Twenty titles that should make you laugh
by lilduff90 | created - 25 Jul 2011 | updated - 01 Aug 2011 | Public**UPDATED: Now 20 instead of 10** Twenty series and/or movies that should make you laugh.
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1. Jackass 3D (2010)
R | 94 min | Documentary, Action, Comedy
Johnny Knoxville and company return for the third installment of their TV show spin-off, where dangerous stunts and explicit public displays rule.
Director: Jeff Tremaine | Stars: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn
Votes: 68,751 | Gross: $117.22M
In my opinion, this is the best of the Jackass-films, and the most hilarious one too, especially if you make it a double feature with 3.5!
2. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 78,779
Probably the funniest TV-show ever made, and I seriously doubt anyone is going to top it. Lost a bit of it's spark in series 4 when Cleese left, but still worthy a thousand chuckles.
3. Friends (1994–2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 1,087,775
The mother of all sit-coms, which needs no introduction.
4. 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: 364,071
A revolution in animation, comedy and censorship.
5. History of the World: Part I (1981)
R | 92 min | Comedy, History, Musical
Mel Brooks brings his one-of-a-kind comic touch to the history of mankind covering events from the Old Testament to the French Revolution in a series of episodic comedy vignettes.
Director: Mel Brooks | Stars: Mel Brooks, Gregory Hines, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn
Votes: 55,219 | Gross: $31.67M
Our lord has given to us, these fifteen... oy... ten! Ten commandments!
6. Scrubs (2001–2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley
Votes: 270,605
"Eeeeeaaaagleeee!"
7. Viva la Bam (2003–2006)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
A show that follows Bam Margera (of Jackass and CKY fame) in his attempts to anger his parents. Unlike CKY or Jackass, Viva La Bam focuses mainly on the torture of Bam's parents and less on harmful stunts.
Stars: Bam Margera, Chris Raab, Brandon DiCamillo, Rake Yohn
Votes: 9,616
A worthy follow-up to Jackass
8. 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: 435,735
Probably the best animated series of all time.
9. Cougar Town (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the escapades and relationships of a group of neighbors living in Gulfhaven, Florida.
Stars: Courteney Cox, Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd
Votes: 45,871
Without a doubt the funniest show currently on TV. Bill Lawrence is my hero!
10. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy
A popular high school student, admired by his peers, decides to take a day off from school and goes to extreme lengths to pull it off, to the chagrin of his Dean, who'll do anything to stop him.
Director: John Hughes | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones
Votes: 386,362 | Gross: $70.14M
I just love this! Is there really anyone out there who DOESNT like this film?
11. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
PG | 91 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.
Directors: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 570,161 | Gross: $1.23M
"Bring me... a SHRUBBERY!"
12. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Stars: Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 280,488
Another great sitcom, at least up until season 8. Got shaky then, and lost it's poof. Still worthy of a mention here though, as the first seven seasons are fantastic!
13. Top Gear (2002–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, The Stig
Votes: 126,677
A show that reminds us why we love the British.
14. Skai TV - imitert fjernsyn (1988–1989)
Comedy
Stars: Knut Lystad, Trond Kirkvaag, Lars Mjøen, Tom Mathisen
Votes: 60
Probably the funniest show to come out of Norway, after Mot i Brøstet!
15. Mot i brøstet (1993–1997)
25 min | Comedy
A business man gets a new "family" in his house.
Stars: Arve Opsahl, Nils Vogt, Sven Nordin, Siw Anita Andersen
Votes: 1,169
THE funniest show to come out of Norway!
16. Police Academy (1984)
R | 96 min | Comedy
The mayor declares that anyone can enroll in the police academy irrespective of their physical condition or education level, and many misfits descend on the academy, including a young troublemaker who's forced to apply or go to jail.
Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Kim Cattrall, Bubba Smith
Votes: 137,373 | Gross: $81.20M
A fantastically funny series of films that are, sadly, very underrated!
17. Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (1998–2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Three twenty-somethings share a Boston apartment and hang around (and work) at a pizza place.
Stars: Traylor Howard, Ryan Reynolds, Richard Ruccolo, Suzanne Cryer
Votes: 17,969
Important part of every Norwegian kid from the 90s daily routine!
18. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 246,478
The perfect show that has everything. If you haven't seen it; GO!
19. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Improvisational comedy competition show in which four members of the regular cast as comedians and often with guest appearances with other comedians and celebrities and members of the audience perform various comic games and sketches.
Stars: Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Laura Hall
Votes: 46,386
"Well-a gimme the knifeandthebaby! And I'll giveiddalittle cut'n'the-HOY!"
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