Top Stand Up Comedy, a list by DOB

6.9

/598/

73

/62/

66

/5/

3.7

/7045/

Filmed in Miami, Hernández's special features his comedic take on his first-generation American upbringing before a local audience.

77

53

6.9

/784/

71

/97/

69

/13/

3.5

/2607/

98

/306/

88

/1349/

After nearly a decade away, Kumail Nanjiani returns to Chicago, where he got his start in standup, in a new special that tackles anxiety, the perils of buying drugs pre-legalization, and most importantly, cat medication.

65

31

6.5

/911/

70

/143/

66

/12/

3.0

/1631/

From gifts gone wrong to family tradition fails, Matt Rife turns an unpredictable audience into an unscripted holiday special.

63

15

6.7

/463/

68

/58/

57

/5/

3.3

/699/

Popcorn

57

/11/

Filmed live at the legendary United Center arena in Chicago, Sebastian Maniscalco goes all in on family chaos, aging, and the little things that drive us all nuts—with his one-of-a-kind comedic bite.

62

12

6.6

/299/

69

/28/

45

/5/

3.5

/725/

From wife logic to locker-room shame, Matt McCusker offers witty takes on manhood, marriage and raising daughters in a world he barely understands.

70

27

6.8

/398/

69

/40/

65

/7/

3.9

/12084/

In his debut stand-up special, actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster Caleb Hearon takes us back to his roots in Kansas City...where it all started. Newly 30, Hearon deploys his generational Midwestern wisdom to solve most of the world's problems: politics, internet trolls, learning we're not that different from our parents, and more.

70

25

6.9

/501/

77

/68/

65

/12/

3.6

/1214/

In her hilarious debut special, Jordan Jensen delivers unapologetic takes on failing at femininity, the paradox that is “self love” and the horrors of trying to find it.

62

40

6.8

/1672/

71

/233/

64

/22/

3.2

/1668/

Popcorn

44

/20/

Comedian Jim Jefferies unleashes his thoughts on tiny mustaches, straight-guy struggles and why acting doesn't count as a real job.

69

39

7.6

/1394/

72

/147/

72

/8/

3.8

/4258/

71

/7/

50

/4/

Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron offers up his nuanced perspective on our increasingly uncertain world.

63

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6.6

/278/

61

/34/

59

/7/

3.4

/421/

Known for his laid-back Southern charm and razor-sharp wit, Slay is back following his successful 2024 debut Workin’ Man. If you love storytelling with a hilarious twist and a splash of retro flair, this one’s a must-watch.

50

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6.8

/219/

55

/19/

10

/3/

3.4

/313/

Zarna Garg is bringing the heat (and the guilt trips) in her laugh-out-loud Hulu debut, taking aim at husbands, kids, in-laws, and anyone who dares question an Indian mom's wisdom.

68

20

6.8

/731/

68

/42/

68

/7/

3.5

/1014/

Whether it's the police, the evil eye or a badly timed lost voice, comedian Vir Das explores how embracing foolishness has led him to shared happiness, in his fifth comedy special (sixth, if you know you know)—shot by an all-Indian crew across cities in three continents: London, New York, and Mumbai.

69

32

7.0

/543/

64

/62/

63

/6/

3.5

/1475/

82

/28/

70

/9/

Fans call her 'Mother,' but Atsuko is 'Father'—thriving professionally yet clueless about basics. A 7-year laundry hiatus and learning that marriage licenses precede weddings are just some hilariously relatable discoveries she shares in her special.

68

35

7.1

/819/

70

/144/

59

/10/

3.7

/2539/

Drugs. Marriage. Kids' parties. Mike Birbiglia reevaluates life as a son — and as a father — in this hilarious and deeply personal comedy special.

72

40

6.8

/384/

66

/36/

65

/4/

3.6

/2246/

85

/118/

80

/30/

Jerrod Carmichael returns to the stage for his fourth HBO stand-up special.

61

18

6.9

/405/

67

/51/

42

/5/

3.4

/1303/

Matteo Lane shares stories from his life, travels and family - like chatting with a friend over brunch.

64

34

6.5

/1062/

65

/144/

62

/12/

3.3

/3058/

Emmy-winning actor, writer, and comedian Brett Goldstein brings his irresistible charm and quick wit stateside for his first HBO stand-up special. Best known for the hit shows "Ted Lasso" and "Shrinking", Goldstein sheds his testy Roy Kent façade to share his hilarious insights on love, sex, masculinity, "Sesame Street", and everything in between.

62

6.8

/37770/

72

/2441/

69

/556/

3.0

/274004/

48

/23/

71

/196/

Metacritic

49

/6/

age 14+

When her mother sends her on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, a young woman uncovers family secrets, finds romance — and rediscovers herself.

78

77

7.3

/3759/

72

/636/

72

/51/

3.6

/7278/

88

/8/

96

/364/

In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.

73

59

7.6

/2475/

77

/319/

70

/24/

3.6

/3174/

In this razor-sharp yet heartfelt special, Andrew Schulz unpacks the wildest moment of his life — becoming a father.

67

?

6.7

/249/

70

/51/

63

/8/

3.4

/391/

Rosebud Baker delivers a raw and hilarious look at motherhood in all its chaotic beauty — filmed both before and after giving birth.

66

21

7.4

/480/

68

/90/

48

/9/

3.7

/968/

In this stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr. delves into the unraveling of society, examining how the growing lack of connection has fueled a culture dominated by guns, protests, rude employees, and rampant self-interest.

69

22

7.0

/603/

74

/91/

65

/11/

3.4

/846/

Comedian Ari Shaffir tackles controversial topics like terrorism, gun violence, racism, and more in his stand-up special. With a darkly humorous approach, he explores unexpected perspectives on sensitive social and political issues.

65

44

6.5

/1151/

73

/319/

63

/20/

3.0

/1943/

From breaking stereotypes to home break-ins, Gabriel Iglesias brings comedy to life's unexpected twists in this stand-up special.

72

60

7.3

/2295/

76

/459/

69

/27/

3.5

/7048/

In his third Netflix special, Nate Bargatze tackles pizza-ordering strategies for guys' night, wanting a second dog and relying on his responsible wife.

70

47

7.1

/1366/

73

/272/

66

/19/

3.5

/2535/

Ronny Chieng unpacks fertility treatment fiascoes, the dark side of men's self-help and scam-sensitive parents.

67

28

6.9

/743/

76

/121/

53

/11/

3.5

/1289/

From no longer being her mom's stand-in husband to a "romantic" honeymoon with her wife, Fortune Feimster is crushing it in this feel-good special.

80

62

7.4

/2471/

77

/479/

68

/30/

3.6

/5525/

100

/5/

90

/7/

Anthony Jeselnik celebrates 20 years of delivering boundary-pushing comedy to the masses in this razor-sharp stand-up special.

68

39

6.6

/805/

67

/150/

65

/19/

3.8

/5778/

James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference – AKA heckling. With his wiry observational eye and incomparable wit, Acaster shares hilarious on-the-fly meta-analysis of his own material, along with stories from his childhood that spurred him to pursue a career in comedy.

70

40

7.2

/951/

72

/138/

67

/12/

3.3

/1503/

75

/8/

Jim Gaffigan provides the skinny on everything from appetite suppressants to raising teenagers.

63

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6.5

/343/

67

/74/

59

/6/

3.2

/439/

Comedian Adrienne Iapalucci takes aim at our public figures, awkward tribute tattoos, virtue signaling and more in this unfiltered stand-up special.

68

17

6.9

/546/

74

/84/

61

/9/

3.4

/504/

From the sheer bliss of a hot shower to the saucy joys of an empty nest, Tom Papa tackles aging, parenthood and more in this witty comedy special.

72

46

6.8

/879/

67

/109/

58

/12/

3.5

/2488/

100

/5/

Known for his dry wit and sharp topical commentary as host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, the veteran comedian shifts his focus to his personal life – from the chaos of raising three young kids, to navigating different communication styles in marriage, to the proper way to cross the street in New York City.

70

45

6.9

/1290/

73

/256/

70

/16/

3.5

/3775/

Hasan Minhaj delivers an unapologetic stand-up set about midlife identity struggles, race relations, political divides — and that fact-checking scandal.

74

40

6.6

/366/

65

/78/

68

/9/

3.7

/1570/

100

/5/

Comedian and actor Rachel Bloom muses on birth, death, cosmic uncertainty and pungent trees in this whimsical and reflective musical comedy special.

71

65

6.7

/2888/

68

/315/

61

/32/

3.7

/10244/

92

/12/

68

/55/

Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs, and plenty of love.

76

6.9

/227/

50

/11/

75

/2/

3.7

/1211/

97

/38/

Metacritic

81

/14/

RogerEbert

3.5

While looking for a new home for his family, a Haitian demolition worker is faced with the realities of redevelopment as he is tasked with dismantling his rapidly gentrifying Miami neighborhood.

68

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6.9

/350/

69

/75/

66

/5/

3.4

/330/

Comedian Chad Daniels sounds off on dad-shaming, dating someone with allergies and the upside of an empty nest in this edgy stand-up special.

75

17

7.2

/611/

73

/66/

70

/6/

3.5

/1106/

91

/1/

Sam Morril, in his distinct laid-back style, effortlessly riffs on the worst person he's ever dated, the complications of getting older, and his perspective on everything from cable news to the perils of social media in this punchline-heavy comedy special.

75

39

7.4

/833/

73

/83/

62

/10/

3.7

/2650/

100

/10/

71

/3/

age 15+

This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.

70

29

6.6

/839/

73

/189/

70

/14/

3.2

/798/

77

/12/

In this unfiltered stand-up special, comedian Jo Koy takes on energy vampires, mumble rap, emoji flirting and the surprise of being called a zaddy.

58

28

6.5

/230/

64

/19/

41

/5/

3.5

/1040/

36

/25/

76

/642/

Sal Vulcano vividly recalls the fears he had throughout his early life and how they have lingered much too long into adulthood. Sal's animated storytelling and clever punchlines reinforces why he is a mainstay in the world of comedy.

63

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6.5

/413/

67

/78/

57

/5/

3.3

/453/

From her firefighter husband's unflattering pet name to her mom's aggressive accessorizing, Rachel Feinstein lets loose in this stand-up comedy special.

67

44

6.7

/1722/

68

/237/

66

/31/

3.3

/3269/

68

/11/

Nikki Glaser dives into why she doesn’t want kids, the harsh realities of aging, her sexual fantasies, and plans for her death — all in her hilarious, unapologetic, and brutally honest style and showcases why she is one of the funniest and most fearless comedians today.

68

64

7.2

/6097/

73

/858/

66

/41/

3.3

/10451/

66

/26/

Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady.

76

42

7.2

/1457/

75

/256/

67

/19/

3.5

/2367/

97

/7/

Comedian Neal Brennan riffs in this stand-up special on crypto, social media flexes, sex compliments, and the link between greatness and mental health.

77

35

7.8

/1032/

74

/104/

71

/13/

4.0

/2697/