ultimate stand-up comedy specials list
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101. Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Comedy
The gleefully irreverent Jefferies skewers "grabby" celebrities, political hypocrisy and his own ill-advised career moves in a brash stand-up special.
Director: Scott Zabielski | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 4,466
102. Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 68 min | Comedy
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres performs a live stand-up comedy set in Seattle.
Directors: Joel Gallen, Tig Notaro | Stars: Laura Dern, Portia de Rossi, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Vedder
Votes: 4,870
103. Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 64 min | Comedy
Comedian Ali Wong performs her live stand-up set at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Ali Wong
Votes: 5,530
104. Donald Glover: Weirdo (2012 TV Special)
Not Rated | 65 min | Comedy
With his unique brand of youthful storytelling Donald Glover brings down the house in his hysterical stand-up special, Weirdo.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Donald Glover
Votes: 3,799
105. Jim Jefferies: Alcoholocaust (2010 TV Special)
75 min | Comedy
Share this *Alcoholocaust: (Meaning: The aftermath of a drinking party, usually resulting in every available horizontal surface being covered in empty booze containers, spilled beverages ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Kirkby | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 2,803
106. Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious (2012 TV Special)
Not Rated | 61 min | Comedy
Aziz Ansari channels his crude side in this 2012 comedy special, taking on topics like watching porn and the struggles of dating in New York City.
Director: Jason Woliner | Star: Aziz Ansari
Votes: 2,470
107. Bill Hicks: Relentless (1992 Video)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Bill Hicks tells us how he feels about non-smokers, blow-jobs, religion, war and peace, drugs and music.
Director: Chris Bould | Star: Bill Hicks
Votes: 2,636
108. 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: 2,486
109. Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Comedy, Music
The internet (and soon to be movie, TV, radio, etc.) phenomenon, Bo Burnham, brings you his first one-hour stand-up special "Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words" from the House of Blues in Boston.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Bo Burnham
Votes: 4,274
110. Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
Not Rated | 162 min | Documentary, Comedy, Musical
The reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the very last time ever.
Directors: Eric Idle, Aubrey Powell | Stars: John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 2,786
111. 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: 2,655
112. Eddie Izzard: Definite Article (1996 Video)
Unrated | 109 min | Documentary, Comedy
'Definite Article' marks that thrilling moment when a promising talent moves up several gears into major stardom"--Daily Telegraph, UK
Director: Ed Bye | Star: Eddie Izzard
Votes: 2,190
113. Bir Tat Bir Doku (1999 Video)
235 min | Documentary, Comedy
A stand-up show from famous Turkish comedian Cem Yilmaz.
Directors: Ömer Faruk Sorak, Cem Yilmaz | Star: Cem Yilmaz
Votes: 7,938
114. Bill Hicks: Sane Man (1989 Video)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Bill Hicks performs a live stand-up show in Austin, Texas.
Directors: Kevin Booth, David Johndrow | Star: Bill Hicks
Votes: 2,460
115. 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: 3,932
116. George Carlin: Doin' It Again (1990 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin brings his comedy back to New Jersey and this time talks about Offensive Language, Euphemisms, They're Only Words, Dogs, Things you never hear, see or wanna hear, Some people ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Rocco Urbisci
Votes: 2,536
117. Jim Gaffigan: King Baby (2009 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
The greatly anticipated follow-up to the platinum-selling "Beyond the Pale." In this Austin performance that capped off his sold-out 2008 stand-up tour, Gaffigan does not let the audience ... See full summary »
Director: Troy Miller | Star: Jim Gaffigan
Votes: 2,730
118. Richard Pryor... Here and Now (1983 TV Special)
R | 83 min | Documentary, Comedy
Part live stand-up performance, part documentary, this film is one of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney
Votes: 2,444 | Gross: $16.16M
119. Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos (2011 TV Special)
Unrated | 97 min | Comedy
Ventriloquist and comic Jeff Dunham takes to the stage to provide fresh comedic material with his classic puppets Walter, Peanut, Jose Jalapeño and Achmed, as well as with two never-before-seen characters with their own unique quirks.
Directors: Michael Simon, Matthew McNeil | Star: Jeff Dunham
Votes: 2,423
120. Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats (2014 TV Special)
74 min | Comedy
Writer/actress/comedienne Chelsea Peretti presents a re-imagining of the hour-long special.
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Chelsea Peretti, Brendon Walsh, John Howard Swain, Esther Povitsky
Votes: 2,443
121. Eddie Izzard: Circle (2002 Video)
Unrated | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
Town Hall, New York City, 26 June 2000. An evening with Eddie Izzard in which he moves back and forth in time, with religion as the loose but constant theme. He begins with Pope John Paul ... See full summary »
Director: Anastasia Pappas | Star: Eddie Izzard
Votes: 2,000
122. Tom Segura: Mostly Stories (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy
The bearded, bawdy and comically bitter Tom Segura gets real about body piercings, the "Area 51" of men's bodies, and the lie he told Mike Tyson.
Directors: Jaime Eliezer Karas, Rami Hachache | Stars: Gabriel G. Alvarez, I. Elijah Baughman, Brandon Brown, Davis Choh
Votes: 4,234
123. Iliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 77 min | Comedy
Iliza Shlesinger performs in this standup talking about dating, feminism and some of the intricacies associated with being a woman in the 21st century.
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait | Star: Iliza Shlesinger
Votes: 3,132
124. Oh, Hello on Broadway (2017 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 104 min | Comedy
Two delusional geriatrics reveal curious pasts, share a love of tuna and welcome a surprise guest in this filming of the popular comedy show.
Directors: Michael John Warren, Alex Timbers | Stars: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Steve Martin, Matthew Broderick
Votes: 3,403
125. George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey? (1988 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars and Driving part 2.
Directors: Bruce Gowers, Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Robert N. Altman, Lloyd Lindsay Young
Votes: 2,109
126. Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery (2017 TV Special)
61 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this new stand-up special, Norm Macdonald delivers sly, deadpan observations from an older -- and perhaps even wiser -- point of view.
Director: Liz Plonka | Star: Norm MacDonald
Votes: 3,441
127. Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 - The Stand-Up Special (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 74 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Ricky Gervais in his second HBO special.
Director: John Moffitt | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 2,528
128. Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes (2017 TV Special)
70 min | Comedy
Mike Birbiglia tells stories about his life as a semi-famous comedian/filmmaker and reflects on the meaning of good or bad jokes.
Directors: Seth Barrish, Mike Birbiglia | Star: Mike Birbiglia
Votes: 2,750
129. Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 71 min | Documentary, Comedy
Smart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger applies her fresh, laugh-out-loud perspective to the universal struggles between men and women.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Iliza Shlesinger
Votes: 2,832
130. Demetri Martin. Person. (2007 TV Special)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A unique talent, Demetri Martin is one of the hottest stand-up comics working today. His new special, Demetri Martin. Person. Inventive and insightful, this top-rated program brings the funny in ways you've never seen.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Stars: Demetri Martin, John Agrapides, Joseph Greca, Christene Martin
Votes: 1,881
131. Kenny Sebastian: Don't Be That Guy (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
In this stand up special, Kenny talks about his experiences on turning 26, being a former 'nice' guy and his hilarious experiences with his maids.
Director: Abish Mathew | Star: Kenneth Sebastian
Votes: 1,976
132. Patton Oswalt: Annihilation (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy
Patton Oswalt, despite a personal tragedy, produces his best standup yet. Focusing on the tribulations of the Trump era and life after the loss of a loved one, Oswalt continues his journey to contribute joy to the world.
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait | Star: Patton Oswalt
Votes: 2,509
133. Jim Gaffigan: Cinco (2017 TV Special)
TV-14 | 73 min | Comedy
The king of clean comedy returns for his fifth hour long comedy special.
Director: Jeannie Gaffigan | Stars: Jim Gaffigan, Marre Gaffigan, Katie Gaffigan, Jack Gaffigan
Votes: 2,593
134. 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: 4,566
135. Biswa Kalyan Rath: Biswa Mast Aadmi (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 75 min | Comedy
Biswa Mast Aadmi is a stand up comedy show by Biswa Kalyan Rath, where he cracks jokes on topics. It's funny to the audience and they laugh, thus creating sound. This in turn encourages Biswa to crack more jokes, so he cracks more jokes on topics.
Director: Siddharth Vasani | Star: Biswa Kalyan Rath
Votes: 2,405
136. Demetri Martin: Live (At the Time) (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Demetri Martin performs his newest stand-up routine at The Lincoln Theater in Washington D.C.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Star: Demetri Martin
Votes: 2,374
137. Russell Peters: Outsourced (2006 TV Special)
Unrated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy
Over the past several years, comedian Russell Peters' riotous performances have electrified audiences on four continents. His hard won road successes have established him as an artist with bona fide international acclaim.
Director: Alan C. Blomquist | Stars: Russell Peters, Angelo Tsarouchas
Votes: 1,754
138. Ricky Gervais: Live IV - Science (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 86 min | Comedy
The fourth part in Ricky's themed live stand-up shows.
Director: Ricky Gervais | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 2,534
139. Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 77 min | Documentary, Comedy
Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher tells her raw and intoxicating true story in this documentary based on her hit stage production. Touching on stardom, mental illness, addiction and more, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato | Stars: Carrie Fisher, Eddie Fisher, Harry Karl, Debbie Reynolds
Votes: 2,336
140. Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Comedy
Noah's South African roots and upbringing merge into his recent American experience making for funny and human juxtapositions and observations.
Director: David Paul Meyer | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 4,771
141. Michael Che Matters (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy
Jesus, Guns, Black Lives Matter. White girls dancing, Honest, uncompromising comedy where no topic is out of bounds
Director: Oz Rodriguez | Stars: Michael Che, Cipha Sounds, Jeremy Gaddie, Jeff Motley
Votes: 2,821
142. Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this documentary, the show's emcee, Vince Vaughn, and four stand-up comedians hand-picked by Vaughn, travel the country and perform in 30 cities. This film documents the interactions on and off stage along the way.
Director: Ari Sandel | Stars: Ahmed Ahmed, John Caparulo, Bret Ernst, Vince Vaughn
Votes: 1,672 | Gross: $0.60M
143. George Carlin: Carlin on Campus (1984 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
In his New York City grammar school, George Carlin was known as a "disruptive influence in the classroom." With this concert, the ultimate class clown is back at school at UCLA, making ... See full summary »
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 1,881
144. Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 122 min | Documentary, Comedy
Kevin Smith brings his famous and "infamous" Q&A back to his hometown of Red Bank, New Jersey for his 37th birthday.
Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Stars: Kevin Smith, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Harley Quinn Smith, Grace Smith
Votes: 1,780
145. Jim Gaffigan: Obsessed (2014 TV Special)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jim Gaffigan bursts back on the scene with this eagerly anticipated fourth comedy special. Dubbed the "King of Clean Comedy" by The Wall Street Journal, Jim's obsession with all things food... See full summary »
Director: Jay Chapman | Star: Jim Gaffigan
Votes: 2,444
146. George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Legendary comedian George Carlin tackles some of his favorite subjects along with his brand of comedy and humor.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Rick Ducommun, Anthony James, Vic Tayback
Votes: 1,864
147. Chris Tucker Live (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this Netflix special, Chris Tucker returns to the stage he loves and showcases his mind-blowing comedic chops as he shares his experiences from childhood to the big time.
Director: Phil Joanou | Star: Chris Tucker
Votes: 2,101
148. Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower (2000 Video)
70 min | Documentary, Comedy
Meet Britain's favourite comedian in his first show at the top of blackpool tower. Laugh along as he talks about family holidays,School and many over events that are turned into hilarious stories
Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Archie Kelly, Paddy McGuinness
Votes: 2,002
149. Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Patton Oswalt takes the stage in San Francisco, where he talks about San Franciscans, the difficulties of being PC, fatherhood, his worst stand up experience, and the worlds most horrific Birthday Clown.
Stars: Patton Oswalt, Boots Riley
Votes: 2,091
150. Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016 TV Special)
87 min | Comedy
Hawaiian - shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius - driving cops and all - female taco trucks.
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Martin Moreno, Ron Rivera
Votes: 2,905
151. Dylan Moran: Monster (2004 Video)
85 min | Comedy
Irish comedian Dylan Moran live at Vicar Street, Dublin.
Director: Michael Matheson | Stars: Dylan Moran, Mark Heap
Votes: 1,657
152. Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, Comedy
In-demand comedian Katt Williams offers up The Pimp Chronicles courtesy of HBO. Williams shares his thoughts on such topics as drugs, politics and pop culture in this special event.
Directors: Anthony Anderson, Gary Binkow, James Yukich | Stars: Katt Williams, Anthony Anderson, André 3000, Da Brat
Votes: 2,069
153. Lewis Black: Black on Broadway (2004 TV Special)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy
Lewis Black goes on tirade after tirade about stupidity in America. He covers everything from corporate greed and Martha Stewart to WMDs and homeland security
Director: Paul Miller | Star: Lewis Black
Votes: 1,560
154. Eddie Izzard: Unrepeatable (1994 Video)
75 min | Comedy
Recorded at the Albery Theatre in March of 1994 for a limited sold-out engagement of seven weeks. "...When he pulls up in mid-flow there is the same sense you get with Robin Williams ... See full summary »
Director: John Gordillo | Star: Eddie Izzard
Votes: 1,527
155. Peter Kay: Live at the Bolton Albert Halls (2003 Video)
80 min | Documentary, Comedy
UK funny man Peter Kay wows an audience in this hilarious 2 hours of good British comedy
Director: Peter Kay | Stars: Peter Kay, Sally Lindsay, Amer Nazir, Jennifer James
Votes: 1,923
156. Talking Funny (2011 TV Special)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais and Louis C.K. let their guards down in an intimate, unscripted conversation about what it means to be a comedian.
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 1,723
157. Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013 TV Special)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy
Marc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own ... See full summary »
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Marc Maron, Sam Lipsyte, Tom Scharpling
Votes: 1,967
158. Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing (2008 TV Special)
Unrated | 60 min | Comedy
A few years ago my therapist suggested I keep a journal of the awkward moments occurring in my life. Around the same time audiences were demanding more material, so I started sending this ... See full summary »
Star: Mike Birbiglia
Votes: 1,922
159. David Cross: Making America Great Again (2016 TV Special)
74 min | Comedy
Actor/comedian David Cross skewers Donald Trump, takes shots at religious taboos and American swagger in a hilarious yet provocative night of comedy at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX.
Director: Alex Coletti | Star: David Cross
Votes: 1,740
160. Iliza Shlesinger: War Paint (2013 TV Special)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Her innocent good looks are just a cover for Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Shlesinger's acerbic, stream-of-conscious comedy that she unleashes on an unsuspecting audience in her hometown of Dallas in her stand-up special "War Paint."
Director: Jay Chapman | Star: Iliza Shlesinger
Votes: 2,161
161. Russell Peters: Red, White and Brown (2008 TV Special)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy
Recorded live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Russell Peters delivers material from his record-breaking "Homecoming Tour," with tales of his travels... See full summary »
Director: Jigar Talati | Stars: Melle Mel, Russell Peters
Votes: 1,568
162. Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now (2003 TV Special)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Documentary
Ellen DeGeneres performs her comedy-concert live on stage and taped for HBO.
Director: Joel Gallen | Star: Ellen DeGeneres
Votes: 1,591
163. 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: 3,077
164. Bill Bailey: Part Troll (2004 Video)
93 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A live stand up show featurng musical comedian Bill Bailey.
Director: Nick Morris | Stars: Bill Bailey, Kevin Eldon, John Moloney, Martin Trenaman
Votes: 1,448
165. Russell Peters: Almost Famous (2016 TV Special)
73 min | Comedy
Canadian comedy star, Russell Peters, visits Toronto's Massey Hall for a homecoming stand-up comedy performance. Russell returns to his trademark material of ethnic jokes and audience interaction.
Director: David Higby | Stars: Russell Peters, Jus Reign
Votes: 2,079
166. The Pee-Wee Herman Show (1981 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 58 min | Comedy
Comedy special starring Pee-Wee Herman and his friends in an adult version of the children's television show, Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) before it even existed.
Directors: Paul Reubens, Marty Callner | Stars: Paul Reubens, John Moody, John Paragon, Tito Larriva
Votes: 1,872
167. Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy (2013– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
In front of an adoring crowd in Honolulu, comedian Gabriel Iglesias relates tales from his childhood and career, and even uses some local slang.
Stars: Gabriel Iglesias, Martin Moreno, G. Reilly
Votes: 1,837
168. Dylan Moran: Like, Totally (2006 Video)
69 min | Comedy
Acerbic, eternally world-weary comic in stand up routine. Dylan Moran holds forth on matters important to him such as smoking (pro rather than anti), drink, drugs, music, women and children.
Director: Michael Matheson | Star: Dylan Moran
Votes: 1,495
169. Lewis Black: Red, White and Screwed (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Lewis Black, 'America's foremost commentator on everything,' delivers his comical insights into everything from the State of the Union to Dick Cheney's aim in this stand-up special.
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Lewis Black, Joe Grifasi
Votes: 1,410
170. Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad (2004 TV Special)
TV-14 | 56 min | Documentary, Comedy
Ron White does an hour long standup routine about his life, things that bother him, and other thoughts.
Director: Michael Drumm | Star: Ron White
Votes: 1,454
171. John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway (2018)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
Latin History for Morons: John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway captures John's quest to cram 3,000 years of history into 90 minutes of stage time and bring a whole new set of historical ... See full summary »
Director: Ben DeJesus | Stars: John Leguizamo, Rubén Blades, Andres Nicolas Chaves, Oskar Eustis
Votes: 1,430
172. Russell Peters: Notorious (2013 TV Special)
71 min | Comedy
Global comedy star Russell Peters leaves no ethnic or cultural stereotype unstrapped in this outrageous stand-up appearance in Sydney, Australia.
Director: David Higby | Star: Russell Peters
Votes: 1,734
173. Katherine Ryan: In Trouble (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 63 min | Comedy
Canadian comic Katherine Ryan explains the perks of dating younger men and talks about her unusual relationships, living in the hometown she hates, and how she once enraged an entire nation.
Director: Colin Dench | Star: Katherine Ryan
Votes: 2,347
174. Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (1986 TV Special)
65 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 1,591
175. Vir Das: Abroad Understanding (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
Comedian Vir Das critics nationalism, globalism and bad politics in two performances in New York and New Delhi.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Vir Das
Votes: 1,819
176. Nick Offerman: American Ham (2014 TV Special)
78 min | Documentary, Comedy
A live taping of Nick Offerman's one-man show at New York's historic Town Hall theater, featuring a collection of anecdotes, songs and woodworking/oral-sex techniques.
Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts | Stars: Nick Offerman, Marc Evan Jackson, Megan Mullally
Votes: 1,315
177. Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60 (2016 TV Special)
64 min | Comedy
Emmy-winning comedy legend Dana Carvey returns to the stage with a routine that blends pitch-perfect impressions of big personalities with so-true-it-hurts stories about being a dad of millennials, the joys of aging, and pharmaceuticals.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Stars: Dana Carvey, Dex Carvey, Thomas Carvey
Votes: 1,624
178. Jack Whitehall: At Large (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Fresh from hosting the Royal Variety Performance and starring in Bad Education and A League Of Their Own, this is your chance to catch Jack at his dynamic best.
Director: Brian Klein | Stars: Jack Whitehall, Jessica Louise Parkinson
Votes: 2,382
179. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers (1998 Video)
84 min | Documentary, Comedy
Mike Myers Is a genius at creating original comic characters, and it all started at Saturday Night Live. Party on with Wayne Campbell on Wayne's World, Dieter on Sprockets, Linda Richman on... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Mike Myers, Alec Baldwin, Morwenna Banks, Roseanne Barr
Votes: 1,293
180. 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: 1,483
181. Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want (2000 TV Special)
Unrated | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
November, 1999, Margaret Cho is home in San Francisco at the Warfield Theater. Cho structures her monologue loosely on her professional life's trajectory: doing stand-up, cast in an ABC-TV ... See full summary »
Director: Lionel Coleman | Star: Margaret Cho
Votes: 1,205 | Gross: $1.21M
182. Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy
Prepare for an evening of riotously shocking material as sharp-witted stand-up superstar Sarah Silverman steps up for her first HBO solo special.
Director: Liam Lynch | Stars: Sarah Silverman, Daniel Steven Gonzalez, Cuete Yeska, Mike G.
Votes: 1,626
183. Marc Maron: Too Real (2017 TV Special)
70 min | Comedy
Comedian Marc Maron riffs on topics including Donald Trump, a Rolling Stones concert, and the hat-buying experience.
Director: Lynn Shelton | Stars: Marc Maron, Amber Preston
Votes: 2,106
184. Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) (2015 TV Special)
TV-MA | 78 min | Comedy
Jen Kirkman's original comedy special delivers some sharp, hilarious truths about life at 40 as filmed at the North Door in Austin, Texas.
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Jen Kirkman, Kelly Patton, Wilder S. Patton, Carol Hickey
Votes: 1,640
185. Kevin Smith: Too Fat for 40! (2010 TV Special)
TV-PG | 199 min | Documentary, Comedy
A no holds barred concert with award winning filmmaker and raconteur Kevin Smith. In this special celebrating his milestone 40th birthday, Kevin answers questions from his fans, revealing stories and hilarious truths. In HD.
Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Star: Kevin Smith
Votes: 1,375
186. Kevin Smith: Burn in Hell (2012 TV Special)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy
Kevin Smith conducts a Q&A session about the aftermath of his latest film, Red State (2011).
Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Star: Kevin Smith
Votes: 1,363
187. Russell Brand: Messiah Complex (2013 Video)
TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy
Russell Brand takes on Icons, corporations, commercial exploitation, cult of personality, celebrity worship, sex, drugs and his own hypocrisy in a hilarious and scathing performance filmed live at London's Historic Hammersmith Apollo.
Star: Russell Brand
Votes: 1,254
188. Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy
In this unrestricted jaunt, comic Jim Norton offers a personal perspective on romance, desire, and sexual proclivities.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Stars: Jim Norton, Louis C.K., Robert De Niro, Ricky Gervais
Votes: 1,411
189. James Acaster: Repertoire (2018)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy
James Acaster presents four interwoven stand-up comedy specials.
Stars: James Acaster, Stuart Laws, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Joe Parham
Votes: 4,319
190. Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy
Jimmy Carr returns with a brand new live stand-up DVD. Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, Jimmy unleashes brand new material upon his audience that is just too rude for TV, ... See full summary »
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Jimmy Carr, James Mullinger, Benny Harris
Votes: 1,365
191. Trevor Noah: African American (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Comedy
Celebrated as the most popular comedian in South Africa, Trevor Noah takes the stage in "African American" to explore his often-bewildering journey of arriving in America and simply wanting... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 1,393
192. Bill Maher... But I'm Not Wrong (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 79 min | Comedy
The ninth HBO stand-up comedy special by Bill Maher.
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Maureen MacDonald, Bill Maher, Cait Mathis
Votes: 1,256
193. Joe Rogan: Live (2006 Video)
58 min | Documentary, Comedy
Regardless of Joe Rogan's success on television with the Ultimate Fighting Championship or hosting Fear Factor or co-starring in NewsRadio, his true love is stand-up comedy. With more than ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz
Votes: 1,308
194. Jeff Dunham: Minding the Monsters (2012 TV Special)
TV-MA | 80 min | Comedy
Jeff Dunham's "Minding the Monsters" brings together Walter, Peanut, Bubba J, Jose Jalapeno, and Achmed the Dead Terrorist as you've never seen them before! The result is an all-new original live comedy event that is so funny, it's scary!
Directors: Manny Rodriguez, Matthew McNeil | Star: Jeff Dunham
Votes: 1,538
195. Jimmy Carr Live (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Jimmy's unique brand of humor demonstrates the observations he makes on life's taboos using witty one-liners and offensive put downs.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 1,316
196. Bill Maher: The Decider (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedian, writer and politically incorrect HBO talk-show host Bill Maher takes time off from his regular hosting duties to perform a hilariously scathing stand-up set in his eighth HBO ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Star: Bill Maher
Votes: 1,179
197. Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy
Jimmy Carr delivers more of his cynical take on life's little absurdities in his trademark deadpan style in this live stand-up release.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 1,372
198. Kanan Gill: Keep It Real (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
In this hilarious one hour comedy special, Kanan Gill squints at a variety of subjects ranging from the difficulty in talking to your parents to The Constitution of India. It's easy to keep it funny. Kanan keeps it real.
Director: Sizil Srivastava | Star: Kanan Gill
Votes: 1,608
199. Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong (2009 TV Special)
Unrated | 64 min | Documentary, Comedy
The critically-acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and voice of Remy the Rat (the Oscar-winning Ratatouille) takes time out from his many film and television outings to return to the comedy stage for his fourth stand-up special.
Director: Jason Woliner | Star: Patton Oswalt
Votes: 1,152
200. Jimmy Carr: Comedian (2007 TV Special)
Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy
Recorded live in 2007, the Jimmy Carr: Comedian (Live) DVD sees funnyman Jimmy Carr sharing his cynical, but always hilarious, take on life's little absurdities.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 1,348
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