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Chappelle's Show

  • TV Series
  • 2003–20062003–2006
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
62K
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POPULARITY
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Dave Chappelle and Joe Passaro in Chappelle's Show (2003)
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Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.

IMDb RATING
8.8/10
62K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,079
38
  • Creators
    • Neal Brennan
    • Dave Chappelle
  • Stars
    • Dave Chappelle
    • Donnell Rawlings
    • Rudy Rush
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Neal Brennan
    • Dave Chappelle
  • Stars
    • Dave Chappelle
    • Donnell Rawlings
    • Rudy Rush
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 105User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #66
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 16 nominations total

    Episodes33

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    Chappelle's Show: Season One
    Clip 2:02
    Chappelle's Show: Season One
    Chappelle's Show Season 2 Uncensored!
    Trailer 1:38
    Chappelle's Show Season 2 Uncensored!

    Photos72

    Chappelle's Show (2003)
    Dave Chappelle and Olivia Baseman in Chappelle's Show (2003)
    Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)
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    Dave Chappelle and Charlie Murphy in Chappelle's Show (2003)
    Wayne Brady and Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)
    RZA and The GZA in Chappelle's Show (2003)
    Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)

    Top cast

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    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • Variousas Various…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004–2006
    Donnell Rawlings
    Donnell Rawlings
    • Announceras Announcer…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2003–2004
    Rudy Rush
    Rudy Rush
    • Announceras Announcer…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2003–2004
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Selfas Self…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004–2006
    Neal Brennan
    Neal Brennan
    • Selfas Self…
    7 episodes7 eps • 2003–2006
    Yasiin Bey
    Yasiin Bey
    • Self - Musical Guestas Self - Musical Guest…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2003–2004
    Randy Pearlstein
    • Variousas Various…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2003–2006
    Melle Powers
    • Ashley 'Smashly' Evansas Ashley 'Smashly' Evans…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2003–2004
    Greer Barnes
    Greer Barnes
    • Dave's Friendas Dave's Friend…
    7 episodes7 eps • 2003–2006
    Blaire Reinhard
    • Lil' Jon Announceras Lil' Jon Announcer…
    7 episodes7 eps • 2004
    Yoshio Mita
    • Asian Slaveas Asian Slave…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003–2004
    Paul Mooney
    Paul Mooney
    • Selfas Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2003–2004
    Guillermo Díaz
    Guillermo Díaz
    • Scarfaceas Scarface…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2003–2006
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Kent Wallaceas Kent Wallace…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003–2004
    Sophina Brown
    Sophina Brown
    • Clifton's Wifeas Clifton's Wife…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003–2004
    Questlove
    Questlove
    • Selfas Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004
    Bryan Olsen
    Bryan Olsen
    • Internet Music Guyas Internet Music Guy…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003–2006
    Bill Burr
    Bill Burr
    • Billyas Billy…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2004
    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
    • actor name in series title
    • actor plays himself
    • actor plays multiple roles
    • two word series title
    • absurd comedy
    • 146 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A new brand of comedy.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Music
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Somewhere in every episode of the second season, the same man can be seen intensely dancing "The Robot". He is Karl Lake, set dresser for the show. In the first season, he was asked to be in a crowd scene and do something funny. Chappelle liked the dance Lake was doing and made it a fixture of the second season.
    • Goofs
      Lil' Jon's (played by Dave Chappelle) right sleeve changes positions when he is in the doctor's office.
    • Quotes

      Rick James: I'm Rick James, bitch!

    • Crazy credits
      Episode #204 began with the following disclaimer: "This episode of Chappelle's Show has been deemed more offensive than usual. Viewer discretion is advised." This was followed by a second screen: "Enjoy yourself, bitches. It's a celebration."
    • Alternate versions
      Club skit of the "Life in Slow motion" sketch, which was shown in second season, features a different music on DVD, as well as on syndication; probably due to legal issues.
    • Connections
      Featured in Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Hip-Hop
      Written & Performed by Dead Prez

      Courtesy of Loud Records/LLC

      (Chappelle's intro music)

      (uncredited)

    User reviews105

    Review
    Top review
    This show will go down as the funniest show of the decade
    Mark my words....

    Some people deem this show as racist/sterotyping/labeling. Well I think thats the point.

    Welcome to the new millennium, where a guy takes things we've had in my country (USA) since its founding, like racism and makes it funny (An effort to try to tear down racial barriers? Maybe) and exploits how ridiculous and stupid racism and sterotyping really is.

    And at the same time how does Chapelle hit pop culture so well? The vice city sketch, John Mayer in the Harlem barber shop, the player haters ball, the real world with one super white guy, I know black people, and of course the racial draft...

    You just got to take all the skits' racism out of context (The way I think Chapelle does), and just laugh at yourself and your entire race for once instead of hyper-defending your race. And if you can do that you'll realize why this is one of the funniest shows of the decade.
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    13
    • johnpaulribaudo
    • Jun 30, 2004

    FAQ10

    • Is that Asian woman Dave's wife?
    • Is the kid that plays his son really his son?
    • I heard that Clayton Bigsby was based on Dave's grandfather? Is this true?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Comedy Central
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chappelle's Show: The Lost Episodes
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Comedy Central
      • Marobru Inc.
      • Pilot Boy Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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