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American Dad!: Season 2
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsJoin gung-ho CIA director Stan Smith and his family as they learn to deal with one another's politics, scheming and libidos in Season 2 of this envelope-pushing animated series that skewers political extremes and the families that personify them.
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My Name Is Earl: Season 1
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen he discovers he's holding on to a winning lottery ticket, chronic ne'er-do-well Earl (Jason Lee) -- inspired by hearing Carson Daly talk about karma on TV -- vows to use his good fortune to right everything in his past that he's done wrong. So he sets about rebuilding his life from scratch. Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly (with her first Emmy nod) and Eddie Steeples co-star in the premiere season of this hilarious NBC comedy.
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American Dad!: Season 3
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWhen he's not working to make America safer, CIA agent Stan Smith is busy getting tangled up in crazy adventures with his family. But Stan's special training and weapons expertise don't give him the upper hand on the domestic front.
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Accidentally on Purpose: Season 1
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter a one-night stand with much-younger Zack (Jon Foster) leaves her pregnant, Billie (Jenna Elfman) decides to keep the baby and let Zack move in to share parenting duties. But Billie doesn't expect her home to become a playground for Zack's party-animal friends. Meanwhile, she's also coping with a break-up with her boss (Grant Show) and child-rearing advice from all sides. This sitcom co-stars Ashley Jensen, Lennon Parham and Nicolas Wright.
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell: Vol. 2
2004 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn all of "Saturday Night Live" history, one of the greatest of the greats is Will Ferrell, and this is the ultimate collection for the Ferrell fan. Classic skits include "Janet Reno's Dance Party," "The Lovers," "Inside the Actors' Studio" and more.
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NewsRadio: Season 3
1996 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAs the frazzled news director for New York City's No. 2 radio station, Dave Nelson (Dave Foley) does his best to keep his quirky co-workers from killing each other. In the show's third season, Mr. James (Stephen Root) runs for president; a heat wave spurs office hallucinations; Bill (Phil Hartman) makes Jerry Seinfeld look bad; and Dave's co-workers are shocked to learn he's Canadian. Maura Tierney, Khandi Alexander and Vicki Lewis co-star.
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The Kids in the Hall: Season 1
1989 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsSketch comedy troupe the Kids in the Hall -- Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson -- turn the mundane into the surreal with their zany characters and stories in this Emmy-nominated series. Highlights from Season 1 include discussions about menstruation, the story of the big crouton, the wisdom of the 30 Helens, and the exploits of Cabbage Head, Head Crusher and Buddy Cole.
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Real Husbands of Hollywood: Season 1
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn Season 1, Kevin flirts with the girlfriend of a professional boxer and then must face the pugilist in the ring, Duane dreams up dubious investment schemes, and a mysteriously blackmailer takes the guys to task over incriminating photos.
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies
2006 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsNarrated by "SNL" alum Will Ferrell, this collection of memorable ad spots includes the classics "Trump's House of Wings," "Bassomatic," "Taco Town," "Happy Fun Ball," "Schmitt's Gay," "Little Chocolate Donuts," "Colon Blow" and "Love Toilet."
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Real Husbands of Hollywood
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsKevin Hart and other real-life husbands of Hollywood celebrities play fictionalized versions of themselves in this reality-show spoof, which follows their ill-conceived schemes to carve out lives for themselves in the shadows of their famous wives.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 25
1999 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAs it enters a new century, the late-night comedy show also celebrates its silver anniversary with a slew of celebrity hosts that starts with Jerry Seinfeld and ends with Jackie Chan and includes everyone from the Rock to Jamie Foxx in between. Other highlights of "SNL's" 25th season include an 18-year-old Britney Spears -- the youngest person in the show's history to both host and appear as musical guest in the same episode.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 24
1998 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIncluded among the outrageous sketches in the 24th season of "SNL" are plenty of segments aimed at the embattled Clinton administration -- even one in which notorious White House intern Monica Lewinsky makes a guest appearance. Guest hosts include emeritus "SNL" cast members Bill Murray and Will Ferrell, along with Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, James Van Der Beek, Kelsey Grammer and others. The episodes exclude musical guests and some sketches.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 23
1997 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWill Ferrell, Tracy Morgan, Molly Shannon and Norm MacDonald are all part of the talented principal cast for another irreverent, provocative season of "SNL's" trademark sketch comedy and satire -- more than two decades after the program's 1975 debut. The roster of guest hosts includes Rudy Giuliani, Samuel L. Jackson and Sarah Michelle Gellar, while Jack Nicholson makes a cameo appearance. The shows exclude some musical acts and sketches.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 22
1996 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWill Ferrell and Cheri Oteri head a strong cast in the 22nd year of the show that's famously "Live, from New York!" Along with parodies of politics and current events, this season features recurring animated bits such as "The Ambiguously Gay Duo." Tom Hanks, Lisa Kudrow, John Goodman and series alumni Phil Hartman, Chris Rock and Dana Carvey serve as hosts, and newcomers Ana Gasteyer and Tracy Morgan join the cast.
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NewsRadio: Season 5
1998 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsJon Lovitz joins the cast in this popular sitcom's final season, replacing Phil Hartman after his tragic death. A poignant opening episode deals with the loss by memorializing arrogant news anchor Bill McNeal (Hartman) after he suffers a fatal heart attack. Later in the season, things at the station are thrown into an uproar when WNYX owner Jimmy James (Stephen Root) lands in jail, accused of being mysterious federal fugitive D.B. Cooper.
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America's Funniest Home Videos: Kid's Favorites
2003 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsPulling out all the stops to tickle the funny bones of youngsters and adults, this collection from the hit show portrays everyday people caught on tape in embarrassing moments -- from practical jokes to flat-out strange behavior.
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Glee
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAmid relationship woes and personal attacks from wonderfully wicked cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, idealistic teacher Will Schuester fights to turn the underdog members of McKinley High's Glee Club into confident winners.
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The Kids in the Hall: Season 5
1993 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsKnown collectively as the Kids in the Hall, Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson cap off five hilarious years on the air with the final season of their quirky sketch-comedy show. The funniest skits in this zany collection involve plenty of men in drag, plus appearances by popular characters such as gay bar owner Buddy Cole (Thompson) and, of course, the Chicken Lady (McKinney).
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American Dad!
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 Stars"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane strikes again with this animated comedy about politically conservative CIA agent Stan Smith and his eccentric brood, a family unit that includes a talking goldfish with the brain of an East German athlete.
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The Kids in the Hall
1988 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsMark McKinney, Bruce McCulloch, Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson make up a quirky sketch comedy group who indulge in pop culture parodies, celebrity impersonations -- watch for Thompson's Queen Elizabeth II -- and more. The Kids oftentimes appear as themselves rather than as characters, hilarious monologues are aplenty and courting controversy is not something with which this troupe is unaccustomed.
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NewsRadio: Season 1
1995 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsWNYX director Dave Nelson tries to boost ratings while dealing with his quirky employees and impulsive boss in this hilarious ensemble comedy. In his new position, Dave romances Lisa and wins over haughty Bill, hypersensitive Matthew and funky Beth.
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My Name Is Earl: Season 3
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn the third season of this popular comedy series, lottery winner Earl Hickey's (Jason Lee) luck changes when he lands in the slammer as a result of one of his good deeds -- taking the fall for a loved one. Joining the cast as one of the former ne'er-do-well's fellow inmates is "The War at Home" star Michael Rapaport. Also helping Earl on his karmic quest are his brother Randy (Ethan Suplee) and his ex-wife, Joy (Jaime Pressly).
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My Name Is Earl: Season 4
2008 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn this wry sitcom's fourth and final season, lovable loser Earl Hickey (Jason Lee), who's trying to atone for past misdeeds and selfish choices by helping everyone he's ever wronged, continues checking off his list of alienated acquaintances. Aiding the erstwhile ne'er-do-well with his mission are his ex-wife (Emmy winner Jaime Pressly), his bedraggled brother (Ethan Suplee) and a motel maid named Catalina (Nadine Velazquez).
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My Name Is Earl
2005 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsHilarity abounds in this sitcom about Earl Hickey (Jason Lee), a lifelong loser and petty criminal who is determined to turn things around and earn some positive karma by doing good deeds after he wins the lottery. Earl decides to rectify his mistakes by helping everyone he has wronged, and aiding him on his quest are his cynical ex-wife, Joy (Jaime Pressly), dimwitted brother, Randy (Ethan Suplee), and goofy friend Darnell (Eddie Steeples).
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Glee: Season 2
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAs Mr. Schuester guides the glee club to soaring heights, his personal life grows increasingly complicated, his nemesis Sue Sylvester devises new ways to derail the gang, and several standout singers face devastating dilemmas.
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