# The 10 Best HBO Original Comedy Shows, Ranked

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-10-best-hbo-original-comedy-shows-ranked/
- Published: 2026-10-23T02:22:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T03:09:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/best-hbo-original-comedy-series-ranked/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- HBO’s comedy legacy spans several decades.
- Danny McBride features in three of the ten ranked shows.
- The article praises *Vice Principals*, *Entourage* and *Barry*.

## Summary

The article ranks ten HBO original comedies, arguing that the network has sustained a strong record in the genre from the 1980s to the present. It highlights how HBO shows have shaped performers’ careers, including Danny McBride’s three series in the ranking and Larry David’s role in carrying on the tradition of *The Larry Sanders Show*.

The supplied text describes *Vice Principals*, *Entourage* and *Barry*. It praises the comic rivalry between Danny McBride and Walton Goggins in *Vice Principals*, *Entourage*’s portrayal of a Hollywood star’s entourage and Jeremy Piven’s agent Ari Gold, and Bill Hader’s performance as a hitman pursuing acting in *Barry*. The article says *Vice Principals* ran for two seasons, while *Entourage* also led to a 2015 film.

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