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Chappelle's Show

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2006
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
76K
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POPULARITY
2,706
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Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)
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Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.

  • Creators
    • Neal Brennan
    • Dave Chappelle
  • Stars
    • Dave Chappelle
    • Donnell Rawlings
    • Rudy Rush
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    76K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,706
    271
    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
    • Stars
      • Dave Chappelle
      • Donnell Rawlings
      • Rudy Rush
    • 116User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #76
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 16 nominations total

    Episodes33

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    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • Various…
    • 2004–2006
    Donnell Rawlings
    Donnell Rawlings
    • Announcer…
    • 2003–2004
    Rudy Rush
    Rudy Rush
    • Announcer…
    • 2003–2004
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Self…
    • 2004–2006
    Neal Brennan
    Neal Brennan
    • Self…
    • 2003–2006
    Yasiin Bey
    Yasiin Bey
    • Self - Musical Guest…
    • 2003–2004
    Randy Pearlstein
    • Various…
    • 2003–2006
    Melle Powers
    • Ashley 'Smashly' Evans…
    • 2003–2004
    Greer Barnes
    Greer Barnes
    • Dave's Friend…
    • 2003–2006
    Blaire Reinhard
    • Lil' Jon Announcer…
    • 2004
    Yoshio Mita
    • Asian Slave…
    • 2003–2004
    Paul Mooney
    Paul Mooney
    • Self…
    • 2003–2004
    Guillermo Diaz
    Guillermo Diaz
    • Scarface…
    • 2003–2006
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Kent Wallace…
    • 2003–2004
    Sophina Brown
    Sophina Brown
    • Clifton's Wife…
    • 2003–2004
    Questlove
    Questlove
    • Self…
    • 2004
    Bryan Olsen
    Bryan Olsen
    • Internet Music Guy…
    • 2003–2006
    Bill Burr
    Bill Burr
    • Billy…
    • 2004
    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
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    Reviewers say 'Chappelle's Show' tackles race, politics, and pop culture through humor and satire, making it groundbreaking yet polarizing. Dave Chappelle's boundary-pushing sketches address sensitive subjects, offering both hilarity and thought-provoking commentary. The show's use of racial stereotypes and political satire attracts both praise and criticism. While some find the content offensive, others appreciate its fearless exploration of societal norms. Chappelle's unique style has cemented the show's influence in comedy.
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    gluba2000

    GREAT Show!

    I know I've already commented on this show but I just feel like commenting on it again.

    I keep thinking but the writing for this show is genius!

    The cast is talented (especially Dave!) Dave can do an impression of (I'm sure) any celebrity!

    Donnel Rawlings is talented, Mooney is talented, Charlie Murphy is talented.

    If you haven't seen Chappelle's Show you don't know what you're missing out on!

    It is probably one of the best sketch comedy shows ever.

    It would be a real shame if Dave finally decided not to come back for a 3rd season...

    The show has everything , though...great cast, great sketches, great guests, great musical guests!

    If you haven't seen the show then damn! Get out there and watch it!!!
    whiteysopinion

    One of the funniest shows on TV

    This guy [see above] must be higher than Dave was on Half-Baked. Chappelle's Show is not only funny, but it's smart and irreverent too. When some people see it as sophomoric, Dave embraces that only to make fun of them. Look beneath the sometimes low-brow humor and you'll probably find a deep sociological statement. It must be funny to a lot of people because Dave just got PAID! I hope they can keep the show at the level it is now because it is simply hysterical, and the bits with Paul Mooney are brilliant. Richard Pryor himself watches the show and enjoys it, and if the funniest man ever likes it, Dave Chappelle must be doing something right.
    10Supermanfan-13

    Hilarious

    Chappelle's show is absolutely one of the funniest television shows I've ever seen! Dave is a flat out genius! I've never laughed out loud so much at one show in my life! There's literally not one episode that's not hilarious. I've watched every episode several times over and laugh just as much every time. Like many others here have already said, it's an absolute travesty that it only went for three seasons. It's not because it was canceled because it was one of the most popular shows on at the time, it's just that Dave didn't want to do anymore for some reason. Chappelle is one of the funniest comedians of this era and this is peak Chappelle at his best.
    makdaddy53

    Edgy, politically incorrect...hilarious

    Dave Chapelle is one of the funniest men alive. He's no George Carlin or Richard Pryor but they've had years to show their genius. Chapelle makes racist jokes but no group is exempt, everyone is a target, so for white people claiming he is racist he takes a lot of shots at black people too. This show is hilarious, It reminds me of Richard Pryor's short lived show, he manages to slip little things under the radar, and he is unapologetic about it, which makes it better. Charlie Murphy has proven that he is the funny Murphy, he's capitalizing on what Eddie once was, I see Charlie becoming just as famous if not more than his brother, Eddie edge has plummeted in the last couple years. Keep this show on Comedy Central
    radonner

    Genius

    I just reviewed the two season DVDs, in anticipation of the third season (alas postponed), and I have concluded that this is the funniest show on TV in a long time. Yes it's a little too edgy and risqué for some people, but those aren't the people who I give a >bleep!< about anyway.

    It's not just Dave who does it all; he has a great cast around him (Ashy Larry may be one of my favorites), gets major names to drop in (Anthony Anderson, Mos Def, Wyclef Jean) and to stay (Charlie Murphy), and his longer-serving characters are no less valid than the fresh ones (Tyrone the crack addict).

    It is not for the uptight; it is not for the close-minded. What he pokes fun at is stereotypes, and that's a taboo for many people today. The barriers that political correctness attempted to break down over the last 15 years is exposed by Chappelle in 24 episodes, showing the truth behind the masks that we all wear. Those of us strong enough to handle it find him refreshing and downright hilarious. Those who don't will face the consequences as they manifest themselves in myriad other, humorless ways.

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    • Trivia
      Charlie Murphy first showed the infamous Rick James sketch to his brother Eddie Murphy before audience tapings. Eddie enjoyed the sketch so much that the two watched it again.
    • Goofs
      In the third "When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong" skit, Brenda's last name changes from Johnston to Rounds.
    • Quotes

      Rick James: I'm Rick James, bitch!

    • Crazy credits
      Episode #204 began with the following disclaimer: "This episode of Chappelle's Show has been deemed more offensive than usual. Viewer discretion is advised." This was followed by a second screen: "Enjoy yourself, bitches. It's a celebration."
    • Alternate versions
      Club skit of the "Life in Slow motion" sketch, which was shown in second season, features a different music on DVD, as well as on syndication; probably due to legal issues.
    • Connections
      Featured in Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Hip-Hop
      Written & Performed by Dead Prez

      Courtesy of Loud Records/LLC

      (Chappelle's intro music)

      (uncredited)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Comedy Central
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Comedy Central
      • Marobru Inc.
      • Pilot Boy Productions
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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