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Chappelle's Show

2003·Show
28Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Metacritic748.9Rotten Tomatoes96%89%
Episodes
IMDb8.8Metacritic748.9Rotten Tomatoes96%89%
Episodes

Chappelle's Show fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos3

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor9

World

Everyday modern life, society, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Sketch ComedyDave ChappelleSocial SatirePop Culture CommentaryDark HumorWitty & ProvocativeIconic CharactersCringe HumorCult ClassicFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Rusty Cundieff
Written by:
Nick Kroll, Dave Chappelle, Norman Lear

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Chappelle's Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chappelle's Show legally?

Paramount+HooplaTubi TV

Chappelle's Show is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chappelle's Show worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chappelle's Show rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How many seasons does Chappelle's Show have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 28 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chappelle's Show?

Critics85
Audiences89

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 89 out of 100, so both groups see Chappelle's Show much the same way.

When did Chappelle's Show air?

It ran from 2003 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Chappelle's Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chappelle's Show?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chappelle's Show in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Chappelle's Show, including Character Development, Tempting Fate, Mundane Made Awesome.