Worst Specials of All-Time
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- DirectorCasey GeraghtyMichael NellStarsBrendan SchaubThe Gringo Papi: A stand-up comedy special written and performed by Brendan Schaub produced by Thiccc Boy Studios.To paraphrase The Big Short, if "You'd Be Surprised" was dog crap then The Gringo Papi is dog crap wrapped in cat crap.
- DirectorJay LafayetteStarsBrendan SchaubA modern-day renaissance man, Schaub is a former footballer, retired MMA fighter and current podcast host. Now, he adds another achievement to his resume. He takes to the stage to tell his tales in his first-ever stand-up comedy special.
- DirectorSteve BinderDavid AcombaStarsMickey MortonPatty MaloneyPaul GaleChewbacca and Han Solo try to get to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk to celebrate Life Day, but are impeded by an Imperial blockade. Chewie's family passes the time with various forms of entertainment.
- DirectorAnthony GiordanoStarsJoe RoganUnleashing his inquisitive, intense comedic style, Rogan explores everything from raising kids and Santa Claus to pot gummies and talking to dolphins.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsJoe RoganPerched high above it all in Denver, Joe Rogan¹s brand-new one-hour stand-up special, "Rocky Mountain High," has a clear perspective. Tune in to find out the real meaning of infinity, why Joe will lie to you on stage and why Kim Kardashian is the most popular woman in the world. Filmed at the renowned Denver Comedy Works in downtown Denver, "Rocky Mountain High" proves if you¹re not paranoid, you¹re not paying attention.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsNick LacheyJessica SimpsonTimothy AndersonAmerica's favorite young married couple, Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson, multi-platinum artists known from their hit MTV series, "Newlyweds," star in their first-ever television special, featuring a fun-filled variety hour of music and comedy. In a throwback to the days of Sonny & Cher and Laugh-In, the beloved Nick & Jessica breathe new life into the variety format, showcasing their singing and comedic talents in a series of sketches and musical performances with such guests as Jewel, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Kenny Rogers, baseball Hall of Fame star Johnny Bench, Mr. T, and The Muppets stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. The musical performances include a duet with Jessica and Jewel, who sings her classic song, "Who Will Save Your Soul," and a duet with Nick and Babyface singing the Stevie Wonder classic, "For Once in My Life." Jessica also performed "Islands in the Stream" with the legendary Kenny Rogers. Comedy sketches include a hilarious skit with Mr. T, and Jessica and Nick dropping in on Kermit and Miss Piggy, who are taping their own variety show on the same stage. Also, Nick's hometown hero, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, drops in to teach Jessica how to hit like a pro. Jessica also performed her new hit single, "Take My Breath Away," which she introduced as the first song the couple kissed to. The show premiered on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004 and was ranked by Neilsen as the 17th highest rated show of the week.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsChris HardwickChris Hardwick is as charming as ever in this hour-long special. The @midnight host recalls how he found out where babies come from, shares his first old-man moment, talks about how terrible music was in the 90s and explains how inappropriate humor helped him cope with this father's death, all with his signature infectious enthusiasm.
- StarsFlorence HendersonRobert ReedAnn B. DavisThe Brady family sings, dances, and performs comedy skits.
- DirectorJeff HinmanJeff JohnsonA look at the life on the road of successful stand-up comedian, Bert Kreischer. Back stage, on stage and everywhere in between, this documentary is real, authentic, honest and very funny.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsBert KreischerStand-up comedy special featuring inimitable storyteller Bert Kreisher, who expounds on a series of incredible and hilarious tales - from an unforgettable run-in with a grizzly bear to his legendary travels in Russia.
- DirectorJon M. ChuStarsJustin BieberBoyz II MenMiley CyrusThis documentary follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsWhitney CummingsIn her fourth stand-up special, Whitney Cummings returns to her hometown of Washington, D.C., and riffs on modern feminism, relationships, technology and, of course, sex robots. She also brings a very special guest to say hi.
- DirectorScott L. MontoyaStarsBrad WilliamsComedian Brad Williams' standup topics include his experiences as a little person and how to please your woman in bed.
- DirectorScott MoranStarsJohn CaparuloLenny ClarkeRobert GoonRob Gronkowski performs stand up comedy with Juston McKinney, Finesse Mitchell, Jay Larson, John Caparulo and Lenny Clarke.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsChris HardwickThe Nerdist himself, Chris Hardwick, celebrates all things nerdy in his first Comedy Central special. Mandroid features candid comedy tales that cover virginity, shark vaginas, awkward childhood, awkward adulthood and a myriad of other topics.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsBob SagetNetwork-safe funnyman Bob Saget ("Full House") transforms himself into a spectacularly foul-mouthed explainer and raconteur in this life stage show from Seattle.
- DirectorSteve PaleyStarsDarren CapozziMona ParksIliza ShlesingerIliza Shelsinger in her fifth Netflix stand-up special, discussing marriage and its traditions.
- 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.
- DirectorYakov SmirnoffStarsYakov SmirnoffExcerpts from his stage show, in which the audience members tell jokes and the best of them get to interview him
- DirectorMatt D'EliaStarsChris D'EliaElliot SchiffChris D'Elia takes the stage in Minneapolis to offer his thoughts on everything from self-censorship to problematic dolphins to lame mutant powers.
- DirectorRyan CunninghamStarsIlana GlazerIlana Glazer: The Planet is Burning features Ilana's thoughts on homophobes and Nazis, how crappy women's razors are, and what a joke the patriarchy is.
- DirectorBrian Volk-WeissStarsDennis MillerFive-time Emmy award winner Dennis Miller takes on the current climate like no other can in Fake News, Real Jokes! From selfies and airline travel to Trump and journalists, he delivers his signature critical assessments in his low key style that has been deemed by The Hollywood Reporter as "the most cerebral, astute and clever standup ever".
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsDavid SpadeFollows David Spade sharing his disdain for crabs and his unique approach to turning down drugs. Spade is going to prove that no topic is off limits.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsDennis MillerDennis Miller performs his verbose stand-up comedy before a politically friendly California crowd. The title is fitting due to the complete flip from his acidic urbane rants from previous decades that hit on all topics and on all cylinders. This set is primarily a Fox News audition tape
- DirectorLarry OsborneStarsEric AnzaloneAlfredo MillerFlorence ReymondTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are given their own variety TV show by April. For the pilot, they sing and dance with their kid fans in the park, joke with each other and try to cook.
- DirectorLorenzo JordanThomas WhiteStarsGregorey GarrisonRoger KachelDavid ShatrawWith the help of the fans and April O'Neil, the Ninja Turtles have to stop Shredder and Baxter Stockman from destroying all of the music in the world.
- DirectorJay ChapmanStarsEd McKeeverJoe PiscopoJoe Piscopo brings his variety of talents to Atlantic City for an intimate night of entertainment. Join him for an unforgettable night at Club Piscopo.
- StarsAnita BryantTex BenekePat BooneAnita Bryant hosts a tribute to the United States in comedy and song.
- DirectorRichard Jay-AlexanderStarsClay AikenAnti-GravityAlec BaldwinRosie O'Donnell hosts an hour-long live variety special in the tradition of such series as "The Carol Burnett Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show," featuring celebrity guests, musical acts, comedy skits and giveaways for members of her in-studio audience as well as selected home viewers.
- DirectorDavid SteinbergStarsCarlos MenciaMeet Carlos Mencia. He has quite a few opinions... on just about everything. In this extended and uncensored comedy performance, Carlos' take on race relations, immigration, religion, and the...
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsBill MaherFilmed at Miami's Fillmore Theater, Bill Maher's twelfth HBO stand-up special sees the acclaimed comedian, host, and satirist take the stage for a hilarious and scathing hour of his signature commentary on the latest hot-button issues.
- DirectorJon M. ChuStarsJustin BieberScooter BraunRyan GoodA backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
- DirectorAmy SchumerStarsAmy SchumerKim CarameleThree minutes into her set, Amy Schumer claims that all good comedians have a "leather special," where they wear all leather and regret it later in their careers--this is hers. Amy muses on love, life, dating, and womanhood in her first Netflix comedy special.
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsJeff DunhamThe ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, taped his second Netflix special in his hometown of Dallas, TX in the American Airlines Center. He returns with his normal cast of characters including Walter, Bubba J, Peanut, José Jalapeño on a Stick, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and one of his newest additions Larry, a high strung, chain-smoking, on-again, off-again personal adviser to the President.
- DirectorMichael SimonMatthew McNeilStarsJeff DunhamVentriloquist and comic Jeff Dunham takes to the stage to provide fresh comedic material with his classic puppets Walter, Peanut, Jose Jalapeño and Achmed, as well as with two never-before-seen characters with their own unique quirks.
- DirectorFrank MarinoStarsJeff DunhamSusan EganTom KennyFrom the inventive mind of Jeff Dunham comes the first animated movie starring the world's most beloved, failed bad guy. Get ready to see Achmed the Dead Terrorist like you've never seen him before!
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsLarry the Cable GuyLarry the Cable Guy from the Blue Collar Comedy tour stars in his first solo stand-up special
- DirectorC.B. HardingStarsJim BreuerCharlie CallasRich Delia
- StarsWhitney CummingsIn her second one-hour Comedy Central special, taped at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA, Cummings shares brutally honest insights about love and relationships, covering everything from what real orgasms look like, to her frustration at men calling women "crazy." In front of a packed audience, she dissects her recent breakup, her TV show, and the troubling voices in her head. This extended and uncensored version is sure to keep you laughing for days.
- DirectorBrian Volk-WeissStarsBryan CallenBryan Callen records his third special in Chicago's historic Thalia Hall and reconsiders our debate on all things equality. He rails against our tendencies to turn each other into nouns like black, white, immigrant, Muslim, gay, straight, man, woman, and instead suggests that the best way to navigate our current culture war is to think of our fellow humans not as a fixed label, but as verbs.
- DirectorJohn BrenkusStarsBryan CallenBryan Callen discusses his dreams as a boy, his unique upbringing and what he wishes to pass on to his children.
- DirectorManny RodriguezStarsBryan CallenJeremy PivenIn his first one-hour comedy special Bryan Callen gives his unique take on how to be a real man in modern society.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsDane CookVicious Circle captures the hottest comic in America in his first HBO comedy event, a unique "in the round" performance before his hometown Boston fans.
- StarsDane CookDane Cook's done it all on his way to the top of the comedy world: he's sold out concerts across the country, he's rocked The World's Most Famous Arena, and he's become a movie star in the process. Now watch him as he takes on his biggest challenge yet: 400 people at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood.
- DirectorAndy FickmanStarsKevin JamesKevin James is back with a new stand-up special dishing on parenting, allergies, his fans, and more.
- DirectorDan CutforthJane LipsitzStarsKaty PerryAdam MarcelloCasey HooperA look at the life, career and music of singer Katy Perry as we follow her on the California Dreams World Tour.
- DirectorJason WolinerStarsAziz AnsariAziz Ansari channels his crude side in this 2012 comedy special, taking on topics like watching porn and the struggles of dating in New York City.
- DirectorScott L. MontoyaStarsBrad WilliamsComedy special featuring Brad Williams's hilarious take on his father.
- DirectorNate AdamsStarsAdam CarollaAdam Carolla takes us on a hilarious and even inspiring journey through his life, based on his New York Times best-selling autobiography.
- DirectorMichael BliedenStarsJoe RoganJoey DiazRegardless of Joe Rogan's success on television with the Ultimate Fighting Championship or hosting Fear Factor or co-starring in NewsRadio, his true love is stand-up comedy. With more than 15 years as a touring comedian, Rogan has honed an opinionated comedic style that challenges the status quo. From his unorthodox ideas for peace in the Middle East to debunking the myth of Noah's Ark and appreciating the vastness of space - all of the energy of a live Joe Rogan performance is captured on Joe Rogan: Live!
- StarsTom GreenJames HandleAndrew Dice ClayInterviews of a single, provocative guest and using the latest technology taking live video internet calls from viewers.
- DirectorJason PerlmanStarsDaniel Van KirkHartley SawyerAlison HaislipStep into the future of Christmas.
- DirectorGerry CohenStarsDrew CareyRyan StilesDiedrich Bader
- DirectorDaniel E. CatulloGreg KaplanStarsNickelbackChad KroegerMike KroegerLive at Sturgis 2006 is a live concert DVD filmed by Canadian rock band, Nickelback. It is the band's first live DVD since 2002's release of Live at Home. The DVD was released exclusively at Walmart stores on December 2, 2008.
- DirectorMartin OlsonStarsJoe Q. BretzKevin MeaneySmash Mouth
- 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.
- DirectorBruce HendricksStarsMiley CyrusThe Jonas BrothersKenny OrtegaA 3-D concert film of the 2007 Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus tour.
- DirectorBruce HendricksStarsNick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasA 3-D concert film of the 2008 Jonas Brothers "Burning Up" concert tour, as well as documentary footage on the lives of the three brothers.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsBenji AllonbeIke BarinholtzSacha Baron CohenSeth Rogen hosts an evening of comedy to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease.
- DirectorShelagh O'BrienStarsHannibal BuressJerrod CarmichaelJoseph Gordon-LevittSeth Rogens hilarity for charity combines stand-up, music and sketches with the hope for raising awareness and accelerating progress in alzheimer's care, research and support.
- 20061h 40mR6.2 (1.7K)51MetascoreDirectorAri SandelStarsAhmed AhmedJohn CaparuloBret ErnstIn this documentary, the show's emcee, Vince Vaughn, and four stand-up comedians hand-picked by Vaughn, travel the country and perform in 30 cities. This film documents the interactions on and off stage along the way.
- StarsDave RubinShawn HollenbachAnne NeczyporA far cry from traditional stand-up, Hot Gay Comics highlights the best in out and proud comedy. Each show features a cast that includes mainstays as well as up and comers in today's comedy world.Dave Rubin gives Brendan Schaub and Rob Gronkowski a run for their money. He's incredibly witless and unfunny.
- DirectorDanielle WinterStarsCandace Cameron BureDave CoulierBob SagetRobert 'Bob' Saget was a well-known edgy and 'in your face' stand-up comedian, television host and actor. It was ultimately his lead role in the American sitcom Full House, where he played the role of a widowed father with three young girls, which fetched him the kind of success he deserved. He quickly became "America's Dad", this being his first big role, gaining wide popularity and thousands of fans. Throughout the years, Saget remained a fixture in stand-up comedy, releasing multiple specials over the years and taking his show on the road. As well as being widely celebrated in the world of comedy, Bob Saget also used his fame and pay checks to support several charities, highlighting issues such as the Starlight's Children's Foundation and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. With a four decade long career, Bob Saget has left a large imprint on the world of comedy, and will continue to be celebrated by his fans and those who knew him best.
- DirectorJay ChapmanStarsBob SagetBob Saget declares himself the last TV father viewers can trust in his hour of stories and songs.
- DirectorTed DemmeStarsJaneane GarofaloDenis LearyRichard NixonActor/comic Denis Leary discusses family life, coffee, religion, and other topics in this stand-up special.
- DirectorTed DemmeStarsDenis LearyChris PhillipsAdam RothTicked off comic Denis Leary talks honestly about subjects ranging from smoking, red meat, drugs, his family, rehab, and yes, cancer.
- DirectorMichael DrummStarsBill EngvallBill Engvill in a live comic performance.
- DirectorJason OrleyStarsPete DavidsonElliot SchiffComedian Pete Davidson's intimate and candid stand-up special shot live in New York City.
- CreatorMichael D. RatnerSean Thomas SpencerStarsKevin HartTony LangstonNick MontgomeryKevin Hart Hosts the Most Awkward and Hilarious New Interview Show in Sports: Cold As Balls.
- DirectorKevin TancharoenJennifer ArnoldStarsCory MonteithDianna AgronLea MicheleA concert documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour, featuring song performances and Glee fans' life stories and how the show influenced them.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsKristen SchaalKurt BraunohlerEugene MirmanIn her first Comedy Central one-hour special, Kristen Schaal unleashes her wit upon San Francisco. She is best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and as an eccentric fan on Flight of the Conchords.
- CreatorEric AbramsAri ShaffirSamantha SaiferStarsAri ShaffirRoy Wood Jr.Kyle PacekAri Shaffir and two (sometimes three) other comedians tell their hilarious real life stories based on specific subjects. Roy Wood Jr. replaces Ari as host in season 4.
- 19861hNot Rated7.4 (103)TV SpecialDirectorBilly CrystalPaul FlahertyStarsBilly CrystalRob ReinerChristopher GuestIn this parody of "Spinal Tap," a documentary film crew follows comic Billy Crystal as he prepares for a concert; the second half of the film is the actual concert itself.
- DirectorWalter C. MillerStarsLouie AndersonTom ArnoldRoseanne BarrA stand-up comedy benefit concert, which raises funds to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- DirectorC.B. HardingStarsBill EngvallRon WhiteJeff FoxworthyBill Engvall, Ron "Tater Salad" White, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry the Cable Guy return on-stage to give some funny redneck laughs and humorous spins on everyday affairs.
- DirectorSteve HanftStarsScott 'Carrot Top' ThompsonCarrot Top, the red-headed wunderkind with a trunk full of giggles, invades Vegas and this one you won't want to miss. Filmed live at the MGM Grand, Carrot Top Rocks Las Vegas is a rock & roll hyper-reality comedy explosion with strobe laser lights, sound effects, pyrotechnics, and a fog machine.
- DirectorJoey FigueroaZak KnutsonStarsKevin SmithKevin Smith conducts a Q&A session about the aftermath of his latest film, Red State (2011).
- DirectorGil CunhaBrian Volk-WeissStarsKevin SmithKevin Smith is anything but quiet in this new comedy special that was recorded an hour before his heart attack in February. Before he nearly died backstage, onstage he discusses his marriage, his kid and his work (or lack thereof).
- DirectorJoe HostettlerStarsGallagherSharon BairdA live performance by "Sledge-O-Matic" stand-up comedian Gallagher.
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsKevin JamesKevin James. The big, sweaty, funny man from the hit sitcom The King of Queens performs his talents on stage.
- 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.
- DirectorDavid Paul MeyerStarsTrevor NoahIn this one hour special, Trevor Noah talks about everything from terrorism to police brutality, Ebola, his grandmother and the origin of the cheer "woo-hoo".
- DirectorKyle AmbroseDelon BakkerStarsTrevor Noah
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsTrevor NoahCelebrated as the most popular comedian in South Africa, Trevor Noah takes the stage in "African American" to explore his often-bewildering journey of arriving in America and simply wanting to be "black." Noah shares his perspective of growing up a mixed-race child under Apartheid, and fearlessly breaks down racial stereotypes on all sides by becoming what Newsweek calls a "cultural chameleon."
- StarsZain ImamJaaved JaaferiAnya SinghThe best-selling author and her first BFF (first kiss) land in the world of virtual dating amidst the global corona crisis, only to end up dealing with millennial complications of love and life.
- StarsMargot ChapmanJon CarrollPeter BergmanSummer replacement comedy/variety show, hosted by the eponymous Washington D.C.-based folk-rock group (Bill and Taffy Danoff, Jon Carroll, and Margot Chapman), one-hit wonders ("Afternoon Delight," a number-one hit the previous year) who'd started out as John Denver's backup group. The comedy was provided primarily by veteran D.C.-based satirist Mark Russell and David Letterman, who got his first national exposure with this program.
- StarsBill MurrayHoward CosellChristopher GuestVariety series starring ABC's famed sportscaster as host and broadcast from The Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.