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Very Important People

TV·2023·3 seasons, 45 episodes·Dropout·Comedy·20m·Created by Sam Reich

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Comedians are given makeovers to be transformed into someone completely new, and then have a fully-improvised interview with host Vic Michaelis.

Cast

Vic MichaelisVic MichaelisHost

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes2023–24Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Very Important People S01E01Princess EmilyDecember 15, 2023—Vic interviews European popstar Princess Emily (Anna Garcia) and discusses her rise to stardom.
  2. S01E02Very Important People S01E02DenzelDecember 29, 2023—Vic interviews Denzel (Ify Nwadiwe) and talks about his alien mission.
  3. S01E03Very Important People S01E03Vic's Ex Step-GrandmotherJanuary 12, 2024—Vic interviews their ex step-grandmother (Lisa Gilroy) and learns about their family history.
  4. S01E04Very Important People S01E04Marionette Conqui and Zonton de la DollJanuary 26, 2024—Vic interviews Marionette Conqui and Zonton de la Doll (Kimia Behpoornia and Jacob Wysocki), French dolls that have come to life.
  5. S01E05Very Important People S01E05Kepl and Dr. MilkFebruary 9, 2024—Vic interviews puppeteer Kepl (Josh Ruben) and actor extraordinaire Dr. Milk.
  6. S01E06Very Important People S01E06Tommy ShrigglyFebruary 23, 2024—Vic interviews mental health advocate Tommy Shriggly (Zac Oyama) and discusses the three steps to happiness.
  7. S01E07Very Important People S01E07Professor Avery GoodmanMarch 8, 2024—Vic interviews professor Avery Goodman (Brian David Gilbert) and examines his inventions.
  8. S01E08Very Important People S01E08Jasper and CasperMarch 15, 2024—Vic interviews married authors Jasper and Casper (Oscar Montoya and Jiavani) and discusses their new book.
  9. S01E09Leighanna-Jean GruthersApril 5, 2024—Vic interviews a beauty pageant queen from Florida who has been lying about her age to remain eligible for children's competitions.
  10. S01E10Pig #2April 19, 2024—Vic interviews one of the Three Little Pigs, whose mother's death from being trampled by the Big Bad Wolf has driven them to vigilantism.
  11. S01E11Martha Tops and Lucian AzathothMay 3, 2024—Vic interviews a pair of Satanist youth ministers seeking to spread the word of their dark lord to children.
  12. S01E12AugbertMay 17, 2024—
  13. S01E13Very Important Bonus ContentJune 7, 2024—Here are all the moments left on the cutting room floor from season 1 of Very Important People.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0217Episodes2024–25Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Very Important People S02E01Zeke Aaron McKinleyNovember 7, 2024—Vic interviews fourth grader Zeke Aaron McKinley (Anna Garcia) and finds out how he became rocks.
  2. S02E02Very Important People S02E02Hayes SteeleNovember 21, 2024—Vic interviews almost billionaire Hayes Steele (Jacob Wysocki) and discusses how he became rich.
  3. S02E03Very Important People S02E03JukeboxDecember 5, 2024—Vic interviews intergalactic warrior Jukebox (Chris Redd) and learns about the future war.
  4. S02E04Very Important People S02E04Fourth WitchDecember 19, 2024—Vic interviews the fourth Wayward Sister (Kimia Behpoornia) and does some prop comedy.
  5. S02E05Very Important People S02E05Barbara and BillJanuary 2, 2025—Vic interviews Barbara and Bill (Kate Berlant and John Early), undead megachurch owners.
  6. S02E06Very Important People S02E06Ta'Tania JacksonJanuary 16, 2025—Vic interviews fairy Ta'Tania Jackson (Danielle Pinnock) and learns how to be a dominatrix.
  7. S02E07Very Important People S02E07PhoenixJanuary 30, 2025—Vic interviews Phoenix (Zac Oyama), an apparition with some unfinished business.
  8. S02E08Very Important People S02E08David Hoyle Jr.February 13, 2025—Vic interviews David Hoyle Jr. (Paul F. Tompkins), a midnight louse exploring the daytime world.
  9. S02E09Very Important People S02E09Steffi PopsFebruary 27, 2025—Vic interviews their childhood toy Steffi Pops (Corin Wells) and plays some scary games.
  10. S02E10Very Important People S02E10Dan Wesley SharronMarch 13, 2025—Vic interviews frozen man Dan Wesley Sharron (Bobby Moynihan) and gets the exclusive on who he is.
  11. S02E11Very Important People S02E11Skyler DeMarcoMarch 27, 2025—Vic interviews sweepstakes winner Skyler DeMarco (Paul Robalino) and gets a computer hacking demo.
  12. S02E12Very Important People S02E12JordacheApril 10, 2025—Vic interviews Jordache (Echo Kellum), an Atlantean looking for love on the surface world.
  13. S02E13Very Important People S02E13Claude McCawApril 24, 2025—Vic interviews Claude McCaw (Alex Song-Xia) and discusses their evil business, McCaw Industries.
  14. S02E14Very Important People S02E14Greg and Charlotte ExcitementMay 8, 2025—Vic interviews married wrestlers Greg & Charlotte Excitement (Brennan Lee Mulligan & Izzy Roland).
  15. S02E15Very Important People S02E15CandiceMay 22, 2025—Vic interviews Candice (Nicole Byer) and gets a lesson on teen culture.
  16. S02E16Very Important People S02E16SpencerJune 5, 2025—Vic interviews Spencer (Lisa Gilroy), a baby demon from Hell looking for a new dad.
  17. S02E17Very Important Bonus ContentJune 19, 2025—Here are all the moments left on the cutting room floor from season 2 of Very Important People.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0315Episodes2025–26Aired—Season avg
  1. S03E01Very Important People S03E01Mother Hot DogDecember 4, 2025—Vic interviews the mother of all hot dogs (Rekha Shankar) and learns how hot dogs are made.
  2. S03E02Very Important People S03E02Boris TarshkokanDecember 18, 2025—Vic interviews Lafufu ambassador Boris Tarshkokan (Jeremy Culhane) and helps him find love.
  3. S03E03Very Important People S03E03Archimedes and OllieJanuary 1, 2026—Vic interviews babies Archimedes and Ollie (Brennan Lee Mulligan and Jacob Wysocki).
  4. S03E04Very Important People S03E04FanoliJanuary 15, 2026—Vic interviews legendary entertainer Fanoli (Angela Giarratana) and gets a new theme song.
  5. S03E05Very Important People S03E05SudzoJanuary 29, 2026—Vic interviews Sudzo (Eugene Cordero) and learns all about superhero society.
  6. S03E06Very Important People S03E06ZinniaFebruary 12, 2026—Vic and children's entertainer Zinnia (Demi Adejuyigbe) teach kids all about the news.
  7. S03E07Very Important People S03E07Oops Lil FartFebruary 26, 2026—Vic interviews their imaginary friend Oops Lil Fart (Lisa Gilroy) and remembers their childhood.
  8. S03E08Very Important People S03E08Lil HuffyMarch 12, 2026—Vic interviews musician Lil Huffy (Frankie Quiñones) and gets a lesson in rapping.
  9. S03E09Very Important People S03E09StopMarch 26, 2026—Vic interviews performance artist Stop (Caitlin Reilly) and discusses her new art pieces.
  10. S03E10Very Important People S03E10PalomaApril 9, 2026—Vic interviews poodle socialite Paloma (Laci Mosley) and discusses how she came into fortune.
  11. S03E11Very Important People S03E11Dash HighlandApril 23, 2026—Vic interviews filmmaker Dash Highland (Zac Oyama) and discusses his newest project.
  12. S03E12Very Important People S03E12Linda Elizabeth Marie BraintreeMay 7, 2026—Vic interviews beauty entrepreneur Linda Elizabeth Marie Braintree (Katya) and explores cosmetics.
  13. S03E13Very Important People S03E13DiamondMay 21, 2026—Vic interviews content creator Diamond (Rachel Pegram) and engages in some viral challenges.
  14. S03E14Very Important People S03E14JaneJune 4, 2026—Vic interviews intergalactic author Jane (Chelsea Peretti) and discusses her new novel.
  15. S03E15Very Important People S03E15J.W. SmokesJune 18, 2026—Vic interviews J.W. Smokes (Anna Garcia), the maverick mayor of Wickmore.

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