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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: 52,708

2. Goliath (2016–2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A disgraced lawyer, now an ambulance chaser, gets a case that could bring him redemption or at least revenge on the firm which expelled him.

Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Nina Arianda, Tania Raymonde, Diana Hopper

Votes: 54,153

3. Shallow Hal (2001)

PG-13 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A shallow man falls in love with a 300-pound woman because of her inner beauty.

Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly | Stars: Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli

Votes: 144,741 | Gross: $70.84M

4. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Musical

A young woman abandons a choice job at a law firm and her life in New York in an attempt to find happiness in the unlikely locale of West Covina, California.

Stars: Rachel Bloom, Donna Lynne Champlin, Vincent Rodriguez III, Pete Gardner

Votes: 22,657

5. That Thing You Do! (1996)

PG | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A local Pennsylvania band scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager.

Director: Tom Hanks | Stars: Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, Charlize Theron, Tom Everett Scott

Votes: 73,548 | Gross: $25.81M

6. Big Time Rush (2009–2013)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Four young males make the decision to form a boy band. They face all kinds of adventures along the way as well as the reality of the challenges and complications of the music industry.

Stars: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, Logan Henderson

Votes: 14,329

7. Music and Lyrics (2007)

PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

A washed up singer is given a couple days to compose a chart-topping hit for an aspiring teen sensation. Though he's never written a decent lyric in his life, he sparks with an offbeat younger woman with a flair for words.

Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Scott Porter, Nick Bacon

Votes: 107,174 | Gross: $50.57M

8. The Real World (1992– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Reality-TV

A new version of the long-running MTV reality show, which looks to unite people from different backgrounds and find a common ground.

Stars: Janelle Casanave, Alton Williams II, Arissa Hill, Brynn Smith

Votes: 4,282

9. The Haunted Hathaways (2013–2015)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

After being uprooted from New York to New Orleans, the Hathaways are ready to resume their normal lives in their new home. They just don't know that a family of ghosts have the same idea.

Stars: Chico Benymon, Ginifer King, Amber Frank, Breanna Yde

Votes: 2,873

10. Johnny Test (2021–2022)

TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Johnny Test has exciting adventures with his genetically-engineered superdog, Dukey, and his science-loving sisters, Susan and Mary.

Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Trevor Devall, Maryke Hendrikse, Emily Tennant

Votes: 519

11. The Who Was? Show (2018)

TV-PG | 25 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy

Fresh voices bring some of the most famous names in history to life. A live-action sketch comedy show based on the series of best-selling books.

Stars: Lilla Crawford, Haley Tju, Andy Daly, H. Jon Benjamin

Votes: 697

12. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)

60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show

A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.

Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co

Votes: 1,125

13. 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: 1,276

14. Damsels in Distress (2011)

PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A trio of girls set out to change the male-dominated environment of the Seven Oaks college campus, and to rescue their fellow students from depression, grunge and low standards of every kind.

Director: Whit Stillman | Stars: Greta Gerwig, Adam Brody, Lio Tipton, Megalyn Echikunwoke

Votes: 9,987 | Gross: $1.01M

15. Crank Yankers (2002–2022)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

A show with real 'crank' phone calls to real victims. Puppets are added as the 'actors' to give visual support to what is happening in the phone calls.

Stars: Victor Yerrid, Paul McGinnis, Artie Esposito, BJ Guyer

Votes: 3,322

16. T.U.F.F. Puppy (2010–2015)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Short, Action

A secret agent labradoodle is recruited into a task force called T.U.F.F and fights injustice throughout the city in which he lives.

Stars: Jerry Trainor, Grey Griffin, Daran Norris, Jeff Bennett

Votes: 3,756

17. Fountains of Wayne: Stacy's Mom (2003 Music Video)

3 min | Comedy, Music

A young boy is invited over to a girl's house, but is actually there because of his crush on her mom.

Director: Chris Applebaum | Stars: Gianna Distenca, Matthew Felker, Fountains of Wayne, Shane Ashton Haboucha

Votes: 336

18. Howard Stern (1994–2009)

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

Raunchy interviews, sketches, and social commentary from the king of shock radio.

Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Matt Sager, John Melendez

Votes: 1,161

19. Supernoobs (2015–2019)

TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

4 12 year old 7th Graders in middle school friend embark on adventures with battle balls to save the world from a virus.

Stars: Matt Hill, Richard Ian Cox, Tabitha St. Germain, Lee Tockar

Votes: 904

20. House of Buggin' (1995)

30 min | Comedy

John Leguizamo's edgy sketch comedy show and spiritual sequel to "In Living Color".

Stars: Jorge Luis Abreu, Tammi Cubilette, Yelba Zoe McCourt, John Leguizamo

Votes: 173

21. Wedding Band (2012–2013)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Lifelong friends play in a band for hire.

Stars: Brian Austin Green, Peter Cambor, Derek Miller, Jenny Wade

Votes: 2,035

22. In-Laws (2002–2003)

30 min | Comedy, Romance

A newly-married man moves into his wife's parents' house to save money, only to have his life completely taken over by her father (Dennis Farina).

Stars: Dennis Farina, Elon Gold, Bonnie Somerville, Jean Smart

Votes: 109

23. TV Funhouse (2000–2001)

TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Doug and the "Anipals" introduce animated segments, short videos and other wacky clips. Meanwhile, the other 'Anipal' puppets go on wacky adventures through the city.

Stars: Doug Dale, Robert Smigel, Dino Stamatopoulos, Jon Glaser

Votes: 522

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. Saturday Night Seder (2020 Video)

71 min | Music

The fourth night of Passover will be different from all other nights as we gather around our digital table to share stories, songs, and support the CDC Foundation's Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund.

Stars: Pamela Adlon, Nora Aladjem, Ron Aladjem, Jason Alexander

Votes: 26

26. The Jack and Triumph Show (2015)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Jack and Triumph are reunited after years apart.

Stars: Jack McBrayer, Robert Smigel, June Squibb, Joey Fatone

Votes: 467

27. The Howard Stern Radio Show (1998–2001)

Talk-Show

Key bits and highlights from Stern's daily syndicated radio program.

Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Kelsa Kinsly, Crackhead Bob

Votes: 540

28. Browsers (2013 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, Musical

Set in contemporary Manhattan, it follows four young people as they start their first jobs at a news website.

Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Bebe Neuwirth, Brigette Davidovici-Dean, Dustin Ingram, Marque Richardson

Votes: 163

29. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006 TV Special)

TV-14 | 90 min | Animation, Comedy

The Ambiguously Gay Duo host this special edition of Saturday Night Live devoted to 24 installments of Saturday TV Funhouse. In between they slip backstage to find out as much as possible about their favorite cast member, Jimmy Fallon.

Directors: Brent Chambers, Dean Lennert, David Lipson, David V. Lovelace, Robert Marianetti, Don McGrath, J.J. Sedelmaier, Robert Smigel, Glen Steinmacher, David Wachtenheim, Michael Wetterhahn, Chel White, David H. Brooks, Stacey Foster, Tom Gianas, Beth McCarthy-Miller, A.D. Miles, James Signorelli, Tom Warburton | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tracy Morgan

Votes: 294

30. 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2013 TV Special)

TV-14 | 115 min

The Creative Arts Emmys recognizes the technical and other achievements for American television programming, often given to behind-the-scenes talent such as cinematographers, casting directors, animators and costume designers.

Director: Chris Donovan | Stars: Tava Smiley, Joel McHale, Dan Harmon, Chris Parnell

Votes: 22

31. Kathy (2012–2013)

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

A one-hour talk show hosted by Kathy Griffin. Unlike any other talk show, this will be the destination to get Griffin's thoughts on everything pop culture as she rants on the week's biggest... See full summary »

Stars: Kathy Griffin, Rob Marrocco, Tiffany Rinehart, Maggie Griffin

Votes: 281

32. David Blaine: Magic Man (1998 TV Movie)

38 min | Documentary

The magician performs on city streets and travels to the jungles of Haiti and South America mystifying various bystanders, strangers and a few celebrities with his unique brand of street magic.

Director: Harmony Korine | Stars: David Blaine, Uri Geller, Robin Roles

Votes: 400

33. Live from the Artists Den (2008– )

Music

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Stars: Alan Light, Patty Griffin, Ben Harper, Raphael Saadiq

Votes: 47

34. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards (2021 TV Special)

TV-14 | 161 min | Music, Reality-TV

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards was held in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center on 3/14/21. It recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, from 9/01/19 to 8/31/20.

Directors: Hamish Hamilton, India Sleem, Kerry Asmussen, Gibson Hazard, Chris Robinson | Stars: Trevor Noah, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Dua Lipa

Votes: 228

35. A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008 TV Special)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy

Join Stephen Colbert and his friends--Toby Keith, Elvis Costello, John Legend, Feist, Willie Nelson, and Jon Stewart --for a yuletide evening of song, dance and nog-induced dementia.

Director: Jim Hoskinson | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, Rich Dahm, Leslie Feist

Votes: 929

36. Too Late with Adam Carolla (2005–2008)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Adam Carolla shares a comedic look at the day's events.

Stars: Adam Carolla, Paul Walter Hauser, Steve-O, Drew Pinsky

Votes: 116

37. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020 TV Special)

TV-MA | 128 min | Music

A ceremony for the Class of 2020 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place on November 7, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, and airs on HBO.

Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Judd Apatow, Aphiniti, Irving Azoff, Jeffrey Azoff

Votes: 43

38. The 62nd Annual Tony Awards (2008 TV Special)

Tony Award is the popular name of award, annually awarded for achievements in area of the American theatre, including a musical theatre. Complete official name of award - "Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre".

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Adams, David Alvarez, De'Adre Aziza

Votes: 55

39. Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education (2010 TV Special)

120 min | Comedy

Charity Event that will benefit a variety of Autism education and family service programs across the country, in support of the overabundance of autistic individuals that so desperately need quality services.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Jason Alexander, Fileena Bahris, Mike Birbiglia, Lewis Black

Votes: 60

40. My Kind of Town (2005– )

Comedy

My Kind of Town is an ABC television show that premiered on Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 9:00 P.M. (EST). Part reality television, part game show, the show brings 200 people from a small town... See full summary »

Stars: Johnny Vaughan, Joe Moran, Vincent Butta, Tony Beckham

Votes: 11

41. Bowling for Soup: High School Never Ends (2006 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

Music video for Bowling for Soup's song, 'High School Never Ends'.

Director: Jaret Reddick | Stars: Bowling for Soup, Chris Burney, Stefanie Butler, Erik Chandler

Votes: 11

42. The 2011 Comedy Awards (2011 TV Special)

The best of the year in television and movie comedy are honored.

Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Marcus Liversedge | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Ty Burrell, Louis C.K., Stephen Colbert

Votes: 72

43. 48th Annie Awards (2021 TV Special)

113 min | Animation, Family

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Stars: Julien Bisaro, Bastien Dubois, Josh Gad, Michael Giacchino

44. Cook & Banks (2015)

105 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Cocky natural Jack Cook and nervous savant Oliver Banks write and record a demo that sends them down the road to becoming the most successful duo of the 1980s. With help and hindrance from their producer, their manager, Cook's girlfriend, Banks' sister, and a rival band's lead singer - Cook and Banks try everything to stay on the same page and stay together.

Director: Jørgen Pedersen | Stars: Aaron Dodd, Andrew Rea, Beacon Bowman, Ken Haller

45. Chevy Cruze: Speaking My Language (2015 TV Special)

Music

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Director: Julian Smith | Stars: Eva Gutowski, Tyler Oakley

46. Josie and the Pussycats Record Release Live (2017)

Short, Music

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Director: Charles Papert | Stars: Michael Eisenstein, Kay Hanley, Adam Schlesinger

47. Fountains of Wayne: Live in Chicago - No Better Place (2009 Video)

Not Rated | 55 min | Music

Fountains Of Wayne breeze into the Windy City with their warm;feel-good vibe;unleashing the hooks and humor that have made them champions of power pop.Fans are treated to a career-defining ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Thomas | Stars: Chris Collingwood, Steven M. Gold, Jody Porter, Adam Schlesinger

Votes: 8

48. Sarah Silverman's Perfect Night (2013 Video)

3 min | Short, Comedy, Music

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Director: Liam Lynch | Stars: Sarah Silverman, Will.i.am

Votes: 34

49. Emmanuelle Seigner: Distant Lover (2014 Music Video)

4 min | Short, Music

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Director: Stephane Sednaoui | Star: Emmanuelle Seigner

50. Crank Yankers (2002–2022)
Episode: Wu-Tang Clan (2002)

TV-MA | 19 min | Comedy

Shavin books a room for the Wu-Tang Clan; Hadassah applies for a nanny job; Rob helps a friend in need; Elmer finds a surprise in his dinner.

Stars: Dave Chappelle, Stephen Colbert, Bob Einstein, Artie Esposito

Votes: 22