Stand-Up Comedy American, a list by GalacticBoy

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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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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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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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Leanne Morgan discusses her rise to fame, family matters, and her one-time CBD experience.

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Michelle Wolf gets real about white women, serial killers and adjusting to motherhood in this sharp, unfiltered stand-up special.

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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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Cristela seeks joy through various experiences - outdoing her old bully, overdoing spa treatments, and taking her first family vacation - while teaching everyone to embrace life's pleasures.

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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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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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Ralph Barbosa shares his adventures in dating, controlling his temper, working on cars, and his views on current events.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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Showcasing List's sardonic comedic style and self-depricating humor, Small Ball finds him tackling themes of fatherhood, friendship, and the absurdities of everday life shortly after the birth of his first child.

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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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With signature sardonic takes on the perils of flying, Travis & Taylor, charity auctions, and the evolution of porn, David Spade is sharper and funnier than ever.

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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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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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Acclaimed comedian Iliza Shlesinger debuts on Amazon Prime with a no-holds-barred, explosive and relentlessly funny hour special where she covers everything from shower sex, ugly wives and the ideal man to the truth about the ONE thing no woman wants… in this special, nothing is off limits.

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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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Chris Distefano is trying to be the best father he can be but nowadays, words speak louder than actions—so Chris is acting with the right intentions, but not always the right moves.

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

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A comedian shares hilarious takes on dating an older guy, health care adventures, family challenges, and life changes after relocating to Minnesota with her fellow comic boyfriend.

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In a furiously funny special, Felipe Esparza riffs on his tough-love Mexican mom, keeping a marriage spicy and why dairy is more dangerous than drugs.

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Treyger's stand-up explores the struggles of new parenthood, venting frustrations about others' spouses, and self-deceptions around substance use.

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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.

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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.

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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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Matt McCusker is back with a wild, rapid-fire comedy special that rips through the insanity of becoming a dad right as the world shut down. From pandemic paranoia and “I swear I did the research” confidence… to new-dad sleep deprivation, derailed libidos, and the ancient martial art of dressing like a man who absolutely does not want to cheat on his wife—Matt breaks down the heroic, unhinged, deeply stupid side of modern fatherhood.

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Ferguson returns to the spotlight and despite life's setbacks - his recent bout with an unknown calcified infection that plagued his eyeball, a nasty UTI, long covid, his fear of millennials, and having to tiptoe his comedy around foreign accents and his wife - Craig Ferguson is still so happy.

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

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