Ep 15. Oops, We Gambled Away the Budget

Oops, We Gambled Away the Budget is the fifteenth episode of the second season of The Chris Gethard Show. The episode follows the premise of the show with a group of comedians and guests coming together to participate in various comedic sketches and bits.

As the title suggests, the episode revolves around a budget mishap. The opening sketch reveals that the show's producers have gambled away the entire season's budget in one night in Atlantic City. Host Chris Gethard, along with his team, must scramble to figure out how to produce a show with no money.

Throughout the episode, the team comes up with different ways to work around the lack of funding. They try to cut down their expenses by asking guests to bring their own props and costumes. They also decide to film the show in black and white to save on color correction costs, and substitute their regular live band with cardboard cutouts of musicians.

Despite the lack of funds, the group manages to put on a hilarious and entertaining show. They perform sketches such as "Can You Guess Where I'm Going?" where one member must guess where another member is "heading to" based on their outfit, and a segment where they create their own version of "Wheel of Fortune" using cardboard and a marker.

The episode also features a musical performance by special guest Hippo Campus. The band plays their hit song "Bashful Creatures" and sits down for an interview with Gethard, where they discuss their recent success and touring experiences.

In addition to the comedic sketches, the team also takes on a more serious topic towards the end of the episode. They invite a guest who works with a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged youth to talk about the importance of giving back and getting involved in community service.

Overall, Oops, We Gambled Away the Budget is a prime example of the creative and resourceful nature of The Chris Gethard Show. The lack of funding does not hinder their ability to produce a fun and entertaining episode, and they even manage to highlight the importance of giving back in the process.