Ep 11. Jack
- TV14
- July 21, 2012
- 10 min
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8.3 (253)
The Eric Andre Show season 1 episode 11, named "Jack," features comedian Eric Andre continuing his signature brand of absurdist humor with an eclectic mix of guests and segments. The episode opens with a segment in which Andre, dressed in a suit made entirely of bubble wrap, sets off an explosion of balloons before introducing the night's guests.
Among the guests featured on this episode is actor Jack McBrayer, who is known for his role as Kenneth on 30 Rock. McBrayer's appearance is marked by his witty banter with Andre, who frequently interrupts his guest mid-sentence with bizarre questions and comments. In one particularly memorable moment, Andre asks McBrayer if he has ever had a sexual experience with a character from the animated series The Jetsons.
Throughout the episode, Andre continues to push the boundaries of traditional talk show conventions, with segments that feature him crawling around on the floor and shouting at his guests. He also stages a fake musical performance that quickly devolves into chaos, with Andre and his band improvising a frenzied song that includes lyrics about barbecued ribs and farting.
Other segments in the episode include a man-on-the-street interview segment in which Andre asks passersby about their feelings on the war in Iraq, as well as a segment in which Andre is locked in a glass box and asked to match various objects based only on their smell. The show also features several surreal visual effects and animations, including a psychedelic sequence in which Andre appears to fall through a series of colorful, abstract landscapes.
Throughout "Jack," Andre maintains a high-energy, irreverent tone that will appeal to viewers who appreciate edgy, absurdist comedy. The show's mix of unexpected guests, bizarre segments, and off-the-cuff humor make it a unique addition to the late-night talk show landscape. While some viewers may find it too avant-garde for their tastes, those who enjoy quirky, boundary-pushing humor will find plenty to love in The Eric Andre Show season 1 episode 11.
