Personal Favourites - Comedy
by Wr3n | created - 05 Sep 2022 | updated - 06 Sep 2022 | PublicIncluding sitcom, sketches and stand-ups in Descending Order.
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1. The IT Crowd (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss and their grifting supervisor Jen, a rag-tag team of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.
Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Matt Berry
Votes: 164,357
This is the greatest show of all time.
2. White Gold (2017–2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
The story of a double-glazing showroom in Essex in 1983, led by charismatic salesman Vincent who will happily break the rules if it guarantees a sale.
Stars: Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Joe Thomas, Linzey Cocker
Votes: 12,959
James Buckley and Joe Thomas make this great. This is also set in 80's Essex and my god what a time that was, when I wasnt alive.
3. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Comedy series following the exploits of Det. Jake Peralta and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD's 99th Precinct.
Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 362,942
Cheddar the Dog is the best character.
4. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt
Votes: 287,901
Ron Swanson.
5. Toast of London (2012–2020)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Steven Toast, an eccentric middle-aged actor with a chequered past, spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on stage.
Stars: Matt Berry, Robert Bathurst, Doon Mackichan, Shazad Latif
Votes: 10,619
Ray Bloody Purchase. Well, well, well.
6. The Harry Hill Movie (2013)
88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When he thinks his hamster Abu (Johnny Vegas) has just a week to live, Harry Hill (Harry Hill) and his Nan (Dame Julie Walters) take the hamster to Blackpool. However, Harry's twin Otto (Matt Lucas) wants to kidnap Abu, and sends Ed (Simon Bird) and Kisko (Guillaume Delauney) to pursue them.
Director: Steve Bendelack | Stars: Harry Hill, Julie Walters, Johnny Vegas, Simon Bird
Votes: 2,374
I will never listen to reviewers. This is perhaps one of the greatest pieces of modern cinema ever crafted.
7. James Acaster: Repertoire (2018)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy
James Acaster presents four interwoven stand-up comedy specials.
Stars: James Acaster, Stuart Laws, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Joe Parham
Votes: 4,319
8. That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006–2010)
720 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A comedy sketch show featuring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, James Bachman, Mark Evans
Votes: 9,529
9. Man Down (2013–2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A deadbeat drama teacher gets a wake-up call when his girlfriend leaves him.
Stars: Greg Davies, Roisin Conaty, Mike Wozniak, Gwyneth Powell
Votes: 5,240
Greg Davies is a beautiful tall man.
10. Black Books (2000–2004)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Bernard Black runs a book shop, though his customer service skills leave something to be desired. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.
Stars: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, Paul Beech
Votes: 61,921
Bill Bailey is a beautiful long-haired man.
11. Sick of It (2018–2020)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Tragi-comedy following middle-aged taxi driver Karl and the voice inside his head as he attempts to move on from his ex-girlfriend Zoe and care for his auntie Norma.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Edward MacLiam
Votes: 2,474
Karl Pilkington is a beautiful round-headed man.
12. Limmy's Show! (2009–2013)
TV-MA | Comedy
LIMMY'S SHOW is a Scottish comedy sketch show written, animated and directed by BRIAN LIMOND. The most blisteringly original sketch show on television. LIMMY goes to places other sketch ... See full summary »
Stars: Brian Limond, Debbie Welsh, Tom Brogan, Raymond Mearns
Votes: 2,105
Benny Harvey RIP. Miss ya big man, gone but nae forgotten.
13. The Good Place (2016–2020)
TV-PG | 1,303 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Four people and their otherworldly frienemy struggle in the afterlife to define what it means to be good.
Stars: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden
Votes: 189,314
Stephen Merchant was in one episode. I love it.
14. Peep Show (2003–2015)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Mark and Jez are a couple of twenty-something roommates who have nothing in common - except for the fact that their lives are anything but normal. Mayhem ensues as the pair strive to cope with day-to-day life.
Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Matt King, Olivia Colman
Votes: 66,572
This series makes me laugh as much as it makes me cringe in a good way. It is worryingly good at doing that.
15. Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy
Jimmy Carr finds humour in the darkest of places in this stand-up comedy special. This special features Jimmy's trademark dry, sardonic wit and includes some jokes which Jimmy calls "career enders".
Directors: Brian Klein, Amanda Baker | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 6,024
Haha, the funny comedy man made a joke that annoyed Twitter-tards. Legend.
16. Who Killed Captain Alex? (2010)
Not Rated | 64 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
Uganda's president gives Captain Alex an assignment to defeat the Tiger Mafia, but he gets killed in the process. Upon hearing the tragic news, his brother investigates to avenge Alex's death.
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Kakule William, Sserunya Ernest, G. Puffs, Kavubu Muhammed
Votes: 10,831
This is art. ART!
17. Toast of Tinseltown (2022– )
28 min | Comedy
Steven Toast is determined to win the recognition he mistakenly believes he deserves.
Stars: Matt Berry, Doon Mackichan, Fred Armisen, Tim Downie
Votes: 3,280
Matt Berry makes me happy.
18. After Life (2019–2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
After Tony's wife dies, his nice-guy persona is altered into an impulsive, devil-may-care attitude that takes his old world by storm.
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan
Votes: 153,216
Series 1 and 2 hit so damn hard.
19. Bad Education (2012–2024)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Comedy series about a teacher who is a bigger kid than the kids he teaches.
Stars: Layton Williams, Mathew Horne, Charlie Wernham, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,724
Reminds me of how terrible our education system is and explains a lot about how our school kids turn out so awful.
20. Back (2017– )
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
Sitcom following estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew as they vow to take over the family business following their father's death.
Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Louise Brealey, Penny Downie
Votes: 3,533
Basically Peep Show but not POV.
21. Jack Whitehall: At Large (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Fresh from hosting the Royal Variety Performance and starring in Bad Education and A League Of Their Own, this is your chance to catch Jack at his dynamic best.
Director: Brian Klein | Stars: Jack Whitehall, Jessica Louise Parkinson
Votes: 2,382
22. Man vs. Bee (2022)
TV-PG | 112 min | Short, Comedy, Family
A man finds himself at war with a bee while housesitting a luxurious mansion. Who will win, and what irreparable damage will be done in the process?
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Claudie Blakley, Jing Lusi, Julian Rhind-Tutt
Votes: 33,735
Basically a modern Mr. Bean.
23. The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Follows four friends and their antics during their final years of school.
Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 94,347
Bus Wanker. Enough said.
24. Young Sheldon (2017–2024)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Meet a child genius named Sheldon Cooper (already seen as an adult in The Big Bang Theory (2007)) and his family. Some unique challenges face Sheldon, who is socially impaired.
Stars: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Jim Parsons, Lance Barber
Votes: 102,169
Spin-off that's unironically better than the Source Material.
25. The Bad Education Movie (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy
Mr Wickers and his class go on one final school trip after they finish their GCSEs.
Director: Elliot Hegarty | Stars: Jack Whitehall, Charlie Wernham, Nikki Runeckles, Weruche Opia
Votes: 7,565
26. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 867,526
First few seasons were good, until it turned from nerdy Sit-Com to Rom-Com trash.
27. The Office (2001–2003)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager David Brent as they continue their daily lives.
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 123,130
UK one. I don't like the US one.
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