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1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,787

2. Labyrinth (1986)

PG | 101 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.

Director: Jim Henson | Stars: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson

Votes: 149,776 | Gross: $12.73M

3. Absolutely Anything (2015)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A group of eccentric aliens confers a human being with the power to do absolutely anything, as an experiment.

Director: Terry Jones | Stars: Simon Pegg, Kate Beckinsale, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Rob Riggle

Votes: 48,422

4. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

PG | 91 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.

Directors: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam

Votes: 570,705 | Gross: $1.23M

5. Life of Brian (1979)

R | 94 min | Comedy

Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.

Director: Terry Jones | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam

Votes: 422,014 | Gross: $20.05M

6. Stranger Than Fiction (2006)

PG-13 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

I.R.S. auditor Harold Crick suddenly finds his mundane Chicago life to be the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire existence, from his work to his love life to his death.

Director: Marc Forster | Stars: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah

Votes: 236,549 | Gross: $40.14M

7. 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: 48,199

8. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992–1993)

TV-G | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The adventures of the archaeological treasure hunter in his youth as related by an elderly Indiana Jones.

Stars: Sean Patrick Flanery, George Hall, Corey Carrier, Ronny Coutteure

Votes: 8,688

9. Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1993–2012)

TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Space Ghost, a superhero from a 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, hosts his own talk show.

Stars: George Lowe, C. Martin Croker, Andy Merrill, Dave Willis

Votes: 7,759

10. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.

Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle

Votes: 78,846

11. The Young Ones (1982–1984)

TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy

The crazy and sometimes surreal comedic adventures of four very different students in Thatcher's Britain.

Stars: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan

Votes: 16,476

12. L.A. Story (1991)

PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a wacky weatherman tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early 1990s Los Angeles.

Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, Richard E. Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker

Votes: 34,450 | Gross: $28.86M

13. Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999)

Not Rated | 109 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Inhabitants of the last unconquered village in Gaul (ancient France) use a magical potion to hold their independence from Roman invaders.

Directors: Claude Zidi, Olaf Wijnants | Stars: Christian Clavier, Gérard Depardieu, Roberto Benigni, Michel Galabru

Votes: 45,389 | Gross: $1.64M

14. Fierce Creatures (1997)

PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy

Zookeepers struggle to deal with the policies of changing directors.

Directors: Robert Young, Fred Schepisi | Stars: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin

Votes: 25,646 | Gross: $9.38M

15. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.

Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall

Votes: 13,206

16. The Meaning of Life (1983)

R | 107 min | Comedy, Musical

The comedy team takes a look at life in all of its stages in their own uniquely silly way.

Director: Terry Jones | Stars: John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

Votes: 125,381 | Gross: $14.93M

17. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.

Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove

Votes: 19,025

18. The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

G | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.

Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 16,741 | Gross: $31.21M

19. Dinotopia (II) (2002)

TV-PG | 83 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

After a plane crash, two opposing half-brothers find themselves on an amazing lost island where enlightened pacifist humans and intelligent talking dinosaurs have created a utopian medieval society. But imminent disaster approaches.

Stars: David Thewlis, Katie Carr, Jim Carter, Alice Krige

Votes: 6,627

20. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (2002–2008)

TV-MA | 2,033 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The boyhood adventures of the greatest action hero of all time: Indiana Jones. Young Indy travels the world, meeting some of the greatest figures of the early 20th century, and participating in the events that helped shape history.

Stars: Sean Patrick Flanery, Ronny Coutteure, Lloyd Owen, Margaret Tyzack

Votes: 886

21. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard

Votes: 18,975

22. Jabberwocky (1977)

PG | 105 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

A young peasant with no interest in adventure or fortune is mistaken for the kingdom's only hope when a horrible monster threatens the countryside.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Michael Palin, Harry H. Corbett, John Le Mesurier, Warren Mitchell

Votes: 15,999

23. A Fish Tale (2000)

G | 80 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Three children accidentally get turned into fish after drinking a potion made by an eccentric scientist. When the kids end up in the sea, they must find the antidote within 48 hours or remain as fish forever.

Directors: Stefan Fjeldmark, Greg Manwaring, Michael Donovan, Michael Hegner | Stars: Nis Bank-Mikkelsen, Søren Sætter-Lassen, Morten Kerrn Nielsen, Sebastian Jessen

Votes: 7,338

24. Erik the Viking (1989)

PG-13 | 107 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Erik the Viking and his men travel across the sea to find Valhalla to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnarok.

Director: Terry Jones | Stars: Tim Robbins, John Cleese, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt

Votes: 14,482 | Gross: $1.93M

25. The Two Ronnies (1971–1987)

Comedy

This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.

Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Fred Tomlinson Singers, John Owens

Votes: 3,594

26. This Morning (1988– )

150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show

Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.

Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes

Votes: 896

27. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (1996)

PG | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Mole's underground home is bought by the Weasels from wealthy landowner Mr. Toad and Mole is thrown out. He and Rat start to fight to get his home back from evil Weasels.

Director: Terry Jones | Stars: Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Antony Sher

Votes: 3,443 | Gross: $0.07M

28. Arena (1975– )

60 min | Documentary

Wide-ranging arts program.

Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller

Votes: 320

29. Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different (1971)

PG | 88 min | Comedy

An anthology of the best sketches from the first and second seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).

Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam

Votes: 31,516

30. Comedy Lab (1998–2011)

25 min | Comedy

A selection of one-off new comedies, sitcom, stand-up or other, from different writers and production companies. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full stand-alone series.

Stars: Tom Meeten, Alice Lowe, Simon Greenall, Kevin Eldon

Votes: 156

31. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.

Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin

Votes: 13,853

32. The One Show (2006– )

30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.

Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles

Votes: 621

33. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)

90 min | Music, Talk-Show

Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.

Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight

Votes: 382

34. Personal Services (1987)

R | 105 min | Comedy

The story of the rise of a madame of a suburban brothel catering to older men, inspired by the real experiences of Cynthia Payne.

Director: Terry Jones | Stars: Julie Walters, Alec McCowen, Shirley Stelfox, Danny Schiller

Votes: 1,873 | Gross: $1.74M

35. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest

Votes: 4,995

36. Bye Bye Morons (2020)

87 min | Comedy, Drama

A seriously-ill woman tries to find her long-lost child with the help of a man in the middle of a burnout and a blind archivist.

Director: Albert Dupontel | Stars: Virginie Efira, Albert Dupontel, Nicolas Marié, Jackie Berroyer

Votes: 6,838

37. Ripping Yarns (1976–1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy

This show is a collection of tales that make for "ripping good" television. Sir Michael Palin played a different lead character in each yarn.

Stars: Michael Palin, Charles McKeown, Barbara New, David Griffin

Votes: 1,704

38. The Land of Sometimes (2018)

Animation

Based on the critically acclaimed Audio Book, we follow the journey of two twins who are whisked off to a mysterious Island of strange and wonderful characters, where all their wishes come true, in ways beyond their imaginations.

Director: Leon Joosen | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham Carter, Terry Jones, Trevor Dion Nicholas

39. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)

R | 77 min | Documentary, Comedy, Musical

The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.

Directors: Terry Hughes, Ian MacNaughton | Stars: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman

Votes: 15,773 | Gross: $0.33M

40. Jackanory (1965–1996)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.

Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant

Votes: 423

41. The South Bank Show (1978– )

53 min | Documentary

ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood

Votes: 216

42. The Story of Heidi (1975)

93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

American feature-length adaptation of Heidi (1974), Japanese anime series produced by Zuiyo Eizo (now Nippon Animation) based on the Swiss novel Heidi's Years of Wandering and Learning by ... See full summary »

Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Randi Kiger, Vic Perrin, Billy Whitaker, Janet Waldo

Votes: 190

43. Wogan (1982–1992)

35 min | Talk-Show

Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.

Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford

Votes: 314

44. Omnibus (1967–2003)

Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.

Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern

Votes: 294

45. Imagine (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, History

Wide-ranging BBC arts programme.

Stars: Alan Yentob, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close, Richard Rogers

Votes: 147

46. Tomorrow's World (1965–2016)

30 min | Documentary

Long running BBC TV series looking at what's new in science and technology.

Stars: Judith Hann, Raymond Baxter, Michael Rodd, Peter Macann

Votes: 123

47. Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009 TV Movie)

92 min | Documentary

30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.

Director: Lindsay Jex | Stars: Stephen Fry, John Cleese, Connie Booth, Prunella Scales

Votes: 218

48. The Legend of Dick and Dom (2009–2011)

30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Two brothers embark on a very silly journey to find a cure to the disease that is infecting Bottomworld.

Stars: Terry Jones, Richard McCourt, Dominic Wood, Steve Furst

Votes: 232

49. Around the World in 80 Days (II) (1989)

49 min | Documentary

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Stars: Michael Palin, Basil Pao, Chris Collins, Terry Gilliam

Votes: 1,930

50. The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)

16 min | Adventure, Short, Comedy

A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Sydney Arnold, Guy Bertrand, Andrew Bicknell, Ross Davidson

Votes: 5,378