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1. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.
Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman
Votes: 147,576
2. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,756
3. There Will Be Blood (2007)
R | 158 min | Drama
A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Ciarán Hinds, Martin Stringer
Votes: 641,399 | Gross: $40.22M
4. Veep (2012–2019)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Former Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.
Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott
Votes: 63,539
5. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.
Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 132,022
6. Billy Madison (1995)
PG-13 | 89 min | Comedy
In order to inherit his fed up father's hotel empire, an immature and lazy man must repeat grades 1-12 all over again.
Director: Tamra Davis | Stars: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford
Votes: 156,657 | Gross: $25.59M
7. Tommy Boy (1995)
PG-13 | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy
After his auto-parts tycoon father dies, the overweight, underachieving son teams up with a snide accountant to try and save the family business.
Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek
Votes: 97,335 | Gross: $32.70M
8. Dirty Work (1998)
PG-13 | 82 min | Comedy
A loser finds success in the revenge-for-hire business.
Director: Bob Saget | Stars: Norm MacDonald, Jack Warden, Artie Lange, Traylor Howard
Votes: 30,165 | Gross: $9.98M
9. The Good Cop (2018)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A disgraced former NYPD officer lives with his son, an earnest, obsessively honest NYPD detective.
Stars: Tony Danza, Josh Groban, Monica Barbaro, Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Votes: 7,034
10. Wayne's World 2 (1993)
PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy, Music
The inseparable duo try to organize a rock concert while Wayne must fend off a record producer who has an eye for his girlfriend.
Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Christopher Walken, Tia Carrere
Votes: 88,158 | Gross: $48.20M
11. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,343
12. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,996
13. Saturday Night (2010)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
With unprecedented access to the behind the scenes process of the writers, actors and producers, Franco and his crew document what it takes to create one full episode of Saturday Night Live.
Director: James Franco | Stars: Doug Abeles, James Anderson, Fred Armisen, Ken Aymong
Votes: 520
14. 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: 3,814
15. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
16. 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: 975
17. The Brain Machine (1972)
PG | 85 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Several people volunteer for a scientific experiment about mind-reading and memory, but the experiment goes horribly wrong.
Director: Joy N. Houck Jr. | Stars: James Best, Barbara Burgess, Gil Peterson, Gerald McRaney
Votes: 538
18. The New Show (1984)
60 min | Comedy
Sketch comedy show, similar to Saturday Night Live but nowhere near as successful. Ran one season. Guests included John Candy.
Stars: Maggie Wheeler, Dave Thomas, Buck Henry, Valri Bromfield
Votes: 93
19. Live from New York! (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
"Saturday Night Live" has been reflecting and influencing life in the United States for 40 years. Live From New York! goes deep inside this cultural phenomenon exploring the laughter that ... See full summary »
Director: Bao Nguyen | Stars: Fred Armisen, Alec Baldwin, Anne Beatts, Candice Bergen
Votes: 367
20. Saturday Night Live 25 (1999 TV Special)
161 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature ... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen, David Bowie
Votes: 1,454
21. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000 TV Special)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Comedy
A compilation of the best Saturday Night Live sketches as a tribute to the late Chris Farley, one of SNL's greatest Stars.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Chris Farley, Mackenzie English, Christina Applegate, Dave Attell
Votes: 2,471
22. Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981 TV Special)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Steve Martin's fourth NBC special.
Directors: Dave Wilson, Eric Idle | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Gregory Hines
Votes: 159
23. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998 TV Special)
84 min | Documentary, Comedy
A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Phil Hartman.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Phil Hartman, Tom Arnold, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen
Votes: 1,025
24. Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989 TV Special)
Comedy, Music
The 15th anniversary of SNL shows greatest episodes from the past 15 years from 1975 to 1989
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Chevy Chase, Billy Crystal
Votes: 181
25. The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998 TV Special)
Documentary, Comedy
Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and Chris Farley put together this hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch celebration! With each one of their memorable characters: ... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, James Signorelli | Stars: Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade
Votes: 260
26. Bum Rap (1988)
R | 117 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul Colson is a New York cabdriver and struggling actor. When he learns that he has about three days left to live due to a rare blood disorder, he goes through all five stages of loss and grief in a darkly comedic way.
Director: Danny Irom | Stars: Craig Wasson, Blanche Baker, Al Lewis, Anita Gillette
Votes: 68
27. Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade (2022 Podcast Series)
Dana Carvey and David Spade take you behind the scenes to reminisce about the most memorable stories and moments with friends of the show. In each episode, you'll hear from your favorite ... See full summary »
Stars: Dana Carvey, David Spade, Conan O'Brien, Mike Myers
Votes: 17
28. Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007 TV Special)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches and behind the scenes dynamics.
Directors: Kenneth Bowser, Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli, Dave Wilson | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Alec Baldwin, Beck, Michael Blakey
Votes: 161
29. The Best of John Belushi (1985 Video)
60 min | Comedy
Compilation of SNL sketches including Samurai Deli, Star Trek - The Final Mission, The Luck of the Irish and Don Vito Corleone in group therapy.
Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli, Tom Schiller | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin
Votes: 378
30. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jon Lovitz (2005 TV Special)
93 min | Comedy
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson | Stars: Jon Lovitz, Rosanna Arquette, Dave Attell, Matthew Broderick
Votes: 181
31. The Little Patriot (1995)
PG | 90 min | Family, Adventure
Join in one boy's heroic adventure as he fights in the struggle for freedom on the American frontier. James Todd is a young boy growing up in the hostile American wilderness-a rugged and ... See full summary »
Director: J. Christian Ingvordsen | Stars: Dan Haggerty, Ryan Washburn, Jacqueline Konx, J. Christian Ingvordsen
Votes: 125
32. The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards (2013 TV Special)
News
An awards ceremony honoring the best in American primetime television programming.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Kimmel, Jane Lynch, Jimmy Fallon
Votes: 400
33. The Best of Dan Aykroyd (1986 Video)
Unrated | 56 min | Comedy
The Festrunk Brothers; Bass-O-Matic; Bad Ballet - Leonard Pinth-Garnell; Consumer Probe - Irwin Mainway; The Corrida; Fred Garvin-Male Prostitute; Looks at Books-Mauled; The Decibet; E. ... See full summary »
Directors: James Signorelli, Gary Weis, Dave Wilson | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin
Votes: 524
34. Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005 TV Special)
TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Documentary
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Sheree Ali, Joan Armatrading, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Beatts
Votes: 568
35. Best of Saturday Night Live: Special Edition (1992 Video)
95 min | Comedy
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Tom Hanks, Delta Burke, Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn
Votes: 61
36. Saturday Night Live Backstage (2011 TV Special)
Documentary, Comedy, Music
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Jim Belushi
Votes: 44
37. Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial (1991 TV Special)
TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy
Saturday Night Live's best "commercials".
Director: James Signorelli | Stars: Victoria Jackson, Kevin Nealon, Dan Aykroyd, Roseanne Barr
Votes: 168
38. Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2000 (2000 TV Special)
TV-14 | Comedy
Saturday Night Live salutes the fearless leaders of our country will these sketches of America's political elite! Raise a flag to the politicians past and present who have driven ... See full summary »
Stars: Al Gore, Dan Aykroyd, Barbara Bush, George Bush
Votes: 207
39. Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again (2010 TV Special)
85 min | Documentary, Comedy
Documentary looking back at the history of Saturday Night Live, focusing on the years 2000-2009.
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Bernadette Lords, Fred Armisen, Ken Aymong, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 140
40. Letterman (2022– )
Comedy
YouTube channel featuring the best of David Letterman's talk shows, with new compilations and videos from Dave and crew members.
Stars: David Letterman, Barbara Gaines, Mary Barclay, Paul Shaffer
Votes: 14
41. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991 Video)
109 min | Documentary, Comedy
The well loved star of "Mrs Doubtfire", "Dead Poets' Society", "The Fisher King" and "Good Morning Vietnam" is captured on video doing what he does best - live comedy. Supported by the ... See full summary »
Directors: Paul Miller, Matthew Meshekoff | Stars: Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, Phil Hartman
Votes: 132
42. Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash (1992 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Dan Aykroyd, Richard Benjamin
Votes: 95
43. Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash '08 (2008 TV Special)
TV-14 | 84 min | Comedy
A two-hour election-themed special that highlights skits from the current season as well as political satire taken from throughout the show's 33-year history. New material is also included.
Directors: Don Roy King, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson | Stars: Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Dana Carvey, Chevy Chase
Votes: 83
44. The Assistant (2012– )
Comedy
Stars: Abby Elliott, Denise Doyle Chambers, James Downey, Emily Hoffman
45. Wayne & Garth's Saturday Night Live Music a Go-Go (1993 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Saturday Night Live characters Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar pay tribute to musical moments and music inspired sketches performed on the late night series.
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Mick Jagger, Mike Myers
Votes: 17
46. Night of Too Many Stars (2003 TV Special)
Comedy
Directors: John Fortenberry, Gil Bellows, Ron Yassen | Stars: Jack Black, Dana Carvey, Macaulay Culkin, Anthony Edwards
Votes: 78
47.
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
Episode:
Terry Gilliam/Hank Aaron/Irving Caesar
(1982)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dave interviews filmmaker Terry Gilliam (Time Bandits), baseball legend Hank Aaron, and veteran songwriter Irving Caesar. Plus, a humorous profile on Alan Alda and his love for Chinese food.
Director: Hal Gurnee | Stars: Calvert DeForest, David Letterman, Bill Wendell, Hank Aaron
48.
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
Episode:
John Candy & Joe Flaherty/Rita Stipo/Walter "Killer" Kowalski/Stupid Pet Tricks
(1982)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dave interviews John Candy and Joe Flaherty from SCTV, and wrestling great Walter "Killer" Kowalski; a woman named Rita Stipo shows her home movies from New Year's Eve 1954. Plus, the first installment of "Stupid Pet Tricks."
Stars: Calvert DeForest, David Letterman, Bill Wendell, John Candy
49.
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(1982)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Calvert DeForest, Bill Wendell
50.
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(1982)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Julie Andrews
Votes: 33