Ep 1. Food

Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule is a hilarious and absurd talk show parody featuring John C. Reilly as Dr. Steve Brule, a bumbling and clueless television host who is constantly making mistakes and mispronouncing words. In season 1 episode 1, titled "Food," Dr. Brule explores the world of food and attempts to educate his viewers on healthy eating habits.

The episode begins with Dr. Brule introducing himself and his show, which he describes as "a show about health, wellness, and not dying." He goes on to explain that the topic of the day is food, and that he has asked "experts" to join him in discussing the subject. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Dr. Brule has no idea what he's talking about, as he pronounces "food" as "fooo-ed" and struggles to pronounce many of the words he uses throughout the episode.

Dr. Brule's first guest is Chef Duffy, a professional chef who has prepared a series of healthy dishes for the host to try. Dr. Brule struggles to describe the taste of the food, often making bizarre and nonsensical observations. For example, he describes a lentil soup as tasting like "the field where it grew," and a broccoli salad as tasting like "a forest of trees." Chef Duffy tries to correct Dr. Brule's misbehavior but fails as Dr. Brule continues to blunder until the show takes a break and the scene cuts away.

In the second segment of the show, Dr. Brule visits a farmer's market and attempts to learn about the various types of produce on display. He tries to use his newfound knowledge to impress a group of shoppers but ends up misusing the terminology and making a fool of himself. Dr. Brule is also shown picking fruit and is seen throwing it in every direction with words like, "mashing up the strawberry's face."

The final segment of the episode sees Dr. Brule visit a fast-food restaurant. He speaks with several customers who are ordering burgers and fries, and asks them if they are concerned about the nutritional value of their food. The customers brush him off and continue to order their meals. Dr. Brule then orders a burger and fries for himself, but is unable to eat it due to his disgust when finding out where and how the food was prepared.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Brule's interviews are interspersed with segments on healthy eating habits, including tips on how to read food labels and why it's important to eat fruits and vegetables. However, these segments are often overshadowed by Dr. Brule's odd behavior, mispronunciation of words, and overall bizzare characterization.

In conclusion, Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule season 1 episode 1, "Food," is a hilarious and absurd take on the talk show format. John C. Reilly's performance as Dr. Brule is bizarre and over-the-top, making for a entertaining, yet educational, viewing experience. While the show may not be for everyone, those who enjoy oddball humor and quirky characters are sure to find it hysterical.