Shows like THE SECOND (2023)

Loved THE SECOND? Here are 22 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of THE SECOND watch next and from titles with the same mix of reality, talk and comedy.

1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)

6.1 Also comedy and talk

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,…
2

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

7.3 Also comedy and talk

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this…
3

Late Show with David Letterman (1993)

6.5 Also talk and comedy

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter…
4

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008)

7.5 Also comedy and talk

Host Zach Galifianakis conducts comical celebrity interviews sitting with his guests between two potted ferns on a sparse set, in the awkward style of low-budget community access cable channels.
5

Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)

7.9 Also comedy and talk

A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
6

Ridiculousness (2011)

6.7 Also comedy, talk and reality

Rob Dyrdek takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television.
7

Dirty Jobs (2005)

7.0 Also reality and comedy

Host and everyman Mike Rowe gets the grimy scoop on downright nasty occupations.
8

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)

7.2 Also talk and comedy

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show is the fifth installment of The Tonight Show, hosted by Conan O'Brien. It aired from June 1, 2009, to January 22, 2010, succeeding The…
9

Hot Ones (2015)

7.1 Also talk and comedy

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.
10

The Amanda Show (1999)

7.1 Also comedy

The Amanda Show is an American live action sketch comedy and variety show that aired on Nickelodeon from October 16, 1999 to September 21, 2002. It starred Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, and Nancy Sullivan, along with several performing artists…
11

Late Night with David Letterman (1982)

6.2 Also comedy and talk

Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after…
12

America's Funniest Home Videos (1989)

6.5 Also comedy, talk and reality

America's Funniest Home Videos is the longest-running primetime entertainment show in ABC history. Each week AFV shines the spotlight on hilarious videos. Fans tune in to witness failures and fiascos and to submit their own mishaps for…
13

Family Feud (1999)

7.4 Also comedy and reality

Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people.
14

The Jim Jefferies Show (2017)

6.6 Also comedy and talk

Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, international field pieces, and man on…
15

Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)

6.4 Also comedy and talk

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…
16

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002)

6.1 Also comedy and reality

A gameshow hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.
17

Comedy Central Presents (1998)

7.0 Also comedy and talk

These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
18

Celebrity Juice (2008)

6.7 Also comedy and talk

The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of hilarious rounds unlike any other panel show.
19

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001)

6.1 Also comedy and talk

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.
20

The Tracey Ullman Show (1987)

7.0 Also comedy

The Tracey Ullman Show is an American television variety show, hosted by British-born actress and onetime pop singer Tracey Ullman. It debuted on April 5, 1987 as the Fox network's second primetime series after Married... with Children…
21

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

6.8 Also comedy and talk

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS…
22

House of Games (2017)

6.1 Also comedy and talk

Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.