rookie Lawyer
(2020)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Pandemonium breaks loose when an anonymous tip is leaked to the press. Dory and Drew lawyer up, while Elliott and Portia head for the hills. Or, rather, the sand dunes of East Hampton.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 92
17. The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995 TV Movie)
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: 63
18.
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: 44
19.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Public Appeal
(2020)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Dory enlists her family to join her for a melodramatic TV interview, where they give the performance of a lifetime. Portia bonds with her new Christian friends, while Elliott and Marc's wedding plans become more and more extravagant.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 77
20.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
The Whistleblower
(2020)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Given the mountains of evidence against them, Dory, Drew, and their uninspiring legal team struggle to come up with a half-decent defense strategy, while Portia and Elliott are aggressively interrogated under fluorescent lighting.
Director: Jay Duplass | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 83
21.
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: 45
22.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Escape to Nowhere
(2021)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Drew's deep, dark, secret is discovered by his new-found love, Portia works on her movie, Elliot works with Charlie in his new political party, and Dory and Chip celebrate three months of friendship.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 28
23.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Frenzy
(2017)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The gang must get sixty thousand dollars to their blackmailer, leading to a day of cat food tins, mistaken identities, and tasers. On the other side of town, Joy follows Fat Franky, which does not end as anticipated.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 116
24.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
Rollin' with the Homies
(2019)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
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: 136
25.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
The Feels
(2019)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jess (Brooke Markham) reluctantly agrees to let Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) go alone with Max (Casey Diedrick) on a day trip. While traveling, Murphy has flashback of memories of Tyson (Thamela... See full summary »
Director: Ingrid Jungermann | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 167
26.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
Tyson
(2019)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
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: 166
27. Grace and Frankie (2015– )
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: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen
Votes: 38,521
28. 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, John Oliver
Votes: 44,922
29. 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: 2,458
30.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
Codependence Day
(2020)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Murphy convinces Jess to help with a drug mission, while Felix finds himself in a legal predicament. Dean's partner Gene begins showing some real talent on the job, giving Dean a lead that ... See full summary »
Director: Steven K. Tsuchida | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 90
31.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Conspiracy
(2017)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The gang goes on a mission to cover up Keith's semi-accidental murder and return Chantal to her family, with a few major roadblocks along the way.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 145
32.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Murder!
(2017)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
After finding the not-so-missing Chantal and killing the not-so-villainous Keith, the gang is faced with the horrifying task of trying to bury a body before the sun comes up.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 161
33.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
My Pride and Joy
(2020)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Betrayal runs deep, and the consequences are devastating.
Director: Corinne Kingsbury | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 83
34.
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: 50
35.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
The Accused Woman
(2020)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Dory's arrested and the friends are spiraling. What do they do now? Are the cops coming for them next? And more importantly, which one of them told the authorities?
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 91
36. 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: 2,566
37. 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: Andrew Dice Clay, Soleil Moon Frye, Traci Lords, Bret Michaels
Votes: 1,529
38. 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: 794
39.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
A National Affair
(2020)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The media can't get enough of this salacious case, and Dory is starting to enjoy the attention. Meanwhile, Drew addresses the skeletons in his closet, and a betrayed Elliott cuts ties with Portia, driving her into the open arms of Christ.
Director: Jay Duplass | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 77
40.
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
Episode:
Day Is Done
(2015)
TV-MA | Comedy
The Falcon, indeed, killed the lawyer and he got all targets but two: Steve and Beth. The President orders The Falcon and his Special Ops crew to decimate Camp Firewood and destroy the ... See full summary »
Director: David Wain | Stars: Elizabeth Banks, H. Jon Benjamin, Michael Ian Black, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 503
41.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying
(2020)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When Murphy and Felix concoct a new plan to destroy Nia, Murphy's friendship with Josh proves to be more beneficial than she expected. In need of some space from Murphy, Jess makes a bold ... See full summary »
Director: Clara Aranovich | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 78
42.
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: 47
43.
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: 35
44.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Paranoia
(2017)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The gang is invited to Chappaqua where they receive the key to the city for finding Chantal, while a police woman named Joy begins to uncover their tracks.
Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 125
45.
Search Party (2016– )
Episode:
Password to the Shadows
(2016)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The crew wreaks havoc on Chantal's sister's rehearsal dinner and have no choice but to pay off an unlikely source for Chantal's possible whereabouts.
Directors: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers | Stars: Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner
Votes: 165
46.
Grace and Frankie (2015– )
Episode:
The House
(2019)
TV-MA | Comedy
Grace and Frankie visit the beach house while their worried kids try to track them down. Robert and Sol are caught in an embarrassing situation.
Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen
Votes: 411
47.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
The One That Got Away
(2019)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
While hanging out with Max in his food truck, Murphy is shocked to hear a familiar voice screaming outside. Meanwhile, Murphy offers to watch Chloe so Dean can go on a date, but things get ... See full summary »
Director: Anna Mastro | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 156
48.
In the Dark (2019– )
Episode:
The Truth Hurts
(2020)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
While Murphy and Felix juggle their personal extracurricular activities with the demands of drug dealing, Jess finds herself inextricably in Nia's cross-hairs. Trey has Darnell's back, and ... See full summary »
Director: David Grossman | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Rich Sommer, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick
Votes: 85
49.
Childrens Hospital (2008–2016)
Episode:
Triangles
(2013)
TV-14 | 12 min | 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: 40
50.
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: 34