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The best stand-up comedy specials on Paramount+ right now

Right now the best stand-up comedy specials on Paramount+ in the United States are John Mulaney: New in Town (2012), Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (2011) and Anthony Jeselnik: Caligula (2013). This is the top 9 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 11, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 1. John Mulaney: New in Town2012

    Film · 58mComedy★ 8.0

    Stand-up comedian John Mulaney tackles such red-hot topics as quicksand, Motown singers and an elderly man he once met in a bathroom.

    Stream onNetflixParamount+

  2. 2. Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room2011

    Film · 1h 18mComedy★ 7.8

    Filmed at the New York Comedy Festival, comedian Patrice O'Neal stars in his first and only full-length stand-up special. Featuring 40 minutes of additional content not seen on television, Patrice brings his trademark absurdism and…

    Stream onParamount+

  3. 3. Anthony Jeselnik: Caligula2013

    Film · 59mComedy★ 7.4

    Anthony Jeselnik brings his signature dark and twisted point of view to this special. He holds nothing back, routinely saying things most wouldn't ever dare. Anthony is not for the easily offended or humorless.

    Stream onParamount+

  4. 4. Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape2018

    Film · 1h 7mComedy, TV Movie★ 6.9

    Jim Gaffigan has made a career out of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary with his hilarious observational style. In his 6th special, he uses humor to deal with the unthinkable & proves that laughter is the best medicine…or is it?

    Stream onPrime VideoHuluParamount+The CW (free)+6

  5. 5. Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time2019

    Film · 1h 15mComedy, TV Movie★ 6.6

    Comedian Jim Gaffigan performs live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN.

    Stream onHuluParamount+The CW (free)Kanopy (free)+6

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  7. 6. Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts2011

    Film · 58mComedy, Documentary, TV Movie★ 6.8

    Daniel Tosh performs in front of a live San Francisco audience in this stand-up special for Comedy Central, and touches on topics ranging from sports and pop culture, to religion and politics.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+

  8. 7. Comedy Central Presents1998

    Series · 15 seasonsComedy, Talk★ 7.0

    These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.

    Stream onParamount+

  9. 8. Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff2012

    Film · 1h 0mComedy★ 5.9

    A ratings hit! Amy Schumer debuts her one-hour special in front of a live audience at the Historic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco.

    Stream onParamount+

  10. 9. The Jeselnik Offensive2013

    Series · 2 seasonsComedy★ 7.4

    The Jeselnik Offensive is an American late-night television program that airs on Comedy Central. It is hosted by stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik, who extends his onstage character into weekly, topical humor with a sociopathic, dark…

    Stream onParamount+

Questions

What are the best stand-up comedy specials on Paramount+ right now?
In the United States, as of November 11, 2026: John Mulaney: New in Town (2012), rated 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB, then Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room and Anthony Jeselnik: Caligula.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
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