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Upright Citizens Brigade

Upright Citizens Brigade

★ 7.5/10•1998•30m•TV-14•Comedy
Similars

America's Funniest Home Videos meets The Twilight Zone.

The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improvisational comedy and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago's ImprovOlympic in 1990. The most recent incarnation consists of Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh. The original incarnation of the group consisted of Besser, Ali Farahnakian, Drew Franklin, Adam McKay, Roberts, Rick Roman, and Horatio Sanz. Other early members included Neil Flynn, Armando Diaz, and Rich Fulcher.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 19, 1998

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Bucket of TruthE130m

The Bucket of Truth

A Realtor shows a house featuring the "Bucket of Truth" and a "Hot Chicks Room". Also featuring the Unabomber and his Girl Scout friend Cassie.

Aug 19, 1998

Episode 2 - Poo StickE230m

Poo Stick

Big Red Cat gets harassed by a poo stick while performing mini-movies.

Sep 16, 1998

Episode 3 - Saigon Suicide ShowE330m

Saigon Suicide Show

In an attempt to destabilize society by eradicating prejudice, the UCB host a benefit featuring the Saigon Suicide Squad.

Sep 30, 1998

Episode 4 - Power MarketingE430m

Power Marketing

"Power Marketing" guru Duke reveals the secret of his success: a new brain. Also, a new recruit is hired in the hyperminimalist office building, and the secret of the ass pennies is revealed.

Sep 2, 1998

Episode 5 - Children's RevolutionE530m

Children's Revolution

A pro-union puppet show at the elementary school incites one boy to stand up to his bullying school-bus driver.

Sep 9, 1998

Episode 6 - The Story of the ToadE630m

The Story of the Toad

People use the heartwarming story of the toad to bring meaning to their lives.

Aug 26, 1998

Episode 7 - Lady of The LakeE730m

Lady of The Lake

A frat guy dates the Lady of the Lake, who bores him with the story of how she once presented King Arthur with Excalibur.

Oct 7, 1998

Episode 8 - Time MachineE830m

Time Machine

Andy goes back in time to play cards with Jesus and President Truman.

Oct 14, 1998

Episode 9 - CyborgsE930m

Cyborgs

The UCB's cyborg project goes wrong.

Oct 21, 1998

Episode 10 - The Little Donny FoundationE1030m

The Little Donny Foundation

Little Donny has a giant penis....but doesn't know it.

Oct 28, 1998

Actors

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Colby

Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh

Trotter

Matt Besser

Matt Besser

Adair

Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts

Antoine

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