The 50 Best Netflix Original Stand-Up Comedy Specials

Comedy be a clear priority for Netflix . Since 2012 , the streaming service has premiered more than 50 original stand-up shows from big-name comedian , with the likes of Amy Schumer and Trevor Noah debuting specials , plus Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle set to arrive soon .

Then which Netflix originals promise comedy gold ? There are some you can add to the ass of the queue , while the majority be guarantee to redeem an hr of gag .

50 . Theo Von ,No Crime( February 26 , 2016 )

Good word cost , Von has a Netflix original stand-up peculiar . Bad news is that it ‘s very poorly place and there is n’t a whole lot entertain or redeeming about it , though it do rank high than Ralphie May ’ sUnrulyand Mike Epps ’Don ’ t Remove It Personal, which fall in at No . 51 and 52 on this top 50 rundown . Do n’t take it personal ?

49 . Anjelah Johnson ,Not Fancy( October 1 , 2015 )

The bunch appear to revel her and maybe she ‘s your cup of coffee , but this display went down like decaf . She treat Liam Neeson , Starbucks , and European travel , but like decaf , it ‘s a poor substitute for the literal thing and will lead you ready for bed .

48 . Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy ,We ‘ve Been Guess( August 26 , 2016 )

Foxworthy exist even solid as he present a dose of redneck humor and decries America ‘s culture of lawsuits , but Larry , who goes second , must receive forget to need his Prilosec . It ‘s somewhat much what you ‘d expect from the pair , which is great if that ‘s what you need ; otherwise , not a lot you have n’t find before .

47 . Russell Peters ,Nearly Famous( October 7 , 2016 )

Peters is a seriously funny dude and talented accent artist , but his material in this special does a disservice to his capacity as a performer . He open by serve some racial barbs at audience member and goes back to that well throughout . Not crazy , just disappoint .

46 . David Cross ,Build America Great Again( August 5 , 2016 )

As the display ‘s title suggest , the heavily bearded and bespectacled Cross focus on the 2016 US presidential campaign , the raise of “ ostentatious billionaire ” Donald Trump , and the now-president ‘s fantastical policy proposals . The display own its minute , but overall Cross meanders , and some of his darkness does n’t quite state with the hearing .

45 . Doug Benson ,Doug Dynasty( November 6 , 2014 )

The perpetually stoned comic hold some funny sentiment on dueling piano saloon , the mystery of Stanley Steemer , and weed , of course . Some fan interaction : Benson reads actual audience member pinch he ‘s received during the show and supply some funny commentary on comments on his own performance .

44 . Chris Tucker ,Chris Tucker Live( July 10 , 2015 )

This particular is the stand-up equivalent of a bucket of popcorn : fun to use up but finally not memorable and a bit miss in nutritional value . Degree for stamina as the tireless Tucker performs for a good 90 minutes , hitting some high notes ( figuratively and literally ) along the way .

43 . Russell Peters ,Notorious( October 14 , 2013 )

Peters ‘ accents and pitch are great , but this special tone unnecessarily heavy on dick jokes and interview interaction . Most of the set you ‘ll require to find his fastball ; or else , he maintain confuse dust .

42 . John Hodgman ,Ragnarok( June 20 , 2013 )

Hodgman cost likely best make out as the lowly PC in Apple ‘s “ Get a Mac ” drive , which he points out correct away . In this display , Hodgman plays a deranged millionaire , and matter get a bit weird in what feels less like stand-up and more like a one-man turn . A real weird , amuse one-man fun with musical interlude .

41 . Chelsea Handler ,Uganda Be Kidding Me( October 10 , 2014 )

Manager prove that her comedic chops be still on level in this peculiar , which coincided with her book of the same epithet . She shares painting and problems from traveling to Africa , and vents about weird ejaculation faces and unoriginal dirty lecture .

40 . Jimmy Carr ,Funny Business( March 18 , 2016 )

He ‘s vulgar , lean , and British — essentially the anti-Jim Gaffigan . It ‘s mostly peculiar , but occasionally the vulgarity seem designed only to live vulgar , quite than to make laughs . The one-liner artist portion a elaborate story of his sexual proclivities and describes a condition he call “ joke Tourette ‘s . ”

39 . Reggie Watts ,Spatial( December 6 , 2016 )

Wow . This one is n’t your typical comedy peculiar , and that ‘s a good matter . The leader of James Corden ’ secLate Late Showhas a stove of gift , from beatboxing to an weird ability to spin nonsense into art . Watt spoofs hardcore singer and sings a bit himself with some patronage as the show alternate between his stand-up and sideshows , including a goofy sitcom called “ Crowe ‘s Nest . ” This show is likely good use up in a nation that make approved marijuana for recreational use .

38 . Chris D’Elia ,Incorrigible( April 17 , 2015 )

D’Elia has a good crowd , but likely no ace has more fun than the giggly D’Elia himself . The early star of NBC ‘sUndateabledish on sad gigs early in his stand-up career , man ‘s insatiable desire for sex , and malcontented Russians ( with a great impersonation ) .

37 . Cedric the Entertainer ,Live from the Ville( September 16 , 2016 )

This is the only Netflix special to open with a 25-member march band . Overall , it ‘s an entertaining ( get it ? ! ) hr as the veteran comic/actor twirls riffs on Hollywood weight loss , undertake to decipher Snapchat , and Barack Obama ‘s final days in office .

36 . Bo Burnham ,Make Happy( June 3 , 2016 )

Bo Burnham live a talented performer , and his special has , perhaps thanks to his age ( he was 25 whenMake Happytaped ) , glow review on Netflix . But it ‘s not for everyone . Heavy on the song shtick , it ‘s a “ very planned , to the news , to the motion ” display , as Burnham puts it .

35 . Amy Schumer ,The Leather Special( March 7 , 2017 )

Schumer has pull in a lot of haters as she ‘s move up into the upper echelon of Hollywood , which cost n’t surprising since she ‘s outspoken and unfiltered . She also get up to fame because she can be very curious . This one check the standard Schumer comedy buffet : sex , blow job , some bathroom joke , and the odor of her vagina . It has its second , but equal mostly redundant .

34 . Dana Carvey ,Straight White Male , 60( November 4 , 2016 )

TheSaturday Night Livealum looks a pile like Shaggy and is exactly as funny as when you meet him final , whenever that exist . Carvey spends a well chunk of time on fatherhood , riffing on teenagers ‘ typically ill-conceived plans and the mode they fire what they do n’t care as a “ cluster of fucking bullshit . ”

33 . Iliza Shlesinger ,Confirmed Kills( September 23 , 2016 )

In the more late of Shlesinger ‘s two Netflix specials , she revisits her hilarious “ party goblin ” bit and dips back into dating horror and binge-drinking tale . She finds a better stride later with material on millennials interacting with the Greatest Generation . Her earlierFreezing Hotreach a higher level .

32 . Aziz Ansari ,Live at Madison Square Garden( March 6 , 2015 )

Possibly it ‘s the lack of intimacy that comes with playing an area meet with 12,000 people , but this Ansari show exactly is n’t as strong as his early Netflix special ,Buried Alive. Yet with B textile he ‘s an A performer on subject like the failure of salad and vegetable , being single , and text messaging .

31 . Nick Offerman ,American Ham( December 12 , 2014 )

Offerman styled and structured his special a bit otherwise than the repose of the lot here . The good claim of the woodworking enthusiast ‘s display isAmerican Ham : 10 Tips for a Prosperous Spirit. It ‘s slower-paced but however entertaining , like an old wooden roller coaster .

30 . Jen Kirkman ,I ‘m Gon na Die Alone ( And I Feel Fine )( May 22 , 2015 )

The longtime writer and on-air contributor forChelsea Latelycombines firm material and impeccable timing to explain how families ruin weddings . It ‘s a convincing type . Kirkman also share a report about the time she impressed a 20-year-old with her bachelorette cougar pad , and pokes fun at parent who pattern toddler empowerment .

29 . Jen Kirkman ,Just Keep Livin ‘ ?( January 2 , 2017 )

Another Kirkman ! One special is n’t discernibly well than the early , so it made sense to pile them — either you ‘ll like both or neither . In this 2017 dispatch , she break down the benefits and limitations of meditation , explores human procreation , and reveals the inspiration for her unironic ankle tattoo .

28 . Chelsea Peretti ,One of the Greats( November 14 , 2014 )

TheBrooklyn Nine-Ninestar brings her act to San Francisco to discuss frustrate unwanted hugs , the difference between “ vomit ” and “ bastard ” families , and encounter negative material about yourself on the internet . Peretti delivers solid experimental mood punctuated with even better timing .

27 . Brent Morin ,I ‘m Brent Morin( December 1 , 2015 )

Absurd and entertaining textile serve us forgive theUndateableactor for crack himself up on level . This equal self-deprecating comedy at its best . Morin lays it on thick with the penis gag , so come ready .

26 . Gabriel Iglesias ,I ‘m Sorry for What I State When I Was Hungry( December 20 , 2016 )

Folks who like the cynical or blue acts may not take to Iglesias , but think about the entire family requires skills . Employ a range of sounds and expressions , the comedian is like a one-man , alive version of aSimpsonsepisode . His hour-and-a-half-long peculiar is fully load , and reveals Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘s secret for efficiently meeting and greeting dozens of fan .

25 . Craig Ferguson ,I ‘m Hither to Aid( March 15 , 2013 )

Toward the goal of a decade as the ( somewhat underappreciated ) horde of CBS ‘The Late Late Show, the Scottish comic call on in a high-energy set on subjects as diverse as aura massages and Dr. Phil ‘s medical certificate .

24 . Katherine Ryan ,In Trouble( February 14 , 2017 )

The Canada-born , UK-based comic makes being queer face effortless as she jokes about parenting , pets , what US immigration to Canada might look like , and casually flirts with an hearing member .

23 . Jim Gaffigan ,Cinco( January 10 , 2017 )

Cincomight exist Gaffigan ‘s fifth-funniest particular . He dial back his trademark Church Lady-like inner voice for a solid round of PG-rated comedy . But for a veteran , “ fifth-funniest ” is even a must-watch — Gaffigan has set the bar real high for himself .

22 . Hannibal Buress ,Comedy Camisado( February 5 , 2016 )

Like Gaffigan ‘sCinco,Comedy Camisadois n’t Buress at his finest ( he ca n’t in every circle ) , but a misplaced jab from Hannibal even so delivers a serious punch .

21 . Cristela Alonzo ,Low Classy( January 24 , 2017 )

Netflix unveiled this special shortly after Donald Trump ‘s inauguration so the Texas-born Mexican comedian ‘s shaft about the new chairman ‘s impending wall ( or fence ) along the US-Mexico edge stung even hard . Alonzo goes beyond politics and talk about develop up with an immigrant mother raising a family too short to have allergies . She too hilariously hit on some frustrating trouble that are today obsolete , like having to buy a CD for just one song .

20 . Bill Burr ,Walk Your Way Out( January 31 , 2017 )

Total from the wave of 2017 specials , the extra-cynical Burr trots out a fresh parade of frightful affair , include a dreadful but seemingly plausible method for population dominance and why Joseph Stalin come overshadowed by Adolf Hitler . It ‘s classic Burr , entire of rage , exasperation , and that kind-of-deranged spirit on his side .

19 . Colin Quinn ,The New York Story( November 18 , 2016 )

The history-minded Quinn remove a ( figurative ) tour through the city ‘s respective inhabitant and vice . It ‘s conversational , authentic , and funny , in Quinn ‘s typical style . Now , from a previousSNL“ Weekend Update ” anchor to a current one …

18 . Michael Che ,Matter( November 25 , 2016 )

It ‘s not an original observation , but Che seems more in his element when riffing from his memory bank on stage than from cue card put up in movement of the “ Weekend Update ” desk onSaturday Night Live. In this November 2016 special , the comic cleverly treat a range of social and political matter , like gun dominance , homophobia , and President Trump .

17 . Patton Oswalt ,Talking for Applaud( April 22 , 2016 )

The veteran tells the tale of the worst set he ever own , in Roanoke , Virginia in 1990 . It ‘s mostly been up from thither , as the jovial-while-enraged Oswalt explains with a gift for storytelling and relatable punch job .

16 . Aziz Ansari ,Buried Alive( November 1 , 2013 )

The experimental tactician arrest it in this one , compared with the funny-but-not-quite-as-great 2015 follow-up ,Live at Madison Square Garden. In his frenetic , giggle , eyes-wide-open fashion , Ansari riffs on parent of young youngster , marriage , and how incredibly stir mass come when they find magic tricks .

15 . Anthony Jeselnik ,Thinking and Prayers( October 16 , 2015 )

On degree , Jeselnik is an unapologetically offensive jerk . Possibly in real living , too — but on degree , the hostility is so offensive it ‘s curious . If you ‘re down for vulgar that margin on obnoxious , look no further .

14 . Demetri Martin ,Live ( at the Time )( August 14 , 2015 )

Martin equal like a funny IV with a steady drip of one-liners that bounce around subject . [ Drip ] fajitas ! [ Drip ] No . 1 pencil ! He goes all over . Soft-spoken and dry , he ‘s like a youthful Steven Wright who can as well whip out a guitar and harmonica before it ‘s all said and do .

13 . Ali Wong ,Baby Cobra( May 6 , 2016 )

Wong turned a baby bulge into a visual gag about pregnancy , conception , and alarming instant of womanhood in this one-of-a-kind special . The comic serves it up with two helpings of crass , reach heavily on racial subject and bodily affair .

12 . Joe Rogan ,Triggered( October 21 , 2016 )

The UFC observer , podcaster , and formerNewsRadioco-star goes back to his comedian source for a high-impact performance that covers marijuana edibles in the pattern of sticky bears , time-traveling selfie takers , and the necessity of lying to children . Rogan admits early that he ‘s not sober up , although he function in a high gear for a guy who ‘s vary his brain chemistry .

11 . Jim Jefferies ,Freedumb( July 1 , 2016 )

The large Australian ‘s nearly recent peculiar give some time to what make the early one then popular : his full-throated rant against guns and gunman fan ‘ main argument in favor of firearms . Jefferies live firm in his delivery as he also dabbles in Bill Cosby ‘s “ methodology , ” anti-vaxxers , and his all-around bad behavior .

10 . Trevor Noah ,Afraid of the Dark( February 21 , 2017 )

The Daily Showhorde ‘s voice and dialect game is on point for this show covering New York City dwellers ‘ extraordinary religion in traffic light , British colonialism , and the deeply misguided male admonishment “ do n’t be a pussy . ” Noah exist at his serious when converse between a pair of characters he ‘s acting , like when Nelson Mandela aim a youthful Barack Obama on how to address like a future dark chairman .

9 . Tom Segura ,Mostly Account( January 8 , 2016 )

The pot-bellied father-to-be gag about obese people and his aversion to becoming the “ fat papa . ” He ‘s cynical , curious , and a bit twisted in this 75-minute installment of floor .

8 . Bill Burr ,You People Equal All the Same( August 16 , 2012 )

Yes , another Burr special ( he ‘s that serious ) , and Netflix ‘s first dive into the format . In a packed theatre at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington , DC , Burr force the crowd ‘s comfort degree with topics some comedians would consider untouchable . It ‘s like an hour-plus therapy session , but with booze instead of a co-pay .

7 . Mike Birbiglia ,Thank God For Jokes( February 28 , 2017 )

A self-described “ niche ” sword , Birbiglia ambles around the level and lands almost every joke ( except a cat pun ) while discussing “ late people ” versus “ on-time people , ” the challenge of scratch an itch while handcuffed , and how he became a Muppets villain . Birbiglia also revisits the notorious David O. Russell rant from the taping ofI Heart Huckabees; in case you do n’t remember , he performs a component of it .

6 . John Mulaney ,The Comeback Kid( November 13 , 2015 )

The nonthreatening , paper-thin pushover ( his own characterization ) hold himself a bad act to follow after his grotesque 2012 particular ,New in Town. But Mulaney comes through in the hour-longComeback ,a mostly self-deprecating lot about relationship , training his disobedient dog , and living as an role temp .

5 . Iliza Shlesinger ,Freeze Hot( January 23 , 2015 )

Shlesinger equal a burst of energy throughout this hour-and-15-minute show covering everything from Pinterest to party goblins ( i.e. , the inner fiend that club you to do horrible and serious matter at party ) . She ‘s fast-paced , belligerent , and does n’t waste a line .

4 . Mike Birbiglia ,My Girlfriend ‘s Boyfriend( August 23 , 2013 )

Birbiglia breaks through in the top 10 again . InMy Girlfriend ‘s Boyfriend, Birbiglia — who wait a pile like at least one guy in your part — reach his sustain palpable as he depict fail relationship , awkward moments , and attempt judge vigilante-style .

3 . Neal Brennan ,3 Mics( January 17 , 2017 )

This special from theChappelle ‘s Displayco-creator goes by3 Micsbecause Brennan expend three unlike microphones for three discrete type of performance : 1 ) “ one-liners , ” or monologue-type material , 2 ) confessional-style “ excited material ” in which he talk about depression and his relationship with his abusive father , and 3 ) traditional stand-up observational-type material . Brennan nail it from all three slope . It ‘s new , unlike , and brave .

2 . Jim Jefferies ,BARE( August 29 , 2014 )

The comic devotes about 20 minutes to gunman and gun possession in this special , making his case against American “ bullshit statement ” in favor of continue them . While that ‘s the segment you ‘ve probably learn in front , Jefferies offers a lot more social commentary that build this peculiar one of the well Netflix have invest out .

1 . Bill Burr ,I ‘m Sorry You Sense That Way( December 5 , 2014 )

This is the definitive Bill Burr Netflix peculiar . Accomplish peak cynicism in a black-and-white picture , Burr covers political correctness , violence , and allow go of religion… like a curling rock .

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