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- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsAnthony JeselnikAnthony Jeselnik brings his signature dark and twisted point of view to this extended and uncensored special. He holds nothing back, routinely saying things most wouldn't ever dare. Anthony is not for the easily offended or humorless.
- StarsAziz AnsariPatrick CotnoirStand-up comedian and TV star Aziz Ansari delivers his sharp witted take on immigrants, relationships and the food industry.
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsDonald GloverWith his unique brand of youthful storytelling Donald Glover brings down the house in his hysterical stand-up special, Weirdo.
- DirectorLouis C.K.Shannon HartmanStarsLouis C.K.Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
- DirectorJordan Vogt-RobertsStarsNick OffermanMarc Evan JacksonMegan MullallyA 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.
- StarsPatton OswaltBoots RileyPatton 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.
- DirectorBo BurnhamChristopher StorerStarsBo BurnhamBo Burnham tackles life, death, sexuality, hypocrisy, mental illness and Pringles cans in his dazzling new stand-up special.
- DirectorBo BurnhamChristopher StorerStarsBo BurnhamA musical stand-up comedy show by Bo Burnham, the famous internet musician.
- DirectorRhys ThomasStarsPetuniaJohn MulaneyAmanda WalshArmed 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.
- DirectorRyan PolitoJake SzymanskiStarsJohn MulaneyAmy SchumerComedian 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.
- DirectorOz RodriguezStarsMichael CheCipha SoundsJeremy GaddieJesus, Guns, Black Lives Matter. White girls dancing, Honest, uncompromising comedy where no topic is out of bounds
- DirectorJeremy KonnerRiki LindhomeStarsRiki LindhomeKate MicucciAnthony JeselnikMusical comedy duo, Garfunkel and Oats attempt to put on a comedy special.
- DirectorShannon HartmanStarsBo BurnhamThe 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.
- 20171h 6mTV-MA7.9 (12K)TV SpecialDirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleMorgan FreemanDave Chappelle gives his stand about racially charged run-ins, celebrity scandals and fatherly dilemmas in his stand-up set at Austin's Moody Theater.
- 20171h 7mTV-MA8.1 (14K)TV SpecialDirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleMorgan FreemanDave Chappelle gives his usual skewed insight into the topics of race, technology, OJ Simpson, and more in a stand up special filmed in Hollywood.
- DirectorJessica YuStarsMaria BamfordRiver ButcherAlex Blue DavisMaria Bamford performs a rapid-fire, playful stand-up set for crowds at park benches, bowling alleys and LA theaters in this roving comedy special.
- DirectorSeth BarrishStarsMike BirbigliaMike Birbiglia tells the touching story of his believing and disbelieving in love.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsBill BurrComedian Bill Burr takes the stage in Nashville and riffs on such topics as overpopulation, fast food, dictators and gorilla sign language.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsTracy MorganIn his first special since the near fatal car accident, Tracy Morgan jokes about life in a coma, his second marriage and the dark side of the family.
- DirectorBo BurnhamStarsJerrod CarmichaelThis one-hour show features Carmichael's sharp, subversive take on a range of topics such as Trump's victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend, and more.
- DirectorWill LovelaceDylan SouthernStarsAziz AnsariAziz Ansari focuses his unique viewpoint on pending adulthood, babies, marriage and love in the modern era.
- DirectorMichael BonfiglioStarsJerry SeinfeldJimmy BroganMark SchiffComedian Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage at the comedy club where he began his career to recount his early life.
- DirectorLouis J. HorvitzStarsDave ChappelleTiffany HaddishSteve HarveyDef Comedy Jam 25 celebrates the impact and legacy of the groundbreaking HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, which debut 25-years ago running from 1992 to 1997. Def Comedy Jam 25 celebrates the impact and legacy of the long-running comedy series with surprise guests, tributes, and performances of unbelievably funny and raw moments.
- DirectorBobcat GoldthwaitStarsPatton OswaltPatton 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.
- DirectorLynn SheltonStarsMarc MaronAmber PrestonComedian Marc Maron riffs on topics including Donald Trump, a Rolling Stones concert, and the hat-buying experience.
- 20171h 24m7.8 (1.6K)TV SpecialDirectorJudah FriedlanderStarsJudah FriedlanderPouyasakiDeadpan comic and self-proclaimed world champion Judah Friedlander performs over several nights in New York, explaining why America is No. 1.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsJudd ApatowJudd Apatow returns to stand-up comedy after 25 years, riffing on living with three women, amusing moments from his career and much more.
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleDave jokes about the sexual assaults dominating the 2017 entertainment news and how and why people allow themselves to be abused.
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleDonnell RawlingsDave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.
- DirectorLeslie SmallStarsKatt WilliamsLive performance of comedian Katt Williams riffing on the current state of politics, racial tensions and sex.
- DirectorBo BurnhamStarsChris RockSpike LeeChris Rock takes the stage in Brooklyn for a comedy special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.
- DirectorChristopher StorerStarsHasan MinhajIn 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.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsJerry SeinfeldMichael BarryteGrace BustosLive 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.
- DirectorSeth BarrishMike BirbigliaStarsMike BirbigliaMike Birbiglia tells stories about his life as a semi-famous comedian/filmmaker and reflects on the meaning of good or bad jokes.
- DirectorAlex TimbersStarsJohn MulaneyJon BrionCarole ShelleyJohn 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.
- DirectorDavid Paul MeyerStarsTrevor NoahTrevor Noah's Netflix one hour standup special. Amazing comedy covering race in America, immigration politics, international relations and more.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsAli WongComedian Ali Wong performs her live stand-up set at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre.
- DirectorJon OlbMadeleine ParryStarsHannah GadsbyAustralian comic Hannah Gadsby reshapes standard stand-up by pairing punchlines with personal revelations on gender, sexuality and childhood turmoil.
- DirectorSteven BrillNicholaus GoossenStarsAdam SandlerRob SchneiderDan BullaAdam Sandler takes his comical musical musings back out on the road, from comedy clubs to concert halls to one very unsuspecting subway station.
- DirectorSpike LeeStarsJerrod CarmichaelHannibal BuressHayley CrispTaped May 7 at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, the exclusive presentation features Carmichael's unique take on such topics as: poverty, wealth, crime, race, national tragedies, female empowerment and why talent is more important than morals.
- DirectorDavid Paul MeyerStarsTrevor NoahNoah's South African roots and upbringing merge into his recent American experience making for funny and human juxtapositions and observations.
- StarsMike BirbigliaA 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 journal to my mailing list and then telling those stories onstage.
- DirectorNeal BrennanStarsNeal BrennanNeal 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.
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Louis jokes about fatherhood, success, and flying first class at the Beacon Theatre in New York.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsJim GaffiganJim 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.
- DirectorAdam DubinStarsAnthony JeselnikPeggyStand up comedian and former Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writer Anthony Jeselnik brings his dark humor and wit to San Francisco.
- DirectorJoel GallenTig NotaroStarsLaura DernPortia de RossiEllen DeGeneresComedian Ellen DeGeneres performs a live stand-up comedy set in Seattle.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsPete Holmes[HBO] HD. Pete Holmes stars in his second special for HBO, taped in front of a sold-out live audience at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon.
- DirectorLiam LynchStarsSarah SilvermanTroyIn her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.
- DirectorMichael ShowalterStarsRay RomanoRyan ReissRichard SarvateRay Romano cut his stand-up teeth at the Comedy Cellar in New York. Now, in his first comedy special in 23 years, he returns to where it all began.
- DirectorDaniel SlossStarsDaniel SlossDaniel tries his hand at dad jokes, pokes fun at vegans, and gives his take on parenting. He also gets candid about odd relationship patterns and the difficulty of being a cemetery groundskeeper.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsDaniel SlossDaniel comes to the U.S. to give his take on everything from disability to death to Beyoncé, and even divulges a very unusual use for mouthwash.
- DirectorLance BangsStarsHannibal BuressAl JacksonDan SteinhausA night of stand-up with comedian Hannibal Buress.
- DirectorLeslie SmallStarsKevin HartStand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.
- DirectorDaniel LucchesiStarsJames AcasterPat CahillStuart LawsJames riffs on his love of loopholes, free produce, childhood dreams, cardboard boxes and more, before sharing audio from his very undercover podcast.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsNate BargatzeComic Nate Bargatze touches on air travel, cheap weddings, college football, chocolate milk and the perils of ordering coffee in this stand-up special.
- DirectorSpike JonzeStarsAziz AnsariAziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
- DirectorMike DivaAkiva SchafferStarsAndy SambergAkiva SchafferJorma TacconeThe Lonely Island spoofs notorious baseball stars Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsAnthony JeselnikForging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
- DirectorChristopher StorerStarsRamy YoussefA young Egyptian-American stand up comedian tackles universal predicaments such as sex with the latest pop culture references and from the specific vantage point of a Muslim millenial.
- DirectorDave McCaryStarsJulio TorresLin-Manuel MirandaRyan GoslingA live audience at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, Torres displays his favorite shapes on a custom-made industrial conveyor belt used as a runway for the various items.
- DirectorLance BangsStarsChelsea PerettiBrendon WalshJohn Howard SwainWriter/actress/comedienne Chelsea Peretti presents a re-imagining of the hour-long special.
- DirectorMichael BonfiglioStarsRobert KellyGary GulmanGary Gulman offers candid reflections on his struggles with depression through stand-up and short documentary interludes that provide insight into his mental health journey.
- DirectorTig NotaroStarsIndigo GirlsTig NotaroAmy RayComedian Tig Notaro performs a stand-up set at the historic Heights Theater in Houston.
- DirectorNeal BrennanStarsJonathan ChackoSeth MeyersSNL alumnus and subversive master of late-night TV Seth Meyers comes out from behind the desk to share some lighthearted stories from his own life.
- DirectorGillian RobespierreStarsJenny SlateJenny Slate's debut stand up-comedy special blends with home videos from her childhood and interviews of her with her family.
- DirectorDaniel SlossStarsDaniel SlossDaniel Sloss discusses a variety of topics, from his love of children, to being a man, in this tastefully dark comedy special.
- DirectorLance BangsStarsMichelle WolfComedian Michelle Wolf takes on outrage culture, massages, childbirth, feminism and much more (like otters) in a stand-up special from New York City.
- DirectorLinda MendozaStarsTiffany HaddishOn her 40th birthday, Tiffany Haddish drops a bombastic special studded with singing, dancing and raunchy reflections on her long road to womanhood.
- DirectorSebastian DiNataleStarsRonny ChiengRonny Chieng ("The Daily Show," "Crazy Rich Asians") takes center stage in this stand-up special and riffs on modern American life and more.
- DirectorJerrod CarmichaelStarsLil Rel HoweryAkua WillisL.A. Youth Step TeamLil Rel Howery draws on his personal experiences in his relatable, uproarious stand-up.
- DirectorJason OrleyStarsPete DavidsonElliot SchiffComedian Pete Davidson's intimate and candid stand-up special shot live in New York City.
- DirectorSeth BarrishStarsMike BirbigliaComedian Mike Birbiglia hits Broadway with a hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood.
- DirectorJoe DeMaioStarsJerry SeinfeldComedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with his take on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace.
- DirectorJakob MarkovitsStarsMark NormandMark Normand returns for a third comedy hour to cover it all: drinking, anxiety, gays, naughty words, trans, race and the ladies.
- DirectorMadeleine ParryStarsHannah GadsbyHannah Gadsby ("Nanette") returns for her second stand-up special and shares her latest takes on popularity, identity, language, feminism and more.
- DirectorNicholaus GoossenStarsNikki GlaserNikki Glaser bares all in a blistering stand-up special about sex, sobriety and getting over her own insecurities. And she won't spare you the details.
- DirectorClay TatumWhitmer ThomasStarsClay TatumWhitmer ThomasProvocative, unique and intensely personal, this stand-up show finds Whitmer Thomas performing on the stage at the famed Flora-Bama lounge.
- DirectorDaniel LucchesiStarsJames AcasterJames presents groundbreaking bread research, sings about his hometown soccer club and relays his thoughts on ice cream, twister and lip skin.
- DirectorDaniel LucchesiStarsJames AcasterAfter some light celebrity gossip, James discusses jury service, poor massages, Secret Santa, fortune cookies, log flumes and more.
- DirectorDaniel LucchesiStarsJames AcasterJames describes his fool-proof honey racket before touching on British museums, grocery store dividers, witness protection and pasta terminology.
- DirectorLinda MendozaStarsPhoebe RobinsonRachel BrosnahanTiffany HaddishComedy special features eulogies for the year 2020 with a line-up of all-women comedians discussing everything from casual sex to beige Band-Aids and everything in between that we've "lost" in 2020.
- DirectorAl CampbellAlice MathiasStarsSamuel L. JacksonHugh GrantLisa KudrowIn mockumentary format, characters discuss events of 2020 with a mixture of true information and satire. The overarching topic is the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the US and UK.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsTaylor TomlinsonShe'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.
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsNate BargatzeKelly NixonTennessee-born comedian, actor, and podcast host Nate Bargatze is back with his second hour-long Netflix original comedy special.
- DirectorBo BurnhamStarsBo BurnhamA musical comedy special shot and performed by Bo Burnham, alone, over the course of a very unusual year.
- DirectorBobcat GoldthwaitStarsEugene MirmanA free performance, in Tucson, Arizona.
- DirectorPhil BurgersStarsNatalie PalamidesMeet Nate - your stereotypical masculine man just trying to be better.
- DirectorStan LathanStarsDave ChappelleDaphne DormanAs he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight; and get a few things off his chest.
- DirectorJulie MillerStarsBarbara BovaBill BurkeNicki CochraneJo Firestone provides a comedy workshop for 16 senior citizens, leading up to their first live stand-up show.
- DirectorJason KatzStarsSam MorrilSam Morril compares wearing a condom to doing volunteer work, wonders if murderers critique each other's work and recalls befriending a vigilante in Cleveland.
- DirectorKristian MercadoStarsMichael CheMichael Che returns to the stage in Oakland and tackles American patriotism, Black leadership, jealous exes, loose bears, mental health and more.
- DirectorLinda MendozaStarsYvonne OrjiX MayoAparna NancherlaA comedy special that tackles some of 2021's highlights that people probably want to forget about.
- DirectorAziz AnsariStarsAziz AnsariPhil HanleyComedian Aziz Ansari's fourth comedy special.
- DirectorBo BurnhamStarsJerrod CarmichaelFeatures Jerrod Carmichael in a standup comedy show at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.
- DirectorJames WebbStarsSam MorrilSam Morril delivers his trademark dry and dark punchlines in a stand-up set ranging from problematic fairy tales to biting social commentary.
- DirectorDaniel LucchesiStarsJames AcasterJames Acaster performs at the Hackney Empire, discussing such topics such as brexit and mental health.
- DirectorPrashanth VenkataramanujamStarsHasan MinhajAmmad QuraishiFeatures comedian Hasan Minhaj as he shares his thoughts on fertility, fatherhood, and freedom of speech by discussing some of his recent life events.
- DirectorJena FriedmanShannon HartmanStarsJena Friedman
- DirectorKristian MercadoStarsTaylor TomlinsonTaylor is a girl struggling with mental health, grief and dating. Follow her journey as she shares an intimate look of her life in a hilarious way.