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Essential Specials of the 2020s

The sets we keep coming back to. Tight writing, big swings, lasting impact.

12 comedians

  1. #1

    Bo Burnham #127 Overall

    Modern •United States • 316 votes
    214
  2. #2

    Hannah Gadsby #87 Overall

    Modern •Australia • 454 votes
    350
  3. #3

    John Mulaney #3 Overall

    Modern •United States • 1,338 votes
    1,182
  4. #4

    Taylor Tomlinson #14 Overall

    Modern •United States • 1,600 votes
    1,362
  5. #5

    Nate Bargatze #9 Overall

    Modern •United States • 2,278 votes
    1,952
  6. #6

    Tig Notaro #150 Overall

    Modern •United States • 305 votes
    165
  7. #7

    Bill Burr #2 Overall

    Modern •United States • 1,718 votes
    1,526
  8. #8

    Anthony Jeselnik #4 Overall

    Modern •United States • 911 votes
    805
  9. #9

    Ali Wong #27 Overall

    Modern •United States • 1,019 votes
    853
  10. #10

    Mike Birbiglia #43 Overall

    Modern •United States • 690 votes
    568
  11. #11

    James Acaster #162 Overall

    Modern •United Kingdom • 224 votes
    108
  12. #12

    Maria Bamford #136 Overall

    Modern •United States • 216 votes
    142