Highest Rated Talk-Show TV Series/TV Mini-Series With At Least 5000 Votes
1. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Former Daily Show host and correspondent John Oliver brings his persona to this new weekly news satire program.
Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Noel MacNeal, Alberto Bonilla
Votes: 54,688
2. The Grand Tour (2016– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Follow Jeremy, Richard, and James, as they embark on an adventure across the globe. Driving new and exciting automobiles from manufacturers all over the world.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond, Mike Skinner
Votes: 41,953
3. Top Gear (2002– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Ben Collins
Votes: 92,146
4. The Eric Andre Show (2012– )
TV-MA | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
The Eric Andre Show is a late night talk show, with an alternate reality.
Stars: Eric André, Hannibal Buress, Tom Ato, Early McCalister
Votes: 5,358
5. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Providing comedy/news in the tradition of TV Nation and SNL's Weekend Update, Comedy Central's Daily Show reports on the foibles and of the real world with a satirical edge. In addition to ... See full summary »
Stars: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Craig Kilborn
Votes: 38,693
6. The Colbert Report (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 34,181
7. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show which includes him chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous red chair game, live music and lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities there self.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Miranda Hart, Dawn French
Votes: 7,161
8. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 9,286
9. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Joel Godard, Max Weinberg
Votes: 15,131
10. The Ricky Gervais Show (2010–2012)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Talk-Show
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk to Karl Pilkington about important things in life whilst Karl provides anything but intelligent answers. Comedy at its finest with wonderful animation.
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington
Votes: 13,608
11. Conan (2010– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 18,975
12. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009–2017)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Opening monologues, sketches, celebrity interviews, and musical performances are commonly featured.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jerry Vivino, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 6,462
13. Da Ali G Show (2000– )
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Hipster Ali G. interviews a variety of guests from the world of crime prevention, drug enforcement and the judiciary to discuss the issues of crime and drugs in Britain and America. Ali G, ... See full summary »
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Steve Ellington, T.N.T. Crew, Jarvis Cocker
Votes: 6,251
14. Da Ali G Show (2003–2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
An ignorant, wannabe-Jamaican British b-boy; an anti-Semitic, misogynistic but friendly Kazakhstani television reporter; and a homosexual Austrian fashonista--all played by Sacha Baron ... See full summary »
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Charles Dicagno, James Baker III, Marlin Fitzwater
Votes: 11,538
15. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Ahmir-Khalib Thompson
Votes: 12,063
16. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 62 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jonathan Batiste, Stay Human, Jen Spyra
Votes: 6,562
17. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Arianna Huffington, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore
Votes: 10,270
18. The Being Frank Show (2010– )
Talk-Show
Variety show hosted by Frank D'Angelo with celebrity interviews, comedy bits and much more.
Stars: Frank D'Angelo, Glen Foster, Spider Jones, Jim Tatti
Votes: 6,640
19. Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003– )
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents, hosted by comedienne Ellen DeGeneres.
Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Anthony Okungbowa, Justin Bieber
Votes: 12,086
20. Drawn Together (2004–2007)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Talk-Show
A parody of reality shows cast with spoofs of several famous types of animated characters.
Stars: Adam Carolla, Jess Harnell, Abbey McBride, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 16,808
21. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 10,623
22. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 11,255
23. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.
Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto Escobedo III, Cleto and the Cletones, Dicky Barrett
Votes: 10,555
24. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
After Johnny Carson's retirement from the show, Jay Leno stepped in as his permanent replacement. The format of the show has remained largely unchanged, consisting primarily of an opening ... See full summary »
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 9,232
25. Bill Nye Saves the World (2017– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Scientist Bill Nye explores various problems and misconceptions from a scientific point of view.
Stars: Bill Nye, Marcus Lindsey, Derek Muller, Ginger Gonzaga
Votes: 5,456