Ian Roberts
Director
Upright Citizens Brigade (1998)
Season 1
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.
Released Aug. 19, 1998
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.surreal, tmdb.sketch-comedy, imdb.recurring-character, imdb.comedienne, imdb.gross-out-comedy, imdb.running-gag, imdb.joke + 22 more, imdb.actress-playing-multiple-roles, imdb.bomb-squad, imdb.arcane, imdb.chaos, imdb.spoof, imdb.comedian, imdb.absurdism, imdb.absurd-humor, imdb.social-satire, imdb.satire, imdb.parody, imdb.irreverence, imdb.comedy-troupe, imdb.surrealism, imdb.drugs, imdb.sketch-comedy, imdb.bong, imdb.religion, imdb.actor-playing-multiple-roles, imdb.insanity, imdb.satire-comedy, imdb.parody-comedy
Network: Comedy Central
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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, midnight
S1E2 - Poo Stick
Big Red Cat gets harassed by a poo stick while performing mini-movies.
Sept. 16, 1998, midnight
S1E3 - Saigon Suicide Show
In an attempt to destabilize society by eradicating prejudice, the UCB host a benefit featuring the Saigon Suicide Squad.
Sept. 30, 1998, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Sept. 2, 1998, midnight
S1E5 - Children's Revolution
A pro-union puppet show at the elementary school incites one boy to stand up to his bullying school-bus driver.
Sept. 9, 1998, midnight
S1E6 - The Story of the Toad
People use the heartwarming story of the toad to bring meaning to their lives.
Aug. 26, 1998, midnight
S1E7 - 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, midnight
S1E8 - Time Machine
Andy goes back in time to play cards with Jesus and President Truman.
Oct. 14, 1998, midnight
S1E9 - Cyborgs
The UCB's cyborg project goes wrong.
Oct. 21, 1998, midnight
S1E10 - The Little Donny Foundation
Little Donny has a giant penis....but doesn't know it.
Oct. 28, 1998, midnight
Network: Comedy Central
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Aug. 19, 1998
Last Air Date: April 3, 2000, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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