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51. Borat's American Lockdown (2021 TV Special)
Not Rated | 37 min | Short, Comedy
Live the real-life drama of Sacha Baron Cohen, as Borat Sagdivev, where he spends five days at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic with two conspiracy theorists.
Director: Jason Woliner | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Maria Bakalova, Bob Turton, Jerry Holleman
Votes: 1,068
52. The Idaho College Murders (2023 TV Special)
43 min | Crime
With insight from investigative journalists and criminal experts, explores the horrific crime that claimed the lives of four college students in Moscow, Idaho.
Stars: Caitlyn Becker, Alina Burroughs, Jean Casarez, Ethan Chapin
Votes: 220
53. Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All (2024 TV Special)
TV-MA | 66 min | Documentary, Comedy
Tomlinson ponders achieving perfect work-love balance despite anxiety and insomnia, asking if one can really "have it all."
Director: Kristian Mercado | Star: Taylor Tomlinson
Votes: 1,680
54. Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024 TV Special)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy
Ramy Youssef returns to the stage to offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving, and more.
Director: Christopher Storer | Stars: Steve Way, Ramy Youssef
Votes: 456
55. 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: 6,080
56. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2018 TV Special)
Music
Victoria's Secret angels strut down the runway in this years collection while popular musicians amp up the crowd. The 2018 show marked the last runway for supermodel Adriana Lima as well as the end of the Victoria's Secret fashion show.
Director: Dee Koppang O'Leary | Stars: Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, Lais Ribeiro
Votes: 135
57. Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy
A variety special full of issues of politics, race, gender and class. Sarah will also be joined by special guests.
Director: Natasha Lyonne | Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Marisa Tomei, Winona Ryder, Ben Stiller
Votes: 1,852
58. Free Your Mind: The Matrix Now (2023 TV Special)
81 min | Sci-Fi
Experience The Matrix like in this mind-expanding live show, directed by Danny Boyle and with a dream team of top creatives including Es Devlin, Kenrick 'H2O' Sandy, Michael 'Mikey J' Asante and Sabrina Mahfouz behind the controls.
Directors: Danny Boyle, Rhodri Huw
Votes: 26
59. The Sound of Music Live! (2013 TV Special)
TV-PG | 180 min | Biography, Drama, Family
A live telecast of the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
Directors: Rob Ashford, Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer, Laura Benanti, Christian Borle
Votes: 3,957
60. Tig Notaro: Hello Again (2024 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Notaro faces absurdities, from hallucinatory texts to a surreal Hollywood meeting. Her life provides fodder for standup routines, including a late night encounter with a mustachioed fireman that makes her rethink things.
Director: Stephanie Allynne | Star: Tig Notaro
Votes: 420
61. Lemonade (2016 TV Special)
65 min | Music, Musical
A view of a woman's journey through life.
Directors: Beyoncé, Kahlil Joseph, Dikayl Rimmasch, Todd Tourso, Jonas Åkerlund, Melina Matsoukas, Mark Romanek | Stars: Beyoncé, Brittani Alexander, Jasmine Badie, Fulani Bahati
Votes: 3,490
62. Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (2022 TV Special)
45 min | Family, Music
A musical celebrating the world, characters, and songs of Disney Animation's "Encanto."
Directors: Chris Howe, Jamal Sims, Lindsay Crystal | Stars: Stephanie Beatriz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Diane Guerrero, Jess Darrow
Votes: 1,195
63. Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021 TV Special)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Tennessee-born comedian, actor, and podcast host Nate Bargatze is back with his second hour-long Netflix original comedy special.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Nate Bargatze, Kelly Nixon
Votes: 2,074
64. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion (2020 TV Special)
TV-14 | 75 min | Documentary
30 years later, we're bringing the Banks family back together. Join Will Smith and his former co-stars for a funny and heartfelt night full of music and dancing in honor of the show that ran for six seasons and 148 episodes.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Stars: Will Smith, Daphne Reid, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 3,949
65. Comedy Central Presents (1998–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
A television series featuring various stand-up comics.
Stars: Mike Birbiglia, Todd Barry, Lewis Black, Stephen Lynch
Votes: 1,205
66. 2020 Golden Globe Awards (2020 TV Special)
TV-14 | 134 min | Comedy
Comedian Ricky Gervais brutally roasts Hollywood and exposes their hypocrisy.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Douglas
Votes: 1,069
67. Kevin Hart: Reality Check (2023 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Things are about to get real in this unforgettable night of comedy. Comedian Kevin Hart is as funny as ever as he processes his growing family, fame, mentions on Black Twitter, and more. ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie Small | Star: Kevin Hart
Votes: 1,110
68. Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event (2019 TV Special)
42 min | Documentary
Giving viewers a chance to celebrate and have an inside look at the upcoming feature film "Downton Abbey," The film "Downton Abbey," which features the returning cast and a story ... See full summary »
Votes: 51
69. Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain? (2024 TV Special)
TV-MA | 36 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at the creative process behind Society of the Snow (2023), featuring cast, crew, director J.A. Bayona and even real-life survivors.
Director: Manuel Romo | Stars: J.A. Bayona, Roberto Canessa, Carlitos Paez, Nando Parrado
Votes: 657
70. Top 10 Adult Anime (2018 TV Special)
Short
Fade talks about his lifelong exposure to the anime genre while sharing his favorite adult anime.
Director: John Gracie | Star: John Gracie
Votes: 20
71. AVN Awards 2014 (2014 TV Special)
R | 82 min | Adult, News
Erotic filmmaking superstars Chanel Preston and Samantha Saint host the 31st annual adult movie awards from The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, honoring the best work ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Miller | Stars: Asa Akira, Anikka Albrite, Zaina Ali, August Ames
Votes: 162
73. Death to 2021 (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
This comedic retrospective mixes archival footage and scripted sketches as it revisits all the dread and occasional delight that 2021 had to offer.
Directors: Jack Clough, Josh Ruben | Stars: Hugh Grant, Joe Keery, William Jackson Harper, Lucy Liu
Votes: 15,761
74. 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: 2,079
75. The 49th Annual People's Choice Awards (2024 TV Special)
Showcases the winners chosen by their fans.
Directors: Sam Wrench, Maureen Bharoocha | Stars: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Adam Sandler, Alexandra Shipp
Votes: 28
76. Art Happens Here with John Lithgow (TV Special)
Documentary | Post-production
A one-hour special featuring actor John Lithgow going back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. He explores four art disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble.
Director: Antonio Diaz | Star: John Lithgow
77. The Paloni Show! Halloween Special! (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 62 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror
Follows Leroy, Reggie, and Cheruce Paloni as they host a Halloween Special full of spooky shorts from a group of up-and-coming animators.
Directors: Douglas Einar Olsen, Donna Smith | Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Zach Hadel, Pamela Adlon, Dawn Cody
Votes: 997
78. Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022 TV Special)
55 min | Comedy
Features Jerrod Carmichael in a standup comedy show at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.
Director: Bo Burnham | Star: Jerrod Carmichael
Votes: 2,674
79. Ready for Takeoff: The Road to Safe Skies, Archer (2023 TV Special)
51 min | Documentary
With the success of The Rain in España, the second book from the University Series is about to fly. But before that, let's have an exclusive sneak peek of the preparations for this exciting... See full summary »
Stars: Heaven Peralejo, Marco Gallo, Bea Binene, Aubrey Caraan
Votes: 58
80. Battle of the Network Stars (1976 TV Special)
120 min | Family, Game-Show, Sport
Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including the tug-o-war and the obstacle course.
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Howard Cosell, Gabe Kaplan, Darleen Carr, Lynda Carter
Votes: 382
81. 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: 9,083
82. Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Jimmy Carr finds humour in the darkest of places in this stand-up comedy special. This special features Jimmy's trademark dry, sardonic wit and includes some jokes which Jimmy calls "career enders".
Directors: Brian Klein, Amanda Baker | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 6,054
83. Bottom: Exposed (2024 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary
Adrian Edmondson gives a first-hand account of making the hit show, Bottom, with the late, great Rik Mayall, alongside contributions from a host of the show's cast, crew and famous fans.
Director: Paul Young | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Paul Bradley, Alexei Sayle
Votes: 52
84. 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner (2024 TV Special)
Director: Adam Mishler | Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Chris Pine, Sophia Bush, Keri Russell
Votes: 10
85. Wrestling Revolver: Ready or Not! (2024 TV Special)
Action
Directors: Luke Hawkins, Sami Johnston | Stars: Paul Walter Hauser, Matt Cardona, Alex Colon, Christian Faith
86. 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: 7,430
87. An Afternoon with SCTV (TV Special)
Talk-Show | Post-production
The legendary cast of SCTV are reunited, recounting stories from the famed 70's and 80's sketch comedy show. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Catherine O'Hara, Rick Moranis, Eugene Levy, Martin Short
88. Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988 TV Special)
Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary, Music
Rock 'n' roll legend Roy Orbison and some friends, legends in their own right, get together and perform some of Orbison's songs.
Stars: Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello
Votes: 1,187
89. 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: 6,271
90. Best in Sex: 2017 AVN Awards (2017 TV Special)
18+ | 87 min | Adult, News
Considered the industry's highest honor, the AVN Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in the world of adult entertainment in categories that recognize performers, directors, retailers... See full summary »
Director: Gary Miller | Stars: Amirah Adara, Asa Akira, Anikka Albrite, Britney Amber
Votes: 241
91. The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Documentary
Fran Drescher hosts a dinner at her house to welcome back the "Nanny" cast to watch clips, outtakes, and home movies from the show and reminisce about the series' run.
Director: Peter Marc Jacobson | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 215
92. Midsomer Murders - 25 Years of Mayhem (2022 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary
ITV marks 25 years of 'Midsomer Murders' with a landmark documentary celebrating over two decades of one of Britain's best loved and most enduring crime dramas. 'Midsomer Murders - 25 Years... See full summary »
Director: Stephen McGinn | Stars: John Nettles, Neil Dudgeon, Daniel Casey, Jason Hughes
Votes: 81
93. Jack Whitehall: Settle Down (2024 TV Special)
TV-MA | 62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jack Whitehall takes the stage at London's O2 Arena to riff on dogs, drinking, dining alone, and finally deciding to settle down and become a father.
Director: Chris Howe | Star: Jack Whitehall
Votes: 722
94. M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television (2024 TV Special)
89 min | Talk-Show
Join the men and women who made M*A*S*H as they celebrate one of the most beloved, enduringly popular, often quoted and influential comedies ever created.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Alan Alda, Allan Arbus, G.W. Bailey, Sorrell Booke
Votes: 238
95. The Earth Day Special (1990 TV Special)
Comedy, Drama, Family
An Earth Day special about pollution's effects on the Earth. Numerous celebrities have guest appearances whether as themselves, or as characters for whom they're best known.
Directors: Dwight Hemion, James Burrows, Gerry Cohen, Ted Haimes, Jim Henson, Terry Hughes, Terry Lennon, Jay Sandrich, Dick Schneider, Dave Wilson | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Candice Bergen, James Brolin, Downtown Julie Brown
Votes: 489
96. Katt Williams: World War III (2022 TV Special)
59 min | Comedy
Katt Williams riffs on truth, lies, chicken wing shortages and the war on drugs in this electrifying stand-up special filmed in Las Vegas.
Director: Katt Williams | Star: Katt Williams
Votes: 819
97. Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 64 min | Comedy
Follows Ricky Gervais as he gives his take on the rules of comedy, spoiling his cat and debunks the supernatural, concluding that actual nature is super enough.
Director: John L. Spencer | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 23,522
98. Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic (2023 TV Special)
87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Friends, family, and colleagues of Dick Van Dyke gather to pay tribute to his career and celebrate his life, and his wonderful gifts he's shared over the decades.
Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Jason Alexander, Morey Amsterdam, Julie Andrews, Judd Apatow
Votes: 156
99. The Sex Awards (2014 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Adult, News
Who will be crowned the first Porn Star of the Year? In the first fan-voted award show to be shown on television this behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the major porn stars provides ... See full summary »
Director: Doug Fresh | Stars: Jessica Drake, Veruca James, Penny Pax, Asa Akira
Votes: 170
100. Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2015 TV Special)
TV-PG | 45 min | Reality-TV
Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio are among the lingerie models at the annual event in New York City.
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, Yemisi Brookes, Dee Koppang O'Leary, Adriana Lima | Stars: Behati Prinsloo, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel
Votes: 336