Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With W. Kamau Bell

1. Sorry to Bother You (2018)

R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed.

Director: Boots Riley | Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick

Votes: 88,228 | Gross: $17.49M

2. Top Chef (2006– )

TV-14 | 44 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

A reality competition show in which chefs compete against one another in culinary challenges and are a judged by a panel of food and wine experts, with one or more contestants eliminated each episode.

Stars: Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Gail Simmons, Richard Blais

Votes: 6,843

3. The Daily Show (1996– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.

Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.

Votes: 48,188

4. After Midnight (2024– )

60 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Showcases a new take on the old @midnight game show.

Stars: Taylor Tomlinson, Thomas Lennon, Arden Myrin, Paul F. Tompkins

Votes: 507

5. The View (1997– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.

Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin

Votes: 9,468

6. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)

TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure

Anthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, David Scott Holloway, Eric Ripert

Votes: 6,930

7. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.

Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington

Votes: 14,339

8. Conan (2010–2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino

Votes: 24,997

9. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )

TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.

Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra

Votes: 14,905

10. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.

Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove

Votes: 19,018

11. What Would You Do? (2009– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV

A social experiment show which takes controversial situations to the streets of America to see how everyday citizens will react.

Stars: Yuval David, Diana Henry, Vince August, Traci Hovel

Votes: 1,104

12. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell

Votes: 2,767

13. The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019– )

TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

Singer Kelly Clarkson brings her gift of connection to a fun and funny hour each weekday, offering heartwarming stories, live musical performances, games and surprises.

Stars: Jason Halbert, Kelly Clarkson, Y'All, Lester Estelle

Votes: 1,105

14. The Joe Rogan Experience (2009 Podcast Series)

TV-MA | 180 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Joe Rogan hosts long-form conversations with friends and guests that include comedians, actors, musicians, MMA instructors, commentators, authors and artists.

Stars: Joe Rogan, Brian Redban, Jamie Vernon, Joey Diaz

Votes: 4,615

15. Explained (2018–2021)

TV-MA | 18 min | Documentary

A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.

Stars: Estelle Caswell, Samira Wiley, Maria Bello, Kyle MacLachlan

Votes: 9,944

16. Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself (2020)

TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary

Storyteller and Conceptual Magician Derek DelGaudio attempts to understand the illusory nature of identity and answer the deceptively simple question 'Who am I?'

Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Derek DelGaudio, Hal Schulman, Jason England, Robert Herritt

Votes: 5,546

17. SmartLess (2020 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

SmartLess is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.

Stars: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 404

18. @midnight (2013–2017)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Scrutinized by comedians, Hardwick explores the Internet through clips and images, revealing its oddities.

Stars: Chris Hardwick, Doug Benson, Steve Agee, Ron Funches

Votes: 2,229

19. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (2018 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

Dax Shepard explores what it means to be human through in-depth, vulnerable, and comical discussions with friends, colleagues, and experts in various fields, celebrating life's challenges in the pursuit of growth and betterment.

Stars: Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, David Farrier, Kristen Bell

Votes: 198

20. The Real (I) (2013–2022)

TV-PG | 42 min | Music, News, Talk-Show

"The Real" is an American talk show, which is hosted by Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Garcelle Beauvais.

Stars: Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Loni Love, Tamera Mowry-Housley

Votes: 1,489

21. George Carlin's American Dream (2022)

TV-MA | 217 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Interviews with George Carlin's family and friends, material from his stand-up specials and footage from his personal archive.

Stars: Kelly Carlin, Patrick Carlin, Chris Rock, Patton Oswalt

Votes: 4,010

22. We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022)

TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Biography

Writer/director W. Kamau Bell's exploration of Bill Cosby's descent from "America's Dad" to convicted sexual predator. Comedians, journalists and survivors have a candid, first of its kind conversation about the man, his career and crimes.

Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Jelani Cobb, Doug E. Doug, Godfrey

Votes: 2,688

23. Dish Nation (2011– )

TV-PG | 30 min | News

Dish Nation is a FOX syndicated TV show that dishes on celebrity news with humorous commentary on pop culture.

Stars: Gary With Da Tea, Heidi Hamilton, Porsha Williams, Da Brat

Votes: 673

24. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (2018 Podcast Series)

Comedy, Talk-Show

A weekly opportunity for Conan O'Brien to hang out with the people he enjoys most.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, Matt Gourley, Sona Movsesian, Dana Carvey

Votes: 233

25. Imagine (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, History

Wide-ranging BBC arts programme.

Stars: Alan Yentob, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close, Richard Rogers

Votes: 147

26. The Wendy Williams Show (2008–2022)

TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show

Talk show in which Wendy Williams chats about celebrity gossip and what's new in the entertainment world.

Stars: Wendy Williams, Melissa Garcia, Jason Rooney, Sherri Shepherd

Votes: 1,900

27. The Problem with Apu (2017)

49 min | Documentary

Comedian Hari Kondabolu confronts his cartoon nemesis, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Indian convenience store owner from The Simpsons (1989) and the larger issue of how Western culture depicts Southeast-Asian communities.

Director: Michael Melamedoff | Stars: Hari Kondabolu, W. Kamau Bell, Kal Penn, Aziz Ansari

Votes: 2,854

28. CBS Mornings (2021– )

TV-G | 120 min | News

Add a Plot

Stars: Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Gayle King, Vladimir Duthiers

Votes: 130

29. Chelsea (2016–2017)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Chelsea Handler interviews celebrities, academics, and professionals in her new show on Netflix.

Stars: Chelsea Handler, Jeff Wild, Daniel Maurio, Bryce McLeay

Votes: 2,158

30. CNN Newsroom (1989–2024)

30 min | News

Newsroom is the longest-running show on CNN. It airs twice on weekdays and throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Stars: Poppy Harlow, Brooke Baldwin, Jim Sciutto, Ana Cabrera

Votes: 730

31. Steve Harvey (2012–2017)

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

Experienced and actor Steve Harvey brings his fresh and insightful approach to a vast range of topics including marriage, parenting, the workplace, friendships, and the daily dramas that people face in life.

Stars: Steve Harvey, Kim Gravel, Marjorie Harvey, Laura Berman

Votes: 400

32. United Shades of America (2016–2022)

42 min | Documentary, History, Reality-TV

W. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.

Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Russell Peters, Mark Nykanen, Chad McMullan

Votes: 911

33. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019)

TV-14 | 30 min | Music, Talk-Show

Join Carson Daly as he checks out the coolest places in LA and talks with today's big names in film and television and introduces you to up-and-coming bands and musicians that rock.

Stars: Carson Daly, Kip Madsen, Zane Carney, Brian McCarthy

Votes: 1,332

34. Goliath (2023– )

TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Sport

The life of Wilt Chamberlain and his contribution to American history, emerging on the national scene as a high school student in the 1950s until his death in 1999, with his cultural impact in power, money, race, sex and politics.

Stars: Kevin Garnett, Jemele Hill, Pat Riley, Bob Ryan

Votes: 179

35. Inside Pixar (2020– )

TV-G | 10 min | Documentary, Short, Family

This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.

Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Cristela Alonzo, Rachelle Federico, Barney Jones

Votes: 769

36. 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2023 TV Special)

Comedian Hasan Minhaj hosts a celebration of the best in artist-driven film and new television programming.

Director: Lizz Zanin | Stars: Hasan Minhaj, Soji Arai, Kevin Bacon, W. Kamau Bell

Votes: 23

37. The Jim Jefferies Show (2017–2019)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

No-holds-barred Aussie comedian Jim Jefferies hosts his satirical weekly U.S. talk show, covering the news, U.S. politics, pop culture, global issues and whatever else happens to be bothering him at the moment.

Stars: Jim Jefferies, Brad Pitt, Seth Rogen, Russell Rope

Votes: 2,368

38. About Last Night (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Celebrity couples revealing tidbits about their relationships.

Stars: Ayesha Curry, Stephen Curry, Malin Akerman, Jack Donnelly

Votes: 112

39. PBS NewsHour (1975– )

TV-G | 60 min | News

PBS NewsHour is an news show which shows news updates.

Stars: Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill, Jim Lehrer, Amna Nawaz

Votes: 507

40. The History of Comedy (2017–2018)

TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.

Stars: Kliph Nesteroff, Robert B. Weide, Elayne Boosler, Patton Oswalt

Votes: 531

41. The Story of Late Night (2021)

Documentary, History

Tracking the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, Billy Crystal, Jimmy Fallon, Kliph Nesteroff

Votes: 510

42. Red Carpet Report (2009– )

Short, News, Talk-Show

Red Carpet Report, Hollywood's number one independently owned and operated source for Red Carpet interviews, reviews, and news. We never go after gossip and #WeAskMore.

Stars: Kristyn Burtt, Linda Antwi, JJ Snyder, Stephanie Piché

Votes: 104

43. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.

Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss

Votes: 176

44. The ReidOut (2020– )

60 min | News, Talk-Show

After years as a substitute host, Joy Reid finally gets her own primetime weeknight show on MSNBC. The ReidOut will air Monday through Friday and feature a unique look at the day's top stories.

Stars: Joy-Ann Reid, Jason Johnson, Kurt Bardella, Charlie Sykes

Votes: 480

45. Absolute Zero (2003–2004)

3 min | Animation, Comedy, Music

Nordic music maven Vita and her cranky sidekick Ozzy zero in today's music and the personalities. They are often surprised at what they find. Tune in and chill out.

Stars: Lorri Holt, Amir Talai, Alexis Lezin, Calum Grant

46. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2013)

TV-PG | Documentary

Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history.

Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Vincent Brown, Bernard E. Powers Jr., Peniel E. Joseph

Votes: 291

47. 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed (2023)

60 min | Documentary

Multiracial children and their families share the joys and struggles of growing up mixed in the Bay Area.

Director: W. Kamau Bell | Star: W. Kamau Bell

Votes: 184

48. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)

30 min | Talk-Show

A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.

Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte

Votes: 412

49. Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution (2022– )

Documentary

It follows the progression of Black comedy through the years, tracing how comedians have used pointed humor to articulate the Black experience in America and expose and challenge society's injustices

Stars: Kevin Hart, Amanda Seales, Aisha Tyler, Sherri Shepherd

Votes: 98

50. Larry King Now (2012–2020)

TV-MA | Comedy, Talk-Show

Larry King brings you newsmakers of every stripe - from world leaders and entertainers to regular people changing the world or caught in the crossfire of the biggest stories of the day.

Stars: Larry King, Dennis Miller, Tom Green, Melissa Rivers

Votes: 439