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1. Sorry to Bother You (2018)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed.
Director: Boots Riley | Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick
Votes: 88,304 | Gross: $17.49M
2. 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: 48,193
3. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 24,999
4. 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: 19,020
5. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra
Votes: 14,913
6. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,343
7. Explained (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 18 min | Documentary
A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.
Stars: Estelle Caswell, Samira Wiley, Maria Bello, Kyle MacLachlan
Votes: 9,947
8. The View (1997– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin
Votes: 9,473
9. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure
Anthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.
Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, David Scott Holloway, Eric Ripert
Votes: 6,933
10. Top Chef (2006– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
A reality competition show in which chefs compete against one another in culinary challenges and are a judged by a panel of food and wine experts, with one or more contestants eliminated each episode.
Stars: Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Gail Simmons, Richard Blais
Votes: 6,851
11. Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself (2020)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary
Storyteller and Conceptual Magician Derek DelGaudio attempts to understand the illusory nature of identity and answer the deceptively simple question 'Who am I?'
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Derek DelGaudio, Hal Schulman, Jason England, Robert Herritt
Votes: 5,551
12. The Joe Rogan Experience (2009 Podcast Series)
TV-MA | 180 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Joe Rogan hosts long-form conversations with friends and guests that include comedians, actors, musicians, MMA instructors, commentators, authors and artists.
Stars: Joe Rogan, Brian Redban, Jamie Vernon, Joey Diaz
Votes: 4,615
13. George Carlin's American Dream (2022)
TV-MA | 217 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Interviews with George Carlin's family and friends, material from his stand-up specials and footage from his personal archive.
Stars: Kelly Carlin, Patrick Carlin, Chris Rock, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 4,012
14. The Problem with Apu (2017)
49 min | Documentary
Comedian Hari Kondabolu confronts his cartoon nemesis, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Indian convenience store owner from The Simpsons (1989) and the larger issue of how Western culture depicts Southeast-Asian communities.
Director: Michael Melamedoff | Stars: Hari Kondabolu, W. Kamau Bell, Kal Penn, Aziz Ansari
Votes: 2,855
15. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,768
16. We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Biography
Writer/director W. Kamau Bell's exploration of Bill Cosby's descent from "America's Dad" to convicted sexual predator. Comedians, journalists and survivors have a candid, first of its kind conversation about the man, his career and crimes.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Jelani Cobb, Doug E. Doug, Godfrey
Votes: 2,689
17. The Jim Jefferies Show (2017–2019)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
No-holds-barred Aussie comedian Jim Jefferies hosts his satirical weekly U.S. talk show, covering the news, U.S. politics, pop culture, global issues and whatever else happens to be bothering him at the moment.
Stars: Jim Jefferies, Brad Pitt, Seth Rogen, Russell Rope
Votes: 2,368
18. @midnight (2013–2017)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Scrutinized by comedians, Hardwick explores the Internet through clips and images, revealing its oddities.
Stars: Chris Hardwick, Doug Benson, Steve Agee, Ron Funches
Votes: 2,229
19. Chelsea (2016–2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Chelsea Handler interviews celebrities, academics, and professionals in her new show on Netflix.
Stars: Chelsea Handler, Jeff Wild, Daniel Maurio, Bryce McLeay
Votes: 2,158
20. Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea (2019 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 64 min | Documentary
Chelsea Handler explores explores how white privilege impacts American culture and the ways it's benefited her life and career.
Director: Alex Stapleton | Stars: Chelsea Handler, Melina Abdullah, Jody David Armour, W. Kamau Bell
Votes: 2,156
21. The Wendy Williams Show (2008–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Talk show in which Wendy Williams chats about celebrity gossip and what's new in the entertainment world.
Stars: Wendy Williams, Melissa Garcia, Jason Rooney, Sherri Shepherd
Votes: 1,901
22. The Real (I) (2013–2022)
TV-PG | 42 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
"The Real" is an American talk show, which is hosted by Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Garcelle Beauvais.
Stars: Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Loni Love, Tamera Mowry-Housley
Votes: 1,489
23. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Music, Talk-Show
Join Carson Daly as he checks out the coolest places in LA and talks with today's big names in film and television and introduces you to up-and-coming bands and musicians that rock.
Stars: Carson Daly, Kip Madsen, Zane Carney, Brian McCarthy
Votes: 1,332
24. What Would You Do? (2009– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
A social experiment show which takes controversial situations to the streets of America to see how everyday citizens will react.
Stars: Yuval David, Diana Henry, Vince August, Traci Hovel
Votes: 1,105
25. The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019– )
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Singer Kelly Clarkson brings her gift of connection to a fun and funny hour each weekday, offering heartwarming stories, live musical performances, games and surprises.
Stars: Jason Halbert, Kelly Clarkson, Y'All, Lester Estelle
Votes: 1,105
26. Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell (2012–2013)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Series will focus on politics, pop culture, race, religion, media and sex.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Dwayne Kennedy, Janine Brito, Hari Kondabolu
Votes: 948
27. United Shades of America (2016–2022)
42 min | Documentary, History, Reality-TV
W. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Russell Peters, Mark Nykanen, Chad McMullan
Votes: 910
28. Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning (2020)
TV-14 | 297 min | Documentary, Crime
Featuring interviews with new survivors, psychologists, and experts on the Kelly case.
Stars: Candice Norcott, Gerald Griggs, Jim DeRogatis, W. Kamau Bell
Votes: 910
29. W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro (2018 TV Special)
65 min | Comedy
Activist and comedian W. Kamau Bell muses on parenting in the Trump era, "free speech" dustups, woke children's TV and his fear of going off the grid.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: W. Kamau Bell
Votes: 847
30. Inside Pixar (2020– )
TV-G | 10 min | Documentary, Short, Family
This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Cristela Alonzo, Barney Jones, Rachelle Federico
Votes: 769
31. CNN Newsroom (1989–2024)
30 min | News
Newsroom is the longest-running show on CNN. It airs twice on weekdays and throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Stars: Poppy Harlow, Brooke Baldwin, Jim Sciutto, Ana Cabrera
Votes: 730
32. CNN Tonight (2014–2023)
News, Talk-Show
A live hour of the day's biggest stories with U.S. journalist, Don Lemon.
Stars: Don Lemon, Laura Coates, John Dean, James Clapper
Votes: 696
33. Dish Nation (2011– )
TV-PG | 30 min | News
Dish Nation is a FOX syndicated TV show that dishes on celebrity news with humorous commentary on pop culture.
Stars: Gary With Da Tea, Heidi Hamilton, Porsha Williams, Da Brat
Votes: 673
34. The History of Comedy (2017–2018)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.
Stars: Kliph Nesteroff, Robert B. Weide, Elayne Boosler, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 531
35. After Midnight (2024– )
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Showcases a new take on the old @midnight game show.
Stars: Taylor Tomlinson, Thomas Lennon, Paul F. Tompkins, Arden Myrin
Votes: 513
36. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Documentary, History
Tracking the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Billy Crystal, Jimmy Fallon, Bill Carter
Votes: 511
37. PBS NewsHour (1975– )
TV-G | 60 min | News
PBS NewsHour is an news show which shows news updates.
Stars: Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill, Jim Lehrer, Amna Nawaz
Votes: 506
38. The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021)
TV-MA | 113 min | Documentary
Chronicles the incredible life and times of legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory.
Director: Andre Gaines | Stars: Kevin Hart, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle
Votes: 487
39. The ReidOut (2020– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
After years as a substitute host, Joy Reid finally gets her own primetime weeknight show on MSNBC. The ReidOut will air Monday through Friday and feature a unique look at the day's top stories.
Stars: Joy-Ann Reid, Jason Johnson, Kurt Bardella, Charlie Sykes
Votes: 481
40. Larry King Now (2012–2020)
TV-MA | Comedy, Talk-Show
Larry King brings you newsmakers of every stripe - from world leaders and entertainers to regular people changing the world or caught in the crossfire of the biggest stories of the day.
Stars: Larry King, Dennis Miller, Tom Green, Melissa Rivers
Votes: 439
41.
Explained (2018–2021)
Episode:
Political Correctness
(2018)
TV-MA | Documentary
Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.
Stars: Jerry Springer, Heidi Kitrosser, W. Kamau Bell, Julia Serano
Votes: 420
42. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 412
43. SmartLess (2020 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
SmartLess is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.
Stars: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston
Votes: 404
44. Steve Harvey (2012–2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
Experienced and actor Steve Harvey brings his fresh and insightful approach to a vast range of topics including marriage, parenting, the workplace, friendships, and the daily dramas that people face in life.
Stars: Steve Harvey, Kim Gravel, Marjorie Harvey, Laura Berman
Votes: 400
45. The Lead with Jake Tapper (2013– )
News, Talk-Show
CNN's chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this hour-long weekday afternoon program, which covers all the day's top stories from around the country and the world, headlines ... See full summary »
Stars: Jake Tapper, Kaitlan Collins, Jeff Zeleny, Sara Murray
Votes: 356
46. I Am Road Comic (2014)
Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary
A first-hand comedy documentary about working the road as a comedian.
Director: Jordan Brady | Stars: Maria Bamford, W. Kamau Bell, Doug Benson, Alonzo Bodden
Votes: 305
47. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2013)
TV-PG | Documentary
Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Vincent Brown, Bernard E. Powers Jr., Peniel E. Joseph
Votes: 291
48. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (2018 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
A weekly opportunity for Conan O'Brien to hang out with the people he enjoys most.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Matt Gourley, Sona Movsesian, Dana Carvey
Votes: 235
49. Katie (2012–2014)
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Katie Couric, Dionne Harmon, Jimmy Kimmel, Chelsea Handler
Votes: 199
50. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Dax Shepard explores what it means to be human through in-depth, vulnerable, and comical discussions with friends, colleagues, and experts in various fields, celebrating life's challenges in the pursuit of growth and betterment.
Stars: Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, David Farrier, Kristen Bell
Votes: 198