Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant is a British writer, director, radio presenter, stand-up comedian, and actor, best known for his work on The Office, Extras, and The Ricky Gervais Show.

Works

6.7

Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

Titled after the first-ever song to play on their airwaves, Kick Out the Jams follows the development of XFM from its rebellious pirate radio roots in the early 90’s, through to its official FM radio launch in 1997 as a major platform for launching alternative talent into the mainstream. The doc deep-dives into the struggles and influence of the station which gave rise to the likes of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, whose global hits The Office and The Ricky Gervais Show were originally developed while working at the radio station.

Release Date: 2022-08-31

Character: Self

Vote Count: 7

7.3

A Boy Called Christmas

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

Release Date: 2021-11-24

Character: Miika (voice)

Vote Count: 750

The Outlaws
7.4

The Outlaws

Seven strangers from different walks of life - people who would never normally interact - are forced to work together to renovate a derelict community centre. They resent the menial physical labour and they resent each other. But when one of their number gets dragged into a dangerous world of organised crime, they unite in ways none of them thought possible.

Release Date: 2021-10-25

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Greg

Episode Count: 10

Vote Count: 105

5.2

Locked Down

During a COVID-19 lockdown, sparring couple Linda and Paxton call a truce to attempt a high-risk jewellery heist at one of the world's most exclusive department stores, Harrods.

Release Date: 2021-02-25

Character: Michael Morgan

Vote Count: 286

8.0

Jojo Rabbit

A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.

Release Date: 2019-10-18

Character: Deertz

Vote Count: 9673

6.9

Good Boys

A group of young boys on the cusp of becoming teenagers embark on an epic quest to fix their broken drone before their parents get home.

Release Date: 2019-08-14

Character: Claude (uncredited)

Vote Count: 1860

6.9

Fighting with My Family

Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.

Release Date: 2019-02-14

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Hugh

Vote Count: 1727

6.6

Click & Collect

To save his daughter's Christmas, Andrew goes on a road trip with Dev, his neighbour from hell, to buy an elusive Sparklehoof the Unicorn Princess.

Release Date: 2018-12-24

Character: Andrew Bennett

Vote Count: 29

6.1

The Girl in the Spider's Web

After being enlisted to recover a dangerous computer program, hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials.

Release Date: 2018-10-25

Character: Frans Balder

Vote Count: 1380

5.7

Sherlock Gnomes

Garden gnomes Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renown detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.

Release Date: 2018-03-15

Character: Paris (voice)

Vote Count: 718

5.9

Table 19

Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decides to attend the wedding anyway – only to find herself seated with five fellow-unwanted guests at the dreaded Table 19.

Release Date: 2017-03-03

Character: Walter Thimble

Vote Count: 958

7.8

Logan

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.

Release Date: 2017-02-28

Character: Caliban

Vote Count: 19451

Dream Corp LLC
6.7

Dream Corp LLC

Helmed by the easily distracted Dr. Roberts, a psychotherapeutic facility treats patients with troubling dreams. Roberts employs a team of incompetent scientists to help analyze and record those thoughts plaguing the doctor's patients.

Release Date: 2016-10-23

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: T.E.R.R.Y. (voice)

Episode Count: 28

Vote Count: 21

6.0

There's Something About Romcoms

The inside story of the best modern romcoms with Meg Ryan, Hugh Grant, Richard Curtis, Dermot Mulrooney, Rupert Everett, Jason Alexander, Stephen Merchant, Tim Bevan, Bobby Farrelly and Simon Callow. Narrated by Julie Walters.

Release Date: 2016-08-20

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

6.9

The Last Laugh

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.

Release Date: 2016-04-18

Character: Self

Vote Count: 20

5.4

Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie

Donald Trump has it all. Money, power, respect, and an Eastern European bride. But all his success didn't come for nothing. First, he inherited millions of dollars from his rich father, then he grabbed New York City by the balls. Now you can learn the art of negotiation, real estate, and high-quality brass.

Release Date: 2016-02-10

Character: Barron Hilton

Vote Count: 92

Lip Sync Battle
6.4

Lip Sync Battle

Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted by LL Cool J with colorful commentary by social media maven and supermodel co-host, Chrissy Teigen. The mic is off, the battle is on!

Release Date: 2015-04-02

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Character: Self

Episode Count: 92

Vote Count: 107

6.0

Brand: A Second Coming

Comic Russell Brand uses drugs, sex and fame in a quest for happiness, only to find it remains elusive. As he explores iconic figures such as Gandhi, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, and Jesus, he transforms himself into a political antagonist.

Release Date: 2015-03-13

Character: Self

Vote Count: 22

6.1

Misery Loves Comedy

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.

Release Date: 2015-01-23

Character: Self

Vote Count: 39

6.5

Hello Ladies: The Movie

When Stuart learns that his British ex-girlfriend is planning to visit Los Angeles with her husband, he sets out to impress them with his glamorous lifestyle, enlisting a Russian model he’s just met to play the role of his beautiful girlfriend. What could go wrong?

Release Date: 2014-11-22

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Stuart Pritchard

Vote Count: 151

Hello Ladies
6.7

Hello Ladies

Stuart Pritchard is an awkward, overly-confident Englishman trying to date in Los Angeles – where he repeatedly attempts to infiltrate the world of beautiful people.

Release Date: 2013-09-29

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Stephen

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 108

6.0

The Return of Brent

In this mockumentary short, we revisit David Brent ten years after the events of “The Office” and find him helping young rapper Dom Johnson record his demo. But can Brent resist a chance to steal the limelight?

Release Date: 2013-03-15

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 7

5.5

I Give It a Year

After a quick courtship, two lovers hastily decide to tie the knot. As their first year of marriage unfolds, temptation and incompatibility put their relationship in jeopardy.

Release Date: 2013-02-08

Character: Danny

Vote Count: 758

4.6

Movie 43

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest.

Release Date: 2013-01-24

Character: Donald (segment "Truth or Dare")

Vote Count: 2340

7.1

Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies... Live!

Stephen Merchant, the Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe award winning co-creator of The Office and Extras in his first ever live stand-up comedy tour and it has been well worth the wait. The Guardian says "his performance is priceless...he can do funny just by being there" and The Times states that "the man is hilarious". Stepping into the lime light, Stephen Merchant is in search of a wife, discussing the problems of being 6ft7 in life, but also when it comes to the ladies, watching porn on VHS and re-enacting the first play he ever wrote! This is one not to be missed!

Release Date: 2011-11-14

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 25

Life's Too Short
7.1

Life's Too Short

Life's Too Short is a British sitcom mockumentary created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from an idea by Warwick Davis, and is as described by Gervais, about "the life of a showbiz dwarf".

Release Date: 2011-11-10

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Stephen Merchant

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 133

5.7

Hall Pass

When best buds Rick and Fred begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages, they grant the guys a 'hall pass'—one week of freedom to do whatever they want. At first, it seems like a dream come true, but they quickly discover that their expectations of the single life—and themselves—are completely and hilariously out of sync with reality.

Release Date: 2011-02-25

Character: Gary

Vote Count: 1977

7.3

Derren Brown: Behind the Mischief

A documentary about Derren Brown. Discover the story of how he met his co-writer, his mother's feelings about his involvement in Russian Roulette, and an emotional visit back to his old school, university and the Bristol bars where Brown first began his close-up magic.

Release Date: 2011-02-01

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 3

5.9

Gnomeo & Juliet

A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

Release Date: 2011-01-13

Character: Paris (voice)

Vote Count: 1966

6.1

Burke & Hare

Two 19th-century opportunists become serial killers so that they can maintain their profitable business supplying cadavers to an anatomist.

Release Date: 2010-10-29

Character: Footman

Vote Count: 469

4.9

Jackboots on Whitehall

A satirical alternative history of World War II where the Nazis seize London and England must band together to prevent a full on invasion.

Release Date: 2010-10-08

Character: Tom (voice)

Vote Count: 25

An Idiot Abroad
7.7

An Idiot Abroad

An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington. The ongoing theme of both the television series and the books is that Pilkington has no interest in global travel, so Merchant and Gervais make him travel while they stay in the United Kingdom and monitor his progress.

Release Date: 2010-09-23

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Self

Episode Count: 19

Vote Count: 227

6.5

Cemetery Junction

In 1970s England, three blue-collar friends spend their days joking, drinking, fighting and chasing girls. Freddie wants to leave their working-class world but cool, charismatic Bruce and lovable loser Snork are happy with life the way it is. When Freddie gets a new job as a door-to-door salesman and bumps into his old school sweetheart Julie, the gang are forced to make choices that will change their lives for ever.

Release Date: 2010-04-14

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Dougie Boden

Vote Count: 287

The Ricky Gervais Show
7.2

The Ricky Gervais Show

The Ricky Gervais Show is an American cartoon series produced for and broadcast by HBO and Channel 4. The series is an animated version of the popular British audio podcasts and audiobooks of the same name, which feature Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, along with colleague and friend Karl Pilkington, talking about various subjects behind the microphone. The TV show consists of past audio recordings of these unscripted "pointless conversations," with animation drawn in a style similar to classic era Hanna-Barbera cartoons, presenting jokes and situations in a literal context. The animated Ricky Gervais Show has aired 39 episodes across three seasons since it premiered in 2010. There were some plans for a possible fourth season which would have used newly recorded audio, but this was shelved in June 2012. Series 3 of The Ricky Gervais Show premiered on 20 April 2012 on HBO, and on 8 May 2012 on E4.

Release Date: 2010-02-19

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Himself

Episode Count: 26

Vote Count: 109

9.3

This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying

The cast share their thoughts on Gervais, his laugh, and the art of "corpsing," when Gervais can't keep a scene together before laughing. A longer reel of corpsing and outtakes follows

Release Date: 2010-01-19

Character: Self

Vote Count: 3

5.5

Tooth Fairy

When minor-league hockey player Derek Thompson -- who has a penchant for knocking out his opponents' teeth every time he plays -- disillusions a fan, he is sentenced to a stint for one week as a bona fide, tutu-clad, real-life tooth fairy. Soon, Derek is inspired to rekindle his youthful dreams.

Release Date: 2010-01-14

Character: Tracy

Vote Count: 1993

6.2

The Invention of Lying

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.

Release Date: 2009-10-02

Character: Man at the Door

Vote Count: 2136

A Night at the Office

The entire first series of the seminal BBC comedy The Office (2001) with new comments from the writers and celebrity fans shown between each episode.

Release Date: 2009-08-30

Character: Self

6.2

Run Fatboy Run

Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.

Release Date: 2007-09-06

Character: Man with Broken Leg

Vote Count: 689

6.0

Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening

A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras

Release Date: 2007-03-26

Department: Camera

Job: Camera Operator

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

The Art of Breaking Character

The cast of Extras talking about corpsing on set.

Release Date: 2007-03-26

Character: Self

7.6

Hot Fuzz

Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.

Release Date: 2007-02-14

Character: Peter Ian Staker

Vote Count: 7663

8.0

Finding Leo

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant try to contact Leonardo DiCaprio after Jude Law pulls out of a guest appearance in Extras (2005)

Release Date: 2005-10-31

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

6.0

Taping Nigel

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant look at Gervais' affectionate bullying of editor Nigel Williams during the making of the first series of Extras.

Release Date: 2005-10-31

Department: Camera

Job: Camera Operator

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

Extras
7.8

Extras

Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.

Release Date: 2005-07-21

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Darren Lamb

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 368

The Office
8.6

The Office

The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

Release Date: 2005-03-24

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 4367

The Office: The Christmas Special

Television special, broadcast in two parts, as a closure of the series 'The Office'. Three years after the first arrival of the filming team, it is time for a last visit to the office and the life of its employees.

Release Date: 2003-12-26

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Golden Years
3.2

Golden Years

Golden Years is a sitcom pilot that aired in 1998 as part of Channel 4's Comedy Lab. It stars Ricky Gervais as Clive Meadows, the 30-something co-owner of a video rental company and a huge David Bowie fan. The comedy was not picked up for a series.

Release Date: 2003-12-08

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 8

Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive

Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were responsible for some of the filthiest comedy to come out of Britain. Despite being banned from radio and television the duo achieved great success and a cult status, but the act broke up one of the greatest comedy partnerships of recent years. Featuring excerpts from the actual records and video footage of Cook and Moore.

Release Date: 2002-12-25

Character: Self

How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais

An exclusive documentary containing interviews with the cast and creators of The Office, with behind the scenes footage, original pilot footage and outtakes. Released on the Series 1 DVD.

Release Date: 2002-10-14

Character: Himself

The Office
7.8

The Office

Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.

Release Date: 2001-07-09

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Paul Shepherd (voice)

Episode Count: 12

Vote Count: 834

Comedy Lab
7.6

Comedy Lab

Comedy Lab is a British television series which showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows. Series have been aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998. Several pilots first shown on Comedy Lab have gone on to spawn full series, most notably Trigger Happy TV, Fonejacker, That Peter Kay Thing, Meet the Magoons and FM. It also gave Jimmy Carr his first television appearance in Jimmy Carr's World of…Corporate Videos. The 2001 series features the episodes Knife and Wife, Orcadia, Daydream Believers: Brand New Beamer and Jimmy Carr's World of…Corporate Videos featuring Jimmy Carr. The 2008 series features the episodes Headwreckers, Mr and Mrs Fandango, Olivia Lee's Naughty Bits, Karl Pilkington: Satisfied Fool, Pappy's Fun Club, School of Comedy and Slaterwood. 2010's shows are iCandy, Happy Finish, Penelope Princess of Pets, Jack Whitehall Secret Census, Filth, Moviemash and Hung Out. The 2011 lineup includes: Anna & Katy, Totally Tom and Rick and Peter.

Release Date: 1998-11-01

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: James

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 5

Seedy Boss

In June 1998, Merchant and Gervais made Seedy Boss, a 20-minute film starring Gervais, as part of Merchant's TV producer training for the BBC

Release Date: 1998-01-01

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character:

The Ark and the Aardvark

An aardvark named Gilbert lands the job of shepherding all the animals onto Noah's Ark.

Character: Croc (voice)

Untitled Greg Daniels and Michael Koman Mockumentary

Untitled Greg Daniels and Michael Koman Mockumentary

The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 1

The Office
5.3

The Office

Hannah Howard is the managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick. When she gets news from Head Office that her branch will be shut down and everyone will go remote, she goes into survival mode, making promises she can't keep in order to keep her "work family" together.

Release Date: 2024-10-18

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 29

The Office (SA)
6.8

The Office (SA)

In a postal service company in Riyadh, a group of employees go about their daily work while dealing with their clumsy, but kind-hearted boss.

Release Date: 2022-10-27

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 20

Vote Count: 4

Four Lives
6.6

Four Lives

The true story of the courageous families of four young gay men who lost their lives to killer Stephen Port. Facing police failings, they fought for justice for their loved ones.

Release Date: 2022-01-03

Character: Stephen Port

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 33

The Office PL
7.3

The Office PL

Release Date: 2021-10-22

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 48

Vote Count: 7

Home Movie: The Princess Bride
7.5

Home Movie: The Princess Bride

Serialized remake of 'The Princess Bride' told in short chapters featuring celebrities at home during quarantine.

Release Date: 2020-06-29

Character: Count Rugen

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 14

The Office
6.7

The Office

Life at Wilkins Chawla, a mediocre paper company is as boring as the humour of its 'Fun'jabi boss. Add to it some ordinary employees, an uncomfortable receptionist, the boss' sycophant, and the mediocrity goes a notch higher!

Release Date: 2019-06-28

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 28

Vote Count: 7

Critters: A New Binge
5.7

Critters: A New Binge

Pursued by intergalactic bounty hunters, the Critters return to Earth on a secret mission and encounter lovelorn high-schooler Christopher, his crush Dana, his best friend Charlie, and his mom Veronica, whose past will come back to bite them—literally.

Release Date: 2019-03-21

Character: Mr. President Critter (voice)

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 21

Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip
7.7

Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip

Three big egos, one small van. Gordon, Gino and Fred pack up their camper van once again and head off on a European adventure, but this time it's personal as each episode takes us on a tour of their cherished homelands. With three countries, three weeks and three coqs au vin in close confinement what could possibly go wrong?

Release Date: 2018-10-11

Character: Self - Celebrity Waiter

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 25

The Russell Howard Hour
8.0

The Russell Howard Hour

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.

Release Date: 2017-09-21

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 11

The Office
5.0

The Office

Finnish adaption of the British TV series "The Office".

Release Date: 2017-03-03

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 26

Vote Count: 1

The Good Place
8.0

The Good Place

Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.

Release Date: 2016-09-19

Character: Neil

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1664

Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.4

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".

Release Date: 2014-02-25

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 98

Drunk History
6.8

Drunk History

Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America’s great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.

Release Date: 2013-07-09

Character: F**kin' President Lincoln

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 85

Norm Macdonald Live
7.7

Norm Macdonald Live

Norm Macdonald Live is a weekly talk show hosted by Norm Macdonald and co-host Adam Eget. The show features interviews with comedians, actors, and other members of the entertainment community.

Release Date: 2013-03-26

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 7

The Office

The Office

“The Office” is a mocumentary series based on the British show of the same name. Somewhere within the industrial area of Yahud is a grey, drab office, the failing branch of an office supply company heroically named “Paper-Office”. The branch is run by the show’s protagonist, Avi Meshulam, a 40-year-old loser, who’s overweight and has severe self-image issues that turn him into a liar, a suck-up, and a generally unbearable human being. He’s absolutely sure that he’s a wonderful standup comedian, who wound up in this boring, humiliating job purely by chance. Management is constantly trying to fire him, his employees despise him, yet he is ever the optimist, and he talks in catch phrases lifted from the most banal management books. He is surrounded by the range of characters that make up the impossible mosaic of Israeli society. Romance flourishes, schemes are hatched, lamination machines are sold on sale– and everybody tries to make it through yet another day with their unbearable boss.

Release Date: 2010-08-10

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 30

La oficina

La oficina

Regional manager Jerónimo Ponce III leads the Aguascalientes branch of the family-run Jabones Olimpo, where the employees have to endure the headaches of working for a family business where the boss is not qualified to lead the company.

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch

Release Date: 2015-09-08

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 283

Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
6.6

Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48 hours.

Release Date: 2015-03-30

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 30

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

Release Date: 2014-02-17

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 320

Off Camera with Sam Jones
4.0

Off Camera with Sam Jones

Photographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development before fame, their passions beyond their careers, and gives them a space to open up about their insight into their business and their own abilities. Filmed in black and white, with a few deep cushion chairs and sparse set, the show relies on Sam's ability to relate to the guests and their will to speak freely with him.

Release Date: 2014-02-06

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 4

The Last Leg
5.3

The Last Leg

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.

Release Date: 2013-01-25

Character: Self

Episode Count: 5

Vote Count: 23

Gadget Man
7.0

Gadget Man

Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.

Release Date: 2012-11-19

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 20

Comedy Bang! Bang!
6.1

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.

Release Date: 2012-06-08

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 38

The Jonathan Ross Show
4.9

The Jonathan Ross Show

The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.

Release Date: 2011-09-03

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 21

Conan
7.0

Conan

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Release Date: 2010-11-08

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 228

Modern Family
7.9

Modern Family

The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.

Release Date: 2009-09-23

Character: Higgins

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 2877

Live from Studio Five
3.3

Live from Studio Five

Live from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It was presented by Kate Walsh and a line-up of other co-presenters during its run. It consisted of interviews and discussing topical issues, with an emphasis on showbusiness news and celebrity gossip, after originally covering stories from a popular news agenda. It aired its final edition on 4 February 2011 and was replaced by OK! TV in February 2011 which lasted just nine months on air before itself being axed.

Release Date: 2009-09-14

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 12

Alan Carr: Chatty Man
4.9

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Alan Carr: Chatty Man is a BAFTA award-winning British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music.

Release Date: 2009-06-14

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 15

The Big Bang Theory
7.9

The Big Bang Theory

Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.

Release Date: 2007-09-24

Character: Dave Gibbs

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 11521

La Job
0.7

La Job

La Job is a French Canadian comedy television series set in Montreal. It is an adaptation of the British show The Office of the BBC. Produced by Anne-Marie Losique's Image Diffusion International, it has been broadcast for a limited number of viewers on Bell TV satellite television, beginning on October 9, 2006. It was later seen by a wider audience on the public broadcaster Radio-Canada and specialty channel ARTV. It is the third official foreign adaptation of the concept, and the second in a language other than English.

Release Date: 2006-10-09

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 166

The One Show
4.6

The One Show

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

Release Date: 2006-08-14

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 25

Le Bureau

Le Bureau

Le Bureau was a 2006 French television show that aired on Canal+. It is a French version of the popular British television series The Office. Le Bureau essentially adapted the scripts of the original British series, with proper names and cultural references appropriately changed.

Release Date: 2006-05-25

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

HaMisrad

HaMisrad

HaMisrad is an Israeli television sitcom, that airs on the Yes Comedy channel. It is a version of The Office, a 2001-2003 British sitcom that had already been remade in five other countries. HaMisrad is a mockumentary set in a branch of the fictional "Paper Office" office supplies company, in the industrial city of Yehud. The series stars Dvir Benedek as Avi Meshulam, the branch's regional manager, a character based heavily on the character of David Brent in the original series. It is co-produced by Yes and July August Productions. Like the original series and many of its spinoffs, HaMisrad lampoons office life as well as gender and ethnic relations. In the case of HaMisrad, the office and warehouse include native-born secular Jews, Arabs, Orthodox Jews, and Russian and Ethiopian immigrants. The first season aired from August to November 2010. Most of the episodes in the first season were based on the 12 episodes from the British series. Many of the early episodes featured identical plots and some of the same dialogue, though as the season went on the episodes' plots diverged increasingly from the originals. A second season aired in late 2012 and early 2013. It contained all original plots.

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Would I Lie to You?
7.7

Would I Lie to You?

A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.

Release Date: 2007-06-16

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 107

The Graham Norton Show
7.2

The Graham Norton Show

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.

Release Date: 2007-02-22

Character: Self

Episode Count: 7

Vote Count: 258

American Dad!
7.0

American Dad!

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."

Release Date: 2005-02-06

Character: Scientist (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2164

Bromwell High
6.8

Bromwell High

Set in an under-funded, graffitti-scarred secondary school in South London and follows the exploits of three exceptionally naughty school girls, one maverick Headmaster and a bunch of desperate teachers. Keisha Marie, Latrina and Natella are the first word in streetwise charm.

Release Date: 2005-02-01

Character: Mr. Phillips

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 6

Big Fat Quiz
7.7

Big Fat Quiz

Presenter Jimmy Carr oversees a panel of top-name celebrities in this year end quiz show where they compete to see who can answer the most questions correctly.

Release Date: 2004-12-27

Character: Self - Panellist

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 29

Green Wing
8.0

Green Wing

Follow new surgical registrar Dr Caroline Todd through her first day at work and beyond, starting out as she means to go on - dishevelled and under-deodorised! Along the way she meets an assortment of bizarre and demented characters. Be prepared for one of the most surreal journeys you're ever likely to take as you dive into the anarchic world of Green Wing Hospital!

Release Date: 2004-09-03

Character: Lab Technicianian

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 96

Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind
8.3

Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind

Release Date: 2004-04-23

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 11

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
7.9

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

When the Hellmouth opens beneath Darkplace Hospital in downtown Romford, kiddy doctor, Vietnam veteran and ex-warlock Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. is the only man who can close it. Joined by best buddy Dr. Lucien Sanchez, fiery hospital boss Thornton Reed, and woman Liz Asher, Dagless must fight the forces of Darkness while dealing with the burden of day-to-day admin. From the chilling pen of best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi comes this lost masterpiece of televisual terror. Dare you enter Garth's Darkplace?

Release Date: 2004-01-29

Character: The Chef

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 150

Real Time with Bill Maher
6.0

Real Time with Bill Maher

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.

Release Date: 2003-02-21

Character: Himself

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 209

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.5

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Release Date: 2003-01-26

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 162

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
6.0

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

A gameshow hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.

Release Date: 2002-06-08

Character: Self - Guest Announcer

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 39

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
5.8

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.

Release Date: 2001-11-02

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 25

Meet Ricky Gervais
5.2

Meet Ricky Gervais

Meet Ricky Gervais is a chat show written and hosted by the comedy writer and performer Ricky Gervais. It was produced by Talkback for Channel 4 in 2000 and ran for one series on Friday nights. The show aired throughout the time Ricky Gervais was also co-writing the first series of the highly successful The Office for BBC2.

Release Date: 2000-09-22

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 6

The View
4.5

The View

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.

Release Date: 1997-08-11

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 96

The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Release Date: 1996-07-22

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 551

Soccer AM
6.0

Soccer AM

Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based around the Premier League. Originally presented by Jane Hoffen, Gary Stevens and Russ Williams, they lasted just a year before Helen Chamberlain and Tim Lovejoy replaced them, where Lovejoy served for over a decade. He has since been replaced by Andy Goldstein and, more recently, Max Rushden. The show has been aired on Sky Sports 2 each Saturday morning of the football season since 1995 from 7:00am or 9:00am to noon originally and currently between 10:00am and 12:00pm. In early 2009, the 500th episode was broadcast. Although the show is filmed live from 2010 it has been broadcast on a momentary delay due to bad language and/or inappropriate content from certain guests. The show's current sponsor is Procter & Gamble through their Head & Shoulders brand. The show was previously sponsored by Frijj, a brand of milkshake, after Dairy Crest signed a £2 million sponsorship deal. Parts of the show have remained since the beginning, whilst new items have been introduced each season. In that respect, it is almost the same every week, the difference being new football footage and comedy skits. Every week sees a new group of celebrity guests, generally featuring at least one footballer who is free on the Saturday, and a mix of musicians, TV personalities, and other sportsmen.

Release Date: 1995-08-12

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 8

GMTV
5.6

GMTV

GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end. The final edition of GMTV was broadcast on 3 September 2010.

Release Date: 1993-01-01

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 12

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
7.0

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.

Character: Self - Presenter

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 16

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Release Date: 1989-12-17

Character: Conrad (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 10058

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