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Chappelle's Show

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2006
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
79K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,601
121
Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)
Trailer
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2 Videos
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SatireSketch ComedyComedyMusic

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.

  • Creators
    • Neal Brennan
    • Dave Chappelle
  • Stars
    • Dave Chappelle
    • Donnell Rawlings
    • Neal Brennan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    79K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,601
    121
    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
    • Stars
      • Dave Chappelle
      • Donnell Rawlings
      • Neal Brennan
    • 116User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #79
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 16 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos2

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

    Photos75

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    Top Cast99+

    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • Self - Various…
    • 2003–2006
    Donnell Rawlings
    Donnell Rawlings
    • Announcer…
    • 2003–2006
    Neal Brennan
    Neal Brennan
    • Audience Member in Klan Meeting…
    • 2003–2006
    Rudy Rush
    Rudy Rush
    • Announcer…
    • 2003–2004
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Host…
    • 2003–2006
    Yasiin Bey
    Yasiin Bey
    • Self - Musical Guest…
    • 2003–2006
    Randy Pearlstein
    • Various…
    • 2003–2006
    Melle Powers
    • Dave's Date…
    • 2003–2004
    Greer Barnes
    Greer Barnes
    • Fisticuffs Fan…
    • 2003–2006
    Blaire Reinhard
    • Lil' Jon Announcer…
    • 2004
    Sophina Brown
    Sophina Brown
    • Real Sex Street Interviews Lady…
    • 2003–2004
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Kent Wallace…
    • 2003–2004
    Guillermo Diaz
    Guillermo Diaz
    • Defendant…
    • 2003–2006
    Yoshio Mita
    • Asian Slave…
    • 2003–2006
    Paul Mooney
    Paul Mooney
    • Self - Negrodamus
    • 2003–2004
    Questlove
    Questlove
    • Self - D.J.
    • 2004–2006
    Bryan Olsen
    • Man with Knife…
    • 2003–2006
    Bill Burr
    Bill Burr
    • Various…
    • 2004
    • Creators
      • Neal Brennan
      • Dave Chappelle
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews116

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    Related interests

    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
    Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in Key and Peele (2012)
    Sketch Comedy
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    Comedy
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    Music

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Charlie Murphy first showed the infamous Rick James sketch to his brother Eddie Murphy before audience tapings. Eddie enjoyed the sketch so much that the two watched it again.
    • Goofs
      In the third "When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong" skit, Brenda's last name changes from Johnston to Rounds.
    • 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)

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    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

    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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

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