Favorite Stand Up Specials
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1. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 69 min | Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 18,446
2. Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy
Eddie Murphy in a stand-up performance recorded live. For an hour and a half he talks about his favourite subjects: sex and women.
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tatyana Ali, Billie Allen, Clebert Ford
Votes: 20,686 | Gross: $50.50M
3. Gary Gulman: Boyish Man (2005 Video)
90 min | Comedy
"Last Comic Standing" alum Gary Gulman delivers with his clever wit and handsome boyish charm. "Boyish Man" features Hanukkah vs. Christmas, all kinds of cookies (and crackers), dating, sex... and everything in between.
Directors: Michael Bloom, Chuck Vinson | Star: Gary Gulman
Votes: 130
4. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy
In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,043
5. Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy (2007 TV Special)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Gabriel Iglesias is one of the fastest rising comics today! With his unique brand of humor, loveable stage presence and a wide range of voices and impressions, it's no wonder he became an ... See full summary »
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Martin Moreno
Votes: 3,691
6. Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious (2007 TV Special)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Comedy's chosen one, Daniel Tosh, has been healing the sick, stopping wars, helping underprivileged children... and filming Completely Serious, the single greatest hour in comedy. What have... See full summary »
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Star: Daniel Tosh
Votes: 3,174
7. Bill Burr: Why Do I Do This? (2008 TV Special)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy
In his first stand-up special, Comedian Bill Burr takes aim at the stuff that drives us crazy, political correctness gone haywire, and girlfriends; or as he calls them, "relentless psycho robots."
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Bill Burr
Votes: 4,882
8. Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
Directors: Louis C.K., Shannon Hartman | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 11,070
9. Ralphie May: Austin-Tatious (2008 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Ralphie May's comedy special from Austin, TX at the Paramount Theater.
Director: Michael Drumm | Star: Ralphie May
Votes: 229
10. Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (2009 TV Special)
TV-MA | 73 min | Documentary, Comedy
With his wisecracking one-of-a-kind style of comedy, Kevin Hart pokes fun at everyone - even his audience.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Kevin Hart
Votes: 4,833
11. Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Gabriel Iglesias returns to the stage in this all-new comedy special where he performs in front of a packed house at the historic Plaza Theatre in El Paso, Texas. Go to the restroom before ... See full summary »
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Martin Moreno
Votes: 2,653
12. Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 56 min | Comedy
Comedian Aziz Ansari presents his highly anticipated, hour-long debut stand-up special. The critically acclaimed stand-up and actor (Parks and Recreation, Funny People) discusses topics ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Woliner | Stars: Aziz Ansari, Brandon Johnson, Sara Von Gillern, Christina Glur
Votes: 2,463
13. Bill Burr: Let It Go (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 65 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Bill Burr's 2010 comedy special.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Bill Burr
Votes: 5,792
14. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 12,802
15. Ben Bailey: Road Rage (2011 TV Special)
Not Rated | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy
As host of the Discovery Channel's "Cash Cab" and "Cash Cab After Dark," Ben Bailey's following and popularity continues to grow. Now comes Ben Bailey's hilarious, debut stand-up DVD!
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Star: Ben Bailey
Votes: 159
16. Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater (2011 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Louis jokes about fatherhood, success, and flying first class at the Beacon Theatre in New York.
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 10,288
17. Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts (2011 TV Special)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Following his acclaimed debut special Completely Serious, Daniel, host of Comedy Central's hit show Tosh.0, headed to San Francisco to take on pop culture, sports, religion and politics in his latest stand-up special.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Daniel Tosh, Matthew Fulchiron
Votes: 2,481
18. Gary Gulman: In This Economy? (2012 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this stand-up special, money is a wellspring for the comedy of funnyman Gary Gulman, who aims darts at the uberwealthy, including Donald Trump.
Director: Jay Chapman | Star: Gary Gulman
Votes: 395
19. John Mulaney: New in Town (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Comedian John Mulaney talks about his milk toast boyish looks, his childhood, his Jewish girlfriend, his gayish charm, his favorite TV shows, Ice-T, a homeless person he met in N.Y., and a prostate exam with Batman.
Directors: Ryan Polito, Jake Szymanski | Stars: John Mulaney, Amy Schumer
Votes: 7,389
20. Kyle Kinane: Whiskey Icarus (2012 TV Special)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
In his first hour-long Comedy Central special, Kyle Kinane contemplates the existence of God, and the true meaning of being delivered an unsliced pizza. This special is extended and uncensored with all sorts of extra Kyle.
Director: Joe DeMaio | Star: Kyle Kinane
Votes: 237
21. Eugene Mirman: An Evening of Comedy in a Fake Underground Laboratory (2012 TV Special)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
When it comes to satirical observational comedy, Eugene Mirman is a wizard at finding humor in what ordinary people find mundane. Tune in to find out why you should get your daughter a neck... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Stars: Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 86
22. Jeff Ross Roasts America (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Jeff Ross visits several cities across the country, roasting the towns and the residents in volunteer-only speed roasts. Roasting his way through cities including Seattle, Toronto, Las ... See full summary »
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Jeffrey Ross
Votes: 248
23. Louis C.K. Oh My God (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy
In February, 2013, Louis brings his impish nihilism to Phoenix, Arizona. He talks about an old lady and her pet, living in Manhattan, experiencing his body's aging (he's 45), men's ... See full summary »
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,791
24. Louis C.K.: Live at the Comedy Store (2015 TV Special)
66 min | Comedy
Comedian Louis C.K. performs live at the Comedy store in LA.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Jay London
Votes: 6,999
25. Trevor Moore: High in Church (2015 TV Special)
Not Rated | 61 min | Comedy, Music
Accompanied by a live band, dancing girls and music videos, Trevor Moore performs an hour of brand-new sketches and songs spanning all musical genres at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City.
Director: Ryan Polito | Stars: Trevor Moore, James Adomian, Andrew Bachelor, Owen Benjamin
Votes: 246
26. John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy
Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former SNL writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Petunia, John Mulaney, Amanda Walsh
Votes: 9,508
27. Ari Shaffir: Double Negative (2017 TV Special)
Comedy
Comedian Ari Shaffir steps outside of his yamaka to expose the uncomfortable truth that children are trash, and becoming an adult also brings about its own greasy problems.
Director: Eric Abrams | Star: Ari Shaffir
Votes: 777
28. Neal Brennan: 3 Mics (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
Neal Brennan is taking multitasking to a whole new level in this stand up special, which features the comedian switching between three different microphones symbolizing three different styles of comedy.
Director: Neal Brennan | Star: Neal Brennan
Votes: 3,866
29. Louis C.K. 2017 (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 74 min | Comedy
Louis C.K. muses on religion, eternal love, giving dogs drugs, email fights, teachers, and more in a live performance from Washington D.C.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Joe List
Votes: 10,837
30. Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
In the world premiere of his Comedy Central one-hour stand-up special, "Beta Male," Kumail Nanjiani ("John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show," "Portlandia," "Franklin & Bash") tells you about all the things that terrify him completely.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Kumail Nanjiani
Votes: 504
31. Tom Segura: Disgraceful (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 71 min | Comedy
Comedian Tom Segura rants about funny things about pop culture and the way of living in 2018.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Tom Segura
Votes: 4,545
32. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
John Mulaney relays his childhood and Saturday Night Live (1975), eviscerates the value of college, and laments getting older in this comedy special. Other topics include the church, his family, President Trump and pedophiles abducting kids.
Director: Alex Timbers | Stars: John Mulaney, Jon Brion, Carole Shelley
Votes: 9,018
33. Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 74 min | Comedy
Gary Gulman offers candid reflections on his struggles with depression through stand-up and short documentary interludes that provide insight into his mental health journey.
Director: Michael Bonfiglio | Stars: Robert Kelly, Gary Gulman
Votes: 738
34. Tom Segura: Completely Normal (2014 TV Special)
Not Rated | 74 min | Comedy
Levelheaded stand-up Tom Segura shares offhand appraisals on hotels and opens up about his hobbies and digestive ailments in this comedy special.
Director: Jay Chapman | Star: Tom Segura
Votes: 3,069
35. Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020 TV Special)
TV-14 | 61 min | Comedy
She's halfway through her 20s, and she's over it. Too old to party, too young to settle down, comedian Taylor Tomlinson takes aim at her life choices.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Taylor Tomlinson
Votes: 5,216
36. On Location: George Carlin at Phoenix (1978 TV Special)
81 min | Documentary, Comedy
Performing at the Celebrity Star Theater in Phoenix on July 23, 1978, Carlin mesmerizes his audience in the second of his 12 HBO specials. The show was originally planned as part of a ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: George Carlin, Brenda Carlin
Votes: 1,479
37. Neal Brennan: Blocks (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Documentary, Comedy
Follows Neal Brennan as he talks about the emotional and cultural issues that make him feel like something's wrong with him in a humorous way, from drugs and alcohol, liberalism, to his small chances of finding real love.
Director: Derek DelGaudio | Star: Neal Brennan
Votes: 1,928
38. Kyle Kinane: Shocks & Struts (2023 TV Special)
61 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedy special covering a variety of topics including dinosaurs, his laparoscopic appendectomy, dashboards of airplanes, discolored pillows, and the life altering experience of getting stuck at Joshua Tree National Park.
Director: Jonah Ray
Votes: 74
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