The BEST episodes of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show

Every episode of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show!

Watch Daily Show correspondent John Oliver loosen his stiff upper lip and ditch the suit as he hosts an all-new stand-up show for Comedy Central. John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show features new material from both up-and-comers and boldfaced names including Eugene Mirman, Brian Posehn, Paul F. Tompkins, Janeane Garofalo, and Kristen Schaal.

Last Updated: 7/27/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended

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#1 - Joe Zimmerman, Sara Schaefer, Tom Lennon

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2013

Hosted by John Oliver, featuring Joe Zimmerman, Sara Schaefer, and Tom Lennon.

The BEST episodes of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show

Every episode of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show!

#1 - Joe Zimmerman, Sara Schaefer, Tom Lennon

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2013

#2 - Ali Wong, Travon Free, Paul F. Tompkins

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/2013

#3 - Ron Funches, Mark Forward, Dan Soder

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/30/2013

#4 - Nick Turner, Colin Jost, Reggie Watts

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/26/2013

#5 - James Adomian, Jessi Klein, Pete Holmes

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2013

#6 - Phil Hanley, Brooke Van Poppelen, Gary Gulman

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/23/2013

#7 - Chris Hardwick, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Greg Fitzsimmons, and Paul F. Tompkins

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2010

#8 - Mike Lawrence, Andy Zaltzman, Kurt Braunohler and David O'Doherty

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2012

#9 - Anthony Jeselnik, Rory Albanese, Deon Cole, Tommy Johnagin, and David Koechner

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2011

#10 - Joe Mande, Jamie Lee, W. Kamau Bell

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/13/2013

#11 - Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Matt McCarthy, and Janeane Garofalo

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2010

#12 - Hari Kondabolu, Mark Normand, Ben Kronberg, and Wyatt Cenac

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2012

#13 - Maria Bamford, Hannibal Buress, Amy Schumer, and Marc Maron

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2010

#14 - Mary Lynn Rajskub, Matt Braunger, Hari Kondabolu, and Brian Posehn

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2010

#15 - Nick Kroll, Chris Hardwick, Matt Braunger, and Kristen Schaal

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2010

#16 - Morgan Murphy, Seth Herzog, Rory Scovel

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/16/2013

#17 - Maria Bamford, Nick Kroll (as Fabrice Fabrice), Greg Fitzsimmons, and Eugene Mirman

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2010

#18 - Brendon Walsh, Glenn Wool, Kumail Nanjiani, and Kirk Fox

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/21/2011

#19 - Kumail Nanjiani, Jen Kirkman, Kyle Kinane, and Al Madrigal

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2011

#20 - Dan St. Germain, Adam Lowitt, Andy Zaltzman and Dana Gould

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/24/2012

#21 - Jared Logan, Adam Newman, Emily Heller, and Hannibal Buress

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2012

#22 - Mike Lawrence, Marina Franklin, Brendon Walsh, and Greg Behrendt

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2011

#23 - Kyle Kinane, Glenn Wool, Rory Scovel, and Pete Holmes

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2011

#24 - Leo Allen, Al Jackson, Sheng Wang and Marc Maron

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2012

#25 - Deon Cole, Moshe Kasher, Marina Franklin and Maria Bamford

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2011