Upright Citizens Brigade Season 1 Episode 5

Ep 5. Childrens Revolution

  • TV-14
  • September 9, 1998
  • 22 min
  • 8.2  (24)

The Upright Citizens Brigade is a sketch comedy show that features hilarious and irreverent sketches that push the limits of what is funny. In season 1 episode 5, titled Childrens Revolution, the UCB takes on the topic of rebellious kids and the havoc they wreak.

The episode starts with a sketch about a rebellious teen who is trying to convince his dad to let him shave his head. As the teen tries to explain the importance of rebellion, his dad becomes increasingly exasperated and ends up losing his temper. This sets the stage for the rest of the episode, which is full of sketches that explore the theme of rebellion and disobedience.

Another sketch in the episode features a group of kids who have staged a revolution in their school. They have taken over the classrooms and kicked out the teachers, and they are now determined to run the school their own way. As the episode unfolds, we see the kids struggle to maintain control and to come up with new rules and regulations to govern their makeshift society. They ban certain foods, create a strict dress code, and even form a secret police force to keep order.

Throughout the episode, the UCB skewers everything from teenage angst to authoritarianism, and the result is a hilarious and thought-provoking look at the nature of rebellion. Whether you're a rebellious kid yourself or an adult who's been through it all, Childrens Revolution is sure to have you laughing and nodding your head in recognition.

Overall, season 1 episode 5 of the Upright Citizens Brigade is a must-see for fans of sketch comedy and anyone who enjoys humor that takes on difficult and challenging subjects. So if you're looking for a show that will make you laugh, think, and question your assumptions, then be sure to check out Childrens Revolution and the rest of the UCB's first season.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 9, 1998
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (24)