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Season 1 – Chappelle's Show

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The sketch-comedy show, starring comic Dave Chappelle, follows the tried-and-true formula of similar shows that preceded it. Chappelle performs a stand-up routine that leads into a taped comedy sketch. The show usually ends with a musical performance. The show is often considered to be controversial due to its use of racial humor.
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Chappelle's Show — Season 1

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Chappelle's Show finds the comedian elevating his devastating brand of comedy with a slew of memorable characters and sketches.

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Mike Flaherty Entertainment Weekly 12/20/2019
A prankster with a mile-wide grin, Dave Chappelle knows no bounds when it comes to machine-gunned ridicule. Go to Full Review Erik Pedersen The Hollywood Reporter 01/23/2019
It's premature to dismiss Chappelle's Show after one subpar episode, it's worth a second chance on the host's cred alone - assuming the same problems don't persist. Go to Full Review Ryan McGee AV Club 09/04/2018
Like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and dozens of other comedians before him, Chappelle is incredibly interested in the contextual power of words. Go to Full Review Allan Johnson South Florida Sun-Sentinel 12/20/2019
The quick sketches, parodies and one-liners of Chappelle's Show fit him like a glove. Go to Full Review Jamey Codding Bullz-Eye.com 12/20/2019
4.5/5
These sketches are freaking hilarious. Absolutely funny, funny stuff. Go to Full Review Michael Bush Den of Geek 09/04/2018
3/5
Like his idol, Richard Pryor, Chappelle uses his comedy to tackle issues of race, particularly the relationships between black and white people in America. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Danny B @RT65981522 May 19 This show changed television history. It was fresh and something that shook things up. See more JF H @RT36223713 09/05/2022 This is hilarious comedy! Dave Chappelle at his best. See more craig d @RT10169544 09/05/2022 Hilarious!! Classic and one of a kind comedy series. Highly Recommend:)lol See more Birithivy Y @RT66170947 05/17/2021 Chappelle's Show (Season 1) - 10/10. The season, and show, that started it all. Before Chappelle's Show, Dave was just a side comedian in hit films, showing a flair for being a funny man. But with this iconic and groundbreaking comedy sketch show, Dave and co creator Neal Brennan defined the post millennium comedy style. It was this show that paved the way for other comedy shows to start taking more chances and being more free with their comedy. Dave and Neal brought a raunchy, in-depth, analytical, observant and surprisingly philosophical comedy show on the air, with it tackling issues and themes such as racism to the music that people listen to. When looking back, you can tell that Dave was gonna become an icon, thanks to his hilarious acting and jokes, but also for his surprising way of looking at topics in a different perspective. He's always had a way to step back and view things in a different colour, and that's why he's up there in the echelon of comedians in standup history. This is essential viewing for any comedy lover, and essential viewing to see how tv shows were post 2000! See more lasse l @RT62932725 03/11/2021 Has some truly great gags but the quality level is a little inconsistent. Some of the jokes haven't aged all that well but the lack of inhibitions is what makes the show fun to begin with. See more 11/28/2020 Dave Chappelle is the best comedian out there. Any time I have ever watched his material I get to laughing almost right away. He's the only comedian who can make me laugh all the time at his material. His skit about prince and the walking dead's negan was insanely funny. Idk where he gets his talent from, but other comedians should study him. I could be having the worst day ever and a few minutes into an episode of Chappelle and my mood is lifted and I'm laughing very hard. :) See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 22, 2003 PopCopy & Clayton Bigsby: Uncensored Version A vicious, blind white-supremacist doesn't know he's black; racy "booty" videos featuring Nat King Cole. Details Episode 1 Aired Jan 22, 2003 PopCopy & Clayton Bigsby A vicious, blind white-supremacist; racy "booty" videos featuring Nat King Cole. Dave Chappelle stars. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 29, 2003 Tyrone Biggums at School & Wrap It Up Box A crack addict gives an anti-drug speech at an elementary school; music guest Mos Def; With Dave Chappelle. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 29, 2003 Tyrone Biggums at School & Wrap It Up Box: Uncensored Version A crack addict goes off-script while giving an anti-drug speech at an elementary school; music guest Mos Def performs. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 5, 2003 Zapped & It's a Wonderful Chest: Uncensored Version Shopping network sells gross products; "Roots" outtakes; reality show pilot; rapper Talib Kweli performs. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 5, 2003 Zapped & It's a Wonderful Chest Shopping network sells gross products; "Roots" outtakes; reality show pilot; rapper Talib Kweli performs. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 12, 2003 Reparations & NY Boobs: Uncensored Version Spoofs of slavery reparations and an appearance on Phil Donahue's talk show; music guest Busta Rhymes. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 12, 2003 Reparations & NY Boobs Spoofs of slavery reparations and an appearance on Phil Donahue's talk show; music guest Busta Rhymes. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 19, 2003 Great Moments in Hookup History & Ask a Black Dude: Uncensored Version New hip-hop products; "Great Moments in Hookup History"; "Ask a Black Dude"; musical performance by Fat Joe. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 19, 2003 Great Moments in Hookup History & Ask a Black Dude New hip-hop products; "Great Moments in Hookup History"; "Ask a Black Dude"; musical performance by Fat Joe. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 26, 2003 Mad Real World & Ask a Gay Dude "Girls Gone Wild"; "Antwone Fisher"; "Ask a Gay Guy"; "The Mad Real World"; musician David Broom performs. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 26, 2003 Mad Real World & Ask a Gay Dude: Uncensored Version "Girls Gone Wild"; "Antwone Fisher"; "Ask a Gay Guy"; "The Mad Real World"; musician David Broom performs. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 5, 2003 Real Movies & Wu-Tang Financial: Uncensored Version A realistic look at "Pretty Woman" and "The Matrix"; the Wu Tang Clan's new financial consulting firm; "Ask a Black Dude"; Killer Mike performs. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 5, 2003 Real Movies & Wu-Tang Financial A realistic look at "Pretty Woman" and "The Matrix"; the Wu Tang Clan's new financial consulting firm; "Ask a Black Dude"; Killer Mike performs. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 12, 2003 Tyrone Biggums's Intervention & Racist Hollywood Animals: Uncensored Version Racism among Hollywood's animal stars; Tyrone Bigguns crack intervention; great moments in hookup history. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 12, 2003 Tyrone Biggums's Intervention & Racist Hollywood Animals Racism among Hollywood's animal stars; Tyrone Bigguns crack intervention; great moments in hookup history. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 19, 2003 Blackzilla & Playa Haters' Ball: Uncensored Version Dave's sci-fi adventure, "Blackzilla"; "Player Hater's Ball"; Chappelle stars in his own video game; The Roots perform. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 19, 2003 Blackzilla & Playa Haters' Ball Dave's Sci-Fi adventure, "Blackzilla"; "Player Hater's Ball"; Chappelle stars in his own video game; The Roots perform. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 26, 2003 Piss on You & The World's Greatest Wars: Uncensored Version Old music videos hint at future sex scandals; History Channel coverage of inner-city gang wars from the 1980s; music guest: Gza. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 26, 2003 Piss on You & The World's Greatest Wars Old music videos hint at future sex scandals; History Channel coverage of inner-city gang wars from the 1980s; music guest: Gza. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 2, 2003 Make-A-Wish & Fisticuff: Uncensored Version Record companies recruit street musicians to be rap stars; a boy beats Dave at a video game; a video camera shows the future; De La Soul performs. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 2, 2003 Make-A-Wish & Fisticuff Record companies recruit street musicians to be rap stars; a boy beats Dave at a video game; a video camera shows the future; De La Soul performs. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 9, 2003 O'Dweeds & Trading Spouses: Uncensored Version "Trading Spouses"; marijuana with no THC; musical guest BlackStar featuring Mos Def and Talib Kweli perform. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 9, 2003 O'Dweeds & Trading Spouses "Trading Spouses"; marijuana with no THC; musical guest BlackStar featuring Mos Def and Talib Kweli perform. Details

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Chappelle's Show — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Comedy Central
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Comedy, Variety
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 22, 2003