Inside Amy Schumer

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  • TV-14
  • 2013
  • 5 Seasons
  • 6.1  (13,694)

Inside Amy Schumer is a comedy sketch show on the Comedy Central network that starred Amy Schumer. The show first premiered in 2013, and aired until 2017, with a comeback in 2022. Throughout the series, Amy Schumer takes on topics such as sex, relationships, and societal issues with wit and humor, all while embracing a feminist perspective.

The show has been praised for its ability to call attention to issues such as sexism, cultural appropriation, and the double-standards faced by women, while still managing to make audiences laugh. Inside Amy Schumer often pokes fun at traditional gender roles, and questions the way media portrays women. One recurring sketch is called "Last F***able Day," in which Schumer and her female celebrity friends ask themselves when they became too old to play the romantic lead in movies.

Alongside Schumer's talents is an ensemble cast of actors, including Bridget Everett, Greta Lee, and Mike Birbiglia. Many episodes include celebrity cameos, such as Paul Giamatti and Lena Dunham, to help lend some star power to the show.

The sketches are broken up by Schumer's stand-up sets, which are often woven into the episode's themes. The stand-up portions of the show allow Schumer to have a more direct connection with the audience, and provide a chance to both delve deeper into personal stories and give an insight into her comedic process.

Despite the show's humorous nature, Inside Amy Schumer also tackles more serious issues. One particularly memorable sketch from Season 2 is titled "(Girl You Don't Need) Makeup", in which Schumer parodies boy bands encouraging young girls to take off their makeup, and instead be confident in their natural beauty. While initially a humorous take on the societal messages girls receive, the sketch slowly turns serious as Schumer reveals the true ramifications of these messages.

The show has won multiple awards, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series in 2015, and a Peabody Award in 2016, with the Peabody committee lauding the series as "an equal-opportunity offender that, in its fourth season, became more willing to take on the serious and the sobering."

In 2016, during the show's fourth season, Schumer took a short break from production while she promoted her debut book, The Girls with the Lower Back Tattoos. During this time, her show continued to be produced under the title Inside Amy Schumer Presents, with Schumer introducing and providing commentary for pre-taped sketches that were created while she was away.

The show's fifth season aired in 2017, and took on timely topics such as aging, sexual harassment, and parodying popular TV shows. At the conclusion of the season, Schumer announced that the show would be taking a hiatus.

After a five-year break, the show made a comeback in 2022, with Schumer returning as both creator and star. The new episodes of Inside Amy Schumer still have the same biting humor and analysis of societal issues, focusing on topics such as cancel culture and the pandemic. Schumer delivers jokes with newfound emotional depth, highlighting how personal experiences and reactions were affected during 2020 and beyond.

In conclusion, Inside Amy Schumer is a comedy sketch show that tackles real-world issues with humor and wit. It has been praised for its ability to call attention to issues that are often overlooked, while still making audiences laugh. The show has won numerous awards and has become popular for its feminist perspective, with Schumer frequently using it as a platform to question traditional gender roles and question societal norms. If you're looking for a show that will make you laugh and think at the same time, Inside Amy Schumer is definitely worth checking out.

Inside Amy Schumer is a series that is currently running and has 5 seasons (46 episodes). The series first aired on April 30, 2013.

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Quiet Pills
5. Quiet Pills
November 9, 2022
Amy sneaks pills, discovers a horrible secret, and takes all the tests.
Awwww
4. Awwww
November 3, 2022
Amy yells at a parade, meets a new friend, and gets arrested.
Tanks
3. Tanks
October 26, 2022
Amy pledges allegiance, watches Uncut Gems, and explodes.
Fart Park
2. Fart Park
October 20, 2022
Amy witnesses a murder, goes on The Bachelor, and dies.
Gratitude
1. Gratitude
October 19, 2022
Amy visits Colorado, suffers from psoriasis, and gets struck by lightning.
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Where to Watch Inside Amy Schumer
Inside Amy Schumer is available for streaming on the Comedy Central website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Inside Amy Schumer on demand at Hulu, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Hoopla, Apple TV, CMT and Comedy Central.
  • Premiere Date
    April 30, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (13,694)
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