Greatest Comedy Shows in Ascending Order
by Brian_McInnis | created - 06 May 2013 | updated - 1 month ago | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Delocated (2009–2013)
TV-14 | Comedy
A man who's in the witness protection program creates a TV reality show about his situation. He has to wear a black ski mask all the time, but other than that he and his family try to live a "normal" life in front of the camera.
Stars: Jon Glaser, Eugene Mirman, Jacob Kogan, Steve Cirbus
Votes: 2,581
2. Oh! Sûpâ Miruku-chan (1998– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A lazy and foul-mouthed little girl is recruited to fight crime. Don't expect much from her.
Stars: Haruka Nakamura, Ryôka Yuzuki, Brad Pyut, Chô
Votes: 222
3. Perfect Hair Forever (2004–2014)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An anime spoof about a balding boy and his quest to find perfect hair.
Stars: Dave Willis, George Lowe, Matt Maiellaro, Kim Manning
Votes: 607
4. Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004–2006)
TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Animation
Hapless Tom Peters takes meetings with a bizarre and moronic mayor to share his ideas for bettering the town, always with disastrous results.
Stars: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Stephanie Courtney, Michael Q. Schmidt
Votes: 3,747
5. Sealab 2021 (2000–2005)
TV-14 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The drama of an oft-doomed aquatic colony and its personnel, who hate each other.
Stars: Harry Goz, Erik Estrada, Ellis Henican, Brett Butler
Votes: 8,343
6. Hot Sluts (2009)
21 min | Comedy
Endless cleavage, bitchy girl fights, and an 800-pound disco ball, all in one slutty nightclub.
Stars: Alison Brie, Angela Sarafyan, Beth Dover, Shvona Lavette Chung
Votes: 247
7. Saul of the Mole Men (2007)
TV-14 | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
As explained in the opening theme, there was a mission underground, so STRATA was sent down, only for the crew to die on their way to the center of the earth, leaving Saul Malone, Robot, and Johnny Tambourine all with the mole men.
Stars: Josh Gardner, Dana Snyder, Peter Girardi, Hugh Davidson
Votes: 807
8. The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cleveland Brown moves back to his hometown in Virginia, where he finds his high school sweetheart and her two troublemaking kids.
Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jason Sudeikis
Votes: 43,021
9. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007)
TV-MA | 15 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Third-rate superhero Harvey Birdman gets a new lease on life when he becomes a lawyer.
Stars: Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, Thomas Michael Allen, John Michael Higgins
Votes: 12,134
Not so much the first season.
10. The Shivering Truth (2018–2020)
TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
A miniature propellant cluster bomb of painfully mutinous nightmares, all dripping with the orange sludge of dream logic.
Stars: Vernon Chatman, Janeane Garofalo, Zadie, Rachel Butera
Votes: 2,745
11. Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1993–2012)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Space Ghost, a superhero from a 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, hosts his own talk show.
Stars: George Lowe, C. Martin Croker, Andy Merrill, Dave Willis
Votes: 7,740
12. 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
13. 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: 11,554
14. The Peter Serafinowicz Show (2007–2008)
TV-14 | Comedy
A series of sketches by British comedian Peter Serafinowicz
Stars: Peter Serafinowicz, Belinda Stewart-Wilson, Paul Putner, Bronagh Gallagher
Votes: 1,296
15. Horrible People (2008– )
6 min | Comedy
Stars: Joe Lo Truglio, Mather Zickel, A.D. Miles, Joy Franz
Votes: 159
16. Two More Eggs (2015–2017)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Short, Comedy
Dooble and other weird characters star in a series of shorts parodying a young boy's world.
Star: Matt Chapman
Votes: 151
17. Xavier: Renegade Angel (2007–2009)
TV-MA | 12 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Xavier is a faun-like wanderer/seeker who is traveling across the land to find out the truth about his mysterious origin. Facing rednecks, inflicting righteousness and preaching about the 'strong, silent types' and morality, this hero has his work cut out for him.
Stars: Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy, Jim Tozzi
Votes: 4,990
18. The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1992–1996)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
This delightfully quirky show looks at the lives and adventures of two red-headed brothers with the same name.
Stars: Michael C. Maronna, Danny Tamberelli, Judy Grafe, Alison Fanelli
Votes: 9,999
19. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 435,694
Skip the first several seasons.
20. Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–2017)
TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
See Dr. Steve learn about restaurants, spend time with his family, conquer his fears, and more. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Skylar, Wayne Skylar, and David Liebe Hart.
Stars: John C. Reilly, Carol Kraft, Doug Foster, Scott Stewart
Votes: 6,883
21. Action League Now!! (2003–2004)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
This KaBlam spinoff combines the original shorts into a half-hour program, while being connected to each other thematically.
Stars: Veronica Alicino, Robyn Carlsson, Jim Krenn, Collin M. McGee
Votes: 778
22. Look Around You (2002–2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A parody of educational programs. Just don't believe anything in the show is true.
Stars: Peter Serafinowicz, Nigel Lambert, Robert Popper, James Serafinowicz
Votes: 2,951
23. Homestar Runner (1996– )
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy, Sport
Chronicles the bizarre lives and extended world of the residents of Free Country, USA, primarily a dim-witted athlete and a narcissistic wrestleman.
Stars: Matt Chapman, Missy Palmer, Mike Chapman, Craig Zobel
Votes: 377
24. Cunk on Earth (2022)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Follows Philomena Cunk as she comically tells the story of our greatest inventions and asks experts hard-hitting questions about humanity's progress.
Stars: Diane Morgan, Jim Al-Khalili, Shirley J. Thompson, Douglas Hedley
Votes: 23,872
25. Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.
Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
Votes: 20,136
26. 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: 11,980
27. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
In the not-too-distant future Joel Robinson is held captive by Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank, forced to watch B-Grade movies on the Satellite of Love with the help of his robot friends: Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot.
Stars: Joel Hodgson, Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy
Votes: 25,850
Skip the first five seasons.
28. Family Guy (1999– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.
Stars: Alex Borstein, Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Votes: 364,022
Skip the first two or three seasons.
29. On Cinema (2012– )
TV-MA | Comedy, Talk-Show
Tim Heidecker reviews the latest movies in theaters with a special guest.
Stars: Gregg Turkington, Tim Heidecker, Mark Proksch, Joe Estevez
Votes: 1,683
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