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1. House Party (1990)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Kid decides to go to his friend Play's house party, but neither of them can predict what's in store for them on what could be the wildest night of their lives.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Christopher Reid, Robin Harris, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence
Votes: 16,731 | Gross: $26.39M
2. First Sunday (2008)
PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Two bungling, petty criminal BFFs try to rob a church, but someone from staff beat them to it. They spend the night with the church staff to get the money.
Director: David E. Talbert | Stars: Ice Cube, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, Loretta Devine
Votes: 11,665 | Gross: $37.93M
3. The Associate (1996)
PG-13 | 114 min | Comedy
A comedy about making it on Wall Street. Prejudices are hard to break and Laurel Ayres quickly learns that in order for people to take her seriously she has to work for an older white man or be one.
Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Dianne Wiest, Eli Wallach, Tim Daly
Votes: 9,083 | Gross: $12.77M
4. Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Dave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings
Votes: 13,591
5. George (1993–1994)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
An American sitcom starring George Foreman as a retired boxer who runs an after-school program for troubled kids. The series aired from November , 1993 to January 19, 1994 on the ABC network.
Stars: George Foreman, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Anne Haney, Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Votes: 42
6. Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary
"Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America" is a 1993 documentary that traces the cultural humor of African-Americans dating back to the minstrel shows in the early 1900s to the golden age of ... See full summary »
Director: Yvonne Smith | Stars: Steve Allen, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Pearl Bailey, Louise Beavers
Votes: 74
7. Christmas Belles (2019 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 85 min | Comedy
Despite being successful in their careers, two 30-something BFFs never stop hearing that they both need a man before it's too late. When a handsome pastor arrives just in time to kick off ... See full summary »
Director: Terri J. Vaughn | Stars: Raven Goodwin, DomiNque Perry, Omar Gooding, Mark Taylor
Votes: 183
8. Christmas Proposal (2021)
96 min | Comedy, Romance
When work moves Jason across the world, he can only bring his love, Carla, if they are married by Christmas.
Director: Nakia T Hamilton | Stars: Joshua T. Shipman, Lily Nicole, David Perez, Denine Rochelle
Votes: 94
9. Laughing to the Bank (2011)
R | 87 min | Comedy
A down-on-his-luck actor is frustrated with Hollywood and makes a plan to write, direct, and distribute his own project. When the money goes missing, it proves to just be the beginning of an adventure to get it back.
Director: Brian Hooks | Stars: Steve Turner, Devyn Ashley, Tabitha Brown, Darrel Cherney
Votes: 69
10. Laughter Has No Color (2022)
Approved | 82 min | Documentary
This documentary explores the first very Black Comedy Award show, the AHAAS. Created by Sir Frank Cooper the show was first put on in 1990. In 2021, there was a revival show. This is a ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Norrie | Stars: AAhAs, Frank Cooper, Angel DeSheids, Mitzi Voorhies
Votes: 11
11. Charlie Murphy's Crash Comedy (2009)
Comedy
Stars: Charlie Murphy, Jay Pharoah, Donnell Rawlings, Suzy Perez
12. The Majah Hype Show (2018 Video)
TV-14 | 15 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Warren Oliver | Star: Majah Hype
13. Conversating While Black (2016– )
25 min | Comedy
Conversating While Black is a scripted series featuring conversations between thoughtful, curious black folk discussing matters like the rationale behind "non-traditional" black names and folks' widespread perception of haters.
Stars: MaameYaa Boafo, Andrea Lewis, Skyler James Bailey, Damian Norfleet
14. The Juke Joint Live (2020– )
60 min | Comedy
The Juke Joint is a multi-media live show inviting you into the intimate lives of Black folks in America. Live guests, recorded sketches, and interactive segments will open the door to ... See full summary »
Stars: E.E. Wade, Darian Tene, Glenda G. Brown-Wade, Grace Keller Scotch
15. The Postwoman (2010)
Not Rated | 11 min | Short, Comedy, Romance
Unhappy in her relationship, Nia, a 30s graphic designer, develops a crush on her neighborhood Postwoman who shows her the true meaning of unconditional love.
Director: Jamie J.D. Walker | Stars: Anika Bobb, Tracie Collins, Tish MacCullough, Mahasin Munir
Votes: 16
16. Common Law (2019)
6 min | Short, Comedy
When there's a knock on their apartment door Thanksgiving Day, Jay decides that today's not the day to introduce his girlfriend and common-law partner, Sam, to his Cameroonian parents.
Director: Karen Monie | Stars: Brian Armadi, Karen Monie, Ogeh Oghenekaro, Olubunmi Ogunsakin
17. #Nightstrife (2014– )
Comedy
Jeremy and Erika are twenty-something best friends determined to be the black Lucy and Ethel by resurrecting their once "popular" webseries Nightstrife.
Stars: Jeremy O. Harris, Chris Rubarth, Erika Simpson
18. Roscoe Brown the Hood Detective Who Stole the Barbecue Pit? (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 80 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Roscoe Brown solves crimes in the hood. His first case is "The Stolen Barbecue Pit". It's not a bird, nor a plane, it's Roscoe Brown the Hood Detective.
Director: Walter 'Big Walt' Anderson | Stars: Walter 'Big Walt' Anderson, Johnny Arnold, Gabrielle L. Clark, Sharon Curtis
19.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
A Day at the Races
(1978)
Comedy
Ray takes the children to the race track where precocious young Jordan develops a formula for picking winning horses.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
20.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Survival of the Fittest
(1978)
Comedy
Ray and Luzelle think they're following Wallace, Olivia and the kids to a cabin in the mountains not realizing they've returned home due to a snow storm and the two end up stuck in the storm.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
21.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Olivia's Job Offer
(1978)
Comedy
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
22.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
You Bet Your Wife
(1978)
30 min | Comedy
Olivia disguises herself as a French temptress to win a bet with Ray regarding Wallace's fidelity.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
23.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Living Proof (Pilot)
(1978)
Comedy
Olivia and Luzelle have Raymond Ellis legally dead after no contact or calls for the last seven years. After running into an old friend who updates him, Ray flies back to reconcile with Olivia and the children.
Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
Votes: 11
24.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Beat by a Drum
(1978)
Comedy
Ray tries to make up for his years away by being overly generous with his children. When Jordan wants a drum set Ray decides to purchase one over the objections of ex-wife Olivia.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
25.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Like Father, Unlike Son
(1978)
Comedy
Angie moves into brother Jordan's bedroom after her grandmother's insomnia drives her away. Jordan reacts by relocating upstairs with father Ray. To get his peace and quiet back Ray tries to remedy the situation.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
26.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Farewell to Boyish Charm
(1978)
Comedy
Ray Ellis attempts to make his wife jealous by bringing another woman home to his apartment.
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
27.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Pay or Die
(1978)
Comedy
Ray is tracked down by loan sharks who loaned him $200 10 years ago, but demand over $7000 in interest. He pleads with Olivia to lend him the money, but she doesn't believe him. The "loan ... See full summary »
Director: Dick Harwood | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
28.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
The Loneliest Night of the Week
(1978)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Dick Harwood | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
29.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
The Gospel According to Angie
(1978)
Comedy
Ray helps Angie re-write the church play with hilarious results.
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
30.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
The Confessions of Col. Wallace Dickey
(1978)
Comedy
Colonel Dickey goes to meet Ray at the local bar to settle their differences once and for all but they end up getting drunk together.
Director: Dick Harwood | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
31.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Pilot
(1977)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy series with Demond Wilson as a man who left his wife and two young children when fleeing loan sharks but returns in hopes of reconciling.
Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes