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1. Ricky Stanicky (2024)

R | 113 min | Comedy

When three childhood best friends pull a prank that goes wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, they still use the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior.

Director: Peter Farrelly | Stars: Zac Efron, John Cena, Andrew Santino, Riley Stiles

Votes: 42,821

2. Spy (2015)

R | 120 min | Action, Comedy

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent diabolical global disaster.

Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Jason Statham

Votes: 259,402 | Gross: $110.83M

3. Saving Silverman (2001)

PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

A pair of buddies conspire to save their best friend from marrying the wrong woman.

Director: Dennis Dugan | Stars: Jason Biggs, Steve Zahn, Jack Black, Amanda Peet

Votes: 42,729 | Gross: $19.35M

4. Round and Round (2023 TV Movie)

TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Rachel's stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents' Hanukkah party. Can Zach, the "nice boy" Grandma's trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow?

Director: Stacey N. Harding | Stars: Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg, Rick Hoffman, Nicole Oliver

Votes: 1,242

5. Totally F***ed Up (1993)

TV-MA | 78 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Six queer teenagers struggle to get along with each other and with life in the face of varying obstacles.

Director: Gregg Araki | Stars: James Duval, Roko Belic, Susan Behshid, Jenee Gill

Votes: 3,955 | Gross: $0.10M

6. Dudley Do-Right (1999)

PG | 77 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

The inept Canadian Mountie Dudley Do-Right chases after villain Snidely Whiplash and woos girlfriend Nell Fenwick.

Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alfred Molina, Eric Idle

Votes: 11,401 | Gross: $9.69M

7. Is It Just Me? (2010)

Unrated | 93 min | Comedy, Romance

A socially shunned columnist finds his romantic match online, but messaging under the wrong account causes his sleazy roommate's picture to be forwarded, creating an identity mix-up.

Director: J.C. Calciano | Stars: Nicholas Downs, David Loren, Adam Huss, Michelle G. O'Neil

Votes: 3,391

8. The Formula (2014)

Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

"The Formula" is the story of Quinn and Graham, two engineering students who discover a mathematical formula to pick up women with ease. Quinn is a hopeless romantic who falls head over ... See full summary »

Directors: Thomas Beecher, Joe Clarke | Stars: Brandon Baker, Mike Schminke, Sasha Jackson, Reginald VelJohnson

Votes: 756

9. Alex and the Handyman (2017)

14 min | Short, Comedy

When Alex, a precious nine-year-old boy, develops a crush on Jared, the moody twenty-five-year-old handyman who works in the mansion where he lives, he will stop at nothing to get his attention.

Director: Nicholas Colia | Stars: Keaton Nigel Cooke, Aaron Luis Profumo, Hogan Gorman, Silvio Canihuante

Votes: 148

10. A Friend of Dorothy (1994)

Not Rated | 33 min | Drama, Short

Winston arrives at NYU as a freshman, knowing he's gay and wondering where that fact will lead him. He falls hard for Tom, his temporary roommate who's soon to leave for L.A., and it's a ... See full summary »

Director: Raoul O'Connell | Stars: Raoul O'Connell, Ann Russo, Kevin McClatchy, Greg Lauren

Votes: 391

11. Vito (2011)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of Vito Russo, founding father of the gay liberation movement, author of "The Celluloid Closet," and vociferous AIDS activist in the 1980s.

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Phyllis Antonellis, George Bancroft, Richard Barrios, Edmund Bergler

Votes: 776

12. Superstar in a Housedress (2004)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

"Jackie Curtis is not a drag queen. Jackie is an artist. A pioneer without a frontier." -- Andy Warhol. Superstar in a Housedress examines the life and legend of Warhol transvestite ... See full summary »

Director: Craig Highberger | Stars: Peter Allen, Paul Ambrose, Michael André, Penny Arcade

Votes: 171 | Gross: $0.03M

13. The Butch Factor (2009)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary

A multicultural examination of modern gay male society and how masculinity is expected, defined, accepted, and expanded.

Director: Christopher Hines | Stars: Christopher Hines, Jason Hefley, H.T. Bennett, Junior Buendia

Votes: 256

14. Oh Happy Day (2007)

Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two guys battle through the consequences of having had a one-night stand just before they started working together, and learn that to make a relationship work, you have to reveal everything... See full summary »

Director: Ian Poitier | Stars: Christopher Colquhoun, Jo Smith, Pooky Quesnel, Gerald Lepkowski

Votes: 331

15. Love Free or Die (2012)

Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary

A documentary on Gene Robinson, the openly gay bishop who set a precedent in New Hampshire state politics, and the battle for LGBT people to receive full acceptance in the faith.

Director: Macky Alston | Star: Gene Robinson

Votes: 111

16. A Planet Comicon Panel with Helen Slater (2011 Video)

43 min | Short, Talk-Show

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Stars: Kirk Chritton, Helen Slater

17. The Ben Stiller Show (1992–1995)
Episode: With James Doohan (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Special guest star JAMES DOOHAN ("Star Trek") joins the cast to introduce several comedy sketches. Sketches include: Legends Of Springsteen; Amish Studs; Michael Pheret,Talent Agency with Run-DMC; Legends Of Springsteen, Part 2;

Directors: John Fortenberry, Paul Miller, Troy Miller, Ben Stiller | Stars: Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk

Votes: 56

18. The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
Episode: Flip (1998)

TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy

Larry, Hank, Arthur and the staff prepare for, and put on, Larry's last show.

Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Penny Johnson Jerald

Votes: 304

19. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: The She-Creature (1997)

TV-14 | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Pearl and Bobo plot their escape from the Observers' planet while the SOL crew is subjected to a dark, dreary tale of hypnotism, murder, and chesty amphibians.

Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl

Votes: 424

20. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Educating Fran (1997)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Fran visits Maggie's school and gets into a relationship with her Jewish philosophy teacher.

Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 285

21. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: One False Mole and You're Dead (1998)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Fran has a run-in with actress Margo Lange, who is starring in one of Maxwell's plays, when she discovers that her famous mole is a fake.

Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 287

22. Soap (1977–1981)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1977)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

NFL quarterback Dennis Phillips turns out to be Jodie's boyfriend; Danny makes several hilarious attempts on Burt's life while the oblivious victim is happily making a sandwich.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon

Votes: 167

23. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode: Surprise, Surprise (2004)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Hyde is upset when he discovers his new sister Angie has started dating Kelso; Donna agrees to help out Red's falling Business by plugging it on the radio.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson

Votes: 696

24. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Fagmalion Part 2: Attack of the Clones (2003)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Romance

Will and Jack continue their campaign to adapt Karen's awkward cousin to his new way of life but their flamboyant efforts to help him only remind Will of his own clumsy experiences when he came out.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 286

25. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: He's Come Undone (2000)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Erotic dreams about Grace send Will to a therapist, who seems more interested in Grace. Meanwhile Jack and Karen clash over her treatment of Rosario.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 365

26. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Hocus Focus (2002)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

After Will wins a portrait session at a charity auction, he takes Grace to pose for a notoriously eccentric celebrity photographer.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 310

27. Not Going Out (2006– )
Episode: Holiday Share (2019)

TV-MA | Comedy

Lee and Lucy decide to take charge of their weekend away when Anna and Toby claim the upstairs bedroom.

Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Hugh Dennis, Abigail Cruttenden

Votes: 110

28. The Ben Shapiro Sunday Exclusive (2018– )
Bret Easton Ellis (2019 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

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Stars: Ben Shapiro, Bret Easton Ellis

Votes: 14

29. The Kill Count (2017– )
Episode: The Witch (2015) Kill Count (2019)

TV-MA | 19 min | Comedy, Horror

The kills of the movie The Witch (2015) are broken down and analyzed.

Director: James A. Janisse | Star: James A. Janisse

Votes: 23

30. Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
James Woods Is Back, Donny Deutsch Gets Cancelled, Optimism Is High (2020 Podcast Episode)

56 min | News

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Star: Scott Adams

31. Josiah Rises (2018– )
Episode: Democrats Convention Is A Cringe DISASTER! Even Hollywood Thinks It's Bad! (2020)

Talk-Show

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Director: Josiah Swanson | Stars: Josiah Swanson, Billy Porter

32. Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016–2023)
Episode: Episode dated 27 August 2020 (2020)

News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Tucker Carlson, Richard Grenell, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Lockhart

33. YellowFlash 2 (2018– )
Episode: EPIC FAIL! Disney Hocus Pocus 2 actor DESTROYED by ANGRY moms over STUPID formula take! (2022)

Comedy, News, Talk-Show

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Star: Yellow Flash

34. The Great North (2021– )
Episode: Woodfellas Adventure (2022)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Wolf uncovers a secret about the Cavalcade of Ships parade that could change everything.

Directors: Will Strode, Paul Scarlata | Stars: Nick Offerman, Jenny Slate, Will Forte, Dulcé Sloan

Votes: 140

35. Partners (2012–2013)
Episode: Pilot (2012)

Comedy, Romance

Although they could not be more different, Louis and Joe are lifelong friends and partners in an architecture firm. Their "bromance" is tested when Joe gets engaged to Ali and Louis is in a new relationship with Wyatt.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Michael Urie, David Krumholtz, Sophia Bush, Brandon Routh

Votes: 108

36. The New Normal (2012–2013)
Episode: Pardon Me (2012)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Thanks for nothing.

Director: Max Winkler | Stars: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood

Votes: 124

37. Black and White on Star Wars (2018– )
Episode: The Offspring BOYCOTT THEIR FANS over Dylan Mulvaney's Bud Light Backlash?! Bette Midler NUTS! (2023)

TV-14 | News

The Offspring BOYCOTT THEIR FANS over Dylan Mulvaney's Bud Light Backlash?. Bette Midler NUTS on Easter Sunday. Bruce Springsteen band mate Steven Van Zandt loses his mind on social media.

Star: Larry Rhodes

38. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
The Origins of the Anti-Human Depopulation Agenda (2023 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

Matt Walsh delves into the historical roots of the left's "anti-human agenda" aimed at depopulation. He sheds light on a little-known, rarely discussed document that marks the beginning of this movement.

Director: Mark Jones | Star: Matt Walsh

Votes: 15

39. Anger Management (2012–2014)
Episode: Charlie and the Last Temptation of Eugenio (2014)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Charlie tries to use Jennifer to play a trick an old friend who has become a priest, and another man could ruin Lacey and Patrick's sham wedding plans.

Director: Bob Koherr | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Shawnee Smith, Laura Bell Bundy, Noureen DeWulf

Votes: 162

40. The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015–2023)
Episode: Neve Campbell/Jay and Mark Duplass/Gwen Stefani (2016)

TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Neve Campbell (House of Cards (2013)); Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass (Animals. (2016) and Togetherness (2015)). Also: Gwen Stefani performs.

Director: Glenn F. Clements | Stars: James Corden, Neve Campbell, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass

41. Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011– )
Episode: Penn and Teller Rip for Your Pleasure (2016)

TV-PG | Comedy, Game-Show, Mystery

Magicians looking to fool Penn and Teller this time: Joseph Reohm pulls drinking glasses out of thin air, Brent Braun does a card-finding trick, Chris Rose offers Teller and Alyson a chance... See full summary »

Stars: Charles Bach, Charles Bach, Brent Braun, Alyson Hannigan

Votes: 39

42. Lorraine (2001– )
Episode: Episode dated 31 October 2016 (2016)

55 min | Talk-Show

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Stars: Lorraine Kelly, Sarah Hadland, Lisa Snowdon, Katie Nicholl

43. Inside No. 9 (2014–2024)
Episode: The Bill (2017)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A group of friends go out for tapas after a day of golfing; but tempers escalate quickly when they can't agree on how to settle the bill. Who will pay the ultimate price?

Director: Guillem Morales | Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Ellie White, Steve Pemberton, Jason Watkins

Votes: 2,066

44. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Diane Keaton (2017)

106 min | Documentary

Actress Diane Keaton is honored with the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award in a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Diane Keaton, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Reese Witherspoon

Votes: 42

45. Vegas: The City the Mob Made (2009)
Episode: Las Vegas - America's Third City (2009)

Documentary, Crime, History

In the 21st Century, Vegas must uphold its reputation as one of America's most famous cities.

Director: Ron Meyer | Stars: Michael Green, Bob Faiss, Mike Weatherford, Steve Miller

46. The Ben Shapiro Show (2015– )
Trump on the Brink of a Big Win (2017 Podcast Episode)

51 min | News, Talk-Show

More dirt comes out about Matt Lauer. The Dems finally throw John Conyers under the bus. John McCain announces that he will vote for the tax bill.

Star: Ben Shapiro

47. Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode: Poor Little Rich Girl (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

The Carringtons' move from a wedding to a funeral; Steven steps in to help Sam; Jeff declares war.

Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Nathalie Kelley, James Mackay, Robert Christopher Riley

Votes: 731

48. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: Royal Visit (2018)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Haley's brilliant astrophysicist boyfriend and Alex's simple but heroic fireman hunk meet the family. Jay and Gloria meet Joe's pal's perfect parents. On couples retreat, anechoic chamber traumatizes Mitch and Cam meets his baseball idol.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 1,445