30 specials · graded on the Heckle Score · checked live Oct 5, 2026The Specials
The Specials
Index.
The Heckle Score · 1–100Critics and audiences weighted equally. Perfect critic scores from a handful of reviews are pulled toward the middle. Major awards and best-of lists add points. Graded on a hard curve.
Classic90+ — all-time, near-unanimous
Killed80–89 — the room lost it
Worth the Hour70–79 — clear an evening
Meh60–69 — some bits land
Bombed50–59 — the room went quiet
Walked the RoomUnder 50 — people left
Netflix2017
Norm MacdonaldHitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery
98ClassicCritics 100% (7)
Audience 89%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteHitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery#1 · Norm Macdonald · May 9, 2017Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 89%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2021
Bo BurnhamInside
93ClassicCritics 95% (60)
Audience 93%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteInside#2 · Bo Burnham · May 30, 20213 Emmys (writing, directing, music direction) · Peabody · GrammyReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 93%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2022
Norm MacdonaldNothing Special
90ClassicCritics 100% (10)
Audience 84%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteNothing Special#3 · Norm Macdonald · May 30, 2022Emmy nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 84%
Readers No votes yet
HBO2022
Jerrod CarmichaelRothaniel
89KilledCritics 100% (18)
Audience 83%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteRothaniel#4 · Jerrod Carmichael · Apr 1, 2022Emmy nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on HBO · RT ↗Audience 83%
Readers No votes yet
Not confirmed2018
Jim GaffiganNoble Ape
85KilledCritics 100% (8)
Audience 87%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteNoble Ape#5 · Jim Gaffigan · Jul 19, 2018View on Rotten Tomatoes ↗Audience 87%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2021
Nate BargatzeThe Greatest Average American
84KilledCritics 100% (5)
Audience 79%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteThe Greatest Average American#6 · Nate Bargatze · Mar 18, 2021Grammy nomineeReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 79%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2018
John MulaneyKid Gorgeous at Radio City
82KilledCritics 100% (20)
Audience 90%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteKid Gorgeous at Radio City#7 · John Mulaney · May 1, 2018Emmy, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 90%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2021
Dave ChappelleThe Closer
82KilledCritics 40% (10)
Audience 95%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteThe Closer#8 · Dave Chappelle · Oct 5, 2021Grammy, Best Comedy Album · Emmy nomineeReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 95%
Readers No votes yet
Prime Video2019
Jim GaffiganQuality Time
81KilledCritics 100% (6)
Audience 92%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteQuality Time#9 · Jim Gaffigan · Aug 16, 2019Released on Prime Video · RT ↗Audience 92%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2019
Dave ChappelleSticks & Stones
78Worth the HourCritics 42% (19)
Audience 98%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteSticks & Stones#10 · Dave Chappelle · Aug 26, 20192 Emmys incl. Outstanding Variety Special · Grammy, Best Comedy AlbumReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 98%
Readers No votes yet
HBO2017
Jerrod Carmichael8
78Worth the HourCritics 100% (5)
Audience 82%
Readers No votes yet
Your vote8#11 · Jerrod Carmichael · Mar 11, 2017Released on HBO · RT ↗Audience 82%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2015
John MulaneyThe Comeback Kid
77Worth the HourCritics 100% (8)
Audience 91%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteThe Comeback Kid#12 · John Mulaney · Nov 13, 2015Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 91%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2013
Mike BirbigliaMy Girlfriend's Boyfriend
77Worth the HourCritics 100% (6)
Audience 86%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteMy Girlfriend's Boyfriend#13 · Mike Birbiglia · Aug 23, 2013Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 86%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2016
Bo BurnhamMake Happy
74Worth the HourCritics 100% (6)
Audience 91%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteMake Happy#14 · Bo Burnham · Jun 3, 2016Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 91%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2023
John MulaneyBaby J
73Worth the HourCritics 86% (22)
Audience 74%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteBaby J#15 · John Mulaney · Apr 25, 2023Emmy, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 74%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2024
Adam SandlerLove You
72Worth the HourCritics 92% (12)
Audience 68%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteLove You#16 · Adam Sandler · Aug 27, 2024Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 68%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2022
Bill BurrLive at Red Rocks
71Worth the HourCritics 67% (6)
Audience 87%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteLive at Red Rocks#17 · Bill Burr · Jul 12, 2022Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 87%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2015
Anthony JeselnikThoughts and Prayers
70Worth the HourCritics 100% (5)
Audience 89%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteThoughts and Prayers#18 · Anthony Jeselnik · Oct 16, 2015Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 89%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2016
Ali WongBaby Cobra
70Worth the HourCritics 100% (9)
Audience 75%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteBaby Cobra#19 · Ali Wong · May 6, 2016Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 75%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2018
Adam Sandler100% Fresh
69MehCritics 90% (20)
Audience 91%
Readers No votes yet
Your vote100% Fresh#20 · Adam Sandler · Oct 23, 2018Emmy nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 91%
Readers No votes yet
HBO2025
Marc MaronPanicked
69MehCritics 100% (7)
Audience 71%
Readers No votes yet
Your votePanicked#21 · Marc Maron · Aug 1, 2025Released on HBO · RT ↗Audience 71%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2018
Ali WongHard Knock Wife
68MehCritics 100% (21)
Audience 67%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteHard Knock Wife#22 · Ali Wong · May 13, 2018Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 67%
Readers No votes yet
HBO2023
John EarlyNow More Than Ever
68MehCritics 100% (9)
Audience 66%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteNow More Than Ever#23 · John Early · Jun 17, 2023Emmy nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on HBO · RT ↗Audience 66%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2024
Jamie FoxxWhat Had Happened Was...
68MehCritics 100% (7)
Audience 65%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteWhat Had Happened Was...#24 · Jamie Foxx · Dec 10, 2024Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 65%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2023
Mike BirbigliaThe Old Man and the Pool
64MehCritics 100% (5)
Audience 89%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteThe Old Man and the Pool#25 · Mike Birbiglia · Nov 21, 2023Emmy nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 89%
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Netflix2024
Jacqueline NovakGet on Your Knees
54BombedCritics 100% (5)
Audience 76%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteGet on Your Knees#26 · Jacqueline Novak · Jan 23, 2024Emmy nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Variety SpecialReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 76%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2015
Aziz AnsariLive at Madison Square Garden
42Walked the RoomCritics 100% (8)
Audience 61%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteLive at Madison Square Garden#27 · Aziz Ansari · Mar 6, 2015Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 61%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2013
Aziz AnsariBuried Alive
39Walked the RoomCritics 100% (6)
Audience 58%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteBuried Alive#28 · Aziz Ansari · Nov 1, 2013Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 58%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2020
Hannah GadsbyDouglas
35Walked the RoomCritics 93% (29)
Audience 66%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteDouglas#29 · Hannah Gadsby · May 26, 2020Released on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 66%
Readers No votes yet
Netflix2018
Hannah GadsbyNanette
26Walked the RoomCritics 100% (49)
Audience 26%
Readers No votes yet
Your voteNanette#30 · Hannah Gadsby · Jun 19, 2018Emmy, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special · PeabodyReleased on Netflix · RT ↗Audience 26%
Readers No votes yet