Sketch Comedy TV
by budarc | created - 18 Nov 2015 | updated - 04 Dec 2016 | PublicA companion piece to my Sketch Comedy Movies list: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls057390815/
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1. 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: 78,825
2. Your Show of Shows (1950–1954)
90 min | Comedy
Best remembered by its posterior title, Your Show of Shows, this live variety show included comedy sketches with TV pioneers Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Felisa Vanoff, Carl Reiner
Votes: 368
3. The Frost Report (1966–1967)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy show written and staring various comedy pioneers including comedians who would go on to form the Two Ronnies and Monty Python.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, John Cleese
Votes: 80
4. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,661
5. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,308
6. The Benny Hill Show (1969–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
Stars: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Jackie Wright, Bob Todd
Votes: 5,519
7. Q5 (1969–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Spike Milligan's groundbreaking yet largely unknown surreal comedy sketch series that inspired Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Stars: Spike Milligan, John Bluthal, Alan Clare, David Lodge
Votes: 137
8. 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: 52,763
9. SCTV (1976–1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.
Stars: Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas
Votes: 2,883
10. Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 2,804
11. Fridays (1980–1982)
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy, Music
Live late-night comedy sketch show similar to "Saturday Night Live."
Stars: Jack Burns, Brandis Kemp, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell
Votes: 711
12. The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1990)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Tracey Ullman hosts a variety show containing sketches, song-and-dance routines, and The Simpsons.
Stars: Tracey Ullman, Dan Castellaneta, Sam McMurray, Joseph Malone
Votes: 1,575
13. The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
The TV series of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe that, more often than not, puts bizarre, unique, and insane twists in their skits.
Stars: David Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney
Votes: 11,099
14. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
TV-PG | 36 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Host Clive Anderson arbitrarily awards points as four players act their way through a series of improvisational games based on suggestions from either Clive or the studio audience.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Richard Vranch
Votes: 5,925
15. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,766
16. The Edge (1992–1993)
30 min | Comedy
The comedy featured a deadly opening sequence each week, followed by several short comedy sketches and parodies of TV commercials.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Edd Hall, Julie Brown, Tom Kenny
Votes: 288
17. The Ben Stiller Show (1992–1995)
TV-PG | 306 min | Comedy
This comedy/variety show specialized in parodies of movies and television shows and commercials. Often, they would also have a special guest (e.g., a TV actor) join them.
Stars: Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk
Votes: 2,084
18. This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993– )
TV-14 | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
This skit-filled Canadian comedy show pokes fun at the Canadian government and other national happenings.
Stars: Mark Critch, Cathy Jones, Shaun Majumder, Gavin Crawford
Votes: 987
19. The State (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Each episode contains 30 minutes of extremely bizarre and funny sketch comedy performed by THE STATE, an 11 member sketch comedy troupe who wrote and starred in various sketches seen throughout the program.
Stars: Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant, Todd Holoubek
Votes: 3,036
20. The Tom Green Show (2002)
Comedy, Talk-Show
A comedy show featuring tom green with random sketches
Stars: Tom Green, Glenn Humplik, Derek Harvie, Phil Giroux
Votes: 898
21. All That (1994–2020)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
Stars: Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson, Soup
Votes: 8,432
22. The Day Today (1994)
204 min | Comedy
A spoof of the British style of news broadcasting - including ridiculous stories, patronising vox pops, offensively hard-hitting research and a sports presenter clearly struggling for metaphors.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 5,554
23. Mad TV (1995–2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine.
Stars: Michael McDonald, Debra Wilson, Aries Spears, Bobby Lee
Votes: 11,928
24. Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.
Stars: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Jay Johnston
Votes: 10,552
25. 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: 1,280
26. Brass Eye (1997–2001)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Controversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 11,561
27. Upright Citizens Brigade (1998–2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Agents Adair, Antoine, Colby, and Trotter both monitor and create chaos across the universe.
Stars: Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh
Votes: 2,528
28. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Improvisational comedy competition show in which four members of the regular cast as comedians and often with guest appearances with other comedians and celebrities and members of the audience perform various comic games and sketches.
Stars: Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Laura Hall
Votes: 46,410
29. Big Train (1998–2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A British sketch comedy show where people in ordinary situations suddenly find themselves in absurd situations.
Stars: Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Simon Pegg, Julia Davis
Votes: 4,075
30. The 11 O'Clock Show (1998–2000)
30 min | Comedy
A satirical show mimicking the evening news which launched the careers of Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Stars: Iain Lee, Daisy Donovan, Tommy Vance, Ricky Gervais
Votes: 353
31. Unnatural Acts (1998– )
Comedy
British Comedy Sketch Show
Stars: Julian Barratt, Seán Cullen, Rich Easter, Rich Fulcher
Votes: 118
32. Jam (2000)
24 min | Comedy
A surreal, ambient mix of bleak comedy sketches.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Amelia Bullmore, David Cann, Julia Davis
Votes: 2,657
33. Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev and Brüno Gehard.
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, T.N.T. Crew, Steve Ellington
Votes: 18,293
34. The Andy Dick Show (2001–2003)
30 min | Comedy
Comedian Andy Dick stars in this MTV sketch comedy series that features his unique brand of humor.
Stars: Andy Dick, Paul Henderson, Lacy Livingston, Ashton Kutcher
Votes: 469
35. The Sketch Show (2001–2003)
30 min | Comedy
Sketch comedy series featuring a range of different humour styles.
Stars: Lee Mack, Jim Tavaré, Tim Vine, Karen Taylor
Votes: 651
36. Bo' Selecta! (2002–2004)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy involving celebrity stalker Avid Merrion, and a whole host of "celebrities".
Stars: Leigh Francis, Craig Phillips, Patsy Kensit, Karen Hayley
Votes: 1,609
37. 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: 3,325
38. Little Britain (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the creators of this character-comedy sketch show, delight in all that is mad, bad, quirky and generally bonkers about the people and places of Britain.
Stars: Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Tom Baker, Paul Putner
Votes: 26,144
39. The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Surreal British comedy in which Vince Noir and Howard Moon have adventures filled with oddball characters while working as Zoo Keepers, before pursuing a musical career and running a second-hand shop.
Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher
Votes: 24,053
40. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 71,824
41. Green Screen Show (2004–2005)
30 min | Comedy
A team of comedic improvisers (mostly "Whose Line" alums) headed by Drew Carey perform on a green screen set, and their antics are now fleshed out with amusing animation.
Stars: Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Brad Sherwood, Greg Proops
Votes: 269
42. Wonder Showzen (2005–2007)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.
Stars: Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy, Evan Seligman
Votes: 4,880
43. Snuff Box (2006)
30 min | Comedy
Two hangmen (Matt Berry and Rich Fulcher) compete for women, money and happiness, venturing deeper in the ocean of depravity than any friends should in a whisky-fuelled, cross-cultural friendship.
Stars: Matt Berry, Rich Fulcher, Terry Wade, Alan Ford
Votes: 3,354
44. The Big Gay Sketch Show (2006–2010)
Comedy
A sketch-comedy series featuring a cast of up-and-coming comics performing live skits, musical numbers and political satire.
Stars: Nicol Paone, Kate McKinnon, Julie Goldman, Stephen Guarino
Votes: 463
45. The Whitest Kids U'Know (2007–2011)
TV-MA | 15 min | Comedy
A sketch comedy show involving five friends.
Stars: Timmy Williams, Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Zach Cregger
Votes: 5,611
46. Human Giant (2007–2008)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A half-hour show of edgy short films.
Stars: Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Marcus Shultz
Votes: 2,891
47. Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2017)
TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Music
Two comedians, average nobodies, and celebrity guest stars perform bizarre low-budget comedy sketches.
Stars: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Bob Odenkirk, John C. Reilly
Votes: 11,986
48. Celebrity Juice (2008–2022)
45 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy TV show starring the fictional character Keith Lemon.
Stars: Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo
Votes: 2,288
49. Important Things with Demetri Martin (2009–2010)
Comedy
Comedian Demetri Martin's television show, which alternates between stand-up comedy and taped skits.
Stars: Demetri Martin, H. Jon Benjamin, Barry Carl, George Katt
Votes: 3,678
50. Pretend Time (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Sketch comedy show starring Nick Swardson.
Stars: Nick Swardson, John Cramer, Deirdre Wall, Julia Lea Wolov
Votes: 911
51. Funny or Die Presents... (2007– )
TV-MA | Comedy
A series of comedy sketches brought to you by the people at "Funny or Die."
Stars: Steve Tom, Rob Huebel, Christine Scott Bennett, Callie Cameron
Votes: 1,279
52. The Onion News Network (2011)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News
Satirical coverage from the most trusted news network in the world.
Stars: Suzanne Sena, Brian Huskey, Todd Alan Crain, Jill Dobson
Votes: 840
53. Portlandia (2011–2018)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A sketch-comedy series that parodies life in Portland, Oregon.
Stars: Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Kyle MacLachlan, Sam Adams
Votes: 23,104
54. Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza (2010– )
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The legendary comedian Drew Carey has yet another tv show
Stars: Bob DerKach, Drew Carey, Rich Fields, Jonathan Mangum
Votes: 1,242
55. Fast and Loose (2011– )
30 min | Comedy
Hugh Dennis presents a fast moving and funny series of improvised games and sketches with guests.
Stars: Hugh Dennis, Justin Edwards, David Armand, Pippa Evans
Votes: 187
56. Trust Us with Your Life (2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A group of several comedians improv stories based on memories from celebrities' past.
Stars: Fred Willard, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Jonathan Mangum
Votes: 129
57. Key and Peele (2012–2015)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Project sees Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in front of a live studio audience bantering about a topic weaved between filmed shorts and sketches.
Stars: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Metta World Peace, Brendan Hunt
Votes: 25,846
58. The Eric Andre Show (2012– )
TV-MA | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Eric Andre tries to host a talk show in a bizarre environment, where he is sometimes the player of pranks and sometimes the victim.
Stars: Eric André, Hannibal Buress, Robert Smith, Tom Ato
Votes: 21,848
59. Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012–2016)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A talk-show parody that features celebrity guests, comedy sketches, and animation. Based on the podcast of the same name.
Stars: Scott Aukerman, Reggie Watts, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Neil Campbell
Votes: 4,612
60. The Birthday Boys (2013–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A group of guys create sketch comedy.
Stars: Jefferson Dutton, Tim Kalpakis, Mike Hanford, David Ferguson
Votes: 1,129
61. Kroll Show (2013–2015)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Show highlights Nick Kroll's incredible ability to transform himself into hilarious characters that pop off the screen while bringing many of his popular short-form favorites along for the ride.
Stars: Nick Kroll, Jon Daly, Jenny Slate, John Mulaney
Votes: 5,283
62. Inside Amy Schumer (2013–2022)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Amy Schumer switches from sketches to doing stand-up to interviewing people on the street and people of interest, usually following a certain theme.
Stars: Amy Schumer, Kevin Kane, Kyle Dunnigan, Kim Caramele
Votes: 13,817
63. Drunk History (2013–2019)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, History
Historical reenactments by A-list talent are presented by inebriated storytellers.
Stars: Derek Waters, Bennie Arthur, Craig Cackowski, Maria Blasucci
Votes: 12,689
64. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2013–2024)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Aisha Tyler hosts this skit comedy show where the actors on the show, usually Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles and another guest star or two do different comedy skits. It's all improv and made up on the spot.
Stars: Colin Mochrie, Aisha Tyler, Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady
Votes: 9,676
65. Jokers Wild (2014)
Comedy
Joe, Sal, Q, and Murr perform in front of an audience by reminiscing about their friendship and showing filmed sketches.
Stars: Brian Quinn, Joe Gatto, James Murray, Sal Vulcano
Votes: 610
66. Documentary Now! (2015– )
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
"Documentary Now!" parodies the current obsession with documentaries. Season one features six different stories and stylistic approaches paying tribute to the doc format.
Stars: Helen Mirren, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Deb Hiett
Votes: 7,990
67. Newzoids (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Satirical take on current world events via modern 'Spitting Image' style 'puppets'.
Stars: Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod, Simon Greenall
Votes: 190
68. W/Bob and David (2015)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Bob and David emerge from the time machine they entered sixteen years ago and are reunited with the cast of Mr. Show.
Stars: David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, John Ennis, Jay Johnston
Votes: 4,654
69. The Characters (2016)
TV-MA | 32 min | Comedy
No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.
Stars: John T. Reynolds, Kate Berlant, John Early, Jon Bander
Votes: 987
70. Party Over Here (2016)
30 min | Comedy
Skewering everything from pop culture to politics, "Party Over Here" features sketch comedy shorts, along with in-studio segments filmed in front of a live audience at the Alexandria Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Stars: Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, Alison Rich, Marques Ray
Votes: 215
71. Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace (2016–2024)
TV-MA | 11 min | Comedy
Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace, a satiric vision largely set in a post-apocalyptic world. The popular sketch group is comprised of Sam Hyde, Charls Carroll, and Nick Rochefort.
Stars: Sam Hyde, Nick Rochefort, Charls Carroll, Erick Hayden
Votes: 2,214
72. Baroness Von Sketch Show (2016–2021)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
This is a sketch comedy show centering around four women and their life observations.
Stars: Carolyn Taylor, Meredith MacNeill, Aurora Browne, Jennifer Whalen
Votes: 1,651
73. Maya & Marty (2016)
60 min | Comedy, Music
"Maya and Marty" is a brand new show that blends musical numbers, comedy sketches and celebrity guests into one jam-packed hour of prime-time TV.
Stars: Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Kenan Thompson, Mikey Day
Votes: 1,076
74. Tracey Ullman's Show (2016–2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Tracey Ullman returns to British screens with this new sketch show, introducing us to a slew of new comic characters and impersonations of celebrities.
Stars: Tracey Ullman, Lucy Montgomery, Jason Forbes, Tony Gardner
Votes: 708
75. The UCB Show (2016–2017)
TV-PG | Comedy
A weekly variety showcase for the best sketch, characters and stand-up homegrown at the UCB Theatres in LA and NYC. Hosted by Upright Citizens Brigade co-founders Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Roberts, Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh
Votes: 93
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