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Shows Like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

• Apocalypse: The Second World War

  Smithsonian Channel · 2009

  This six-part series traces the Second World War, from the rise of the Nazis to the surrender of the Japanese, with detailed portraits of key figures. The documentary is composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. The series is shown in color, with the black-and-white footage being fully colorized, save for some original color footage. The only exception to the treatment are most Holocaust scenes, which are presented in the original black and white.

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• Arrested Development

  Netflix · 2003

  Michael, who wants to leave the family company and start a new life for himself, cannot realize this plan after his father is arrested for fraudulent accounts and is forced to stay in Orange County and teach strange family members how to live with their hands.

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• Curb Your Enthusiasm

  Hbo · 2000

  The life and times of Larry David and the predicaments he gets himself into with his friends and complete strangers.

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• Nathan for You

  Comedy Central · 2013

  Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit. But because of his unorthodox approach, Nathan's genuine efforts to do good often draw real people into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.

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• Seinfeld

  Hbo Max · 1989 · 4 faves

  Four single friends -- comic Jerry Seinfeld, bungling George Costanza, frustrated working gal Elaine Benes and eccentric neighbor Cosmo Kramer -- deal with the absurdities of everyday life in New York City.

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• South Park

  Comedy Central · 1997

  The animated series is not for children. In fact, its goal seems to be to offend as many as possible as it presents the adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. The show has taken on Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, politicians of every stripe and self-important celebrities. Oh, and Kenny is killed in many episodes.

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• TVF Pitchers

  TV · 2015

  A story of trials and tribulations of four young entrepreneurs who quit their day jobs in order to pursue their start up venture.

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• The Simpsons

  FOX · 1989

  Features a satirical portrayal of middle-class American lifestyle. Caricatures certain facets of the American society, culture, television and many features of the human condition.

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• The Twilight Zone

  Paramount Network · 2019

  Jordan Peele hosts and narrates tales of science fiction, fantasy and the occult, exploring humanity's hopes, despairs, prides and prejudices in metaphoric ways. An updated version of the classic anthology series featuring various tales of science fiction, mystery, and horror.

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