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NewsRadio
7.3

NewsRadio

1995

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.

WKRP in Cincinnati
7.5

WKRP in Cincinnati

1978

When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ named Venus Flytrap to work with the station's burned-out veteran, Dr. Johnny Fever. Neurotic newsman Les Nessman, eager beaver Bailey Quarters, sleazy salesman Herb Tarlek, blonde bombshell Jennifer Marlowe, who serves as the station's ultra-capable receptionist, and station manager Arthur Carlson, whose domineering mother owns WKRP, round out the eccentric bunch.

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.6

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

The Larry Sanders Show
7.7

The Larry Sanders Show

1992

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.

A Black Lady Sketch Show
7.1

A Black Lady Sketch Show

2019

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.

Shifting Gears
6.3

Shifting Gears

2025

Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.

The Unicorn
6.5

The Unicorn

2019

A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again.

Alex, Inc.
6.3

Alex, Inc.

2018

A brilliant radio journalist, husband, and father of two is about to do something crazy — quit his job and start his own company. He quickly discovers it’s going to be a lot harder than he thought.

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Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge
7.2

Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge

2010

Famous DJ Alan Partridge gives us an insight into what happens behind the microphone at North Norfolk digital radio.

Benson
7.1

Benson

1979

A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.

I'm Alan Partridge
7.4

I'm Alan Partridge

1997

The fortunes of a former chat show host who is reduced to a lowly slot on Radio Norwich. Alan Partridge is divorced, living in a travel tavern, and desperate for a return to television.

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
7.3

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

2007

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, which premiered February 11, 2007 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim comedy block and ran until May 2010. The program features surrealistic and often satirical humor, public-access television–style musical acts, bizarre faux-commercials, and editing and special effects chosen to make the show appear camp. The program featured a wide range of actors, spanning from stars such as Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Will Forte and Zach Galifianakis, to alternative comedians like Neil Hamburger, to television actors like Alan Thicke, celebrity look-alikes and impressionists. The creators of the show have described it as "the nightmare version of television."

Marlon
6.6

Marlon

2017

A loving (but immature) father is committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While his misguided fatherly advice, unstoppable larger-than-life personality and unpredictable Internet superstardom might get in the way sometimes, for Marlon, family really always does come first - even if he's the biggest kid of all.

Carpool Karaoke: The Series
6.1

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

2017

Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who don't expect to see big stars belting out tunes one lane over.

Casados con Hijos
8.0

Casados con Hijos

2005

Argentine re-make of American television series Married... with Children. It follows the Argento family and their lives.

Blunt Talk
6.8

Blunt Talk

2015

A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.

Chappelle's Show
8.1

Chappelle's Show

2003

Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
8.1

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out

2005

Nick Cannon and an A-list celebrity lead a team of improv comedians as they compete against each other.

Good Mythical Morning
6.9

Good Mythical Morning

2012

Two "Internetainers" (Rhett & Link) go far out and do the weirdest things, giving you a daily dose of casual comedy every Monday-Friday.

Harry Enfield and Chums
7.1

Harry Enfield and Chums

1994

Harry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Paul Whitehouse and others take on an array of oddball characters and old-time favorites in this sketch comedy show.

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