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1. Jim Jefferies: Intolerant (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy
Between scenes from an excruciating date, Jim Jefferies digs into generational differences, his own bad habits and the shifting boundaries in comedy.
Director: Scott Zabielski | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 1,326
2. When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special (2018 TV Special)
48 min | Adventure, Family
After a mysterious Wish Pickle is delivered to Sesame Street, Elmo, Abby and Bert see their wishes to have jobs coming true; the three learn that if they believe in themselves and work hard... See full summary »
Director: Jack Jameson | Stars: Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Tyler Bunch, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Votes: 13
3. Best in Sex: 2020 AVN Awards (2020 TV Special)
News
Stars: Ramzi Abed, Abby Adams, Bobby Adore, Ashley Aleigh
Votes: 12
4. Best in Sex: 2019 AVN Awards (2019 TV Special)
90 min | News
Cardi B performs at this year's AVN Awards. The ceremony celebrates the biggest names in the adult entertainment industry and includes comedy segments along with an insider's look into the industry's premier trade show and expo.
Director: Gary Miller | Stars: Amber Alena, Britney Amber, Joanna Angel, Aiden Ashley
Votes: 82
5. Urzila Carlson: Overqualified Loser (2020 TV Special)
62 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Urzila Carlson keeps the crowd roaring with her thoughts on recasting "The Biggest Loser," sex tape regrets and boxed wine hangovers.
Director: Hayden Guppy | Star: Urzila Carlson
Votes: 149
6. Hot for My Name (2020 TV Special)
Comedy
Esther goes home to Skokie, Illinois to understand why her unique relationship with her parents motivated her to become a comedian. Documentary footage is intercut with stand-up, giving audiences a hilarious look into her origin story.
Director: Nicholaus Goossen | Stars: Priscilla Barnes, Brooke D'Orsay, Laura Dickinson, Casey Dolkas
Votes: 49
7. Best in Sex: 2017 AVN Awards (2017 TV Special)
87 min | News
Considered the industry's highest honor, the AVN Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in the world of adult entertainment in categories that recognize performers, directors, retailers... See full summary »
Director: Gary Miller | Stars: Amirah Adara, Asa Akira, Anikka Albrite, Britney Amber
Votes: 120
8. Eric Andre: Legalize Everything (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy
Eric Andre takes the stage in New Orleans and tackles flawed fast-food icons, the wonders of autofill and the bizarre choice for the "Cops" theme song.
Director: Eric Notarnicola | Star: Eric André
Votes: 1,410
9. Threat Level Midnight: The Movie (2019 TV Special)
25 min | Action, Comedy
After secret agent Michael Scarn (played by Steve Carell) is forced into retirement due to the death of his wife Catherine Zeta-Scarn, the President of the United States of America (played ... See full summary »
Director: Tucker Gates | Stars: Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Creed Bratton, Leslie David Baker
Votes: 1,134
10. Best in Sex: 2016 AVN Awards (2016 TV Special)
80 min | Talk-Show
The hottest adult stars and top adult movies are celebrated at this awards ceremony known as the "Oscars of porn" presented at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where everything ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Miller | Stars: Asa Akira, Anikka Albrite, Nadia Ali, Joanna Angel
Votes: 67
11. Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' (2019 TV Special)
66 min | Comedy
A one-night-only sitcom special hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear featuring live performances of two of Lear's most popular shows, 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'.
Directors: James Burrows, Andy Fisher | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ike Barinholtz, Ellie Kemper
Votes: 977
12. Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018 TV Special)
69 min | Documentary, Comedy
Australian comic Hannah Gadsby reshapes standard stand-up by pairing punchlines with personal revelations on gender, sexuality and childhood turmoil.
Directors: Jon Olb, Madeleine Parry | Star: Hannah Gadsby
Votes: 9,395
13. Hannah Gadsby: Douglas (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 72 min | Comedy
Hannah Gadsby ("Nanette") returns for her second stand-up special and shares her latest takes on popularity, identity, language, feminism and more.
Director: Madeleine Parry | Star: Hannah Gadsby
Votes: 2,052
14. John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (2019 TV Special)
70 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: John Mulaney, Alexander Bello, Tyler Bourke, Ava Briglia
Votes: 2,813
15. Mockingbird Lane (2012 TV Special)
40 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Grandpa Sam Dracula is essentially Dracula who assembled Herman because no man was good enough for his daughter Lily, a sexy vampiress. Lily's niece Marilyn the freak is actually normal and... See full summary »
Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Jerry O'Connell, Portia de Rossi, Charity Wakefield, Mason Cook
Votes: 3,890
16. Best in Sex: 2015 AVN Awards (2015 TV Special)
94 min | News
The hottest adult stars and top adult movies are celebrated at this awards ceremony at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where everything from Best Big Bust Release, Best Celebrity Sex Tape and Best Orgy are paid tribute to.
Director: Gary Miller | Stars: Farrah Laurel Abraham, Asa Akira, Anikka Albrite, August Ames
Votes: 64
17. Biography: Chris Farley - Anything for a Laugh (2019 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary
Comic Chris Farley breaks through as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and later stars in several iconic big-screen comedies, but behind his over-the-top stage presence lay insecurities deeply tied to his addictive personality.
Director: Brent Hodge | Stars: Tom Arnold, Dan Aykroyd, Gary Busey, John Farley
Votes: 115
18. Brendan Schaub: You'd Be Surprised (2019 TV Special)
65 min | Comedy, Horror
A modern-day renaissance man, Schaub is a former footballer, retired MMA fighter and current podcast host. Now, he adds another achievement to his resume. He takes to the stage to tell his tales in his first-ever stand-up comedy special.
Director: Jay Lafayette | Star: Brendan Schaub
Votes: 2,229
19. Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019 TV Special)
65 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis, and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in a defiant stand-up special filmed in Atlanta.
Director: Stan Lathan | Star: Dave Chappelle
Votes: 20,343
20. Live Aid (1985 TV Special)
960 min | Documentary, Music
The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
Directors: Vincent Scarza, Kenneth Shapiro | Stars: Bob Geldof, Bryan Adams, Stuart Adamson, Mo Amin
Votes: 2,002
21. Celebrity Game Face (2020 TV Special)
75 min | Game-Show
Kevin Hart and his wife challenge other celebrity couples to games that they can play in their own homes.
Stars: Wells Adams, Rebecca Crews, Terry Crews, Kevin Hart
Votes: 19
22. The Sound of Music Live! (2013 TV Special)
180 min | Biography, Drama, Family
A live telecast of the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
Directors: Rob Ashford, Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer, Laura Benanti, Christian Borle
Votes: 3,654
23. My Hero Academia: All Might Rising (2019 TV Special)
4 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A short special about All Might included with the Blu-ray/DVD release of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes.
Stars: Masamichi Kitada, Kenta Miyake, Mie Sonozaki, Akio Ôtsuka
Votes: 54
24. Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special (2017 TV Special)
54 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start making love.
Directors: Scott Aukerman, Akiva Schaffer | Stars: Michael Bolton, Sarah Shahi, Adam Scott, Matthew Kimbrough
Votes: 1,807
25. London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012 TV Special)
352 min | Sport
The world's best all-round sporting event returns in 2012, this time in London, and England's capital has a lot in store.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Darius Alexander, Kirstie Abbott, Afia Abusham, Sarah Jane Adams
Votes: 2,752
26. Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall (2020 TV Special)
TV-PG | 85 min | Music
Backed by a full band and a ready wit, actor Ben Platt opens up a very personal songbook onstage - numbers from his debut LP, "Sing to Me Instead."
Directors: Alex Timbers, Sam Wrench | Stars: Ben Platt, Crystal Monee Hall, Kojo Littles, Allen René Louis
Votes: 275
27. Ricky Gervais: Humanity (2018 TV Special)
79 min | Comedy
Live performance of British comedian Ricky Gervais filmed in London's Eventim Apollo.
Director: John L. Spencer | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 13,662
28. George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy
Comedian George Lopez tackles the future and the past of Latinx culture in America, touching on immigration, his tough relatives, aging and much more.
Director: Troy Miller | Star: George Lopez
Votes: 272
29. Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with his take on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace.
Director: Joe DeMaio | Star: Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 3,747
30. The Oscars (2020 TV Special)
170 min | Music
The 92nd Academy Awards for film achievements in 2019 are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Charlize Theron, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie
Votes: 817
31. Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times' (2019 TV Special)
63 min | Comedy
Live performances of classic holiday-themed episodes from Norman Lear's hit shows "All in the Family" and "Good Times."
Directors: Andy Fisher, Pamela Fryman | Stars: Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, John Amos, Martin Short
Votes: 192
32. Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983 TV Special)
18A | 69 min | Comedy
Eddie Murphy's raunchy, raucous stand-up comedy routine is captured for posterity on this tape.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Argiro, Gus Loundermon, Brian O'Neal
Votes: 15,963
33. The Disney Family Singalong (2020 TV Special)
Family, Musical
Ryan Seacrest hosts a nationwide singalong event featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes; onscreen lyrics allow viewers to sing along.
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Erin Andrews, Joshua Bassett, Beyoncé
Votes: 192
34. Jim Jefferies: Freedumb (2016 TV Special)
86 min | Comedy
Jim Jefferies talks about family life and challenges the idea of American freedom live on stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 4,633
35. The Disney Family Singalong Volume 2 (2020 TV Special)
Family, Musical
Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes. Special guests include John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, and Katy Perry.
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Lindsay Arnold, Alan Bersten, Sabrina Carpenter
Votes: 74
36. 2020 Golden Globe Awards (2020 TV Special)
134 min | Comedy
Awards ceremony celebrating the best in TV and film. Ricky Gervais hosts.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Douglas
Votes: 566
37. Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now (2018 TV Special)
70 min | Comedy
The gleefully irreverent Jefferies skewers "grabby" celebrities, political hypocrisy and his own ill-advised career moves in a brash stand-up special.
Director: Scott Zabielski | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 3,286
38. Bill Burr: Paper Tiger (2019 TV Special)
67 min | Comedy
Bill Burr unloads on outrage culture, male feminism, cultural appropriation, robot sex and more in a blistering stand-up special shot in London.
Director: Mike Binder | Star: Bill Burr
Votes: 7,761
39. The Oscars (2018 TV Special)
187 min | Comedy, Music
The 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, celebrates the film industry's biggest achievements for the year 2017.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Margot Robbie, Zendaya, Christopher Nolan
Votes: 1,406
40. Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump (2011 TV Special)
65 min | Comedy
Billionaire Donald Trump is roasted on Comedy Central by Jeffrey Ross, Seth MacFarlane, Gilbert Gottfried, Whitney Cummings, Snoop Dogg, Larry King, Marlee Matlin, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Lisa Lampanelli and Anthony Jeselnic.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Donald Trump, Seth MacFarlane, Whitney Cummings, Marlee Matlin
Votes: 1,996
41. A Very Murray Christmas (2015 TV Special)
56 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Bill Murray worries no one will show up to his TV show due to a terrible snowstorm in New York City.
Director: Sofia Coppola | Stars: Bill Murray, Paul Shaffer, Michael Cera, George Clooney
Votes: 13,537
42. Beyoncé: Lemonade (2016 TV Special)
46 min | Music
A view of a woman's journey through life.
Directors: Beyoncé, Kahlil Joseph, Dikayl Rimmasch, Todd Tourso, Jonas Åkerlund, Melina Matsoukas, Mark Romanek | Stars: Beyoncé, Brittani Alexander, Jasmine Badie, Fulani Bahati
Votes: 2,393
43. Amy Schumer: Growing (2019 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Amy Schumer's live stand-up set performed in Chicago where she jokes about marriage, pregnancy and personal growth.
Director: Amy Schumer | Star: Amy Schumer
Votes: 3,326
44. 8:46 (2020 TV Special)
27 min | Short, Comedy
Dave Chappelle addresses George Floyd's death and racial injustice in a stand-up special filmed in Ohio.
Star: Dave Chappelle
Votes: 1,005
45. Jim Jefferies: BARE (2014 TV Special)
77 min | Comedy
Covers topics from gun control to family values.
Director: Shannon Hartman | Star: Jim Jefferies
Votes: 4,690
46. Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (2017 TV Special)
57 min | Comedy
Three minutes into her set, Amy Schumer claims that all good comedians have a "leather special," where they wear all leather and regret it later in their careers--this is hers. Amy muses on... See full summary »
Director: Amy Schumer | Stars: Amy Schumer, Kim Caramele
Votes: 9,120
47. 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating: Dave Chappelle (2020 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy
An all-star lineup of entertainers salute and celebrate the career achievements of comedian Dave Chappelle, the recipient of the 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The event ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Robinson | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Mohammed Amer, Aziz Ansari, Erykah Badu
Votes: 1,108
48. Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Bo Burnham tackles life, death, sexuality, hypocrisy, mental illness and Pringles cans in his dazzling new stand-up special.
Directors: Bo Burnham, Christopher Storer | Star: Bo Burnham
Votes: 8,015
49. Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017 TV Special)
64 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: 9,018
50. WrestleMania 36 (2020 TV Special)
383 min | Action, Drama, Sport
WrestleMania 36 is the upcoming, 36th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw and SmackDown brands.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Brock Lesnar, Drew Galloway, Bill Goldberg, Adam Scherr
Votes: 368