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Vir Das Knows He’ll Be Arrested for a Joke Eventually

 The Indian comedian joins this week’s Good One to offer a fresh perspective on “freedom of speech.” By Jesse David Fox
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Girls5Eva Is 2 Funny 2 Ignore

 The Peacock series about a girl group reuniting in middle age cranks out joke after joke about the ridiculous exercise that is show business. By Jen Chaney
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The Best Comedy Shorts of April 2021

 Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month. By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  1. good one podcast
    Vir Das Knows He’ll Be Arrested for a Joke EventuallyThe Indian comedian joins this week’s Good One to offer a fresh perspective on “freedom of speech.”
    By Jesse David Fox
  2. tv review
    Girls5Eva Is 2 Funny 2 IgnoreThe Peacock series about a girl group reuniting in middle age cranks out joke after joke about the ridiculous exercise that is show business.
    By Jen Chaney
  3. now streaming
    The 40 Best Comedies on HBO MaxBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, 13 Going on 30, Metropolitan, and more.
    By Brian Tallerico
  4. trailer mix
    Plan B Trailer: When the U.S. Health-Care System Fails Girls, Make ComedyNever Rarely Sometimes Always but a raucous teen comedy.
    By Rebecca Alter
  5. reboots
    NBC Knows What the Youth Wants, Reboots Night CourtMelissa Rauch will star and executive-produce, playing the daughter of Judge Harry Stone.
    By Rebecca Alter
  7. baby jost
    Colin Jost Has Always Been a Boss Baby, According to Michael Che and Seth MeyersBaby Jost doo doo doo doo.
    By Rebecca Alter
  8. last night on late night
    Aidy Bryant Recalls ‘Raw, Nightmarish’ Shrill Electric Slide Rehearsal“It will chill you to your damn bones.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  9. late night
    Our Hearts Go Out to Jordan Schlansky: TBS’s Conan to End on June 24O’Brien hangs up his red pompadour at the network, but don’t worry, he’ll be on HBO Max soon.
    By Halle Kiefer
  10. a glorious return
    Tuca & Bertie Begins Its New Life on Adult Swim in JuneSunday, June 13, to be exact.
    By Megh Wright
  11. snl
    SNL Season 46 to Close Out With Keegan-Michael Key and Lil Nas XAnd Olivia Rodrigo and Anya Taylor-Joy.
    By Megh Wright
  12. stand-up
    Tig Notaro’s Next Stand-up Special Will Be Fully AnimatedIt will premiere on HBO sometime this summer.
    By Megh Wright
  13. chomp chomp
    Chris Gethard Almost Gets Mauled by Alligators in His New Comedy SpecialChris Gethard: Half My Life premieres on streaming on June 1.
    By Rebecca Alter
  14. last night on late night
    Anti-Vaxxers Ruined John Oliver’s Cicada Mascot Debut“We emailed our mascot guy and we told him not to come in, because it was an absolutely stupid idea.”
    By Devon Ivie
  15. humor writing
    Reclusive Former Simpsons Writer John Swartzwelder Emerges With Writing Advice“It’s like a crappy little elf has snuck into my office and badly done all my work for me, and then left with a tip of his crappy hat.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  16. last night on late night
    Ringo Starr Has a Galaxy-Brained Theory About Cows“The molecules are so big.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  17. open parrot auditions
    Arrrrrrrrrrre You Ready to See Taika Waititi Play Blackbeard in a Pirate Comedy?The Jojo Rabbit director will portray the dread pirate in HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death.
    By Halle Kiefer
  18. follow friday
    Kyle Harris Will Be Gravely Disappointed by Hudson YardsWe caught up with the comedian on Instagram Live.
    By Taylor Garron
  19. funny videos of the month
    The Best Comedy Shorts of April 2021Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  20. this week in late night
    James Adomian’s Transcendent Take on the MyPillow Guy Won Late Night This WeekPlus the latest on Tiny Secret Whispers.
    By Bethy Squires
  21. book excerpt
    ‘The Relief Outweighed the Regret’Casey Wilson on conquering body-shaming in Hollywood.
    By Casey Wilson
  22. family matters
    The Mitchells vs. the Machines Director Mike Rianda Wants to Make You LaughHow Mike Rianda went from Gravity Falls to making one of the warmest, funniest, most original animated movies of the past few years.
    By Joseph Longo
  23. good one podcast
    Howie Mandel Listened to the Audience, Not His Fellow ComicsThe comedian talks his career and The Tonight Show on this week’s Good One.
    By Jesse David Fox
  24. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: The Deep Dive BeginsRounding up our favorite comedy-podcast episodes of the week.
  25. last night on late night
    There’s Plenty of Crack Talk in Jimmy Kimmel and MyPillow Guy’s Interview“I believe that you are sincere. I also think there’s something going on from the crack.”
    By Devon Ivie
  26. last night on late night
    Watch Stephen Colbert’s Live Post-Biden Speech MonologueJobs, jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs. Jobs.
    By Bethy Squires
  27. last night on late night
    Samantha Bee Has #FreeBritney on the Brain“Free Britney and Free the D.C. Budget!”
    By Bethy Squires
  28. comedy
    Bo Burnham Made a New Special Alone in His HouseIt’s called Inside, and it’s coming to Netflix.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  29. trailer mix
    Jean Smart Is the Queen of Sin City in the Hacks TrailerAnd wears some fabulous caftans.
    By Devon Ivie
  30. chat room
    Rutherford Falls Let Michael Greyeyes Finally Say What He’s Been Wanting to Say“To be able to simply and bluntly speak our truth to power and be unapologetic … when I first read that speech, I practically cried.”
    By Jackson McHenry
  31. friday night movie club
    A Decade Later, Bridesmaids’ Supporting Players Deserve Their FlowersOur unending gratitude to Jessica St. Clair, Ben Falcone, and Annie Mumolo for their comedic service.
    By Shannon Carlin
  32. interview
    Jana Schmieding Brought the Cool Native Auntie Vibes to Rutherford FallsThe actress talks Ed Helms’s face, nuanced characters, and the Hollywood lie that fat people can’t snag Dustin Milligan-level hotties.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  33. trailer mix
    Watch the Trailer for That Damn Michael CheHis sketch series’ title has huge “why I oughta!” energy.
    By Rebecca Alter
  34. instagram live
    Brooks Allison Had a Mighty Ducks–Themed Screamo BandTalking emo and the UCB-to-SNL-writer pipeline with the comedian on Instagram Live.
    By Taylor Garron
  35. trailer mix
    Master of None Season 3 Trailer: That’s Black AmoreNow starring Lena Waithe and Naomi Ackie.
    By Zoe Haylock
  36. the internet
    Yes, Jack Black’s Mom Really Did Help Save Apollo 13Sometimes the internet speaks the truth.
    By Bethy Squires
  37. snl
    Boring Guy to Host SNLElon Musk is hosting Saturday Night Live. Yes, actually.
    By Rebecca Alter
  38. tv
    ABC Won’t Be Signing a Lease With Alec Baldwin and Kelsey Grammer Roommate PilotThe network reportedly made the decision after watching it.
    By Halle Kiefer
  39. this week in late night
    Amber Ruffin’s Innovations in Song Parody Won Late Night This WeekIt was a week of big swings in late-night television.
    By Bethy Squires
  40. film independent spirit awards
    Melissa Villaseñor Is Your Virtual Film Independent Spirit Awards Host“Remember, if all else fails: celebrity impressions!”
    By Charu Sinha
  41. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Podcast But Outside’s 100th EpisodeRounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
  42. trailer mix
    Here Today Trailer: Tiffany Haddish and Billy Crystal Become Accidental BFFsWell, isn’t this cute?
    By Devon Ivie
  43. last night on late night
    Cher Swears She’s Only Into Christopher Meloni As an Actor“Just because someone is an excellent actor doesn’t mean you wanna jump on their bones.”
    By Justin Curto
  44. last night on late night
    Melissa Villaseñor’s Kristen Wiig Impression Makes Seth Meyers Recoil in Awe“I want to call Kristen and make sure she still has her soul.”
    By Devon Ivie
  45. good one podcast
    James Acaster Never Wants to Make an Audience Member Cry AgainThe comedian discusses his latest stand-up special on this week’s Good One.
    By Jesse David Fox
  46. last night on late night
    The MyPillow Guy Is Coming to Jimmy Kimmel Live!“We are Bed, Bath, and Beyond excited.”
    By Bethy Squires
  47. tv
    Master of None Season 3 Will Premiere on Netflix in MayAfter a four-year-long hiatus.
    By Zoe Haylock
  48. going independent
    Tim Heidecker Takes On Cinema Straight to the People“You can build a Netflix if you have an audience that wants to watch your shit.”
    By Chris Kopcow
  49. last night on late night
    Stephen Colbert Reacts to Derek Chauvin Verdict: ‘There Is More Work to Be Done’“At least this one injustice was not compounded with indifference.”
    By Charu Sinha
  50. trailer mix
    Ted Lasso, the Only Good American, Is Back for Season 2Premiering July 23!
    By Rebecca Alter
  51. on comedy
    Morrissey Isn’t Charmed That The Simpsons Made Him a Racist Carnivore“It only serves to insult the artist. They should take that mirror and hold it up to themselves.”
    By Devon Ivie
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