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1. 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: 238
2.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
Hearts of Darkness
(1993)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
The Meldrews, Mrs. Warboys, and Mr. Swainey take a trip to the countryside.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Owen Brenman, Doreen Mantle
Votes: 231
3.
The Soup (2004–2020)
Episode:
Episode #12.48
(2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Live episode. Host Joel McHale takes a look at the week's hottest celeb news events and goofiest reality clips. With guest James Van Der Beek.
Director: Fred Mendes | Stars: Joel McHale, Lou the Chihuahua, Anndi McAfee, Brad Stevens
Votes: 10
4.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Spanish Inquisition
(1970)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy
An offbeat look at the Spanish Inquisition; an unconventional version of "Wuthering Heights." Also: a jury plays charades while delivering its verdict; a man attempts to find one nontaxable pleasure.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,269
5. 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: 78,870
6.
Mickey Mouse Works (1999–2001)
Episode:
Maestro Minnie: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6/How to Be a Spy/Donald's Valentine Dollar/Pluto's Kittens
(1999)
TV-Y | Animation, Short, Comedy
The sole gag cartoon is Maestro Minnie in "Hungarian Rhapsody #6". She is set on playing a classical piece, but the instruments are trying for a more different tempo. After that, in "How To... See full summary »
Directors: Tony Craig, Bobs Gannaway | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Corey Burton, Bill Farmer, Peter Graves
Votes: 13
7.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
Things Aren't Simple Any More
(2000)
TV-PG | 40 min | Comedy, Drama
Margeret finds it hard to cope after the death of Victor, but what will she do when she is face to face with his killer?
Director: Christine Gernon | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Jonathan Cecil, Hannah Gordon
Votes: 220
8. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,564
9. Spamalot (2004)
Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Musical based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Director: Casey Nicholaw
Votes: 37
10. BBC Show of the Week (1965–1975)
60 min | Music
Stars: The Irving Davies Dancers, The Mike Sammes Singers, The George Mitchell Singers, Keith Michell
Votes: 18
11. The Seventh Python (2008)
94 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
The accidental career of Neil Innes, encompassing the Bonzo Dog Band, Magical Mystery Tour, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Saturday Night Live, The Rutles and beyond.
Director: Burt Kearns | Stars: John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Votes: 41
12.
The South Bank Show (1978– )
Episode:
Monty Python's Spamalot
(2006)
Documentary
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, John Cleese, Tim Curry, John Du Prez
Votes: 11
13.
Hercules (1998–1999)
Episode:
Hercules and the Hostage Crisis
(1998)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group, representing the imprisoned Titans, takes students at Prometheus Academy hostage, with Hercules as their prisoner.
Director: Bob Kline | Stars: Diedrich Bader, Jeff Bennett, Jodi Benson, Sandra Bernhard
Votes: 34
14. Concert for George (2003 Video)
PG-13 | 146 min | Documentary, Music
George Harrison's friends, family, and bandmates unite for a tribute concert on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Director: David Leland | Stars: Joe Brown, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Sam Brown
Votes: 2,146 | Gross: $0.07M
15. The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014 TV Special)
150 min | Biography, Music
A tribute to the Beatles, airing at the exact time as their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" 50 years earlier.
Director: Gregg Gelfand | Stars: Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Imagine Dragons
Votes: 206
16.
Hercules (1998–1999)
Episode:
Hercules and the Complex Electra
(1999)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Hercules falls for Electra, and takes on a different personality to get her to like him.
Director: Bob Kline | Stars: Joey Lauren Adams, Sandra Bernhard, Tate Donovan, Eric Idle
Votes: 28
17.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #8.18
(2003)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: Reality Check: Michael Jackson, Sorority Row: Kappa Salutes Our Workers, The Other Half, Entertainment Tonight, The Tonight Show: Gay Animal Trainer, Close: Steve Wellington: Swirly Time, Grand Theft Auto, The Game Show.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Frank Caliendo, Mo Collins, Bobby Lee, Michael McDonald
Votes: 31
18.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Full Frontal Nudity
(1969)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
A pet-shop customer returns his dead parrot; a gang of female senior citizens attacks a town's young men; a young army officer who joined the service to water-ski tries to resign.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,232
19.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Spam
(1970)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy
World revolutionaries are quizzed about football scores; figures from works of art go on strike throughout galleries in England; the search continues for a cure for over-acting; Viking marauders kidnap Englishmen who ask for canned ham.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Terry Jones, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Graham Chapman
Votes: 936
20.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Wisdom of the Witch
(1995)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A witch predicts an untimely end for Victor; Patrick and Pippa prepare to move far away from the Meldrews, but Patrick gets stuck with Victor while trying to escape his secretary's jealous boyfriend.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Angus Deayton, Janine Duvitski
Votes: 170
21.
Mickey Mouse Works (1999–2001)
Episode:
How to Be a Baseball Fan/Locksmiths/Minnie Takes Care of Pluto
(2000)
TV-Y | Animation, Short, Comedy
Director: Rick Calabash | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings
Votes: 14
22. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,246
23. 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: 383
24.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Dinsdale!
(1970)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A sketch about the Ministry of Silly Walks. Also: a British minister---attired in a pink tulle dress---talks about housing; 30 gas-company men investigate the installation of a stove; a giant hedgehog wanders London.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,068
25.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
How to Recognise Different Types of Trees from Quite a Long Way Away
(1969)
TV-14 | 32 min | Comedy
Court Scene, The Larch, Bicycle Repair Man, Children's Stories, Restaurant Sketch, Seduced Milkmen, Stolen News Reader, Children's Interview, and Nudge Nudge.
Directors: John Howard Davies, Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 1,430
26.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Dawn of Man
(2000)
TV-PG | 33 min | Comedy, Drama
A visit from Patrick's gay twin brother leaves Pippa mentally and physically exhausted, especially when Patrick sits on a cork.
Director: Christine Gernon | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Nicholas Frost, Janine Duvitski
Votes: 131
27.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Worst Horror of All
(1992)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
The Meldrews attend the filming of a TV sitcom. Victor begins his new job as a hotel doorman.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Harold Goodwin
Votes: 149
28. 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: 13,214
29. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,501
30. Harmontown (2012 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Dan Harmon and Jeff Davis discuss their plans to create a moon colony full of social awkwardness and compassion. They're joined by Spencer Crittenden, Rob Schrab, and many friends to dive ... See full summary »
Stars: Dan Harmon, Spencer Crittenden, Jeff Bryan Davis, Erin McGathy
Votes: 393
31. Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014– )
58 min | Talk-Show
Photographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Jones, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Jason Sudeikis
Votes: 332
32. Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996 Video Game)
M | Comedy, Musical
A parody of computer games, mainly CD-ROM ones, in which King Arthur must search for the Holy Grail.
Directors: Steve Martino, Terry Jones | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 1,974
33. Discworld II: Mortality Bytes! (1996 Video Game)
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Rincewind, the wizard, is recovering from the adventure he had in the first game but all too soon he is called in to solve another mystery.
Director: Gregg Barnett | Stars: Eric Idle, Nigel Planer, Kate Robbins, Rob Brydon
Votes: 267
34. Twice a Fortnight (1967– )
30 min | Comedy
This was several similar format light entertainment shows, on radio and television at the end of the 1960s. Sketches were expected to fit into a plot and be interspersed with music, ... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Lynn, Dilys Watling, Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden
Votes: 13
35.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
High Crane Drifter
(1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Frasier feels that he stands alone in upholding common courtesy, and eventually loses his patience in a crowded Café Nervosa, forcibly ejecting a man who claimed a table just before him.
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,078
36.
Hercules (1998–1999)
Episode:
Hercules and the Parents' Weekend
(1998)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
It's Parents Weekend at school, and Hercules excited about Zeus and Hera coming, but when his mortal adopted folks show up instead, he's crushed, and so are they at his disappointment of ... See full synopsis »
Director: Phil Weinstein | Stars: Diedrich Bader, Barbara Barrie, Jeff Bennett, Sandra Bernhard
Votes: 29
37.
Hercules (1998–1999)
Episode:
Hercules and the Promethus Affair
(1998)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After hearing the tale of Prometheus, Hercules runs off to rescue him, causing an uproar among the Gods.
Director: Phil Weinstein | Stars: Corey Burton, Robert Costanzo, Tate Donovan, Samantha Eggar
Votes: 34
38.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Naked Ant
(1970)
TV-14 | 32 min | Comedy
The 127th annual Twit of the Year Show. Also: Hitler and Himmler are guests for tea in a boarding house; a BBC broadcast is interrupted when a British minister falls into a fissure.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,070
39.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
One Foot in the Algarve
(1993)
TV-PG | 92 min | Comedy, Drama
The Meldrews and Mrs. Warboys embark upon a hellish holiday to Portugal. After an entanglement with the police, they finally arrive at their unpleasant villa.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Peter Cook
Votes: 317
40. 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: 48,208
41. Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales' adaptations.
Stars: Shelley Duvall, John Achorn, Patrick DeSantis, David McCharen
Votes: 2,524
42. Jeopardy! (1984– )
TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8,231
43. 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
44. Discworld (1995 Video Game)
T | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Game based on Terry Pratchett's famous Discworld series. On a world that is being carried on four elephants standing on a huge turtle dark plots are brewing in the city of Ankh-Morpork.
Director: Gregg Barnett | Stars: Eric Idle, Tony Robinson, Kate Robbins, Jon Pertwee
Votes: 390
45. Terry Pratchett: Back in Black (2017)
50 min | Documentary
A poignant and humorous film telling the story of the hugely popular author of the discworld series of books, in his own words.
Director: Charlie Russell | Stars: Paul Kaye, Andrew Ryan, Stephen Briggs, Neil Gaiman
Votes: 223
46.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Ant: An Introduction
(1969)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
A man with double vision organizes a mountain-climbing expedition; llamas are celebrated in a rousing Spanish song; a barber is afraid to cut hair; a couple's romantic evening is ruined by uncouth visitors.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,132
47.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Futility of the Fly
(2000)
TV-PG | 32 min | Comedy, Drama
Victor hires an attractive cleaner to help around the house and inadvertently gets Mrs. Warboys tattooed. Meanwhile, a large plastic fly is delivered, and something's going on at the local takeaway.
Director: Christine Gernon | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Richard Evans, Jean Trend
Votes: 133
48.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
Love and Death
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Meldrews are on holiday, staying with their old friends, Vince and April, in their seaside boarding house.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Myrtle Devenish, Georgina Hale
Votes: 174
49.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Man Who Blew Away
(1994)
TV-PG | 40 min | Comedy, Drama
The Meldrews get a surprise visit from Mr. Foskett, whom they know only because they stayed in the same guest house 17 years ago.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Janine Duvitski, Angus Deayton
Votes: 148
50.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Pit and the Pendulum
(1993)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
Victor decides that Patrick's cherry tree is the cause of his garden being dry and enlists a Neanderthal gardener to cultivate the stray roots.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Angus Deayton, Janine Duvitski
Votes: 156