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Chappelle's Show

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2006
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
76K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,977
311
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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    76K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,977
    311
    • 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

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    Chappelle's Show Season 2 Uncensored!

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    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • Various…
    Donnell Rawlings
    Donnell Rawlings
    • Announcer…
    Rudy Rush
    Rudy Rush
    • Announcer…
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
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    Neal Brennan
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    Yasiin Bey
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    Randy Pearlstein
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    • Ashley 'Smashly' Evans…
    Greer Barnes
    Greer Barnes
    • Dave's Friend…
    Blaire Reinhard
    • Lil' Jon Announcer…
    Yoshio Mita
    • Asian Slave…
    Paul Mooney
    Paul Mooney
    • Self…
    Guillermo Diaz
    Guillermo Diaz
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    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Kent Wallace…
    Sophina Brown
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    • Clifton's Wife…
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    Questlove
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    Bryan Olsen
    Bryan Olsen
    • Internet Music Guy…
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    Bill Burr
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    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
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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)

    User reviews116

    Featured review

    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.
    • whiteysopinion
    • Aug 9, 2004
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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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