ultimate stand-up comedy specials list
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1. Bill Burr: You People Are All the Same. (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Comedy
Funnyman Bill Burr takes the stage to uncork a profanity-laced, incisive routine that pokes fun at plastic surgery, reality TV, gold diggers and more.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Stars: Bill Burr, Paul Virzi
Votes: 8,027
2. CM101MMXI Fundamentals (2013)
139 min | Documentary, Comedy
The funny little details of everyday life; the simple things that makes us laugh. An unforgettable performance from Cem Yilmaz. Yilmaz captures the audience with his hilarious stories about... See full summary »
Director: Murat Dündar | Star: Cem Yilmaz
Votes: 47,206
3. 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: 20,684 | Gross: $50.50M
4. 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: 18,443
5. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
R | 77 min | Documentary, Comedy, Musical
The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.
Directors: Terry Hughes, Ian MacNaughton | Stars: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman
Votes: 15,750 | Gross: $0.33M
6. 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
7. 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: 11,069
8. 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
9. 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
10. Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Three minutes into her set, Amy Schumer claims that all good comedians have a "leather special," where they wear all leather and regret it later in their careers--this is hers. Amy muses on... See full summary »
Director: Amy Schumer | Stars: Amy Schumer, Kim Caramele
Votes: 10,566
11. Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 53,000 people at Philadelphia's outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field.
Directors: Leslie Small, Tim Story | Stars: Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Halle Berry, Ed Helms
Votes: 9,932 | Gross: $23.59M
12. Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013)
R | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy
Filmed at a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden, comedian Kevin Hart delivers material from his 2012 "Let Me Explain" concert tour.
Directors: Leslie Small, Tim Story | Stars: Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Will 'Spank' Horton, Joey Wells
Votes: 9,362 | Gross: $32.24M
13. 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: 10,836
14. 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: 9,042
15. Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill (1998 Video)
Unrated | 115 min | Documentary, Comedy
Executive transvestite Eddie Izzard takes his show to San Francisco to give a brief history of pagan and Christian religions, the building of Stonehenge, the birth of the Church of England ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Jordan | Star: Eddie Izzard
Votes: 7,507
16. The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle gives his usual skewed insight into the topics of race, technology, OJ Simpson, and more in a stand up special filmed in Hollywood.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 13,457
17. Ricky Gervais: Humanity (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 79 min | Comedy
Live performance of British comedian Ricky Gervais filmed in London's Eventim Apollo.
Director: John L. Spencer | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 23,685
18. Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000 TV Special)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Albert Precourt
Votes: 10,855
19. Deep in the Heart of Texas: Dave Chappelle Live at Austin City Limits (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle gives his stand about racially charged run-ins, celebrity scandals and fatherly dilemmas in his stand-up set at Austin's Moody Theater.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 12,384
20. CMYLMZ (2008 Video)
174 min | Documentary, Comedy
The funny little details of everyday life; the simple things that makes us laugh. An unforgettable performance from Cem Yilmaz.
Director: Cem Yilmaz | Star: Cem Yilmaz
Votes: 10,005
21. Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Chappelle cuts loose in what he does best, Chappelle-style! And for what it's worth, no one is safe from Dave!
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Greer Barnes
Votes: 9,120
22. Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock's third HBO comedy special shows him performing his stand-up routine at Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Director: Keith Truesdell | Stars: Chris Rock, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Monteria Ivey
Votes: 7,496
23. An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 224 min | Comedy, Documentary
Kevin Smith interacts in Q&A sessions throughout various college stops in the USA.
Director: J.M. Kenny | Stars: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Scott Mosier, Anthony Snitzer
Votes: 6,375
24. Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Bo Burnham tackles life, death, sexuality, hypocrisy, mental illness and Pringles cans in his dazzling new stand-up special.
Directors: Bo Burnham, Christopher Storer | Star: Bo Burnham
Votes: 16,423
25. Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)
R | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A documentary on Conan O'Brien's comedy tour of the U.S. and Canada after leaving The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) and severing his relationship with NBC.
Director: Rodman Flender | Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 6,808 | Gross: $0.27M
26. Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Documentary, Comedy
Australian comic Hannah Gadsby reshapes standard stand-up by pairing punchlines with personal revelations on gender, sexuality and childhood turmoil.
Directors: Jon Olb, Madeleine Parry | Star: Hannah Gadsby
Votes: 13,525
27. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)
TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy
The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 6,284
28. Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic (2005)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Narrative digressions on sex, race, politics, and more from comedienne Sarah Silverman.
Director: Liam Lynch | Stars: Sarah Silverman, Steve Agee, Brian Posehn, Jim Bodma
Votes: 5,687 | Gross: $1.32M
29. Bo Burnham: what. (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Music
A musical stand-up comedy show by Bo Burnham, the famous internet musician.
Directors: Bo Burnham, Christopher Storer | Star: Bo Burnham
Votes: 12,961
30. George Carlin... It's Bad for Ya! (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Documentary, Comedy
It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy-nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 6,469
31. Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011)
R | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy
Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon, and get an up close and personal look at Kevin Hart back in Philly, where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. You will laugh 'til it hurts.
Directors: Leslie Small, Tim Story | Stars: Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Will 'Spank' Horton, Harry Ratchford
Votes: 6,456 | Gross: $7.71M
32. 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: 6,998
33. Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way (2014 TV Special)
TV-MA | 80 min | Comedy
Comedian Bill Burr's 2014 stand-up comedy special.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Bill Burr
Votes: 9,046
34. Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Dave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings
Votes: 13,552
35. Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004 TV Special)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy
Are you ready for Rock? Actor/director/comedian Chris Rock performs a gut-busting set in his fourth HBO stand-up special taped before a live audience at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Chris Rock, Dionicio Chambers, Doug E. Fresh, Eric Edwards
Votes: 5,681
36. Jerry Seinfeld: 'I'm Telling You for the Last Time' (1998 TV Special)
TV-14 | 75 min | Comedy
Live from New York City, Jerry Seinfeld, aided and abetted by a host of friends and fellow comedians, performs his 1998 Emmy-nominated performance on Broadway.
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Barryte, Grace Bustos, George Carlin
Votes: 6,256
37. Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy
In his first stand-up special, Hasan Minhaj weaves humorous and heartbreaking anecdotes to tell his life story as an Indian-American Muslim. Topics include racism, bullying and meeting the demanding expectations of his immigrant parents.
Director: Christopher Storer | Star: Hasan Minhaj
Votes: 7,917
38. Tamborine (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 98 min | Comedy
Chris Rock takes the stage in Brooklyn for a comedy special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.
Director: Bo Burnham | Stars: Chris Rock, Spike Lee
Votes: 7,476
39. 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: 9,506
40. Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017 TV Special)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage at the comedy club where he began his career to recount his early life.
Director: Michael Bonfiglio | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Brogan, Mark Schiff, Carolyn Liebling
Votes: 6,028
41. Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy
Dave jokes about the sexual assaults dominating the 2017 entertainment news and how and why people allow themselves to be abused.
Director: Stan Lathan | Star: Dave Chappelle
Votes: 10,886
42. Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy
"Seriously Funny" stars Kevin Hart performing in front of a sold out crowd live from Cleveland, Ohio - where he delivers his hilarious and unique brand of comedy. In this unforgettable ... See full summary »
Director: Shannon Hartman | Stars: Kim Delgado, Kevin Hart, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal
Votes: 5,853
43. Jim Jefferies: BARE (2014 TV Special)
TV-MA | 77 min | Comedy
Covers topics from gun control to family values.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 5,830
44. Jim Jefferies: Freedumb (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 86 min | Comedy
Jim Jefferies talks about family life and challenges the idea of American freedom live on stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 5,884
45. Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity (2007 TV Special)
Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy
Jeff Dunham and his socially reckless "suitcase posse" are back in this highly anticipated follow-up to Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself (2006).
Director: Michael Simon | Stars: Jeff Dunham, Paige Dunham
Votes: 4,471
46. 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
47. Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 77 min | Comedy
Comedian Bill Burr takes the stage in Nashville and riffs on such topics as overpopulation, fast food, dictators and gorilla sign language.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Bill Burr
Votes: 8,191
48. You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009 TV Special)
TV-MA | 115 min | Comedy
It's time for change in America--but not without a few parting words from former President George W Bush. Here's your chance to discover the man behind the myth as HBO presents Will Ferrell... See full summary »
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: Will Ferrell, Michael Delaney, Pia Glenn, Adam Mucci
Votes: 4,095
49. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger - London, New York, Johannesburg (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 79 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour visits London, New York and Johannesburg. Various parts of this tour are edited together to create his fifth HBO stand-up special.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Chris Rock
Votes: 4,513
50. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing (2005 TV Special)
TV-MA | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin continues making people laugh with his 13th HBO stand-up special.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,974
51. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Richard Pryor, Patti LaBelle, Huey P. Newton, Jennifer Lee Pryor
Votes: 5,792 | Gross: $30.00M
52. Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003 TV Special)
Not Rated | 73 min | Comedy
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stirling Gallacher
Votes: 5,150
53. 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
54. Ali Wong: Baby Cobra (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Ali Wong's stand up special delves into her sexual adventures, hoarding, the rocky road to pregnancy, and why feminism is terrible.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Ali Wong
Votes: 7,837
55. Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself (2006 TV Special)
Not Rated | 76 min | Comedy
Jeff and his characters Walter, Peanut, José Jalapeño, Bubba J, and Sweet Daddy Dee for a live show.
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Star: Jeff Dunham
Votes: 4,179
56. George Carlin: You Are All Diseased (1999 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Legendary comic Carlin comes back to the Beacon theater to angrily rant about airport security, germs, cigars, angels, children and parents, men, names, religion, god, advertising, Bill Jeff and minorities.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,692
57. The Fluffy Movie: Unity Through Laughter (2014)
PG-13 | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy
A comedy concert film that captures the on-stage performance and inspirational success story of Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.
Directors: Manny Rodriguez, Jay Lavender | Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Jacqueline Obradors, Gina Brillon, Alfred Robles
Votes: 3,946 | Gross: $2.83M
58. Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip.
Director: Joe Layton | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gene Cross, Julie Hampton, Jesse Jackson
Votes: 4,391 | Gross: $36.30M
59. Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy
The second HBO stand-up special by Chris Rock.
Director: Keith Truesdell | Stars: Chris Rock, Jim Breuer, Mario Joyner, Tracy Morgan
Votes: 4,207
60. Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)
PG | 105 min | Documentary, Comedy
A concert film in which Bill Cosby discusses weekends, raising children, dentists, and many other situations.
Director: Bill Cosby | Star: Bill Cosby
Votes: 3,685
61. 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: 4,881
62. Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 80 min | Comedy
Aziz Ansari focuses his unique viewpoint on pending adulthood, babies, marriage and love in the modern era.
Directors: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern | Star: Aziz Ansari
Votes: 4,137
63. Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale (2006 TV Special)
TV-14 | 72 min | Comedy
In this brand-new comedy performance, he's more hilarious than ever with his unique style of self-deprecating observations and catty audience commentary.
Director: Michael Drumm | Stars: Jim Gaffigan, Jeannie Gaffigan
Votes: 4,218
64. Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (2006 TV Special)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
A master of the one-liner with an absurd rambling style, Zach's sharp, resonating humor makes his show at the famed Purple Onion in San Francisco one of the funniest performances in recent comedy.
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Zach Galifianakis, Joe Wagner, Brian Unger, Taj Jegaraj
Votes: 4,206
65. Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Trevor Noah's Netflix one hour standup special. Amazing comedy covering race in America, immigration politics, international relations and more.
Director: David Paul Meyer | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 5,886
66. 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
67. George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances (2001 TV Special)
55 min | Documentary, Comedy
In "Complaints & Grievances," George Carlin's 12th HBO comedy special, taped at the Beacon Theater in New York on November 17, 2001 (ten weeks after 9/11), Carlin casts his usual jaundiced ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 3,764
68. Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
The master comedian performs in Washington DC and gives his wry observations about life, politics and his health.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 3,497
69. Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Stand up comedian and former Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writer Anthony Jeselnik brings his dark humor and wit to San Francisco.
Director: Adam Dubin | Stars: Anthony Jeselnik, Peggy
Votes: 5,863
70. 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: 9,017
71. 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
72. An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder (2006 Video)
Unrated | 239 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this second Q&A with Kevin Smith he now enters the homes of some of his fans in Toronto and London.
Director: J.M. Kenny | Stars: Kevin Smith, Andre H. Arruda, Jason Mewes, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
Votes: 3,156
73. George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1992 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Comedy
When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin' In New York." The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show done live; it was the first he... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,037
74. 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
75. Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy
With her bold, straightforward style of comedy, Amy Schumer entertains the audience at the Apollo Theater in New York.
Director: Chris Rock | Star: Amy Schumer
Votes: 3,847
76. Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy, Music
Adam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.
Directors: Steven Brill, Nicholaus Goossen | Stars: Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Dan Bulla
Votes: 5,753
77. Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe (2012 TV Special)
Unrated | 78 min | Comedy
Jim Gaffigan does it again with his new stand-up Mr. Universe. Gaffigan jumps from topic to topic joking around with a varied number of topics. Some of the topics included are McDonalds, family, Disney World, and much more.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Jim Gaffigan
Votes: 3,723
78. Joe Rogan: Triggered (2016 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Unleashing his inquisitive, intense comedic style, Rogan explores everything from raising kids and Santa Claus to pot gummies and talking to dolphins.
Director: Anthony Giordano | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 4,814
79. Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 68 min | Comedy
A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ash Atalla
Votes: 3,725
80. George Carlin: Back in Town (1996 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin brings his comedy stylings to the Beacon theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 3,537
81. Bill Hicks: Revelations (1993 TV Special)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Comedy
Bill Hicks in the height of his genius. Recorded at the Dominion Theatre in London, Hicks opens our eyes and minds to the hypocrisy and ludicrousness of the world around us.
Director: Chris Bould | Star: Bill Hicks
Votes: 3,229
82. Rowan Atkinson Live (1992 TV Special)
55 min | Comedy, Documentary
Rowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Angus Deayton
Votes: 2,976
83. Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy
Nothing is off limits for Amy Schumer in her first original one-hour stand-up special. Schumer airs every hilarious, messed-up detail of her dating and sex life, from encounters with ... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Amy Schumer
Votes: 3,374
84. Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special (2008 TV Special)
Not Rated | 85 min | Comedy
The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.
Director: Michael Simon | Stars: Jeff Dunham, Brian Haner
Votes: 3,186
85. Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 71 min | Comedy
In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.
Director: Liam Lynch | Stars: Sarah Silverman, Troy
Votes: 3,966
86. Dane Cook: Vicious Circle (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
Vicious Circle captures the hottest comic in America in his first HBO comedy event, a unique "in the round" performance before his hometown Boston fans.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Dane Cook
Votes: 2,815
87. Jimmy Carr: Funny Business (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy
A man, with an incredibly stupid laugh, tells jokes to an audience.
Director: Sam Wrench | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 4,771
88. Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 90 min | Comedy
Mike Tyson's one-man show is a fascinating journey into his storied life and career.
Director: Philip Marcus | Star: Mike Tyson
Votes: 3,202
89. Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame (2007 TV Special)
Not Rated | 79 min | Comedy
The third part of Ricky's themed live stand-up shows.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Robin Ince
Votes: 3,548
90. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002 TV Special)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Stacey Foster, James Signorelli | Stars: Will Ferrell, Sean Bennett, Justin Michael Wilcox, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 2,654
91. Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997 Video)
99 min | Documentary, Comedy
Eddie Izzard's routine has a loose trajectory from the beginning of the Old Testament and the creation of the world in seven days to Revelations; God, in the voice of James Mason, makes ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Richardson | Stars: Eddie Izzard, Mac McDonald, Rhona Mitra
Votes: 2,582
92. Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (2013 TV Special)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Comedy, Romance
Mike Birbiglia tells the touching story of his believing and disbelieving in love.
Director: Seth Barrish | Star: Mike Birbiglia
Votes: 3,635
93. Aziz Ansari Live in Madison Square Garden (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian and TV star Aziz Ansari delivers his sharp witted take on immigrants, relationships and the food industry.
Stars: Aziz Ansari, Patrick Cotnoir
Votes: 3,364
94. Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (1993 TV Special)
R | 62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Ticked off comic Denis Leary talks honestly about subjects ranging from smoking, red meat, drugs, his family, rehab, and yes, cancer.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Denis Leary, Chris Phillips, Adam Roth
Votes: 2,778
95. Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God (2009 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy
Politically incorrect Australian comedian Jim Jefferies performs.
Director: John Moffitt | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 3,081
96. Ricky Gervais: Out of England - The Stand-Up Special (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Comedy
Award-winning actor/comedian Ricky Gervais' first-ever HBO stand-up special features his unique takes on such disparate issues as fund-raising, autism, fame, nursery rhymes, Nazis, moronic friends, obesity and more.
Director: John Moffitt | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 3,062
97. Jim Jefferies: Fully Functional (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy
Foul-mouthed Australian comedian Jim Jefferies puts everything out there in this raunchy EPIX comedy special -- and shows off his skill for skewering sacred cows and virtually everything else with brutal honesty.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Stars: Jim Jefferies, Al Jackson
Votes: 2,865
98. Tek Kisilik Dev Kadro (2005 Video)
104 min | Documentary, Comedy
The funny little details of everyday life; the simple things that makes us laugh. An unforgettable performance from Ata Demirer.
Director: Ali Taner Baltaci | Star: Ata Demirer
Votes: 3,761
99. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000 TV Special)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Comedy
A compilation of the best Saturday Night Live sketches as a tribute to the late Chris Farley, one of SNL's greatest Stars.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Chris Farley, Mackenzie English, Christina Applegate, Dave Attell
Votes: 2,465
100. 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
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