Ep 1. Washington D.C.

Drunk History is a comedic television show that invites guests to recount historical events while under the influence of alcohol. The show's first season starts with an episode titled "Washington D.C." where guests retell the story of how America's capital city came to be.

The episode begins with the host, Derek Waters, introducing the concept of the show and its format. He then introduces the first guest, Mark Gagliardi, who is narrating the story of the founding of Washington D.C. while drinking whiskey shots.

Mark starts off by recounting the story of George Washington's victory in the Revolutionary War and how he became the first president of the United States. He goes on to talk about how Washington, along with Pierre Charles L'Enfant, planned to create a new city that would be the capital of the United States.

The story then takes a comedic turn as Mark's drunken slurring and tangential stories begin to derail the historical accuracy of the narrative. In between shots of whiskey, Mark starts to describe the intense rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, who both had differing ideas on how the city should be built.

Midway through the episode, Derek introduces the "reenactment" portion of the show, where actors lip-sync to the drunk guest's words, adding a layer of humor to the already hilarious recollection. The actors reenact historical events such as the laying of the cornerstone for the White House and the Capitol building, and the chopping down of a cherry tree by a young George Washington.

As Mark's drunken story continues, he shares interesting tidbits on the construction of the White House, such as how it was originally built with only two floors and how it was burned down by the British during the War of 1812. He also shares the story of the Presidential Mansion, which was built for George Washington but was unfinished by the time he left office. It was ultimately torn down and replaced by the White House.

Throughout the episode, Derek brings in other guests to add to the humor and complexity of the historical narrative. Comedians such as Jen Kirkman and Derek Waters himself provide humorous asides and commentary on Mark's drunken ramblings.

As the episode comes to a close, Mark wraps up his drunken tale with a heartfelt and slurred tribute to the founding fathers and their vision for America's future. The episode ends with Derek's sober reflection on the importance of history and the unique and comedic lens through which Drunk History presents it.

Overall, Drunk History's season 1 episode 1 "Washington D.C." is a humorous and informative take on the founding of America's capital city. Mark Gagliardi's drunken stories, coupled with the comedic reenactments and commentary from other guests, make for an entertaining and enjoyable watch.