Live
SpecialMojo Brookzz’s debut Netflix hour “I Know You Lying” drops Tuesday/
SNLShane Gillis hosts Saturday, with Rosalía as musical guest/
FestivalAtlantic City Comedy Festival takes Boardwalk Hall Oct 9–10/
FestivalMilwaukee Comedy Festival runs all week, Oct 5–11/
PodcastKill Tony #787 with Harland Williams + Jeremiah Watkins is up/
Late NightJon Stewart is back at the Daily Show desk Monday/
Free SpecialKerry Godliman’s “Bandwidth” is free on 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube/
NetflixSam Morril’s new hour “Incorrect” is streaming now/
Doc“Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald” lands on Netflix Oct 16/
ClubsBristol’s Blue Ridge Comedy Club closes Oct 30 after five years/
SpecialMojo Brookzz’s debut Netflix hour “I Know You Lying” drops Tuesday/
SNLShane Gillis hosts Saturday, with Rosalía as musical guest/
FestivalAtlantic City Comedy Festival takes Boardwalk Hall Oct 9–10/
FestivalMilwaukee Comedy Festival runs all week, Oct 5–11/
PodcastKill Tony #787 with Harland Williams + Jeremiah Watkins is up/
Late NightJon Stewart is back at the Daily Show desk Monday/
Free SpecialKerry Godliman’s “Bandwidth” is free on 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube/
NetflixSam Morril’s new hour “Incorrect” is streaming now/
Doc“Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald” lands on Netflix Oct 16/
ClubsBristol’s Blue Ridge Comedy Club closes Oct 30 after five years/
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The List.

Ranked lists of the comedy worth your time this month and last: new stand-up specials, comedians to see live, podcasts, sketches and more.

4 pieces
  1. The List · This month

    6 Horror-Comedies for October, Ranked by How Much They'll Scare Your Uncle

    It's the month for being frightened on purpose. These are the films that let you scream and laugh in the same breath, which is cheaper than therapy.
  2. The List · This month

    The Best Stand-Up This Month Costs Nothing: 4 Free Specials on YouTube

    Comedians keep releasing whole hours on YouTube for free, which is either the future of the business or a cry for help. Either way, here's what to watch.
  3. The List · Last month

    September's Stand-Up Specials, From Sam Morril to Jo Koy, for Those Who Were Busy

    Netflix released a comedy special nearly every Tuesday last month, apparently on the theory that Tuesdays needed help. Here are six worth catching up on.
  4. The List · This month

    October's Stand-Up Specials, Recommended by a Man Who Has Not Yet Seen Them

    Six new hours from Michael Che, Kate Berlant, Jamie Foxx and others arrive this month. We list them anyway, which is more than most critics would admit to.