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      Season 1 – Key & Peele

      2012 Comedy Stand-Up List
      94% 16 Reviews Tomatometer 89% 50+ Ratings Audience Score Fresh faces Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele star in this 30-minute sketch comedy series, leaving no stone unturned -- whether satirizing the president or spoofing Nazis -- in their search for laughs. The actor/writers examine life through a combination of filmed sketches and live stage segments, demonstrating their unique chemistry, camaraderie and point of view. Key has starred as the "Theoretical Criminal" on "RENO 911!" and Peele's credits include "MADtv." Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Feb 01 Buy Now

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      Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are a dynamic duo of combustible funny in this variety series, distinguished by its commanding visual style and effortless ability to balance absurdity with thoughtful social commentary.

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      David R It was really great. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review Lukas-Jeremie K "Key & Peele" didn't really make me laugh that often, as I would have expected from a sketch comedy show. To count how many times I've really laughed, I don't need more than two hands. Unfortunately, in most cases, there was simply not much more than a smile to be had. In addition, the decision was made to completely omit the moderation element from season 4 and to replace it with cutscenes in which Key & Peele just have conversations in a car, which I thought was a shame because it took a lot of the show's character away. The show was entertaining nonetheless, but I had higher expectations from such a highly acclaimed show... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/01/23 Full Review Audience Member I miss this series so much. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member With two charismatic leads that have great chemistry for each other, Key and Peele revives the sketch comedy with pop-culture references and commentary on today's society in a hilarious way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A great start to a great sketch comedy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Jan 31, 2012 Pilot Sketches include Jordan and Keegan attempting to say a forbidden word to their women; Lil Wayne adjusts to life behind bars. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 7, 2012 Malcolm Meets Martin Sketches include showboating in front of a crowd; a traffic reporter experiences turbulence while in a helicopter. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 14, 2012 Das Negroes Jordan and Keegan try hiding in plain sight; two slaves struggle to get off the auction block; a pair of thugs encounter a slight complication before a big hit. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 21, 2012 The Branding Sketches include a neighborhood's reaction to a creature; exploring the black college experience; President Obama uses an anger translator. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 28, 2012 Dueling Magical Negroes Sketches include mystics battling over the right to give advice; President Obama's new strategy against his Republican opposition. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 6, 2012 Flicker Sketches include an MMA fighter taking trash talk too far; a wedding guest's music requests; an epic game of Flicker takes place. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 13, 2012 Soul Food Sketches include The Tea Party discovering a new hope; Bobby McFerrin duels with Michael Winslow; Jordan and Keegan debate who is blacker. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 20, 2012 Landlord Sketches include President Obama wanting to be treated just like everyone else; Jordan looks at an apartment owned by a suspicious landlord. Details

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      Kartina Richardson Salon.com Comedy Central's new sketch show "Key & Peele"...is neither funny nor daring. And since these are the show's two goals, it has failed miserably. Apr 3, 2019 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly These moments proved that the former MADtv contributors have a take on race themes that distinguishes them from most TV comedy. Apr 3, 2019 Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News At their best, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele remind us what we lost when comics started breaking up their old teams and going solo. Rated: 3/5 Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Americ Ngwije TV Equals Key & Peele has a somewhat similar format and the humor does touch on themes that are close to what Chappelle addressed on his show. However, I feel like Key and Peele have added their unique flavor to this format and made it their own. Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For starters, its hits outpace its misses -- by a mile. That's not often the case with sketch comedy shows. Just as important, the humor is consistently smart. Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Rob Vaux Collider The good news is that the material makes its own gravy, and you can find something worthwhile no matter which episode you watch. Sep 5, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Peter Atencio, Payman Benz
      Executive Producer
      Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Jay Martel, Ian Roberts
      Screenwriter
      Sean Conroy, Peter Atencio, Rebecca Drysdale, Colton Dunn, Jay Martel
      Network
      Comedy Central
      Rating
      TV-14
      Genre
      Comedy, Stand-Up
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Jan 31, 2012
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