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Best TV shows featuring Joan Rivers
Every Joan Rivers series we track, ranked by real viewer rating — led by E! True Hollywood Story at 8.2. Where to stream each is one tap away.
Joan Rivers's shows, ranked 25
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E! True Hollywood Story (1996)E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.8.2 - 02
The Simpsons (1989)Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.as Annie Dubinsky (voice)8.0 - 03
Lady Boss (1992)A miniseries based on the Jackie Collins novel "Lady Boss." In this sequel to "Chances," Lucky Santangelo returns to Hollywood determined to become its most powerful woman.as Bibi Grant8.0 - 04
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.as Joan Rivers8.0 - 05
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.as Joan (voice)7.9 - 06
Dave the Barbarian (2004)This animated comedy series is set in the Middle Ages and follows the title character, Dave, in his comedic adventures with his family (his sisters, Candy and Fang) as they protect themselves and their family from a world of oddball foes. Dave himself combines strength with an appreciation of the finer things in life, including origami, bird watching, and even gourmet cooking.as Ghost Mom (voice)7.5 - 07
Live at the Apollo (2004)A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.as Writer7.3 - 08
The Electric Company (1971)The Electric Company is an educational American children's television series that was produced by the Children's Television Workshop for PBS in the United States. PBS broadcast 780 episodes over the course of its six seasons from October 25, 1971 to April 15, 1977. After it ceased production that year, the program continued in reruns from 1977 to 1985, the result of a decision made in 1975 to produce two final seasons for perpetual use. CTW produced the show at Teletape Studios Second Stage in Manhattan, the first home of Sesame Street.
The Electric Company employed sketch comedy and other devices to provide an entertaining program to help elementary school children develop their grammar and reading skills. It was intended for children who had graduated from CTW's flagship program, Sesame Street. Appropriately, the humor was more mature than what was seen there.as Letterman Narrator (voice)7.3 - 09
Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009)Compelling, surprising and downright spooky — celebrities share their real-life personal encounters with the paranormal in each one-hour special. From encounters with ghosts and angry spirits to haunted homes, unexplainable spells and magic, these descriptive, first person narratives from our favorite stars delivers a brand new way of experiencing the thrills and chills of the addictive world of the paranormal.as In Memory Of7.3 - 10
Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy (2002)Over three episodes, Dawn French interviewed some of the most prolific and celebrated female comedians of the time. Later in 2006, several of the interviews were shown in full. The interviewees being: Whoopi Goldberg, Catherine Tate, Kathy Burke, Julie Walters, Victoria Wood and Joan Rivers.7.3 - 11
Hot in Cleveland (2010)Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."as Anka7.2 - 12
Nip/Tuck (2003)Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.as Joan Rivers7.2 - 13
Arthur (1996)The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.as Bubby (voice)7.0 - 14The Jim Nabors Hour (1969)The Jim Nabors Hour is an American variety television series hosted by Jim Nabors that aired on the CBS television network from 1969 to 1971. Fresh from his success with Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., which put his backwoods "Gomer Pyle" character from The Andy Griffith Show in a military context, the show not only built on that success, including Ronnie Schell and Frank Sutton, two of Nabors' old co-stars, but also displayed his baritone singing voice, which had been used on the Pyle show on occasion and had gotten Nabors several gold records in the late 1960s. The show was consistently in the top thirty and performed strongly in its time slot, but fell victim to the infamous CBS "rural purge" and was axed by the network.7.0
- 15Needles and Pins (1973)Needles and Pins is a 1973 United States comedic television series about a women's clothing manufacturer and his employees in New York City that aired from September 21, 1973 to December 28, 1973.7.0
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Siegfried and Roy - Superstars Of Magic (1980)These televised specials present stunning, live performances from master magicians Siegfried and Roy. Featuring wild animals, mind-boggling illusions and dancing girls in spectacular and exciting shows.7.0 - 17Husbands, Wives & Lovers (1978)Husbands, Wives & Lovers is a CBS television sitcom that aired for only one season in 1978. Created by Joan Rivers, this program focused on the relationships of five suburban couples living in the San Fernando Valley.as Creator7.0
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Saturday Night Live (1975)A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.as Writer6.9 - 19
Less than Perfect (2002)Claude Casey moved up in the secretarial world of television news, from temp to the anchor's desk. After her boss hires her full time, Claude realizes she may be in over her head in this world of assistants fighting to get ahead. But Claude is determined to prove that though she may not be perfect, she's not going down without a fight.as Louise6.9 - 20
I'm with Her (2003)When everyman Patrick Owen is bitten by the easily-excited puppy of movie star Alexandra Young, he becomes an overnight sensation. His anonymity and privacy go up in the flash of a hundred paparazzi cameras.6.8 - 21
Here's Lucy (1968)Lucille Ball's third network sitcom, following I Love Lucy (1951–57) and The Lucy Show (1962–68).as Joan Reynolds6.7 - 22
Suddenly Susan (1996)Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.as Edie5.9 - 23
Another World (1964)Another World is an American television soap opera that ran on NBC for 35 years from May 4, 1964 to June 25, 1999. Set in the fictional town of Bay City, the show in its early years opens with announcer Bill Wolff intoning its epigram, “We do not live in this world alone, but in a thousand other worlds,” which Phillips said represented the difference between “the world of events we live in, and the world of feelings and dreams that we strive for.” Another World focused less on the conventional drama of domestic life as seen in other soap operas, and more on exotic melodrama between families of different classes and philosophies.as Meredith Dunston5.5 - 24
Spaceballs: The Animated Series (2008)Spaceballs: The Animated Series, also known as Spaceballs: The Series, is an animated television series that premiered in 2008 on G4 and Canada's Super Channel, and is loosely based on the parody science fiction film Spaceballs. Similarly to how the original film parodied the original Star Wars films and the Star Trek universe, each episode of the series parodies a different film or other aspect of popular culture, such as the Star Wars prequel trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, or the Grand Theft Auto video games.as Dot Matrix (voice)4.3 - 25
Fashion Police (2002–2017)E!'s hit series Fashion Police - made famous by the iconic and indelible Joan Rivers - is back and the style savvy panelists are ready to give their ruling on the latest celebrity ensembles! The popular comedy show returns for six episodes surrounding some of the biggest fashion and pop culture events, such as MTV's Video Music Awards, New York Fashion Week, and The Emmys. Melissa Rivers, Giuliana Rancic, and Brad Goreski will serve as co-hosts, and in each episode the trio will be joined by two additional rotating celebrity guests, including comedians, stylists, actors, and more. Join these Hollywood insiders as they battle to right all the fashion wrongs and bring viewers their hilarious and honest critique of the latest celebrity styles and juicy pop culture commentary when "Fashion Police" returns on E!as Co-Host
Good to know
What is Joan Rivers's best TV show?
E! True Hollywood Story (1996) is Joan Rivers's highest-rated series here, at ★ 8.2.
How many TV shows has Joan Rivers been in?
We track 25 Joan Rivers shows, averaging ★ 7.0 — ranked here by viewer rating.
Where can I watch Joan's shows?
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