Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Every one of its 4 seasons holds up. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 726 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Graham Chapman — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Monty Python's Flying Circus is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Monty Python's Flying Circus gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines. Graham Chapman and Michael Palin lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It ran for 4 seasons (1969–1974), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in Monty Python's Flying Circus is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Monty Python's Flying Circus. If you have already watched I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Monty Python's Flying Circus is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Graham Chapman sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Monty Python's Flying Circus wrapped up in 1974, created by Ian MacNaughton and John Howard Davies — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.