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Michael & Michael Have Issues

TV·2009–2009·1 season, 7 episodes·Comedy Central·Comedy·22m·Created by Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter

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Longtime collaborators Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter (co-founders of The State comedy troupe, which spawned the same-named MTV show) join forces once again for this twist on narrative and sketch comedies that features the duo as hosts of their own fictitious sketch show. Behind the scenes, viewers see the two Michaels wrestling with how best to run the show, while they simultaneously confront their own issues of insecurity and jealousy as they try to undermine each other.

Cast

Michael Ian BlackMichael Ian BlackSelfMichael ShowalterMichael ShowalterSelfKumail NanjianiKumail NanjianiKumailJosh PaisJosh PaisJim BiedermanJessi KleinJessi KleinMarlaAndrea RosenAndrea RosenSketch PerformerRandy PearlsteinRandy PearlsteinSketch Performer

Episodes by season

Season017Episodes2009Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Greg the InternJuly 15, 2009—Jealousies flare when Black and Showalter battle for their intern's admiration. Sketches: Teenage Abstinence.
  2. S01E02Biederman's BirthdayJuly 22, 2009—The Michaels try to buy Biederman some pot for his birthday. Sketches: King's Gift, Weatherman.
  3. S01E03MatchmakersJuly 29, 2009—Michael and Michael cause problems in the office when they try to create some romance by playing cupid.
  4. S01E04Pulling Your WeightAugust 5, 2009—Michael Ian Black decides to slack off and leave Michael Showalter to have to do all the work.
  5. S01E05CollegeAugust 12, 2009—Michael and Michael get a gig performing at a college.
  6. S01E06Sh.. Bag HouseAugust 19, 2009—Michael Ian Black agrees to let Michael Showalter stay with him, but quickly regrets the decision.
  7. S01E07FrogboxAugust 26, 2009—Michael and Michael agree to appear on a rival sketch comedy show.

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