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Sketch Comedy Series

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  • Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith in Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

    1. Alas Smith & Jones

    1984–199866 epsTV Series
    7.4 (2K)
    Two comedians satirize modern life with tasteless yet scathing sketches mocking those gullible enough to believe.
    StarsMel SmithGriff Rhys JonesGeoffrey McGivern
  • The Electric Company (1971)

    2. The Electric Company

    1971–1977780 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.1 (2.5K)
    A comedy variety show that teaches basic phonetic and grammar concepts using live-action sketches, cartoons, songs, and Spider-Man episodes.
    StarsJim BoydMorgan FreemanJudy Graubart
  • Spitting Image: The Ronnie and Nancy Show (1987)

    3. Spitting Image: The Ronnie and Nancy Show

    198724mTV Movie
    8.1 (67)
    As First Lady Nancy Reagan holds an celebrity-filled anniversary party at the White House, President Ronald Reagan's aides desperately attempt to prevent an unprovoked nuclear attack he accidentally ordered.
    DirectorGraham C. WilliamsStarsChris BarrieLouise DuArtJon Glover
  • Leslie Nielsen, Fred Willard, and The Krofft Puppets in D.C. Follies (1987)

    4. D.C. Follies

    1987–198946 epsTV Series
    7.0 (170)
    Set in a Washington, D.C. bar, Fred Willard was the bartender, and the patrons were all Krofft puppets, including former U.S. Presidents Reagan, Carter, Ford, and Nixon, and news reporters Dan Rather and Ted Koppel.
    StarsFred WillardThe Krofft PuppetsTodd Mattox
  • Ha-Chartzufim (1996)

    5. Ha-Chartzufim

    1996–2000130 epsTV Series
    7.8 (31)
    CreatorsEitan AbutOfer MashiachStarsTuvia TzafirSarit SeriHanan Lederman
  • Spitting Image: Down and Out in the White House (1986)

    6. Spitting Image: Down and Out in the White House

    198646mTV Movie
    8.5 (32)
    A secret cabal of celebrities plots to dominate the US government by running Sylvester Stallone as President.
    DirectorSean HardieStarsDavid FrostChris BarrieLouise DuArt
  • Spitting Image (1984)

    7. Spitting Image

    Episode: 

    Bumbledown: The Lives and Times of Ronald Reagan

    (1988)
    1984–1996TV Episode
    7.8 (26)
    Please join us now as we pass through history's golden years to illuminate the illustrious life of actor, lifeguard, underpants salesman, GE spokesman, husband of Jane Wyman, friend of Frank Sinatra, Governor of California and finally President of the United States: Ronald Wilson Reagan. Let the real truth be told. Reagan's true life is only known by the genius of Fuck & Law puppetry, John Lloyd producing, Geoffrey Perkins directing and Ian Hislop writing, Voices of Cliff Taylor, John Sessions, Chris Berrie, just to name a few.
    DirectorsGeoffery PerkinsGraham C. WilliamsStarsChris BarrieCliff Taylor
  • Kelsey Grammer, Paul F. Tompkins, Malcolm Barrett, Kaitlin Olson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Lee Mack in Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show (2005)

    8. Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show

    20056 epsTV Series
    6.4 (276)
    StarsMalcolm BarrettKaitlin OlsonLee Mack
  • Alex Borstein, Michael McDonald, Will Sasso, and Debra Wilson in Mad TV (1995)

    9. Mad TV

    1995–2016329 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.3 (13K)
    A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine.
    CreatorsFax BahrAdam SmallStarsMichael McDonaldDebra WilsonAries Spears
  • Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain in Stella (2005)

    10. Stella

    200510 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.1 (4K)
    A sketch comedy show that follows the absurd adventures of Michael, Michael and David.
    CreatorsMichael Ian BlackMichael ShowalterDavid WainStarsMichael Ian BlackMichael ShowalterDavid Wain
  • Rutland Weekend Television (1975)

    11. Rutland Weekend Television

    1975–197614 epsTV Series
    7.4 (145)
    Comedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service.
    StarsEric IdleNeil InnesDavid Battley
  • Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour (2011)

    12. Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour

    20116 epsTV Series
    6.0 (731)
    Three actors playing exaggerated versions of themselves get caught up in surreal adventures after ingesting a hallucinogenic drug given to them by a deranged scientist during the filming of their sketch show.
    StarsRobb WellsJohn Paul TremblayJay Baruchel
  • Full Frontal (1993)

    13. Full Frontal

    1993–1997107 epsTV Series
    7.6 (454)
    Full Frontal, a sketch comedy series, followed the format of its predecessor Fast Forward, rapid-firing skits to simulate channel surfing after each punchline.
    StarsGlenn ButcherRoss WilliamsKim Gyngell
  • Eric (1997)

    14. Eric

    19979 epsTV Series
    7.7 (150)
    Eric Bana embarked on his own successful sketch series, featuring the talents of Bob Franklin, Ros Hammond, Steve Curry, Dave O'Neil, Robyn Butler and Michael Veitch.
    StarsEric BanaRobyn ButlerStephen Curry
  • Totally Full Frontal (1998)

    15. Totally Full Frontal

    1998–199929 epsTV Series
    6.8 (53)
    Network-change continuation of the classic Australian sketch show "Full Frontal" (1993-1997).
    StarsDarren GilshenanGabby MillgateRoss Williams
  • Fast Forward (1989)

    16. Fast Forward

    1989–199290 epsTV Series
    7.9 (379)
    Australian sketch programme parodying TV shows, movies, song clips and Australian life.
    StarsMichael VeitchMarg DowneyGeoff Brooks
  • The Chaser's War on Everything (2006)

    17. The Chaser's War on Everything

    2006–200961 epsTV Series
    8.7 (2.7K)
    The show features sketches mocking social and political issues, and often feature comedic publicity stunts.
    StarsJulian MorrowAndrew HansenChris Taylor
  • SCTV Channel (1983)

    18. SCTV Channel

    1983–198418 epsNot RatedTV Series
    8.3 (944)
    The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.
    CreatorAndrew AlexanderStarsJoe FlahertyEugene LevyAndrea Martin
  • The New Show (1984)

    19. The New Show

    19849 epsTV Series
    7.5 (99)
    Sketch comedy show, similar to Saturday Night Live but nowhere near as successful. Ran one season. Guests included John Candy.
    CreatorLorne MichaelsStarsMaggie WheelerDave ThomasBuck Henry
  • Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson in The Kids in the Hall (1988)

    20. The Kids in the Hall

    1988–2021111 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.4 (11K)
    The TV series of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe that, more often than not, puts bizarre, unique, and insane twists in their skits.
    StarsDave FoleyBruce McCullochKevin McDonald
  • David Cross and Bob Odenkirk in W/Bob and David (2015)

    21. W/Bob and David

    20155 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.3 (4.8K)
    Bob and David emerge from the time machine they entered sixteen years ago and are reunited with the cast of Mr. Show.
    CreatorsDavid CrossBob OdenkirkStarsDavid CrossBob OdenkirkJohn Ennis
  • Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in Upright Citizens Brigade (1998)

    22. Upright Citizens Brigade

    1998–200030 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.0 (2.6K)
    Agents Adair, Antoine, Colby, and Trotter both monitor and create chaos across the universe.
    CreatorsMatt BesserAmy PoehlerIan RobertsStarsMatt BesserAmy PoehlerIan Roberts
  • Amy Schumer in Inside Amy Schumer (2013)

    23. Inside Amy Schumer

    2013–202244 epsTV-14TV Series
    6.1 (14K)
    Amy Schumer switches from sketches to doing stand-up to interviewing people on the street and people of interest, usually following a certain theme.
    CreatorsDaniel PowellAmy SchumerStarsAmy SchumerKevin KaneKyle Dunnigan

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