Chappelle's Show
Seen it?2003 | 3 seasons | 22 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 10 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Dave Chappelle's singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of laidback stand-up and street-smart sketches.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 7 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 159K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12003 · 12 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 22004 · 13 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- The Lost Episodes2006 · 3 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle
- Dave ChappelleHost / Various Characters