Top 40 Comedy Specials
A list of hilarious comedy specials that always make me laugh! Highly recommend.
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- DirectorThomas SchlammeStarsRowan AtkinsonAngus DeaytonRowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school headmaster meeting with the father of a boy he's beaten to death, and tips for having a successful date.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsAmy SchumerNothing is off limits for Amy Schumer in her first original one-hour stand-up special. Schumer airs every hilarious, messed-up detail of her dating and sex life, from encounters with unexpected body parts to hate-filled personal grooming appointments.
- DirectorThomas SchlammeStarsWhoopi GoldbergWhoopi Goldberg in her original one-woman show
- 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.
- DirectorEd ByeStarsDawn FrenchJennifer SaundersThis is the final show played by female comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. It was performed on stage in front of a live audience. It contains re-enactments of some of their more popular skits, as well as some original material which was written solely for the farewell tour. Two of the more memorable farewell tour skits include 'The basket of memories' which reputedly holds the props used during the series, and Jennifer's self proclaimed elevation to the status of 'Comedy Goddess'.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsNikki GlaserNot Safe with Nikki Glaser host Nikki Glaser brings her sharp wit to her first hour-long special, "Perfect." Glaser contemplates what it means to become an adult woman, and talks frankly about her relationships with porn and sexual shame.
- DirectorLiam LynchStarsSarah SilvermanDaniel Steven GonzalezCuete YeskaPrepare for an evening of riotously shocking material as sharp-witted stand-up superstar Sarah Silverman steps up for her first HBO solo special.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsWanda SykesEmmy(R)-winning actress/comic Wanda Sykes returns to HBO for her second full-length stand-up special. Taped at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., this riotous performance features Wanda's hilarious takes on a variety of topics.
- DirectorJeremy KonnerRiki LindhomeStarsRiki LindhomeKate MicucciAnthony JeselnikMusical comedy duo, Garfunkel and Oats attempt to put on a comedy special.
- DirectorChris RobinsonStarsTiffany HaddishComedic breakout Tiffany Haddish delivers a riotous stand-up ripe with the unpretentious and filthy tales of her meteoric rise to stardom.
- DirectorFenton BaileyRandy BarbatoStarsCarrie FisherEddie FisherHarry KarlHollywood 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 actress recounts her peaks and valleys with candor and humor.
- 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.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsChristina PazsitzkyComedian Christina P examines the joys and drags of parenting, partnering and more through a no-nonsense Gen-X lens in this special.
- DirectorBo BurnhamStarsBo BurnhamA musical comedy special shot and performed by Bo Burnham, alone, over the course of a very unusual year.
- DirectorNahnatchka KhanStarsAli WongAli Wong discusses her deepest fantasies, the challenges of monogamy, and her feelings about single people.
- DirectorDoron Max HagayStarsJoel Kim BoosterJoel Kim Booster's first Netflix comedy special, talking about the cultural nuances of being Asian as he gets older and much more.
- DirectorDavid Paul MeyerStarsTrevor NoahNoah's South African roots and upbringing merge into his recent American experience making for funny and human juxtapositions and observations.
- 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.
- DirectorLloyd StantonPaul ToogoodStarsTheo VonVon shares stories of his most memorable childhood friends, offers tips on how to effectively avoid work, and recounts the time he tried to play matchmaker in his hometown.
- DirectorSeth BarrishStarsMike BirbigliaComedian Mike Birbiglia hits Broadway with a hilarious yet profound one-man show that recounts his emotional and physical journey to parenthood.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsWhitney CummingsPlot under wraps.
- DirectorJay ChapmanStarsKeith LucasKenneth LucasDeadpan twin comics Keith and Kenny Lucas take the stage in Brooklyn with a set that touches on drugs, race, Deion Sanders, teachers and O.J. Simpson.
- DirectorMark GagnonAlexx MediaStarsAndrew SchulzAndrew Schulz delivers his latest comedy special INFAMOUS, a daring, raw performance filmed during his 10 month sold-out' "Infamous Tour" at The Paramount in Austin. TX.
- StarsSarah MillicanPhil CreswickSarah Millican returns with a brand new live show. Performing to her home crowd at the Newcastle Tyne Theatre, the British Comedy Award's Queen of Comedy is giving up the party scene (Ann Summers), easing off on the drinking (fizzy pop equals wealthy dentists) and is settling down (taking her bra off).
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsNatasha LeggeroHoward Kremer"Live at Bimbo's" is the first one-hour stand up special from Natasha Leggero, star of Comedy Central's Another Period and The Roast of Justin Bieber. Filmed at the historic Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco, Natasha elegantly examines the many reasons why having kids is problematic, the absurdities of Burning Man, Mormons, Hipsters and more. From conservative Republicans to her very own diamond pussy, Natasha's special proves that no one and nothing is off limits. Even J-Lo.
- DirectorSteve PaleyStarsIliza ShlesingerIliza Shlesinger talks about different topics. She starts from every girl's ugly bra to how all adult men need to own a box spring.
- DirectorBill BenzStarsNick KrollStand-up comedy from the creator of Big Mouth.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsFortune FeimsterFortune reflects on her own good fortune, including some big life events she's experienced the last couple years like falling in love with her wife and the extravagant proposal she planned that didn't go as expected, and much more.
- 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.
- DirectorAlex TimbersStarsJohn MulaneyA chaotic intervention. An action packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.
- DirectorLance BangsStarsBridget EverettCarmine CovelliAlan CummingBridget Everett takes Comedy Central by the balls in the world premiere of her one-hour special, Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder. Her raucous, raunchy and hilarious show is as heartfelt as it is unpredictable. Bridget belts out beautiful songs that will make you laugh, cry and sometimes even cringe. See why so many celebrities have become Bridget's biggest fans in this fast paced, high octane rollercoaster comedy ride!
- DirectorJames WebbStarsMark NormandFrom awkward lap dances to the intimacy of letting one rip in front of a spouse, comedian Mark Normand unloads in this rapid-fire stand-up special.
- DirectorMarty SchousboeStarsJoe PeraVictor CompetielloFollow Joe Pera as he performs in his most recent special, the result of almost ten years of stand-up comedy and an entire year and a half on the road.
- DirectorOren BrimerStarsPete HolmesJust over one hour of the awesome stand-up humor from Pete Holmes. He discusses sex toys, the lock-down days, the weird ways we interact with each other.
- DirectorAbbi JacobsonStarsMae MartinThe non-binary comedian Mae Martin speaks of a world that has gone off the rails. Among other things, Mae Martin mentions a mythical encounter with a moose and the gender spectrum in the story "Beauty and the Beast".
- StarsDusty SlayFollows Dusty Slay as he talks about things that he is going through and what's going on in his life.
- DirectorDemetri MartinStarsRachael BeameAdam LowittRon LynchFrom his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, Demetri Martin returns with a new stand-up special.
- DirectorNeal BrennanStarsNeal BrennanAfter exploring his mental health struggles in previous specials, comedian Neal Brennan looks at the "upside" of bad mental health.
- DirectorJimmy CarrBrian KleinStarsJimmy CarrAn iconic comedian tackles controversial issues such as gun control, religion, cancellation culture and consent through provocative humor.