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The Best Episodes of The Standups

Every episode of The Standups ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Standups!

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Comedy's freshest voices take the stage in LA for six half-hour specials packed with sly jokes, hilarious anecdotes and awkward confessions.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Standups Season 1 Episode 1 - Nate Bargatze
    7.6/10(593 votes)

    #1 - Nate Bargatze

    S1:E1

    A deadpan Nate Bargatze recounts his awkward adventures in entertaining prisoners, shopping for hammocks and touring a house of exotic reptiles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Standups Season 3 Episode 1 - Brian Simpson
    7.6/10(231 votes)

    #2 - Brian Simpson

    S3:E1

    Brian Simpson offers some ideas for police reform, advises against browsing WebMD while under the influence and reflects on how Google saved his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Standups Season 3 Episode 3 - Mark Normand
    7.6/10(294 votes)

    #3 - Mark Normand

    S3:E3

    Mark Normand dissects the differences between men and women, the similarities between pet stores and strip clubs, and what adulthood is like nowadays.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Standups Season 1 Episode 3 - Deon Cole
    7.1/10(383 votes)

    #4 - Deon Cole

    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Standups Season 3 Episode 5 - Dusty Slay
    7.1/10(159 votes)

    #5 - Dusty Slay

    S3:E5

    Dusty Slay regales the crowd with stories about staying in hotels, growing up poor in Alabama and getting a good deal on DVDs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dusty Slay

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  6. The Standups Season 1 Episode 5 - Beth Stelling
    7.0/10(350 votes)

    #6 - Beth Stelling

    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Standups Season 2 Episode 1 - Joe List
    6.9/10(288 votes)

    #7 - Joe List

    S2:E1

    From middle-school taunts to stolen teeth to humbling moments at the gym: Joe List shows off his knack for turning humiliation into inspired comedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Standups Season 2 Episode 3 - Kyle Kinane
    6.6/10(271 votes)

    #8 - Kyle Kinane

    S2:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Standups Season 3 Episode 4 - Janelle James
    6.4/10(143 votes)

    #9 - Janelle James

    S3:E4

    From the upsides of lockdown to being stuck at home with her two teenage sons, Janelle James riffs on recent events with post-quarantine energy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Standups Season 1 Episode 6 - Dan Soder
    6.3/10(284 votes)

    #10 - Dan Soder

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Standups Season 1 Episode 2 - Fortune Feimster
    6.0/10(361 votes)

    #11 - Fortune Feimster

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Standups Season 2 Episode 4 - Rachel Feinstein
    6.0/10(227 votes)

    #12 - Rachel Feinstein

    S2:E4

    From her dad's Facebook rants to her mom's attempts to bond with strangers, Rachel Feinstein shares oh-so-relatable moments of parental mortification.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Standups Season 2 Episode 5 - Brent Morin
    6.0/10(223 votes)

    #13 - Brent Morin

    S2:E5

    Brent Morin laments his reliance on Uber, describes mysterious quests with friends and strangers, and reveals why he'll do anything if you ask twice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Standups Season 3 Episode 2 - Naomi Ekperigin
    6.0/10(161 votes)

    #14 - Naomi Ekperigin

    S3:E2

    Naomi Ekperigin breaks down her self-care practice, her fear of boys on bicycles and why she’s outraged over an orangutan named Karen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Standups Season 2 Episode 2 - Gina Yashere
    5.9/10(238 votes)

    #15 - Gina Yashere

    S2:E2

    Fierce London-born comic Gina Yashere riffs on American TV shows, her first trip to Alabama and her overprotective mother's scrapbook of horrors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Standups Season 2 Episode 6 - Aparna Nancherla
    5.9/10(211 votes)

    #16 - Aparna Nancherla

    S2:E6

    Aparna Nancherla touches on airports and napping, then creatively calls out trolls and highlights the pitfalls of modern communication.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Standups Season 1 Episode 4 - Nikki Glaser
    5.8/10(372 votes)

    #17 - Nikki Glaser

    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Standups Season 3 Episode 6 - Melissa Villaseñor
    5.6/10(143 votes)

    #18 - Melissa Villaseñor

    S3:E6

    "Saturday Night Live" star Melissa Villaseñor practices affirmations, reenacts late-night chats with her mom and reveals what her last words will be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Nate Bargatze" is the best rated episode of "The Standups". It scored 7.6/10 based on 593 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/4/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Brian Simpson".