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2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

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
30 Rock: A One-Time Special

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
9/11: Inside the President's War Room

9/11: Inside the President's War Room

September 1, 2021
The documentary directed by Adam Wishart and narrated by Jeff Daniels looks at the White House during the 12 hours after the 9/11 attacks with interviews from many in the administration including President George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Condoleezza Rice, Ari Fleischer, and Karl Rove.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
A Christmas Story Live!

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
A Parks and Recreation Special

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
A Very Murray Christmas

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
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

October 15, 2020
The original cast (with Sterling K. Brown playing Chief of Staff Leo McGarry, originally played by the late John Spencer) will theatrical stage season three's third episode "Hartsfield's Landing" where Bartlet (Martin Sheen) deals with a standoff between China and Taiwan and plays chess with Sam (Rob Lowe) and Toby (Richard Schiff). While Josh (Bradley Whitford) waits anxiously for the results of a New Hampshire vote and C.J. (Allison Janney) hides the President's schedule from Charlie (Dulé Hill). Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda are expected to appear during act breaks to encourage voting.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou

A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou

February 28, 2023
The comedy special from Stath Lets Flats's Jamie Demetriou features musical sketches about various stages of life.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Adam Sandler: Love You

Adam Sandler: Love You

August 27, 2024
Adam Sandler's stand-up special was directed by Josh Safdie and filmed at the Nocturne Theatre in Glendale, California.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Adele One Night Only

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
Ali Wong: Single Lady

Ali Wong: Single Lady

October 8, 2024
The latest stand-up comedy special from Ali Wong about life after divorce was filmed at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre during the Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
All The President's Men Revisited

All The President's Men Revisited

April 21, 2013
The two-hour documentary narrated by Robert Redford includes archival footage and interviews with Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Dustin Hoffman, Ben Stein, David Frost, Tom Brokaw, Rachel Maddow, Joe Scarborough, James Carville, Mary Matalin, and Fred Thompson about the Watergate scandal and the impact of "All the President’s Men," the Oscar-winning 1976 film it inspired.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo

Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo

October 17, 2015
Directed by Chris Rock, the debut HBO stand-up special for the Emmy-winning comedian was filmed in May 2014 at the famed New York theater.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
4.8
Amy Schumer: The Leather Special

Amy Schumer: The Leather Special

March 7, 2017
The one-hour comedy special was recorded in Denver’s Bellco Theater in Novemeber 2016.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
1.2
An Adventure in Space and Time

An Adventure in Space and Time

November 21, 2013
The film written by Doctor Who and Sherlock writer Mark Gatiss dramatizes the difficulties of producing the sci-fi series Doctor Who in the 1960s by co-creators Sydney Newman (Brian Cox) and Verity Lambert (Jessica Raine) as well as the origination of regeneration after first Doctor actor William Hartnell (David Bradley) left the show in 1966.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
An Audience with Adele

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
Annie Live!

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
Annie: It's the Hard-Knock Life, From Script to Stage

Annie: It's the Hard-Knock Life, From Script to Stage

June 28, 2013
The documentary directed by Joshua Seftel follows the revival production of the Broadway musical including casting, rehearsals, and opening night.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
3.7
ariana grande: excuse me, i love you

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
Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian

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
Aziz Ansari: Right Now

Aziz Ansari: Right Now

July 9, 2019
The third comedy special for Netflix from Aziz Ansari was directed by Spike Jonze and filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.1
Betty White: First Lady of Television

Betty White: First Lady of Television

August 21, 2018
10 years in the making, the PBS special takes a look at the nearly 70 year long career of Betty White with clips, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from costars and friends such as Pamela Adlon, Valerie Bertinelli, Carol Burnett, Georgia Engel, Tina Fey, Valerie Harper, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Gavin MacLeod, Carl Reiner, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Sullivan, and Alex Trebek.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Between the World and Me

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
Bill Cosby: Far From Finished

Bill Cosby: Far From Finished

November 23, 2013
Bill Cosby's first comedy special in over 30 years was recorded at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center in Cerritos, California.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.4
Bo Burnham: Inside

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
Cat Burglar

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
Celebrating America

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
Chris Fleming: Hell

Chris Fleming: Hell

August 18, 2023
The Chris Fleming comedy special filmed live at Los Angeles Dynasty Typewriter also includes sketches.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

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
Chris Rock: Tamborine

Chris Rock: Tamborine

February 14, 2018
The first of two standup specials on Netflix for Chris Rock was filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and is his first in 10 years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
4.5
Coastal Elites

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
Controlling Britney Spears

Controlling Britney Spears

September 24, 2021
Directed by Samantha Stark, the follow-up to The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears is focused on her life under conservatorship.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Cunk on Life

Cunk on Life

January 2, 2025
Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) is back looking into topics like art, artificial intelligence, the big bang, morality, and life itself in the mockumentary special. [Premieres in the UK on 30 Dec 2024 on BBC Two and in the US on Netflix on 2 Jan 2025]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dave Chappelle: 8:46

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
Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas

Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas

March 21, 2017
This comedy special filmed in April 2015 at Austin's Moody Theater is one of the three scheduled in 2017 for Netflix.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin

Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin

March 21, 2017
This comedy special was filmed in 2016 at Los Angeles' Palladium and is one of the three scheduled in 2017 for Netflix.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Death To 2020

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
Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks

Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks

January 1, 2022
The first of three specials for 2022 finds the Doctor, Yaz and Dan trying to help two people (Aisling Bea and Adjani Salmon) at a storage facility escape from a time loop with Daleks on New Year's Eve.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils

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
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!

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
Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

December 16, 2014
The stop-motion animated Christmas special based on the 2003 theatrical movie Elf and its Broadway Musical follows Buddy (voiced by Jim Parsons) as he travels to New York City to meet the father he never knew.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.3
Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval

Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval

September 24, 2024
The final stand-up comedy special from Ellen DeGeneres was filmed at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre in August 2024.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
tbd
Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: Rue

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
Euphoria Special Episode Part 2: Jules

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
folklore: the long pond studio sessions

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
Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein

Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein

July 16, 2019
The mockumentary from John Levenstein features David Harbour as a fictional version of himself as he looks into his late father's career and discovers "lost" footage of his father's final stage play.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
4.6
Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches

February 23, 2022
Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker and Jeffrey Wright perform five of Frederick Douglass’ speeches in the special about the life of the 19th century activist inspired by David Blight’s biography, "Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom."
Metascore:
92
User Score:
tbd
Friends: The Reunion

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
Gary

Gary

May 5, 2026
Mikey (Jon Bernthal) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) drive to Gary, Indiana, to deliver a mysterious box to Jimmy (Oliver Platt) a few years before the events in "The Bear" in the surprise special episode.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview

George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview

August 28, 2011
Former President George W. Bush is interviewed about his thoughts and feelings during and after the attacks on September 11th.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
3.9
Glory Hounds

Glory Hounds

February 21, 2013
Filmed in Afghanistan, the two-hour special profiles four military dogs and their handlers in the war zone as they locate insurgents and dangerous explosives.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.6
Grease: Live

Grease: Live

January 31, 2016
The live adaptation of the musical finds Sandy (Julianne Hough) transferring to the high school of Danny's (Aaron Tveit) where she meets the Pink Ladies: Rizzo (Vanessa Hudgens), Frenchy (Carly Rae Jepsen), Marty (Keke Palmer). and Jan (Kether Donohue) as well as the T-Birds: Kenickie (Carlos PenaVega) and Putzie (David Del Rio).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Hairspray Live!

Hairspray Live!

December 7, 2016
Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad (Maddie Baillio) dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show come true and with her new-found fame seeks to integrate the show so her friends can join her in this adaption of the movie-turned-musical with encouragement from her mother (Harvey Fierstein) and father (Martin Short).
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
Hannah Gadsby: Douglas

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
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas

Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas

November 22, 2023
The holiday special from Hannah Waddingham was filmed in London at the Coliseum and features appearances from Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr, Sam Ryder, the London Gay Men’s Chorus, the Fabulous Lounge Swingers, and a few of her fellow Ted Lasso cast members.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special

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
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

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
Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head

Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head

October 22, 2024
The third stand-up comedy special on Netflix from Hasan Minhaj was filmed at the San Jose Civic.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

November 2, 2018
The documentary film about Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella performance promises interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and information about the creation of her concept.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
7.8
How Murray Saved Christmas

How Murray Saved Christmas

December 5, 2014
The animated special based on the children books written by Mike Reiss where in the town of Stinky Cigars every holiday character lives, deli owner Murray (Jerry Stiller) is recruited to deliver Santa's presents after Edison Elf's (Sean Hayes) invention knocks Santa unconscious.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
I'll Be Gone in the Dark Special Episode: Show Us Your Face

I'll Be Gone in the Dark Special Episode: Show Us Your Face

June 21, 2021
The special episode features the sentencing of the Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo in 2020 with survivors giving victim-impact statements in court. Plus some updates on the 1984 rape and murder case of Kathy Lombardo that Michelle McNamara said started her interest in true crime.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
It Gets Better

It Gets Better

February 21, 2012
Profiles of three LGBT teenagers are the focus of this MTV special based on the The It Gets Better Project begun by Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...

Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...

December 10, 2024
Jamie Foxx's first comedy stand-up special in decades will cover his hospitalization in April 2023 and his subsequent recovery.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

July 10, 2025
The documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film Jaws features new interviews with cast and crew as well as outtakes and never-before-seen footage. It is also available as a bonus feature on the 50th Anniversary 4K/Blu-ray release of Jaws.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay

Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay

May 24, 2025
Fame, his relationships and being out are some of the topics in the standup comedy special from Jerrod Carmichael that was filmed at New York City's Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel

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
Jerry Before Seinfeld

Jerry Before Seinfeld

September 19, 2017
The first of two specials on Netflix from the comedian features a return to the Comic Strip Live (where he had his professional debut) stage interspersed with old audio clips, photos and home movies.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill

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
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

April 1, 2018
NBC's latest live musical will be a concert staging of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera at Brooklyn's Marcy Armory with John Legend as Jesus, Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as King Herod, Ben Daniels as Pontius Pilate, Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Jin Ha as Annas, Jason Tam as Peter and Erik Gronwall as Simon Zealotes.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
5.0
Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist

Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist

July 24, 2020
The second comedy special for the comedian on Amazon's Prime Video was filmed in Canada and Spain.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Joe Rogan: Burn The Boats

Joe Rogan: Burn The Boats

August 3, 2024
The Joe Rogan live comedy stand-up special was recorded at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
tbd
Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual

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
John Mulaney: Baby J

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
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

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
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

March 12, 2016
Filmed before a live audience at the New Orleans club, Cafe Brasil, Audra McDonald reprises her Tony Award-winning role as Billie Holiday in the Lanie Robertson's play about the life of the jazz singer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.7
Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden

Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden

May 7, 2011
HBO broadcasts Lady Gaga's concert recorded in February at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's

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
Louis C.K.: 2017

Louis C.K.: 2017

April 4, 2017
The first of two comedy stand-up specials filmed for Netflix was recorded at Washington, D.C.'s DAR Constitution Hall.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.7
Louis C.K.: Oh My God

Louis C.K.: Oh My God

April 13, 2013
The fourth HBO stand-up special for Louis C.K. was filmed at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.2
Mae Martin: SAP

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
Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark

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
Marc Maron: Panicked

Marc Maron: Panicked

August 1, 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires, politics, and hsi father are some of the topics in Marc Maron's second HBO stand-up comedy special that was filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Mary Berry's Highland Christmas

Mary Berry's Highland Christmas

December 18, 2023
Mary Berry cooks some of her favorite holiday recipes in Scotland with Andy Murray, Emeli Sandé, and Iain Stirling in this holiday special. [Premiered originally in the UK on 13 Dec 2024 on BBC One and in the US on 18 Dec 2023 on PBS]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas

Mary Berry's Ultimate Christmas

December 19, 2022
Mary Berry shares her recipes for a traditional Christmas dinner including roast turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, Christmas pudding and a trifle. She is joined by Chef Angela Hartnett, Chef Monica Galetti and Rylan Clark, who include own recipes.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

December 17, 2011
Producer and Director Gregg Barson examines the life of superstar comedian Jerry Lewis in this all access special from Starz. Comprised of behind-the-scenes footage, early recordings, and a host of A-list interviews, Method to the Madness thoroughly explores Lewis and both his onstage and offstage lives.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Middleditch & Schwartz

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
Mockingbird Lane

Mockingbird Lane

October 26, 2012
Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller remakes the classic 1960s TV series, The Munsters.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.2
Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion

October 8, 2021
Gonzo and Pepé spends the night in The Haunted Mansion in this Halloween special inspired by the Haunted Mansion attractions at the Disney Parks.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

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
ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran

ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran

November 21, 2025
Adolescence director Philip Barantini follows and films Ed Sheeran as he travels and performs in New York City using only one continuous take.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
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Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special

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
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything

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
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream

Patton Oswalt: We All Scream

September 20, 2022
The fourth stand-up special on Netflix for Patton Oswalt was directed by Oswalt and filmed at Denver's at Paramount Theatre.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
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Pete Davidson: Alive From New York

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
Peter Pan Live!

Peter Pan Live!

December 4, 2014
After the success of the live production of the Sound of Music, NBC returns with Allison Williams as the boy who never wanted to grow up and Christopher Walken as Captain Hook.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
3.8
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

March 23, 2024
Ramy Youssef's stand-up special recorded at Jersey City's White Eagle Hall includes politics, religion and his childhood as topics.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
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Rent (2019)

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
Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling

Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling

August 9, 2019
Rocko, Heffer and Philbert return home to O-Town after 20 years in space in this special for the 1990s Nickelodeon cartoon created by Joe Murray.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
4.5
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine

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
Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles

Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles

November 23, 2013
Sarah Silverman covers such topics as 9/11 widows, Jesus, her dog Duck, and pornography on her first HBO comedy special filmed in Los Angeles in May.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.5