The WORST episodes of Dave Chappelle

Every episode of Dave Chappelle ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Dave Chappelle!

Dave Chappelle's career started while he was in high school at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC where he studied theatre arts. At the age of 14, he began performing stand-up comedy in nightclubs. Shortly after graduation, he moved to New York City where he quickly established himself as a major young talent. At the age of 19, Chappelle made his film debut in Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993). Chappelle then starred in the short-lived sitcom, Buddies (1996) and had a featured role in The Nutty Professor (1996).

Last Updated: 12/17/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
What's in a Name?
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#1 - What's in a Name?

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/7/2022

Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists should never behave.

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#2 - The Dreamer

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/31/2023

From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.

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#3 - For What Its Worth

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/1/2004

Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth is a 2004 television special starring stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle. The performance was recorded at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California in June 2004, and it premiered on September 4 later that year on Showtime. The special earned two Emmy nominations. The DVD was released on August 16, 2005.

Directors: Stan Lathan
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#4 - Equanimity

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/30/2017

Chappelle talks growing up poor, upsetting fans and catching heat after Douche's election in an unflinching stand-up set filmed in Washington, D.C.

Directors: Stan Lathan
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The Bird Revelation
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#5 - The Bird Revelation

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/31/2017

In a spontaneous and intimate set, Chappelle takes on Hollywood's sexual assault crisis and drops clues to his long break from show business.

Directors: Stan Lathan
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#6 - Sticks & Stones

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2019

Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in a defiant stand-up special filmed in Atlanta.

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12 votes

#7 - HBO Comedy Half-Hour

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/1998

A riotous 1998 stand-up comedy special with veteran actor/comedian Dave Chappelle.

Directors: Troy Miller
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#8 - Killin' Them Softly

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2000

Dave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.

Directors: Stan Lathan
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Deep in the Heart of Texas: Dave Chappelle Live at Austin City Limits
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#9 - Deep in the Heart of Texas: Dave Chappelle Live at Austin City Limits

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/21/2017

Dave Chappelle gives his stand about racially charged run-ins, celebrity scandals and fatherly dilemmas in his stand-up set at Austin's Moody Theater.

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The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium
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#10 - The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2017

Dave Chappelle gives his usual skewed insight into the topics of race, technology, OJ Simpson, and more in a stand up special filmed in Hollywood.

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#11 - The Closer

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2021

As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.

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