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folklore: the long pond studio sessions 1.

folklore: the long pond studio sessions

November 25, 2020
The special directed by Taylor Swift in September 2020 in upstate New York, features Taylor, Justin Vernon, producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner performing all the tracks on her 2020 album, folklore as well as revealing behind-the-scene stories.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special 2.

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

May 30, 2022
The posthumous comedy special was self-recorded by Norm Macdonald in 2020 and includes comments recorded at the Netflix Is A Joke festival from Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Adam Sandler, Molly Shannon, and David Spade.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Bo Burnham: Inside 3.

Bo Burnham: Inside

May 30, 2021
The musical comedy special was filmed by the comedian over the past year by himself, with no crew or audience.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.4
Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: Rue 4.

Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: Rue

December 6, 2020
Rue (Zendaya) talks with Ali (Colman Domingo) on Christmas Eve in the special episode of Euphoria titled Trouble Don't Last Always.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Springsteen on Broadway 5.

Springsteen on Broadway

December 16, 2018
The Boss tells personal stories and plays acoustic versions of some of his songs in his one-man show at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre filmed July 17 and 18, 2018.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.6
A Parks and Recreation Special 6.

A Parks and Recreation Special

April 30, 2020
Leslie Knope checks in with her friends while under self-isolating at home in this special episode that will raise money for Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.5
Euphoria Special Episode Part 2: Jules 7.

Euphoria Special Episode Part 2: Jules

January 24, 2021
The second special episode of Euphoria titled F*ck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob follows Jules (Hunter Schafer) during the holidays.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Adele One Night Only 8.

Adele One Night Only

November 14, 2021
Adele performs some of her hits as well as songs from her upcoming album "30" at Los Angeles' Griffith Observatory in this primetime special that includes an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
The Tony Awards 9.

The Tony Awards

June 10, 2018
Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban co-hosted the annual Broadway award show at Radio City Music Hall.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
ariana grande: excuse me, i love you 10.

ariana grande: excuse me, i love you

December 21, 2020
The behind-the-scenes special filmed during Ariana Grande's 2019 Sweetener World Tour in London.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Middleditch & Schwartz 11.

Middleditch & Schwartz

April 21, 2020
Three of Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz's stage improv shows in New York were filmed for Netflix.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.2
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special 12.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

November 25, 2022
The holiday special written and directed by James Gunn sees the Guardians looking for a Christmas present for Peter Quill.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.1
Werewolf by Night 13.

Werewolf by Night

October 7, 2022
After the death of their leader, a group of monster hunters, including werewolf Jack Russell (Gael García Bernal), are sent on a deadly competition to find a relic weapon in this special directed by Michael Giacchino.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
John Mulaney: Baby J 14.

John Mulaney: Baby J

April 25, 2023
The third Netflix stand-up comedy special from John Mulaney was filmed in February at Boston's Symphony Hall.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Rogue Heroes: Season 1 15.

Rogue Heroes: Season 1

November 13, 2022
During World War II in 1941, Lt. David Stirling (Connor Swindells), Lt. Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne (Jack O’Connell) and Lt. John ‘Jock’ Lewes (Alfie Allen) are some of the soldiers who formed the British Army's Special Air Service (SAS) in Steven Knight's adaptation of Ben McIntyre's book "SAS: Rogue Heroes". [Premieres in the UK under the name SAS: Rogue Heroes on BBC One on 30 Oct 2022 and in the US under the name Rogue Heroes on Epix on 13 Nov 2022]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.0
Dave Chappelle: 8:46 16.

Dave Chappelle: 8:46

June 12, 2020
Released on the YouTube channel Netflix Is A Joke, the surprise comedy special from Dave Chappelle filmed on June 6 in Yellow Springs, Ohio features topics such as police brutality and racism.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.9
Adventure Time: Distant Lands: Season 1 17.

Adventure Time: Distant Lands: Season 1

June 25, 2020
Based on the animated series Adventure Time created by Pendleton Ward, the first of four specials finds BMO (voiced by Niki Yang) crash-landing on a alien planet on the brink of destruction.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.9
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs. The Reverend 18.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs. The Reverend

May 12, 2020
Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) is getting ready to marry her Prince (Daniel Radcliffe) but she learns Reverend Richard Wayne Gary Wayne (Jon Hamm) has another group of women in a bunker. The viewer will help Kimmy decide what to do in this interactive special.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.7
Chris Rock: Selective Outrage 19.

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

March 4, 2023
The second Netflix stand-up special for comedian Chris Rock is Netflix's first live-streamed show and features a pre-show hosted by Ronny Chieng and an aftershow hosted by Dana Carvey and David Spade after Rock's set.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.7
Friends: The Reunion 20.

Friends: The Reunion

May 27, 2021
The cast of "Friends" return to the original soundstage where they filmed the series to reminisce and test their knowledge of the show against each other in the special that also includes appearances from David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Elliott Gould, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, Thomas Lennon, Christina Pickles, Tom Selleck, James Michael Tyler, Maggie Wheeler, Reese Witherspoon and Malala Yousafzai.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.5
An Audience with Adele 21.

An Audience with Adele

March 20, 2022
Adele performs songs from her album "30", as well as some of her previous hits at the London Palladium in this special recorded on 6 November 2021. [Aired originally in the UK on ITV on 21 Nov 2021; in the US on NBC on 20 Mar 2022]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.5
The Golden Globe Awards 22.

The Golden Globe Awards

January 5, 2020
Ricky Gervais returns to host the 77th Golden Globes Awards with Tom Hanks receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.3
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special 23.

Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special

February 9, 2023
Harley Quinn (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) plans a huge Valentine's Day for Poison Ivy (voiced by Lake Bell), while Clayface (voiced by Alan Tudyk) and Bane (voiced by James Adomian) face dating difficulties in the animated special.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.2
The Sound of Music Live! 24.

The Sound of Music Live!

December 5, 2013
Carrie Underwood is Maria in this live adaptation of the original Broadway musical The Sound of Music that includes Stephen Moyer as Captain von Trapp as well as Broadway veterans Audra McDonald as Mother Abbes, Laura Benanti as Elsa, and Christian Borle as Max.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.1
Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill 25.

Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill

May 5, 2020
The latest comedy special for Jerry Seinfeld was filmed at New York City's Beacon Theatre.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.1
The Maya Rudolph Show: Season 1 26.

The Maya Rudolph Show: Season 1

May 19, 2014
Maya Rudolph hosts a variety show with guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Kristen Bell, Sean Hayes, Janelle Monáe, and Andy Samberg.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.0
Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian 27.

Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian

January 25, 2022
The Aziz Ansari stand-up comedy special was recorded at a New York City surprise appearance at The Comedy Cellar in December 2021.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.0
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything 28.

Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything

May 19, 2020
Filmed at Charlotte's Knight Theater, the third Netflix comedy special for the comedian includes topics like turning 50, buying a new house and finding love again.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.8
Rent (2019) 29.

Rent (2019)

January 27, 2019
Jonathan Larson's award-winning musical re-imagining of Puccini's "La Bohème" set in New York City is the latest show to become a live TV musical for Fox.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.7
2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony 30.

2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

July 23, 2021
Postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the four-hour ceremony launches the games.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.6
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 31.

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

May 22, 2019
All in the Family and its spinoff, The Jeffersons are getting a live TV staging of a classic episode from each program hosted by Normal Lear and Jimmy Kimmel. Archie Bunker will be played by Woody Harrelson, with Marisa Tomei as Edith, Ellie Kemper as Gloria, Will Ferrell as Tom, Justina Machado as Florence. While the Jeffersons cast includes Jamie Foxx as George Jefferson and Wanda Sykes as Louise.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.5
2 Dope Queens: Season 1 32.

2 Dope Queens: Season 1

February 2, 2018
The comedy podcast with Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson becomes a series of TV specials with guest appearances from Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Jon Stewart.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
5.4
Maya & Marty: Season 1 33.

Maya & Marty: Season 1

May 31, 2016
The variety show hosted by Maya Rudolph and Martin short will be aired live from Studio 6A in Rockefeller Center.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.4
The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special 34.

The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special

November 17, 2020
After the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, while Rey's friends prepare for the Wookiee festival of Life Day, she and BB-8 end up at a Jedi temple where meets others from the past including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.4
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch: Season 1 35.

John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch: Season 1

December 24, 2019
The musical comedy special from John Mulaney with a group of 15 kids aged between 8 and 13-years-old are joined by Annaleigh Ashford, David Byrne, Jake Gyllenhaal, Richard Kind, Natasha Lyonne, Shereen Pimentel, and Andre De Shields.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
5.3
Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark 36.

Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark

February 11, 2023
Marc Maron's first HBO stand-up comedy special filmed at New York City's Town Hall in Dec 2022 includes topics such as aging, abortion clinics and the death of his partner, director Lynn Shelton.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
5.3
Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable: Season 1 37.

Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable: Season 1

December 18, 2018
Filmed in Seattle's Benaroya Hall, Ellen DeGeneres reflects on her life and career in her first stand-up special since 2003.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
5.2
Between the World and Me 38.

Between the World and Me

November 21, 2020
The HBO special based on the 2018 adaptation and Apollo Theater staging of Ta-Nehisi Coates' book about white supremacy in America features readings from Coates' book, animation, documentary footage and archival footage.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
5.2
A Very Murray Christmas 39.

A Very Murray Christmas

December 4, 2015
The Christmas special directed by Sofia Coppola and written by Coppola, Bill Murray and Mitch Glazer, is set in New York's Carlyle Hotel with Murray acting and singing in sketches with a variety of artists including Michael Cera, Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Rashida Jones, Jenny Lewis, Phoenix, Amy Poehler, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, and Jason Schwartzman.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.1
Death To 2020 40.

Death To 2020

December 27, 2020
The Charlie Brooker mockumentary features commentary about the year 2020 from fictional experts, world leaders and everyday people including a reporter (Samuel L. Jackson), historian (Hugh Grant), a doctor (Leslie Jones), a politician (Lisa Kudrow), a scientist (Samson Kayo), a tech executive (Kumail Nanjiani), an average citizen (Diane Morgan), and the Queen (Tracey Ullman).
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.9
Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel 41.

Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel

April 1, 2022
The third stand-up special for Jerrod Carmichael was recorded at New York City's Blue Note Jazz Club.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
4.9
The Grammy Awards 42.

The Grammy Awards

February 8, 2006
The annual music awards show (held at Los Angeles' Staples Center) included performances by Madonna with the Gorillaz, Mary J. Blige with U2, Kanye West with Jamie Foxx, and a rare appearance by Sly Stone.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
4.8
Mae Martin: SAP 43.

Mae Martin: SAP

March 28, 2023
Mae Martin's Netflix comedy special was directed by Abbi Jacobson and was filmed at the Vogue Theater in Vancouver, Canada.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
4.8
Cat Burglar 44.

Cat Burglar

February 22, 2022
Rowdy the Cat looks to steal art from a museum guarded by Peanut the Security Dog in the Charlie Brooker animated interactive special that was inspired by Tex Avery cartoons.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
4.8
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts 45.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

January 1, 2022
The documentry brings together many of the cast and directors to talk about the Harry Potter film franchise.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
4.7
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical! 46.

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!

December 9, 2020
The Grinch (Matthew Morrison) plans to steal Christmas in this musical based on the Dr. Seuss' book filmed at London's Troubadour Theatre.
Metascore:
33
User Score:
4.6
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given 47.

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

November 17, 2020
The Kevin Hart stand-up special was filmed in his living room in September 2020.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
4.5
We Need to Talk About Cosby: Season 1 48.

We Need to Talk About Cosby: Season 1

January 30, 2022
W. Kamau Bell's four-part documentary series looks into Bill Cosby's career and his eventual disgrace in light of accusations from over 60 women of sexual assault.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
4.4
The Academy Awards 49.

The Academy Awards

March 12, 2023
Jimmy Kimmel returns to host the 95th Academy Awards.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
4.3
A Christmas Story Live! 50.

A Christmas Story Live!

December 17, 2017
The Tony-nominated musical (itself based on the 1983 movie) is the latest live musical for Fox and features a new song written just for this production. Adult Raphie (Matthew Broderick) recalls the Christmas when his nine-year old (Andy Walken) self wanted a Red Ryder BB, despite warnings from his mother (Maya Rudolph), his teacher (Jane Krakowski) and even Santa (David Alan Grier) who said he'd shoot his eye out.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
4.3
The Primetime Emmy Awards 51.

The Primetime Emmy Awards

September 12, 2022
Kenan Thompson hosted the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC and Peacock.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
4.2
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris: Season 1 52.

Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris: Season 1

September 15, 2015
Neil Patrick Harris host this live variety show based on the British show Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
4.0
Hannah Gadsby: Douglas 53.

Hannah Gadsby: Douglas

May 26, 2020
The second Netflix comedy special for the Australian comedian was recorded in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
4.0
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine 54.

Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine

October 27, 2020
The comedy special from the comedian who is known for her Trump lip-sync videos features guest appearances from Fred Armisen, Jon Hamm, Megan Thee Stallion, Helen Mirren, Maya Rudolph, Winona Ryder, Ben Stiller, and Marisa Tomei.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
4.0
The Little Mermaid Live!: Season 1 55.

The Little Mermaid Live!: Season 1

November 5, 2019
ABC's live musical adaptation of The Little Mermaid will feature Auli'i Cravalho as Ariel, Queen Latifah as Ursula and Shaggy as Sebastian.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
3.8
The Golden Globe Awards 56.

The Golden Globe Awards

January 7, 2018
Seth Meyers hosted the 75th Golden Globes Awards with Oprah Winfrey receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
3.6
Sherman's Showcase Black History Month Spectacular 57.

Sherman's Showcase Black History Month Spectacular

June 19, 2020
The one-hour special features Sherman McDaniels (Bashir Salahuddin) celebrating Black History Month in June.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
3.1
30 Rock: A One-Time Special 58.

30 Rock: A One-Time Special

July 16, 2020
The 30 Rock reunion is part of an Upfront special that will introduce some of the upcoming series on the various NBCUniversal networks. Some local NBC affiliates will preempt it due to fear it is little more than an infomercial for Peacock (who will stream the special the next day).
Metascore:
49
User Score:
3.0
Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special 59.

Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special

March 7, 2021
Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex includes discussions of their decision to move to the U.S. and their future.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
2.9
The Passion 60.

The Passion

March 20, 2016
Tyler Perry hosts and narrates the live musical in New Orleans about Jesus' last hours.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
2.8
Celebrating America 61.

Celebrating America

January 20, 2021
The inauguration concert special hosted by Tom Hanks features performances from such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, Tim McGraw, Tyler Hubbard, John Legend, Foo Fighters, Yo Yo Ma, Yolanda Adams, DJ Cassidy, Luis Fonsi, Ozuna, Demi Lovato, and Katy Perry as well as appearances from Lin Manuel Miranda, former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
2.7
The Golden Globe Awards 62.

The Golden Globe Awards

February 28, 2021
The COVID-19 delayed Golden Globes was hosted by Tina Fey in New York and by Amy Poehler in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
35
User Score:
2.4
Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual 63.

Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual

June 21, 2022
The comedy special from Joel Kim Booster was filmed at Catch One in Los Angeles and features topics such as growing up Asian, sex, and sexuality.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
2.3
Coastal Elites 64.

Coastal Elites

September 12, 2020
Miriam Nessler (Bette Midler), a New York teacher; Sharynn Tarrows (Kaitlyn Dever), a nurse from Wyoming; actor Mark Hesterman (Dan Levy); Youtuber Clarissa Montgomery (Sarah Paulson) and philanthropist Callie Josephson (Issa Rae) all deal with the coronavirus pandemic in different ways in this satire from Paul Rudnick.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
2.1
Pete Davidson: Alive From New York 65.

Pete Davidson: Alive From New York

February 25, 2020
The stand-up special from the Saturday Night Live cast member was recorded at New York's Gramercy Theater.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
2.0
The Grammy Awards 66.

The Grammy Awards

February 11, 2007
The annual music awards show (held again at Los Angeles' Staples Center) was highlighted by only the second performance by a reunited Police in 25 years. The Dixie Chicks and Mary J. Blige were among the night's biggest winners.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
1.9
Annie Live! 67.

Annie Live!

December 2, 2021
Billionaire Daddy Warbucks' (Harry Connick Jr.) decision to adopt Annie (Celina Smith) angers Miss Hannigan (Taraji P. Henson), while her brother (Tituss Burgess) and girlfriend plot ways to get money in this adaptation of the Broadway musical based on the comic strip.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
1.7
Yearly Departed: Season 1 68.

Yearly Departed: Season 1

December 30, 2020
Rachel Brosnahan, Tiffany Haddish, Patti Harrison, Natasha Leggero, Sarah Silverman, Natasha Rothwell, and Ziwe are some of the comedians giving comedic end-year goodbyes to a variety of topics in this comedy special hosted by Phoebe Robinson.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
1.5
Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils 69.

Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils

April 17, 2022
The second of three specials finds the Doctor, Yaz and Dan in 19th-century China where pirate Madame Ching (Crystal Yu) releases a Sea Devil while seeking a lost treasure.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
0.8
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