Stand-Up, a list by Rich

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Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.

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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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Can Taylor Tomlinson have it all? From dating woes to dream jobs to inventive dirty talk, she shares life's ups and downs in this stand-up comedy special.

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Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight.

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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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Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.

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

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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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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.

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Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Comedian Dave Attell unloads in this blistering stand-up special on hard seltzers, strip clubs, unsatisfying snacks and his wild trip to a petting zoo.

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Jenny Slate proves that being brave for love is worth it—even when it comes to pushing out a baby, stalking your therapist, or trusting your partner to not destroy you.

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

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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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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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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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After an acclaimed, extended run on Broadway, comedian Alex Edelman brings his solo show to HBO in an all-new comedy special. In the wake of a string of anti-Semitic threats pointed in his direction online, Edelman decides to go straight to the source; specifically, Queens, where he covertly attends a meeting of White Nationalists and comes face-to-face with the people behind the keyboards.

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

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Turkish comedy heavyweight Cem Yılmaz takes the stand-up stage in this dynamic special – covering everything from cancel culture to regretful tattoos.

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

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The irreverent Scottish comedian tackles big themes like death, decline and the disappointments of middle age in her stand-up special filmed in Bristol.

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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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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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Emmy and Grammy nominated comedian Tig Notaro returns with a hilarious and sharply observed stand-up special packed with delightfully awkward misunderstandings, health scares made hilarious, and family moments with her wife and children that are simultaneously sidesplitting and heartwarming. With her signature delivery and celebrated gift for storytelling, Tig’s new hour hits all the right notes.

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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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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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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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From his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, comedian Demetri Martin delivers a one-of-a-kind stand-up special.

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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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