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1. South Park (1997– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes, Mona Marshall
Votes: 407,412
2. 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: 365,563
3. The Orville (2017–2022)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Set 400 years in the future, the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continue their mission of exploration, navigating both the mysteries of the universe, and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.
Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes
Votes: 100,291
4. American Dad! (2005– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The escapades of Stan Smith, a conservative C.I.A. Agent dealing with family life, and keeping America safe.
Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 136,743
5. The Boondocks (2005–2014)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman experience a culture clash when they leave Chicago to move in with their grandfather in the suburbs.
Stars: Regina King, John Witherspoon, Gary Anthony Williams, Cedric Yarbrough
Votes: 35,980
6. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,755
7. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,875
8. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
R | 81 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
When Stan Marsh and his friends go see an R-rated movie, they start cursing and their parents think that Canada is to blame.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mary Kay Bergman, Isaac Hayes
Votes: 215,474 | Gross: $52.04M
9. Robot Chicken (2001–2022)
TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Pop culture references fly thick and fast as stop-motion animation is featured in sketches lampooning everything from television movies to comic books.
Stars: Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root
Votes: 46,411
10. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,827
11. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 72,067
12. Death Race 2050 (2017 Video)
R | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Five long decades after Death Race 2000 (1975), in the overpopulated United Corporations of America, the annual Death Race is about to begin. This time, Frankenstein is up against no-nonsense challengers. How many points will he score?
Director: G.J. Echternkamp | Stars: Manu Bennett, Malcolm McDowell, Marci Miller, Burt Grinstead
Votes: 5,147
13. Tosh.0 (2009–2020)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Daniel Tosh provides humorous commentary on content from the Internet.
Stars: Daniel Tosh, T.K. Kelly, Sam Jarvis, Nick Malis
Votes: 16,667
14. Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High Aka Vol. 2 (2017)
Not Rated | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Following the events of the previous film, a lesbian couple are determined to eliminate the most corrupt, evil forces of Tromaville and the world.
Director: Lloyd Kaufman | Stars: Asta Paredes, Catherine Corcoran, Zac Amico, Vito Trigo
Votes: 2,344
15. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
60 min | Comedy
The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Peter Cullen
Votes: 1,645
16. The Project (2009– )
60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A panel of Australian personalities taking a new modern and slightly funny look at the news
Stars: Carrie Bickmore, Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes, Waleed Aly
Votes: 880
17. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad
Votes: 1,002
18. Our Cartoon President (2018–2020)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
From executive producer Stephen Colbert comes this hilarious animated workplace comedy where the office is oval. It's a character study in search of character and a timely political send-up of our forty-fifth president.
Stars: Jeff Bergman, James Adomian, Gabriel Gundacker, Emily Lynne
Votes: 3,817
19. Jon Benjamin Has a Van (2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A reporter cruises around in his van and reports on all the trivial things no one cares about.
Stars: Leo Allen, H. Jon Benjamin, Nathan Fielder, Gary Wilmes
Votes: 1,808
20. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,193
21. I Love You, America (2017–2018)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedic genius Sarah Silverman is at it again with a new show that delivers hilarious comedy and at the same time works to spread the message that people should not be divided by their differences in beliefs.
Stars: Sarah Silverman, Joshua Funk, Anthony Atamanuik, Mather Zickel
Votes: 1,373
22. This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993– )
TV-14 | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
This skit-filled Canadian comedy show pokes fun at the Canadian government and other national happenings.
Stars: Mark Critch, Cathy Jones, Shaun Majumder, Gavin Crawford
Votes: 991
23. Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (1994 TV Movie)
R | 80 min | Comedy
Spoof-miester, Julie Brown does a musical send-up of Tonya Harding and Lorena Bobbit's debutante debacles.
Directors: Julie Brown, Richard Wenk | Stars: Julie Brown, Newell Alexander, Lisa Arch, Celia J. Arden
Votes: 486
24. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 228
25. Carnage (2017)
68 min | Comedy
It's 2067, the U.K. is vegan, but older generations are suffering the guilt of their carnivorous past. Writer and Director Simon Amstell asks us to forgive them for the horrors of what they swallowed.
Director: Simon Amstell | Stars: Racheal Ofori, Myles Sembi, Robert Wilde, Alex Lawther
Votes: 1,565
26. The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
America's funniest comedian in a less than PC setting. It's hilarious !
Stars: Chris Rock, Grandmaster Flash, Monteria Ivey, Wanda Sykes
Votes: 807
27. Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock's third HBO comedy special shows him performing his stand-up routine at Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Director: Keith Truesdell | Stars: Chris Rock, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Monteria Ivey
Votes: 7,531
28. American Dad: The New CIA (2005)
PG-13 | 3 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
The New CIA is a short film that preceded the film Fever Pitch as a promotion for American Dad. available in the special features of disc 3 in the American Dad Volume 1 DVD. In the film, ... See full summary »
Director: Seth MacFarlane | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Dee Bradley Baker, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 465
29. Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Summer Edition (2008–2017)
TV-14 | Comedy, News
"Saturday Night Live's" satirical news segment expanded into primetime with three pre-election Thursday night specials.
Stars: Kenan Thompson, Seth Meyers, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader
Votes: 981
30. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 325
31. UCB Comedy Originals (2007–2020)
Short, Comedy
UCB Comedy is the home for Sketch and Short Films from the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Stars: Dan Hodapp, Avery Monsen, Matt Besser, Jonathan Marballi
Votes: 95
32. Lemmings (1973 Video)
Unrated | 55 min | Comedy, Music
This music-stage performance-mockumentary showcases a mock-rock festival, Woodshuck: three days of peace, love and death. Many Woodstock performers and others are spoofed.
Directors: Tony Hendra, Michael Keady, Sean Kelly | Stars: John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Rhonda Coullet, Christopher Guest
Votes: 211
33. That Was the Week That Was (1963–1985)
30 min | Comedy
An Americanized version of the famous hit British TV show, retaining David Frost from the British cast.
Stars: David Frost, Phyllis Newman, Nancy Ames, Pat Englund
Votes: 118
34. Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (1993 TV Special)
R | 62 min | Documentary, Comedy
Ticked off comic Denis Leary talks honestly about subjects ranging from smoking, red meat, drugs, his family, rehab, and yes, cancer.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Denis Leary, Chris Phillips, Adam Roth
Votes: 2,787
35. The Jon Stewart Show (1993–1995)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
An MTV late night talk show hosted by Jon Stewart featuring celebrity guests and music performances.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Howard Feller, Carl Burrows, Stu Kamens
Votes: 151
36. Diminishing Returns (2016 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
The podcast where film-fans, Sol Harris and Allen Turing, take a weekly journey to Development Hell to discuss a film, then pitch their ideas for the sequel.
Stars: Allen Turing, Sol Harris, Calvin Dyson, Gareth Allen
Votes: 86
37. You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009 TV Special)
TV-MA | 115 min | Comedy
It's time for change in America--but not without a few parting words from former President George W Bush. Here's your chance to discover the man behind the myth as HBO presents Will Ferrell... See full summary »
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: Will Ferrell, Michael Delaney, Pia Glenn, Adam Mucci
Votes: 4,110
38. The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show (1997–1998)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
As a poster describes the show, "Late night talk the Wayans way," Keenen lives up to the tag-line in one of the newer late-night talk-show hosts.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Angelique Perrin, Shauney Recke, Linda Martinez
Votes: 75
39. Lopez Tonight (2009–2011)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host George Lopez discusses current news and interviews celebrities and other personalities
Stars: George Lopez, Alex Al, Kyle Benham, Kara R. Stribling
Votes: 996
40. That Was the Week That Was (1962–1963)
50 min | Comedy
Satirical sketch show. The first such show in the UK. It ran for two seasons before being pulled just before the 1964 general election.
Stars: David Frost, Millicent Martin, William Rushton, Roy Kinnear
Votes: 108
41. The Jack and Triumph Show (2015)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Jack and Triumph are reunited after years apart.
Stars: Jack McBrayer, Robert Smigel, June Squibb, Joey Fatone
Votes: 468
42. The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2012)
Comedy, Talk-Show
It is a late night talk show akin to "The Tonight Show," with comedienne Mo'Nique at the helm.
Stars: Mo'Nique, Rodney Perry, Tamala Jones, Tia Mowry
Votes: 164
43. Joe Rogan: Triggered (2016 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Unleashing his inquisitive, intense comedic style, Rogan explores everything from raising kids and Santa Claus to pot gummies and talking to dolphins.
Director: Anthony Giordano | Star: Joe Rogan
Votes: 4,825
44. 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards (2018 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney host Film Independent's celebration of artist-driven film.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Fred Armisen, Sean Baker, Jonathan Banks, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 26
45. The Wayne & Shuster Show (1955– )
Comedy
Sketch comedy feauturing Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster.
Stars: Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Ben Lennick, Don Gillies
Votes: 247
46. The Rick Mercer Report (2004– )
30 min | Comedy
Rick Mercer travels around Canada giving a weekly satirical political commentary on the state of the country
Stars: Rick Mercer, Kathryn Greenwood, Patrick McKenna, Noah Ryan Scott
Votes: 875
47. Atom TV (2008–2010)
22 min | Comedy
An ancient monster chains three victims to his dungeon wall and forces them to be his friends.
Stars: Tony Janning, Will Carlough, Tara Strong, Cree Summer
Votes: 65
48. GWAR: Phallus in Wonderland (1992 Video)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Revolting heavy metal band and The Scumdogs of the Universe, Gwar are about to be wiped off the face of the earth by Edna Granbo, an old hag who can not stand Gwar and wants them eliminated... See full summary »
Directors: Judas Bullhorn, Distortion Wells | Stars: Gwar, Dave Brockie, Beefcake the Mighty, Balsac the Jaws of Death
Votes: 362
49. Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 71 min | Comedy
In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.
Director: Liam Lynch | Stars: Sarah Silverman, Troy
Votes: 3,981
50. Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins (2004– )
TV-PG | Comedy, Talk-Show
For a half-hour, each week, this VH1 television show makes absolute fun of week's current.
Stars: Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Rauch, Paul Scheer, Doug Benson
Votes: 525