Upright Citizens Brigade (1998)

Name: Upright Citizens Brigade
Rating: 7.4

Rating: 7.4

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1998-08-19

Last Air Date: 2000-04-03

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 30

Created By: Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts, Matt Besser, Amy Poehler

Networks: Comedy Central

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Top Cast

Amy Poehler as Colby
Matt Walsh as Trotter
Matt Besser as Adair
Ian Roberts as Antoine
Michael Delaney as Assistant Boxing Coach
Rob Corddry as Muskrat
Paul Scheer as Ron
Rob Riggle as Security Guard
Horatio Sanz as Stan
Brian Huskey as N/A

Seasons

None (1998)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Bucket of Truth (1998-08-19)

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.
Ep. 2: Poo Stick (1998-09-16)

Big Red Cat gets harassed by a poo stick while performing mini-movies.
Ep. 3: Saigon Suicide Show (1998-09-30)

In an attempt to destabilize society by eradicating prejudice, the UCB host a benefit featuring the Saigon Suicide Squad.
Ep. 4: Power Marketing (1998-09-02)

"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.
Ep. 5: Children's Revolution (1998-09-09)

A pro-union puppet show at the elementary school incites one boy to stand up to his bullying school-bus driver.
Ep. 6: The Story of the Toad (1998-08-26)

People use the heartwarming story of the toad to bring meaning to their lives.
Ep. 7: Lady of The Lake (1998-10-07)

A frat guy dates the Lady of the Lake, who bores him with the story of how she once presented King Arthur with Excalibur.
Ep. 8: Time Machine (1998-10-14)

Andy goes back in time to play cards with Jesus and President Truman.
Ep. 9: Cyborgs (1998-10-21)

The UCB's cyborg project goes wrong.
Ep. 10: The Little Donny Foundation (1998-10-28)

Little Donny has a giant penis....but doesn't know it.