That Damn Michael Che - General Discussion

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That Damn Michael Che is a sketch comedy series streaming on HBO Max, all six episodes will be available on Thursday, May 6.

Che uses sketches and vignettes “to illustrate what it feels like to experience various every-day situations including racial profiling, unemployment, falling in love,” and more. Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner, Ellen Cleghorne,  Omari Hardwick, Geoffrey Owens, Godfrey, Billy Porter, and Method Man also lend their talents as well as Che's co-anchor, Colin Jost.

 

[Kromm]

Hah, Jost as a sidekick. 

It would be even funnier if well paid actress Scarlet Johansson appears, but is shown in skits as Che's girlfriend or wife. 

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S01.E01: Policin'  (20 Min)  Che finds himself stuck in an elevator with a white woman and is forced into an unwanted discussion about police. The NYPD gets creative with a public service announcement, and a mother discovers her son wants to be a cop.

S01.E02: Bourbon & Water  (21 Min)  Che reminisces about getting dumped while having a drink at a familiar bar. Schoolkids get a lesson on the dangers of addiction. An ex-doctor offers a cure for losing steam in the bedroom. Grace recalls her first date with a rich man.

S01.E03: Dudley Gets Shot  (19 Min)  In this “very special episode,” Che tries to help his friend after seeing him get shot… without calling an ambulance. A town hall honors the lives claimed by COVID-19. An entrepreneur spearheads the latest “urban” workout craze.

S01.E04: Sex Worker  (21 Min)  During a therapy session, Che recounts his unusual dreams and opens up about succeeding in Hollywood, and later, members of his family face elimination in a reality show competition.

S01.E05: Well Played, Crackers  (19 Min)  Nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Che seeks counsel in a Black barbershop. Plus, corporations offer messages of support for these turbulent times.

S01.E06: Only Built 4 Leather Suits  (23 Min)  Gearing up for his first show at MSG, Che tries to clear his conscience in confession, before making an appearance on a daytime talk show. A visit to the doctor’s office triggers Kevin’s insecurities.

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Episodes 1 and 6 are great, the rest are just OK.

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‘That Damn Michael Che’ Renewed for Season 2 at HBO Max

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That Damn Michael Che Season Two will debut on THURSDAY, MAY 26 on HBO Max releasing all six episodes.

Guest Cast: Wayne Brady, Reggie Conquest, Ziwe Fumudoh, Heidi Gardner, Charlamagne tha God, David Alan Grier, Sam Jay, Colin Jost, Lori Laing, Tim Meadows, Questlove, Sam Richardson, Amy Schumer, and Kenan Thompson.

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That Damn Michael Che Season Two      MAY 26       HBO Max      

Episodes 1-6        Titles and Description

S02.E01: Join The Club
Che attempts to be a good Samaritan on the subway – then manages the fallout. The tables are turned on an inmate during a scared straight session. Two detectives test a new interrogation approach on a reluctant witness.

S02.E02: Intervention
A run-in with his ex finds Che questioning what he’s doing wrong in relationships. An erotic massage and a swingers’ party both go sideways. Medical discrimination hits too close to home for a pregnant woman in the ER.

S02.E03: Black Mediocrity
After planning a celebrity brunch to honor Black excellence, Che finds his A-list guests poached by a competing event. Roy rallies the Black Panthers for help securing a bank loan. An astronaut fails to impress students on Career Day.

S02.E04: Higher Power
Che takes a perilous flight on a righteous airline. Kevin’s neighbors begin to question his recent good fortune. A scientist invents a time machine in hopes of correcting his past. An author shares his experience with microdosing.

S02.E05: Your Past, Your Present
Che learns surprising facts about his ancestry. Kwame and Devon take inspiration from a Black History Month hero. The subject of an infamous 1960s doll experiment is revisited. Two parents confront their son’s alleged bullying.

S02.E06: Ballad of a Thin Man
Che puts his career on the line to produce his uncle’s screenplay. A dad tries to kickstart the next viral dance craze. A couple uses their imaginations in the bedroom. A business owner deals with a sudden deluge of mental health days.