Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule Season 1 Episode 5 Fear
- TV14
- June 13, 2010
- 21 min
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8.5 (99)
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule is a quirky and absurd mockumentary-style comedy that follows the eccentric and clueless host, Dr. Steve Brule, as he explores various topics through a series of poorly executed interviews, sketches, and segments. In season 1 episode 5, titled Fear, Dr. Steve Brule delves into the world of fear and tries to understand what it is and how it affects people.
The episode begins with Dr. Steve Brule standing in front of a green screen, dressed in a bright orange suit and tie. He introduces the topic of fear and explains that it's a feeling that can be very scary and intense. He then proceeds to conduct a series of interviews with various people on the street, asking them what they are afraid of.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Steve Brule explores different aspects of fear, such as phobias, anxiety, and panic attacks. He visits a therapist who specializes in treating phobias and learns about exposure therapy, a treatment method that involves gradually exposing people to their fears in a controlled environment. Dr. Steve Brule decides to try it out for himself and faces his fear of heights by climbing a ladder to the top of a tall building.
In another segment, Dr. Steve Brule visits a haunted house and tries to scare himself by exploring the dark and creepy rooms. However, he quickly becomes overwhelmed and starts to panic, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings.
Dr. Steve Brule also explores the science behind fear, interviewing a neuroscientist who explains how fear is experienced in the brain and the evolutionary purpose it serves. He attempts to demonstrate this by scaring his cameraman with a rubber snake, but it doesn't quite go as planned.
As the episode continues, Dr. Steve Brule's own fears and anxieties become more apparent, such as his fear of being alone and his fear of failure. He even goes as far as to interview himself about his own fears, leading to an absurd and self-referential segment.
Overall, season 1 episode 5 of Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule offers a hilarious and unconventional take on the topic of fear, with Dr. Steve Brule's awkward and clueless style of interviewing providing plenty of laughs and absurdity.