Watch The UCB Show

The UCB Show, which aired on the streaming service Seeso from 2016-2017, was a sketch comedy series starring Matt Besser and a talented cast of comedians from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) in New York and Los Angeles. The show featured a mix of live sketches filmed in front of a studio audience and pre-filmed sketches and bits.

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, founded by Besser and his fellow comedians Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, has long been a mecca for improv and sketch comedy in the United States. The UCB Show was a chance for audiences to experience the sharp wit and comic sensibility of the theatre's performers on a wider stage.

The sketches on The UCB Show ranged from absurd parody to insightful commentary on modern life. Some of the standout sketches included an infomercial for a seemingly innocuous product that gradually revealed itself to be a tool to summon demonic forces, a spoof on popular true crime documentaries that imagined a world where the crimes described were committed by characters from The Muppets, and a recurring segment where a hapless detective (played by Besser) tried to solve a series of bizarre and implausible crimes.

One of the show's strengths was its ability to poke fun at contemporary culture and societal issues in a way that was both hilarious and incisive. For example, a sketch featuring a group of white people trying to figure out how to be more "woke" was both sidesplittingly funny and subtly on-point, highlighting the difficulties of grappling with issues of privilege and allyship.

The UCB Show also gave the performers a chance to showcase their unique talents and personalities. From Lauren Adams' razor-sharp character work to Joe Wengert's offbeat and irreverent humor, each member of the cast brought something different to the table. One particularly memorable sketch featured Mary Holland as a woman who, for no discernible reason, could only communicate through song - a showcase for Holland's impressive vocal range and comedic timing.

While the sketches were the main attraction, The UCB Show also featured guest interviews with notable comedians and entertainers. These interviews, conducted by Besser, were a chance for the guests to share their own comedic journeys and insights. Some of the guests featured on the show included Scott Aukerman, Andy Richter, and Nathan Fielder.

The UCB Show was a television experience that felt truly unique – sharp, subversive, and always entertaining. While the show only ran for one season, it remains a testament to the comedic talent of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and its performers, and a must-watch for any comedy lover.

The UCB Show is a series that ran for 2 seasons (24 episodes) between January 7, 2016 and on Seeso