These were the gigs that have been making audiences laugh for generations. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Stand Up Comedy Specials of All Time!

For this list, we’re ranking the most popular, influential, and, of course, funniest specials from the world of stand-up comedy. Comedians from all decades will be considered, as long as they filmed a comedy special in front of a live audience. We’re excluding comedy specials and audio-only specials at this time.