Stand Up Comedy, a list by foxhead24

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Breakout star Robby Hoffman hilariously pushes the limits of comedy with red-hot, controversial takes in her debut special.

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After four seasons (and counting) on Saturday Night Live, Sarah Sherman's unholy alter ego, Sarah Squirm, slithers onto your screen and rips off the straitjacket, unleashing a festering and hilarious hour of bodily fluids, open-wound confessionals, and jokes that will leave scars on your soul.

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

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Older, wiser — and still hilarious. Kevin Hart opens up about his midlife mishaps, from intimacy pills to the perils of unexpected injuries.

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Popcorn

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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.

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

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Thief of Joy blends Soresi’s signature theatrical flair with deeply personal storytelling. Drawing from his life as a theatre kid turned theatre major, he weaves together intimate anecdotes about his relationship, career, and his parents’ divorce, all delivered in the animated style The New York Times calls “silkily feline physicality and frenetic gesticulation.”

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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.

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Andrew Santino's new hilarious stand-up special will undoubtedly solve all the world's problems for eternity.

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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.

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Popcorn

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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After losing her parents, Sarah Silverman finds laughter and solace in celebrating their lives, from deathbed binge-watching to an ill-timed fart.

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

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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.

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Jessica Kirson shares her searing perspective on everything from TikTok girls to her bizarre time at a trauma center.

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The fearlessly edgy Tim Dillon shares his signature comedic rants on everything from homelessness to why he'd never leave the British royal family.

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A bucket, a mic and one minute to win over Tony Hinchcliffe and a panel of famous guests. This is stand-up at its most unforgiving — and unpredictable.

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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.

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Losing 45 pounds. Getting parenting advice from Snoop Dogg. Bert Kreischer knows he's the luckiest guy around — and he's recounting his blessings.

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

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

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With his signature sardonic wit and unfiltered approach, acclaimed comedian Bill Maher offers up his scathing commentary on the hypocrisies of both conservative and liberal politics, as well as trends in modern parenting, sex and dating, and religion.

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

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Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and a cast of comedians look back at 2024’s most memorable moments in a night of savage laughs and surprises.

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Ilana Glazer's unfiltered stand-up special dives into life's down and dirty truths, from painfully awkward high school years to navigating parenthood as a stoner mom.

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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.

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

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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.

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Jeff Dunham tries to to recreate the beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, with his iconic characters in the classic roles. Walter is obvious – there's only one man who can play Scrooge! But when Jeff assigns Bubba J, Peanut, Little Jeff and Achmed their thespian parts, they don't quite agree and his plan spins hilariously out-of-control.

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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.

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After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.

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

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Metacritic

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RogerEbert

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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.

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In Netflix's first-ever crowd work special, Matt Rife gets up close and personal with an unpredictable Charlotte audience to riff on all things dreams.

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This special aims to make the audience laugh hysterically and forget their troubles.

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Hannah Einbinder takes viewers on a psychedelic thrill ride of storytelling, characters, jokes, and more.

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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.

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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.

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