Chappelle's Show

Chappelle's Show

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

Created by Dave Chappelle, Neal Brennan

On Comedy Central

2003–20063 seasons28 episodes22 min8.1 / 10

A high-energy sketch comedy show built on irreverent social commentary and provocative humor, designed to provoke thought through laughter rather than reassurance.

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

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Questions people ask

  • Is Chappelle's Show one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of series.

  • Is Chappelle's Show sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Does Chappelle's Show leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is Chappelle's Show scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Is Chappelle's Show violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.

  • Is Chappelle's Show easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity93

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love57

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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