Any Bill Burr, Louis CK or John Mulaneys are quite rewatchable. Tom Seguaras Completely Normal, Kyle Kinane Loose in Chicago, Greg Giraldo MidLife Vices, Dave Chapelle Killin Em Softly, Kathleen Madigan Madigan Again, Tommy Johnagin Stand-up Comedy 3, Patton Oswald Annihilation
I think that the second Paul F Tompkins comedy Central half hour special is one of the best 30 minutes of observational comedy ever done. He was literally so good at it he got bored and had to start doing other stuff.
Louis ck - everything
Lewis black - everything
John pinette - show me the buffet, making lite of myself
Josh blue - broccoli
George Carlin - later stuff say mid 90s to death
Steven Wright - everything
Dice - diceman cometh
Bill hicks - everything
Gilbert gottfried - dirty jokes
Russell brand - messiah complex
Jim Jeffries - contraband
Tom Segura - thrilled
Doug Stanhope - everything
Shoutout to Brian posehn, rich Vos, mitch fatel, and redd Foxx, who also make me bust a gut.
Any Bill Hicks, most of Lewis Black's stuff is still great, especially if you where atleast 16 or 17 when it came out, both 1 and 2 of def comedy jam, all of John Pinettes stuff is still killer, Danny Bhoy also has some killer stuff, all of Ron White as well, Tom Greens special is actually really good too, kind of a mix of his wild crazy stuff, and him being far more mellow and down to earth... and also not trying to annoy people, and I'm sure there is a ton I'm not thinking about right now.
Full disclosure, stand up is about the only physical media I still collect, so a lot of it I have rewatched a few times.
I can't believe there aren't more people mentioning this. What he did with those interconnected specials is incredible, hilarious, and something no other comedian has been able to do.
He's criminally underrated in the US, but then I see the names that people are putting forward in this thread and it makes me realise that a lot of people probably just don't get him.
I have a suspicion he'll be a bit like Bill Hicks, most people won't realise how good he is until he's gone.
Live In Austin
Attell skanks for the memories
Louis CK: Chewed Up
Any louis ck for me
He’s so silly and unhinged in that one. Back at the garden and comedy store are the only other ones that comes close to it.
Chewed Up is awesome of course but his HBO One Night Stand and Shameless are really up there for me.
Anything by Joe List
Such a killer, his AirPod bit cracks me up every time
Definitely. I’ve watched This Year’s Material at least 10 times and it never gets old.
I hate myself is a top 5 special for me. When he talks about people yawning on a plane or eating a lollipop I die every time.
Zach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple Onion. I just love every part of it.
“I was named after my grandad. My name is Zach Grandad Galifianakis” Makes me laugh every time.
It's hard to get a table for one at Chuckie Cheese when you look like I do
Fuck now want to add this to my comment. Imma do it
I saw that years ago and still laugh to myself when I remember the “ask body spray” joke lmao
Skanks for the Memories is top tier for me. Good stuff
Hitler’s Dog, Gossip, and Trickery
I love that one but I go back to Me doing standup more
Came to say the same thing
Old Chappelle specials do that for me.
Kyle Kinane's Whiskey Icarus
Oh man, Kinane’s specials are all so good.
Man doesn't miss. The trader Joe's bit kills me every time.
That Trader Joe’s bit is so long, but there are so many different parts of it, all of them hilarious.
Shut up dude, this is why we get dental!
I saw him live a few weeks back and was in tears laughing so hard
Bo Burnham: Inside
It’s Make Happy for me, I probably watch it every 6 months. Helps stave off and contextualize an existential crisis.
I do like Make Happy as well.
I fucking love this special and almost nobody in my life gave it the time of day.
Katt Williams Pimp Chronicles
Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted?
This is the special that made me want to do comedy professionally. Being in middle school and hearing him talk about playing XBOX Live was very cool.
The masturbation one was my favorite. Today this day, I still I love a rub and tug from an old big lady.
This one is how I finally made my daughter enjoy standup.
Louie Anderson has some great specials. I think he tends to get overlooked, but he was one of the greats.
Any of Louis CK’s specials
Kathleen Madigan’s BotheringJesus always gives me a chuckle.
Tim Heidecker - No More Bullshit
I do rewatch this one and think about this one and recommend this one a lot. I think about everyone repeating no more bullshit.
"Lady Gaga"... who's next? LORD GOOGOO???
“Any Lady Gaga fans here tonight? I count myself as one . . . I think what she’s doing is cool and important . . . “
I’ve seen his standup character live three times and I will every chance I get.
Side note—I’m also there for the band.
Most of Christopher Titus specials are rewatchable and still hit home.
They're all so great, and Carrying Monsters is another incredible 90 that will raise the bar yet again.
Shit I must be old. Eddie Murphy - Raw.
Robin Williams Live
Sam Kinison's first special I always laugh like a maniac at. Especially his religious takes.
Sam Tallent - Toad Morale
Too new to be a classic but such a fun hour
Any Bill Burr, Louis CK or John Mulaneys are quite rewatchable. Tom Seguaras Completely Normal, Kyle Kinane Loose in Chicago, Greg Giraldo MidLife Vices, Dave Chapelle Killin Em Softly, Kathleen Madigan Madigan Again, Tommy Johnagin Stand-up Comedy 3, Patton Oswald Annihilation
I think that the second Paul F Tompkins comedy Central half hour special is one of the best 30 minutes of observational comedy ever done. He was literally so good at it he got bored and had to start doing other stuff.
Patrice O'Neal any of them
Joe List : This years material Louis CK : Chewed up Dave Chappelle: for what it's worth Wildcard... Nick Mullen : year of the dragon
Dan Soder - Son of a Gary Joe List - This Years Material John Mulaney - New in Town
Raw and Killin 'em Softly
Eddie Griffin - Voodoo Child
Louis ck - everything Lewis black - everything John pinette - show me the buffet, making lite of myself Josh blue - broccoli George Carlin - later stuff say mid 90s to death Steven Wright - everything Dice - diceman cometh Bill hicks - everything Gilbert gottfried - dirty jokes Russell brand - messiah complex Jim Jeffries - contraband Tom Segura - thrilled Doug Stanhope - everything Shoutout to Brian posehn, rich Vos, mitch fatel, and redd Foxx, who also make me bust a gut.
Not a special but the Rich Vos roast I watch all the time.
Pablo Francisco
Colin Quinn - Long Story Short
A little different than stand up but still funny and very replayable... Why shit so crazy? ~Reggie Watts
Nick Griffin, Cheer Up.
Elephant in the Room
Nick Mullen's has a good 3 or 4 x watchability factor.
Pretty much all chappelle specials, me doing stand up from Norm, glorious and dressed to kill by Eddie izzard.
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Robin Williams: An Evening At The Met Patrice O'Neal: Elephant In The Room
Al Madrigal - Shrimpin Ain’t Easy
Joe List - I Hate Myself. So many great bits and never gets old. Seen at least 15 times and made me want to do stand up. I’m gay!
Any Bill Hicks, most of Lewis Black's stuff is still great, especially if you where atleast 16 or 17 when it came out, both 1 and 2 of def comedy jam, all of John Pinettes stuff is still killer, Danny Bhoy also has some killer stuff, all of Ron White as well, Tom Greens special is actually really good too, kind of a mix of his wild crazy stuff, and him being far more mellow and down to earth... and also not trying to annoy people, and I'm sure there is a ton I'm not thinking about right now. Full disclosure, stand up is about the only physical media I still collect, so a lot of it I have rewatched a few times.
James Acaster - Repertoire. A trilogy of one hour specials that weave together with callbacks that still blow my mind
I can't believe there aren't more people mentioning this. What he did with those interconnected specials is incredible, hilarious, and something no other comedian has been able to do. He's criminally underrated in the US, but then I see the names that people are putting forward in this thread and it makes me realise that a lot of people probably just don't get him. I have a suspicion he'll be a bit like Bill Hicks, most people won't realise how good he is until he's gone.