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1. Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast (2009 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast is a weekly comedy podcast that blends conversation and character work from today's funniest comedians. The program is hosted by Scott Aukerman who chats with ... See full summary »
Stars: Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins, Lauren Lapkus, Nick Kroll
Votes: 165
2. Tomberlin: Wasted (2020 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Official music video for "Wasted" by Tomberlin.
Director: Busy Philipps | Stars: Josette Palmer, Birdie Silverstein, Tomberlin
Votes: 7
3.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
For a Few Paintballs More
(2011)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When the study group learns that there's a sinister plot behind the paintball tournament, they unite the remaining players to defeat the enemy.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 7,026
4. Thrilling Adventure Hour: The Documentary Web Series (2014 Video)
Short, Comedy
A stage show and podcast in the style of old time radio.
Director: Christopher Storer | Stars: Paget Brewster, Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Aaron Ginsburg
Votes: 13
5.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Discos and Dragons
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Nick explores disco, Lindsay listens to the Grateful Dead, and Daniel tries something new. What's cool? Friendship.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,282
6.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Smooching and Mooching
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Nick stays with the Weirs after a fight with his father and the geeks go to a make-out party.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,039
7.
Vice Principals (2016–2018)
Episode:
The Union of the Wizard & The Warrior
(2017)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy
The school year comes to a startling end.
Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Dale Dickey, Kimberly Hebert Gregory
Votes: 860
8.
Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
Episode:
...Must Come to an End
(2003)
TV-14 | 105 min | Drama, Romance
With Jen in the hospital, the gang tries not to be too sad about it. Dawson helps Jen make a video for her infant daughter, asking her to never stop loving and dreaming. Jen also asks Joey ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Prange | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 649
9. 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
10.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Chokin' and Tokin'
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
When Bill talks about being allergic to peanuts in class, Alan tries to prove he's lying but Bill ends up in the hospital after an allergic reaction. Lindsay smokes weed for the first time.
Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,016
11.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
The Little Things
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
As McKinley High prepares for a visit from Vice President Bush, Ken and Sam must sort out conflicted feelings in their love lives.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,829
12.
Love, Inc. (2005–2006)
Episode:
Bosom Buddies
(2005)
TV-PG | Comedy, Romance
Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Busy Philipps, Vince Vieluf, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Ion Overman
Votes: 29
13.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Looks and Books
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay stops hanging out with her "freak" friends after a car accident, and decides to rejoin the mathletes. Sam adopts a new modern hair style and wardrobe in the hopes of impressing Cindy.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,912
14.
Vice Principals (2016–2018)
Episode:
End of the Line
(2016)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Gamby and Russell play their end game with Dr. Brown.
Director: Jody Hill | Stars: Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Georgia King
Votes: 940
15.
Vice Principals (2016–2018)
Episode:
Venetian Nights
(2017)
TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy
Tensions between Gamby and Russell come to a head as prom night approaches.
Director: Danny McBride | Stars: Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Dale Dickey, Georgia King
Votes: 660
16. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year.
Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 153,327
17.
Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
Episode:
Castaways
(2003)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance
After agreeing to pose as Pacey's date at a business party, Joey demands to be taken home. Pacey makes a quick stop at a local K-Mart to buy some snacks and condoms for another date for ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Prange | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 533
18.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay tries to convince Harold to let her join her friends at a Who concert. Kim and Lindsay accidentally run over Millie's dog. Kim starts hanging out with Millie. Lindsay wants to tell ... See full summary »
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,849
19.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
The Garage Door
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Neal learns his father is cheating on his mother. Ken develops a crush on the tuba player in the school's marching band and Lindsay helps set them up.
Director: Bryan Gordon | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,877
20.
With Love (2021–2023)
Episode:
Lily's Double Quinceañera
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Romance
Director: Eli Gonda | Stars: Emeraude Toubia, Mark Indelicato, Isis King, Vincent Rodriguez III
Votes: 46
21. Arrested Development (2003–2019)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Level-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.
Stars: Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett
Votes: 324,398
22.
Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
Episode:
All Good Things...
(2003)
TV-14 | 105 min | Drama, Romance
The year is 2008. After five years, the gang returns to Capeside for a reunion and wedding after taking different paths in life. Joey is a successful book editor living in New York with her... See full summary »
Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 447
23.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Noshing and Moshing
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Neal wrestles with the dilemma of whether to tell his mother about his father's affair. Lindsay is given detention after coming to the aid of a girl being attacked by a boy. Daniel deals ... See full summary »
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,858
24.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Tests and Breasts
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Daniel cons Lindsay into helping him pass an algebra test, while Sam and his pals try to figure out the basics of human sexuality.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,084
25.
Girls5eva (2021– )
Episode:
New York
(2024)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music
With ticket sales low and tensions high, the group hustles to save their Radio City Music Hall show - but their friendship hangs in the balance.
Director: Kimmy Gatewood | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Votes: 97
26.
Vice Principals (2016–2018)
Episode:
Gin
(2016)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Gamby and Russell look to finish what they started; Gamby confronts Amanda about her relationship with Hayden.
Director: Jody Hill | Stars: Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Georgia King
Votes: 826
27.
Busy Tonight (2018–2019)
Episode:
Kristen Bell
(2018)
TV-14 | 30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Busy Philipps, Kristen Bell
Votes: 14
28. RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
New show will serve up a new twist on the mega-hit RuPaul's Drag Race as it pits queens from previous seasons in a wig-to-wig drag battle royale.
Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews
Votes: 9,676
29. The Thrilling Adventure Hour: Beyond Belief (2011 Podcast Series)
Comedy
The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada, married mediums Frank... See full summary »
Stars: Paul F. Tompkins, Hal Lublin, Paget Brewster, Craig Cackowski
Votes: 25
30.
Dead Last (2001)
Episode:
Death Is in the Air
(2001)
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
While Vaughn and Jane deal with a nosy rock journalist, Scotty and his sister learn that they are on a plane that is about to crash.
Director: James Cox | Stars: Sara Downing, Tyler Labine, Birkett Turton, Wayne Pére
Votes: 8
31.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Carded and Discarded
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Sam, Neal, and Bill befriend a pretty new transfer student, but soon fear of losing her to the popular crowd and try to win her over with a series of fun things they plan for her. Lindsay, ... See full summary »
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,993
32.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Pilot
(1999)
TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy, Drama
In 1980, a group of high school students face various social struggles. Wealthy "brain" Lindsay wants to rebel. Her geeky freshman brother Sam and his two friends are targeted by a bully.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,816
33.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
The Diary
(2000)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay's parents are convinced Kim is leading their daughter down a path toward drugs and sex, so they consider taking a peek in her diary. Meanwhile, Bill is tired of the same jocks ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,801
34.
Girls5eva (2021– )
Episode:
Cleveland
(2024)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music
When Gloria learns her friend isn't who he appears to be, G5E work to seize an opportunity for their tour. A paparazzi photo stirs up a scandal.
Director: Kimmy Gatewood | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Votes: 108
35.
Vice Principals (2016–2018)
Episode:
Spring Break
(2017)
TV-MA | 32 min | Comedy
Gamby gets unexpected company on spring break; Amanda is illuminated during a writer's retreat.
Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Dale Dickey, Georgia King
Votes: 638
36. Community (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A suspended lawyer is forced to enroll in a community college with an eccentric staff and student body.
Stars: Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Donald Glover, Chevy Chase
Votes: 293,697
37.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Beers and Weirs
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
When Mr. and Mrs. Weir go out of town for the weekend, Lindsay hosts a keg party. Sam, Bill, and Neal are worried that the party-goers will get too rowdy, so they substitute a keg of non-alcoholic beer for the one the freaks have on ice.
Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,319
38.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
I'm with the Band
(1999)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Lindsay encourages Nick to pursue a career in music. Nick continues to practice with his current band, but quickly decides he's better than them. Lindsay encourages Nick to audition for a ... See full summary »
Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 1,997
39.
Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode:
Kim Kelly Is My Friend
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Kim befriends Lindsay but she has ulterior motives, while Sam is bullied mercilessly by Karen Scarfolli, whose locker is next to his.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 2,123
40.
Life as We Know It (2004–2005)
Episode:
Papa Wheelie
(2005)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The boys collectively take a cool-looking job at Eddie's leisure products store, grumbling they spend most of their spare time working to pay for the car. Jonathan whines that he never gets... See full summary »
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Sean Faris, Jon Foster, Christopher Lowell, Missy Peregrym
Votes: 35
41.
Life as We Know It (2004–2005)
Episode:
You Must Be Trippin'
(2005)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Ben and Sue don't look forward to the Sophomore ski trip, unlike Dino, as her dad maintains her grounding, till she claims that still costs deposit and full price- but he signs up last ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Holahan | Stars: Sean Faris, Jon Foster, Christopher Lowell, Missy Peregrym
Votes: 41
42.
Vice Principals (2016–2018)
Episode:
The Good Book
(2016)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Gamby bonds with Amanda during teacher workday; Russell's patience is tested; Dr. Brown deals with the sudden appearance of her ex-husband, Dascious.
Director: Jody Hill | Stars: Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Georgia King
Votes: 850
43. Entourage (2004–2011)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
Film star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara
Votes: 176,901
44. 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: 11,498
45. 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
46. The Worst Idea of All Time (2014 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
New Zealand comedians Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery watch and review the same film every week for a year.
Stars: Kate Micucci, Busy Philipps, Melanie Lynskey, Arden Myrin
Votes: 6
47.
Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
Episode:
The Long Goodbye
(2001)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Romance
After Mitch suddenly dies in a car accident, Dawson has to handle the funeral arrangements where everybody comes to give him and Gail support as Dawson tries not to breakdown upon his ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Duncan McNeill | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 323
48.
Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007–2020)
Episode:
Restaurant
(2015)
TV-Y | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The Gabba friends take a ride to a restaurant and learn how to order and behave.
Directors: Matthew Fackrell, Tyler Jacobs | Stars: Brobee, Lori Coulis, Adam Deibert, Charlie Falomir
Votes: 16
49.
Girls5eva (2021– )
Episode:
Bomont
(2024)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music
Deep in the Ozarks, the group clashes with a senator determined to censor their show, Wickie films a tour documentary and Summer has an identity crisis.
Director: Kimmy Gatewood | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Votes: 108
50.
Girls5eva (2021– )
Episode:
Clarksville
(2024)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music
The women stay with Wickie's parents and learn the truth about her upbringing. Summer starts a side hustle. Dawn worries about their Thanksgiving gig.
Director: Kimmy Gatewood | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Votes: 105