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Chappelle's Show

2003 – 2006Show3 seasons28 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Metacritic748.9Rotten Tomatoes96%89%

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy series about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, warmth or romance.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes · best: S2E4 "The Love Contract & True Hollywood Stories: Rick James" 9.4

Episodes

7.9
8.4
7.5

Story

If making fun of people was against the law, he'd be a lifer.

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

Feels like

  • Sketch Comedy
  • Dave Chappelle
  • Social Satire
  • Pop Culture Commentary
  • Dark Humor
  • Witty & Provocative
  • Iconic Characters
  • Cringe Humor
  • Cult Classic
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rusty Cundieff
Written by
Dave Chappelle, Nick Kroll, Neal Brennan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 22, 2003 · July 23, 2006 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 2003
Last aired
July 23, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 28 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Character Development, Tempting Fate, Mundane Made Awesome +9

  • Character Development
  • Tempting Fate
  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • D-Cup Distress
  • The Cameo
  • You Killed My Father
  • Pre-Asskicking One-Liner
  • Full-Name Basis
  • Defiant to the End
  • Affably Evil
  • Drugs Are Good
  • Neck Snap

12 of 109 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Chappelle's Show?"

Questions about Chappelle's Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chappelle's Show?

Paramount+HooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Chappelle's Show streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Chappelle's Show worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74).

Which season of Chappelle's Show is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is The Love Contract & True Hollywood Stories: Rick James (season 2, episode 4) at 9.4, and the lowest is Black Howard Dean & Stereotype Pixies (season 3, episode 2) at 7.3.

How long does it take to watch Chappelle's Show?

10 h

About 10 hours: 28 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2006.

Will Chappelle's Show make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is Chappelle's Show plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Chappelle's Show use?

Character DevelopmentTempting FateMundane Made AwesomeD-Cup DistressThe CameoYou Killed My FatherPre-Asskicking One-LinerFull-Name BasisDefiant to the EndAffably EvilDrugs Are GoodNeck Snapand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 tropes for it, including Character Development, Tempting Fate, and Mundane Made Awesome.