If You're in Need of a Laugh, These Are the 30 Best Comedy Specials on Netflix Right Now

In her first hour-long special for Netflix, Taylor Tomlinson delivers some hard truths and witty commentary about the realities of being in your 20s. Long story short, they're not as great as they seem, and Tomlinson is absolutely over it.

Watch Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter Life Crisis on Netflix.

Fusing his brand of witty political commentary with personal storytelling, Hasan Minhaj is totally in his element in his comedy special Homecoming King. Minhaj mines his own upbringing as a child of immigrants, balancing hilarious moments with sincere ones. In one hour, Minhaj's stories about his family and childhood will make you laugh, maybe make you cry, and also offer a unique, necessary perspective on America.

Watch Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King on Netflix.

Live (not really, but you get the point) from Radio City is John Mulaney, a veteran of the SNL writers' room. In Kid Gorgeous, as in all of his Netflix specials, Mulaney wears a suit and tie, so you know he means business — funny business, that is. Watch for hilarious stories from Mulaney's childhood, his time on SNL, and the wild price of an English degree.

Watch John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City on Netflix.

Ali Wong is a woman of many talents including writing, producing, and starring in Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe and performing stand-up comedy while seven-and-a-half months pregnant! In her hilariously bold comedy special, Wong turns widely accepted notions about gender inequality, feminism, and her identity as an Asian woman upside down.

Watch Ali Wong: Baby Cobra on Netflix.

Emmy-nominated SNL writer Sam Jay serves up her takes piping hot. In 3 in the Morning, Jay offers sharp, biting commentary on travelling with her girlfriend, her shroom-induced epiphany about the audacity of white people, and not surviving on a stranded island.

Watch Same Jay: 3 in the Morning on Netflix.

In this comedy special, Leslie Jones, who was an SNL cast member and writer, will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Her jokes about ageing, seducing Prince, and battling sleep apnea are outrageously hilarious.

Watch Leslie Jones: Time Machine on Netflix.

You may know Michelle Buteau from stealing scenes in Netflix movies like Always Be My Maybe and Someone Great, but she takes centre stage in her Netflix special. Joyous and spirited, Buteau cracks jokes about being a mother of twin babies, her relationship with her Dutch husband, and more.

Watch Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia on Netflix.

Cristela Alonzo isn't just the first Latina woman to create, produce, write, and star in her own primetime comedy in the US, she's also a genius comedian. In the special, Alonzo tackles Latinx stereotypes, immigration, and growing up poor in a way that challenges the status quo and will make you laugh nonstop.

Watch Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy on Netflix.

British comedian James Acaster's Repertoire gives you not just one comedy special but also a collection of four comedic masterpieces that will still leave you begging for more. With the multitude of stand-up comedy across streaming platforms, we're pretty familiar with the standard setup, punchline routine. Acaster's approach, however, is unique as he melds storytelling that will send you down a rabbit hole with observations about the absurdities of everyday life.

Watch James Acaster: Repertoire on Netflix.

In her breakout comedy special, Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby creates a whole new way of doing the traditional comedy hour. At each turn she surprises and bucks expectation. You'll find the pairing of punchlines with her personal confessions relating to gender, sexuality, and challenges she faced in her childhood as emotional and empowering as it is witty and funny.

Watch Hannah Gadsby: Nanette on Netflix.

For a dose of quirky comedy with eccentric commentary on life, check out Michelle Wolf's special Joke Show. Wolf offers her wacky takes on massages, childbirth, feminism, and, yes, otters.

Watch Michelle Wolf: Joke Show on Netflix.

If there's one thing we know about Tiffany Haddish, it's that she's always ready to bring on the laughs. In her second Netflix special, Black Mitzvah, Haddish comically takes us through her coming of age as a woman. Reflecting on her life experiences, Haddish pokes fun at her past, from living in foster care to dating for free meals as a broke comedian, turning tales of hardship into jokes she can triumphantly laugh at.

Watch Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah on Netflix.

Neal Brennan's special 3 Mics is a little unorthodox, but so worth it. Brennan literally has three microphones set up on the stage — one for one-liners, one for traditional stand-up with setups and punchlines, and one for "emotional stuff." Though the setup is unusual, it ends up being a pretty hilarious and unique comedy hour in which Brennan gets up close and personal with the audience.

Watch Neal Brennan: 3 Mics on Netflix.

British comedian Mo Gilligan's special Momentum is so next level that he has a whole band backing him up on stage. You can bet that Gilligan's humour is sharp and his observations on family dynamics, friends' birthday parties, and dancing in the club are hilariously relatable. The physical and musical comedy is sure to have you clutching your stomach and jammin' at the same time.

Watch Mo Gilligan: Momentum on Netflix.

Emmy Award-winning comedian Sarah Silverman has a bit of a reputation for being provocative because she's not afraid to get into controversial subjects. In her Netflix special, Silverman uses satire, a bit of dark humour, and her characteristic deadpan delivery to ponder big questions about life.

Watch Sarah: Silverman: A Speck of Dust on Netflix.

Nikki Glaser is by no means new to the comedy game. Dynamic and unbridled, Glaser's comedy special is in fact bangin'. Glaser isn't afraid to keep it all the way real about her sexual experiences and her deepest insecurities.

Watch Nikki Glaser: Bangin' on Netflix.

Iliza Scheslinger is no stranger to Netflix's comedy lineup. In addition to her four stand-up specials, she has also got a sketch show and wrote and stars in the Netflix film Good on Paper. For an introduction to the Scheslinger comedic universe, laugh out loud to Elder Millennial, where she gets into the truth about ageing, our hidden flaws, and dating.

Watch Iliza Scheslinger: Elder Millennial on Netflix.

Known for his deadpan delivery and controversial jokes from behind the desk of SNL's "Weekend Update," Michael Che also tackles current events in this Netflix comedy special. Although Che seems casual and cool, seated on a stool instead of standing up, he uses comedy to make some important points about celebrities and activism, mental health, and racial and economic inequities in healthcare.

Watch Michael Che: Shame the Devil on Netflix.

Witty and unpredictable, Hari Kondabolu breaks down identity politics, his mango obsession, and an awkward celebrity encounter in this special. Plus, this comedy special is packed with food-themed jokes that are downright funny.

Watch Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives on Netflix.

You can't go wrong with a full hour of comedy from Trevor Noah, The Daily Show host, who always delivers critical insight into today's politics with humour. In his second Netflix special, Son of Patricia, Noah shares lessons he learned from his mother growing up in South Africa, his interpretation of trap music, and his thoughts on tacos.

Watch Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia on Netflix.

Heads up, you will definitely need to prepare yourself for this one. If you are familiar with Eric Andre or have seen The Eric Andre Show on Comedy Central, you know his brand of comedy: loud, in your face, and a little bizarre. Things get pretty wild as Andre discusses his mishaps getting high in public, missing Tupac's hologram at Coachella, and Cops' inappropriate theme-music choice.

Watch Eric Andre: Legalize Everything on Netflix.

Fresh off touring in the UK, Katherine Ryan offers up her clever observations about everything from her precocious British daughter to the maddening double standards between single moms and single dads and the challenges of coparenting. With each joke and story she tells, Ryan is sure to keep you on your toes.

Watch Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room on Netflix.

In her comedy special, Christina Pazsitzky gets into the reality of how her life changed after giving birth, why people hate on millennials, and the key to her happy marriage. This one's for those who'll appreciate a truly biting sense of humour.

Watch Christina P: Mother Inferior on Netflix.

Watch Whitney Cummings's special Can I Touch IT? for her witty riffs on feminism. Cummings also brings out a special guest (that may or may not be a robot) on stage.

Watch Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It on Netflix.

Tig Notaro, known for her deadpan delivery, gets playful in her second Netflix comedy special. The hour is filled with funny anecdotes about parenting, her wife's Google-able questions, talking to her cat, and more.

Watch Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here on Netflix.

Despite her severe stage fright, dynamic and energetic comedian Jenny Slate graces the stage in this Netflix special. A mix of footage from home videos, interviews with her family members, and stand-up featuring stories about adulthood, Stage Fright is equal parts intimate, goofy, and quirky.

Watch Jenny Slate: Stage Fright on Netflix.

SNL star Pete Davidson known for his dating life almost as much as his comedy, and he bares all in his special Pete Davidson: Alive From New York. His comedy is a fun mix of wry and a little offbeat. Davidson gets candid about his experience working at SNL, rumours about his BDE, a weirdly specific sex story about his dad, and more.

Watch Pete Davidson: Alive From New York on Netflix.

If Hannah Gadsby's first Netflix comedy special, Nanette, left you wanting more, have no fear. Follow it up with Douglas, which has more of Gadsby's unique perspectives on life and comedy.

Watch Hannah Gadsby: Douglas on Netflix.

Two years after her first hit Netflix special, Baby Cobra, Ali Wong came back with more hard truths and another baby bump! In this follow-up, Wong reveals the hilarious lessons she's learned about motherhood and marriage since having her first baby.

Watch Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife on Netflix.