With summer now in full swing, what better time to catch up on some great stand-up comedy? Thankfully, Netflix has a huge selection of amazing stand-up specials to choose from. Everyone from Louis C.K., George Carlin, Sarah Silverman and Richard Pryor are available to stream whenever you want (perfect for a stand-up marathon... Just sayin').

We put together our 31 favorite stand-up specials on Netflix Instant (along with their unintentionally hilarious descriptions from the Netflix folks). So crank up your A/C, have a good laugh and remember that this is exactly what summer is all about.

Also check out our list of 15 comedy documentaries worth watching on Netflix

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  • Richard Pryor: Live On The Sunset Strip

    In this riotous performance, no topic is taboo as comic Richard Pryor cracks jokes about his drug-related mishap and the fallout in his personal life.

  • George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing

    Irreverent counterculture comedian George Carlin riffs on everything from high-technology to election returns in this performance from New York City.

  • Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted?

    Comedic wunderkind Nick Swardson, who started doing stand-up at age 18, delivers the laughs hard and fast in this 2009 Comedy Central special.

  • Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny

    Professional funnyman Kevin Hart unleashes his trademark brand of comedy and finds humor in a variety of topics -- including his own fears.

  • Eddie Izzard: Dress To Kill

    In his award-winning one-man show recorded live in San Francisco, Eddie Izzard covers everything from Western history to American politicians.

  • Patton Oswalt: No Reason To Complain

    Comedy headliner Patton Oswalt's uncensored live special was originally broadcast on Comedy Central and features his dark, sarcastic view of life.

  • Bill Burr: Let It Go

    The musings of comedian Bill Burr are let loose in this special, which was filmed at the historic Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco.

  • Margaret Cho: Beautiful

    Recorded live at the Long Beach Terrace Theater in California, Margaret Cho's latest stand-up comedy tour is a show with a message: What makes all of us beautiful is how we feel about ourselves, not what society dictates we should feel.

  • The Axis Of Evil Comedy Tour

    Ahmed Ahmed, Aron Kader, Maz Jobrani and Dean Obeidallah join forces in this provocative comedy tour that puts Middle Eastern comics in the spotlight.

  • Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired

    Emmy Award-winning writer, actress and comedian Wanda Sykes brings comic truth, common sense and thought-provoking humor to this stand-up special.

  • The Comedians Of Comedy: Live At El Ray

    "Alternative" stand-ups Maria Bamford, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis and Patton Oswalt pull out all the stops in a performance that finds humor in unexpected places.

  • Louis C.K.: Hilarious

    Emmy-winning comedy writer Louis C.K. brings his caustic wit to Milwaukee, offering up his unique and uncensored take on sex, parenting and more.

  • Patrice O'Neal: Elephant In The Room

    Patrice O'Neal takes the stage for this special that finds the larger-than-life stand-up besieging the audience with his no-holds-barred humor.

  • Jeffrey Ross: No Offense

    In his first headline stint in his home state, comedian Jeffrey Ross roasts New Jersey, using anecdotes from his life to skewer the Garden State.

  • Lewis Black: In God We Trust

    Grammy winner Lewis Black hits the stage in Minneapolis for a rant-filled, cathartic ride through through the issues of our baffling world.

  • Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe

    Funnyman Jim Gaffigan offers up his unique take on everything from Disney World to overweight whales in this live show from Washington, D.C.

  • Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

    Comedienne Sarah Silverman's one-woman show - part concert and part monologue, with a dash of MTV thrown in - is transplanted to the big screen.

  • John Oliver: Terrifying Times

    In his first Comedy Central special, "Daily Show" correspondent John Oliver tackles the topics that perplex him about the United States.

  • Norm MacDonald: Me Doing Standup

    Former "Saturday Night Live" anchorman Norm MacDonald returns to the stand-up stage with this wryly observational Comedy Central special.

  • Zach Galifianakis: Live At The Purple Onion

    The unorthodox, piano-playing stand-up star Zach Galifianakis makes a splash on the scene and serves up a healthy dose of his signature wit.

  • Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!

    You would think "SNL" and "Weeds" star Kevin Nealon would have a few stand-up specials under his belt, but believe it or not, this is the first.

  • Arj Barker: LYAO

    Indian-American actor and stand-up Arj Barker takes the stage in this special, in which the funnyman espouses absurd observations about modern life.

  • Janeane Garofalo: If You Will

    Actress, activist and comedian Janeane Garofalo skewers the sacred cows of modern life, from Twitter to the Department of Homeland Security.

  • Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool

    Actor-comedian Nick Kroll ("The League") takes to the stage with an unconventional stand-up special that blends traditional sets with short films.

  • Paul Mooney: Analyzing White America

    After years in the industry, veteran comedian Paul Mooney gained notoriety as a prime contributor to "Chappelle's Show" and continues to hold court as one of the most brilliant and unpredictable comic minds on the circuit today.

  • Steven Wright: When The Leaves Blow Away

    Displaying his trademark dry humor and deadpan delivery, Steven Wright delights a live audience in Toronto with his provocative one-line zingers.

  • Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing

    Mike Birbiglia performs in this live concert special that features a riotous selection of the unique insights and observations culled from his diary.

  • Lisa Lampanelli: Tough Love

    The foul-mouthed "Queen of Mean" lets it all hang out as she slays pop culture targets like Kate Gosselin and the cast of "Jersey Shore."

  • Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour

    International funnyman Russell Peters entertains an enthusiastic crowd with his incisive observations about race, culture and more.

  • Mo'Nique: I Coulda Been Your Cellmate!

    Curvaceous comedienne Mo'Nique goes bigger than ever before in this unconventional stand-up show held at the Ohio Reformatory for Women.

  • Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security

    Superstar Jamie Foxx got his start in comedy clubs across the country, and this live Oakland performance shows him at the top of his stand-up game.

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