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Reading Time: 4 minutesEveryone could use a good laugh these days. Luckily, today’s streaming platforms have no shortage of stand-up comedy shows that you add to your queue. And best of all, many of them won’t cost you a thing. In fact, we think you’ll be surprised at what’s available for free.
Whether you’re looking for classic comedy routines worth re-watching or new specials from your favorite stand-ups, scroll through this list of options and we guarantee it will put a smile on your face.
How to Watch Free Stand-Up Comedy
Comedy Central
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If you have cable, you can catch tons of stand-up specials online at Comedy Central for no extra charge. You simply click over to the website and it allows you to stream everything from Amy Schumer’s Mostly Sex Stuff to Bridgett Everett’s Gynecological Wonder.
However, the site also offers a few select stand-up specials completely free, without a cable login. Just look under the “No Login Required” heading to find the current offerings.
Popcornflix
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If you’re looking to just hit play and not worry about providing your information, Popcornflix is the way to go. There are some advertisements, but it’s a small price to be able to watch a great selection of both classic and modern stand-up specials.
Tubi
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Tubi has a similar setup to Popcornflix. And even though you can expect a stack of ads, it does offer a wider selection of series with favorites like Jeff Dunham, Jim Gaffigan and Cedric the Entertainer. Bookmark this page and you’ll be binging stand-up comedians in no time.
YouTube
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YouTube spotlights comedians, too. The video sharing platform has plenty of comedy specials to watch, including selections from Fahim Anwar, Mark Normand and Nick Thune.
And if you want to get rid of the ads, start a one-month free trial to YouTube Premium. If you decide to keep it, you’ll pay just $11.99 after the trial ends.
Streaming Services with Free Trials
Amazon Prime Video
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While you may not need a reminder that Amazon’s not just for online shopping, you should know that upgrading to Prime can give you a night in with Jim Gaffigan’s hilarious The Pale Tourist series.
From Spain to Canada, you’ll get a recap of what it’s like for him to travel around the world. If you’re chuckling already, get excited because Amazon offers a free 30-day trial for first-time users.
Hulu
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Plan a day of comedy, courtesy of Hulu. The platform isn’t just for catching up on your missed TV shows, there’s so much more it has to offer, including lots of laughs. It features all kinds of comedians such as Dane Cook, George Lopez and many more.
New subscribers can start a free trial at any time, but once it’s over, unlimited access costs as low as $5.99 per month — which is cheaper than Netflix.
Netflix
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Speaking of Netflix, the popular service also has its own lineup of stand-up comedians. A few fan favorites include Russell Peters, Adam Devine, Sarah Silverman and the list goes on. If you’re not already on the bandwagon, try it out commitment-free with a one month complimentary trial.
Not to worry, Netflix doesn’t mess around; you’ll even get a cancellation reminder three days before you’ll get charged.
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Isis Briones
Isis Briones is a freelance writer who covers everything from travel to video games, fashion and everything in between. From Manhattan to Muramvya, Burundi, she's also lived all over the world. There's actually no telling where she could end up next, but she's always ready with a carry-on packed for whatever adventure comes her way.