About this season
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
Episodes (20)
1. Patton Oswalt Wears a Black Blazer and Dress Shoes
Aired 8 May 2014 • 22 min
Patton Oswalt and Scott compete for the same acting role, while a turtle expert is going through an emotional breakdown. We find out Reggie’s real name and witness what unsuspecting bystanders do with an unprotected laptop.
2. Craig Robinson Wears a Bordeaux Button Down & Dark Jeans
Aired 15 May 2014 • 22 min
Craig Robinson has a question on his mind; Reggie is taken up to space to battle an alien race; Scott helps renovate homes; a comedy team hides a deadly secret.
3. Jenna Fischer Wears a Floral Blouse & Black Heels
Aired 22 May 2014 • 22 min
An inspector narrows down the suspects of a murder that occurred in the studio; Jenna Fischer shares a clip from her appearance on the British version of "Comedy Bang! Bang!"
4. Fred Armisen Wears Black Jeans & Glasses
Aired 29 May 2014 • 22 min
Fred Armisen and Scott are up for the same late night talk show hosting job; Reggie's ultimate fantasy is revealed.
5. Zach Galifianakis Wears a One-Armed Jacket
Aired 5 June 2014 • 22 min
A flash forward to the final episode; Zach Galifianakis makes his first appearance since his big accident; characters from past seasons come back to say goodbye; ongoing storylines get resolved; a surprise wedding.
6. Nick Offerman Wears a Green Flannel Shirt & Brown Boots
Aired 12 June 2014 • 22 min
A major disaster forces Scott and Reggie to conserve air in hopes of a last-minute rescue; Nick Offerman transfixes Scott with his mustache; a mysterious woman gives tips on how to be a friendly neighbor.
7. Lizzy Caplan Wears All Black & Powder Blue Espadrilles
Aired 19 June 2014 • 22 min
Scott and Reggie share their favorite moments from the show; Lizzy Caplan has an important question on her mind; a seedy photographer describes his process; Scott might be getting Catfished.
8. Tony Hawk Wears a Plaid Shirt & a Silver Watch
Aired 26 June 2014 • 22 min
"Comedy Bang! Bang!" gets a new boss; Tony Hawk gives crew members some advice; a personal tragedy in Scott's life.
9. Alison Brie Wears a Black Mesh Top & Mini-Skirt
Aired 3 July 2014 • 22 min
"Comedy Bang! Bang!" gets a talk show makeover; Reggie's favorite baseball team; Alison Brie reveals the secrets of her acting process; a German film director discusses his plans to make another film.
10. Josh Groban Wears a Suit & Striped Socks
Aired 10 July 2014 • 22 min
The discovery that Reggie's dad had a shot at the big-time; Scott goes back to the 1960's to try and change history; Josh Groban gives Scott some constructive criticism; a plate-spinning novelty act is hiding a game-changing secret.
11. Ellie Kemper Wears a Purple Ruffled Sleeveless Top & Lavender Flats
Aired 17 October 2014 • 22 min
Ellie Kemper is the guest of Scott's dreams but he may blow his chance; feeling altruistic, Scott fixes a neglected school; Jesse Ventura has an important announcement.
12. Steven Yeun Wears Rolled Up Black Jeans & No Socks
Aired 24 October 2014 • 22 min
Activist Victor Ramos shamelessly plugs some community program he's heading; Steven Yeun shares his preparations for the inevitable zombie apocalypse; plus, there is compiled footage of Reggie's entire life.
13. Wayne Coyne Wears a Halloween Costume
Aired 31 October 2014 • 22 min
Wayne Coyne of Flaming Lips fame joins Scott as they are visited by the show's accountant, a creepy couple and the scariest of all: the ghost of Scott's former career.
14. Dane Cook Wears a Black Blazer & Tailored Pants
Aired 7 November 2014 • 22 min
Scott debuts a new character; what's new with Reggie.
15. Chris Hardwick Wears a Black Polo & Weathered Boots
Aired 14 November 2014 • 22 min
The new "Comedy Bang! Bang!" secretary; Reggie stars in a new commercial; a visit from the aspiring Honorary Mayor of Hollywood.
16. Amber Tamblyn Wears a Leather Jacket & Black Booties
Aired 21 November 2014 • 22 min
Amber Tamblyn helps celebrate Thanksgiving; Reggie invites some of his favorite comics over for dinner; an orphan returns.
17. Kevin Smith Wears a Hockey Jersey & Jean Shorts
Aired 28 November 2014 • 22 min
Kevin Smith helps Scott celebrate his birthday; Reggie tries to create a special episode for Scott; a college student with an attitude.
18. Rob Corddry Wears Tan Dress Shoes & Red Socks
Aired 5 December 2014 • 22 min
A goodbye to a cast member; a poet stops by to share his latest works.
19. Eric Andre Wears a Cat Collage Shirt & Sneakers
Aired 12 December 2014 • 22 min
Scott tries to pull off the perfect episode with a scientist's invention.
20. The Lonely Island Wear Holiday Sweaters & White Pants
Aired 19 December 2014 • 22 min
People take drastic measures to get the hottest holiday toy; The Lonely Island provides Christmas spirit.